Washington Visitors, and the Prize Gourd box

Evie and Dick came from Lake Stevens to spread a little cheer. We always enjoy family visits, and appreciate the good feelings that exist in our family. What a blessing! Evie, the true gourder, brought us a gift of a gourd box (I know, it's round, but that's what it's called), that she had chip-carved. It's quite a masterful work of art. Her friend made the bead that sits atop the lid as a handle. Be sure to enlarge these pictures so that you can see the workmanship on this. She also gave me a gourd nightlight, but I'll save the showing until another post.

Art Gourds are in Today

These are more of the gourd creations that Ron's sister, Evie, has done. The possibilities are endless. I tried to grow the little (miniature) gourds that are in the basket on the gourd maiden's head, but, while the plants were very pretty, nothing pollinated, so I must have done something wrong. Nevertheless, these two pieces are so well done, and demonstrate how creative one can be when working with natural items.

More Decorated Gourds

The art of pyrography really enhances gourds! These are two more of Evie's beautiful work.

When is a Gourd Not a Circubit? When it's art!

Ron's youngest sister, Evie, has been interested in making gourds into art pieces for years. She has even got me to make a few - and have more to do. This is a picture of one of her latest pieces. Looks pretty awesome to me!