Monday, June 16, 2008

Lazy Slump Inspiration

I went in my hobby room today to find something to work on to get me out of this lazy slump. I have quite a few gourds lying around waiting to be cleaned and crafted. They have been in the room for about three years ! I just can't get started! I took a few pictures of my past projects to post--trying to inspire myself. I don't think it's working....


The first and only gourd mask that I've made.

The left one is weaved with leather strips. On the others I used pine needles on the rims.
This was the first gourd I made. I drew the lizard freehand, then outlined it with a wood burning tool, then dyed it with various leather dyes.

Another freehand drawing of a famous western painting. I made this for my husband's den.

This is one I did at a class I took at the International Gourd Festival at Temecula, California a few years ago. We used tracing paper to outline the drawing, and then wood burned the design.

These are my favorites. They are called Spirit Dolls, and each one has its own personality which comes out as I assemble the gourds.









5 comments:

Claude said...

These are great! I have a large gourd here, and a big book all about how to make your own musical instruments from gourds... I was going to make my own ukulele... I forget why, as I have 5 real ukes already...

Julie said...

You are so talented with this art! I love your spirit dolls, and I have to say the gourds with the pine needles are so nice. I have trillions of pine needles and wish I knew how to use them to weave a basket! They don't have such awesome classes down here in Florida! Seriously...I need to move west. Thanks for showing us your creations...I hope your inspiration levels rise, and maybe we can see more of your work!

Suzanne said...

Oh my gosh!!! These are so beautiful. I mean really, really amazing! I've been sitting here for the last few minutes trying to think of ways to help motivate you! I think my favorites are the pine needled rims ones, but they are all wonderful. You leave such nice comments about my totes. I might be able to sew a straight seam, but, honey, you have talent!!!

Claude said...

I can't think of a darn thing to inspire you... short of absolute bribery...

If you start makeing gourd crafts... I'll send you a Bob...

how's that?

Pudgeduck said...

Julie- Maybe you should move here-It's 112 today and yesterday!!!!!

Suzanne- Thanks!

Claude--Deal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!