AUCTION OFFERINGS 2008
Gloria Small
Trinity, NC 27370
Miniature African Style Gourd Mask
Email: gourdsbygloria@mac.com
This African style mask measures about 12 inches in height.
Donated by: Rob Ghio
Creek Bank Art
1606 Doris Drive
Columbia, MO 65202
Email: baghio47@socket.net
This is a large gourd, 17" in diameter and 22" tall with two stained glass window inlays and a stained glass crown on the top. The stained glass windows are 8" in diameter and the crown is 3" tall. There is a light in the bottom as well as a small light in the top to light the crown. There is burning around the two windows.
Joy Jackson
Winchester, Ohio
An acrylic-painted farm scene with baby pigs escaping their pen, this gourd is 13" tall and 10" in diameter. This is a typical occurrence in Southern Ohio!
Harriett Schneider
Gourds and turtle shells by harriet
Email: tvharriet @charter.net
Loudon, TN
This "Hot Air Balloon" made from a gourd is ready to adorn your wall! It is approximately 12" tall from bottom of basket to top of balloon.
Bill & Molly Meharg
Smithville, TN
Hand Felted Tote
Email: Grahemck@dtccom.net
This hand felted bag is a great size for carrying gourd supplies or anything else! It is canvas and measures 12" x 13".
Gloria Small
Trinity, NC 27370
Corn Bead Shekerie
Email: gourdsbygloria@mac.com
This beautiful shekerie is made with all natural corn beads on a Welburn gourd.
Bill & Molly Meharg
Smithville, TN
Santa Long-Legs
Email: Grahemck@dtccom.net
This darling Santa is 14 inches high and is made from a miny gourd. He is looking forward to joining another person's collection!
You may not want to leave once you've set foot in Cajun Country where you'll find that our distinct brand of fun just grabs hold of you . With our renowned Cajun and Zydeco music, distinctive cuisine, unique cultural attractions and festivals, there is no need to go any place else.
Ten minutes north and south of Sunset are the cities of Opelousas and Lafayette which are the mecca for great Cajun cuisine, toe-tapping Cajun and Zydeco music and cultural attractions. There are 4 world-class art museums, a Fine Crafts Gallery(home of the Louisiana Crafts Guild), a professional symphony orchestra and numerous art galleries, art-related events and performances. The area can offer everything from local culture to cultured experiences. From the dizzying spin of a Cajun two step to the graceful swirl of the prima ballerina...from funky chicken dance halls to the violin concerts in all their symphonic glory. From spicy boiled crawfish to the finest Creole dining-we have the best of both worlds.
Two free nights at
La Caboose Bed & Breakfast
in the heart of Acadiana and if you choose to extend your stay you will be offered a discount.
Four distinctive bed and breakfasts
Over $200 value!
1904 Depot
(Handicapped Accessible)
1920 Caboose
1930 Ticket Office (lt) &
1800 Mail/Passenger Car (rt)
La Caboose Jelly Kitchen,
Gift Shop, & separate Workshop (for gourding!)
Local scenery
Submitted by Denise Henderson
Etowah, NC
Email: hendjd@bellsouth.net
"SEEDS FOR TOMORROW" is a personal journal for recording creative ideas & insights.
The gourd covers are pyroengraved, tinted, and sealed.
The front cover has a mica encased niche containing gourd seeds & tendrils.
The spine is leather and has multicolored beading.
The interior signatures are printed with inspiring quotes.
Dimensions: 4 1/2" W, 3 1/2" H, 2" D.
