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		<title>Huge Sale on Gourds!</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[There is still time to get your exhibitor application in for the festival, but you must act now before spaces are gone!

(pictured right, gourd art by The Browning House, Exhibiting at the upcoming 2010 Gourd Art Festival)

“This Festival blew me away! As an exhibitor, I was thrilled at the enthusiasm of the attendees and their desire and ability to find and buy high quality gourd art and gourd products. I couldn’t have been happier with my sales and new contacts. I am definitely looking forward to next year.” -Dave Abernethy

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; color: #990000; font-size: large;">Huge Sale On Gourds!</span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; color: #000000; font-size: large;"> Get <span style="color: #990000;">Over 35%Off </span></span></strong><strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; color: #000000; font-size: large;">Selected Boxes While Supplies Last!</span></strong></div>
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<div><strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; color: #000000; font-size: large;"> </span></strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">The gourd boxes <strong>must be cleared out</strong> to make room for the <a href="http://www.gourdfestival.com/index.shtml">Gourd Art Festival</a> activities, so we&#8217;re having a <span style="color: #990000;"><strong>huge online sale event!</strong></span> Act now and you&#8217;ll get over 35% Off on the following boxes:</span></div>
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<div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">Box of 6 medium gourds, <a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/box-bottlegourdsmediumsizes.aspx">Bottle Shapes</a>, 7&#8243; -8&#8243; in diameter, <strong>Regularly $86.68, <span style="color: #990000;">Just $54.72!*</span></strong></span></div>
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<div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">Box of 6 medium gourds, <a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/box-roundbodygourds-mediumsizes.aspx">Round Body</a>, 7&#8243; -8&#8243; in diameter, <strong>Regularly $86.68, <span style="color: #990000;">Just $54.72!</span></strong></span><strong><span style="color: #990000;">*</span></strong></div>
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<div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">Box of 6 medium gourds, <a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/box-mixshape-mediumsizes.aspx">Mixed Shapes</a>, 7&#8243; -8&#8243; in diameter, <strong>Regularly $86.68, <span style="color: #990000;">Just $54.72!*</span></strong></span></div>
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<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">Be sure to use <strong>coupon code 3VM</strong> during checkout. To order, click on the images above or call our office toll free at 877-420-2613.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><em><span id="more-161"></span>*Not valid with any other offers. Good only while supplies last.</em></span></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; color: #990000; font-size: medium;">Come to the FREE Gourd Workshop Tomorrow, Saturday, May 8th!</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; color: #990000; font-size: medium;"><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/workshop_fun.jpg" border="0" alt="" hspace="7" width="85" height="128" align="right" /></span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">Join <strong>Dianne Connelly</strong> tomorrow, Saturday May 8th, 2010 at the Welburn Gourd Farm for the FREE Gourd Workshop, 11:00 am &#8211; 2:00 p.m. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">This is your last chance to come to the workshop until July because June is Gourd Festival month and no workshop is offered. <strong>Register online now &#8212; <a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/workshops--free.aspx">click here!</a></strong></span></p>
<p><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/cls_pr_petport2.jpg" border="0" alt="" hspace="7" width="175" height="219" align="left" /><strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; color: #990000; font-size: medium;">Gourd Art Class Next Saturday!</span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">Join Pamala Redhawk for the &#8220;Pet Portrait&#8221; class <strong>next Saturday, May 15th, 2010 at the Welburn Gourd Farm. </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">This is a full-day class and you will learn <strong>all kinds of gourd art techniques</strong> that you can carry over to create all kinds of gourd art, including how to woodburn and paint realistic animal fur, how to make eyes that are lifelike, tricks for shading, <strong>and more! </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><strong>Spaces for this class are almost gone so register now &#8211; <a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/personalizedanimalportrait.aspx">click here!</a></strong></span></p>
<hr /><strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; color: #990000; font-size: medium;">Enter Your Gourd Art In the GourdMaster™ People&#8217;s Choice Competition!</span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/art_sue_brogden3.jpg" border="0" alt="" hspace="3" width="250" height="220" align="right" />The <a href="http://www.gourdfestival.com/competition.shtml">The GourdMaster™ People&#8217;s Choice Competition</a> at the <a href="http://www.gourdfestival.com/">14th Annual Gourd Art Festival</a> is open to artists of all levels and is a fun and exciting part of the event for all because the festival attendees are the ones who vote on the artwork!</span></p>
<p><em>(pictured right, gourd art by Sue Brogden)</em></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">If you love creating gourd art this is your chance to win cash prizes and gain huge exposure for your artwork, and now its easier than ever to enter because the divisions have been expanded!</span> <span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">For competition rules and instructions, <a href="http://www.gourdfestival.com/competition.shtml">click here!</a></span></p>
<hr /><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; color: #990000; font-size: medium;"><strong>Come to the Gourd Art Festival!</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/festifal_crowd1.jpg" border="0" alt="" hspace="7" vspace="7" width="250" height="151" align="left" />Join us for the the <a href="http://www.gourdfestival.com/">14th Annual Gourd Art Festival</a> at the Welburn Gourd Farm, Saturday and Sunday, June 26th and 27th, 2010!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">&#8220;Fantastic! I love to attend every year&#8230;I travel about 200 miles one way to attend and would not miss it!&#8221; -Sandra Heinig, California City, CA</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><strong><span style="color: #990000;">Get your tickets now and save!</span></strong> Tickets are $11 at the gate, but you get them for<strong> <span style="color: #990000;">just $8 </span>when you buy them in advance!</strong> PLUS you&#8217;ll receive a <strong><span style="color: #990000;">FREE</span> parking pass</strong> (general parking) when you purchase 3 or more tickets in advance, while supplies last! </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><strong>Only a <span style="color: #990000;">limited number of FREE passes</span> are still available</strong>, so get your tickets now before the parking passes are all gone &#8211; <a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/festival.aspx"><strong>click here!</strong></a></span></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; color: #990000; font-size: medium;">There&#8217;s Still Time to Get Your Exhibitor Application In!</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/art_Browning6.jpg" border="0" alt="" hspace="7" vspace="7" width="250" height="196" align="right" /></span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">There is still time to get your exhibitor application in for the festival, but you must act now before spaces are gone!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">(pictured right, gourd art by The Browning House, Exhibiting at the upcoming 2010 Gourd Art Festival)</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">“This Festival blew me away! As an exhibitor, I was thrilled at the enthusiasm of the attendees and their desire and ability to find and buy high quality gourd art and gourd products. I couldn’t have been happier with my sales and new contacts. I am definitely looking forward to next year.” -Dave Abernethy</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><strong>To request your application online now, <a href="http://www.gourdfestival.com/exhibitor_2010.shtml">click here. </a></strong></span></p>
<hr /><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; color: #990000; font-size: medium;"><strong>Register Now for May and June Gourd Art Classes!</strong></span></p>
<p><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/classes.aspx"><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/cls_kd_teepee.jpg" border="0" alt="" hspace="4" width="200" height="222" align="left" /></a><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">Join artist and instructor, <strong>Kristy Dial</strong>, and create this incredible gourd featuring a Native American scene of tee pee homes!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">Spaces are almost gone so register online now &#8211; <a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/classes.aspx">click here!</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">This is one of many exciting classes being taught by Kristy and other instructors the three days preceding the <a href="http://www.GourdFestival.com">Gourd Art Festival</a>.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">To see the full line up of classes for both May and June, including photos, descriptions, dates and times, and to register for classes, <a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/classes.aspx">click here!</a></span></p>
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		<description><![CDATA[The 14th Annual Gourd Art Festival at the Welburn Gourd Farm is happening June 26th &#038; 27th, 2010, and NOW is the time to get your tickets!

Tickets are $11 at the gate, but you get them for just $8 when you buy them in advance! 
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; color: #990000; font-size: large;">Sale Ends Tomorrow</span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; color: #000000; font-size: large;">, April 30th! Last Chance to Get <span style="color: #990000;">Over 30%</span> <span style="color: #990000;">Off</span> the Top-Selling Box </span><strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; color: #000000; font-size: large;">of Large,Round Body Gourds!</span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><strong><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/box-roundbodygourds-largesizes.aspx"><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/art_cd_horse.jpg" border="0" alt="" hspace="3" width="150" height="140" align="right" /></a>Round Body gourds are</strong> one of our <span style="color: #990000;"><strong>best sellers</strong></span> because they are so versatile and can accommodate many different needs when creating gourd art, and <strong><span style="color: #990000;">you can still save 30% when you order now!</span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">(pictured right, gourd art by Carrie Dearing created using a round body gourd)</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><span id="more-159"></span>Round Body gourds are ideal for projects that need some height, where a gourd with slanted sides or a short body would not suffice. Here are some examples of gourd art created using Round Body gourds:</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/box-roundbodygourds-largesizes.aspx"><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/round_body1.jpg" border="0" alt="Rachel and the Gourd" hspace="7" width="150" height="157" align="left" /></a></span></span></strong></span></span></strong></span><span style="color: #990000; font-size: small;">Special Offer:</span></span> </strong>Box of 4 Large, Round Body Gourds, 9&#8243;- 10&#8243; in diameter, <strong>regularly $70.02,<span style="color: #990000;"> just $52.85</span>!</strong> But wait, you can save even more! Just <strong>enter coupon code EDSP10</strong> during checkout and you&#8217;ll receive <strong>an additional 10% Off</strong> .</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">(pictured left, Welburn granddaughter, Rachel Cunningham, holds a large size, Round Body gourd)</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">That&#8217;s a<span style="color: #990000;"><strong> total discount of over 30%! </strong></span>Instead of paying $70.02 <strong>you get <a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/box-roundbodygourds-largesizes.aspx"><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/gourds_roundbody.jpg" border="0" alt="gourds by the box" hspace="6" vspace="5" width="200" height="161" align="right" /></a>these large, beautiful gourds for <span style="color: #990000;">just $47.57!</span></strong>* Plus, these gourds arrive cleaned and craft-ready so you can get right to the fun of creating your gourd art! </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><strong>This offer is valid for <span style="color: #990000;">one week only</span> </strong>(ends April 30th)<strong> so order now &#8212; <a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/box-roundbodygourds-largesizes.aspx">click here!</a></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><em>*Not valid with any other offers. Good only while supplies last.</em></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><strong><span style="color: #990000; font-size: medium;">Get Your Gourd Art Festival Tickets NOW and Save</span></strong>!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/festival.aspx"><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/art_kd_festpromo.jpg" border="0" alt="gourd art by 2010 Exhibiting Artist, Kristy Dial" hspace="7" width="200" height="238" align="left" /></a>The 14th Annual Gourd Art Festival at the Welburn Gourd Farm is happening <strong>June 26th &amp; 27th, 2010</strong>, and <strong><span style="color: #990000;">NOW is the time to get your tickets!</span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">Tickets are $11 at the gate, but you get them for<strong> just $8 when you buy them in advance!</strong> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">PLUS you&#8217;ll receive a <strong>FREE parking pass</strong> (general parking) when you purchase 3 or more tickets in advance, while supplies last! </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><strong>Only a <span style="color: #990000;">limited number of FREE passes</span> are available</strong>, so get your tickets now before the parking passes are gone &#8211; <a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/festival.aspx"><strong>click here!</strong></a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">(pictured above, gourd art by 2010 Exhibiting Artist, Kristy Dial)</span></p>
<hr /><strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; color: #990000; font-size: medium;">Enter Your Gourd Art In the GourdMaster™ People&#8217;s Choice Competition!</span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/gloria_crane2_ADV3rd.jpg" border="0" alt="Gourd Art by Gloria Crane" hspace="6" width="175" height="183" align="right" />The <a href="http://www.gourdfestival.com/competition.shtml">The GourdMaster™ People&#8217;s Choice Competition</a> at the <a href="http://www.gourdfestival.com/">14th Annual Gourd Art Festival</a> is open to artists of all levels and is a fun and exciting part of the event for all because the festival attendees are the ones who vote on the artwork!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">If you love creating gourd art this is your chance to win cash prizes and gain huge exposure for your artwork, and now its easier than ever to enter because the divisions have been expanded!</span> <span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">For competition rules and instructions, <a href="http://www.gourdfestival.com/competition.shtml">click here!</a></span></p>
<hr /><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; color: #990000; font-size: medium;"><strong>Be an Exhibitor at the Upcoming Gourd Art Festival!</strong></span></p>
<p><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/cls_cd_indian_maiden.jpg" border="0" alt="&quot;Indian Corn Maiden&quot; by 2010 Exhibiting Artist, Carrie Dearing" hspace="7" width="175" height="286" align="left" /><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">The <a href="http://www.gourdfestival.com/">14th Annual Gourd Art Festival</a> at the Welburn Gourd Farm is coming June 26th and 27th, 2010, and YOU could be an exhibitor at the event!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">“This Festival blew me away! As an exhibitor, I was thrilled at the enthusiasm of the attendees and their desire and ability to find and buy high quality gourd art and gourd products. I couldn’t have been happier with my sales and new contacts. I am definitely looking forward to next year.” -Dave Abernethy</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">(pictured left, &#8220;Indian Corn Maiden&#8221; by 2010 Exhibiting Artist, Carrie Dearing)</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">To request your application online now, <a href="http://www.gourdfestival.com/exhibitor_2010.shtml">click here. </a></span></p>
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<p>Register Now for May and June Gourd Art Classes!</p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/classes.aspx"><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/cls_dc_filigree1.jpg" border="0" alt="Art by Dianne Connelly " hspace="7" width="250" height="247" align="right" /></a></span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">The &#8220;One Step Filigree&#8221; class with Dianne Connelly sold out so quickly, a second class has now been added!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">Join Dianne for this fun and exciting class, Friday June 25, 2010 at the Welburn Gourd Farm. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">Spaces are expected to again sell out, so act now to reserve your spot! </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">For a current list of classes being offered and to register for these or many other exciting classes, <a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/classes.aspx"><strong>click here!</strong></a></span></p>
<hr /><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">Gourdially Yours,<br />
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40635 De Luz Rd.<br />
Fallbrook, CA 92028<br />
Toll-Free: 1-877-420-2613<br />
International Callers: 1-760-728-4271</span></p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Did you know Welburn Gourd Farm grows its gourds organically? That's right! Earth Day is today, April 22nd, and not only can you help support the Earth by purchasing from farms that grow organically, now through April 30th, 2010 when you buy the Box of Large, Round Body gourds you'll also save over 30% on the box!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; color: #000000; font-size: large;">Celebrate Earth Day With a </span></strong><strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; color: #000000; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #990000;">Discount</span> <span style="color: #990000;">of Over 30%</span> On the Box of Large, Round Body Gourds &#8211; <span style="color: #990000;">Organically Grown as Always!</span></span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/round_body1.jpg" border="0" alt="Rachel and the Gourd" hspace="7" width="150" height="157" align="left" />Did you know Welburn Gourd Farm grows its gourds organically? That&#8217;s right! Earth Day is today, April 22nd, and not only can you help support the Earth by purchasing from farms that grow organically, now through April 30th, 2010 when you buy the Box of Large, Round Body gourds you&#8217;ll also <span style="color: #990000;"><strong>save over 30% on the box!</strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">(pictured left, Welburn granddaughter, Rachel Cunningham, holds a large size, Round Body gourd)</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">Round Body gourds are ideal for projects that need some height, where a gourd with slanted sides or a short body would not suffice. Here are some examples of gourd art created using Round Body gourds:</span></p>
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<div><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/art_gc_dfpot.jpg" border="0" alt="Gourd art by Gloria Crane" width="168" height="150" /></div>
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<div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">Gourd art by Robert Bennett</span></div>
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<div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">Gourd art by Gloria Crane</span></div>
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<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span id="more-156"></span>Round Body gourds are</strong> one of our <span style="color: #990000;"><strong>best sellers</strong></span> because they are so versatile and can accommodate many different needs when creating gourd art.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: medium;"><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/box-roundbodygourds-largesizes.aspx"><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/roundbody_4.jpg" border="0" alt="Round Body Gourds" width="98" height="102" align="right" /></a><span style="color: #990000;">Special Offer:</span></span> </strong><span style="font-size: small;">Box of 4 Large, Round Body Gourds, 9&#8243;- 10&#8243; in diameter, <strong>regularly $70.02, just $52.85!</strong> But wait, you can save even more! Just <strong>enter coupon code EDSP10</strong> during checkout and you&#8217;ll receive <strong>an additional 10% Off</strong> .</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">That&#8217;s a<span style="color: #990000;"><strong> total discount of over 30%! </strong></span>Instead of paying $70.02 <strong>you get these large, beautiful gourds for <span style="color: #990000;">just $47.57!</span></strong>* Plus, these gourds arrive cleaned and craft-ready so you can get right to the fun of creating your gourd art! </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><strong>This offer is valid for <span style="color: #990000;">one week only</span> </strong>(ends April 30th)<strong> so order now &#8212; <a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/box-roundbodygourds-largesizes.aspx">click here!</a></strong></span><span style="font-size: small;"><strong> </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><strong><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/box-roundbodygourds-largesizes.aspx"><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/gourds_roundbody.jpg" border="0" alt="gourds by the box" hspace="6" vspace="5" width="200" height="161" /></a></strong></span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><em>*Not valid with any other offers. Good only while supplies last.</em></span></p>
<hr /><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">Be sure to see these incredible DVDs on how to create your own amazing gourd art!</span></p>
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<div><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/dvd-woodburningongourdswithcarriedearing.aspx"><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/DVD_case_woodburning.jpg" border="0" alt="Woodburning on Gourds" width="128" height="177" /></a></div>
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<div><strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/corn-bowl-dvd.aspx"><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/DVD_cover2_cornbowl.jpg" border="0" alt="Indian Corn Bowl DVD" hspace="5" width="125" height="177" /></a></span></strong></div>
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<hr /><strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; color: #990000; font-size: medium;">NEW Divisions for this Year&#8217;s GourdMaster™ People&#8217;s Choice Competition!</span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">The <a href="http://www.gourdfestival.com/competition.shtml">The GourdMaster™ People&#8217;s Choice Competition</a> at the <a href="http://www.gourdfestival.com/">14th Annual Gourd Art Festival</a> is open to artists of all levels and is a fun and exciting part of the event for all because the festival attendees are the ones who vote on the artwork!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">If you love creating gourd art this is your chance to win cash prizes and gain huge exposure for your artwork, and now its easier than ever to enter because the divisions have been expanded!</span></p>
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<div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><strong>Master&#8217;s division</strong>: Artist must have won either Best of Show or placed 1st, 2nd, or 3rd in a Master’s division (or top division) of any other gourd competition.</span></div>
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<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">For competition rules and instructions, please visit the Gourd Festival web site &#8212; <a href="http://www.gourdfestival.com/competition.shtml">click here!</a></span></td>
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<div><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/GMcomp_Christine_Chan2.jpg" border="0" alt="Gourd art by Christine Chan" width="200" height="236" /></div>
<div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: x-small;">Gourd art by Christine Chan,</span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: x-small;">first place winner in the 2009 People&#8217;s Choice<br />
Gourd Art Competition.</span></div>
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<hr /><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; color: #990000; font-size: medium;"><strong>Be an Exhibitor at the Upcoming Gourd Art Festival!</strong></span></p>
<p><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/calendar_bill_colligen2.jpg" border="0" alt="gourd art by Bill Colligen" hspace="4" width="202" height="220" align="left" /><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">The <a href="http://www.gourdfestival.com/">14th Annual Gourd Art Festival</a> at the Welburn Gourd Farm is coming June 26th and 27th, 2010, and YOU could be an exhibitor at the event!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">“This festival is my favorite venue. I have exhibited at the Welburn festival for 8 years and it has consistently been one of my best…” –Bill Colligen, Mixed Media Gourd Sculptures </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">(pictured left, gourd art by Bill Colligen)</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">To request your application online now, <a href="http://www.gourdfestival.com/exhibitor_2010.shtml">click here. </a></span></p>
<hr /><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; color: #990000; font-size: medium;"><strong>Last Chance to Learn With Carrie Dearing!</strong></span></p>
<p><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/classes.aspx"><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/cls_cd_Bearfetish2.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="250" height="229" align="right" /></a><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">Carrie Dearing is moving to Tennessee with her family in July, so this may be your last chance to take classes from her at the Welburn Gourd Farm!</span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">Join Carrie this Saturday, April 24th, 2010, for her &#8220;Bear Fetish&#8221; class, featuring an incredible, carved &#8220;basket weave&#8221; look at the base and woodburned bear fetish images inlayed with stones on the upper portion of the gourd.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">Only a few spaces left so register now!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">To register for this class and others, <a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/classes.aspx"><strong>click here!</strong></a></span></p>
<hr /><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">Gourdially Yours,<br />
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40635 De Luz Rd.<br />
Fallbrook, CA 92028<br />
Toll-Free: 1-877-420-2613<br />
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		<description><![CDATA[Your FREE Gift includes the new DVD, "How to Use GourdMaster™ Products," comprised of all the video tutorial clips featured on our web site (and more!), plus you'll also get a beautiful assortment of 22 cleaned and craft-ready Jewelry gourds!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; color: #000000; font-size: large;"><strong>The <span style="color: #990000;">NEW Gourd Crop</span> is Here &#8212; Get Fantastic Gourds of Every Shape and Size!</strong></span></p>
<div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: medium;">Come to the Farm for the Best Selection, Or Order Online (or by phone) and Receive a <span style="color: #990000;">FREE Gift</span> Valued at <span style="color: #990000;">$75.51!</span></span></strong></div>
<p><strong><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/gourd_grp_mix.jpg" border="0" alt="" hspace="7" vspace="3" width="175" height="224" align="left" /><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">March and April is harvest time</span></strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"> at the Welburn Gourd Farm, so now is your chance to get the absolute best gourds of the year!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">Come to the farm in Fallbrook, CA for the best prices and selection! Remember, this Saturday is <a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/workshops--free.aspx">FREE Workshop day</a> at the farm.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">If you&#8217;re not able to make it to the farm, you can always order fabulous gourds by phone or on our web site with our <a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/gourdsbythebox.aspx">Gourds-by-the-Box selections</a>, and if you act now you&#8217;ll receive a <span style="color: #000000;"><strong><span style="color: #990000;">FREE Gift valued at $75.51</span> with any order of $100 or more.</strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">Your FREE Gift includes the <strong><span style="color: #990000;">new DVD</span></strong>, &#8220;How to Use GourdMaster™ Products,&#8221; comprised of all the video tutorial clips featured on our web site (and more!), <strong>plus you&#8217;ll also get a beautiful assortment of <span style="color: #990000;">22 cleaned and craft-ready</span> Jewelry gourds!</strong> </span></p>
<p><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/freegiftwithpurchase-1.aspx"><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/freegift_jewlDVD.jpg" border="0" alt="" hspace="7" width="255" height="233" align="left" /></a></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">Visit our web site now (or call us toll-free at 1-877-420-2613) and <strong>place an order of $100 or more to receive your gift*! <span style="color: #990000;">A $75.51 value!</span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><em>*FREE gift available only while supplies last. $100 minimum excludes gourd classes.</em></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">To claim your FREE Gift, <a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/freegiftwithpurchase-1.aspx">start by first adding the free gift to your shopping cart</a>. Then at checkout simply enter coupon code 2VM at checkout with your order of $100 or more. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><strong>Only a limited number of gifts are available so act now &#8212; <a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/freegiftwithpurchase-1.aspx">click here!</a></strong></span></p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/workshops--free.aspx"><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/class_dc_crushed_glass.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="160" align="right" /></a><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; color: #990000; font-size: medium;">FREE Gourd Workshop this Saturday Mar. 13th, 2010!</span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">Come to the Welburn Gourd Farm in Fallbrook, CA this Saturday, March 13th, 2010 for the <strong>FREE Gourd Workshop</strong>, 11:00 am &#8211; 1:00 pm! Register now &#8212; <a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/workshops--free.aspx">click here!</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">The workshop is led by <strong>Dianne Connelly</strong>, who is known for her popular and FUN (even outrageous!) gourd art classes like the &#8220;crushed glass&#8221; class shown at right.</span></p>
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<p><strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; color: #990000; font-size: medium;">Let Us Know How You Like These DVD Programs!</span></strong></p>
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<div><strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/corn-bowl-dvd.aspx"><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/DVD_cover2_cornbowl.jpg" border="0" alt="" hspace="5" width="125" height="177" /></a></span></strong></div>
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">Have you purchased any of the above DVDs?</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">Please <a href="mailto:info@welburngourdfarm.com?subject=DVDfeedback">email us</a> and tell us what you thought of them!</span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"> </span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"> </span></div>
<hr /><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; color: #990000; font-size: medium;"><strong>Still a Few FREE Grab Bags Left When You Shop at the Farm!</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">Simply purchase $50 or more in gourds at the farm and you&#8217;ll receive a <strong>FREE Grab Bag of gourds, <span style="color: #990000;">a $75.00 value</span></strong> while supplies last!</span></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; color: #990000; font-size: medium;">Get a FREE Grab Bag worth $75.00!</span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><strong><img class="alignleft" src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/grab_bag2010.jpg" border="0" alt="" hspace="7" width="125" height="194" align="left" /></strong>Each Grab Bag contains <strong>4-6 gourds averaging 11&#8243;- 14&#8243; in diameter</strong>, plus <strong>25 tiny &#8220;jewelry&#8221; gourds</strong>. <em>(Please note, these gourds are from last year&#8217;s crop and may have some cracks or shell damage.)</em></span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">You&#8217;ll love all the fun things you can do with these &#8220;Giant gourds and Baby gourds,&#8221; and, of course, <strong>nothing is better than getting them for FREE!</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><strong>FREE Grab Bags</strong> will be given on a first-come first-served basis. Limit one per customer. The Farm is located at 40635 De Luz Rd., Fallbrook, CA, 92028. For directions, <a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/mapanddirections.aspx">click here!</a></span></p>
<hr /><strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; color: #990000; font-size: medium;">NEW Divisions for this Year&#8217;s GourdMaster™ People&#8217;s Choice Competition!</span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">The <a href="http://www.gourdfestival.com/competition.shtml">The GourdMaster™ People&#8217;s Choice Competition</a> at the <a href="http://www.gourdfestival.com/">14th Annual Gourd Art Festival</a> is open to artists of all levels and is a fun and exciting part of the event for all because the festival attendees are the ones who vote on the artwork!</span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">If you love creating gourd art this is your chance to win cash prizes and gain huge exposure for your artwork, and now its easier than ever to enter because the divisions have been expanded!</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">For competition rules and instructions, please visit the Gourd Festival web site &#8212; <a href="http://www.gourdfestival.com/competition.shtml">click here!</a></span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: x-small;">Gourd art by Pat Schallbrack, won 1st prize in the GM People&#8217;s Choice Intermediate division</span></p>
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<td width="80%" valign="top"><strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; color: #990000; font-size: medium;">Get Your Artwork on the Cover of this Year&#8217;s Festival Brochure!</span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; color: #990000; font-size: medium;"> </span></strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">You could have your gourd art featured on the cover of the festival brochure for the <a href="http://www.gourdfestival.com/">14th Annual Gourd Art Festival</a> at the Welburn Gourd Farm! Each year, we distribute <strong>thousands </strong>of brochures around the country and your gourd art could be the piece selected for this year&#8217;s cover!</span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">Pictured right, last year&#8217;s festival brochure with gourd art by <strong>Kristy Dial</strong> on the cover.</span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">Simply submit your exhibitor application by next <strong>Friday, March 19th, 2010</strong> for your chance to be selected!</span> <span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><em>(You must be accepted as an exhibitor in the show in order to have your artwork on the brochure cover.) </em></span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">Download the <strong>Exhibitor Application</strong> now &#8212; <a href="http://www.gourdfestival.com/exhibitor_2010.shtml">click here!</a> Be sure to submit high quality, professional-quality photos if you want your art to be placed in consideration for the cover.</span></p>
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<hr /><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; color: #990000; font-size: medium;"><strong>Second &#8220;Filigree&#8221; Gourd Art Class Just Added!</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif;"><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/classes.aspx"><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/cls_dc_filigree1.jpg" border="0" alt="" hspace="7" width="250" height="247" align="left" /></a></span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">The &#8220;One Step Filigree&#8221; class with Dianne Connelly sold out so quickly, a second class has now been added!</span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">Join Dianne for this fun and exciting class, Friday June 25, 2010 at the Welburn Gourd Farm. Spaces are expected to again sell out, so act now to reserve your spot! </span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/mountainlion.aspx"><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/cls_cd_mntlion.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="175" height="294" align="right" /></a>Also, this may be the <strong>last time </strong>Carrie Dearing offers her &#8220;Mountain Lion&#8221; class so be sure to sign up!</span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">The class takes place <span style="color: #990000;"><strong>next weekend</strong></span>, Saturday March 20</span>.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">The gourd is completely cut out around the mountain lion image, giving it an <strong>awesome 3D effect </strong>and making it look like the lion is literally coming out of the gourd. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">For a current list of classes being offered and to register for these or many other exciting classes, <a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/classes.aspx"><strong>click here!</strong></a></span></p>
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<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">Gourdially Yours,<br />
</span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/">The Welburn Gourd Farm</a><br />
40635 De Luz Rd.<br />
Fallbrook, CA 92028<br />
Toll-Free: 1-877-420-2613<br />
International Callers: 1-760-728-4271</span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">To see video tutorials online now, please visit our new video tutorials section. <a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/videotutorials.aspx">Click Here</a></span></div>
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		<description><![CDATA[See the 2 New Colors! Watch the Video Clip Now!  Video clip includes a sneak peak at the upcoming DVD, &#8220;Making a Butterfly Votive and a Butterfly Oil Lamp,&#8221; with Gloria Crane &#8212; click here! FREE Workshop this Saturday Join us at the Welburn Gourd Farm in Fallbrook, CA for the FREE Gourd Workshop this [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p align="center"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; color: #990000; font-size: large;"><strong>See the 2 New Colors</strong></span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; color: #990000; font-size: large;"><strong>!</strong></span></p>
<p align="center"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><strong><span style="font-size: medium;">Watch the Video Clip Now!</span></strong></span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"> </span></p>
<p align="center"><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&amp;Category=70"><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/video_2powders_300.jpg" border="0" alt="new video clip!" width="300" height="227" /></a></p>
<p align="left"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif;">Video clip includes a sneak peak at the upcoming DVD</span></strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif;">, &#8220;Making a Butterfly Votive and a Butterfly Oil Lamp,&#8221; with Gloria Crane &#8212; <a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&amp;Category=70">click here!</a></span></span></p>
<p align="left"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; color: #990000; font-size: medium;"><strong>FREE Workshop this Saturday</strong></span></p>
<p align="left"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">Join us at the Welburn Gourd Farm in Fallbrook, CA for the <strong><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&amp;Category=18">FREE Gourd Workshop</a></strong> this Saturday, December 12, 2009 starting at 11:00 a.m.! </span></p>
<p align="left"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">The workshop will be<strong> led by Dianne Connelly</strong>, who not only is an incredible gourd artist and instructor but also know for the fun and roaring laughter she brings to her classes! </span><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&amp;Category=63&amp;DC=WBG"><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/Woodburing.jpg" border="0" alt="DVD" hspace="5" vspace="5" width="250" height="202" align="right" /></a></p>
<p align="left"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><strong>Be sure to register to guarantee your space &#8212; <a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&amp;Category=18">click here!</a></strong></span></p>
<p align="left"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><strong>Not able to make it to the workshop? </strong></span></p>
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<p align="left"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">You can still learn how to create incredible gourd art with the <strong><span style="color: #990000;">top-selling DVD</span>, &#8220;Woodburning on Gourds,&#8221; with Carrie Dearing. </strong><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&amp;Category=63&amp;DC=WBG">Click here for more!</a></span></p>
<p align="left"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; color: #990000; font-size: medium;"><strong>Featured Gourd Art:</strong></span></p>
<p align="left"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/fga_sala_faruq_teapot.jpg" border="1" alt="gourd tea pot" hspace="4" width="250" height="275" align="left" /><strong>This issue features the beautiful gourd art of Sala Faruq!</strong></span></p>
<p align="left"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">This stunning, decorative teapot is made from a maranka gourd, which gives the gourd its unique vein-like appearance. The elaborate handle is made of wood overlaid with gold leafing.</span></p>
<p align="left"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">The inside has been completely finished, also with gold leafing. It stands just over 7 inches tall and is about 7 inches long.</span></p>
<p align="left"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/fga_sala_faruq2_teapot.jpg" border="1" alt="gourd teapot2" hspace="2" width="200" height="195" align="right" />An absolutely gorgeous piece!</span></p>
<p align="left"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><strong>Asking price: $65.00</strong></span></p>
<p align="left"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">(We&#8217;ve seen this piece in person and $65 is a bargain for all the time and careful workmanship that has gone into it!)</span></p>
<p align="left"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><strong>To purchase,</strong> please contact the artist directly at 619-231-4828 (Pacific Time) or by email at <a href="mailto:salafaruq@gmail.com?subject=YourArtInWelburnNewsletter">salafaruq@gmail.com</a>.</span></p>
<p align="left"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; color: #990000; font-size: medium;"><strong>Get Your Gift Certificates Now for the Holidays!</strong></span></p>
<p align="left"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; color: #990000; font-size: medium;"><strong><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&amp;Category=67"><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/gift_certificate_sm.jpg" border="0" alt="gift certificates" hspace="4" width="150" height="133" align="left" /></a></strong></span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">&#8220;I love every item I have purchased from your place. I have taken two classes and hope to take many more. This is a new endeavor for me and I find decorating gourds is exciting. </span></p>
<p align="left"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">Also, thank you for helping me when I have called with questions. Some of the questions were pretty silly, but you still answered them without embarrassing me. You all get a gold star for kindness.&#8221; -Clarkie Rambo </span></p>
<p align="left"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif;">Get them a gift <span style="color: #990000;">you KNOW </span>they will love! </span></strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif;">A gift certificate from the Welburn Gourd Farm is the perfect solution for the gourd lover in your life. <strong>Order yours online now &#8211; <a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&amp;Category=67">click here!</a></strong></span></span></p>
<p align="left"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">Gourdially Yours,<br />
</span><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/">The Welburn Gourd Farm</a><br />
40635 De Luz Rd.<br />
Fallbrook, CA 92028<br />
Phone: 1-877-420-2613</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[In this issue: Still time to get the special holiday offer on Bottle Gourds with $65.00 in FREE Gifts! NEW item! Create stunning gourd art using the new Dawn Variegated Metal Leafing! Holiday Ornaments class this weekend! There&#8217;s still time to get in on this very special holiday offer! Now is the perfect time to [...]]]></description>
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<li><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">Still time to get the special holiday offer on Bottle Gourds with $65.00 in <strong>FREE Gifts!</strong></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><strong><span style="color: #990000;">NEW item!</span></strong> Create stunning gourd art using the new Dawn Variegated Metal Leafing!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">Holiday Ornaments class this weekend!</span></li>
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<div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><strong><span style="color: #990000;">There&#8217;s still time to get in on this very special holiday offer! </span></strong>Now is the perfect time to craft fun gourd projects for holiday gifts and deco, and due to popular demand, we&#8217;ve extended our best holiday offer ever!</span></div>
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<div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; color: #000000; font-size: large;"><strong>Buy <span style="color: #990000;">2 Boxes</span> of &#8216;Mixed Sizes&#8217; Bottle Gourds and <span style="color: #990000;">Get 1 FREE!</span></strong></span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; color: #000000; font-size: large;"><strong><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: large;"><strong>Plus Get <span style="color: #990000;">6 FREE Gifts Worth Over $65.00!<br />
</span></strong></span></span></strong></span><strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; color: #990000;"><span style="color: #000000; font-size: large;">A Total Value of $206.40</span><span style="font-size: large;">, <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Just $93.86!</span></span></span></strong></div>
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<p align="left"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&amp;ProdID=783"><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/bottle_sp_snowmen_LN.jpg" border="0" alt="snowmen" hspace="3" width="200" height="136" align="left" /></a>Bottle gourds are perfect for making everything from holiday Santas and snowmen to beautiful pots and bowls for a table centerpiece. </span></p>
<p align="left"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">(pictured left, gourd snowmen by Linda Noblitt)</span></p>
<p align="left"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&amp;ProdID=783"><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/bottle_leaf_bowl.jpeg" border="0" alt="leaf design" hspace="3" vspace="5" width="128" height="97" align="right" /></a>Now you can get the most popular box of bottle gourds, the &#8220;Mixed Sizes&#8221; box, at a very special price!</span> <span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&amp;ProdID=783&amp;dc=bsfg"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif;">Click Here</span></a><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif;"> to Get Yours Now!</span></span></p>
<p align="left"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">The box includes 5 cleaned, craft-ready gourds 5&#8243;- 10&#8243; in diameter and normally sells for $46.93 on our web site. Now if you purchase 2 boxes <strong>you get a 3rd box absolutely FREE</strong>!</span></p>
<p align="center"><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&amp;ProdID=783&amp;dc=bsfg"><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/bottle_sp_3boxes.jpg" border="0" alt="bottle gourd special" width="550" height="119" /></a></p>
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<p align="left"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&amp;ProdID=783&amp;dc=bsfg"><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/15_mixed_bottles_sm.jpg" border="1" alt="mixed sized bottle gourds" hspace="5" vspace="5" width="150" height="148" align="left" /></a>That&#8217;s 15 bottle gourds in a variety of sizes, all cleaned and ready to craft,regularly $140.79, for just $93.86!</span></p>
<p align="left"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">And because holidays are the time for gift-giving, you will also receive 6 incredible gifts with your order.</span></p>
<p align="left"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&amp;ProdID=783&amp;dc=bsfg">Order now</a> and you will receive ALL of the following gifts <strong>absolutely FREE!</strong>*</span></p>
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<div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&amp;ProdID=783"><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/bottle_santa.jpg" border="0" alt="santa gourd" hspace="0" width="125" height="169" /></a></span></div>
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<div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; color: #990000; font-size: small;"><strong><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&amp;ProdID=783"><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/bk_down_gourdpatch.jpg" border="0" alt="book" hspace="5" width="100" height="132" /></a></strong></span></div>
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<div><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; color: #990000;">Gift #1</span></strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif;">: Book &#8211; <strong>&#8220;Down in the Gourd Patch&#8221;</strong></span></span></div>
<p>by Diane Nunn.</p>
<p><strong>A $10.45 Value!</strong></td>
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<div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; color: #990000; font-size: small;"><strong><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&amp;ProdID=783"><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/bk_allseasons_vol1.jpg" border="0" alt="book" hspace="5" width="100" height="133" /></a></strong></span></div>
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<div><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; color: #990000;">Gift #2</span></strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif;">: <strong>Book &#8211; &#8220;Gourds for All Seasons Vol. 1</strong>&#8220;</span></span></div>
<p>by Sue Hollon (now out of print!).</p>
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<div><strong>A $10.45 Value!</strong></div>
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<div><strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&amp;ProdID=783"><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/bottle_sp_gift3.jpg" border="0" alt="mini snowmen" hspace="5" width="100" height="104" align="right" /></a></span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; color: #990000; font-size: small;">Gift #3</span></strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">: <strong>Package of 7 jewelry gourds</strong> (under 2&#8243;),</span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">(pictured right, snowmen ornaments by Linda Noblitt)</span></div>
<p>cleaned and craft-ready,perfect for making ornaments.</p>
<p><strong>A $20.86 Value!</strong></td>
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<div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&amp;ProdID=783"><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/project_snowfriends.jpg" border="0" alt="Snowman Friends Project" hspace="5" width="100" height="130" align="baseline" /></a></span></div>
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<div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><strong><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&amp;ProdID=783"><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/gift4_snowman_friends.jpg" border="0" alt="snowman friends" hspace="2" width="152" height="149" align="right" /></a><span style="color: #990000;">Gift #4</span></strong>: <strong>Step-by-Step Project Instructions:</strong></span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">&#8220;Snowman Friends&#8221; project.</span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"> </span></div>
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Printed in full color, includes complete project pattern.</span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><strong>A $7.95 Value!</strong></span></div>
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<p align="left">Pictured right, Snowman Friends by Tammy R. Brown.</p>
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<div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; color: #990000; font-size: small;"><strong><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&amp;ProdID=783"><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/project_santa.jpg" border="0" alt="Ho Ho Ho Santa Project" hspace="5" width="100" height="129" /></a></strong></span></div>
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<div><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&amp;ProdID=783"><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/gift5_hohosanta.jpg" border="0" alt="santa" vspace="2" width="134" height="181" align="right" /></a></span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; color: #990000;">Gift #5</span></strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif;">: <strong>Step-by-Step Project Instructions:</strong></span></span></div>
<div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif;">&#8220;Ho Ho Ho Santa&#8221; project.</span></span></div>
<div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif;"> </span></span></div>
<div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif;"> </span></span></div>
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Printed in full color, includes the complete project pattern.</span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif;"><strong>A $7.95 Value!</strong></span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif;">Pictured right, Ho Ho Ho Santa by Heidi Anne Sanger.</span></div>
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<div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; color: #990000; font-size: small;"><strong><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&amp;ProdID=783"><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/project_happysnowmen.jpg" border="0" alt="Happy Snowman Project" hspace="5" width="100" height="129" /></a></strong></span></div>
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<div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&amp;ProdID=783"><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/gift6_happy_snowmen.jpg" border="0" alt="snowmen" vspace="3" width="203" height="154" align="right" /></a></span><strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; color: #990000;">Gift #6</span></strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif;">: <strong>Step-by-Step Project Instructions:</strong></span></span></div>
<div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif;">&#8220;Happy Snowman&#8221; project.</span></span></div>
<div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif;"> </span></span></div>
<div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif;"> </span></span></div>
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<div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif;">Printed in full color, includes the complete project pattern.</span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif;"><strong>A $7.95 Value!</strong></span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif;">Pictured right, Happy Snowmen by Heidi Anne Sanger.</span></div>
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<p align="left"><strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; color: #990000; font-size: small;">That&#8217;s over $65.00 in FREE* gifts!</span></strong></p>
<p align="left">What better way to kick off your holiday season by getting gifts you can really use. And, there&#8217;s no better gift to give than the one you make yourself for the people you love. Make this holiday season extra special!</p>
<p align="center"><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&amp;ProdID=783&amp;dc=bsfg"><br />
<img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/bottle_sp_3boxes.jpg" border="0" alt="bottle special" width="550" height="119" /></a></p>
<div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">Box of 5 mixed sized bottle gourds, <span style="color: #990000;"><strong>buy 2 get 1 FREE</strong></span>,</span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><strong>for a total of 15 bottle gourds</strong> (5&#8243;- 10&#8243;) cleaned and craft-ready.</span></div>
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<p align="center"><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&amp;ProdID=783&amp;dc=bsfg"><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/bottle_sp_gifts.jpg" border="0" alt="free gifts" width="250" height="220" /></a></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&amp;ProdID=783&amp;dc=bsfg">Order now</a> and get these 6 FREE Gifts!*</span></strong></p>
<p align="left"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">Your <strong>6 FREE gifts</strong> together with your <strong>15 cleaned, craft-ready bottle gourds</strong> represents a <strong><span style="color: #990000;">total value of $206.40</span>, but with this special offer its <span style="color: #990000;">just $93.86!</span></strong> Just use <strong>coupon code BSFG</strong> at check out!</span></p>
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<div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><strong>FREE gifts available only while supplies last!</strong></span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><strong>Order your <span style="color: #990000;">Buy 2 Get 1 FREE Bottle Gourd Special</span> now &#8211; <a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&amp;ProdID=783&amp;dc=bsfg">Click Here!</a></strong></span></div>
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<p align="left"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><em>(*Free gifts offered only while supplies last. Must use <strong>coupon code BSFG</strong> during checkout. Not valid with any other offers.)</em></span></p>
<p align="left"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; color: #990000; font-size: medium;"><strong>NEW Item! <span style="color: #000000;">Dawn Variegated Metal Leafing!</span></strong></span></p>
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<td width="31%" valign="top"><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&amp;ProdID=784"><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/art_gc_oil_lamp.jpg" border="0" alt="Gloria Crane's Oil Lamp" hspace="0" width="200" height="190" align="left" /></a></td>
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<p align="left"><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&amp;ProdID=784"><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/Metal_Leaf_VAR_DAWN.jpg" border="0" alt="Metal Leaf Dawn Variegated" hspace="7" width="130" height="130" align="right" />Dawn Variegated Metal Leafing</a> is similar to other variegated metal leafing favorites but with <strong>hues of gold and champagne, <span style="color: #990000;">perfect for holiday gourd projects!</span> </strong>Stock is limited so order now &#8211; <a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&amp;ProdID=784">click here!</a></p>
<p align="left">Pictured left, oil lamp by Gloria Crane, with Dawn Variegated Metal Leafing on the top flower design and the wrap around ribbon design. This beautiful project is featured in a soon-to-be released DVD with Gloria Crane! Watch for it!</p>
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<p align="left"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; color: #990000; font-size: medium;"><strong><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&amp;Category=61&amp;DC=VGLU"><img src="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/images/video_pp_glue_150.jpg" border="0" alt="" hspace="7" vspace="7" width="150" height="118" align="left" /></a></strong></span></p>
<p align="left">See how to apply metal leafing the quick and easy way in this</p>
<p><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&amp;Category=61&amp;DC=VGLU">online video tutorial!</a></p>
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<p align="left"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; color: #990000; font-size: medium;"><strong>Get Your Gift Certificates Now for the Holidays!</strong></span></p>
<p align="left"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; color: #990000; font-size: medium;"><strong><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&amp;Category=67"><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/gift_certificate_sm.jpg" border="0" alt="gift certificates" hspace="4" width="150" height="133" align="left" /></a></strong></span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">&#8220;I love every item I have purchased from your place. I have taken two classes and hope to take many more. This is a new endeavor for me and I find decorating gourds is exciting</span>.</p>
<p align="left"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">Also, thank you for helping me when I have called with questions. Some of the questions were pretty silly, but you still answered them without embarrassing me. You all get a gold star for kindness.&#8221; -Clarkie Rambo </span></p>
<p align="left"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif;">Get them a gift <span style="color: #990000;">you KNOW </span>they will love! </span></strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif;">A gift certificate from the Welburn Gourd Farm is the perfect solution for the gourd lover in your life. <strong>Order yours online now &#8211; <a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&amp;Category=67">click here!</a></strong></span></span></p>
<p align="left"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; color: #990000; font-size: medium;"><strong>Upcoming Gourd Class</strong></span></p>
<p align="left"><strong><img src="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/classimages2/3ornaments.jpg" alt="Christmas Ornaments" hspace="7" vspace="7" width="250" height="264" align="left" /><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&amp;Category=17">Christmas Ornaments</a> </strong>with Gloria Crane</p>
<p>Date:Saturday, November 21st 2009</p>
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<div><strong>Cost: $69.00 Includes 2 free ornament gourds</strong></div>
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<div><strong><strong>Materials Fee</strong>: $5.00 for paint, dye, gloves, and cleaned gourd.</strong></div>
<p><strong><strong>You need to bring </strong><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&amp;Category=37">Adjustable heat Woodburner</a> with pens for burning fine lines, an awl, and any jewelry working tools like pliers and wire cutters.</p>
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<p align="left"><strong>SPECIAL NOTE</strong>: You will have many different pattern choices and leave class with at least 2 ornaments.</p>
<p align="center"><strong>Space is limited for this class. <a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&amp;Category=17">Click Here</a> to enroll now!</strong></p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Last Chance for FREE Parking Pass! Online ticket sales end tomorrow, Friday, June 19th, so his is your last chance to get a FREE parking pass for the June Gourd Art Festival taking place next weekend, June 27th &#8211; 28th, 2009! Simply purchase 3 or more admission tickets for the event at the low, pre-show [...]]]></description>
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<p class="Body_Text" align="left"><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/smiling_people09.jpg" alt="gourd festival" width="150" height="113" align="right" /><strong>Online ticket sales end tomorrow</strong>, Friday, June 19th, so his is your last chance to get a FREE parking pass for the <a href="http://www.gourdfestival.com/">June Gourd Art Festival</a> taking place <strong>next weekend</strong>, June 27th &#8211; 28th, 2009!</p>
<p class="Body_Text" align="left">Simply purchase 3 or more admission tickets for the event at the low, pre-show price of just $8 per ticket (tickets at the gate are $11.00.), and you will receive a FREE parking pass with your tickets!<strong> <a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/index.asp?PageAction=Custom&amp;ID=59">Click here!</a></strong></p>
<h2 class="sub-head">Enter to Win!</h2>
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<p class="Body_Text" align="left"><a href="http://www.gourdfestival.com/"><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/macaw_gourd.jpg" alt="gourd art by gloria crane" hspace="5" width="150" height="172" align="left" /></a>Be sure to <strong>enter your ticket stub </strong>in the drawing at the festival entrance for your chance to win this incredible gourd by Gloria Crane!</p>
<p class="Body_Text" align="left">Valued at $1,200.00, this beautiful gourd is hand painted with attention given to every detail.The macaws, leaves, and branches are entirely carved out, giving the piece a stunning 3-D look.</p>
<p class="Body_Text" align="left">Winner will be selected at the end of the event, 4:00 pm on Sunday.</p>
<p class="Body_Text" align="left">See an enlarged photo of this piece on the newly updated Gourd Festival web site &#8211; <a href="http://www.gourdfestival.com/">click here!</a></p>
<h2 class="sub-head2">NEW Metallic Gourd Inks!</h2>
<p class="Body_Text" align="left">Be sure to stop by the GourdMaster™ Products booth and see the <strong>all-new line of Metallic Inks, <span class="style1">now in 20 brilliant colors!</span></strong> Buy them in a pack of 10 colors and save!</p>
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<h2 class="Body_Text"><span class="sub-head2">New Gourd Art Competition!</span></h2>
<p class="Body_Text" align="left"><strong><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/competition_butterflies.jpg" alt="competition" hspace="3" width="150" height="164" align="right" /></strong>The 13th Annual Gourd Art Festival at the Welburn Gourd Farm will include a <span class="style1"><strong>brand new Gourd Art Competition</strong></span> with <strong>cash prizes</strong>, sponsored by GourdMaster™ Products and judged by the general public who attend the event!</p>
<p class="Body_Text" align="left">Enter your artwork in the &#8220;<strong>GourdMaster™ People&#8217;s Choice Competition</strong>&#8221; and be seen by thousands festival attendees. You can even advertise your entry piece(s) for sale and get them sold through the event!</p>
<p class="Body_Text" align="left">This is an <strong>incredible opportunity</strong> for artists to gain exposure, sell their artwork, and have fun helping to get the general public involved in the world of gourds by voting on their favorite works of art!</p>
<p class="Body_Text" align="left"><strong>Anyone can enter no matter where you live &#8211; just <span class="style1">mail in your pieces!</span></strong> Get the complete details of the <strong>GourdMaster™ People&#8217;s Choice Competition</strong> &#8211; <a href="http://www.gourdfestival.com/competition.shtml">click here!</a></p>
<p class="Body_Text" align="left">If you plan to attend the Gourd Art Festival as a visitor, <strong>be sure to cast your vote</strong> for your favorite art pieces, Saturday, June 27th, 2009! <strong>Everyone who votes will receive a<span class="style1"> FREE coupon good towards a $20 gift </span>from the GourdMaster™ Products booth</strong>. Winners of the competition will be displayed on Sunday, June 28th, so be sure to come back and see who wins!</p>
<h2 class="sub-head2">NEW Gourd Basketry Class Just Added!</h2>
<p class="Body_Text" align="left"><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&amp;ProdID=475"><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/cls_weeke_interconnect.jpg" alt="gourd basketry" hspace="3" width="125" height="233" align="left" /></a>&#8220;Gourd Basketry&#8221; with Don Weeke is so popular, we&#8217;ve added a <strong><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&amp;ProdID=475">second class on Thursday, June 25th!</a></strong></p>
<p class="Body_Text" align="left">This is the kind of class that has <strong>so much information,</strong> you want to take it 2 or eve 3 times!</p>
<p class="Body_Text" align="left">Sign up now before it fills, and be sure to bring a notepad and pen because Don shares A LOT of great tips and inside resources.</p>
<p class="Body_Text" align="left">To see the entire list of available gourd classes and to register, <a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&amp;Category=17">click here!</a></p>
<p align="left"><span class="Body_Text">*Please note, discount codes and special offers are not valid with gourd classes.</span></p>
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<p class="Body_Text" align="left">For more information on the upcoming Gourd Art Festival and to get directions, <a href="http://www.gourdfestival.com/">click here!</a></p>
<p class="Body_Text" align="left">Gourdially Yours,<br />
<a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/">The Welburn Gourd Farm</a><br />
40635 De Luz Rd.<br />
Fallbrook, CA 92028<br />
Phone: 1-877-420-2613</p>
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		<title>You&#8217;ve got to see these gourds!</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Only A Few FREE Parking Passes Left The June Gourd Art Festival is fast approaching (June 27th &#8211; 28th, 2009) and there are just a few FREE parking passes left! To get your yours, simply purchase 3 or more tickets for the Gourd Art Festival at the low, pre-event price of just $8 per ticket [...]]]></description>
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<p class="Body_Text" align="left">The <a href="http://www.gourdfestival.com/">June Gourd Art Festival</a> is fast approaching (June 27th &#8211; 28th, 2009) and there are<strong> just a few FREE parking passes left!</strong> To get your yours, simply purchase 3 or more tickets for the Gourd Art Festival at the low, pre-event price of just $8 per ticket (tickets at the gate are $11.00.) <strong>Get your tickets now before the FREE parking passes are gone &#8211; <a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/index.asp?PageAction=Custom&amp;ID=59">click here!</a></strong></p>
<h2 class="sub-head"><span style="color: #993300;">You&#8217;ve Got to See These Gourds!</span></h2>
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<p class="Body_Text" align="left"><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/glass_gourds.jpg" alt="glassworks gourds" hspace="6" vspace="3" width="275" height="174" align="left" />O.K. we&#8217;ve seen some pretty phenomenal gourd pieces in our time, but nothing like this. <strong>The four gourds shown here in this photo are made entirely of glass! </strong></p>
<p class="Body_Text" align="left">The <strong>Worcester Glassworks Gallery</strong> will be at the June Gourd Art Festival, participating as a <a href="http://www.gourdfestival.com/sponsor_booth.shtml">Festival Sponsor</a>, and is bringing their hand-blown glass creations all the way from Maui, HI.</p>
<p class="Body_Text" align="left">Be sure to stop by their booth and see these stunning glass gourds in person!</p>
<h2 class="sub-head"><span class="sub-head2"><span style="color: #993300;">New Gourd Art Competition!</span></span></h2>
<p class="Body_Text" align="left"><strong><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/competition_butterflies.jpg" alt="competition" hspace="3" width="150" height="164" align="right" /></strong>The 13th Annual Gourd Art Festival at the Welburn Gourd Farm will include a <span class="style1"><strong>brand new Gourd Art Competition</strong></span> with <strong>cash prizes</strong>, sponsored by GourdMaster™ Products and judged by the general public who attend the event!</p>
<p class="Body_Text" align="left">Enter your artwork in the &#8220;<strong>GourdMaster™ People&#8217;s Choice Competition</strong>&#8221; and be seen by thousands festival attendees. You can even advertise your entry piece(s) for sale and get them sold through the event!</p>
<p class="Body_Text" align="left">This is an <strong>incredible opportunity</strong> for artists to gain exposure, sell their artwork, and have fun helping to get the general public involved in the world of gourds by voting on their favorite works of art!</p>
<p class="Body_Text" align="left"><strong>Anyone can enter no matter where you live &#8211; just <span class="style1">mail in your pieces!</span></strong> Get the complete details of the <strong>GourdMaster™ People&#8217;s Choice Competition</strong> &#8211; <a href="http://www.gourdfestival.com/competition.shtml">click here!</a></p>
<p class="Body_Text" align="left">If you plan to attend the Gourd Art Festival as a visitor, <strong>be sure to cast your vote</strong> for your favorite art pieces, Saturday, June 27th, 2009! <strong>Everyone who votes will receive a<span class="style1"> FREE coupon good towards a $20 gift </span>from the GourdMaster™ Products booth</strong>. Winners of the competition will be displayed on Sunday, June 28th, so be sure to come back and see who wins!</p>
<p class="sub-head2" align="left">There Are Still 2 Exhibitor Spaces and 2 Sponsor Booth Space Available!</p>
<p class="Body_Text" align="left"><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/art_michel_abreu.jpg" alt="gourd art" hspace="6" width="150" height="137" align="left" />You can still participate as an Exhibitor or Sponsor in this year&#8217;s Gourd Art Festival! Visit the Festival web site and download your application now &#8211; <a href="http://www.gourdfestival.com/exhibitor_2009.shtml">click here!</a></p>
<p class="Body_Text" align="left">For Sponsor booth application, <a href="http://www.gourdfestival.com/sponsor_booth.shtml">click here.</a></p>
<p class="Body_Text" align="left">Pictured left, <strong>brand-new artist, Michel Abreu,</strong> created this incredible carved gourd with high gloss, mirror-like finish. Be sure to stop by Michel&#8217;s booth at the festival!</p>
<h2 class="sub-head2"><span class="sub-head2"><span class="Body_Text"><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/fun_with_gourds.jpg" alt="fun with gourds" hspace="3" width="100" height="162" align="right" /></span>Come Join the Gourd Festival Staff!</span></h2>
<p class="Body_Text" align="left">If you love working with gourds and would like to join the fun by being part of the Gourd Art Festival staff, <a href="mailto:gourds@welburngourdfarm.com?subject=WorkingAtFestival">send us an email now!</a></p>
<p class="Body_Text" align="left">Please include what kind of experience you have working with gourds and if you have an area of expertise with gourds or something your really enjoy doing (weaving on gourds, woodburning gourds, doing cut-outs with gourds, etc.). <a href="mailto:gourds@welburngourdfarm.com?subject=WorkingAtFestival">Click here.</a></p>
<h2 class="sub-head2">Have a Blast at the June Gourd Festival Classes!</h2>
<p class="Body_Text" align="left"><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/class_br__crazycoiling.jpg" alt="gourd class" hspace="4" width="150" height="188" align="left" />If you are ready to laugh, make new friends, and learn a fun new craft, then sign up for a Gourd Art Class the Thursday and Friday before the Gourd Art Festival, June 25th and 26th, 2009!</p>
<p class="Body_Text" align="left">Pictured left, <strong>&#8220;Crazy Coiling&#8221; gourd class with Betsy Roberts.</strong> Let your creative energy flow in this fun and relaxed class. Betsy encourages her students to get into the joy of gourd crafting and use <strong>lots of color and great embellishments</strong> to make things fun!</p>
<p class="Body_Text" align="left">To see the full list of classes and to register, <a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&amp;Category=17">click here!</a></p>
<p align="left"><span class="Body_Text">*Please note, discount codes and special offers are not valid with gourd classes.</span></p>
<p align="left">For more information on the upcoming Gourd Art Festival and to get directions, <a href="http://www.gourdfestival.com/">click here!</a></p>
<p class="Body_Text" align="left">Gourdially Yours,<br />
<a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/">The Welburn Gourd Farm</a><br />
40635 De Luz Rd.<br />
Fallbrook, CA 92028<br />
Phone: 1-877-420-2613</p>
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