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<td><strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; color: #990000; font-size: medium;"><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/fall_leaf_bowl_pamredhawk1.jpg" alt="Fall Leaf Bowl by Pamala Redhawk" hspace="0" width="250" height="211" align="left" /></span></strong></td>
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<div><span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Large lidded gourd container with fall leaves, by <strong>Pamala Redhawk</strong></span></div>
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<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">The most popular gourd designs for fall are those featuring stunning fall leaves! </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">Design ideas include lidded gourds, great for bread or tortilla warmers, open-top gourd pots to hold fruit or dried floral arrangements, cut-out gourds for luminaries (get your no-wax candles <a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/minioillampset6pack.aspx">here!</a>)<br />
or any beautiful piece of gourd art for a table centerpiece!</span><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/fall_leaf_laura1.jpg" border="0" alt="Fall Leaf Gourd Bowl by Laura Cunningham" hspace="7" width="150" height="145" align="right" /></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">Of course, these can all make excellent gifts as well! </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">Pictured right, small gourd pot with fall leaves,<br />
by <strong>Laura Cunningham</strong></span></p>
<div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/cls_PR_Leaf_Cut4.jpg" alt="Pamala Redhawk" hspace="7" width="206" height="295" align="left" />Pictured left: Fall leaf sculpture gourd by <strong>Pamala Redhawk</strong>.</span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">Sign up for this November 6th class now! <a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/Class-LeafCutOutGourd.aspx">Click Here!</a></span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><strong>Space is limited</strong>.</span></div>
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<p><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/Class-LiddedOakLeafBowl.aspx"><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/cls_gc_lidded_oakleaf_bowl2.jpg" border="0" alt="Lidded Container by Gloria Crane" hspace="7" width="200" height="150" align="right" /></a></p>
<div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">Lidded gourd container with fall leaves, by <strong>Gloria Crane</strong>. Sign up for this class now</span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/Class-LiddedOakLeafBowl.aspx">Click Here!</a> <strong>Space is limited</strong>.</span></div>
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<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; color: #990000; font-size: medium;"><strong>Watch Our Latest Video Tutorial for FREE!</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">Watch the new 30-minute gourd video, &#8220;<a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/leafbowlvideo.aspx">How to Make a Fall Leaf Gourd Bowl,</a>&#8221; right now for step-by-step instructions on using <a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/sticknburnsheets.aspx">Stick &#8216;n Burn</a> to create an overlapping design, using the <a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/craftsman3dsander.aspx">3-D Sander</a> to create a high-polish finish, tips and tricks for using <a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/gourdinkdyes.aspx">GourdMaster™ Ink Dye</a>, and more! <a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/leafbowlvideo.aspx">Watch Now</a>:</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; color: #990000; font-size: large;"><strong><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/leafbowlvideo.aspx"><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/Leaf-Bowl-Video.jpg" border="0" alt="Leaf Bowl Video" width="400" height="265" /></a></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/leafbowlvideo.aspx"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif;"><strong>Click Here </strong></span></a><strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif;">to Watch Now!</span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><span id="more-179"></span>Finally, you can get everything you need to make this <a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/kit-fallleafbowl.aspx">Fall Leaf Gourd Bowl</a> all in one easy Kit! Available in 3 options, this Kit includes the following items</span>:</p>
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<li><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">Written instructions </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">How to Create a Fall Leaf Gourd Bowl Tutorial on DVD</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">1 Medium <a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/gourdspre-cutcraft-ready.aspx">Craft-Ready Gourd</a> 6-7&#8243; in diameter </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">1- <a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/gourdpieces.aspx">Gourd practice pieces</a> </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">3 <a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/gourdinkdyes.aspx">GourdMaster™ Ink Dyes</a>: Apple Red, Classic Yellow, Sage</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">1 Pack of <a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/sticknburnsheets.aspx">Pre-Printed Stick &#8216;n Burn</a>: &#8220;Leaves, leaves, leaves&#8221;</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">1 Pack <a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/microbrush.aspx">Micro Brushes</a> </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">1 Pack <a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/finetipapplicators25pk.aspx">Fine Tip Applicators </a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">1 Jar <a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/protectingwax.aspx">Protecting Wax</a> </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">Felt squares</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/gourdmasterformula49.aspx">GourdMaster™ Formula 49 </a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">Bonus DVD: &#8220;How to Use GourdMaster™ Products&#8221;</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><strong>Option 2: add a </strong><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/woodburnerburnmasterhawk1port.aspx">Burnmaster Hawk with a Vented Hand piece</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><strong>Option 3: add a </strong><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/woodburnerburnmasterhawk1port.aspx">Burnmaster Hawk with a Vented Hand piece</a> <strong>and a</strong> <a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/standardheattool.aspx">Standard Heat Tool </a></span></li>
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<div><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/kit-fallleafbowl.aspx"><img src="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/images/products/display/Fall-Leaf-Kit-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Fall Leaf Gourd Bowl Kit" width="300" height="198" /></a></div>
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<div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><strong>Option 1: Basic Fall Leaf Kit<br />
</strong>Regular Price: $105.45 <span style="color: #990000;">Your Price: $59.95</span></span></div>
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<p><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/kit-fallleafbowl.aspx"><img src="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/images/products/display/Fall-Leaf-Kit-2.jpg" border="0" alt="Fall Leaf Gourd Bowl Kit" width="300" height="169" /></a></p>
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<div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><strong>Option 2: Fall Leaf Kit with Woodburner<br />
</strong>Regular Price: $225.22 <span style="color: #990000;">Your Price: $189.95<br />
</span></span><strong>Includes</strong> <a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/woodburnerburnmasterhawk1port.aspx">Burnmaster Hawk with a Vented Hand piece</a></div>
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<p><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/kit-fallleafbowl.aspx"><img src="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/images/products/display/Fall-Leaf-Kit-3.jpg" border="0" alt="Fall Leaf Gourd Bowl Kit " width="300" height="160" /></a></p>
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<div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><strong>Option 3: </strong></span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><strong>Fall Leaf Kit with Woodburner and Standard Heat Tool<br />
</strong>Regular Price: $253.21 <span style="color: #990000;">Your Price: $212.95<br />
</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif;">Includes</span></strong> <span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif;"><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/woodburnerburnmasterhawk1port.aspx">Burnmaster Hawk with a Vented Hand piece</a> </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif;"><strong>and</strong> a <a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/standardheattool.aspx">Standard Heat Tool </a></span></span></div>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/kit-fallleafbowl.aspx"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif;">Click Here</span></a><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif;"> for More Information on all of our Fall Leaf Gourd Bowl Kits</span></span></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; color: #990000; font-size: medium;">The Easy Way to Put Leaves or Other Images on Your Gourds</span></strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/sticknburnsheets.aspx"><img src="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/ProductImages/Stick-n-Burn---Blank.jpg" border="0" alt="Stick n Burn Design Transfer Sheets Blank" hspace="7" vspace="7" width="118" height="178" align="left" /></a><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">Now you can create a fall-theme on your gourds the quick and easy way using <a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/sticknburnsheets.aspx">Stick &#8216;n Burn Design Transfer Sheets!</a> At just $9.95 per pack, these popular packs are a must-have!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">Be sure to see the wide selection of <a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/booksanddvds.aspx">Dover Design books</a> filled with royalty-free, computer-ready designs you can print out right onto your <a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/sticknburnsheets.aspx">Stick &#8216;n Burn</a> sheets in minutes!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">Choose from 2 different packs of pre-printed leaves, or buy the blank sheets (available for both laser and ink jet printers) to use designs of your choice.</span></p>
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<td width="50%" bgcolor="#ffffff"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">Leaves <a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/sticknburnsheets.aspx">Pack 2</a></span><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/sticknburngeometricshapes-1-2.aspx"><img src="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/images/products/display/SnB_Leaves_2.jpg" border="0" alt="Stick 'n Burn Leaves 2" width="300" height="127" /></a></td>
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<td bgcolor="#ffffff"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; color: #990000; font-size: large;"><strong>New!</strong></span> <span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: large;"><strong>Mini Gourd Projects Now Part of Workshops!</strong></span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/Halloween-figures2.jpg" alt="Hallowen Gigures" hspace="7" vspace="7" width="225" height="171" align="left" />The <strong>Free Gourd Workshop</strong> takes place every second Saturday of the month, and now when you sign up for the optional Hands-On portion of the workshop you can elect to create that month&#8217;s featured project!</span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">Sign up for October&#8217;s Hands-On Gourd Project &#8212; Your choice of one of the adorable Halloween figurines pictured left, created by <strong>Dianne Connelly</strong>!</span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">Or if you prefer you can create your own gourd bowl using one of the many Stick &#8216;n Burn images provided (dragonflies, geometric shapes, flowers, etc.) Space is limited, sign up now! <a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/workshops--free.aspx">Click here!</a></span></td>
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<p><span style="color: #990000;"><strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: medium;">See Our Current Special Offers <a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/specials.aspx"><img src="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/ProductImages/Sculpture-Box.jpg" border="0" alt="Scuplture Gourds" width="108" height="138" align="right" /></a></span></strong></span><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/specials.aspx"><img src="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/images/products/thumb/ta_dx_pk.jpg" border="0" alt="Transparent Acrylics" hspace="7" vspace="7" width="150" height="107" align="left" /></a><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">Get great deals on everything from gourds to gourd cleaner balls, and transparent acrylics (pictured left), and more! </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">See all the specials now, <a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/specials.aspx">Click Here!</a></span></p>
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<td bgcolor="#ffffcc"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; color: #990000; font-size: large;"><strong>Last Chance to Get 10.00 Off!</strong></span><strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/classes.aspx"><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/cls_pr_MorningGloryGourd.jpg" border="0" alt="gourd art class - Morning Glory" hspace="5" vspace="5" width="200" height="173" align="right" /></a></span></strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">Sign up now for one or more of the10 exciting gourd art classes taking place at the Welburn Gourd Farm! </span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><strong><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/classes.aspx">Click Here!</a></strong></span><strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">This is your <span style="color: #990000;">last chance to get $10.00 off </span>on September and October gourd classes!</span></strong> <span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><strong><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/classes.aspx">Click Here!</a></strong></span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">Pictured right, &#8220;Morning Glories&#8221; gourd class with Pamala Redhawk, taking place Saturday, September 25th, 2010.</span></td>
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<div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">If you love saving money than the Bargain Gourds are for you! Bargain gourds are gourds that have cracks or blemishes so they cannot go into our regular line of Gourd Boxes, but with a little wood filler or creative cut-outs they make fantastic art pieces. </span></span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">At over <strong>50% OFF</strong> the regular price, they live up to their &#8220;Bargain&#8221; name! </span></span></div>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>It&#8217;s Your Last Chance to Get FREE Shipping*<br />
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Our Labor Day Sale Ends Tomorrow!</h1>
<div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; color: #000066;"><span style="color: #990000; font-size: medium;"><strong>Special Offer:</strong></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong> Now through Wednesday, Sep. 8th, 2010,</strong></span></span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; color: #000066;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>Get <a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/labordayspecial.aspx">FREE shipping</a><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; color: #000066;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/labordayspecial.aspx">*</a></strong></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong> when you<br />
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<div><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/lds_bottles.jpg" border="0" alt="bottle gourds" width="125" height="96" /></div>
<div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #ffffff; font-size: x-small;">Box of 6 medium</span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #ffffff; font-size: x-small;">Bottle gourds</span></div>
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<div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Box <img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/lds_round.jpg" border="0" alt="round body gourds" width="125" height="89" /><span style="color: #ffffff;">Box of 6 medium Round-Body gourds</span></span></div>
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<div><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/lds_pear.jpg" border="0" alt="pear and tear drop gourds" width="125" height="111" /></div>
<p><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #ffffff; font-size: x-small;">Box of 6 medium Pear/Tear Drop gourds</span></td>
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<div><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/lds_mix.jpg" border="0" alt="mixed gourd shapes" width="125" height="113" /></div>
<p><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #ffffff; font-size: x-small;">Box of 6 medium gourds, mixed shapes</span></td>
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<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; color: #0000ff; font-size: large;"><strong><span style="color: #000066;">&#8230;together with ANY of these 6</span> <span style="color: #990000;">discounted</span> <span style="color: #000066;">sets:</span></strong></span></p>
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<div><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/labordayspecial.aspx"><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/lds_ta_dx_pk.jpg" border="0" alt="transparent acrylics - deluxe pack" width="188" height="134" /></a></div>
<p><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><strong>1)</strong> <span style="color: #990000;"><strong>NEW!</strong></span> Transparent Acrylics: Deluxe Pack</span></td>
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<div><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/labordayspecial.aspx"><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/lds_ta_sampler_set.jpg" border="0" alt="transparent acrylics - sampler pack" width="178" height="102" /></a></div>
<p><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><strong>2)</strong> <span style="color: #990000;"><strong>NEW!</strong></span> Transparent Acrylics: Sampler Pack</span></td>
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<div><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/labordayspecial.aspx"><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/lds_Ink_dye_pro_pack_sm.jpg" border="0" alt="ink dye pro pack" width="163" height="96" /></a></div>
<p><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><strong>3)</strong> Ink Dye Pro Pack</span></td>
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<div><strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Find out more about the New Transparent Acrylics,</span></strong></div>
<div><strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">watch this video now! <a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/transparentacrylics.aspx">Click Here</a></span></strong></div>
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<div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/transparentacrylics.aspx"><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/video_transparent_acrylics.jpg" border="0" alt="gourd video - transparent acrylics" width="350" height="259" /></a></span></div>
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<p><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/labordayspecial.aspx"><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/fall_leaf_bowl_pamredhawk.jpg" border="0" alt="fall leaf bowl by pamala redhawk" width="200" height="169" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/labordayspecial.aspx"><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/lds_fall_leaf_bowl_pamredha.jpg" border="0" alt="fall leaf with ink dyes" width="208" height="141" /></a></p>
<div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Gourd art by Pamala Redhawk;</span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Ink Dyes used for the fall leaves.</span></div>
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<p><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/labordayspecial.aspx"><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/lds_Trans_powders_fullset.jpg" border="0" alt="transparent pigment powders for gourds - full set" width="219" height="57" /></a></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><strong>4)</strong> Transparent Pigment Powders: Complete Set</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">See the Transparent Pigment Powders &#8211;Watch the demo video:</span></p>
<p><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/transparent-powders.aspx"><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/video_trans_pig_powder.jpg" border="0" alt="video_transparent_powders" width="215" height="142" /></a></p>
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<div><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/labordayspecial.aspx"><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/lds_met_inks_etpack.jpg" border="0" alt="metallic inks - earthtones set" width="113" height="104" /></a></div>
<div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><strong>5)</strong> Metallic Inks:</span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Earthtones Set</span></div>
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<div><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/labordayspecial.aspx"><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/metallic_inks_art_gc.jpg" border="0" alt="oil lamp by Gloria Crane" width="125" height="119" /></a></div>
<p><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Gourd oil lamp by Gloria Crane; &#8220;Ocean Mist&#8221; Metallic Ink used for Butterfly </span></td>
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<div><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/labordayspecial.aspx"><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/lds_metallic_inks_set20.jpg" border="0" alt="metallic inks -full set" width="232" height="113" /></a></div>
<p><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><strong>6)</strong> Metallic Inks: Complete Set</span></p>
<div><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/labordayspecial.aspx"><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/metallics_butterfly_votive6.jpg" border="0" alt="metallic inks sample" width="177" height="150" /></a></div>
<p><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Butterfly by Gloria Crane; created using Icy Mango and Bright Gold Metallic Inks</span></td>
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<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; color: #000066; font-size: medium;"><strong>Just enter coupon code LDSP0910 at checkout!</strong></span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; color: #000066; font-size: medium;"><br />
<strong>Order your Box of Gourds with discounted Color Set<br />
with Free Shipping Now &#8211;</strong></span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; color: #0000ff; font-size: medium;"><strong> <a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/labordayspecial.aspx">Click here!</a></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><span id="more-176"></span>*FREE shipping available for U.S. states only and excludes Alaska and Hawaii. Not valid with any other offers. Please note: Our shopping cart cannot block the use of the free shipping code for other items, which means if you enter this code for something other than the offer above we will have to call you and collect the missing money for shipping, which will delay your order.</span></p>
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<td bgcolor="#ffffff"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: large;"><strong><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/classes.aspx"><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/cls_PR_Leaf_Cut3.jpg" border="0" alt="gourd art class - cut leaf gourd" hspace="5" width="108" height="200" align="left" /></a>More New Classes!Register Now and<br />
Get <span style="color: #990000;">$10.00 Off!</span><strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">More new fall gourd classes</span></strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"> have just been posted, and now you can <strong>get <span style="color: #990000;">$10.00 off</span> the class price</strong> if you are <strong>one of the <span style="color: #990000;">first 40 people</span> to sign up!</strong></span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">Pictured right, &#8220;Leaf Sculpture&#8221; gourd class with Pamala Redhawk, taking place Saturday, November 6th, 2010.</span></p>
<p></strong></span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">To see the list of classes and to register now, <a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/classes.aspx">Click Here!</a></span></td>
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<div><strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; color: #990000; font-size: large;">Looking for the Best Woodburner? </span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: large;"> </span></strong></div>
<div><strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: large;">Watch this Video Now for More Information!</span></strong></div>
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<p><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/burnmaster-eagle-demo.aspx"><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/video_img_2port.jpg" border="0" alt="video - Burnmaster dual port woodburner" width="300" height="234" /></a></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/gourdcompass.aspx">Click to Watch Now!</a></span></p>
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<td bgcolor="#ffffff"><strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: medium;">FREE Workshop <span style="color: #990000;">this Saturday</span>, Sept. 11, 2010</span></strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/workshop_gourd_fun.jpg" border="0" alt="woodburning on a gourd" hspace="4" vspace="4" width="89" height="120" align="left" />There&#8217;s been <strong>some exciting changes in the FREE Workshop</strong>, held every second Saturday at the Welburn Gourd Farm!</span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">Sign up in advance and get a Free DVD, a $9.95 value! Sign up for the optional &#8220;Hands-On&#8221; gourd project and receive an additional Free DVD of your choice, up to a $29.95 value!</span></p>
<div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><strong>Information and Demonstrations: 10:30 am &#8211; 12:30 pm</strong></span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><strong>Optional Hands-On Gourd Project: 12:30 pm &#8211; 2:30 pm</strong></span></div>
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<div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">-All participants are encouraged to bring snacks or lunch and <strong>enjoy the new picnic area!</strong></span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">-Each person who registers in advance and attends the FREE Workshop will receive a <strong>FREE DVD on working with gourds, a $9.95 value!</strong></span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">-Each person who elects to stay and create their own gourd project for just $18 <strong>will also receive a<span style="color: #990000;"> second FREE DVD</span> of their choice, an additional $29.95 value!</strong></span></div>
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<div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; color: #990000; font-size: medium;"><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/dianne_connelly.jpg" border="0" alt="dianne connelly with gourd art" hspace="4" width="150" height="164" align="right" /></span><span style="color: #990000; font-size: medium;">Space Is Limited!</span></strong></span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">Space for doing the Hands-On Gourd Project is <span style="color: #990000;"><strong>now limited to just 12 spaces</strong></span> in order to provide each participant with ample time for woodburning and project creation. Cost is <strong>just $18</strong> and <strong>includes a cleaned, craft-ready gourd (10&#8243; or under), plus <span style="color: #990000;">$39.90 in FREE DVDs!</span></strong></span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: x-small;">(pictured right, artist and instructor, Dianne Connelly, who teaches the free workshops.)</span></span></div>
<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;">Sign up for the Workshop now to receive your FREE Gifts &#8212; <a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/workshops--free.aspx">click here!</a></span></strong></p>
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<div><strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; color: #990000; font-size: large;">New! Our Best-Selling Bargain Boxes</span></strong></div>
<div><strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; color: #990000; font-size: large;">Are Now Available Cleaned!</span></strong></div>
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<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/bargaingourdboxes-1.aspx"><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/BargainMixShapeClean.png" border="0" alt="Gourds" hspace="7" width="215" height="180" align="right" /></a>Now you can get all of the best-selling Bargain Boxes cleaned and ready to craft! No more scrubbing gourds!</span></p>
<div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">&#8220;Hello&#8230;I got my &#8230;bargain boxes just now and WOWWWWW I am soooo happy with the boxes I got!!!!&#8221;</span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">- <strong>Nicole Campanella</strong>, Mullan, ID</span></div>
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<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">If you love saving money than the <strong>Bargain Gourds</strong> are for you! Bargain gourds are gourds that have cracks or blemishes so they cannot go into our regular line of Gourd Boxes, but with a little wood filler or creative cut-outs they make fantastic art pieces. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">At over <strong>50% OFF</strong> the regular price, they live up to their &#8220;Bargain&#8221; name! <a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/bargaingourdboxes-1.aspx">Click Here</a> to See Our Bargain Boxes of Cleaned Gourds!</span></p>
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<div><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</span></div>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>New Gourd Video Clip, Plus a FREE Gourd Offer!</h1>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">Now you can create your own beautiful woodburned gourd art with the dual-port professional woodburner! <span style="color: #990000;"><strong>View the video now:</strong></span></span></p>
<p><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/burnmaster-eagle-demo.aspx"><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/video_dualport.jpg" border="0" alt="Burnmaster Eagle Woodburner" width="250" height="140" /></a></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><strong><span style="color: #990000; font-size: medium;">Limited Time Offer:</span></strong> Get the top-selling DVD, &#8220;Woodburning on Gourds,&#8221; with Carrie Dearing,<br />
<strong>a $24.95 value, FREE* when you buy the Burnmaster dual-port woodburner!</strong></span> <a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/woodburnerburnmastereagle2port.aspx">Click Here!</a></p>
<p><em><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">*Only while supplies last</span></em></p>
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<hr /><strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/gourdpieces.aspx"><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/Gourd-Practice-Pieces.jpg" border="0" alt="Gourd-Practice-Pieces" hspace="2" width="85" height="200" align="right" /></a></span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; color: #000000; font-size: medium;">Get a <span style="color: #990000;">FREE box</span> of cleaned Practice Gourds, <span style="color: #990000;">a $40.00 Value! </span></span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">One of our most popular products is the bag of Gourd Practice Pieces (see photo, right), great for testing colors or trying new techniques.</span> Now instead of pieces, you can get the whole gourd intact with the <a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/practicegourds.aspx">box of cleaned Practice Gourds</a>!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/practicegourds.aspx"><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/art_Dana_Richardson.jpg" border="0" alt="gourd art by Dana Richardson" hspace="4" width="145" height="205" align="left" /></a><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">Practice Gourds are <strong>lower quality gourds</strong>, usually with minor shell damage, but they are great for trying out design ideas, practicing your woodburning, testing colors, and even for making &#8220;extra creative&#8221; finished artwork!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">Pictured left, this beautiful piece of gourd art by Dana Richardson was created using an &#8220;aesthetically challenged&#8221; gourd with a large crack extending down from the rim (seen on the upper right side of the gourd). </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">The artist incorporated the crack into her overall design giving her piece an &#8216;ancient pottery&#8217; effect.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">Now you can get a <strong>box of 7-10 <em>cleaned</em> Practice Gourds, <span style="color: #990000;">a $40.00 value</span></strong>, for <strong>just $9.99** when you buy any box of high-quality gourds (aka &#8220;Gourds-by-the-Box)</strong> shown below! Or <strong>get the box of cleaned Practice Gourds <span style="color: #990000;">FREE</span></strong>** with purchase of <strong>any 2 boxes</strong> of high-quality gourds! </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">To get your <span style="color: #990000;"><strong>discounted $9.99 box</strong></span> of Practice Gourds with <strong>purchase of 1 regular box</strong>, be sure to use <span style="color: #000000;">coupon</span><span style="color: #990000;"> <span style="color: #000000;">code</span> <strong>PGS999</strong></span> at check out. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">To get your <span style="color: #990000;"><strong>FREE box</strong></span> of Practice Gourds with <strong>purchase of 2 or more regular boxe</strong>s, be sure to use <span style="color: #000000;">coupon</span><span style="color: #990000;"> <span style="color: #000000;">code</span> <strong>PGSFREE</strong></span> at check out.</span></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; color: #990000; font-size: medium;">Note: </span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: medium;">To get your discounted or <span style="color: #990000;">FREE</span> box of cleaned Practice Gourds, <span style="color: #990000;">you must start by adding it to your cart</span> &#8212; <a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/practicegourds.aspx">Click Here!</a></span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; color: #990000; font-size: medium;"><strong>High Quality, Gourds-by-the-Box Selections:</strong></span></p>
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<div><span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Bottle Gourds</span><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/bottlegourds.aspx"><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/box_bottles_5.jpg" border="0" alt="Bottle Gourds" width="150" height="106" align="bottom" /></a></div>
<p><span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">5 Boxes to choose from</span></td>
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<div><span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Round Body Gourds</span><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/roundbodygourds.aspx"> <img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/box_roundbody5.jpg" border="0" alt="Round Body Gourds" width="150" height="121" align="bottom" /></a></div>
<p><span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">6 Boxes to choose from</span></td>
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<div><span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Tall Body Gourds</span><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/tallbodygourds.aspx"> <img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/box_tb.jpg" border="0" alt="Tall Body Gourds" width="164" height="136" align="bottom" /></a></div>
<p><span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">5 Boxes to choose from</span></td>
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<div><span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Pear &amp; Tear Drop Gourds</span><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/pearandteardropgourds.aspx"> <img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/box_td.jpg" border="0" alt="Pear and Tear Drop gourds" width="156" height="127" /></a></div>
<p><span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">6 Boxes to choose from</span></td>
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<div><span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Canteen Gourds</span><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/canteengourds.aspx"> <img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/box_canteen.jpg" border="0" alt="Canteen Gourds" width="172" height="110" /></a></div>
<p><span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">5 Boxes to choose from</span></td>
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<div><span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Jewelry Gourds</span><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/boxofjewelrygourds-mixedshapes.aspx"> <img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/box_jewelry.jpg" border="0" alt="Jewelry Gourds" width="177" height="104" /></a></div>
<p><span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">5 Boxes to choose from</span></td>
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<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><em>**Not valid with any other offers or coupons. Practice Gourds box offered with purchase of boxes listed above and does not include Bargain Boxes. Offer good only while supplies last. There are no refunds for Practice Gourds, all sales are final.</em></span></p>
<hr /><strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; color: #990000; font-size: large;">Call for 2011 Calendar Photos:</span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; color: #000000; font-size: small;"><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/calendar2010_cover_sm.jpg" border="0" alt="2010 gourd art calendar" hspace="2" width="150" height="113" align="right" />You could be one of the lucky artists to <strong>have your work featured in the 2011 Gourd Art Calendar!</strong> If selected, your name and artwork will be given a month in the calendar, and <strong>your page will include your web site address and/or the contact information of your choice.</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; color: #000000; font-size: small;">This is <span style="color: #990000;"><strong>an incredible advertising opportunity</strong></span> and an excellent way to get your name out there as a professional gourd artist.</span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"> There is <strong>no cost</strong> to have your art work in the calendar, and as a featured artist you will be <strong>able to purchase copies at half-price!</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/art_bill_colligen_calendar.jpg" border="0" alt="gourd art by Bill Colligen" hspace="5" width="165" height="180" align="left" />Photos must be copyright free, professional quality (see photo left, gourd art by Bill Colligen) and shot with a camera that is 8 megapixels or larger. Please send as a digital file in .jpg format to: <a href="mailto:Jaclyn@welburngourdfarm.com">Jaclyn@welburngourdfarm.com</a>. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">If you do not have an 8 megapixel camera and are willing to mail or hand deliver your art to be photographed in our studio, please email a regular digital photo of your artwork, and if chosen, we will make arrangements to have your piece photographed in our studio.</span></p>
<hr /><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">Gourdially Yours,<br />
<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></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">We’re hoping you will enjoy the Gourd Art Festival so much you will want to attend on both days! That’s why we’re offering <strong>HALF PRICE on Welburn gourds Sunday of the Festival</strong> <strong>for all those who attend the show Saturday and purchase their Sunday admission tickets before they leave on Saturday.</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">To get your Sunday 50% of Gourds Coupon simply attend the Gourd Art Festival Saturday and while you are there, purchase a <strong>discounted $8 admission ticket</strong> for Sunday! </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><em><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif;">(Please Note: If you have already purchased advanced tickets for both Saturday and Sunday, just show your Sunday tickets at the Information Booth <strong>on Saturday during the event </strong>and you will receive a 50% off gourds coupon you can redeem on Sunday June 27th.)</span></em></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: x-small;"><span id="more-164"></span>* Half price is for raw, uncrafted gourds only. Cleaning charges are not half-price. The 50% off coupon is valid for Sunday, June 27th, 2010 only and may not be used on Saturday (hey, otherwise what incentive would you have to come back, right?).</span></p>
<hr /><strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; color: #000000; font-size: large;">NEW Gourd Festival Updates!</span></strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; color: #990000; font-size: medium;">The FREE Parking Passes are almost Gone!</span></strong></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="Gourd Festival" hspace="3" width="250" height="151" align="right" />Order 3 or more festival tickets in advance and receive a FREE parking pass to the event! There are just a few free parking passes left so <span style="color: #990000;"><strong>you must act now</strong></span> to get yours &#8212; <a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/festival.aspx"><strong>Click Here!</strong></a></span></p>
<p><em>&#8220;<span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">Fantastic! I love to attend every year&#8230;I travel about 200 miles one way to attend and would not miss it!</span></em><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">&#8220;</span></p>
<p>-<strong> Sandra Heinig</strong>, California City, CA</p>
<p><strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; color: #990000; font-size: medium;">Tribute to Larry McClelland</span></strong></p>
<p><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/art_larry_mcclelland_peacoc.jpg" border="0" alt="Larry McClelland" hspace="7" width="125" height="192" align="left" /><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">The <em><strong>California Gourd Society</strong></em> is sponsoring a special gourd art display and sale to honor late artist <strong>Larry McClelland</strong>. Larry was a great supporter, volunteer, and participant in the California Gourd Society’s Gourd Art Competition at the Welburn Gourd Farm.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><em>(Pictured left, Peacock gourd by Larry McClelland)</em></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">For more information on the special tribute to Larry McClelland and to find out how you can enjoy his art work during this year&#8217;s <strong>14th annual Gourd Art Festival</strong>, please visit <a href="http://www.gourdfestival.com/larrymcclelland.shtml"><strong>www.GourdFestival.com</strong></a></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_christine_chan1.jpg" alt="Christine Chan" hspace="7" width="200" height="397" align="left" />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.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">Christine Chan, whose art work is shown at left and below, was discovered through the exhibition of her art at last year’s<strong> People&#8217;s Choice Competition</strong>. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">Not only did she win second place in her division, <strong>she is exhibiting at this year&#8217;s Festival </strong>because her artwork is in such demand! </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><em><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/art_christine_chan2.jpg" alt="Christine Chan" hspace="7" vspace="7" width="216" height="220" align="right" /></em>Be sure to stop by her booth during the event to see her newest creations.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><em>(Pictured left and right, gourd art by Christine Chan)</em></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">The <strong>People&#8217;s Choice Competition</strong> is your chance to gain exposure as an artist. Be sure to enter your artwork for this year&#8217;s competition!</span></p>
<p><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="color: #990000;"><strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: medium;">We’re Bringing the Gourd Art Festival to You!</span></strong></span></p>
<p>Not able to make the trip to attend the <a href="http://www.GourdFestival.com">14th Annual Gourd Art Festival</a>? Then let us bring you a small taste of the kind of art that will be on display at the Festival!</p>
<p>Every festival we aquire new art pieces to display and sell in our store, but we need to make room. This means huge discounts on what is currently in stock, and pieces will be showcased in the newsletter and made available for purchase to everyone who is an email subscriber!</p>
<p>Here are this week&#8217;s picks:</p>
<p><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/no_background.jpg" alt="Michelle Abreau" width="400" height="374" /></p>
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<p>Gourd Art by <strong>Michelle Abreau</strong></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Measures approx. 12 inches tall and 13 inches wide.</span></p>
<p>Valued at $500. <strong>On sale for just $295!</strong></p>
<p><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/gloria_crane_wings.jpg" alt="Gloria Crane" width="400" height="378" /></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Gourd Art by <strong>Gloria Crane</strong></span></p>
<p>Measures approx. 8 inches tall and 10 inches wide.</p>
<p>Valued at $250. <strong>On sale now for just $145!</strong></p>
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<p>Gourd Art by <strong>Bonnie Gibson</strong></p>
<p>This gourd measures 13 inches tall and its 11 inches wide.</p>
<p>Valued at $1,500. <strong>On sale now for just $895!</strong></p>
<p>For questions or to purchase any of these art pieces, please email Christy Barajas. <a href="mailto:Christy@welburngourdfarm.com">Christy@welburngourdfarm.com</a></p>
<hr /><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; color: #990000; font-size: medium;"><strong>There&#8217;s Still Time to Register for Festival Gourd Art Classes!</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; color: #990000; font-size: medium;"><strong><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/art_dw_basketry.jpg" border="0" alt="Don Weeke" hspace="3" width="225" height="289" align="right" /></strong></span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">Gourd Art Classes have been expanded to three days for this year&#8217;s Gourd Festival, the Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday before the event, and over 30 incredible classes are being offered!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">The &#8220;Gourd Basketry&#8221; class by Don Weeke is the ONLY class in the history of the Gourd Festival to be offered every year, year after year. Why? Because it is one of the most popular classes every taught and is still in demand!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><em>(Pictured right, gourd basketry art by Done Weeke)</em></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">To register for Don Weeke&#8217;s &#8220;Gourd Basketry&#8221; class or for any of the other exciting classes, <a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/classes.aspx">Click Here!</a></span></p>
<hr /><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">Gourdially Yours,</span></p>
<p><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/">The Welburn Gourd Farm</a></p>
<p>40635 De Luz Rd.<br />
Fallbrook, CA 92028<br />
Toll-Free: 1-877-420-2613<br />
International Callers: 1-760-728-4271</p>
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(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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<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[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><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><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 />
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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 of mixed shapes!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><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! Order Now to Get Your <span style="color: #990000;">FREE Gift</span> Valued at <span style="color: #990000;">$75.51!</span></strong></span></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/email_03_04_09/basketball.jpg" border="0" alt="basketball gourd" hspace="3" width="125" height="123" align="right" />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 the best time of year to <a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/mapanddirections.aspx">come to the farm</a> and <a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/customordergourds.aspx">place your custom order</a> to get the best selection of gourds!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">(Pictured right, the perfectly round and <strong>extremely</strong> thick-shelled &#8220;sphere&#8221; gourd is one of many shapes <strong>only available</strong> at the farm due to the limited quantity grown.)</span></p>
<p><strong>Unable to come to the farm? </strong>Now for a limited time, simply place a phone or Internet order for $100 or more <strong>using <span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">coupon code 2VM</span> </strong>and you&#8217;ll receive a <span style="color: #990000;"><strong>FREE Gift valued at $75.51!</strong></span></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/freegiftwithpurchase-1.aspx"><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/freegift_jewlDVD.jpg" border="0" alt="free gift" hspace="7" width="255" height="233" /></a></span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><span id="more-154"></span>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 of mixed shapes!</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">Your order can include <a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/toolsandsupplies.aspx">gourd tools</a>, <a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/booksanddvds.aspx">gourd books and DVDs</a>, <a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/colorsandfinishes.aspx">GourdMaster™ colors and finishes</a>, pre-washed <a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/gourdsbythebox.aspx">gourds-by-the-box</a>, or any combination in between. That&#8217;s right, <strong>any order</strong> (excluding gourd <strong><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/box-roundbodygourds-mediumsizes.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="left" /></a></strong>classes) <strong>of $100 or more qualifies to receive the free gift*!</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">(Pictured left, round body gourds, cleaned and craft ready. Buy the box of 6 gourds, 7&#8243;- 8&#8243; in diameter, <strong>regularly $86.68,<span style="color: #990000;"> just $57.46!</span></strong></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 with your order of $100 or more.</span> Or call us toll free at 1-877-420-2613 to order by phone.</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;"><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>
<hr /><strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; color: #990000; font-size: medium;">Here&#8217;s What People Are Saying About the New Gloria Crane DVD!</span></strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/dvd-makingabutterflyvotiveandbutterflyoillampwithgloriacrane.aspx"><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/DVD_case_butterfly_gc.jpg" border="0" alt="DVD cover" width="125" height="178" align="right" /></a><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">&#8220;I purchased the Butterfly Votive and Oil Lamp dvd. It is wonderful! The instructions were very clear and precise. I can&#8217;t wait to get started on my own project.&#8221; -<strong>C. Hardy </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">&#8220;We purchased the votive candle DVD, excellent job, Love it very much and learned some neat tips and tricks.&#8221;<br />
Thanks. August &amp; Rosemary Calderaro, Originals In Wood</span></p>
<div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">&#8220;Love the butterfly votive with Gloria. Great job, easy to understand and follow.&#8221; </span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">-<strong> D. Hines, CO</strong></span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">Have you purchased any of the below DVDs?<br />
</span><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></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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<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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<p><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></td>
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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/bill_colligen_sm.jpg" alt="gourd art by Bill Colligen" hspace="3" width="125" height="118" 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 (artwork pictured at left)</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>Second &#8220;Filigree&#8221; Gourd Art Class Now Available!</strong></span></p>
<p><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="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><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 />
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<div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; color: #000000; font-size: small;">Special Offer on Carrie Dearing&#8217;s New DVD!</span> <span><strong>FREE Gift PLUS $10.00 discount coupon!</strong></span></div>
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<hr /><strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; color: #990000; font-size: medium;">Special Offer on Carrie Dearing&#8217;s</span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: medium;"> <a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/corn-bowl-dvd.aspx">New DVD!</a></span></strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/dvd-makingabutterflyvotiveandbutterflyoillampwithgloriacrane-1.aspx"><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/DVD_cover2_cornbowl.jpg" border="0" alt="" hspace="5" width="125" height="177" align="left" /></a></span></strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">Now you can make your own &#8220;Indian Corn Bowl&#8221; with carved out corn designs! If you want to know how to create beautiful carved out images, you will love this DVD! Carrie also gives an alternate woodburned option for those who prefer not to carve.</span></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">This incredible DVD has almost 2 hours of complete step-by-step instruction,</span></strong> <span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; color: #990000; font-size: small;"><strong>PLUS a second DVD</strong></span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"> with an exclusive interview with the artist and <strong>an extended Blooper Reel</strong> that will have you laughing like never before! (yes, it&#8217;s even better than the Blooper Reel on <a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/dvd-woodburningongourdswithcarriedearing.aspx">her first DVD!</a>) </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif;">Just $29.95</span></strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif;"> for the 2-DVD package, and it <strong>comes with 2 valuable coupons inside! </strong></span></span>Or take advantage of our very special offer below!</p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><strong>On the 1st DVD you will discover:<span id="more-146"></span></strong></span></p>
<div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">• Placing your design symmetrically and evenly on your gourd.</span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">• Transferring your design using carbon paper or <a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/sticknburndesigntranfersheets5pkforinkjetprinters.aspx">Stick &#8216;n Burn design transfer paper</a>.</span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">• Simple techniques to use when woodburning your design.</span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">• How to cut and clean your gourd the quick and easy way.</span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">• The best method to use when applying your <a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/gourdinkdyes.aspx">ink dye</a> and why it&#8217;s so important.</span></div>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">• How to easily fix mistakes made while applying ink dye.</p>
<p>• Using 2 different structured tooth carbide burs to carve out perfect corn kernels, including tips and tricks for shaping your kernels for a realistic look.</p>
<p>• The best method to use for adding definition to your corn design.</p>
<p>• How to create your own high-quality acrylic paint colors and special tips for getting the best results with your painting.</p>
<p>• Adding a raffia rim for a finished and professional look.</p>
<p>• <strong><em>And much more!</em></strong></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><strong>On the 2nd DVD:</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">DVD #2 features an additional 20 minutes of fun with the absolutely hilarious &#8216;Blooper Reel&#8217; (yes, it&#8217;s even better than the one on her first DVD!), plus an exclusive interview with the artist.</span></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; color: #990000; font-size: small;">SPECIAL OFFER: </span></strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">Now for a limited time, get Carrie&#8217;s NEW DVD plus 4 nice thick, round-body gourds in the 9&#8243;- 10&#8243; size, ideal for making corn bowls,<strong> AND <span style="color: #990000;">3 FREE</span> extra-thick 5&#8243; Canteen gourds, </strong>perfect for practicing your carving, all for one low price! </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">And that&#8217;s not all! To help cover part of the shipping cost (or all of the shipping cost, depending on your delivery zone), you&#8217;ll also receive<strong> <span style="color: #990000;">an additional $10.00 off</span> </strong>when you enter coupon code DVDP10 during check out! <strong>Total value for this package is over $102.00, but when you act now you can get it for<span style="color: #990000;"> just $72.80</span> with the coupon!</strong></span></p>
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<div><strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">Total Value, $102.87, Just $82.80 PLUS get an additional $10.00 Off</span></strong></div>
<div><strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">when you use coupon code DVDP10 at check out &#8212; <span style="color: #990000;">You get it all for</span> <span style="color: #990000;">Just $72.80!</span></span></strong></div>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif;">Already own the DVD?</span></strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif;"> Please <strong>post your comments</strong> at the bottom of the product page &#8211; <a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/corn-bowl-dvd.aspx">click here!</a></span></span></p>
<hr /><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; color: #990000; font-size: medium;"><strong>Come to Opening Day at the Welburn Gourd Farm!</strong></span></div>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><strong>Opeing Day</strong> is <strong>Monday, March 1st, 2010</strong> and is the first day the new crop of gourds is available to the public at the farm. It&#8217;s always a huge event for gourd lovers because some of the most beautiful and sought-after gourd shapes are available!</span></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; color: #990000; font-size: medium;">FREE Grab Bag worth $75.00!</span></strong></p>
<p><strong><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/grab_bag2010.jpg" border="0" alt="" hspace="5" width="125" height="194" align="left" /></strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><strong>Starting March 1st,</strong> Opening Day, you&#8217;ll receive a <strong>FREE Grab Bag of gourds, <span style="color: #990000;">a $75.00 value</span></strong>, with any gourd purchase at the Farm of just $50 or more, only while supplies last!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">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>. (Please note, these gourds are from last year&#8217;s crop and may have some cracks or shell damage.)</span></p>
<p><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><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">New gourds will be brought in all month long (and even into April) as they dry and become ready for purchase, but <strong>it pays to come the first week to take advantage of the FREE Grab Bag offer!</strong></span></p>
<p><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.</span></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; color: #990000; font-size: small;">Please Note:</span></strong> <span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">The gourd farm is currently closed to walk-in customers for harvest time and will re-open on March 1st. The office is open for all Internet and phone orders, however.</span></p>
<hr /><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; color: #990000; font-size: medium;"><strong>Sign Up Now for Spring and Summer (June Festival) Gourd Art Classes!</strong></span></p>
<p><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/classes.aspx"><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/cls_CD_adobe.jpg" border="0" alt="" hspace="4" width="231" height="244" align="left" /></a><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">The Spring and Summer Gourd Art Classes are filling up very quickly this year, so please reserve your spaces now.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">Pictured left, the &#8220;Adobe Vessel&#8221; class with Carrie Dearing features inlay of beaded strands, patina finish, and the adobe buildings on top are created by carving out the gourd, there is no clay at all!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">To register for this or many other exciting classes, <a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/classes.aspx"><strong>click here!</strong></a></span></p>
<hr /><strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">Early Exhibitor Registration Deadline for the June Gourd Art Festival is <span style="color: #990000;">March 1st, 2010!</span></span></strong></p>
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<hr /><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: medium;"><strong><span style="color: #990000;">NEW</span> <a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/transparentpigmentpowders.aspx">Transparent Pigment Powders</a>:</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">Everyone is talking about the <span style="color: #990000;"><strong>NEW Transparent Pigment Powders by GourdMaster™!</strong></span> Different than the original line of GourdMaster™ Pigment Powders, which are opaque, the new Transparent <a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/transparentpowdercompleteset.aspx"><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/art_gc_waterscene3.jpg" border="0" alt="gourd art by Gloria Crane" hspace="4" width="175" height="271" align="right" /></a>Powders allow you to <strong>create an incredible &#8220;see through&#8221; effect </strong>for amazing new looks with your gourd art.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">Pictured right and below, gourd art by Gloria Crane featuring <a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/transparentpigmentpowders.aspx">Transparent Pigment Powders</a> for the dragonfly wings.</span></p>
<p><strong><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/art_gc_dragonfly_close.jpg" border="0" alt="" hspace="5" width="150" height="201" align="left" /></strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">Transparent Pigment Powders come in <span style="color: #990000;"><strong>two different luster choices</strong></span>. The <strong>Shimmer luster</strong> gives you a look with more sparkle, while the <strong>Satin luster</strong> creates a softer look.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><strong>Now with this special offer</strong>, you get all 7 colors of the new Transparent Pigment Powders in <strong>both the Simmer luster and the Satin luster</strong>, <span style="color: #990000;"><strong>14 powders total,</strong></span></span> <span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><strong>regularly $54.46, for <span style="color: #990000;">just $44.95!</span></strong></span></p>
<p><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/dvd-makingabutterflyvotiveandbutterflyoillampwithgloriacrane.aspx"><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/DVD_case_butterfly_gc.jpg" border="0" alt="dvd" hspace="3" width="125" height="178" align="right" /></a><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">Get the powder set at an <span style="color: #990000;"><strong>even greater discount</strong></span> when you <strong>order the new DVD</strong>, &#8220;<a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/dvd-makingabutterflyvotiveandbutterflyoillampwithgloriacrane.aspx">Making a Butterfly Votive and Butterfly Oil Lamp</a>&#8221; with Gloria Crane.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">Not only does the DVD show you how to create a beautiful finish using the Transparent Powder (shown in the &#8220;Bonus&#8221; section), <strong>you&#8217;ll also receive a coupon inside the DVD case for <span style="color: #990000;">$15.00 off</span></strong> the set of new powders, <strong>regularly $54.46, <span style="color: #990000;">just $39.46</span> when you use your coupon!</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">The DVD was just released last week and normally sells for $29.95, but you can get it for just $24.95 when you order now, and because it includes the $15.00 coupon you get even more value! To order the DVD, <a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/dvd-makingabutterflyvotiveandbutterflyoillampwithgloriacrane.aspx">click here!</a></span></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">If you would like to purchase <span style="color: #990000;">BOTH</span> the DVD and Transparent Pigment Powder set using the coupon inside the DVD, <a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/transparentpowdercompleteset-1.aspx">click here!</a></span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><strong>To purchase <span style="color: #990000;">ONLY</span> the NEW Transparent Pigment Powders set,</strong> <strong><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/transparentpowdercompleteset.aspx">click here!</a></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">Gourdially Yours,<br />
<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></p>
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<div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; color: #000000; font-size: small;">Get the <span style="color: #990000;"><strong>New</strong></span><strong> Transparent Pigment Powders</strong> at a <span style="color: #990000;"><strong>Special, Introductory Price!</strong></span></span></div>
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<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: medium;"><strong><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/transparentpigmentpowders.aspx">NEW Transparent Pigment Powders:</a></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><span id="more-143"></span>Everyone is talking about the <span style="color: #990000;"><strong>NEW Transparent Pigment Powders by GourdMaster™!</strong></span> Different than the original line of GourdMaster™ Pigment Powders, which are opaque, the new Transparent <a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/transparentpowdercompleteset.aspx"><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/art_gc_waterscene3.jpg" border="0" alt="gourd art by Gloria Crane" hspace="4" width="175" height="271" align="right" /></a>Powders allow you to <strong>create an incredible &#8220;see through&#8221; effect </strong>for amazing new looks with your gourd art.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">Pictured right and below, gourd art by Gloria Crane featuring <a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/transparentpigmentpowders.aspx">Transparent Pigment Powders</a> for the dragonfly wings.</span></p>
<p><strong><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/art_gc_dragonfly_close.jpg" border="0" alt="" hspace="3" width="150" height="201" align="left" /></strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">Transparent Pigment Powders come in <span style="color: #990000;"><strong>two different luster choices</strong></span>. The <strong>Shimmer luster</strong> gives you a look with more sparkle, while the <strong>Satin luster</strong> creates a softer look.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><strong>Now with this special offer</strong>, you get all 7 colors of the new Transparent Pigment Powders in <strong>both the Simmer luster and the Satin luster</strong>, <span style="color: #990000;"><strong>14 powders total,</strong></span></span> <span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><strong>regularly $54.46, for <span style="color: #990000;">just $44.95!</span></strong></span></p>
<p><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/dvd-makingabutterflyvotiveandbutterflyoillampwithgloriacrane.aspx"><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/DVD_case_butterfly_gc.jpg" border="0" alt="dvd" hspace="3" width="125" height="178" align="right" /></a><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">Get the powder set at an <span style="color: #990000;"><strong>even greater discount</strong></span> when you <strong>order the new DVD</strong>, &#8220;<a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/dvd-makingabutterflyvotiveandbutterflyoillampwithgloriacrane.aspx">Making a Butterfly Votive and Butterfly Oil Lamp</a>&#8221; with Gloria Crane.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">Not only does the DVD show you how to create a beautiful finish using the Transparent Powder (shown in the &#8220;Bonus&#8221; section), <strong>you&#8217;ll also receive a coupon inside the DVD case for <span style="color: #990000;">$15.00 off</span></strong> the set of new powders, <strong>regularly $54.46, <span style="color: #990000;">just $39.46</span> when you use your coupon!</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">The DVD was just released last week and normally sells for $29.95, but you can get it for just $24.95 when you order now, and because it includes the $15.00 coupon you get even more value! <strong>Order the NEW Transparent Pigment Powders now</strong> &#8212; <strong><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/transparentpowdercompleteset.aspx">click here!</a></strong></span></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; color: #990000; font-size: medium;">Submit Your Vote for Classes on DVD!</span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">Gloria Crane offers so many incredible classes, we just can&#8217;t decide what to offer next on DVD! <strong>Place your vote now</strong> using our <a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/more/">online voting form</a> and choose which class or classes you want offered next on DVD.</span></p>
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<div><strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: medium;">See the complete list of Gloria Crane Classes</span></strong></div>
<div><strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: medium;">for DVD and cast your vote now &#8212; <a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/more/">click here!</a></span></strong></div>
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<p><strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: medium;">Visit Us at the Wuertz Gourd Festival Next Weekend for a <span class="style12">FREE Gift!</span></span></strong></p>
<p><span class="Body_Text"><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/wuertz_festival_sm.jpg" alt="" hspace="4" width="148" height="109" align="left" /></span><span class="style16"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">The 7th Annual Wuertz Gourd Festival <span class="style11">takes place next weekend</span>, February 5th, 6th, and 7th, 2010, at the <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&amp;source=s_q&amp;hl=en&amp;geocode=&amp;q=Pinal+County+Fairgrounds,+Casa+Grande,+AZ&amp;sll=37.0625,-95.677068&amp;sspn=50.69072,113.90625&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;ll=32.877569,-111.570282&amp;spn=0.205005,0.444946&amp;z=12&amp;iwloc=A">Pinal County Fairgrounds</a> in Casa Grande, Arizona!</span></span></p>
<p><span class="Body_Text"><strong><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/calendar2010_cover_sm.jpg" alt="" hspace="4" width="150" height="113" align="right" /></strong></span><span class="style17"><strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">Be sure to visit us at the GourdMaster™ Booth</span></strong></span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"> located in the main exhibit hall, booth E12-14 (on right hand side towards the back), and when you <strong>purchase just $35 or more</strong>, you&#8217;ll receive the Limited Edition, 2010 Gourd Art Calendar, <strong>a $20.00 value, <span class="style12">absolutely FREE!</span>*</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: x-small;">*limit one per customer. Not valid with any other offers.</span></p>
<p class="style18"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">The Wuertz family <strong>does an outstanding job putting on their annual event</strong>, and if you love gourds this is a show not to be missed! Come out and enjoy the fun, including amazing gourd art and gourd supplies, fun gourd art classes, great food, entertainment, and more!</span></p>
<p class="style19"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">Show hours are <strong>Friday and Saturday, 9am-5pm, Sunday, 10am-3pm</strong>. Admission is just $6.00 (or get a 3-day pass for $12) and kids 12 and under get in F-R-E-E! For directions to the gourd festival, <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&amp;source=s_q&amp;hl=en&amp;geocode=&amp;q=Pinal+County+Fairgrounds,+Casa+Grande,+AZ&amp;sll=37.0625,-95.677068&amp;sspn=50.69072,113.90625&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;ll=32.877569,-111.570282&amp;spn=0.205005,0.444946&amp;z=12&amp;iwloc=A">click here! </a>To find out more, visit the Wuertz Gourd Farm web site at <a href="http://wuertzfarm.com/Festivalhome.html">WuertzFarm.com</a>.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; color: #990000; font-size: medium;"><strong>Featured Gourd Art:</strong></span></p>
<p><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/fga_serena_kovalosky7.jpg" alt="" hspace="5" width="350" height="272" align="left" /><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">This stunning piece by Serena Kovalosky is entitled &#8220;Earthpod II&#8221; and was several months in creation. </span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">Serena Kovalosky&#8217;s work is inspired by the pristine wilderness of the mountains surrounding her studio. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">This particular piece represents a “carrying vessel”, symbolic of the pods in nature that carry seeds for the next generation.</span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">Earthpod II is ornately woodburned with organic designs representing earth, seeds and water</span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif;">. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">Gold alloy gilding enhances the nobility of the piece&#8217;s symbolic function.</span></p>
<div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">Dimensions: 10”(d) x 5½”(h).</span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">Asking Price: $600</span><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/fga_serena_kovalosky8.jpg" alt="" hspace="4" width="350" height="296" align="right" /><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">This second piece, entitled, &#8220;Ancient Tree Bowl,&#8221; was carved entirely by hand and was made to look though it might have been found on the forest floor.</span></div>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">The deep mahogany interior showcases the intricate carving as well as the detailed design work that has been woodburned onto the surface. The bottom half is gilded in a richly antiqued gold alloy, bringing the piece into the contemporary realm.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">Dimensions: 7½”(d) x 6”(h), including stand. Asking Price: $700</span></p>
<p><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;">To purchase these pieces please contact the artist directly at</span>:<br />
<span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">Serena Kovalosky<br />
</span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">Phone: (518) 282-9202<br />
Email: <a href="mailto:serena@kovalosky.com">serena@kovalosky.com</a><br />
Web site: <a href="http://www.kovalosky.com/">www.kovalosky.com</a></span></p>
<p><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;">Be sure to see our FREE online tutorials on gourd art &#8212; <a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/videotutorials.aspx">click here!</a></span></p>
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		<description><![CDATA["Dear Welburns, Received the boxes of your gourd [Clearance Box] special and can honestly say that they are the best commercial gourds I've ever gotten. A nice assortment: thick for carving, good size mix and a few oddballs for those 'special projects'. Thank you ever so much!" - Roberta Smashey, Pleasanton, Texas ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><strong><span style="color: #000000; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif;">There Are Still A Few <em>Cleaned</em> 70% Off Clearance Boxes Left, and We&#8217;ve <span style="color: #990000;">Cut the Prices Even More</span> to Move them Out!</span></span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">&#8220;Dear Welburns, Received the boxes of your gourd [<a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/clearancesalebox.aspx">Clearance Box</a>] special and can honestly say that they are the best commercial gourds I&#8217;ve ever gotten. A nice assortment: thick for carving, good size mix and a few oddballs for those &#8216;special projects&#8217;. Thank you ever so much!&#8221; &#8211; Roberta Smashey, Pleasanton, Texas </span></p>
<div><strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: large;">Get 2 Cleaned Clearance Sale Boxes, </span></strong><strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: large;">Regularly $519.58, <span style="color: #990000;">just $159.88, <span style="color: #000000;">plus </span>FREE Shipping!</span></span></strong><strong><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/clearancesalebox.aspx"><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/pre_boxed1a.jpg" border="0" alt="box" hspace="7" vspace="5" width="150" height="146" align="left" /></a></strong></div>
<div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">All the uncleaned, 70% Off <a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/clearancesalebox.aspx">Clearance Boxes</a> have been sold, but there are <strong>still a few cleaned boxes left! </strong></span></div>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">We&#8217;ve <strong>reduced the cleaning charge</strong> from the average cost of $1.50 per gourd to just $0.50 per gourd,which means a <strong>box that would normally cost $259.79 is now <span style="color: #990000;">just $134.95</span></strong>, plus you get $14.95 flat rate shipping!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><strong><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/clearancesalebox.aspx"><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/cleaned_clearance.jpg" border="0" alt="cleaned gourds" hspace="3" width="175" height="134" align="right" /></a></strong></span><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif;">But it gets even better!</span></strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif;"> Now when you <strong>buy 2 boxes (or more)</strong>, the <strong>price drops to an incredible <span style="color: #990000;">$79.94 per box</span>, plus you&#8217;ll receive <span style="color: #990000;">FREE shipping!</span></strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">&#8220;Greetings, I just received my two [<a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/clearancesalebox.aspx">clearance</a>] boxes today of huge and wonderful gourds. Thanks very much for good products and free shipping and good service.&#8221; -Valerie B.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">What&#8217;s in the Clearance Box? Each box contains 40 randomly selected gourds, which means shapes will vary (and each box is different!), 17 gourds in the 5-12 inch diameter size and 23 gourds in the mini size (under 3 inches).</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/clearancesalebox.aspx"><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/clearance2.jpg" border="0" alt="uncleaned gourd" hspace="3" vspace="1" width="100" height="146" align="left" /></a>These are <strong>quality gourds,</strong> not rotten or ugly throwaways, and because they are randomly selected you get various shapes and every box is different!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/clearancesalebox.aspx"><img src="http://www.welburngourds.com/images/selecting.jpg" border="0" alt="selecting a gourd" hspace="4" width="170" height="128" align="right" /></a>Although we cannot screen for things like small cracks and minor shell blemishes since the gourds are packaged quickly with a random-selection process, this box comes with an <strong>unconditional guarantee!</strong> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">If you are not completely satisfied with your <span style="color: #990000;"><a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/clearancesalebox.aspx">Clearance Sale box</a></span> gourds, simply return them for a full refund!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: medium;">The <strong>Clearance Box of <span style="color: #990000;">40 CLEANED gourds</span></strong> is <strong>regularly $259.79</strong>. It&#8217;s on sale now for <strong>just $134.95</strong> with $14.95 flat rate shipping*. But if <strong>buy 2 or more boxes</strong>, each box is <strong><span style="color: #990000;">just $79.94</span> and you get <span style="color: #990000;">FREE Shipping!</span></strong></span></p>
<div><strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: large;">2 Cleaned Clearance Sale Boxes,</span></strong></div>
<div><strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: large;">Regularly $519.58, <span style="color: #990000;">just $159.88, <span style="color: #000000;">plus </span>FREE Shipping!</span></span></strong></div>
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<div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">2.5&#8243;- 3&#8243;</span></div>
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<div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">23</span></div>
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<div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">17</span></div>
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<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; color: #990000; font-size: large;"><strong>*Please Note!</strong> </span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">Clearance Boxes are sent via <span style="color: #990000;"><strong>Parcel Post,</strong></span> which <span style="color: #990000;"><strong>generally takes 2-3 weeks for delivery.</strong></span> If you want your gourds delivered sooner you can pay the additional postage cost, which runs $5 &#8211; $25 more (depending on your location) by calling our office to place your order. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: small;">To take advantage of this incredible offer, simply use <strong>coupon code CLBX</strong> during check out. With the unconditional, money-back guarantee you have nothing to lose! There are just a few of the Cleaned Clearance Sale Boxs left so you must act now &#8212; <a href="http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/clearancesalebox.aspx"><strong>Click Here!</strong></a></span></p>
<p><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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