What’s a Gourd-Lover’s idea of black Friday? Steering clear of the crazy stores and staying home making beautiful, hand-made gourd gifts instead!

(pictured left, gourd oil lamp with metal leafing by Mary Segreto)

Now its easier than ever to make amazing, personalized gifts with our ready-to-craft, pre-cut and cleaned Oil Lamp Gourds and our NEW craft-ready Votive Gourds. 

NEW! Craft-Ready Votive Gourds!

 Now you can create a beautiful gourd votive the quick and easy way using Craft-Ready Votive Gourds!* Each gourd is hand selected, cleaned inside and out, custom-fitted with a glass, bell-shaped votive holder, and sanded on the bottom so it sits flat (if it does not sit flat on its own).

All that’s left for you to do is the fun part of decorating! Create cut-out designs so the light shines through or decorate as is. The perfect solution for quick and easy gourd gifts!

Each gourd comes with its own glass votive insert and is ready for crafting. Note: No-Wax Candle or regular candle sold separately.

(Pictured above, gourd art by Gloria Crane; get step-by-step instructions for creating this gourd in the DVD, “How to Make a Butterfly Votive and Oil Lamp“)

“I purchased the Butterfly Votive and Oil Lamp DVD. It is wonderful! The instructionswere very clear and precise. I can’t wait to get started on my own project.” - Carla Hardy 

Available in 3 Individual Sizes or Get Our Variety 4-Pack with FREE DVD!

• Large votive gourd (8″-9″ in diameter), $25.95
• Medium votive gourd (6″-7″ in diameter), $17.95
• Small votive gourd (4″-5″ in diameter), $13.95
• Variety 4-Pack with FREE Votive DVD: Includes: 1 large, 1 medium, and 2 small, Regularly $101.75. Now Just $69.95!Supplies are limited so be sure to place your order now – Click Here!

*Gourds will vary slightly from those shown in the photos.

Prefer to Save Money by Cutting and Cleaning Your Own Votives?

Get everything you need using the links below!

Box of Round Body Gourds	No-Wax Candle (fits in both the small and large votive inserts)	Glass Votive Inserts
Mini Crafters Saw by Proxxon	GourdMaster™ Easy Cleaner Ball	DVD – “Making a Butterfly Votive and Butterfly Oil Lamp” with Gloria Crane

Since this is the last show, we are seeing interest in both attending and exhibiting spike over previous years. In other words, this is going to be one heck of a final festival with more exhibitors and more attendees expected than in any years past!

(pictured left, gourd lamp by Christine Chan)

Now is the time to apply because exhibitor spaces are sure to sell out.

This is an incredible opportunity to have your artwork displayed at what is sure to be the largest, best-attended Gourd Art Festival we have ever had!

Submit your application today for the best chance to secure your space!

Comments from past Festival exhibitors:

“The Welburn staff was extremely helping and encouraging and I truly appreciate
their support and assistance. I also appreciate the emails featuring my art…
Thank you!! I will be attending next year!” – Christine Chan

Mary Gehley is an experienced gourd artist who has joined our team to help with product testing, research, and training.

She will also soon be available to answer your questions on all the products in the GourdMaster™ line.

Watch her very first video tutorial now. Click Here.

Large lidded gourd container with fall leaves, by Pamala Redhawk

The most popular gourd designs for fall are those featuring stunning fall leaves!

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 here!)
or any beautiful piece of gourd art for a table centerpiece!

Of course, these can all make excellent gifts as well!

Pictured right, small gourd pot with fall leaves,
by Laura Cunningham

Pictured left: Fall leaf sculpture gourd by Pamala Redhawk.

Watch Our Latest Video Tutorial for FREE!

Watch the new 30-minute gourd video, “How to Make a Fall Leaf Gourd Bowl,” right now for step-by-step instructions on using Stick ‘n Burn to create an overlapping design, using the 3-D Sander to create a high-polish finish, tips and tricks for using GourdMaster™ Ink Dye, and more! Watch Now:

Click Here to Watch Now!

Finally, you can get everything you need to make this Fall Leaf Gourd Bowl all in one easy Kit! Available in 3 options, this Kit includes the following items:

Click Here for More Information on all of our Fall Leaf Gourd Bowl Kits

The Easy Way to Put Leaves or Other Images on Your Gourds

Now you can create a fall-theme on your gourds the quick and easy way using Stick ‘n Burn Design Transfer Sheets! At just $9.95 per pack, these popular packs are a must-have!

Be sure to see the wide selection of Dover Design books filled with royalty-free, computer-ready designs you can print out right onto your Stick ‘n Burn sheets in minutes!

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.

Leaves Pack 1

Leaves Pack 2

New! Mini Gourd Projects Now Part of Workshops!The Free Gourd Workshop 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’s featured project!Sign up for October’s Hands-On Gourd Project — Your choice of one of the adorable Halloween figurines pictured left, created by Dianne Connelly!Or if you prefer you can create your own gourd bowl using one of the many Stick ‘n Burn images provided (dragonflies, geometric shapes, flowers, etc.) Space is limited, sign up now! Click here!

See Our Current Special Offers Get great deals on everything from gourds to gourd cleaner balls, and transparent acrylics (pictured left), and more!

See all the specials now, Click Here!

Last Chance to Get 10.00 Off!Sign up now for one or more of the10 exciting gourd art classes taking place at the Welburn Gourd Farm! Click Here!This is your last chance to get $10.00 off on September and October gourd classes! Click Here!Pictured right, “Morning Glories” gourd class with Pamala Redhawk, taking place Saturday, September 25th, 2010.

New! Our Best-Selling Bargain BoxesAre Now Available Cleaned!Now you can get all of the best-selling Bargain Boxes cleaned and ready to craft! No more scrubbing gourds!   “Hello…I got my …bargain boxes just now and WOWWWWW I am soooo happy with the boxes I got!!!!” - Nicole Campanella, Mullan, ID 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. At over 50% OFF the regular price, they live up to their “Bargain” name! Click Here to See Our Bargain Boxes of Cleaned Gourds!

Box of 6 medium Bottle gourds

Box Box of 6 medium Round-Body gourds

Box of 6 medium Pear/Tear Drop gourds

Box of 6 medium gourds, mixed shapes

…together with ANY of these 6 discounted sets:

1) NEW! Transparent Acrylics: Deluxe Pack	2) NEW! Transparent Acrylics: Sampler Pack	3) Ink Dye Pro Pack
Find out more about the New Transparent Acrylics, watch this video now! Click Here		Gourd art by Pamala Redhawk; Ink Dyes used for the fall leaves.

4) Transparent Pigment Powders: Complete Set See the Transparent Pigment Powders –Watch the demo video:

5) Metallic Inks: Earthtones Set     Gourd oil lamp by Gloria Crane; “Ocean Mist” Metallic Ink used for Butterfly

6) Metallic Inks: Complete Set Butterfly by Gloria Crane; created using Icy Mango and Bright Gold Metallic Inks

Just enter coupon code LDSP0910 at checkout!
Order your Box of Gourds with discounted Color Set
with Free Shipping Now – Click here!

*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.

More New Classes!Register Now and Get $10.00 Off!More new fall gourd classes have just been posted, and now you can get $10.00 off the class price if you are one of the first 40 people to sign up!Pictured right, “Leaf Sculpture” gourd class with Pamala Redhawk, taking place Saturday, November 6th, 2010. To see the list of classes and to register now, Click Here!

Click to Watch Now!

FREE Workshop this Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010There’s been some exciting changes in the FREE Workshop, held every second Saturday at the Welburn Gourd Farm!Sign up in advance and get a Free DVD, a $9.95 value! Sign up for the optional “Hands-On” gourd project and receive an additional Free DVD of your choice, up to a $29.95 value! Information and Demonstrations: 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Optional Hands-On Gourd Project: 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm     -All participants are encouraged to bring snacks or lunch and enjoy the new picnic area! -Each person who registers in advance and attends the FREE Workshop will receive a FREE DVD on working with gourds, a $9.95 value! -Each person who elects to stay and create their own gourd project for just $18 will also receive a second FREE DVD of their choice, an additional $29.95 value!   Space Is Limited! Space for doing the Hands-On Gourd Project is now limited to just 12 spaces in order to provide each participant with ample time for woodburning and project creation. Cost is just $18 and includes a cleaned, craft-ready gourd (10″ or under), plus $39.90 in FREE DVDs! (pictured right, artist and instructor, Dianne Connelly, who teaches the free workshops.) Sign up for the Workshop now to receive your FREE Gifts — click here!

Now you can get all of the best-selling Bargain Boxes cleaned and ready to craft! No more scrubbing gourds!

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.

At over 50% OFF the regular price, they live up to their “Bargain” name! Click Here to See Our Bargain Boxes of Cleaned Gourds!

International Callers: 1-760-728-4271

This is our way of saying “Thanks” this holiday! See the list of incredible Special Offers on our web site now – click here! Or come to the farm this Saturday, November 28th, 2009 and receive a FREE gourd! Just print out and show this email!

*limit one gourd per adult customer; gourd must be 8 inches or less in diameter.

Please note: the farm will be closed this Thursday and Friday, Nov. 26th & 27th. (pictured left, ‘Happy Harvest’ gourd man by Linda Noblitt)

“Just wanted to thank you all for being supportive to all the gourd artists outhere. It is much appreciated. …Thanks also for your continuing educational opportunities that you give us through free workshops, DVDs, and online courses…Take care and keep up the great work that you all do.” -Kathie C. Lane, KC Gourds, Zionsville, IN

Thank you, Kathie, and to everyone who has taken the time to write to us with comments and words of thanks!

It truly is a blessing to serve our customers, and we will continue to include special offers and free video tutorials in future issues of our newsletter. (pictured right, turkey gourd by Larry McClelland)

If we can do anything to help make your gourding more enjoyable, please let us know!

Buy 2 Boxes of ‘Mixed Sizes’ Bottle Gourds
and Get 1 FREE!

Buy 2 boxes of 5 mixed sized bottle gourds and get a 3rd box FREE!

Plus get 6 FREE gifts worth over $65.00! A total value of $206.40, just $93.86!

These bottle gourds are perfect for making holiday Santas and snowmen, and with the free project instructions included in your order you can get started right away!

Hurry, the free gifts are almost gone — Click here!

Get Your Gift Certificates Now for the Holidays!

“I love every item I have purchased from your place. I have taken two classes and hope to take many more. This is a new endeavor for me and I find decorating gourds is exciting.

Also, thank you for helping me when I have called with questions. Some of the questions were pretty silly, but you still answered them without embarrassing me. You all get a gold star for kindness.” -Clarkie Rambo

Get them a gift you KNOW they will love! A gift certificate from the Welburn Gourd Farm is the perfect solution for the gourd lover in your life. Order yours online now – click here!

Bottle gourds are perfect for making everything from holiday Santas and snowmen to beautiful pots and bowls for a table centerpiece.

(pictured left, gourd snowmen by Linda Noblitt)

Now you can get the most popular box of bottle gourds, the “Mixed Sizes” box, at a very special price! Click Here to Get Yours Now!

The box includes 5 cleaned, craft-ready gourds 5″- 10″ in diameter and normally sells for $46.93 on our web site. Now if you purchase 2 boxes you get a 3rd box absolutely FREE!

That’s 15 bottle gourds in a variety of sizes, all cleaned and ready to craft,regularly $140.79, for just $93.86! And because holidays are the time for gift-giving, you will also receive 6 incredible gifts with your order. Order now and you will receive ALL of the following gifts absolutely FREE!*
	Gift #1: Book – “Down in the Gourd Patch” by Diane Nunn. A $10.45 Value!
	Gift #2: Book – “Gourds for All Seasons Vol. 1” by Sue Hollon (now out of print!). A $10.45 Value!
Gift #3: Package of 7 jewelry gourds (under 2″),(pictured right, snowmen ornaments by Linda Noblitt) cleaned and craft-ready,perfect for making ornaments. A $20.86 Value!
	Gift #4: Step-by-Step Project Instructions: “Snowman Friends” project. Printed in full color, includes complete project pattern.Pictured right, Snowman Friends by Tammy R. Brown. A $7.95 Value!
	Gift #5: Step-by-Step Project Instructions: “Ho Ho Ho Santa” project. Printed in full color, includes the complete project pattern. A $7.95 Value! Pictured right, Ho Ho Ho Santa by Heidi Anne Sanger.
	Gift #6: Step-by-Step Project Instructions: “Happy Snowman” project. Printed in full color, includes the complete project pattern. A $7.95 Value! Pictured right, Happy Snowmen by Heidi Anne Sanger.

That’s over $65.00 in FREE* gifts!

What better way to kick off your holiday season by getting gifts you can really use. And, there’s no better gift to give than the one you make yourself for the people you love. Make this holiday season extra special!

Order now and get these 6 FREE Gifts!*

Your 6 FREE gifts together with your 15 cleaned, craft-ready bottle gourds represents a total value of $206.40, but with this special offer its just $93.86! Just use coupon code BSFG at check out!

(*Free gifts offered only while supplies last. Must use coupon code BSFG during checkout. Not valid with any other offers.)

Get Your Gift Certificates Now for the Holidays!

“I love every item I have purchased from your place. I have taken two classes and hope to take many more. This is a new endeavor for me and I find decorating gourds is exciting.

Also, thank you for helping me when I have called with questions. Some of the questions were pretty silly, but you still answered them without embarrassing me. You all get a gold star for kindness.” -Clarkie Rambo

Get them a gift you KNOW they will love! A gift certificate from the Welburn Gourd Farm is the perfect solution for the gourd lover in your life. Order yours online now – click here!

Featured Gourd Art

This issue’s featured gourd art piece is “Sea Life” by Carrie Dearing! The aquatic scene is completely carved out and painted with a partial cut-out showing through to the inside of the gourd, which has been completely painted and finished. A molded, clay starfish clings to the rim of the gourd, and artificial “sea grass” foliage lends the perfect accent. The gourd is mounted on a base to give it stability. The gourd and base alone stand 20 inches high, and with the foliage the piece stands nearly 3 feet tall!

(Photo at right shows an adult cat (Her name is Minga) next the gourd for size comparison.)

The level of detail and precision in this art piece is truly incredible!

To purchase this piece or for more information, please contact the artist directly via email at creativegourdart@yahoo.com or by phone at 909-754-6368 (artist is in California).

Purchase Price: $750

Also, be sure to visit Carrie’s web site and see more of her incredible gourd art!

Would you like to advertise your gourd art for sale in the Welburn Gourd Farm newsletter? The service is free to gourd artists, find out more — click here!

“Hi! So far I have ordered 6 gourd inks – which are beautiful and blend wonderfully! I have created some of the most realistic fall leaves! I have also ordered two gourd cleaning balls. I don’t know how I did it without them. If you’re a serious gourder you need this!! I’m very pleased with everything!!” -Diane M.

GourdMaster™ Ink Dyes are formulated to provide rich, vibrant colors that look great on your gourds. They go on smooth with no streaking or mess, and just one 1/2 oz bottle will cover approximately 100 gourds of the 5″- 6″ size range.

Special Offer:

Order any Ink Dye 10-Color Value Pack or the Ink Dye Pro Pack and receive a FREE bottle of GourdMaster™ Formula 49 when you enter coupon code FRE49 during check out!

Formula 49 is both a gourd shell conditioner and an Ink Dye medium; use to lighten your Ink Dye colors, remove Ink Dye when you make a mistake, blend Ink Dye colors, and more!

“Love the new Formula 49… the fact that it will almost completely remove ink dye is a reason alone to call it a great product, not to mention how well it works to blend the inks.”-Gloria Crane

Learn more about how Formula 49 can enhance your gourd art — watch the new online video now!

To get your FREE bottle of GourdMaster™ Formula 49 order your Ink Dye 10-Color Value Pack (shown at right) now – click here!

Get Your Gift Certificates Now for the Holidays!

“I love every item I have purchased from your place. I have taken two classes and hope to take many more. This is a new endeavor for me and I find decorating gourds is exciting.

Also, thank you for helping me when I have called with questions. Some of the questions were pretty silly, but you still answered them without embarrassing me. You all get a gold star for kindness.” -Clarkie Rambo

Get them a gift you KNOW they will love! A gift certificate from the Welburn Gourd Farm is the perfect solution for the gourd lover in your life. Order yours online now – click here!

2 Exciting Gourd Art Classes Next Weekend, Saturday, November 7th!

Join us next Saturday, November 7th, 2009 at the Welburn Gourd Farm in Fallbrook, CA for one of these exciting gourd art classes!

Featured Gourd Art

This issue’s Featured Gourd Art is an adorable set of miniature “gourd people” by Mary Thimmesch!

Gourds have been woodburned and painted with metallic ink. The “hair” is made of colorful beads threaded onto wire, and each figurine holds a tiny, hand-beaded gourd.

You can tell just looking at them that lots of love and attention has gone into the creation of each piece! Figurines stand about 6” tall. Sold as a set.

Price: $40.00

To purchase this set of figurines and for more information, please contact the artist directly at 316-531-2774 or by email at mthimmesch@cox.com.

Would you like to advertise your gourd art for sale in the Welburn Gourd Farm newsletter? The service is free to gourd artists, find out more — click here!

Gourdially Yours,
The Welburn Gourd Farm
40635 De Luz Rd.
Fallbrook, CA 92028
Phone: 1-877-420-2613

(plus $5.95 flat rate* shipping!)

“I love the new colors, they are so brilliant!
They go on so smooth and are so much fun to work with.”
-Dianne Connelly, gourd artist and instructor

The NEW line of GourdMaster™ Metallic Inks features 20 fabulous colors plus a new, easy-access bottle that allows you to dip your paint brush right in!

Different from GourdMaster™ Ink Dyes, the Metallic Inks go on completely opaque using a paint brush and are applied as an accent wherever a splash of brilliant color is wanted on your gourd art.

Use GourdMaster™ Metallic Inks instead of paint for durable color that is long-lasting. Regular paints will fade, crack, and peel off your gourd surface, but Metallic Gourd Inks bond securely so your artwork looks beautiful year after year! Just $6.46 per .5 oz bottle, or buy the set and save!

SPECIAL OFFER:

Get the FULL SET of 20 Metallic Gourd Inks, regularly $130.90, for just $119.90! Be one of the first 50 people to order and you’ll receive a FREE “Bargain Box” of 6 bottle gourds PLUS a copy of printed version of “The Beginner’s Gourd to Gourd Crafting,” a $26.90 value! Just enter coupon code BBFG2 at checkout!

A $26.90 Value! Yours FREE!

(Photo is meant as a sample only, actual gourd shapes and sizes will vary.
Gourds are

uncleaned. To clean, soak in water 5-10 minutes and scrub with a pot scrubber.)

If you act now you will even get reduced shipping — just $5.95 flat rate*! To receive your FREE gifts and get flat rate shipping, be sure to enter coupon code BBFG2 during checkout!

*flat rate shipping for continental U.S. states only; not available for Alaska and Hawaii

Submit Your Artwork!

Submit a photo of your gourd art featuring the NEW Metallic Gourd Inks and we will post it on our web site along with a link to your web site!

Simply email us a few clear photos with good lighting (preferable taken outdoors on a solid background like a cloth or sheet), along with a list of the new Metallic Ink colors you used, before August 31st, 2009! In your email be sure to:

If you would like to submit more than one art piece, simply use separate emails for each piece. (pictured above, gourd kachina doll by Pamala Redhawk; art piece features new Metallic Ink colors on the mini pots at the base.)

Send email submissions to: info@welburngourdfarm.com

Gourd Class Next Saturday!

Now you can create this gorgeous woodburned, carved and painted gourd, complete with turquoise inlay, with acclaimed artist and instructor, Pamala Redhawk! (see photo, left)

Class takes place next Saturday, July 25th, 2009, 9am – 4pm at the Welburn Gourd Farm inside the air-conditioned store (carving and cutting is done outside). Sign up now while there are still spaces available — click here!

(Sorry, discounts and coupons may not be used for gourd art classes.)

See the fun and exciting Gourd Art Classes coming up in August and register online now – click here! (pictured right, “Carved Gecko” class with Gloria Crane)

Gourdially Yours,
The Welburn Gourd Farm
40635 De Luz Rd.
Fallbrook, CA 92028
Phone: 1-877-420-2613