Making Gourd Bowls with the Fairy Gourdmother

Create bowls for holding candy, knick-knacks, or just to add a bit of color to any room. This new gourd craft book from Sammie Crawford, the Fairy Gourdmother, is complete with patterns, color palettes, supply lists, and tips for preparing the gourd. With step-by-step directions for each project, create eight bowls decorated in brilliant colors. From a ghastly witch to laughing clowns, Christmas balls to Easter eggs, and hearts to seashells, these bowls will be a great addition to your everyday dcor or holiday decorations. Ideal for the aspiring gourd crafter, this how-to book has nearly 140 images and patterns. A gallery of other Crawford bowls will inspire your own creative ideas.[AuthorName]Sammie Crawford[/AuthorName][AuthorBio]Sammie Crawford, a professional designer, author, and teacher, has been painting since 1987 and has published five books on gourd painting. She lives in Arkansas.[/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]127 color photos[/NumIllustration][CoAuthor][/CoAuthor][SubTitle][/SubTitle][ColorPattern]127 color photos[/ColorPattern]