Christmas Santa Gourd Pug dog and cat

Christmas Santa Gourd is available in my ETSY SHOP

SOLD-

Christmas Santa one of a kind folk art Penny Grotz

St Nick has SOLD

Carl Freezins is an original folk art snowman and repurposed creamer from Folk Art By Penny

Carl Freezins was created from duck cloth and a repurposed metal creamer. He can hold candy in the creamer. If you would like to learn more about Carl you can check him out on MY ETSY.

Santa Folk art one of a kind Christmas candy container

SOLD- Thank you Kenneth in Henderson, NV

Santa one of a kind folk art Christmas candy container. sculpted bust on a purchased jar that has been decorated with a wooden tag and a modged podged wording around top of jar. If your interested in purchasing Santa you can check him out in MY ETSY

Zeb the Christmas mouse

Zeb was created from paperclay. He comes in two pieces as he just sits on top of his wooden block. He is adorned with a little wreath, a ruffled ribbon collar, glittered hat band, a puff ball on top of his hat, metal grommets for buttons and a vintage style santa graphic. If you interested in learning more about Zeb you can check him out on MY ETSY

Santa and Friends

SOLD- Thank you Mary in Fond Du Lac, WI

"Santa and Friends" 

An original Santa Gourd by Penny Grotz Streit from the studio of Folk Art By Penny. You can find out more about Santa on MY ETSY

Folk Art Santa claus vintage style candy container

SOLD- Thank you Fran in Madison, Indiana.

This guy is such a sweet heart. He is a one of a kind folk art candy container I created. If you would like to purchase Santa or just learn more about him you can check him out on MY ETSY

Santa and his coat of many colors ornie

Santa has a paperclay face I sculpted and a crazy quilt body my Sister made. The buttons look purple but are actually black. If you would like to find more out about this ole gent you can check him out on MY ETSY

Pierre Bonapart

Pierre Boneapart is a fussy one! But he is housebroken. He would not only be a great Christmas ornament he could be displayed throughout the year. He is created from muslin and hand painted in soft black, red, hints of gold and vintage white. If you interested in finding out more about Pierre you can check him out on MY ETSY

Stormy Weathers a Snowman candy container

SOLD- Thank you Frances in Ohio.

Stormy was created from muslin and attached to a paper mache box that has decorative papers modge lodged to it. Stormy could be displayed not only at Christmas but all winter long. If you would like to purchase Stormy you can check him out on MY ETSY.

Ace Snowdons a one of a kind Folk Art Snowman

SOLD-THANK YOU LIZ IN SEATTLE WASHINGTON!

Mr. Ace Snowdon

Ace is a cool dude. He just hangs around looking handsome. If your interested in purchasing Ace you can check him out on MY ETSY . Hope you all had a nice Thanksgiving. Ace could be displayed all winter long. Hanging from under a shelf, in a shadow box just about anywhere. 

Folk Art Hand Painted Wooden Spoon Ornaments

SANTA SOLD- THANK YOU MARY IN MASSAPEQUA!

These wooden spoon ornaments were fun to make. If your interested in purchasing one or both of them you can check them out on MY ETSY . It is COLD here in Kansas today. So unusual for this time of year. Usually this time of year the heat is unbearable. Thanks for looking! Penny

Santa and Zeb

"Santa and Zeb"

This Santa Gourd was painted by me on a natural thick shelled gourd. He has been hand painted in rich hues of red, green, vintage white and other colors. Various painting techniques were used to bring out depth and contrast. This Santa sports a great big smile. He holds a doll, Christmas tree and gingerbread on one side and a teddy bear, and gift. His best friend Zeb a Yellow Labrador accompanies him on his yearling outing to bring gifts to the kids. 

If your interested in purchasing "Santa and Zeb" or just looking at some more pictures you can click on MY ETSY

Santa and Princess Sophia

                                   SOLD- Thank You Katie in California

                                                                         "Santa and Princess Sophia"

Santa is a one of a kind Original Gourd character created by me Penny Grotz Streit. Santa is painted on a thick shelled gourd. He is painted as a visual story. Santa holds a Chihuahua princes Sophia and a poinsetta garland in his left hand and arm. Santa holds a doll and and lantern in his other hand. He has an ornery elf peeking out of his hood on the back.(probably afraid Santa will put him to work).I placed some paper mache at the top of his hat for a ball. He has brush stroke decoration on the sleeves and middle edges of his coat for added interest. The Chihuahua is painted after my own precious Sophia and if you have ever been owned by a Chihuahua you understand they go by Princess or Prince as you are merely here only to serve them.

He is large and measures12" tall by 7" across with a 7" depth.

This guy would look so sweet sitting on a sideboard, mantel or table in a Christmas vignette. Santa has been painted in rich hues using various painting techniques to bring out depth and eye catching features. He is sure to become a family heirloom. If your interested in purchasing Santa or just looking at some more pics you can check him out on MY ETSY

                   Santa and West Highland Terrier

            
                                                       SOLD- Thank you Stephanie in Minnesota

                                                                        "Santa and Westie"

Santa is a one of a kind Original Gourd character created by me Penny Grotz Streit. Santa is painted on a thick shelled gourd. He is painted as a visual story. Santa holds a basket with his best friend a West Highland Terrier named Snowball. Santa holds a doll and Christmas wreath in his hands. There is a Christmas tree and presents painted on his back. I placed some paper mache at the top of his hat for a ball. This protects the stem of the gourd which was left exposed to remind the viewer of his earthly beginnings. 
This guy would look so sweet sitting on a sideboard, mantel or table in a Christmas vignette. Santa has been painted in rich hues using various painting techniques to bring out depth and eye catching features. He is sure to become a family heirloom.

He Measures 8 3/4" tall by 7" across.
If your interested in purchasing Santa or just looking at some more pictures, you can check him out on MY ETSY


GOURD TRIVIA- Gourds are highly durable. There are some in existence that are hundreds of thousands years old.

"Chilly Winters" One of a kind Snowman candy container

            SOLD_ Thank you Frances from Ohio

Chilly Winters is an original candy container created by me from paper clay, glass jar, bits and pieces of this and that. He was hand painted and has a sweet toothy grin. If your interested in purchasing Chilly or just looking at some more pictures you can check him out on my  ETSY  Chilly is a one of a kind folk art piece hand sculpted, painted and created by me. He is so sweet with his hat pins and fluffy black neckline. He has a hang tag and other items hanging from her jar. I love all the textures and glitz this guy has to offer. He is eye candy and you just want to touch all of his different textures. He is adorned with glitter to give him that winter charm. He boasts a quote around the bottom of the jar which states "There's SNOW place like home". Chilly was created in colors of white, black and violet. 

Chilly measures 9 " tall by 3 1/2 " across.

IDEAS: As pictured. You could place candy in him. You can purchase the glass rocks and put in his base for more glitz. However you wish to present him, he is sure to be a hit at celebrations. this art piece would be delightful sitting upon your desk in waiting to offer your clients a morsel of candy. 

Santa created for Bernita in Arizona

Below is a Santa I was commissioned to do for a sweet Lady in Arizona. I don't often do commissions due to various factors, but couldn't resist this offer as Bernita had lost her three little guys. I guess you could call this a posthumous portrait of them. You can look at more photos on my ETSY. Thank you Bernita!!

St Nick One of a kind Folk Art Candy Container

SOLD- Thank you LEANNE in Candada!

I finished this guy today. He has such a sweet smile and pleasing colors and  is sure to delight the child in all of us. He was created from paper mache and paper clay and hand painted. He measures 8" tall by 3" wide. If your interested in purchasing St. Nick or just looking at some more of his pictures you can check him out on my ETSY . Thanks for stopping by. Penny

Santa Gourd on Etsy

SOLD_ Thank you Stephanie in Minnesota!

I just finished this guy last evening, put him on Etsy and he has sold. I intended to notify my art enthusiasts that have sent me to notify you of available pieces but I got sidetracked. I hope to do some more in the upcoming months. Have a awesome and Merry Christmas everyone! Penny

Santa Gourd One of a kind on Ebay

SOLD- Thank you Paul in West Virginia!

This Santa is so busy getting ready for Christmas. Just look at him multi taking and all. If you like you can check him out by clicking on my EBAY. Its been real windy here in Kansas today. Hope your enjoying this Holiday Season!