Jack Gourdans

SOLD- Thank you Debbie in Long Beach, California!

I just listed this Jack O lantern Pumpkin character on ETSY. He is sweet and vintage looking. Holds a sucker in his hand. He is a one of a kind. If your interested in purchasing Jack you can check him out on MY ETSY. Thanks for looking. 

Vinnie Barkarino

Vinnie Barkarino is a one of a kind Folk Art Steam punk Daschund Dog ornament. I just listed him on Etsy. He was sure fun to make. You can find more out about Vinnie by clicking on Etsy link below or to the side of this blog. 

If your interested in purchasing Vinnie or just looking at some more pictures you can check him out on MY ETSY

Billy Swinely

SOLD - THANK YOU DEBBIE IN LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA!

                                                                        Billy Swinely

Just put this guy up for sale on Etsy. He could be displayed any time of the year. 

Billy is addicted to sweets. Every time you see him he is gorging himself with sugary sweets. He doesn't mind though because when your a pig being fat is not a bad thing. He is very proud of his big buns. 

Billy measures  4 " tall by 2" across with a 1 1/2" depth.

 Billy would look sweet hanging from a tree or in a vignette with your other treasures. He could also be fitted in a shadow box bearing the dimensions of the shelves. 

If you are interested in purchasing Billy you can check him out on  MY ETSY

Ms. Lydia Oinkers

SOLD- THANK YOU DEBBIE IN CALIFORNIA!

    Lydia is such a happy girl. She is a flying pig and verifies that their is one variety of pigs that truly do fly. She struts around in the sky enjoying her view of the world. Lydia comes from fine stock of the Oinker family noted for their rotund size, flying ability and fat cheeks in the swine community.If your interested in purchasing Lydia or just looking at more pictures you can check Ms. Lydia out on MY ETSY  

Ms. Catrina Meowens

Ms Catrina Meowens listed on MY ETSY 

Catrina is a flying cat. She was orphaned at birth due to the unusual wing protrusions coming from both sides of her body. Fortunately Catrina was adopted by the Meowens family. They adored Catrina and viewed her affliction as an asset. She was trained to deliver packages for the family business.  

Catrina measures  4 1/4" tall by  3  " across. You could use her as an ornament or displayed amongst other objects for an interesting vignette.

Pumpkin Man and Bat Halloween Ornies

Hello! Just finished these guys today. Sweet little jack o lantern pumpkin man and Bat ornaments. If your interested in purchasing these guys or just looking at some more pictures you can check it out on MY ETSY.

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

Pumpkin Jack o lantern ornament

SOLD- THANK YOU DEBBIE IN LONG BEACH

Original jack o lantern gourd Created from paper clay and hand painted by me. If you are interested in purchasing this dude or just looking at more pictures you can check him out 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.