This 24-inch dipper gourd is decorated to depict African mud cloth. It has a soft sound due to the dry seeds inside. It is colored with ink dyes with elements carved for depth, and had a black rock bead embedded in the end of the...

Apple gourds grow in the shape of an apple. It’s truly amazing. I paint them as such, and they may be ordered. I paint all varieties, as shown if you click on the detail button.  Most are about twice the size of a real apple...

She celebrates the garden and the butterflies, the sun, the moon. She measures approximately 18 inches tall. She is colored with ink dyes, and embellished with a fresh water pearl bead and two silver beads. This item is available for purchase at Creations Art &...

 If chocolat came from a flower, this is what it would look like!  A hanging piece, the pattern is simply burned into the gourd, and embellished with a floral bead.  A wonderful gift for the gardener in your life!

Surrounded by mud cloth patterning, the elephants march all the way around this gourd. Measuring about 15" across, this is a beautifully symmetrical bowl. It is carved, painted with ink dyes, and has inlayed stones on top. It would be a stunning addition to any...

 A large, colorful piece.  Every side is different, so you can spin it periodically to have a "new" piece when you feel like changing things up a bit.  Embellished with an antler and dyed, woven pine needles on top, this one makes a statement in...

 What a beautiful pattern this gourd had!  In order to enhance that and make it the focal point, I stained it gold, and wove date palm fronds around the rim.  It's classy, a bit masculine, and definitely makes a statement! This piece is currently being shown at Creations...

 A big bowl, celebrating the Aspen.  Shimmery beads embellish a simple aspen leaf pattern.  The leaves change to golden fall colors as they encircle the top of the gourd.

What is it about elephants that  appeal to so many people?  Me included.  This guy is "all boy" and surrounded by a lively mud cloth pattern, carried around to the back of the gourd with a lava rock bead at the center.  An odd-shaped, asymmetrical gourd, it has feet...

Another in the series of "macro" flowers. 

Another in the series of macro flowers. 

 This is a large, festive bowl.  It has a small opening, so will be useful and quite stunning holding tall glittery spikes/grasses.  Perfect in an entryway or as a focal point in a room.  The rim is beaded.

 She's ready for the holidays!  Fun & festive!  Reminiscent of a babushka or nesting dolls with a folk art feel.

 This guy will make a statement on most any wall!  Woven raffia and wooden beads make up his headress, inset Jasper jazzes up his face!

 Pheasant feathers and porcupine quills jazz up the head gear on this stunning mask.  Beautiful, rich colors would make this a focal point in any room.

 Embellished with turquoise stones, this fellow would be a lively addition anywhere!  Bold and colorful.

 Mardi Gras!  Brightens up a room, starts a party!

 Another in the mud cloth pattern series.  This one is embellished with woven date palm and beads on top.  It is a medium sized bowl, approzimately 6" in diameter.  Neutral colors fit most anywhere.  Rather masculine.

 Another in the mud cloth series.  Bright colors - deep orange, red, and gold -will liven up a room!  The rim is embellished with woven pine needles and wooden beads.  Approximately 6" in diameter.

 Classy, classic.  A great gift for most anyone, any decor.  The oil vial can also be filled with infuser oil and infuser reeds can replace the wick for the perfect air freshener!  Turquoise inlace encircles the mahogany and black piece.  Measures approximately 6" across.