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May 2019

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Posted on May 26, 2019 by Debra

Here we are approaching the mid point of the year – June… in Florida of course that means hurricane season too, oh … how I dread hurricane season. I guess no explanation is needed. Summers in Florida are my hibernation … Continue reading →

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March 2019

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Posted on March 20, 2019 by Debra

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The beginning of a new year is so hectic ! Lots to do for year end and also after Christmas I am sometimes so tired from holiday painting that getting motivated to start some new artwork for the gallery is … Continue reading →

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Christmas 2018

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Posted on December 20, 2018 by Debra

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Ornaments galore ! Angel ornaments made with recycled light bulbs and also from glass ornaments. These gourd Santas were not quite finished when I took the photo. I added jingle bells to them and they were so cute ! All … Continue reading →

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Humpty Dumpty

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Posted on September 10, 2018 by Debra

I know it sounds absolutely insane to say that gourds tell us what they want to be – but, honestly, it does seem to happen.  This particular gourd I had started working on was going to be something completely different, … Continue reading →

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Bottles, bottles, bottles

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Posted on August 31, 2018 by Debra

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Christmas Carolers Taking on a challenge is always such fun for me, such was the case when a person asked me to create some Christmas Carolers with a few bottles.  One of the bottles was very special and old, the … Continue reading →

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Shades of Red

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Posted on July 16, 2018 by Debra

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I love challenges ! So when the Art and Antique Gallery in Eau Gallie Florida presented the challenge Shades of Red I was motivated to create a doll. “Ruby” is an all cloth doll made with muslin that has a … Continue reading →

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Thought for today

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Posted on June 6, 2018 by Debra

Here it is June, almost a half year into 2018, time just flies by and the older I am the faster it seems to go by me.  Yesterday I heard this and loved it because in this era of vile … Continue reading →

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Getting things done

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Posted on February 20, 2018 by Debra

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Right after Christmas I have to get started on my entries for the 2018 State of Florida Gourd Festival which is February 23rd – 25th in Eau Gallie.  For some reason it has taken me a little longer to get … Continue reading →

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As mixed media artist there is not a technique or surface that does not interest me! I should probably be a little more focused but diversity in mediums, surfaces and techniques has kept my interest and creative process expanding over the years.

Artwork:

2020  3 1st place ribbons

2017 Presidents Award      Ribbon
Best of Theme Division-Gourds Go Southwest
1  First Place Ribbon
2 Second place Ribbon
1 Third Place Ribbon

2016 Best of Adult Gourd Craft
2 First Place Ribbons
1 Second Place

2015 Hoffman challenge “Curator’s Choice Doll ”

2015 Florida Gourd show
Best of Adult Crafted Gourd
2 First Place Ribbons
1 Third Place Ribbon

Hoffman Challenge Best First Time Entry Doll 2014

2011, 2012, 2013 Grand Prize Winner of the
Plaid Enterprises “Trick Your Pumpkin Contest”

Art Doll Quarterly Spring 2008,
Autumn 2011
Winter 2011
Winter 2013

2006 Library of Congress Christmas ornament

2007 State of Florida White House Easter Egg

The House That Faux Built

Welburn Gourd Farm

HGTV

I have also contributed art to many charities throughout the years.

Thank-you for visiting my blog. If you so desire please leave a comment, it is always fun to see who is visiting my blog!

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  • angels
  • angels of light
  • art doll
  • Art Doll Quarterly
  • Art Dolls
  • Art Show
  • Butterfly Garden
  • Christmas
  • Christmas crafts
  • Christmas Decoration
  • Christmas Gourds
  • Christmas Ornaments
  • Christmas Ornaments 2008
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  • Coke Bottle
  • Egg Gourd
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  • Florida Gourd Festival
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  • Gourd
  • gourd art
  • gourd art doll
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  • Halloween
  • Holidays
  • Island Girl
  • Jack O Lantern
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