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Special Offer on Carrie Dearing’s new video, and more

Posted By Welburn Gourd Farm on February 18, 2010

In this Issue:

  • Special Offer on Carrie Dearing’s New DVD! FREE Gift PLUS $10.00 discount coupon!
  • Opening Day at the farm is March 1st! Get a FREE Gourd Grab Bag, a $75.00 Value!
  • Gourd Art Classes Filling Fast, Now is the Time to Enroll
  • Early Registration Deadline for June Festival Exhibitors is March 1st!
  • There’s still time to get the NEW Transparent Pigment Powders at a special discount!

Special Offer on Carrie Dearing’s New DVD!

Now you can make your own “Indian Corn Bowl” with carved out corn designs! If you want to know how to create beautiful carved out images, you will love this DVD! Carrie also gives an alternate woodburned option for those who prefer not to carve.

This incredible DVD has almost 2 hours of complete step-by-step instruction, PLUS a second DVD with an exclusive interview with the artist and an extended Blooper Reel that will have you laughing like never before! (yes, it’s even better than the Blooper Reel on her first DVD!)

Just $29.95 for the 2-DVD package, and it comes with 2 valuable coupons inside! Or take advantage of our very special offer below!

On the 1st DVD you will discover: Click Here to Continue reading 'Special Offer on Carrie Dearing’s new video, and more'

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Submit your vote for classes on DVD!

Posted By Welburn Gourd Farm on January 29, 2010

In this Issue:

  • Get the New Transparent Pigment Powders at a Special, Introductory Price!
  • Submit Your Vote for which Gloria Crane class you would like to see offered next on DVD!
  • Get Your FREE Gift Valued at $20.00 when you visit us at the Wuertz Gourd Festival Next Weekend, Fri., Sat., Sun, Feb. 5th – 7th, 2010
  • Featured Gourd Art by Serena Kovalosky

NEW Transparent Pigment Powders:

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Last Chance to get 70% Off!

Posted By Welburn Gourd Farm on January 21, 2010

There Are Still A Few Cleaned 70% Off Clearance Boxes Left, and We’ve Cut the Prices Even More to Move them Out!

“Dear Welburns, Received the boxes of your gourd [Clearance Box] special and can honestly say that they are the best commercial gourds I’ve ever gotten. A nice assortment: thick for carving, good size mix and a few oddballs for those ’special projects’. Thank you ever so much!” – Roberta Smashey, Pleasanton, Texas

Get 2 Cleaned Clearance Sale Boxes, Regularly $519.58, just $159.88, plus FREE Shipping!box
All the uncleaned, 70% Off Clearance Boxes have been sold, but there are still a few cleaned boxes left!

We’ve reduced the cleaning charge from the average cost of $1.50 per gourd to just $0.50 per gourd,which means a box that would normally cost $259.79 is now just $134.95, plus you get $14.95 flat rate shipping!

cleaned gourdsBut it gets even better! Now when you buy 2 boxes (or more), the price drops to an incredible $79.94 per box, plus you’ll receive FREE shipping!

“Greetings, I just received my two [clearance] boxes today of huge and wonderful gourds.  Thanks very much for good products and free shipping and good service.” -Valerie B.

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New DVD by Gloria Crane

Posted By Welburn Gourd Farm on January 7, 2010

Save Over 30% on the New Gloria Crane DVD When You Purchase In Advance Now!

Special Pre-Release Offer!

DVD coverThe NEW DVD, “How to Make a Butterfly Vtive and Oil Lamp” with Gloria Crane will be available Jan. 20, 2010, but if you order now you get it for the special pre-release price of just $19.95! That’s over 30% off the regular price of $29.95!

This incredible 2-DVD set features almost 2 hours of instruction. Follow along as award-winning artist, Gloria Crane, takes you step-by-step through creating both an elegant votive with Gloria’s signature high-polish finish and an oil lamp accented with beautiful metal leafing.

Plus, an alternate design option is provided in the Bonus Section to give you even more choices with your projects!

votiveOn the 1st DVD, “Making a Butterfly Votive,” you will discover:

• How to get a level cut on your gourd every time!
• Cleaning the inside of your gourd the quick and easy way.
• How to create a beautiful, high-polish finish on your gourd without using varnish!
• Special tips for even and symmetrical pattern placement, including how to space your patterns the exact same distance apart using one simple technique, a huge time saver!
• Using a tapered carbide burr bit to create smooth and even cut-outs in your butterfly wings.
• Layering your GourdMaster™ Metallic Inks to create a stunning burst of color in your butterfly images.
• And more!
 

 

oil lampThe second DVD, “Making a Butterfly Oil Lamp” builds on the information from the first DVD and gives you even more options with color and design!

As Gloria states, “This is a great alternative to the votive if you want a simplified version that still features a light but without the carving step and the inside cleaning of the gourd.”

On the second DVD you will discover:

• What you must know to make your oil lamp insert fit correctly.
• How to create the spectacular “feathered look” on the butterfly wing tips.
• Special tips for applying metal leaf so you avoid costly mistakes!
• How to fix a hole or imperfection and make your Ink Dye match perfectly so the repair work does not show.
• And more!DVD art
 In addition, the Bonus Section on DVD #2 shows you:
• How to create a beautiful see-through effect on your gourd using the NEW Transparent Pigment Powders (different from the standard, solid-color pigment powders).
• Using a 1-step application to create a beautiful, blended effect with your butterfly colors.
• And more!
 Get your copy of this information-packed DVD today!
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See the NEW 2010 Gourd Art Calendar!

Posted By Welburn Gourd Farm on January 4, 2010

Get the NEW Limited Edition 2010 Gourd Art Calendar Now!

gourd calendar

Regularly $19.95, Now just $14.95! Or Buy 2 Get 1 FREE! Click here!

Now you can bring fabulous works of gourd art into your home with the 2010 Gourd Calendar! This beautiful calendar features over 25 stunning photos from some of the most celebrated artists, including Bill Colligen, Gloria Crane, Kristy Dial, Carrie Dearing, Pamala Redhawk, Daniel Montano, Pat Schallbrack, and many more!

Designed to hang on your wall, this calendar measures 11 inches wide by 17 inches tall when opened. You’ll enjoy full-size, high resolution images that are so stunning you may want to frame them! They make great gifts for your friends and relatives. You’ll want one fort your office and for every room in the house!

Here are just a few of the incredible art pieces featured in the calendar:

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Last Chance to get 75% Off Vouchers

Posted By Welburn Gourd Farm on January 1, 2010

You Can Still Get 50% Off Gourds at the Farm,
Now Through Saturday, Jan. 16th or Get 75% Off
When You
Pre-Purchase a Gourd Voucher!

Come out to the Welburn Gourd Farm in Fallbrook, CA and get gourds at half price during the incredible Clearance Sale, now through January 16th, 2010! We are desperate to make room for the new crop of gourds coming in March, which means you are able to get beautiful gourds at rock bottom prices!

Plus if you act quickly you may still be able to purchase a gourd voucher, good for 75% off gourds at the farm during the sale. (Farm is open Mon-Sat, 9am to 4pm during the sale).gourd racks

Voucher’s can be used to purchase non-gourd items at regular prices as well so even if you don’t spend the full amount in gourds you can still take advantage of this amazing offer!

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Huge Clearance Sale! Get 75% Off on Your Gourds Now!

Posted By Welburn Gourd Farm on December 21, 2009

HUGE Clearance Sale!

Up to 75% Off Gourds at the Farm

and 70% Off Gourds Online plus FREE Shipping!

 
 The economic slowdown has resulted in our gourd racks being far-too-full for this time of year, and we’re desperate to make room for the new crop coming in March! This means you can get phenomenal deals on beautiful gourds in every shape and size, and the Clearance Sale is for both farm and on our web site!
 and 70% Off Gourds Online plus FREE Shipping!

Clearance Sale at the Farm:

shoppingStarting on the day after Christmas, Saturday, December 26th, 2009 at 9:00 a.m., all uncleaned gourds at the farm are half price! (cleaned gourds are half price, plus the cleaning charge.)

But it gets even better! You can get your gourds at a whopping 75% off regular Farm prices when you act now! Just buy a voucher for as little as $100. When you present your voucher at the register you will get 75% off your gourd purchases! Get your voucher now on our web site or by calling our office now toll free at 1-877-420-2613. Please be patient when calling our office as we expect a flood of calls for these vouchers.

gourd racksVoucher’s can be used to purchase non-gourd items at regular prices as well, so even if you don’t spend the full amount in gourds you can still take advantage of this amazing offer! Click Here to Continue reading 'Huge Clearance Sale! Get 75% Off on Your Gourds Now!'

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You have to see these 2 new colors!

Posted By Welburn Gourd Farm on December 9, 2009

See the 2 New Colors!

Watch the Video Clip Now!

new video clip!

Video clip includes a sneak peak at the upcoming DVD, “Making a Butterfly Votive and a Butterfly Oil Lamp,” with Gloria Crane — click here!

FREE Workshop this Saturday

Join us at the Welburn Gourd Farm in Fallbrook, CA for the FREE Gourd Workshop this Saturday, December 12, 2009 starting at 11:00 a.m.!

The workshop will be led by Dianne Connelly, who not only is an incredible gourd artist and instructor but also know for the fun and roaring laughter she brings to her classes! DVD

Be sure to register to guarantee your space — click here!

Not able to make it to the workshop?

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Last Chance for FREE Gourds and Gifts!

Posted By Welburn Gourd Farm on December 4, 2009

 

Last Chance for the Buy 2 Get 1 FREE Sale
plus $65.00 in FREE Gifts!

bottle gourd special

Buy 2 boxes of 5 mixed sized bottle gourds and get a 3rd box FREE!
Plus get 6 FREE gifts worth over $65.00! A total value of $206.40, just $93.86!

snowmenThese bottle gourds are perfect for making holiday Santas and snowmen!

Last chance to order! Click here now!

New to Gourding? View the Online Tutorials!

video link“I am new to gourding and usually when I start something I spend alot of money trying all kinds of things before I finally find the right tools and products.  This time I was very fortunate to find you first. 

Everything was perfect and easy to use with your tutorials on your site.  I will be buying again.,  Thank you.” -Pam Sijansky

Get Your Gift Certificates Now for the Holidays!

gift certificates“I love every item I have purchased from your place. I have taken two classes and hope to take many more. This is a new endeavor for me and I find decorating gourds is exciting.

Also, thank you for helping me when I have called with questions. Some of the questions were pretty silly, but you still answered them without embarrassing me. You all get a gold star for kindness.” -Clarkie Rambo

Get them a gift you KNOW they will love! A gift certificate from the Welburn Gourd Farm is the perfect solution for the gourd lover in your life. Order yours online now – click here!

Gourdially Yours,
The Welburn Gourd Farm
40635 De Luz Rd.
Fallbrook, CA 92028
Phone: 1-877-420-2613

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A Gourd Turkey for Thanksgiving?

Posted By Welburn Gourd Farm on November 25, 2009

Happy Thanksgiving from the Welburn Gourd Farm!

Come to the Farm this Saturday, November 28, 2009 and Get a FREE Gourd!*

gourd by linda noblittThis is our way of saying “Thanks” this holiday! See the list of incredible Special Offers on our web site now – click here! Or come to the farm this Saturday, November 28th, 2009 and receive a FREE gourd! Just print out and show this email!

*limit one gourd per adult customer; gourd must be 8 inches or less in diameter.

Please note: the farm will be closed this Thursday and Friday, Nov. 26th & 27th. (pictured left, ‘Happy Harvest’ gourd man by Linda Noblitt)

turkey by Larry McLelland“Just wanted to thank you all for being supportive to all the gourd artists outhere. It is much appreciated. …Thanks also for your continuing educational opportunities that you give us through free workshops, DVDs, and online courses…Take care and keep up the great work that you all do.” -Kathie C. Lane, KC Gourds, Zionsville, IN

Thank you, Kathie, and to everyone who has taken the time to write to us with comments and words of thanks!

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