Bottle gourds are perfect for making everything from holiday Santas and snowmen to beautiful pots and bowls for a table centerpiece.

(pictured left, gourd snowmen by Linda Noblitt)

Now you can get the most popular box of bottle gourds, the “Mixed Sizes” box, at a very special price! Click Here to Get Yours Now!

The box includes 5 cleaned, craft-ready gourds 5″- 10″ in diameter and normally sells for $46.93 on our web site. Now if you purchase 2 boxes you get a 3rd box absolutely FREE!

That’s 15 bottle gourds in a variety of sizes, all cleaned and ready to craft,regularly $140.79, for just $93.86! And because holidays are the time for gift-giving, you will also receive 6 incredible gifts with your order. Order now and you will receive ALL of the following gifts absolutely FREE!*
	Gift #1: Book – “Down in the Gourd Patch” by Diane Nunn. A $10.45 Value!
	Gift #2: Book – “Gourds for All Seasons Vol. 1“ by Sue Hollon (now out of print!).     A $10.45 Value!
Gift #3: Package of 7 jewelry gourds (under 2″),(pictured right, snowmen ornaments by Linda Noblitt) cleaned and craft-ready,perfect for making ornaments. A $20.86 Value!
	Gift #4: Step-by-Step Project Instructions: “Snowman Friends” project. Printed in full color, includes complete project pattern. A $7.95 Value!   Pictured right, Snowman Friends by Tammy R. Brown.
	Gift #5: Step-by-Step Project Instructions: “Ho Ho Ho Santa” project. Printed in full color, includes the complete project pattern. A $7.95 Value! Pictured right, Ho Ho Ho Santa by Heidi Anne Sanger.
	Gift #6: Step-by-Step Project Instructions: “Happy Snowman” project. Printed in full color, includes the complete project pattern. A $7.95 Value! Pictured right, Happy Snowmen by Heidi Anne Sanger.

That’s over $65.00 in FREE* gifts!

What better way to kick off your holiday season by getting gifts you can really use. And, there’s no better gift to give than the one you make yourself for the people you love. Make this holiday season extra special!

Order now and get these 6 FREE Gifts!*

Your 6 FREE gifts together with your 15 cleaned, craft-ready bottle gourds represents a total value of $206.40, but with this special offer its just $93.86! Just use coupon code BSFG at check out!

(*Free gifts offered only while supplies last. Must use coupon code BSFG during checkout. Not valid with any other offers.)

NEW Item! Dawn Variegated Metal Leafing!

Dawn Variegated Metal Leafing is similar to other variegated metal leafing favorites but with hues of gold and champagne, perfect for holiday gourd projects! Stock is limited so order now – click here! Pictured left, oil lamp by Gloria Crane, with Dawn Variegated Metal Leafing on the top flower design and the wrap around ribbon design. This beautiful project is featured in a soon-to-be released DVD with Gloria Crane! Watch for it!

See how to apply metal leafing the quick and easy way in this

online video tutorial!

Get Your Gift Certificates Now for the Holidays!

“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!

Upcoming Gourd Class

Christmas Ornaments with Gloria Crane

Date:Saturday, November 21st 2009

Materials Fee: $5.00 for paint, dye, gloves, and cleaned gourd.

You need to bring Adjustable heat Woodburner with pens for burning fine lines, an awl, and any jewelry working tools like pliers and wire cutters.

SPECIAL NOTE: You will have many different pattern choices and leave class with at least 2 ornaments.

Space is limited for this class. Click Here to enroll now!

Have you ‘metaled’ with gourds lately? Get time-saving tips for creating beautiful gourd art accented with metal leafing, a technique that professionals have been using for years to increase the value of their art work! Watch the new video now, just click on the image below!

Click here to go to the FREE Videos page of web site.

New Gourd Art Competition!

The 13th Annual Gourd Art Festival at the Welburn Gourd Farm will include a brand new Gourd Art Competition with cash prizes, sponsored by GourdMaster™ Products and judged by the general public who attend the event!

Enter your artwork in the “GourdMaster™ People’s Choice Competition” and be seen by thousands of potential buyers. You can even advertise your entry piece(s) for sale and get them sold through the event!

(pictured right, award-winning pieces in the 2008 California Gourd Society Gourd Art Competition)

This is an incredible opportunity for artists to gain exposure, sell their artwork, and have fun helping to get the general public involved in the world of gourds by voting on their favorite works of art!

Get the complete details of the NEW GourdMaster™ People’s Choice Competition – click here!

Also, be sure to enter artwork in the 2009 California Gourd Society Gourd Art Competition, a long-standing tradition at the Festival and a superbly-run event, put on by the California chapter of the American Gourd Society! For details and link for the California Gourd Society Gourd Art Competition, click here!

Get Your Gourd Festival Tickets In Advance and Save!

Festival tickets are $11 at the gate, but you can get them for just $8 when you buy them in advance!

PLUS you’ll receive a FREE parking pass (general parking) when you purchase 3 or more tickets in advance, while supplies last!

Only a limited number of FREE passes are available, so get your tickets now before the parking passes are gone – click here!

One-Time Opportunity for Gourd Classes

The June Gourd Festival Classes are your one chance during the year to take classes with popular instructors from out of town!

Instructors like Toni Best, whose “Coiling with Antler” class is shown left, travel a long way for the show and that means locals have the opportunity to take classes they otherwise would not have access to.

Sue Brogden travels from Arizona, and her classes, like those of Toni Best, almost always sell out, so sign up now! Pictured right, “Vase with Looped Pine Needles” class with Sue Brogden.

*Please note, discount codes and special offers are not valid with gourd classes.

13th Annual Gourd Art Festival Deadline for Exhibitors is May 20th, 2009!

There is still time to join in the fun by becoming an exhibitor at the 13th Annual Gourd Art Festival at the Welburn Gourd Farm!

The deadline for application submission is May 20th, 2009, and there are still a few spaces left. To download the exhibitor application now, click here.

Pictured left, gourd fairy doll by Linda Noblitt, exhibiting artist at the upcoming Gourd Art Festival, June 27th and 28th, 2009!

Remember to request your packet of Gourd Art Festival brochures and help get the word out about the event! For the brochure request form, click here.

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