Open invitation to share and come!!!

This Saturday, Dec. 12.

We have lots of beautiful things & handcrafted items available for your last minute shopping! Jewelry to re-purposed antique items, Christmas decorations to upcycled furniture pieces!  There is something for everyone!!!

We are easy to find just off of SR 161 and Beech Road. Turn south to Worthington Road make a left. then a right on to Harrison Rd. first property on the right. Watch for signs!

Open 10 AM - 3 PM Dec. 12

Great Harvest Moon Gourds


"The Summer ends and Autumn's here, the moon is bright and the skies are clear..." 

Classic, winking Harvest Moon gourd has been created from a large, round, and dried bushel gourd. Hand painted, and generously sprinkled with gold glitter and poly-sealed.  Each one is signed and dated. All sit flat and are waiting to make a debut at your home. These vintage-inspired moons would make a great addition to your Halloween or Fall decorations.
There are 3 available. (Note: due to the nature of hand produced pieces, there will be a slight difference in each; lending to the uniqueness of my pieces)
Approx 12" tall.
Cost: $45.00 each + $6.95 for shipping

Email me if interested at lynlockwood@aol.com with your email address, and mailing address and I wills end you a Paypal Invoice for payment.

Moons will ship within 3-5 business days after receiving payment.

Halloween Gourds for Sale!  ALL HAVE BEEN SOLD!

Just in Time for Halloween season.  A Trio Halloween Tricksters. All handcrafted from dried gourds, cleaned, sculpted and hand painted.   Sorry, but the Cat has been sold!

Approx 8" tall x 4" wide

Please choose from the Owl
Garlic Head (to ward off vampires)
or Pumpkin Boy

Available individually for $25.00 each or all three for $65.00.

Shipping charges apply - add $6.95 for one, $4.95 for 2 or more within the continental US.
Please message me with your email and mailing address and I will send a PayPal invoice.

Products ships upon receipt of payment.

Vintage Inspired JOL's - There are 3 left!

Individually hand painted vintage-inspired JOL's with paper mache witches hats. Created from dried cannon ball gourds each is approx. 5"-6" tall. They come mounted on a natural wood slab.

Available individually for $16.95 each + 3.95 shipping within the continental US

Shipping charge discount if ordering 2 or more!

Please message me with your email and mailing address and I will send a PayPal invoice.

Products ships upon receipt of payment.

Sneak Peek for The Thornville Backwoods Fest Show:  Where it is Rustic/Vintage/Re-Purposed or Salvaged, this is your quirky alternative to Vintage and Shabby Chic re-purposed jewelry and decor!

No gourds!

It is with much dismay that I have to share that there will be limited gourd designs this fall. You see, my friend and gourd farmer of 10+ years has retired. What started as a quick friendship over 10 years ago, and a mutual interest in gardening has now come to end. John was a farmer who managed several 100's of acres in central Ohio. His plantings ranged from straw, hay, corn, and soybeans to Indian corn, small ornamental gourds and pumpkins.

Then 9 years ago, I introduced him to the world of gourds. I purchased a handful of true seeds from the State's Gourd Show and John planted about an acre or so to see what would happen. they produced the best sizes and shapes of gourds. Just in time for fall harvest, he was able to take most of them and sell at the local fairs and farmer's markets.
I got the first pick of the crop to make into my art. Every year they seemed to get bigger and better. We added in more variety as the time went.

Even though I traveled to several out of state gourds shows and visited a few different gourd growers through-out the US, John's gourds were still always the best. I looked forward to climbing into the corn cribs where he put them to dry out over the winter, (mice and all) and discover what treasures laid beneath the mold and dirt. At the end he was producing, martins, cannonballs, canteen, bushels, apples, penguin, swan and spinner gourds. He and his family cleaned and scrubbed them and folks from all around would come and purchase them for their fall decorating.

As like many of us, John and his wife were looking forward to retiring and enjoying their lives without the back-breaking physical work that comes with farming. There was no planting in the spring of 2014, which meant no dried gourds for the harvest in 2015. Other than my meager, dwindling stock pile, John's gourds are no more.

I have been able to create a few pieces with what I have available to me, but have been searching far and wide to finding those that are comparable and affordable. Gone are the beautiful large round ones that I favor so much in my designs. I have to replace my designs with ones that are so much smaller, but still quite nice and they come all the way from Arizona.

So this year, I have had to substitute by gourding with a different kind of crafting and have taken the year off to paint, re-furbish, re-purpose and re-claim furniture and findings.  Please take the time to enjoy the new offerings I have gathered this year.

~Carolyn

2015 show schedule

2015 Show Schedule
(more to be added as shows develop)

Delaware Art Festival - Delaware OH
May 16-17
Downtown Delaware
http://delawareartsfestival.org/

Dispatch Home & Garden Show
and Holiday Fest- Columbus OH
September 11-13
Ohio State Fairgrounds
http://dispatchconsumershows.com/

The Backwoods Fest -  Thornville, OH
September 18-19-20
Highpoint Rd, Thornville, OH
http://www.thornvillebackwoodsfest.com/

Apple Butter Stirrin' Festival - Coshocton, OH
October 16-17-18
Historic Roscoe Village
Coshocton, OH
http://www.http://roscoevillage.com/


See Additional PENDING SHOWS...

PENDING:

New Bremen Pumpkinfest

September 26, New Bremen, OH10:00 a.m. – 8 p.m.

The showcase will highlight area Artisans that create jewelry, art photography, stained and blown glass, sculptures, and more.

Arts and Crafts Bazaar - Westerville, OH
October 24,  10-3PMWesterville Central High SchoolWesterville, OH

Mark Twain Craft Bazaar - Westerville, OH
November 7
Westerville North High School, 
950 County Line Road, Westerville, Ohio

Ho Ho Ho

As much as I don't want to admit it, Christmas is fast approaching. So I have decided to jump on the holiday express and am up to my eyeballs in glitter, snowman, vintage fabrics, paints and of course, gourds!

Just a few Christmas shows on the calendar, and time is tickin' away. I love this time of the year, and I get all caught up in the excitement. I am furiously working on a batch of snow folk for a Nov. 22 show. I have my eyes on pile of gourds just waiting to be transformed into nativities, and then there are elves and Santa's and oh, so much more. I needed this  for the fall; drive, energy and ambition, but alas it has come and gone.

I have neglected my postings and promise to make use of this more in the future. I will be posting new creations as they are completed.  

Thanks for stopping by, Wishing you all the Merriest of Seasons!

Carolyn

Fall Show Schedule 2014

2014 SHOW SCHEDULE:
Sept 12-14: NWTF Ohio Chapter of Women in the Outdoors RETREAT
NWTF Women’s 3 Day Event is scheduled for the weekend of September 12-14 at Muskingham State Park in Carrollton, Ohio. Sign up to enjoy the camaraderie of fellow sportswomen and to learn, or improve, outdoor skills.
All women will have the opportunity to take part in a variety of classes, including ATV’ing, Basic and advanced handgun, shotgun and archery. Some of the ladies can get creative making Owl gourds and nature jewelry and more! In addition there are lessons in cooking, field dressing and first aid survival.

The evenings were spent on well deserved rest, great food and afterwards, night fishing, pontooning and card games were enjoyed, as well as the ever popular campfire.
For more information: 3 Day Ohio State WITO Event Event Date: Sep 12, 2014 thru Sep 14, 2014 Location: Camp Muskingum Carrollton, OH Contact: Amy Butterfield Phone: (614) 891-0169 Email: mckenziea04@aol.com Website: www.womenintheoutdoors.org/in_your_state/wito.php?STATE=OH

Sept. 19-21 Thornville BACKWOODS FEST Visit Booth# 122 Mark your calendars for The 2014 Thornville Backwoods Fest. Over 300 vendors, more than 30 different kinds of food and 3 days of bluegrass music.
September 19th, 20th & 21st Friday 10-6, Saturday 9-6 and Sunday 9-5.
Adult admission $9.00 Kids 10 and under are free and parking is free! Website: www.thornvillebackwoodsfest.com


October 3-5 52nd OHIO GOURD SHOW Sponsored by the Ohio Gourd Society Delaware County Fairgrounds 236 Pennsylvania Avenue Delaware Ohio 43015 Show Hours: Friday, October 3, 2014: 12 noon to 5pm Saturday, October 4, 2014: 9 am to 5 pm Sunday, October 5, 2014: 10 am to 4 pm Website:www.americangourdsociety.org/ohiochapter
Please note: Shows listed are subject to change based upon acceptance and booth availibility.





























































































































































































































































































































Remaining 2012 Show Schedule



October 19, 20, 21

Apple Butter Stirrin’ Festival

Coshocton, Ohio

http://www.roscoevillage.com/events.php



November 23 & 24

Salt Fork 20th Annual

After-Thanksgiving Crafts Show

Salt Fork Lodge

Cambridge, OH



On Friday & Saturday, November 23 -24, 2012 Salt Fork Lodge is the site of a 2 day extravaganza of homemade craft items that will be on display and for sale. These beautiful items are offered by artisans from all over Ohio and nearby states. Start your Christmas shopping here. With over 80 tables of crafts to choose from it won’t be hard to give the perfect gift this year. Experience the warmth of Thanksgiving and the spirit of Christmas throughout the lodge as a perfect start to the holiday season.



http://www.saltforkstateparklodge.com/special-events-8385.html







December 1

Ontario Christmas Craft Show

Richland County Fairgrounds

Arts and Crafts Building

http://richlandcountyfair.com/







December 6 Friends and Family Winter Fair

McGraw-Hill Company

Columbus, OH





Please note: Show promoter’s please contact me at lynlockwood@aol.com with show opportunities and applications.

Happy, Happy, Happy...

Happy, Happy, Happy…This one-of-a-kind sculptured rabbit measures 8.5” tall x 4” wide. He has been created from paper mache and air dry clay. Hand painted in acrylics, and mounted to a 3” wooden base. He is accented with a metal-base watch face and carries a miniature basket stuffed with glittered eggs.

*Please note that this piece is sealed with gloss polyurethane and is not weather resistant. I recommend cleaning it with a dry soft cloth.

All of my items are made in a smoke free home. Each is an original, hand-crafted, mixed-media creation that is signed and dated by myself. They are meant to have a whimsical look...celebrating the joy of folk art! You can check out my other OOAK figurines by following the facebook link below:

https://www.facebook.com/#!/gourdgatherings

Due to the seasonal nature of my items, ALL SALES ARE FINAL!

Happy…$35.00 (includes Ohio sales tax and Shipping)

Please contact me via messaging if you are interested in purchasing. Please include your shipping address and an e-mail address. I accept credit card payments via Paypal, or money orders. I will then send you a Paypal invoice in acknowledgment of your order.

Great care is taken in the packaging of the item for shipment. Pricing includes traveling fare within the continental US. The item will be shipped via USPS Mail within 2-3 business days of receiving confirmed payment. *I will combine multiple purchases to reduce the cost of shipping whenever possible.

My creations are available for purchase online or at fine arts and crafts shows. Visit my blog for the latest updated Show Schedule. http://www.gourdsandgatherings.blogspot.com

Thanks for stopping by. Hope to see you again.

Here comes Peter Cottontail...

Easter Rabbit…This one-of-a-kind sculptured rabbit measures approx. 12” tall x 4” wide. He has been created from air dry clay over dried gourds. Hand painted in acrylics, and mounted to a 3” wooden base. He is accented with painted gourd egg, tissue festooning around his neck, sculpted and glittered top hat and carries a miniature basket stuffed with glittered eggs. All awhile he is perched on top of a large painted and glittered egg.

*Please note that this piece is sealed with gloss polyurethane and is not weather resistant. I recommend cleaning it with a dry soft cloth.

All of my items are made in a smoke free home. Each is an original, one-of-a-kind, hand-crafted, mixed-media creation that is signed and dated by myself. They are meant to have a whimsical look...celebrating the joy of folk art! You can check out my other OOAK figurines by following the facebook link below:

https://www.facebook.com/#!/gourdgatherings

Due to the seasonal nature of my items, ALL SALES ARE FINAL!

Easter Rabbit…SOLD! (includes Ohio sales tax and Shipping)

Please contact me via messaging if you are interested in purchasing. Please include your shipping address and an e-mail address. I accept credit card payments via Paypal, or money orders. I will then send you a Paypal invoice in acknowledgment of your order.

Great care is taken in the packaging of the item for shipment. Pricing includes traveling fare within the continental US. The item will be shipped via USPS Mail within 2-3 business days of receiving confirmed payment. *I will combine multiple purchases to reduce the cost of shipping whenever possible.

My creations are available for purchase online or at fine arts and crafts shows. Visit my facebook page for additional information and one-of-a-kind designs.
Thanks for stopping by. Hope to see you again.