Christmas Canvas

I saw a small canvas in a store decorated for Christmas.

I knew I had one at home so this is what I came up with.

 I was pleased with this but every time I looked at it I knew something was off....

So take a look at the second one and you will see one change that made it all better.

That's right the blingy layer behind Santa.

Gourdo

Here is the process of making Gourdo.

I love gourds each one is unique.

The process of getting to the dried gourd can take almost a year.

The most tedious is cleaning the mouldy skin off and getting to the "wood".

Once that it is done the crafting begins.

 I use the stem from the gourd to make the nose.

I loved making this centre piece for a special lady. I also loive paper crafting so putting the two things together was so much fun.