Don't be TARDY for the PARTY! 2010

Happy New Year!!

Of course my party hat has a gourd attached! The gang is all here and we are ready to ring in the NEW YEAR!

Thank you to all my loyal fans and customers for making 2009 a great year!

Blue Rock Gourds is ready for a new year and hoping everyone is healthy and happy!

For now..........party on Garth!

Merry Christmas to ALL!

WOW, what a month BRG has had! Cookie baking, gourd orders, tree trimming, gourd orders, wrapping gifts, gourd orders, holiday shows, gourd orders..............we are so THANKFUL for all the wonderful customers we have met.

Thank you for making Blue Rock Gourds a dream come true.............we are blessed with so many great people in our life. We are taking a break till the New Year but we have very exciting news in the New Year..................I smell flowers...........stay tuned for all the details! Till then, have a blessed and magical holiday with your family and friends.............God Bless,

Cliff (The Gourdfather) and Wendy, Zane & Abbie

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

Next Stop, Malvern!

What a month December is turning out to be! Gourd craziness!

I had the PLEASURE of meeting a very wonderful lady, Sue Donohue.

Never realizing her family was famous in the car racing field, her son David Donohue http://www.rsportscars.com/eng/articles/record_carrera.asp (great link, check it out). I meet Sue at a craft market and she contacted me to do a home show. BRG never did a home show but what the heck let's try it! It was a blast! I called it a "Gourd Gathering". Sue was a gracious hostess and her friends were lovely.

Of course I have been thinking about these "Gourd Gatherings" and in the New Year and I will be releasing my new home party plan for "Gourd Gatherings and I am currently looking for representatives in the USA! How exciting or gourdciting! Gourd Gatherings will also offer a nice variety of handmade artist's works. Nothing from China or out of a box. Keep check back for details. If you are interested in have a gathering or being a rep, please contact me:

717-872-8982 or by email at bluerockgourds@comcast.net.

We had a wonderful day and Sue you are the best!

Here we are at the Sue's gourd gathering.

Let's get this Christmas Party started SALE!!

BRG is having a big sale on my website http://www.bluerockgourds.com/ and

my Etsy shop http://www.etsy.com/shop/bluerockgourds

Apples BUY 1 GET 1 FREE!, All items in my shop are and website are Buy 1 GET 1 1/2 off! PLUS free gourd gift with every purchase! WOO HOO!!!!!!!!!!!!! Celebrate!!!

Do your holiday shopping with Blue Rock Gourds!

Happy Holidays!

Wendy

GOURD APPLE SALE!

Apple pie, fritters, pancakes, coffee cake, cider, oh yeah APPLE GOURDS!

Hey BRG is having a huge APPLE SALE! We are stocked to the brim with beautiful red, yellow and green stained apples! Get your apples today! Buy one apple and get one for half off! 2 ripe stained gourd apples for $15.00. Run to my Etsy store today! http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28896943

Apple cake, tarts, crepes, stuffing, sausage, APPLE GOURDS!

100 sales WOO HOO!!

THANK YOU TO ALL MY GOURDY CUSTOMERS!

I HAVE SOLD 100 GOURDS ON ETSY!! WOO HOO!

BRG is giving back! Order your holiday gourds and gifts now and receive a gourd ornament!

Now till Christmas!

100 sales HERE WE COME! Win a gourd TURKEY!

Hello!

The holidays are coming!! 7 weeks till the big guy comes down the chimney! Thank you to all my customers on Etsy, I am having a GIVEAWAY!!

Be my 100th sale and win the GOURD TURKEY!

1 more sale!! Thanks to all my wonderful customers!

GOBBLE TILL YOU WOBBLE!

Wendy

It's the HOLIDAY SEASON!

BRG is staining, painting and crafting all kinds of holiday gourds. My elves are dancing and singing Christmas tunes! The holiday season is right around the corner. Order you snowmen, Santa's and ornaments now!

HO! Ho! HO!

www.bluerockgourds.com

GOBBLE TILL YOU WOBBLE!

Thanksgiving is around the corner. Another one of my favorite holidays. I am also THANKFUL for my customers! I am almost at 100 sales on Etsy!

I am giving away my gourd turkey.........1 of a kind!

You could win! Be my 100th sale and you will have this beautiful gourd centerpiece for your table.

Check out my Etsy store today!

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5911769

GOBBLE TILL YOU WOBBLE!

HELP ME REACH 100 SALES!! WIN A FREE TURKEY!

I have been on Etsy for a year! I am close to 100 sales!

As a BIG THANK YOU to all my customers!

I am giving away a GOURD TURKEY!

Be my 100th sale and you could win this gourd turkey! Big kettle gourd, stained orange or tan with turkey inserts and a berry spray! FREE, FREE TURKEY & FREE SHIPPING!

THANK YOU TO ALL MY CUSTOMERS!!!!!!!!!!

GOBBLE TILL YOU WOOBLE!

Wendy

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33033401

It's GOURDTOBER!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's Free!!!!!!!!!!

I am having a special in my Etsy shop http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5911769

Now until Hallow's Eve, buy any Halloween item and get a free jack o gourd necklace! (ok time to do the happy dance)

Check out all my Halloween gourds!

Trick or Treat gourd bowls

Halloween decorative masks for hanging

Big Kettle Jack O Gourd sitters with flower crown

Jack O Gourd necklaces

Light up Jack O Gourd

Scarecrow Gourd with straw hat

FREE JACK O GOURD NECKLACE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

with every Halloween purchase!

Keep it scary!Boo!

Yeah! I've been stalked!! How cool is this!

Hello!

Blue Rock Gourds has been stalked! I love it! My Artfire shop has been stalked by the http://www.thecoppercauldron.blogspot.com/

Thank you Casandra!

What a great marketing idea! I was honored! Make sure you check out all of Casandra's wonderful soaps! Sweet Pumpkin Spice ... Oct 3rd. Now that is my kind of soap!

GOURDTOBER is right around the corner! I have just stocked my store full of Halloween masks, gourd treat bowls, hanging jacks and jack o gourds.

Keep checking my store for Spooky Trees and Spell books.

FREE SHIPPING.......................on

ALL MY SPRING MUSHROOMS, TOADSTOOLS AND PATIO CANDLES

Go to my Etsy link below today!

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5911769

I also have started making bamboo bird feeders and walking sticks. My lovely niece Catherine is modeling a walking stick. Finally an inexpensive walking stick only $6.99!

GO TAKE A HIKE!

Keep checking my Etsy store for more GOURDTOBER specials & sales!

Gourds, Gourds and more Gourds!

Wendy

Pennsylvania American Gothic Gourd "Amos & Alta"

Hello!

What a whirlwind of a weekend! BRG was at the Mushroom Festival in Kennett Square, PA. Great festival!! If you ever get a chance to experience the Mushroom Festival go, go, go! It is amazing!! We ate a new fried delicacy "shroomies" mushrooms, jalapenos and cheddar cheese fried..............yummy!

Gourd mushrooms were flying out the craft show tent!

My mom is our custom painter for BRG..........she is amazing! We got a custom order for the American Gothic couple. Her work is one of a kind! Just look what Magi came up with..........................How wonderful is this American Gothic couple! She has a true god given talent. I have named the couple "Amos & Alta" saying true to our Pennsylvania heritage just love them!

I have decided to offer them on my website and Etsy store.

This exclusive one of a kind offer is available for $200.00. Hand grown gourd, hand painted by artist Marilyn Wagner and each gourd couple will be signed and dated. She will be painting only 25 Pennsylvania Gothic American Gourd. Get yours today.

Mother Darling, You Rock!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ocean Grove NJ, Angry Squirrels & Gourds Galore!

What at fun weekend! Long and tiring and I am getting a cold but........all is good!

BRG had a first time show in the state of New Jersey, Ocean Grove. What a beauty of a town! Gingerbread homes, Victorian elegance and wholesome life.........we fell in love!

The craft show was great, the mix of crafters were really nice, fresh and all handmade, no imports!

I met a really great domino jewelry artist, Natalie and we exchanged all kinds of craft and show tips. Thanks Natalie! Being right on the boardwalk on a beautifulllllllll day was the best part!

New Jersey gals were complaining about squirrels, they claim their squirrels are angry and mean.

Gourd tip: Yes squirrels can destroy gourds..............but keep your gourds high and don't add any food to your houses and you will be angry squirrel free!

Halloween is flying out the craft show tent................I will be listing all Halloween on Etsy, here is a peek..................BOO!

God Save the Gourds!

Wendy

Craft Fairs, Shows, Festivals!!!!!!!!!!!Help!!!!

Ok, so I am aaaaaaaaaaaaaaa little over worked. I am seeing dots in my sleep!!!!!!!

I am gearing up for a HUGE Mushroom Festival in Kennett Square, PA. http://www.mushroomfestival.org/

I am sooo excited Carla Hall from Top Chef is the guest chef!

This is a first for Blue Rock Gourds and we are honored to be a part of this juried show!

OK, back to little white mushroom dots!

God Save the GOURDS!

Wendy

Don't forget my Tennessee Spinner Sale! Check it out! http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29957102

BIG BOX LOT SALE!! TENNESEE SPINNERS + FREE SHIPPING!

Hello Gourd Crafters!

I have tons and tons of Tennesee Spinners that I have to move on out before the harvest!!!

Get them while I have them!!!!!!!!! I am passing the savings on to you!!!!

Plus FREE SHIPPING!!

Here is the deal:

50 cleaned, craft ready Tennesee Spinners

Free Shipping

Plus bonus 2 Banana Gourds!

WOOO HOO!!!!!!!!!

Go to my Etsy shop NOW!!

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29298914

Mushroom MONDAY GIVEAWAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Gourd Evening!
My mushrooms have been a hit at local craft shows, but not in the online community. Ummm?? Ok, I have to get these mushrooms out in the hands of my fans. HOW ABOUT A MUSHROOM MONDAY GIVEAWAY!!!!!!!!!
In order to be entered in the contest follow me on Twitter. Also send me message saying "mushroom mania" and you will be entered in the mushroom giveaway! A box of mushroom and toadstools will be yours!
Here are the details:

1. Follow me on Twitter!

2. Send me a message on Twitter saying "Mushroom Mania"

3. Tell all your gnome friends!!

4. Contest ends Monday August 3rd!

MUSHROOM MANIA!!

God save the gourds,
Wendy
www.bluerockgourds.com

MUSHROOM LOVE!!

Hello!
It has been a loooooooooooong time!! I have some crafty exciting news!
Blue Rock Gourds has come up with another great crafty item!
Mushroom and Toadstool garden pokes!
They have been a HIT at all the summer craft shows. SO we are offering them my Etsy shop!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27505415
I have many great bright colors, your choice, green, blue, red, orange, yellow and silver. They made your garden fun and funky!
Put them in your garden, window box or in a barrel.
They are so cute!!
The top of the mushroom is a cut gourd, painted and speckled with white dots. The poke is a piece of fresh bamboo!
Grab your favorite gnome put it under your mushroom and your garden will smile!
Have a great day in the garden!
Wendy

Got Gourds??

Hello Spring!

Who is looking for gourds?? Blue Rock Gourds has got what you need! Check out the gourd pile!

Fresh from the field! Getting ready to be cleaned for crafty all those beautiful gourd birdhouses, bowls, necklaces, you name it!

Look what what I found in the patch this year, we have a huggggggggggge crop of big bushel gourds, great for extra large Santas, landscapes and drums.

I will be soon adding fresh, craft ready gourds to my Etsy shop:

Mini bottles

Bushels

Tennessee Spinners

Canteen

You name it we have it!

Our new website will be up and running very soon. Launch date

May 1st!

http://www.bluerockgourds.com/

Check us out!

My own store, shopping cart, fun gourdy facts!

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19378087

Here is a sneak peek of a new garden statue I will be offering on my new website:

The Golden Buddha!

Bright gold paint with brown and yellow accents.

I have a busy weekend in Maryland, Towson Garden Days on Thursday and Mt. Washington on Saturday.

Have a beautiful, sunny, gourdy weekend!

Wendy

Where are all the gourd lovers??

Hello it is spring, well sorta, it has been very chilly in Lancaster county. Thinking about gourd planting but....just too cold! It all starts with a seed, a small little seed and look what you can grow!

This is a curly dipper, when the gourd is soft during the growing season you can form the gourd to any shape. This is not an easy task, but if you master this you will be amazed at the different shapes and sizes you can grow.

My new favorite is the warty hard shell. Look at these babies! Full of warts........this would make a great natural toad house for your backyard. Stain them and they make a stunning centerpiece for your table. This is a new variety of gourd that has not even been added to the gourd chart yet! Yes I have them for sale in my Ebay store: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=290287841678&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT

Let you imagination run wild!!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.alabamagourdsociety.org/html/gourd_chart.html

Here is the gourd chart for your reference!

If you need gourds, I have every kind you need! Any shape, size and variety!

I ran a contest in January and War Pony won! Please email me you address so I can send the gourd, it really needs a home!

IF YOU HANG IT, THEY WILL COME!

Get Gourdy,

Wendy

BUSY WORKING ON MY WEBSITE!

Long time.....no post!

I am still working on my much anticipated website!!

http://www.bluerockgourds.com/

CAN'T WAIT!! It will be so wonderful.................................thank you to my friend Matt a genius at web design.

This blog is changing to all gourd related, gourds, ideas, crafts and fun gourd facts!

1. First fact of the month, my uncle Harry Woijeckic from little ole Jelloway Ohio is a founding member of the American Gourd Society....gourds run in are blood!

Please visit my two....yes 2 new blogs!!

http://bluerockteaparty.blogspot.com/

Who likes tea?? Hot or Iced.....I have a tea for you! Follow my blog today and I will send you a free, yesssssss free bag of tea! Easter Bunny tea.....Yummy!

http://rememberwhendy.blogspot.com/

This is my family blog full of family pics, craft ideas and vintage finds!

Little house, sweet family, BIG LIFE!

Check us out!

Back to gourds! I have some great ideas and lots of gourds to create!

Check out my Easter eggs & baskets!

WENDY IS BACK!! CONTEST WINNERS

Hello,

I am finally back! I have had a busy month, with family flu and work and crafts and gourds and church and ok this list could go on and on..............................

Here I am with my best girl Abbie, we were on our way to a Beauty and the Beast Tea Party! Tons of fun!

Here is a pic of Ab with the beast, I think it is sooooooooooo cute!

THE WINNERS OF THE GOURD CONTEST!

SINCE I ONLY HAD 3 PEOPLE SIGN UP, ALL 3 WILL RECEIVE A GOURD! AND AN EASTER GOODIE OF COURSE WITH A GOURD!

PLEASE EMAIL YOUR ADDRESSES AND I WILL SEND THEM OFF TO THEIR NEW HOMES!!

THANK YOU!! WENDY