Time for Gourds: 8 Clock Projects

If you've got the time, then this new gourd craft book is perfect for you. These clock projects will make ideal accessories to your decor or gifts for family members and friends. Sammie Crawford, the Fairy Gourdmother, provides patterns, color palettes, supply lists, and tips for preparing the gourd. Following her step-by-step directions for each project, illustrated with 199 color images, create eight clocks, decorated in brilliant colors. Themes include cats, zebras, the seashore, Christmas, and many more. Crawford's latest how-to book is perfect for gourd crafters and woodworkers of all levels. A gallery of completed clocks will inspire your own creative ideas. AUTHOR: Sammie Crawford, a professional designer, author, and teacher, has been painting since 1987 and has published five books on gourd painting. She lives in Arkansas.