Hello All, I thought I’d give you a little background about myself and my creations. I am a kindergarten teacher of 14 years, a mother of three wonderful children, I have a loving husband and we live on a farm. Therefore, when I create (really, it’s just me making messes! Hee, hee!), I release stress and go into my own little world. (Which by the way can be a scary place! But, I seem to be comfortable there!) If I could just stay there all the time, oh my, the messes, (oops!) the creations would be great and many! Too bad my family needs insurance! Ha! I have a variety of crafting skills. My mom says I’m a “Jack of all trades, master of none!” I like to paint anything and everything, using all kinds of paints! I love to sketch, use watercolor pencils, markers/ink, paper crafts (folding, journals, theaters, dioramas, etc.), making/painting/designing the kids sets for their musicals at school, etc. I have recently learned how to weld, I have a pottery wheel, I raise my gourds, and have more sh.. sitting around the house than you can shake a stick at! I hope you enjoy looking at my creations as much as I enjoy making them.
Soon, I hope to have items for sale. Maybe you can check back from time to time and see what I have. I always do my best to make an item as requested. The type of items I make, cannot be reproduced exactly (size, shape, etc.). Of course, I can try to replicate as closely as possible and as with the Nascar gourd luminary, I will try to create to the individuals request. Thanks again and enjoy your day!! Joy PS-You may contact me at joyouscraftsngourds@gmaill.com with any inquiries about my process, the items I hand craft, and of course any product you may wish to order!