Decorating Pumpkins and Gourds: 20 Fun and Stylish Projects for Decorating Pumpkins, Gourds, and Squashes

Deborah Schneebeli Morrell

ISBN 10: 190652520X / ISBN 13: 9781906525200

Published by Cico Books, 2008

About this Item

Learn how to make and decorate all sorts of fun and fantastic lanterns and wreaths with pumpkins and gourds. Learn how to make and decorate all sorts of fun and fantastic projects with pumpkins and gourds. Pumpkins and gourds are very versatile vegetables and make great dishes to celebrate the fall (or have all-year-round ) but they also make excellent indoor and outdoor decorations. Whether you're looking for some Halloween inspiration or just want to create something lovely to display in your yard, Deborah Schneebeli-Morrell will teach you how to make all sorts of beautiful things. She will show you how to carve some striking swirls into a butternut squash to create an unusual but stunning centerpiece, and how to make a gorgeous Rose Window squash that would cast an atmospheric glow in any garden. You will learn how to cut out Maids in a Row, fashion an attractive Fall Wreath, and so much more. There are a variety of projects, both big and small, some easy and some hard, so that you will be able to make something regardless of your experience or the shape of your vegetables. With 20 fun and easy projects, Decorating Pumpkins and Gourds will inspire you to get crafty with your veggies.

Seller Inventory # CIN190652520XG

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Decorating Pumpkins and Gourds: 20 Fun and Stylish Projects for Decorating Pumpkins, Gourds, and Squashes
• Publisher: Cico Books
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 190652520X
• ISBN 13: 9781906525200
• Binding: Hardback
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

Pumpkin carving is an easy skill to master. This book, by award-winning artist Deborah Schneebeli-Morrell, contains 20 fun projects for decorating pumpkins, squashes, and gourds, with ideas that will appeal to both children and adults. There are scary faces for Halloween, beautiful centerpieces that will transform any Christmas or Thanksgiving table, and stunning lanterns to light up your home or gaden. Each project has easy-to-follow instructions, with charming hand-drawn step-by-step illustrations. There are beautiful photographs of all the finished pieces, plus plenty of variations, tips, and techniques to inspire you to create your own decorated pumpkins and gourds.

*Decorating for Halloween is more popular than ever.

*The 20 projects include ideas for decorating gourds and squashes as well as pumpkins, so that you can have wonderful decorations throughout fall and winter.

*Project variations provide extra inspiration and ideas for crafters.

About the Author

Deborah Schneebeli-Morrell is an award-winning artist who exhibits widely in Britain and Europe. She is the author of "Decorating Eggs," "Bead & Button," "Ribbons & Felt Jewelry," "Vintage-Style Beaded Jewelry", "Decorating Pumpkins and Gourds" and "The Outdoor Garden Room" (all Cico).