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For Immediate Release | May 2012

“Making Gourd Bowls with the Fairy Gourdmother®”

Sammie Crawford, the Fairy Gourdmother®shares inspiring gourd crafting techniques and ideas with 8 creative patterns of colorful gourd bowl designs. This gourd craft book is complete with detailed step-by-step instructions, stunning color photos  and tips for each unique and colorful project.

                Atglen P.A. — Create bowls for holding candy, knick-knacks, or just to add a bit of color to any room. This new gourd craft book from Sammie Crawford, the Fairy Gourdmother®, is complete with patterns, color palettes, supply lists, and tips for preparing the gourd. With step-by-step directions for each project, create eight bowls decorated in brilliant colors. From a ghastly witch to laughing clowns, Christmas balls to Easter eggs, and hearts to seashells, these bowls will be a great addition to your everyday décor or holiday decorations. Ideal for the aspiring gourd crafter, this how-to book has nearly 140 images and patterns. A gallery of other Crawford bowls will inspire your own creative ideas.

                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.

Schiffer Publishing, Ltd. is based in Atglen, PA on the Schiffer Book Farm.  The company is known for publishing high quality Antique, Arts, Architecture, Lifestyle, and Military History books, as well as a successful line of children and ghost books.   Schiffer Publishing is always looking for people to write books on new and related subjects. If you have an idea for a book, please contact them at proposals@schifferbooks.com

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Book Details

ISBN: 978-0-7643-3980-6

Size: 8 1/2 x 11

Illustrations: 127 color photos

Page Count: 64

Soft Cover

Price: $16.99

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