Scarecrow and Gourd Puppets

13 years ago

I just won $100. for a Scarecrow contest at our local library.

My Dad grew the gourds that I used to make the puppets, in NE Alabama soil. The gourds are on a stick with bells and also some gourd seeds that rattle. Their names are Rick and Geraldine.

The scarecrow is named Sheryl "CROW".

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jeannespines
13 years ago
WOW, susieroses! These critters (can I call them that?) are delightful! Love the puppet gourds ...enchanting! They are just so SWEET! ...love the bells & painting on the faces & the frou, frou! And your Sheryl "crow" is just a sweatheart, too...wonderful idea using that big rooster...great GJ! And enjoy the $$$, too! TFS! Jeanne S.
tinfoilhat
13 years ago
That is so beautiful and whimsical at the same time. I love it.
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nanatricia
13 years ago
Way to go!!! Cute!!!
kacram
13 years ago
congratulations! vEry cute!
sunnyca_gw
13 years ago
Sheryl Crow is 1 relaxed scarecrow!! Even the rooster likes her, I do too! The puppet gourds are neat too. Enjoy your prize money, you earned it! Love the patches on her britches too, so cute. Jan
Marlene Kindred
13 years ago
Love her Susie! So happy for you winning the contest, but you knew that already...posted on FB.
susiewantsroses
Original Author
13 years ago
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rock_oak_deer
13 years ago
Very nice, good job and congratulations on the prize.
luna_llena_feliz
13 years ago
I knew your "Sheryl Crow" would win! I'm glad you entered her. And I just love your gourd jack-o-lanterns. They are the cutest things. I noticed that Martha Stewart had similar gourds on a stick but hers were painted like skeletons. The one looked like the lead character in the move The Nightmare Before Christmas.
susiewantsroses
Original Author
13 years ago
I'll have to look for Martha's. My only inspiration was Jose Jalapeno (the puppet "on a stick) and some victorian type toy pictures that were shadows in my mind. Also I love these German looking Holiday illustrations from the prewar days. They "owned" Christmas, Easter, Halloween, etc. decoration factories. So it was a composite.
After my Dad left our home place to go to Arizona for Cancer treatment, I had to check on the house. He had left these gourds lined up for me in the parking area so that I would be sure to find them. Anyway, I'll look to see how Martha made hers.
excessfroufrou
13 years ago
Congrats! Sheryl Crow is cracking me up, too funny.
The gourd rattles are precious, I love them.
Frou