Rootin’ For the Home Team

My Latest Gourd Project

Rootin' For the Home Team – photo 1

Do you remember how our new puppy, SADI BEAR, chewed one of my gourds? So, it became THIS !

Well, guess what she did again?

Rootin' For the Home Team – photo 2

Yep! Chewed the handle right off another one. This time though, I looked for what it could become. Do you see what I see?

Rootin' For the Home Team – photo 3

In all fairness, you may not see it unless you are from Arkansas

or a big fan of the Southeast Conference.

Rootin' For the Home Team – photo 5

I cut the bottom so it would sit flat and painted the inside black.

Rootin' For the Home Team – photo 6

The team color came next using leather dye.

Rootin' For the Home Team – photo 7

This wine cork is a perfect solution for the snout! I made sure to choose one from an Arkansas winery! 😉

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A couple of wiggly eyes were glued in place.

Rootin' For the Home Team – photo 9

Notice how the natural ridges in the gourd actually create an eyebrow on this side!

Rootin' For the Home Team – photo 10

This is my favorite side, even though Sadi Bear broke part of it.

Rootin' For the Home Team – photo 11

I feel like this project was totally home grown. The gourd was from my garden and the wine cork was from an Arkansas winery.

With a little leather dye and my crazy creativity, we are ready to Root for the Home Team!

Who is your favorite team?

😉 -Marci