Gourdament
Buyers are raving!
This shop got multiple 5-star reviews in the past 7 days.
Announcement
Handmade gourd birdhouses make perfect gifts for Mother's Day and Father's Day! I can add a curly bow to the stem and a special card and ship directly to your Mom.
Cats, owls, birdhouses, roosters, farm animals, and ornaments co exist in perfect harmony. Need a secret Santa gift? Or a gift for a coworker who loves cats? Or maybe something for that crazy cat lover in your life? Always handmade and a guaranteed one-of-a-kind: Cats, Dogs, Roosters, Chickens, Pigs, Cows, Owls, Christmas Ornaments, Easter Egg Ornaments, Egg gourds, St. Patrick's Day, Valentine's Day, Gifts, Yard Decor, Birdhouses, Garden Ornaments, Garden Decor, Unique Gift Items and ideas, brilliant colors, cute animals, original designs, imaginative designs... and oh so much more!
Announcement
Handmade gourd birdhouses make perfect gifts for Mother's Day and Father's Day! I can add a curly bow to the stem and a special card and ship directly to your Mom.
Cats, owls, birdhouses, roosters, farm animals, and ornaments co exist in perfect harmony. Need a secret Santa gift? Or a gift for a coworker who loves cats? Or maybe something for that crazy cat lover in your life? Always handmade and a guaranteed one-of-a-kind: Cats, Dogs, Roosters, Chickens, Pigs, Cows, Owls, Christmas Ornaments, Easter Egg Ornaments, Egg gourds, St. Patrick's Day, Valentine's Day, Gifts, Yard Decor, Birdhouses, Garden Ornaments, Garden Decor, Unique Gift Items and ideas, brilliant colors, cute animals, original designs, imaginative designs... and oh so much more!
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Margaret on May 12, 2021
5 out of 5 starsHung it up yesterday. Good quality. Ample holes drilled in bottom. Thank you! Am anxious to see who takes up residence.
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shelbyb28 on May 4, 2021
5 out of 5 starsMy birdhouse arrived on time and is bigger and more beautiful than I had expected. Devon, the seller, is so helpful. I would highly recommend buying from her if you are looking for any of the products she sells. She stands behind everything she sells, and makes sure that you are happy with your purchase and her service. I couldn't recommend her more,
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Voni on Apr 8, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThis is absolutely beautiful! Stunning! I can't wait for the birds to move in!
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Kathryn R on Apr 3, 2021
5 out of 5 starsI’m so impressed. Just received them and can’t wait to hang them. Beautifully prepared to hang with a rope hangar. Painted very bright red & yellow and lacquered for bad weather. Small drainage holes in the bottom of the gourds. Crafters plus!!! He thought of everything. Packed well. Shipped quickly. Time to enjoy!! I’ll buy more.
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Elaina on Mar 13, 2021
5 out of 5 starsI bought 3 of these for my dad. He loves them - homes for the martins by the lake. We are so pleased with this purchased.
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Judith on Jan 29, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThis is an adorable birdhouse and come spring it will add so much color and gaiety to my garden. It arrived in a timely manner with no damage.
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Nicole on May 17, 2021
5 out of 5 starsI bought two gourd birdhouses, one for my mom and the other for my mother-in-law for Mother’s Day and they both loved them. The seller was very quick to ship and it even arrived with beautiful wrapping paper!
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Laurel on May 15, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThis is a darling cat gourd. I did add a chain to hang it with as I thought the leather hanger might come untied if it got too windy. The quality is very nice and just as shown in the ad.
About Gourdament
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A determined Wren roosts before the varnish is dry!
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Some people have such neat and beautiful studios! I do not- the green paint on the right demonstrates!
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My first gourd creation ever was a cat. Still on the vine I knew that this gourd wanted to be cat!
It's a Gourd Life!
Entrepreneurs usually measure business success with financial growth. Devon Cameron, an award winning artist from New York, measures business success by the growth of vines called lagenaria, aka hard-shelled gourds.
Though related to cucumbers and pumpkins, hard-shelled gourds have the strength, durability, and look of wood. Gourds have a rich history and have been used through the ages to store grains, hold liquids, play music, and purchase goods.
Cameron, a music therapist by trade, looked upon her first garden- grown gourd and recalls hearing Mother Nature whisper, "Kitty Cat"--though she admits it may have been a creaky gate. Before long Cleo the Gourd Cat hit the local craft scene. Cleo's rotund body is adorned with swirling goldfish and a mischievous smile. Cameron attributes Cleo's body mass index to her sedentary lifestyle. Rooster, the second design to join the Gourdaments collection, debuted at The Arts and Crafts Festival at Lincoln Center in 2003 and soon became a best seller in the Folk Art venue.
Cameron's bedroom workshop in Circleville, NY, overflowed with orders for cats and roosters. Visitors were greeted with (paint brush in hand and offered) a place to sit on the bedroom floor. Friends and Family were frequently invited to Gourd-washing parties. where good food, fresh coffee, and, lots of grimy gourds abounded. "At first these parties were a success. I mean, how often are you invited to a gourd-washing party? It may not have been glamorous, but it was novel." Gourd washers soon dwindled and Cameron began purchasing washed gourds from Amish farmers in Lancaster, PA.
Devon Cameron has upgraded her bedroom studio to a workshop beside her house (though she often prefers to paint in front of British murder mysteries on PBS) Her work has been showcased in many galleries including the Art Institute of Chicago and the Smithsonian's American Art Museum Gift Shops. Cameron is fascinated by the gourd art created in other cultures and countries- "Mother Nature has spread these wonderful creations of hers all over the world, enabling artists to present their unique cultures through gourd art. Art breaks down superficial barriers between nations and unites the creative human spirit in all of us. So, through Mother Nature's first, simple utterance of 'kitty cat,' I have discovered her more enduring message: 'peace through art.'"
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Devon Cameron
Owner
I'm an award-winning artist who has been featured in the Smithsonian Gift Shops, the Fine Art Institute of Chicago, on the cover of Gift Shop Magazine, and featured in The Boston Globe.
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I gladly accept returns and exchanges
I don't accept cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalized orders
- Perishable products (like food or flowers)
- Digital downloads
- Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
I accept returns I do not accept returns
I accept exchanges I do not accept exchanges
I accept cancellations I do not accept cancellations
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
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Custom and personalized orders
Yes, I do custom orders. Please contact me with requests.
Sizing details
Gourds come in all shapes and sizes. Each one is different... just like us!
Care instructions
Gourds are everlasting... the only care needed for a gourd is a good dusting. If you are purchasing a birdhouse, taking the gourd in for the winter months and varnishing to seal in painting always helps extend the life of a gourd birdhouse.
Gift wrapping and packaging
We package with recycled and biodegradable materials.
How long will my gourd last?
Gourds are everlasting and can be treated the same way you would treat a soft wood.