Gourdament
Middletown, New York |
Announcement
Happy New Year! I want to thank everyone who so patiently waited for their gourd gifts to be delivered this holiday season! We now have our sights set on Valentine's Day, Mother's Day and Spring - perfect birdhouse holidays!
Gourd ornaments make perfect gifts! Each handmade ornament is full of personality and charisma - just like your friends and family :)
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
Happy New Year! I want to thank everyone who so patiently waited for their gourd gifts to be delivered this holiday season! We now have our sights set on Valentine's Day, Mother's Day and Spring - perfect birdhouse holidays!
Gourd ornaments make perfect gifts! Each handmade ornament is full of personality and charisma - just like your friends and family :)
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!
Items
Featured items
All Items
Reviews
-
![]()
-
![]()
Judy on Jan 23, 2021
5 out of 5 starsLove it! This is perfect, just as described. Seller was great, she even made one with a smaller hole at my request. Arrived quickly and well packed. Already in my tree! Can't wait for the birds to come.
-
![]()
Gayle on Jan 19, 2021
5 out of 5 starsI ordered the natural gourd birdhouse. It’s beautiful and larger than expected, but I’m happy about that! It also shipped quickly.
-
![]()
Julie on Jan 1, 2021
5 out of 5 starsAbsolutely wonderful creation. Fast shipping and secure packaging.
-
![]()
Diane Daugherty on Dec 30, 2020
5 out of 5 starsMy husband absolutely loved it! It's larger than I thought! Awesome!
-
![]()
-
![]()
Carlene on Dec 26, 2020
5 out of 5 starsGift for my bird watching Mother-in-law. Sometimes you see something and you say I know EXACTLY who needs this item. She loves it, it arrived on time and well packaged.
-
![]()
LEIGHANN on Jan 20, 2021
5 out of 5 starsAbsolutely gorgeous.. well made, beautiful bright colors.
It's the little extras though that will bring me right back to this seller.. the KITTY TISSUE PAPER!!..OMG! How adorable!!
I'll definitely be back!! -
![]()
Jill on Jan 19, 2021
5 out of 5 starsHe is so prefect!!! I love the shape, the color, the details and his awesome eyes. Thank you, Devon!!
-
![]()
About Gourdament
-
-
A determined Wren roosts before the varnish is dry!
-
-
Some people have such neat and beautiful studios! I do not- the green paint on the right demonstrates!
-
-
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.'"
Shop members
-
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.
Shop policies
Shipping
Payment options
Returns & exchanges
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:
Privacy policy
More information
Frequently asked questions
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.