Gorgeous gourds

 I love taking part in a number of different drawing challenges that are set by a number of accounts I follow on Instagram. For October, @theydrawandcook set a #theydrawtober drawing challenge which included autumnal items such as pecan pie, squirrel and maple leaf. I chose to take part in the challenge on 30th October which was 'gourds' and created these beauties in a variety of shapes, sizes and colours.

I have now added this print to my Redbubble store on a large selection of items and below I've shown some of my favourites.

This gourd artwork is beautifully framed and would make a great Thanksgiving gift.

The gourd coasters would look great on a Thanksgiving table.

Decorate the living room with this oversized gourd floor pillow.

Get cosy on long autumn nights with this gourd throw blanket.

The perfect farmer's market accessory, this gourd tote bag is big enough to fit all your essential produce in.

A fabulous little gourd zipper pouch for all the essentials.

A fetching gourd apron, the perfect gift for the Thanksgiving dinner chef!

Day of the Dead

November 1st and 2nd is when the Day of the Dead is celebrated each year across Mexico, where prayer and remembrance take place for friends and family who have passed away. Altars are created in homes and cemeteries and traditional dishes are served. There are also parades and parties where revellers wear funky makeup and costumes and sing and dance. Decorative, stylised skulls are a large part of the celebrations and have become ubiquitous with this festivity.

I decided to create my own version of these funky skulls and have now added the design to many products in my Redbubble store.

There is a large range of skull t-shirt designs available, for both men and women.

The spiral bound skull notebook is lined and great for taking notes on the go.

The skull iPhone case is a great way of creating a unique item.

Keep your favourite coffee warm with this skull travel mug.