Trying something new

I am trying my hand at something I haven't done before. My sister gave me some gourds a couple years ago, and I had imagined all kinds of things to make with them. But I had not gotten around to it yet. So finally a few days ago, I decided to check a book on gourds out of the library and have started my first gourd project. So far all I have done is cut one into a little basket and cleaned it out. My next step is to hopefully come up with a design to go on it and paint it. I am reading up on what kind of paints are best for gourds and also I am looking into carving on the surface of gourds. I think it would be fun to be able to make some of these things and maybe sell them to make a little money. They would also make nifty little gifts. So far, I am enjoying this new craft. I hope to post pictures of this and some of the things I have done or am doing soon.