Meet Norma Dively, a.k.a. Crafty Nana
As a new grandmother and avid hobbyist, Norma Dively adopted the nickname of the Crafty Nana. Although her basement was already being overtaken by her hobbies, in 2009,  Norma’s curiosity led to her to go check out a gourd festival at a local church. Intrigued by what she found, Norma was soon hooked on gourd crafts. She joined the Pennsylvania Gourd Society and the rest is history! Combining her interests in birding and gourd projects, the Crafty Nana focuses on making birdhouses and employing new techniques she’s learned through her PAGS membership.  She describes the majority of her birdhouses as utilitarian, but sometimes she is inspired to make a more creative design, such as a goose, duck or swan.  
Please join us at the JVW Anniversary celebration on August 12 to meet the Crafty Nana and see her spectacular gourd creations!



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