Painted gourds ideas

A gourd is vegetable that is closely related to the squash and the pumpkin. Gourds are very versatile when used as decorations due to the variety of shapes and colors they come in. They are very popular as Autumn centerpieces and in...

Quickly transform ordinary gourds into an elegant DIY glue-decorated gourds centerpiece with our easy-to-use and free printables.

Whatever gourd crafts and DIYs I attempt with my batch of gourds, don't expect artisanship, but do expect easy and fun! Follow to see more.

Wash & dry your gourds for birdhouses & other crafts Gourds have beautiful, hard shells and unique shapes that make them popular in crafting projects, like birdhouses and decorative bowls. If you're drying gourds, it's super easy to clean...

It's a perfect gourd decor idea for the garden, backyard or kitchen. And the more chickens, the more colorful and cheerful your home looks!

Many cavity-dwelling birds love to nest in gourds. They're safer for nestlings than birdhouses with a ledge or porch, and a variety of bird species inhabit them. Lots of people paint gourds white to attract birds and keep nestlings cool on hot days; others paint them decoratively and elaborately.

Hot Air Balloon Gourd Birdhouse

Making Gourd Birdhouses: Birdhouses made from gourds are a fun wintertime craft and make a great project to do with kids. There are several varieties of gourd which make great birdhouses -- You can sometimes buy them at your local farmers' market, or if you're in it f…