Gourds crafts

Gourds, due to their hard shells that last indefinitely after being cured, are popular in craft products. With gourds, you can make beautiful products such as birdhouses, decorative bowls, rattles, and more. Once the gourd has grown brown...

Some of the articles on these pages were written by Chuck Abare. My thanks to him for sharing some of the knowledge he’s gained from his years of study on this subject. I consider Chuck to be an expert on Purple Martins, and using natural gourds for their housing. He has helped me greatly with designing suitable lodging for this wonderful ... Read More

When you buy your pumpkins this fall, be sure to get some gourds as well. While you'll have to throw out your pumpkins, you can keep the gourds. Here is how you can dry them out and keep them for years to come. They are perfect for a little garden decor and you can paint them for a pop of color! Such an easy garden idea. #fall #pumpkins #gourds #gardening #gardenidea #repurpose #upcycle #gardenart #drygourds #easy #diy #gardendecor

How to add natural dried gourds to your fall decor, where to get them, and how to make them beautiful.

Don't miss out on these unique hand carved, lighted gourds. A perfect conversation piece for all your fall visitors to your home. They are selling fast! Stop by a get yours today.

How to preserve pumpkins and gourds with these no-mess tips avoid bleach, using peppermint castile soap and protective coatings.

How to stain natural gourds for fall. We will be using these gourds in our fall mantel decor.

I have always been drawn to the natural world for inspiration. My fascination with gourds has been my most recent passion. Gourds, with their earthiness and almost infinite variety of shape and form,communicate to me and I listen…

You can grow your own gourds to create these adorable painted gourd snowmen! Keep them for yourself or give them as gifts!