Painting gourds

How to Make a Beautiful Gourd Birdhouse Every morning I wake up at 7 AM and drink a cup of black coffee. I sit in my recliner with my feet up and watch the birds play in my red gourd birdhouse as the sun rises behind them. I tap dance to my chair each morning with excitement wondering what my ... Read More

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.

The birdhouse hole size chart below is meant to be a general guideline of how each species of bird prefer their home. Individual birds may use an entrance hole slightly smaller or larger than the size listed. Buy the next size up if you don’t see one that matches exactly. All of the birds listed below are cavity nesting birds ... Read More

Halloween gourd

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

Figuring out the design and layout on your gourd can be one of the most challenging aspects of the whole creation process. Read these tips to make it easier

Folk Art Gourds. Hand painted, Kentucky.

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You've purchased some gourds and are ready to create! First, you'll need to clean the mold and grime off the outside. Read how to here.

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...