Painting gourds ideas

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

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...

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

Painting gourds adds whimsy and color to your fall decor. Create a little hole and you have a cute birdhouse look for your mantel.

Owl Birdhouse - Unique & My Original Design - Hand Painted Birdhouse Gourd Art - Designs by Sugarbear Ollie Owl...Her Huge Eyes say it all! Who Who Who... The Bright Metallic White with hints of Glitter sparkle in the sun! Her Feathers are a Rich Brown & Golden Tan painted to add dimension to her

Gourds are a wondrously versatile canvas for so many crafts. They can be transformed into so many things with birdhouses being one of the most common. There are countless ways that a go…

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.

Gourds can be made into a variety of creations. Learn how to clean gourds for crafts to use in making different DIY craft projects!

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

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