Diy gourd projects

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DIY GOURD CRAFT- Simple yarn bowl made using a harvested gourd and minimal tools. Easy 30 minute craft is a perfect gift for the knitter in your life.

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.

So many steps to make a night light! We'll sleep well tonight. #gourds #nightlight #tools #makeyourown #gourdart #diydecor #gourdlandia.

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…

Making a gourd box. #gourds #gourdart #smallbox #handmade #tools #curlicue #doityourself #gourdbox #gourdsarethebest #gourdlandia.

If you like having fun decorations in your garden or in your home, then this DIY paisley chicken decor just might be what you're looking for! These paisley chicken decor pieces are made from dried gourds. They are very easy to make that even kids can make them themselves! Each chicken decor piece can be as unique and as cute as you want them to be.

Gourds are always popular items for fall centerpieces but why stick with their traditional look? Add a special flair to your table this season by making glue-decorated gourds. (DIY via @everydaydishes)

As a kid, I always loved carving jack o’ lanterns for Halloween. We’d go to a pumpkin patch and spend an hour looking at every angle of every pumpkin until I found one that looked like …

Gourds are like pumpkins, except instead of carving them and letting them rot, you let them dry out before you work with them, and they will last for many years. Gourds work well for many craft projects thanks to the unique shapes of their different varieties, but it is best to start with something simple.

If you need to add a few birdhouses to the garden or yard, check out this easy birdhouse DIY. It is made from a natural gourd!

Dana Stratton on Instagram: "Here’s a bigger version of the upcycled gourd birdhouse I posted yesterday (go back and watch that reel if you haven’t seen it 😊)… but this time I outlined in white instead of black. #danastratton #gourdart #acrylicpainting @plaidcrafts #plaidcrafts #plaidcreators"

Find out all about growing gourds at home. Ornamental gourds are cucurbits related to melons and squash. Gourd plants grow best on a trellis. They love heat and have a long growing season. Makemake birdhouses from hard-shell gourds, and sponges from luffa gourds. #growing #gourds

How do you cover a gourd using air-dry clays and craft molds? gourdarttalk.com

Let’s Make Flowers inspires you to use the cut-off tops of gourds and the broken pieces kept in your “odd things” drawer. A fun and inexpensive project.

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

Hard working group. Bonnie Gibson's classes were wonderful. Safety Masks There are many styles to chooose from. Tools

Halloween Gourd Craft Project – Making a Gourd Jack o’Lantern Below, you will find instructions on how to design and make a jack-o-lantern from a hard shell gourd. Gourds make a better jack o’lantern because they can last forever. You may choose to use a pattern or draw freehand directly onto the gourd. You will need: a clean dried gourd ... Read More