I shared last week that I did a DIY craft project with my gourds from my 2011 garden harvest. They have been drying and curing for over a year and I’ve made a few projects with them including these DIY birdhouses.
I started with this lineup in my backyard shed: gourds, cardboard & spray paint. 
The Rust-oleum paint I used (gold, bronze and slate) left a hammered finish which I love. 
While I took a break to let the gourds dry, Ronny managed to steal the camera and snuck up on me as I finished up the last coat. Creeper! What is really funny is that I didn’t know about this picture until I was taking these photos off of my camera. :) 
When they were all dry, I incorporated them in my china hutch and centerpiece. 
I got the plate from a HomeGoods store when I was visiting my sister in Olathe.
What do you think about my placemats? They were our 3rd – leather – wedding anniversary gift from my parents. Love ‘em, thanks Mom & Dad! 
The extra gourds that I spray painted may have shown up in other areas around the house. I decorated right before leaving for a work trip and Ronny called to tell me that gourds were poppin’ up everywhere! 
I love fall decorations.
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