Creative Ways to Use Gourds in Fall Crafts and Decor

Gourds—misshapen squash relatives—peak at harvest, symbolizing autumn abundance. Beyond tabletop displays:

• Add to fall gift baskets with seasonal foods.
• Incorporate into cornucopias with flowers.
• Dry and preserve as containers (requires sealing).
• Craft projects: birdhouses, luminaries, painted ornaments.

Find instructions online, in books, or from fellow crafters. Source gourds at farm stands or supermarkets. However used, they capture the harvest spirit beautifully.