I thought I'd show you a little couldn't-be-simpler Autumn decorating project I did last week. I started with some plain artificial gourds from the craft shop.
Using a sponge brush, I brushed on a layer of Elmer's glue and sprinkled on some German glass glitter. I used three of the colors that I sell in my shop {Seashell Pink, Gilded, and Copper Blush. The Antique Bronze would look nice too.} Of course, you can use any color and kind of glitter you like.
Then I simply used a hot glue gun to adhere a single green velvet leaf near the stem of each gourd.
Next, I wrapped a green wire floral stem around a pencil to create the little curly-cues. I glued one to the base of the each gourd stem. Just a dab of hot glue is enough, but make sure to hold the wire in place until the glue sets.
To give my gourds a little more sparkle {as if they needed anymore}, I placed an old rhinestone bauble on the top of each one. I didn't even glue these down because I'll want to use them for something else someday. I just liked the way they looked on there.
That's it! Quick and easy. Instant Autumn decor!
Hi Andrea! I've been out-of-town and boy have I missed reading your blog:) So glad to be back...and just in time to try making some glittery gourds of my own. Thanks so much for sharing this idea!
Posted by: Leah C | September 23, 2008 at 02:42 PM
Those are absolutey, aboslutely AMAZING!!
Posted by: Zarah | September 23, 2008 at 02:46 PM
I love these! I just bought a couple of fake white pumpkins and was going to just do white glitter on the top (like the frost is on the pumpkin), but now I'll have to get more and make some like yours - too cute!
Posted by: Jackie | September 23, 2008 at 02:53 PM
Pretty! Rachaelxo
Posted by: Rachael | September 23, 2008 at 03:08 PM
OH ANDREA!! ONLY YOU COULD MAKE GOURD LOOK SOOOO BEAUTIFUL AND ELEGANT!!!
Posted by: SONIA | September 23, 2008 at 03:31 PM
They are so beautiful! ! I want one! I'd rather buy one than make one cause I don't have any of the fun stuff. Might you sell them at One Hundred Wishes? ? ? Ü
Posted by: Wendy | September 23, 2008 at 04:10 PM
I predict a major increase in glass glitter sales at One Hundred Wishes. Simply gorgeous or is it "GOURDEOUS"...anyhoo I'm strolling over right now. One question, what craft store did you find your white gourds? I just bought some orange and brown ones at Michaels and painted them all cream.
Posted by: Gabrielle | September 23, 2008 at 04:23 PM
Oh my goodness! I am visiting your blog for the first time and I'm in LOVE!! These gourds are just gorgeous! I am definitely going to try my hand at making these! Wonderful blog you have!!
-Amy
www.singforyoursupperblog.com
Posted by: Amy | September 23, 2008 at 05:02 PM
Thanks for the quick project. I love it!
Nerissa
Posted by: Nerissa | September 23, 2008 at 05:07 PM
Incredibly beautiful! You make me want to run home and start gluing!
Posted by: Bettsi | September 23, 2008 at 05:15 PM
sweet, sweet...glitter is so magical isn't it?! xo
Posted by: Heather Bradley | September 23, 2008 at 07:44 PM
So cute! So simple! LOVE it! I just have to do this!!
Posted by: Karin@creativechaos | September 23, 2008 at 08:25 PM
Both gorgeous and festive at the same time! BELLISSIMA! ;) XO,Jenn
P.S. The lolli's arrived today! LOVE THEM!!! ((HUGS & THANK YOU!))
P.S.S. My order wants 6 more invites. I might need 6 more lolli's EEK! I'll let ya know. ;)
Posted by: Jennifer Hayslip | September 23, 2008 at 08:29 PM
Beautiful, sparkly and easy, right up my alley. Great Job, Jamie
Posted by: jamie | September 23, 2008 at 08:48 PM
How festive!
Posted by: karla nathan | September 23, 2008 at 08:57 PM
They are so sweet and a perfect addition to a fall home... carrying you right from September to Thanksgiving. Can you imagine glittering large acorns in bronze and scattering them all together on a large ironstone platter? Oooh, I'm already plotting for a couple hostess gifts now. :D
Grazie mille! ~ a.
Posted by: alice adair | September 23, 2008 at 10:20 PM
Wow!!! These turned out so pretty!
Mary Ann
Posted by: Mary Ann | September 24, 2008 at 05:35 AM
They look great Andrea! Such a simple and cheap way to make something that looks very expensive!
Karla
Posted by: Karla | September 24, 2008 at 11:22 AM
Beautiful! If you are wondering where to get the gourds~ I bought small white gourds that look similar and they were only $1 each at the Walmart Floral section.
Posted by: Susiebelle | September 24, 2008 at 11:56 AM
andrea, i found your blog, through god knows where i was when i found you!
i found your blog trully amazing, i can't stop saying oh! how pretty this is! (¡qué belleza! 'cause i think in spanish ;))
send you a big kiss, i will keep coming to delight myself
vivi from argentina
Posted by: vivi | September 24, 2008 at 01:39 PM
Those gourds are wonderful. I'm going to pick some up this week and get glittering. Thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by: laurie | September 24, 2008 at 03:46 PM
Those are beautiful, great job! :)
Posted by: Amanda | September 24, 2008 at 04:18 PM
Quite simply I love this blog- Andrea I hope you realise how much happiness you give people. I have you in my favorites & when I'm down and had a long day I log on to see what you have been up to- and Hey presto its always something fantastic & beautiful. It makes me smile and "ooohh and ahhh" over what you have done.. Thank-you I love this blog.
Posted by: Andrea | September 24, 2008 at 04:38 PM
These are just wonderful...I am not too much into the traditional Black and orange Halloween so this is perfect! Thanks for sharing Pinkie
Posted by: Pinkie Denise | September 24, 2008 at 06:39 PM
Andrea, those are just to die for, thanks for sharing this trick.
i am in love with these, who doesn't love a little sparkle.
Posted by: Renee Kyweriga | September 24, 2008 at 07:05 PM