Martha Stewart Living, November 2002
John Keats called fall the season of mellow fruitfulness, a sentiment evoked by this string of warm-colored gourds. To make one, you will need miniature gourds, a drill with a fine bit, and twine. Drill a hole through the center of each gourd. Thread twine through an embroidery needle; run it through the holes, knotting it at both sides of each gourd to secure in place. We left 6 inches between gourds. Hang garland from tacks or nails, indoors or outside.
I made this garland with plastic gourds I purchased at A.C. Moore, so I can use it year after year! Love it!
I am into this sustainable design that I guess you can just compost the decorating after halloween! Cute kid project too- after the drilling is done of course!
-Fig Tree
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I made one and I love it! It was super fun and easy to make. I will definitely make one next year, too. :)
I love this idea! I can't wait to try it for our front fence.
~Thoughtful Mom
http://momsmakingadifferenceeachday.blogspot.com/
I love this idea! I can't wait to try it for our front fence.
~Thoughtful Mom
http://momsmakingadifferenceeachday.blogspot.com/
I love this idea! I can't wait to try it for our front fence.
~Thoughtful Mom
http://momsmakingadifferenceeachday.blogspot.com/
I love this idea! I can't wait to try it for our front fence.
~Thoughtful Mom
http://momsmakingadifferenceeachday.blogspot.com/
I love this idea! I can't wait to try it for our front fence.
~Thoughtful Mom
http://momsmakingadifferenceeachday.blogspot.com/
I love this idea! I can't wait to try it for our front fence.
~Thoughtful Mom
http://momsmakingadifferenceeachday.blogspot.com/
Won't the smell from the holes attract fruit flies if you put them in the house?
This is such a cute idea! I am going to decorate my fireplace mantle with this garland!
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