Golden Gourds

What You Need:
Newspapers
Gourds in desired shapes and sizes
Gold spray or acrylic paint
Paintbrush, if needed
Cake plate

Instructions:
1. Prepare work surfaces. Cover the work surface with newspaper in a well-vented area. Wash and dry the gourds.
2. Paint the gourds. Spray-paint the gourds using gold paint. Or, if desired, paint the gourds with acrylic paints using a paintbrush. Let the paint dry.
3. Pile them high. Stack and arrange the gourds on a cake plate.