Nature's finest goes for the gold.

Golden Gourds

• Newspapers
• Gourds in desired shapes and sizes
• Gold spray or acrylic paint
• Paintbrush, if needed
• Cake plate

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.