Meet Fraser, the handcrafted Christmas Elf made from a real dried gourd. This whimsical, rustic holiday decoration adds charm to farmhouse, vintage, or old-world Christmas displays. Measures approximately 12 inches tall x 4.5 inches wide and includes a battery-operated tealight candle with timer.

Product Description

Handcrafted Christmas Elf with Festive Charm

Bring joy, warmth, and handcrafted holiday magic to your home with Fraser the Christmas Elf. Made from a real dried gourd grown in the United States, Fraser is a one-of-a-kind natural Christmas decoration. His golden battery-operated candle adds a cozy glow to any mantel, holiday centerpiece, or festive display.

From Seedling to Handcrafted Holiday Decor

It may surprise you that Fraser began life as a tiny gourd seedling on a farm! Gourds grow on vines like pumpkins and naturally dry over time, creating a perfect surface for carving. I carefully cut the tops off the dried gourd, clean out the middle, and carve Fraser’s cheerful face and delicate snowflake details, just like a mini jack-o-lantern. Translucent paints and wax enhance the gourd’s natural beauty and create a smooth, velvety surface.

Festive Handmade Elf Hat

Fraser wears a one-of-a-kind elf hat covered in Christmas greenery to resemble a miniature Christmas tree. The hat is trimmed with rich brown faux fur, accented with jingle bells and tiny silver ornaments. Sprigs of pine, berries, and cinnamon sticks complete the look, giving Fraser a joyful and whimsical personality that takes Christmas cheer to a whole new level. Each hat is unique, reflecting the personality of the gourd.

Personalized, One-of-a-Kind Gourd Elf

Every Fraser elf is truly unique. His name is wood-burned onto the back, and the inside is left natural, reminding you he is not made of plastic, but a real vegetable brought to life. The included battery-operated tealight candle with timer lights up Fraser for about six hours and turns off automatically for hands-free holiday glow.

Display Ideas

• Add Fraser to a festive holiday centerpiece
• Place on a mantel, shelf, or entryway table
• Mix with other rustic gourd elves for a charming holiday display
• Give as a one-of-a-kind handmade Christmas gift

Features

• Real dried gourd, grown in the U.S.

• Hand-carved face and snowflake details

• Translucent paints and waxed finish for smooth, glowing surface

• Elf hat with Christmas greenery, faux fur trim, jingle bells, and silver ornaments

• Sprigs of pine, berries, and cinnamon sticks on hat

• Personalized name burned onto the back

• Includes battery-operated tealight candle with timer (approx. 6-hour glow)

• Measures 12 inches tall x 4.5 inches wide

• Handmade, one-of-a-kind holiday decor

Perfect For

• Rustic, farmhouse, or old-world Christmas decorating

• Handmade holiday gifts

• Holiday table centerpieces or mantel displays

• Collectors of artisan gourd elves

• Whimsical natural Christmas decor