Meet Tinsel, the handcrafted Christmas Elf made from a real dried gourd. This rustic, whimsical holiday decoration adds charm to farmhouse, vintage, or old-world Christmas displays. Measures approximately 11.5 inches tall x 6 inches wide and includes a battery-operated tealight candle with timer.

Product Description

Handcrafted Christmas Elf with Whimsical Charm

Bring festive cheer and handcrafted magic to your holiday decor with Tinsel the Christmas Elf. Made from a real dried gourd grown in the United States, Tinsel is a one-of-a-kind natural Christmas decoration. Her golden battery-operated candle adds a cozy glow to any mantel, tabletop centerpiece, or entryway display.

From Seedling to Handmade Holiday Decor

It may surprise you that Tinsel 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 Tinsel’s cheerful face and delicate snowflake details, just like a mini jack-o-lantern. Translucent paints and wax bring out the gourd’s natural beauty and create a smooth, velvety surface.

Festive Handmade Elf Hat

Tinsel wears a winter white sherpa elf hat trimmed with fluffy faux fur. Two jingle bells tied with twine hang from the tip, accented with handcrafted holiday details. Sprigs of pine, berries, and cinnamon sticks complete her hat, giving Tinsel a festive personality and whimsical charm. Each hat is unique and reflects the personality of the gourd.

Personalized, One-of-a-Kind Gourd Elf

Every Tinsel elf is truly unique. Her name is wood-burned onto the back, and she is dressed with natural textures that remind you she is not made of plastic but a real vegetable brought to life. The included battery-operated tealight candle with timer lights up Tinsel for about six hours and turns off automatically for hands-free holiday glow.

Display Ideas

• Place Tinsel on a festive holiday mantel
• Add her to a centerpiece for a rustic holiday table
• Display on a shelf or entryway table with other natural Christmas decor
• Give as a thoughtful, one-of-a-kind handmade holiday 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

• Winter white sherpa elf hat with faux fur trim and two jingle bells

• 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 11.5 inches tall x 6 inches wide

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

Perfect For

• Rustic or farmhouse Christmas decorating

• Vintage or old-world holiday style

• Handmade holiday gifts

• Holiday table centerpieces, mantel, or shelf displays

• Collectors of artisan gourd elves