First I stain a nice round bushel gourd. I use the shape of a cookie cutter and draw the shape all around the gourd. I am able to draw 5 shapes. | 
I use my hand jigsaw to cut out the shapes. | 
The hand jigsaw is so light and easy to use. You can acquire one from www.micromark.com |
I easily cut out all 5 of the shapes. | 
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I cut a hole in the top and clean out the gourd pulp and seeds. | 
I use a spoon and sand paper to clean out the rest. | 
I paint the gingerbread piece like a gingerbread man using acrylic paints. |
I then seal him with Min Wax Polycrylic sealer | 
After it dries I glued a ribbon on the back with a glue gun. | 
After cleaning all the pulp and seeds out I sand the inside as much as possible. I sealed it with sealer and place a metal tea light in the middle, then I light it. Do not leave unattended. |
