I set the ghosts and the little trees up on the shelf before painting, and they look sweet even in bare wood with just the eyes inked in. My only note is that they are smaller than I imagined from the listing, so it is more of a little mantel scene than a statement piece. That said, the carving is neat and tidy and I am enjoying painting them. Good value overall.

Pictured in the sun are the turned pieces from the kit, little conifer trees, a mushroom, some bell shapes and round pieces, all smooth bare wood casting these long shadows across the table. The variety is what makes it fun, because you can build a whole little scene rather than just one figure. Everything is neatly turned with no splinters. A great starting point.

Laid the whole kit out on paper: the ghosts with their little hands, the turned tree and mushroom shapes, and the box of markers, so you really can start the moment it arrives. Everything is clean, smooth and ready, no prep, no missing bits. For the price it is a brilliant way to keep a rainy afternoon busy. We are building a whole ghost scene for the porch.

This is everything laid out on the table before I started, two ghosts and a cluster of little cone trees, no sanding or prep needed and the eyes already done. I love that you get a scene to build rather than a single ornament, so there is a proper evening of painting in here. The wood is clean and pale so the colours really pop. Already planning my scheme.

I painted all three in one afternoon, a green one with a stitched smile, a white one with a little bat, and an orange one with a bat and green hands. They are genuinely adorable, and the marker colours are bold enough that you only need one coat. They are lined up on the hall table now and the little ones are obsessed. My favourite is the grumpy green one.

Pictured raw, because the detail deserves showing off: the ghost comes with two tiny separate hands you slot into the sleeves before you paint, which is why the hugging arms look so adorable once they are on. The carved robes have soft folds and the eyes are already dotted in. It is small enough to sit in your palm and it takes paint beautifully. Such a clever little kit.

I painted mine a deep purple with black eyes and I love how it turned out. The only niggle is that on the flared robes the first coat looked a bit patchy where the grain is thirsty, so I needed a second pass to get it even. Once dry it is smooth and solid though. A really fun little paint-your-own, just set aside a bit of extra time for the base coat.

Here it is in my hand for scale, and this little ghost is properly tiny, which only makes it more charming. The robe flares out into soft folds, the eyes and mouth are carved and inked, and the whole thing is smooth as anything. It is the sort of thing you want to paint in a single sitting and then keep out all October.

Three of the ghosts in bare wood with their little hands scattered around them, waiting to be slotted on and painted. Honestly, the raw version has a charm of its own, all soft carved folds and simple dotted eyes. I am doing each one a different colour for a little trio. The set is generous, the carving is crisp, and it arrived quickly.

I painted two of the cone pieces as little Halloween trees, one purple with white snowflake stars and one orange with black bats, and they flank the ghosts perfectly on the shelf. The flat faces take the marker really cleanly, so the snowflakes came out crisp. Such a cheap way to get a custom decoration. I think I prefer the purple one, but do not tell the orange.

Came out during a craft night with friends and everyone crowded around it. Pairs well with the other wooden figures from this shop. Nice to have something handmade for once instead of factory-made. Definitely recommending it to friends.

The moment I saw the raw wood I knew I'd enjoy painting it. It makes a thoughtful gift that feels personal. It now has a permanent spot by my window. Already planning my next one.

Bought this on a whim and ended up really enjoying the painting part. Edges are smooth, no splinters when I handled it. Arrived later than expected and one piece looked slightly warped. Such a satisfying little project.

Bought this on a whim and ended up really enjoying the painting part. The carving catches the light nicely once it sits on a shelf. It now has a permanent spot by my window. Already planning my next one.

Came out during a craft night with friends and everyone crowded around it. Felt sturdy in the hand, not flimsy like some kits I've tried. Nice to have something handmade for once instead of factory-made. Might grab a few more as gifts.

Got this for my mom and now she texts me photos of it on her shelf. The wood grain shows through and looks lovely even before any color goes on. Would buy again without thinking twice.

Got this for my mom and now she texts me photos of it on her shelf. You can tell it's hand-carved, the imperfections are part of the charm. Edges are smooth, no splinters when I handled it. Couldn't be happier with it.

Kept seeing these on my feed and finally gave in. Felt sturdy in the hand, not flimsy like some kits I've tried. The wood grain shows through and looks lovely even before any color goes on. A new favorite, honestly.

Picked this up on a slow weekend and it was exactly the reset I needed. Took an afternoon and was totally worth the time. Only knock is it's a touch smaller than the photos suggest. Might grab a few more as gifts.

Picked this up on a slow weekend and it was exactly the reset I needed. Felt sturdy in the hand, not flimsy like some kits I've tried. It now has a permanent spot by my window. It's the kind of thing you keep, not toss.

Picked this up on a slow weekend and it was exactly the reset I needed. The weight feels right, solid but not heavy. Definitely recommending it to friends.

Got it as a gift for someone and ended up wanting one for myself. The carving catches the light nicely once it sits on a shelf. Pairs well with the other wooden figures from this shop. It's the kind of thing you keep, not toss.

Came out during a craft night with friends and everyone crowded around it. The little details came through even after I painted over them. A new favorite, honestly.

Got it as a gift for someone and ended up wanting one for myself. The paint went on smoothly and dried without streaking. It makes a thoughtful gift that feels personal. A new favorite, honestly.

Wasn't sure what to expect from a wooden paint-it-yourself kit, but it won me over. Pairs well with the other wooden figures from this shop. It makes a thoughtful gift that feels personal. Already planning my next one.

Wasn't sure what to expect from a wooden paint-it-yourself kit, but it won me over. The little details came through even after I painted over them. The carving catches the light nicely once it sits on a shelf. Would buy again without thinking twice.