Really pleased with the set overall, the Santa carving is lovely and the markers cover the wood beautifully in one coat. One small thing: the yellow marker in my box had dried out, so I had to borrow one to finish the stars. Not the end of the world given the price, and the rest of the kit is excellent. I would still recommend it for a Christmas craft evening.

Both of these tree blanks are in my hand before painting, and the stacked one separates into layers, which makes it really easy to paint the green and then slip the white snow edges in between. Clever bit of design, and it means no fiddly masking. The wood takes the marker beautifully. Already planning a whole row of them for the mantel.

Pictured in my hand, the two turned pieces, one that becomes a little gnome, one that becomes a tree, next to my Santa, who is already painted red and white. The turned shapes are smooth and neat, clearly done on a lathe, and they balance nicely once they are on a shelf. A nice mix of hand-carved and turned wood in one set.

I went completely off-script and did my Santa in pink with little heart details and rosy cheeks, and he now guards my desk all year round. The carving takes colour into all the creases of the beard and coat, so it looks properly painted rather than blocked in. He makes me smile every time I look up. Ten out of ten for a bit of festive silliness.

This is what arrived: the Santa, a bundle of little cone trees, and a box of 24 acrylic markers with brush tips, so you can start straight away without buying anything else. The markers are genuinely good quality, nice and opaque on the wood. I spent the first evening just sorting the pieces and picking colours. Fantastic value for a whole Christmas project.

I set them up on the bookshelf before painting and honestly the bare wood looks lovely, the pale Santa and the little trees among the books like a tiny forest. It made me slow down and enjoy the carving before covering it up. If you like a Scandi, minimal look you could almost leave them plain. I am painting mine, but I see both sides.

Laid everything out before starting: the big Santa, a couple of larger cones and a few stacked trees that go together into little pines. There is more here than I expected, and each piece is cleanly cut with no splinters. I am doing a red-and-green traditional scheme across the whole set. A really generous little craft kit for the money.

Pictured before any paint goes on, mostly because I could not get over how much detail the carving has, the hat brim, the beard, the little boots, all cut by hand. He sits nicely in the palm and the wood is smooth with no rough patches. I am taking my time painting him because it feels like he deserves it. A lovely centrepiece for the set.

Here is the whole thing painted, two little snow-tipped trees, the gnome in his teal hat with a snowflake, and Santa in his red suit. It looks like something you would pay far more for in a gift shop, and I made it myself. They sit on the shelf in the hall and every visitor has asked where I bought them. Hugely satisfying project.

The moment I saw the raw wood I knew I'd enjoy painting it. Looks sweet next to the other pieces I've slowly collected. Already planning my next one.

Took a chance on a tiny wooden kit and was pleasantly surprised. The paint went on smoothly and dried without streaking. Holds up well, no regrets.

My sister recommended these and she was right. It now has a permanent spot by my window. Even half-finished it looked good on the table. Five stars from me.

Grabbed one on vacation to bring home and it reminded me of the trip. It now has a permanent spot by my window. Felt sturdy in the hand, not flimsy like some kits I've tried. Five stars from me.

Got this for my mom and now she texts me photos of it on her shelf. It makes a thoughtful gift that feels personal. It now has a permanent spot by my window. Might grab a few more as gifts.

Found this shop by accident and the little wooden piece caught my eye. The carving catches the light nicely once it sits on a shelf. Edges are smooth, no splinters when I handled it. A new favorite, honestly.

Kept seeing these on my feed and finally gave in. My kid actually sat still for an hour working on it. Such a satisfying little project.

The moment I saw the raw wood I knew I'd enjoy painting it. My kid actually sat still for an hour working on it. The weight feels right, solid but not heavy. Would buy again without thinking twice.

Picked this up on a slow weekend and it was exactly the reset I needed. The little details came through even after I painted over them. Felt sturdy in the hand, not flimsy like some kits I've tried. Holds up well, no regrets.

Came out during a craft night with friends and everyone crowded around it. It makes a thoughtful gift that feels personal. Looks sweet next to the other pieces I've slowly collected. Such a satisfying little project.

I'm not usually the crafty type but this was genuinely fun. My kid actually sat still for an hour working on it. The weight feels right, solid but not heavy. Already planning my next one.

Bought this on a whim and ended up really enjoying the painting part. Even half-finished it looked good on the table. A new favorite, honestly.

Picked this up on a slow weekend and it was exactly the reset I needed. Edges are smooth, no splinters when I handled it. It held the paint without bleeding or rough patches. It's the kind of thing you keep, not toss.

My sister recommended these and she was right. Leaving it natural looked charming, the grain is the star. Friends ask where I got it every time they visit. Such a satisfying little project.

Took a chance on a tiny wooden kit and was pleasantly surprised. Even half-finished it looked good on the table. A calm little project that didn't need any special skill. Glad I found this shop.

The moment I saw the raw wood I knew I'd enjoy painting it. Stands on its own without needing a separate stand. The wood grain shows through and looks lovely even before any color goes on. Will be back for more from this maker.

Saw this in a friend's home and had to track it down online. The little details came through even after I painted over them. The wood grain shows through and looks lovely even before any color goes on. Holds up well, no regrets.