Subjects in the Collection
Santa and Fireplace Scenes
The most ordered design. Warm reds and a dark background make the canvas read quickly, and the large colour blocks keep the project short.
Snow Villages and Trees
Houses, lanterns and snow-covered roofs carry more detail, so they suit 40x50 cm and above. Decorated trees are mostly one colour with detail at the ornaments, which makes them faster than they look.
Winter Animals
Robins, deer and dogs in snow. Simple subjects with strong silhouettes, and they stay on the wall beyond December. Nativity-inspired designs sit in the religion collection.
Timing the Project
Late October
Enough time for a 60x80 cm piece that has to be framed and hung by mid-December.
Early November
Enough for 40x50 or 50x60 cm, the most practical window for a framed centrepiece.
Late November
A 30x40 cm kit, finished in two to three weeks of evenings or a concentrated weekend.
First Week of December
A 20x30 cm mini kit, or a winter design that can stay up through January rather than a Christmas-specific scene.
Displaying a Christmas Piece
Placement
Keep a framed canvas clear of direct heat above a fireplace and at least 30 cm above the opening. Hallway pieces sit above elbow height, where cooler light makes warm palettes work harder.
Storage
Store flat or rolled face out, and keep the frame in a dry room rather than an unheated loft. A Christmas canvas works for four to six weeks a year.
Gifting
Who Finishes a Kit
Someone who already crafts, or someone with a quiet December. A kit given to a busy person in mid-December becomes an obligation rather than a gift, and a smaller children's kit is the better fit for younger painters.
Pairing With a Frame
A 30x40 cm kit with a frame is a complete gift, and buying the frame at checkout saves matching the size later. For someone who does not craft, give a finished canvas instead.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I order for Christmas?
Early November for a 40x50 cm piece, and the first week of December at the latest for a 30x40 cm kit.
Do you have framed options?
Yes, for the sizes that support a frame, selectable at checkout.
Are these kits religious or secular?
Both. Santa and village scenes sit alongside nativity-inspired designs in the religion collection.
Will a December order arrive in time?
Shipping takes two days from US stock. The constraint is painting time rather than delivery.
Do the designs return each year?
Most do, but stock is limited and popular subjects sell out first.
