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For gift ideas that are original and individual, many people have collected wood carvings from Christine Coffman's artwork collection. Her wood carving skill is used in many different aspects of gift giving, and makes excellent gifts for all ages.

Christmas ornaments, which can be used on the tree or as "out all year" figures, are very often used for gifts. Collectors can find many wood carvings of their interests, such as cats, bears, "noggins" and Santa ornaments. Often the tiny child ornament is the first Christmas ornament given to the new grandchild. There are boy ornaments, girl ornaments, or "just a little baby" ornaments. The ornaments are dated with the year, or on request the full date of birth could be used.

Gifts Tailored to Collector's Needs

Because Coffman designs her own work, gifts can be tailored to a collectors needs. For those persons looking for an original Nativity scene, or crèche, to give as a Christmas present to the Nativity set collector, or as a gift idea any time of the year, this site may be the answer to their Nativity search.

Christmas Carvings Available For Immediate Shipment!

Please click the above link to see Christine's carvings that are now available. More figures will be added to each of the new Nativity groupings, A through D. Even the simple single carving of Baby Jesus will be developed into a many figured Nativity, possibly with animals, maybe with small children gathered round. Sets of the Three Wise Men, Shepherds with sheep, and more Angels will be added to the other Nativity sets. These groupings will be sold as an entire set or can be sold separately, as long as specific pieces that obviously go together are not separated, for example, the Three Wise Men always go as a set, as do Mary, Joseph and Baby Jesus.

If you are interested in one of these Nativities and would like to be specific as to what other Nativity figures should be added, please contact me to discuss this. Left on my own, I try to create Nativities that have a variety of poses which add interest to the overall finished artwork.

Nativity Sets

Nativity carvingsNativity sets that set the scene using only figures and simple palm tree backgrounds are Coffman's specialty. She uses wood carving to create Nativity figures that would be better described as miniature sculpture, rather than simple craft pieces. Each Nativity crèche is created to show an emotion that could have been felt at the manger scene. Each figurine is carved with the same care, be it the Baby Jesus or a shepherd. Sometimes the scene reflects joy, or awe or contentment. Sometimes the set will suggest an air of excitement and expectation. Sometimes it becomes a Nativity scene showing of a little of each of these emotions.

Interchangeable Nativity Set Pieces

Coffman also tries to create separate pieces that can be interchanged among the Nativity sets, so clients can feel they are creating their own scene.

santa claus wood carvingHand Carved Santa Claus Figures

Hand carved Santa Claus figures are also a popular choice for gift giving. They come in all sizes from 2 inches tall to 16 inches tall. The Santa Claus wood carvings can be for collectors or for Christmas decoration. They are signed and dated and many persons enjoy getting one as a gift or for themselves each year.

Order Christmas Gifts Early!

Christmas gifts should be ordered far in advance. These wood carvings are all hand carved by one person and you can't hurry hand carving, at least not with good results. Christmas Crèches especially should be discussed well before the gift giving Christmas season. Often just drawing the idea for the Nativity scene involves many hours, and the finishing oiling also involves time. It's very damp in Washington State, and the Nativity scenes need at least three coats of tung oil, which could add several days to the process, because the dampness slows the drying.

Don't Forget The Bear Wood Carvings

bear wood carving standingAnd let's not forget our bear wood carvings. There are all shapes and sizes of collector bears. Coffman has a lot of fun making the bears. And the bears have a lot of fun making people smile. There are tiny ones for people with little display space, silly ones for someone who needs to be cheered and bear hugs that make it possible to send someone a hug through the mail. They make funny little groups that can be added to easily.

No Limit To Gift Ideas!

As you can see, there is no limit to the gift ideas you might glean from our site. Thank you for visiting Christmas Carvings Inc.


 

 

We have lovingly hand-carved:

  • Nativity sets
  • Chess sets
  • Traditional Santa Claus
  • Victorian Santa Claus
  • Bears
  • Butternut Bears
  • Cats
  • Christmas Ornaments
  • Goldilocks and the Three Bears
  • "Hear, See, Speak No Evil,"
  • "North Pole, Santa Claus' Workshop"
  • "Scrooge and His Ghosts"
  • "Pelicans,"
  • "Penguins"
  • Nativity scenes
  • and many fine art carvings.

Since each work of art is hand-carved, you are assured that no wood carving which leaves Linden Forest is identical to another. These sculptures are designed and carved by Christine Coffman with care and attention to detail, so as to be an unmistakable work of art and a keepsake for many generations

 

Below, you will find some of our more recent testimonial comments from our customers.


OH YES, And she loves it. The surprise she had was incredible, I couldn't wait till Sept. 22 to give it to her, (it would have killed me).
Thanks again for all your help and great design on this. We look forward to future carvings from you,
and building our collection.

You are the best, and thank you sooo much for this.

Best regards
Sincerely.
Tim.
p.s. expect an email from my wife regarding your "Busy Schedule" excuse, that was the best. She truly had no Idea what was going on and couldn't understand why anyone would turn down business.
Thank You.
Tim :)


Christine, I got my little bear today and he is sooooooooooooooooooooooo cute, thank you again.
Deb


Hi Christine,

I got the bear in the mail today, Wednesday, and it looks great! I really appreciate all of your hard work and fast delivery.
Thanks again,
Susan


Hello Christine
They are absolutely perfect!!!! They are just what I wanted and tried to describe. Maybe this is a case of great minds thinking alike!!! Lets hope so anyway. Did you put the year on them (small and in the back)? Do you need me to resend shipping addresses? I need a final price and mailing address to send a check....You are wonderful for helping me out this way. Just let me know what you need.
Bill


Christine,
In case I forgot to tell you, I received the package the very next day and it is so cute. Thanks so much. I hope you received my check promptly. I haven't seen it clear yet, so I'm hoping nothing went wrong.
Mary Ellen


Hello Christine!
They are beautiful! You are really gifted, a very talented woodcarver. I love them, - unbelievable details, the looks in their faces and lovely colours. I send you some pictures. My youngest daughter Elin, five years old, hasn’t taken her eyes off them since they arrived! I hope you have received your money.

I look forward shoving them to my colleges and children at work.

We wish you a lovely springtime and lots of luck in your profession.

Thank you again, yours Lena


Hi Christine,

The carved Santa arrived at the Post Office on Wednesday like you were told. I picked it up today (Thursday) and it arrived in good condition. I am pleased with your workmanship, and you should be proud of such a fine carving. I couldn't believe the Post Office was so prompt -- in my past dealings with them my shipments (even priority) seem like they go by stagecoach.

Have a great day and a sincere "Thanks" from me for your effort.

Henry


Hi Christine!

I just received the Santa - it is so beautiful! I am especially impressed
with the level of detail, especially in his face. I absolutely love it, and
I know my mother will feel the same. I can't wait until Christmas! :-)

Thanks again!
- Christine


Christine,
I am so glad I found your website and I'm happy to have added some of your Santa's to my collection. Rest assured I will be on your website every now and then to check it out (and probably order more!).
Thanks, Sue


Dear Christine,
Many thanks for the gorgeous bears and cards they are just perfect!
Kind Regards,
Hazel


Good morning-I just made the payment via paypal. Thank you again for the beautiful Santa. I can't wait to display it over the holidays. He is a nice addition to my collection.
Best wishes-Charmaine


Good morning Christine,
Just a quick note to let you know I received my carvings, and I think they
are fabulous. It was nice working with you, and I wish you continued
success with your carving.
Cris


Christine,
I wanted to write a short follow up note about your bear. As I suspected, Georgene was delighted. She kept turning and feeling the bear and deciding where to place it in her curio cabinet. She was touched with the insert card on how you learned your craft from your father. You brought joy to our home.
Scott Collier


Dear Christine,
Your package arrived today and my husband was here and received it. It is wonderful. I opened it and looked at Mary, Joseph and Baby Jesus. Then I made myself close it up and save the rest for Christmas. My husband wants to give it to me for Christmas.
I really am thrilled with it and do love it, even if I have not seen every figures.
Thank you so much for getting it done so swiftly. I can't thank you enough.
Have a very Merry Christmas. Just think how many people you have made happy this season with your marvelous gift of creativity. Many more than just me, I am sure.
Sincerely, Betsy


Received the carving and it looks perfect. I think it will make my brother very happy and I can't wait to give it to him. Thanks again for all your hard work.
Chris


Dear Christine,

It was not until today that I was able to look at your beautiful pieces of art. I am impressed!!! I'm telling you that I am not only impressed because of the quality of the hand carved pieces, but also for its presentation. It is the most refined presentation we have had in a long time.
The expression of the faces are unique; so sweet that there is no doubt that all of them are an inspiration of love.
Your father must be very proud of you.
Now I understand why the artist is so attached to her pieces of art. You can rest assured that your nativity is in very good hands. Our company in Spain organizes an annual exposition of Nativities of the World and yours is going to be part of it. I will make sure you receive some literature of this event.
Congratulations and my very best regards,
Maria


Good morning Christine,
Just a quick note to let you know I received my carvings, and I think they are fabulous. It was nice working with you, and I wish you continued success with your carving.
Cris


Hi Christine!
I just received the Santa Claus - it is so beautiful! I am especially impressed with the level of detail, especially in his face. I absolutely love it, and I know my mother will feel the same. I can't wait until Christmas! :-)

Thanks again!
- Christine


Oh Christine,
The Santa Claus' you sent me just arrived and they are absolutely wonderful!!!! I love each of them!!! Your work is exquisite!!! I am so glad I ordered 2 Santa's and 2 ornaments too! I am so happy to add your pieces to my collection.
Do you have a mailing list or email list that you send out notices of new pieces?
Thanks again,
Sue

Christine,
I appreciate your courteousness and genuine attentiveness throughout this entire process. I hope to continue to order from you in the future.

Aloha, Stan

P.S. The return of the three Santa's should be coming shortly. In case you are wondering, the three I did not select are larger (Diameter).


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