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.
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.
Nativity 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.
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.
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.
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.
And let's not forget bears. 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.
As you can see, there is no limit to the gift
ideas you might glean from this site. Thank you
for visiting Linden Forest Carvings.
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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.
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
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
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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