A Little Winter Woodland Magic, Made by Hand
There is something about working on a collection of small, handmade things that I particularly enjoy. Maybe it’s because I get to move between different materials, techniques, and ideas without spending weeks on one enormous piece. Or maybe it’s because I like seeing a collection come together, one little woodland creature or botanical detail at a time.
That’s been the fun part of creating 12 Days in the Winter Woods, a limited collection of artwork and handmade treasures inspired by the season’s quieter side.
I’ve been spending time with my wood-burning tools, working on illustrations, and figuring out how to bring everything together into twelve individual surprises. There are prints, wood-burned pieces, stationery, and a few other woodland treasures tucked into the collection.
Some pieces start as sketches. Others begin with a piece of wood and an idea that changes somewhere between the first burned line and the last bit of paint. That’s fairly typical of how I work. I can plan an entire collection, but I still like leaving room for something unexpected to happen along the way.
One of my favorite parts of this project is that the pieces aren’t all meant to do the same thing. Some are made to display, some are useful, and others are simply small things to enjoy. I like the idea of artwork finding its way into everyday life instead of always needing a frame and a dedicated spot on the wall.
And because I’m making only 20 editions, this isn’t something I’m sending off for mass production. There is actual cutting, burning, painting, printing, and assembling happening in my studio.
It’s a fair amount of work, but it’s the kind of work I enjoy.
Twelve days, twelve little discoveries
I wanted this collection to feel a bit like taking a walk through the winter woods. You never know exactly what you’ll notice until you’re there. A mushroom growing along a fallen log. A deer standing quietly between the trees. The interesting shape of a bare branch.
The collection follows that same idea. Each of the twelve pieces offers something different, but they all belong to the same little world.
You can open one each day, save them for a quiet afternoon, or give the entire collection to someone who appreciates handmade art and nature.
There aren’t any rules about how to enjoy it.
From my studio to your home
The first preorder has already come in, which means this collection is officially making its way out into the world.
I’ll be sharing more glimpses of the making process as I finish the pieces and begin assembling the sets. I’m especially looking forward to seeing all twelve together.
12 Days in the Winter Woods is available for preorder now. Only 20 editions are being made, and orders will ship in November so they can arrive in time for December.
If you enjoy woodland artwork, handmade details, and small surprises, I’d love for one of these collections to find its way to you.
