{"product_id":"days-until-christmas-elves-workshop-countdown-calendar-13inch-diy-unfinished-kit-lvl-3","title":"Elves Workshop Christmas Countdown Kit | 13-Inch MDF","description":"\u003cp\u003eKim \u0026amp; Garrett Make It! is the creative business of Kimberly and Garrett VanHuizen in Glen Allen, Virginia, near Richmond. Their garage-based crafting grew into a workshop offering DIY projects, finished decor, tutorials, and practical maker education. They emphasize learning through real projects, helping people develop creative confidence, and making the process approachable and enjoyable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDays Until Christmas Elves Workshop\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe workshop-themed countdown design combines a Christmas greeting with illustrated holiday details. Choose between the unfinished project, a kit-and-transfer selection, and a transfer-only selection. The transfer-only option is a separate finishing material, so it should not be mistaken for the complete MDF project.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Are Ordering\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is an unfinished physical craft project rather than a digital cutting file. Painted photographs illustrate possible results. Finish the supplied MDF components yourself unless the selected option explicitly provides a separate finishing supply. A finished photograph does not establish that the kit comes painted or that every prop in the display is supplied. Available option labels are: Unfinished Kit Only; Kit + Transfer; Transfer Only. Read the selected option carefully; supplies-only variants do not include the complete craft project. Paint colors, quantities and accessory details are not established merely by a photograph. The paint-only or transfer-only selection is not the MDF kit. Confirm the exact contents before ordering that option.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e13-inch size stated in supplier product name\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/4-inch MDF for the craft kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplier skill label: Level 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eListed Components\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eProject contents depend on the kit or transfer option selected\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct detail to confirm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Transfer format, application method, complete MDF packing list and exact finished footprint require confirmation. Removed unrelated Oh Fudge Ralphie tutorial text from inherited copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanning Your Craft\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLay out the unfinished pieces before you start so you can identify the background, lettering and smaller decorative parts. Decide which colors need contrast before painting. Where the supplier provides score marks, use them as placement guides and check the fit before gluing. Finish separate layers before final assembly when that makes the design easier to paint. Follow the actual adhesive and coating instructions for drying and curing times rather than assembling while the finish is still wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare and Finishing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep the unfinished MDF dry and protect small projections and narrow lettering from bending. The supplier recommends acrylic paint for these craft projects, and several listings additionally recommend a clear water-based finish. Choose products compatible with MDF and with each other, follow their application instructions, and test your finish before coating the entire piece. A paint or sealer choice alone does not establish that an unfinished craft is suitable for every outdoor exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor general guidance, consult \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/goldenartistcolors.com\/resources\/preparing-a-painting-support\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eGolden Artist Colors’ guidance on preparing a painting support\u003c\/a\u003e, then follow the instructions for the materials and methods you actually use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe supplier says it makes and ships its products in the Richmond, Virginia area and lists its workshop in Glen Allen, Virginia. Product descriptions identify the MDF components as cut in-house. This supports United States production of the MDF craft pieces; the raw MDF feedstock origin has not been independently verified. The manufacturing countries of optional paint, bows, transfers and other accessories have not been separately established. Do not treat the MDF production statement as proof that every component in every selectable bundle is domestic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping for This Product\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis listing states that made-to-order pieces typically ship within 3–5 business days. The supplier’s current delivery panel separately asks for 1–3 business days to pack orders and says tracking is emailed after shipment. These estimates differ, so confirm the dispatch date for this product and selected option before planning an event. Shipping charges are calculated at checkout. A carrier transit estimate and guaranteed arrival date have not been verified. The supplier page also displays a backorder notice; a confirmed replenishment and dispatch date is needed before relying on the preparation estimate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eReturns for This Product\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe supplier’s refund policy allows a return request within 30 days after receipt. Eligible goods must be unused, in the condition received, and in original packaging with proof of purchase. An approved return includes a return label and instructions; an unapproved return is not accepted. Custom or personalized orders and sale items are excluded. Inspect the order promptly and report damage, missing pieces, or an incorrect item before beginning the project. The separate page headed Shipping policy describes defect, damage or missing-item remedies within 30 days of purchase, a different starting point from the general return window. Confirm the applicable deadline promptly if an order arrives with a problem. Confirm return eligibility for the selected paint, bow, transfer or combined option and whether the maker treats it as a custom order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese are the supplier’s published direct-order terms. Their application to this BuyAmerican product and its selected option has not been confirmed through a product-specific agreement. For a BuyAmerican order, review \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003eBuyAmerican’s return policy\u003c\/a\u003e and contact hello@buyamerican.mom before returning goods. Keep the packaging and order details until the selected item and any supplied parts have been checked.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCoordinate Your Display\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse BuyAmerican’s \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/christmas-decor\"\u003eChristmas decor\u003c\/a\u003e for complementary pieces when planning a setting for your finished project. Choose the craft or finished version that matches the amount of painting and assembly you want to do.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kim \u0026 Garrett Make It!","offers":[{"title":"Unfinished Kit Only $22.50","offer_id":67786693935396,"sku":"sku-45830063751380","price":22.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Kit + Transfer  $29.50","offer_id":67786693968164,"sku":"sku-45830063816916","price":29.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Transfer Only $7","offer_id":67786694000932,"sku":"sku-45830066798804","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/2494\/1860\/files\/DaysUntilChristmasElvesWorkshopKITPRINTsmlUNFINISHED_png.jpg?v=1792302206","url":"https:\/\/buyamerican.mom\/products\/days-until-christmas-elves-workshop-countdown-calendar-13inch-diy-unfinished-kit-lvl-3","provider":"BuyAmerican","version":"1.0","type":"link"}