
From Hank
My Wife Said Nobody Wants a Stupid Christmas Cutting Board
Our granddaughter was sitting at the kitchen table when Linda said it.
I had a little green tree in my tweezers, and I was setting it down into the wet resin. That part takes a steady hand, so I didn't look up.
“Hank, nobody wants your stupid Christmas cutting board.”
She wasn't being mean. There were seventeen boards stacked in the garage. I'd put $347 of our Christmas money into wood and resin that fall, and she's the one who pays the bills. She's watched me walk out to that cold garage every night since I retired.
I set the tree down. Then I set the tweezers down. My knuckles had split open from the cold, and the resin got down into the cracks. I kept my hands under the table so Maddie wouldn't see.
She didn't say anything. She just watched me put the lid back on the jar.
That night I went back out to the garage anyway and made the cardinal board. Linda's mother kept a cardinal on the top of her tree every year, the one ornament she wouldn't let the kids touch. I made it for Linda. I didn't tell anybody.
Three days later Maddie asked if she could take a picture of it.
By that Sunday, people she'd never met were asking where they could get one. That night Linda came out to the garage with two cups of coffee and asked me which one I was making next.
SERVE IT. THEN SHOW IT OFF.
Santa's Cookies on Christmas Eve, on Display All Winter
It's about the size of your phone. Just right for Santa's cookies on Christmas Eve, or a few chocolates on the coffee table when people come over. The rest of the winter it leans on the counter or sits on a shelf, and people stop to look at it.
It's made for serving and for display, not for chopping. A knife will scratch the glossy resin, so slice on your everyday board and bring the treats out on this one.
Boards in Homes Just Like Yours
Photos our customers sent us this season.
WHICH ONE IS YOUR FAVORITE?
Pick Your Christmas Scene
Cardinals. Two cardinals in a snowy pine forest, set in deep green resin.
Santa's Cottage. Santa up on the roof of a glowing cottage, set in red and gold resin.
Sleigh and Moon. Santa's sleigh crossing a full moon under the northern lights, set in midnight blue.
All three are the same small size, about 6 inches (15 cm) long.
HOW EACH BOARD COMES TOGETHER
How Each Board Is Made
1. The wood corners. Two corners of dark wood frame every scene.
2. The resin. Colored resin fills the middle and dries hard and glossy, like glass.
3. The scene. Cardinals in the pines, Santa on the rooftop, or the sleigh crossing the moon.
4. The finish. It's polished to a glossy shine, then wrapped for the trip.
Our Boards vs Glass Boards
A glass board is a sheet of glass with a picture on it. Ours pairs dark wood corners with a glossy resin scene.
|   | Our Boards | Glass Boards |
|---|---|---|
| Wood Corners You Can Feel | ||
| Won't Shatter Like Glass | ||
| Small Enough for a Shelf | ||
| Looks Like Decor, Not a Kitchen Tool | ||
| Costs Less Up Front |
What Families Are Posting
Posts from families who put one out this Christmas.
Questions Before You Order
How Big Is It?
How Big Is It?
About 6 inches (15 cm) long, about the size of your phone. It fits in one hand, sits on a shelf or a windowsill, and holds Santa's cookies on Christmas Eve. It's a keepsake, not a big serving platter.
Does It Come with a Stand?
Does It Come with a Stand?
No, the board comes on its own. Lean it against the backsplash or the back of a shelf, or lay it flat on the table. If you'd like it standing on its own, a small plate stand works well.
Does It Look Like the Pictures?
Does It Look Like the Pictures?
Yes. The scene sits under clear, glossy resin, so it shines the way it does in the photos. Just keep the size in mind. It's about 6 inches long, so it's smaller than it can look up close.
Can I Cut on It?
Can I Cut on It?
It's made for serving and for display. A knife will scratch the resin, so slice on your everyday board and set the treats out on this one. Cookies, chocolates and a few cheese cubes all look great on it.
How Do I Clean It?
How Do I Clean It?
Wipe it with a damp cloth and a little dish soap, then dry it with a towel. Keep it out of the dishwasher and don't let it soak in the sink.
Will It Arrive Before Christmas?
Will It Arrive Before Christmas?
We pack every order in 1 to 3 business days. Delivery takes 5 to 12 business days after that. Shipping is free and you get a tracking number by email, so order early if it's a gift.
What If It Arrives Damaged?
What If It Arrives Damaged?
Email us within 90 days of delivery with your order number and a few photos. We'll send a replacement or give you a full refund, and you pay nothing to send it back.
Which Design Should I Pick?
Which Design Should I Pick?
The cardinals are for anyone who stops to watch a cardinal at the feeder. Santa's Cottage is for the one who still leaves cookies out. The sleigh is for anyone who loves a clear winter night. Can't pick? Most people get two.
What If I Don't Love It?
What If I Don't Love It?
You have 90 days from the day it arrives to send it back. Send it back in one piece and we refund what you paid for the board within 10 business days of getting it. You pay the return postage. Read the full refund policy.


Pam Walker
Can you cut on it though?