RusticRoadStudio

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Mary on 17 Dec, 2024

5 out of 5 stars

My Christmas is now complete! My 2024 Santa arrived!!!! I am thrilled; Erik did not disappoint. I have quite the collection. The pic shows this year’s addition in front of the one from 2023. Merry Christmas to ALL 🎄🎅🏻🤶🏻

Santa

Santa
Mary on 02 Dec, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

Can I give more than a five-star rating??!! Oh boy!! This year’s Santa is a new fave!! Thank you for making my holiday, Erik!! As usual, superior communication, shipping, and quality! Until next year, take care and I’ll be in touch!!

Santa w Present

Santa w Present
Violet on 13 Oct, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

Love my new snowman and Santa! Erik was very responsive to messages and created exactly what I asked for - I can't wait to put them out for the holidays!

Santa and Snowman

Santa and Snowman
Etsy buyer on 15 May, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

Turned out beautiful. Exactly what I asked for!!!

Farmer

Farmer
Mary on 04 Dec, 2022

5 out of 5 stars

Now there are 4 !!! Thank you, Erik, for my 4th Santa. Your carvings never disappoint. I appreciate your fitting one in for me this year. Adding one of your carvings has become a treasured Christmas tradition! Merry Christmas!!

Santa w/ Tree

Santa w/ Tree
David on 08 Dec, 2021

5 out of 5 stars

Always a 5! Thanks for the custom order.

Santa with Suspenders

Santa with Suspenders
Tommie on 07 Dec, 2021

5 out of 5 stars

Tickled pink to have another carving from Eric Rinkleff!

Hand Carved Wooden Santa in Red Robe and Red Hat with Black Mittens, Belt and Boots

Hand Carved Wooden Santa in Red Robe and Red Hat with Black Mittens, Belt and Boots
Courtney on 28 Nov, 2021

5 out of 5 stars

I'm so excited for this year's awesome addition to my Mother-in-law's Rustic Road collection! Erik's creations are always beautiful and creative!

Hand Carved Wooden Santa in Red Coat and Red Hat with Red Striped pants and Black Boots & Mittens

Hand Carved Wooden Santa in Red Coat and Red Hat with Red Striped pants and Black Boots & Mittens
Mary on 04 Nov, 2021

5 out of 5 stars

As soon as the new editions appeared, I was all over it like white on rice. My third Santa! I hope to purchase one every year. The quality and uniqueness is worth every penny. Thank you, Erik! Merry Christmas!! 🎄🎁 🎅🏻

Hand Carved Wooden Santa in Red Bibs and Green Shirt with Carved Suspenders and Black Boots

Hand Carved Wooden Santa in Red Bibs and Green Shirt with Carved Suspenders and Black Boots
Michelle on 24 Mar, 2021

5 out of 5 stars

Such detail and craftsmanship! This Santa sits with all my other Santa’s and absolutely stands alone - nothing like the others Thank you so much!

Hand Carved Wooden Santa in Red Coat and Hat in Brick Chimney on Blue House with Green Door Active

Hand Carved Wooden Santa in Red Coat and Hat in Brick Chimney on Blue House with Green Door Active

About RusticRoadStudio

Hand-Carved Santas, Snowmen and Caricatures

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On Etsy since 2010

Hand-Carved Santas, Snowmen and Caricatures

Wood artist Erik Rinkleff carefully crafts hand-carved, collectible Santas, snowmen and other characters one piece at a time, resulting in a treasure that will last a lifetime.

Visit Erik’s online gallery to see his collection of classic pieces carved in the Scandinavian flat-plane tradition. Erik crafts each one-of-a-kind original from butternut or basswood harvested in Wisconsin, and he carefully paints and finishes each piece by hand.

Start a new holiday tradition with an original and unique carving from Rustic Road Studio.

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Last updated on 07 February, 2011

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