I spend November and December building, painting and printing Christmas items as Santa Claus. Much of the work is completed in my shop window where I work in Character. The items made during this season become special heirloom items.

The Craycraft Store was one - of a dozen - full line department stores that were once within a block of Santa’s workshop in Noblesville. It closed its doors in the 1960s and is still remembered fondly by many seniors.

This is not your typical decorative sign. It is painted on a period approriate hardboard (Masonite). The paint surface has the uniform crackle and teture that only comes from old finishes - and my secret processes. Each sign is hand-painted - using period appropriate faces - using milk paints that are mixed in studio. A hand printed (letterpress) placard announces the changing annual days of Santa’s Apperances . Each sign is authentically distressed to give the appearance and feel of a treasured antique.

24” x 17 1/2” x 1/8”

With care, this sign will last several lifetimes.