{"product_id":"christmas-cardinal-paint-by-numbers","title":"Christmas Cardinal - Paint by Numbers","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: inherit; color: #222; line-height: 1.65; text-align: left !important;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #4b5563; margin: 0 0 20px 0; text-align: left !important;\"\u003eFew winter images are as instantly Canadian as a bright red cardinal perched on a snow-covered pine branch. This one sits surrounded by holly berries, pine cones, and fresh snowfall against a soft blue-grey winter sky, its vivid red plumage and black mask standing out with striking clarity against the white. The cardinal is one of the most beloved birds across Canada, and this Christmas paint by numbers kit captures everything that makes it so special: the bold red, the sharp crest, the clean winter setting, and the quiet stillness of a snowy day. It is a genuinely beautiful piece of wall art when finished, and one of our most meaningful Christmas designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; color: #111827; margin: 0 0 18px 0; text-align: left !important;\"\u003eWhat Makes This Kit Stand Out\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f0fdf4; border: 1px solid #86efac; border-radius: 16px; padding: 22px; margin-bottom: 28px; text-align: left !important;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit,minmax(200px,1fr)); gap: 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 15px; color: #374151; text-align: left !important;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #059669;\"\u003eA Deeply Canadian Christmas Icon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe red cardinal in winter is one of the most recognised and beloved wildlife images in Canada, making this a design that resonates strongly with Canadian buyers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 15px; color: #374151; text-align: left !important;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #059669;\"\u003eStunning Colour Contrast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe vivid solid red of the cardinal against the soft blue-grey winter sky and white snow creates a finished painting with exceptional visual impact\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 15px; color: #374151; text-align: left !important;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #059669;\"\u003eRich Botanical Detail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHolly berries, pine needles, and a pine cone give the composition real depth and make the lower section of the canvas particularly satisfying to paint\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 15px; color: #374151; text-align: left !important;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #059669;\"\u003eEverything Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCanvas, acrylic paints, three brushes, and a colour reference guide, ready to open and paint\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-radius: 16px; padding: 22px; margin-bottom: 28px; background: #fff; text-align: left !important;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0; font-size: 22px; font-weight: bold; color: #111827; text-align: left !important;\"\u003eA Note From Our Founder\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #6b7280; margin: 0 0 14px 0; text-align: left !important;\"\u003eWilliam Murdock, Founder, Paint On Numbers Canada\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; color: #374151; margin: 0; font-style: italic; text-align: left !important;\"\u003e\"Start with the blue-grey sky and snow sections to establish the cool winter atmosphere, then work through the pine branches and holly before painting the cardinal body. The red is bold and covers beautifully in two thin coats. The black mask and eye detail are small sections, but they are what gives the bird its character, so save those for when you are most focused and take your time with them. The holly berries at the bottom are quick and satisfying to finish. A wonderful kit to work through in the lead-up to Christmas.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; color: #111827; margin: 0 0 14px 0; text-align: left !important;\"\u003eWhat's Included in Every Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"color: #4b5563; font-size: 15px; margin: 0 0 24px 0; padding-left: 20px; text-align: left !important;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px; text-align: left !important;\"\u003ePre-printed numbered canvas on premium linen blend fabric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px; text-align: left !important;\"\u003eFull set of pre-mixed acrylic paints, colour-matched to the design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px; text-align: left !important;\"\u003eThree brushes: fine detail, medium, and broad coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px; text-align: left !important;\"\u003ePrinted colour reference guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0; text-align: left !important;\"\u003eEasy-to-follow instructions for beginners and experienced painters alike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f9fafb; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-radius: 16px; padding: 22px; margin-bottom: 28px; text-align: left !important;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 0 0 16px 0; font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; color: #111827; text-align: left !important;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 16px; color: #111827; margin: 0 0 6px 0; text-align: left !important;\"\u003eIs this suitable for beginners?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; color: #374151; margin: 0 0 18px 0; text-align: left !important;\"\u003eYes. The large sky, snow, and cardinal body sections give beginners plenty of broad, approachable territory. The pine needle details and small holly berries take more care but are clearly defined and manageable at any skill level. Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.paintonnumbers.ca\/blogs\/news\/the-ultimate-guide-25-tips-to-perfect-your-paint-by-numbers-artwork\" style=\"color: #4f46e5; font-weight: 600;\" title=\"Expert Paint by Numbers Tips\"\u003eexpert tips guide\u003c\/a\u003e is a great read before you start any bird or nature design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 16px; color: #111827; margin: 0 0 6px 0; text-align: left !important;\"\u003eHow long does this kit take to complete?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; color: #374151; margin: 0 0 18px 0; text-align: left !important;\"\u003eA 40x50 cm canvas typically takes 10 to 15 hours across several sessions. The sky and snow sections move quickly, while the pine needles and bird detail take more careful attention. Start it in October or early November to have it finished and framed comfortably before Christmas. Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.paintonnumbers.ca\/blogs\/news\/how-long-does-paint-by-numbers-take\" style=\"color: #4f46e5; font-weight: 600;\" title=\"How Long Does Paint by Numbers Take\"\u003ecomplete time guide\u003c\/a\u003e gives estimates at every canvas size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 16px; color: #111827; margin: 0 0 6px 0; text-align: left !important;\"\u003eWould this make a good Christmas gift for a Canadian?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; color: #374151; margin: 0 0 18px 0; text-align: left !important;\"\u003eYes, and particularly so. The red cardinal in a winter setting is a deeply resonant image for Canadians, making this one of the most meaningful Christmas gift choices in our collection. It works beautifully for anyone who loves birds, wildlife, nature art, or simply the quiet beauty of a Canadian winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 16px; color: #111827; margin: 0 0 6px 0; text-align: left !important;\"\u003eCan I frame this when it's finished?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; color: #374151; margin: 0; text-align: left !important;\"\u003eYes. The stretched-on-frame option arrives ready to hang immediately. The rolled canvas fits standard frame sizes available at most Canadian home stores. A finished cardinal canvas looks genuinely beautiful displayed anywhere in the home year-round, not just during the Christmas season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f0f4ff; border: 1px solid #c7d2fe; border-radius: 14px; padding: 18px; margin-bottom: 28px; text-align: left !important;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-size: 16px; color: #111827; font-weight: 600; text-align: left !important;\"\u003eLooking for more Christmas and winter designs?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 14px; color: #4b5563; text-align: left !important;\"\u003eBrowse our full range of festive kits in our \u003ca style=\"color: #4f46e5; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paintonnumbers.ca\/collections\/christmas\" title=\"Christmas Paint by Numbers Canada\"\u003eChristmas collection\u003c\/a\u003e, or turn a favourite holiday photo into a \u003ca style=\"color: #4f46e5; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paintonnumbers.ca\/products\/custom-paint-by-numbers\" title=\"Custom Paint by Numbers Canada\"\u003ecustom paint by numbers Canada\u003c\/a\u003e kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Paint On Numbers CA","offers":[{"title":"24 Colours (Standard Detail) \/ Without Frame","offer_id":48700299313406,"sku":null,"price":29.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24 Colours (Standard Detail) \/ With DIY Frame","offer_id":48700299346174,"sku":null,"price":39.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24 Colours (Standard Detail) \/ Stretched On Frame","offer_id":48700299378942,"sku":null,"price":59.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"36 Colours (High Detail) \/ Without Frame","offer_id":48700299411710,"sku":null,"price":34.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"36 Colours (High Detail) \/ With DIY Frame","offer_id":48700299444478,"sku":null,"price":44.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"36 Colours (High Detail) \/ Stretched On Frame","offer_id":48700299477246,"sku":null,"price":64.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"48 Colours (Maximum Detail) \/ Without Frame","offer_id":48700299510014,"sku":null,"price":39.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"48 Colours (Maximum Detail) \/ With DIY Frame","offer_id":48700299542782,"sku":null,"price":49.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"48 Colours (Maximum Detail) \/ Stretched On Frame","offer_id":48700299575550,"sku":null,"price":69.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/5270\/7326\/files\/Christmas-Cardina-Paint-by-Numbers-Frame-CA.jpg?v=1786169853","url":"https:\/\/www.paintonnumbers.ca\/products\/christmas-cardinal-paint-by-numbers","provider":"Paint On Numbers Canada","version":"1.0","type":"link"}