Countryside Garden Cottage DIY Box Theatre Miniature Kit 6 in by Wizardi F07M5-7-4004

Open the mint green tin onto a cottage garden: a thatched cottage glows behind a tumble of wisteria and grapevines, orange, pink and purple wildflowers crowd the stone path, and two rabbits sit together on a garden swing under a flowering tree, beside a sign reading Grandma's Garden 1883. The lid shows a sunny hedgerow with a love note and a picnic basket.

A little crafter's folklore: country grandmothers say a garden swing is where the best secrets are shared, and miniaturists like to leave space for two on this one.

Why this kit: if you love cottage gardens, this is the most lush tin in the series, layered with greenery and flowers and lit from the cottage window.

In the box: the printed tin case, pre-cut wooden pieces, paper and fabric details, greenery, miniature furniture, two rabbit figurines, built-in LED lights, and illustrated instructions. Not included: batteries, glue and scissors.

Part of the Box Theatre series of little scenes built inside a hinged tin: the lid carries a printed backdrop and a short storybook note, and the scene closes up like a keepsake when you are done. Collect the fairground, street corner, countryside cottage and winter hotel. Build tip: build the scene in layers from the back of the tin forward, add greenery and snow last, and use tweezers for the tiny pieces. Pair it with the Happy Corner Street and Winter Memories Hotel tins.

Size: the tin is about 16.4 x 14.3 cm (6.5 x 5.6 in) and only a few centimetres deep, so the finished scene fits on a desk, bedside table or bookshelf. A quick, relaxing build and a sweet small gift. Recommended for ages 14 and up.