Okay, let me start by saying this dog lamp kit is ADORABLE. The moment I opened the box, I was impressed by how everything was neatly packed – the ceramic dog figurine, 12 vibrant paint pots, brushes, and even a tiny apron (which my 8-year-old refused to wear, of course).

The real magic happened when my kid started painting. The colors went on smoothly, and the sheer joy on her face as she mixed shades for "rainbow dog paws" was priceless. Pro tip: Use the palette for mixing – we learned the hard way after creating a tie-dye effect on the kitchen table.

I was surprised by how bright the night light actually is! When we plugged it in after the paint dried (which took about 2 hours), the colors glowed beautifully. It's now her prized possession on the bedside table, though fair warning – it's smaller than I expected (about the size of a large coffee mug).

The paint does chip if handled roughly, so we sprayed it with clear sealant. And yes, it's messy – like, 'why-is-there-purple-on-the-ceiling' messy – but that's part of the fun. For $15, it provided hours of creative entertainment and a keepsake that my daughter keeps showing off to everyone.