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Snowman Family Vintage-Style Tree Skirt
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Fans of vintage style Christmas decorations will love this linen-cotton blend tree skirt. It appears to be aged - it is a wonderful ecru with a a welcoming snowpeople family embroidered in turkey work (red running-stitch embroidery). The embroidery has been hand done and fits nicely around any small tree. We think it would be wonderful under a small feather tree.
This sweet skirt measures 24 inches in diameter and is washable, too..
Imported
13February2010
Price: $21.50 Each
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Small Green Feather Tree
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SilverCrow's Victorian Christmas Ornament Kit
Our old-fashioned green feather tree looks great on its own, but it will really be spectacular when you add your ornaments. The tree measures 21 inches from the bottom of the base to the tip top and the largest branch span is a bit over 11 inches at the base. The branches fold up easily for storage.
The wooden base is a shabby chic cream with a hint of white and measures about 3 inches.
Just imagine decorating this lovely tree with your own hand-made ornaments!
12February2010
Price: $27.50 Each
Art Postcard - Santa over the Andes
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Both modern and ancient at once, this fun Christmas illustration was created by artist Meletios Peppas. Santa appears to be delivering quite a load of stuff of ancient Mayan or Aztec style and his pulled by dancers dressed as reindeer. There is so much symbolism throughout this card, that you might be able to read just about anything into it. Or, maybe it's just a nice unique Christmas postcard.
Printed in USA
Price: $1.25 Each
Bah Humbug... Charm
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Perfect for Christmas, but great for a Scrooge you might know - anytime of year!
BAH HUMBUG
That old-fashioned word - HUMBUG - is a synonym for HOAX. So, Ebenezer Scrooge was really suggesting that Christmas was a hoax - or a waste of time. So, it isn't really a holiday expression after all.
Bah Humbug might just be a way to dismiss anything that might not meet your approval! - any time of year!
This charm measures 1 inch long (including the loop) by 3/16 inch wide.
Made in USA
29January2010
Out of Stock
Price: 78¢ Each
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Cosmo Cricket Wonderland Paper Pad with Journaling Cards & More
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From the now retired Cosmo Cricket Christmas Wonderland Collection, this wonderful paper pad measures 8 by 8 inches. Everything inside is heavy weight paper.
Included are 29 heavy weight papers including new-to-this-collection, never-seen-before-this-collection, patterns. There are also 25 cut-apart journaling cards 2 2 "strip tease" pages.
This shabby-chic style for Christmas features muted and earthy tones rather than the brightly colored reds and greens of traditional holiday fare.
27January2010
Retired - Limited Availability
Price: $16.98 each
Gorgeous Set of 2 Vintage Saint Nicholas Scraps
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Most of the familiar vintage scraps and die cuts were made in Germany, England and Austria. Because of their popularity, die-cut and embossed chromolithograph scraps were made in many other countries as well. These gorgeous Saint Nicholas scraps were made in Czechoslovakia and are very rare.
Each one measures just over 5-3/4 inches tall by 2 inches wide. They are vibrantly colored - the stunning coloring and intricate detail is truly special.
Made in Czechoslovakia
11January2010
Vintage Item - Extremely Rare -Limited Availability
Price: $17.50 per set
Art Postcard - Stichwort Liebe (Keyword Love)
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Artist Quint Buchholz creates evocative drawings and paintings that bring about conversations you thought you might never have. We're not quite sure what the title in English could possibly mean. But we love the image of the gentleman on the bench celebrating the snow inside his world - the snow globe while outside it is either dusk or a dreary, rainy day. We think the message suggests that we make our own happiness by enjoying what we have - not craving what we have not. What do you think?
Printed in Germany
23December2009
Small Pink Feather Tree
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Our old-fashioned pink feather tree looks great on its own, but it will really be spectacular when you add your ornaments. The tree measures 21 inches from the bottom of the base to the tip top and the largest branch span is a bit over 11 inches at the base. The branches fold up easily for storage.
This would be gorgeous with white and pastel ornaments for Valentine's Day, Easter or even Christmas.
Small Bottle Brush Tree with Frosty Snow
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Based on the original bottle brush trees from the early 20th century, these cute little trees are made just like the vintage ones, but they're new. This little 3-inch high tree features some frosty cold snow for your winter scenes as you add to your holiday décor or your miniature railroad, or anywhere you can imagine. The little base is even painted in gold!
19December2009
Price: 48¢ each
Vintage Postcard - The Birth of Jesus Christ
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This sweet and beautiful card dates from 1976 and was developed for the Church pastor to send to the congregants at Christmastide. The scripture selection is from the Good News Bible. Decorated with holly and ribbons, the postcard reads:
This was how the birth of Jesus Christ took place. His mother Mary was engaged to Joseph, but before they were married, she found out that she was going to have a baby by the Holy Spirit. Joseph was a man who always did what was right, but he did not want to disgrace Mary publicly; so he made plans to break the engagement privately. While he was thinking about this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, "Joseph, descendant of David, do not be afraid to make Mary to be your wife. For it is by the Holy Spirit that she was conceived. She will have a son, and you will name him Jesus - because he will save his people from their sins."
Now all of this happened in order to make come true what the Lord had said through the prophet, "A virgin will be come pregnant and have a son, and he will be called Immanuel" (which means, "God is with us").
So when Joseph woke up, he married Mary, as the angel of the Lord had told him to. But he had no sexual relations with her before she gave birth to her son. And Joseph named him Jesus.
Matthew 1.81-25 (TEV)
The paper is lighter weight than the standard postcard, but it has a lovely sheen to it. On the back, it appears as a regular postcard, with the copyright information.
12December2009
Price: 95¢ each
St Lucy's Day Garland Frieze
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Traditionally, Saint Lucy (or Santa Lucia) is the Patron Saint of Blindness and also the Patron of Holy Light. Her feast day (December 13) is traditionally celebrated throughout Scandinavia, the United States and southern Europe. Before the calendar was reformed in the 16th century to become the Gregorian calendar, St Lucy's Day fell closer to the winter solstice north of the equator.
Because St Lucy is the guardian or patron of light, it is believed that she will guard against Lucifer, the Prince of Darkness. Many people stay awake the entire night between December 12th and 13th to celebrate St Lucy and her guardianship. When the light arrives in the morning on the 13th, it is known that Saint Lucy protected the celebrants from the Devil and all is well and safe.
Youngsters have parties and traditionally, special sweets are offered. There might be a parade or procession headed by a single girl representing the dear saint. She will wear a crown of candles or lights and will be followed by girls and boys in the procession, each carrying a single candle or light.
This lovely garland or frieze was created by designer Kathy Lawrence and features a St Lucia Girl Paper Doll repeated in a garland. She wears the crown of candles and a pretty white dress. the garland opens up to nine feet.
6December2009
Price: $4.50 Each
Hand-Made Shabby Chic Style Reversible Peaceful Snowman Charm
This sweet charm was made by hand - encased in glass and then framed in metal and soldered. One side reads, PEACE in elegant, old-fashioned print in a collage style resembling a vintage postcard and postage stamp. And, on the other side, is a vintage-style image of
Measuring a slight 2/3 inch wide by 1-1/4 inch long, we know you'll smile as you add this to your charm bracelet or winter treasure necklace or even make a pair of earrings with two!
Price $5.75 each
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Victorian Christmas Ornament Kit - Makes 15+ Ornaments!
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Elegant Christmas ornaments are everywhere today - many are even manufactured by traditional artisans. But, we're quite taken by those Victorian ornaments of old - particularly the old German ornaments. Now you can make a whole tree full of your own vintage style Victorian Ornaments. We've put together a very special kit full of new and vintage components so that you can make all 15 of the pretty pieces in our sample and have enough materials left to make many more!
Packed inside the reusable kraft covered box you'll find almost everything you'll need to start your own traditions and create your own ornaments:
* Lots of Vintage and new golden and silvery Dresden paper trims
* Dresden ornament bases
* Lots Vintage and new Victorian style chromolithograph paper scraps
* Vintage nut/favor cups
* Vintage filigree Christmas ribbon
* Fabric ribbon
* Silver cord
* Twisted paper cording
* Spun glass angel hair
* Spun glass components (wheel, tail and wing)
* Silvery krausbouillion traditional crinkle wire
* Vintage pressed cotton and lacquered amanita mushrooms
* Felt
* Pressed cotton
* Vintage and new crepe paper
* Lametta tinsel fringe
* Chenille stems
* Tinsel wire
* Vintage gummed Eureka Christmas seals
* Hard-to-find real metal Engelshaar (angel hair)
* Vintage German tinsel star
* German glass glitter
* Real mica glitter
* Stocking template
* Complete instructions for making 15 different ornaments
You'll need your own good white paper glue, a stapler and a needle and thread.
Some of the pieces may vary slightly from the picture, but all kits have all the pieces you need to complete all of the ornaments in the sample and more!
Some of the vintage items are not available for sale individually, so you'll be able to make your own exclusive ornaments. If bought separately, these items would be so very much more expensive. You might even be able to sell your ornaments!
Assembled in USA of USA & Imported Parts
3December2009
Price: $45.00 Per Kit
Pretty Victorian Christmas Girl Pin Back Button
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What a lovely young lady adorned in holly and ready for the holidays. This sweet Victorian girl button pin is subtle yet still Christmas-y with her holly hair bow and parchment background.
The pin button is small - just 1-1/4 inch in diameter and will look lovely pinned on your winter coat lapel - or add it to the center of a bow atop a gift package for a little extra!
21November2009
Price: $1.50 each
Small Bottle Brush Tree
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Based on the original bottle brush trees from the early 20th century, these cute little trees are made just like the vintage ones, but they're new. This little 3-inch high tree is dark green just like the ones in the forest. You can use it for scenes featuring winter or summer weather - you might even decide to add some of your own mica flakes or other faux snow!
The little base is even painted in gold!
25December2009
Cute Day of the Dead Santa Claus Ornament
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Day of the Dead Sundries
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Yes, Virginia, there is a Day of the Dead Santa Claus! Who better to deliver gifts to all the Muertos we remember? Dressed in his finest suit of red with fluffy white trim, our Day of the Dead Santa Claus will make a welcome addition to your holiday décor! He has a hanging loop atop his cap and he measures about 4-1/2 inches tall. He is definitely meant for hanging as he cannot stand alone.
Our Santa Claus ornaments are so finely detailed down to the buttons on his bright red jacket and individually painted fingers. Our Santa is quite slim, as are most skeletons!
Just like the rest of our Day of the Dead Figurines, each of these Santa Muertos is hand sculpted and painted by traditional artisans in Mexico. Please let us choose one for you.
Hecho en Mexico
Price: $15.80 each
Bah Humbug! Ornament
Now just how many people would justify this lovely glittery ornament for someone on their shopping lists?! Just about everyone, we're guessing! Made of tin and then glittered profusely in deep red glitter, the ornament is held by a curved wire going on top - making it equally fun as a sign on a doorknob or wall.
It measures about 3-3/4 inches and would be a perfect addition to a bow atop a gift package for your resident Scrooge.
Price: $4.99 Each
Vintage Santa with Sack Cabochon
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Make a special pendant or pin with this jolly Santa cabochon. He's carrying a a sack full of toys and is atop someone's (is it yours?) rooftop. On a dark cream background, Santa's bright red and fluffy white suit are delightful.
Each cabochon measures 40 mm high (about 1-5/8 inch) by 30 mm wide (about 1-1/4 inch).
These are from the 1940s through the 1960s and are in superb condition.
Unknown Origin
Vintage Item - Limited Availability
Price: $3.85 each
Hand-Made Shabby Chic Style Reversible Believe in Santa Square Pendant
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This sweet charm was made by hand - encased in glass and then framed in metal and soldered. One side reads, BELIEVE and on the other side, is a elegant Victorian-style image of that jolly old soul, Santa Claus.
Measuring a slight 1-1/4 inch square, our shabby chic I Believe in Santa pendant will look lovely on a simple ball chain necklace, a ribbon or even a cord.
Consider adding one to your decorated package for a lovely little extra! Or, add it as an ornament on your feather tree!
Price $7.75 each
Die-cut and Embossed Saint Nicholas Stickers - Package of 27
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Such gorgeous images of Saint Nicholas are just wanting to be shared. And that you can easily do with these ready to use, pressure sensitive, self-adhesive seals. Each of the stickers is exactly alike and measures 2-1/8 inches high by 5/8 inch wide.
These stickers are reminiscent of Victorian scraps and would easily be used in the same types of projects. There are three sheets of 9 images, for a total of 27 stickers in all!
Made in Hong Kong
Price: $3.50 package
Small Vintage Wooden Houses - Set of 2 Connected houses
Our vintage house sets were produced in the mid-20th century by traditional German artisans. Long known for their attention to detail and and precise workmanship, such craftsmanship has become the standard to which others aspire. Their design skills were just as admirable.
Each cute set of 2 houses is connected to each other. Meant for decorating your under-the-tree putz or for creating small dioramas, these little houses were quite popular in the 1940s and 1950s - even just for play.
There are quite a few combinations. We're showing four houses - two sets of two houses to illustrate some of the variation. The largest set is is 2-1/4 inches high by 1-3/8 inch wide. The smaller set is 1-1/4 inch high by 1-3/4 inch wide.
How perfect these would be under a small feather tree! Two sets are shown for illustration.
Made in Germany
Price: $2.15 per set
Vintage Dennison Crepe Paper Streamer: Seasons Greetings
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What glorious vintage crepe paper - all original old stock, not used~! This crepe roll was produced by the Dennison company, well known for their home arts papers and other supplies for decades. Dennison has since merged with Avery office products to become Avery Dennison. So new quality Dennison craft and art products are no longer available.
You'll be charmed by the pretty pink Seasons Greetings with a border and some holly and bells. We love the great pink color of the text, too! The streamers are flameproof (an important improvement that the Dennison Manufacturing Company (of Framingham, Massachusetts) made. This new, old stock (never used) streamer is the greatest for decorating or for you craft projects!
The rolls do not indicate the length, but we're guessing that the roll is 25-30 feet, as most of the streamers made were those approximate lengths.
Limited Availability - Vintage Item
Price: $6.85 per roll
Primitive Oval Folk Art Reindeer Pin
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Fashioned in a primitive colonial art style, this lovely pin features a reindeer flanked by stylized evergreens. It's pastel rendering allows it to be worn anytime of year, but we love the subtle touch it lends to the Christmas holidays - particularly if you're not fond of bling.
The pin measures 2-1/4 inches wide by 1-5/8 inch high. The sides and back have been finished in black, adding a frame-like quality to the pin, although the black is not visible from the top.
We're not quite sure of the material - it might be lightweight wood or perhaps masonite. The image has been découpaged onto the pin.
Price: $1.75 each
Hand-Made Shabby Chic Style Reversible Believe in Santa Charm
This sweet charm was made by hand - encased in glass and then framed in metal and soldered. One side reads, BELIEVE and on the other side, is a thoughtful image of the man about Christmas, Santa Claus.
Was: $5.75 Now: $4.25 each
Old Fashioned Knitted Santa Claus Ornament with a String of Lights
Our little old-fashioned Santa Claus is carrying a string of mini lights ready to string on a mini tree. A little metal star dangles from a wire above him - you can use this to hang him on your tree or to attach him to a festive holiday package!
His face is highly detailed composition and features a fully fluffy cotton beard. His little suit is red knit to keep him nice and warm on his trip around the world.
Not including the star and hook, he measures 4 inches high and about 3 inches wide. This will vary as you pose him yourself.
15November2009
Price: $5.55 each
Vintage Silvery Christmas Bell Pin
What a holiday treat - this joyful Christmas bell pin. On a dark cream background, the golden bell clangs and is decorated with elegant holly and a shiny red ribbon. It would add a bit of festivity even to the dullest of wintry days.
Each pin measures about 1-5/8 inch by about 1-1/4 inch.
These are from the 1940s through the 1960s and are in superb condition. We made them into pins right here in the SilverCrow studio.
Assembled in USA
Price: $5.25 each
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Hand-Glittered Embossed Die Cut Reproduction Victorian Scraps - Santa Faces
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We were lucky enough to find these hand-glittered scraps for your pleasure. These are made in the same way as they have been for years by the manufacturer in England. There are two lovely old-fashioned faces of the man himself, Santa Claus. Each one measures around 3 inches high by approximately 1-3/8 inch wide. The detail is quite charming. One of our jolly old fellows wears a little snowman pin in his cap and the other, holly and golden bells.
Make a simple decoration by gluing one of Santa's faces to a simple circle of cardstock, add a few sparkly chenille stems, or a bit of glitter glue around the edges.
The scrap relief sheet is approximately 9 inches by 6-1/2 inches, ready for you to clip and use in your artwork. And each sheet is artfully embossed and hand-glittered to accent the expert die cutting - so well done, that very little trimming is necessary.
Made in England
Price: $4.95 each
Little Red Pixie Set of 3
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Matching Green Pixies
These little fellas just can't have enough fun! Each set of three as shown will make you giggle. You can use them to decorate for birthdays, Christmas or any time that some whimsy is appropriate. They each measure about 2-1/2 inches each.
Price: $3.65 Per Set
Old Fashioned Knitted Santa Claus Ornament with Sack
Our little old-fashioned Santa Claus is carrying a little sack brushed with snow. We can only guess that this might be loaded with toy! A little metal star dangles from a wire above him - you can use this to hang him on your tree or to attach him to a festive holiday package!
14November2009
Price: $5.40 each
Glow in the Dark Snowflake Stickers
Create a glorious winter wonderland any time of the year on stationery, in craftwork, or what have you!?
NO tow are exactly alike, and each is uniquely beautiful. At the end of the day, their lustrous beauty is undimmed because these lacy snowflake stickers glow in the dark! Tinged with a rainbow of colors, the 12 silvery images will add a glimmering tough to windows, lunch boxes, notebooks and other flat surfaces.
With this sticker collecting featuring spectacular snowflake designs that glow in the dark, you can create your own winter wonderland. They'll add a frosty glow to any project! To use these special stickers, hold them up to any light source. The longer you expose them to light the longer they will glow!
9July2009
Price: $1.99 per Booklet
Small Papier Mâché Pine Cone Box with Golden Hanging String
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What an ideal project for the winter months. This old-fashioned pine cone box measures 3-1/4 inches long. It opens so that you can add little gifts or candies to surprise just about anyone. The attached golden thread will make it easy to hand on a holiday tree or anywhere else.
These are simple to decorate with paint and glitter or foil. We especially like to use candy-maker's foil because it is so fine that it accents the ridges perfectly! - How wonderful as a container for home-made confections!
Although originally designed for Christmas, you can certainly decorate it for any season, using Victorian Scraps and Dresdens, mica glitter or paint!
The inset shows an open box. Be sure to make yours extra special by finishing the inside, too!
09November2009
Price: $2.55 each
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Tiny Chiclet-box Nativity retablo
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This sweet little Nativity vignette is fully enclosed in a real Chiclet box! With amazing delicacy, the artisans of Peru have created one of our very favorite items.
Equally perfect for a dollhouse, feather tree, printer's tray display, our little Retablo will become one of your favorites, too.
Add it to a nicho along with your other treasures for a delightful vignette of your own.
Made in Peru
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Price: $4.00 Each
Little Green Pixie Set of 3
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23May2007, Re-Added 09November2009
Reproduction Victorian Embossed & Die Cut Scraps - Holly
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Although holly is thought to be the Christmas plant, it's roots in household decoration really must be attributed to the Druids. Like so many Christian and Catholic practices, the use for holly at yuletide stems from folklore and traditions of preceding religions.
Holly remains green all winter and its red berries stand out against the snow. For that reason, the Druids associated it with everlasting life and with a fruitful life and fertility. Initially, holly was banned from Christian and Catholic churches. So, the Christians added some additional symbolism, seemingly to "make it work" appropriately for acceptance. The red berries represent the blood that Christ shed, the prickly leaves are reminiscent of the Crown of Thorns. Legend has it that the berries were originally white, until Christ died.
Not only the Druids, but the Celtic clans and the Romans also considered holly to be good luck. Now that the symbolism works for everyone, you'll find people of all beliefs decorating with holly in the winter.
This wonderful scrap sheet features five motifs decked with holly: a lovely wreath with a big red bow, two cherubs with ringing bells, a kitty cat peeking from an envelope that has been loaded with pine and holly branches, another set of bells and a Victorian shoe with a touch of holly.
Each scrap relief sheet is approximately 9 inches by 7 inches. And each sheet is artfully embossed to accent the expert die cutting - so well done, that very little trimming is necessary.
Price: $3.50 per sheet
Large Victorian Reproduction Die Cut Smoking Snowman & his Tree
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This large snowman (8-1/8 inches high and 4-1/4 inches wide) is merrily puffing on his pipe and enjoying his lovely tree that appears to be decorated with apples!
Our large heavy paper die cut is lightly embossed and arrives with almost invisible slits for you to add a ribbon and attach this happy fellow to a package with a simple ribbon and get lots of oohs and ahhhs for being so clever!
02November2009
Price: $2.50 each
Joy to the World - A Bottle Cap Pin!
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This clever little pin is made from a bottle cap! Measuring only 1 inch in diameter, it makes a great addition to a package - just pin it to a simple ribbon bow and you have a spectacular presentation - and the lucky recipient will have a double present.
Although this is a traditional Christmas message - probably due to the wonderful Christmas Carol, we think it's a wonderful message year round - and it needn't be a religious message, unless, of course you'd like it to be so. Wishing joy, to everyone, is certainly a brave act of selflessness.
Its diminutive size adds a festive touch to your winter coat or sweater - or even a cork board!
Embossed Die Cut Reproduction - Sleighing Santas
We just love the bright colors on this wonderful sheet of Santa Claus scraps, featuring Santa and his reindeer. There are 4 different motifs. The sheet includes 3 sets of these motifs - so you'll have 12 motifs total. Each motif measures a bit over 3 inches wide by around 1-1/2 inch high. Although we're quite fond of all of our scraps and Dresdens, this sheet is one of our favorites. Add some glass glitter or mica for a real old-timey look!
The scrap relief sheet is approximately 9 inches by 7 inches, ready for you to clip and use in your artwork. And each sheet is artfully embossed and neatly trimmed. You need only cut them apart and trim slightly.
01November2009
Price: $3.50 each
Happy Go Lucky Snowman - A Bottle Cap Pin!
And, because he is a Snowman, you can wear him all winter - not just for the holidays!
29October2009
Vintage Golden Dresden Bell Ornaments with Strings - Set of 3
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Our charming vintage Dresden bells don't ring - they are made of hard pressed golden paper. Measuring 1-5/8 inch long by 1-3/8 inch wide, hearts feature Cupids arrow running right through them for your Valentine and other projects. Each heart measures 1 inch from top to bottom and 1-7/8 inch from arrow tail to arrow point. These are reversible and are really made of two bells glued together. Each one has a silky twisted cord for hanging on your tree or attaching to a gift package.
We are not certain, but we suspect these to have been created in the mid-20th century.
Made in Germany or USA
Price: $4.45 Per Package
Golden Die Cut Merry Christmas Dresdens - Package of 36
These glorious Dresdens are die cut and deeply embossed meticulously. And you don't even have to cut them apart! Each package contains 36 Dresden Merry Christmas die cuts, ready to use on your next project. We found them perfect for reproducing vintage German ornaments.
These are new but are made in the style of the vintage Dresdens of old!
Made in Japan
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Price: $9.00 Per Package
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Vintage Sweet Santas Scraps - Package of 8 Santas
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We just love die cuts and scraps here at SilverCrow. And we have quite an extensive collection such fabulous paper old and new! But, we must say we fancy these sweet little Santa heads among our favorites. Each of our jolly fellows measures from 1 to 1-1/8 inch high a touch over 1/2 inch wide. There are four different motifs. And your scrap piece will include 2 each of the faces shown.
These vintage scraps are highly embossed to accent each of the images. These are well trimmed with expert die cutting - so well done, that very little trimming is necessary. The entire piece measures about 4-5/8 inches inches by 1-1/4 inch.
28October2009
Price: $4.85 per Set
Hand-Glittered Embossed Die Cut Reproduction - Christmas Train
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We were lucky enough to find these hand-glittered scraps for your pleasure. These are made in the same way as they have been for years by the manufacturer in Germany. Santa's train and several Santa faces and vignettes starring Santa Claus are featured in this wonderful scrap sheet.
13October2009
Decorative Gift Tag (and Ornament) - Love Generously
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We just love little items that can be more than just what they are initially. This delightful 4-inch gift tag features hand-applied glitter accents and a gold gimp cord that acts as a hanger as well as a decorative belt for the lovely angel. The tag/ornament reads:
Love generously, Praise loudly, Live fully.
-Elias Porter
Use the back to address your gift to the lucky recipient, tie it on the package and, voilà, the lucky person will have two gifts!
27September2009
Price: $1.67 Each
Old-Fashioned Winter Corsage Pin - Snowman & Holly
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Made in much the same fashion as so many years ago, this wonderful old-timey Christmas Holiday pin was created from pressed cotton paper, chenille pipe cleaners and enameled holly leaves. Each year our Moms would attach little corsage pins like these to the lapels of their winter coats. There might even be several - one for each outfit. The pin measures 2-1/2 by 2-1/4 inches and can be shaped slightly without damage, but please be careful not to bend them too, too much!
Bring back a memory for your friends and family by adding one of these atop a package - in a paper curly bow!
23September2009
Price: $3.90 each
Festive Santa Claus Carrying a tree - A Bottle Cap Pin!
Decorative Gift Tag (and Ornament) - Miracles are to come...
Miracles are to come...
-e.e. cummings
20September2009
Vintage Happee - Merree Christmas Pack - Seals & Tags in Original Package
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This delightful and wonderful envelope is filled with Christmas delights. The original envelope contains gummed Christmas seals - the kind that are water-activated. Due to their age, we suggest you test the gummed seals before wetting them - or, to be safe, use an additional adhesive of your own. Of course, when this package was originally available - in 1944, you'd probably lick them. There are also gift tags for your presents.
The outer envelope was to be sealed in the same manner, by water-activated adhesive, but it has loosened on some of the packages and the contents are easily removed. Everything inside is intact - these have never been opened - except for the set we photographed, and that one, we're keeping for ourselves!
These were originally issued by Fred Fear & Company, listed as the packers on the back of the cover envelope. Fred Fear & Co. was originally a manufacturer and distributor of maple syrup, Easter egg coloring and the like. Their factories were located throughout the northeast United States. This package originates in Brooklyn, N.Y. and indicates that they were made in U.S.A. (The periods in the abbreviations mark their age, too.)
The graphics are typical of the 1940s and many of the stickers feature captions, such as:
Christmas Cheer Open DEC.25th. Holiday Greetings Merry Xmas
and more. The text fonts, colors and illustrations are charming and make you want to go back in time.
This package originally sold for 10¢ in 1944 - probably in a five and dime store. Each package contains 80 seals and 20 tags. The outer envelope measures 5-5/8 by 5-1/2 inches. These are in wonderful condition.
13September2009
Price: $16.50 per Package
Santa and Reindeer Picks - Package of 2
More Picks & Other Ornaments
We just love old-fashioned cupcake picks, be they plastic or wooden or paper. And, these are no exception! Featuring two styles, Santa walking with his pack and Santa in his Sleigh, you can use these to embellish cards, to accent doll's hair and even for their original purpose - as cupcake or cake toppers. You might even cut off the pick stick and use them in a diorama or other Christmas putz scene!
Price: 90¢ Per Package
One Gross - 144 - Amanita Mushroom Picks
Smaller Mushroom Picks Assortment
Amanita mushrooms have long been associated with fairies and elves and even Christmas. After all, Santa has hired elves for Christmas work forever!
These pretty mushrooms might really be toadstools, not to be eaten in the wild - and, our plastic version should not be eaten either! It is rumored that Santa's reindeer pranced around in a flying frenzy after eating these little beauties (the real ones, that is), allowing them to help Santa travel throughout the world and deliver presents.
The little red mushroom caps dotted with white give a magical feel to any project.
This set of one gross (144) mushrooms picks with greenery.
The entire pick (with white stem) measures 1-3/4 inch. The mushroom and the greenery are a bit larger in these than in our Amanita Mushroom Pick Assortment.
Made in China
18June2009
Price: $14.00 per Gross
Old Fashioned Die Cut & Embossed Blue Santa with Toys
More Scraps & Die Cuts
This reproduction of an antique scrap is new, but in the tradition of Victorian scraps and die cut ornaments of old. Our Santa Claus, or Belsnickel, is dressed in a traditional blue coat with fur trim and is carrying a pretty tree and lots of toys to the next house he plans to visit.
Created as a gift tag, it is still perfect as an old-fashioned ornament or as an addition to your holiday artwork. Use a bit of mica or glass glitter and you might even fool someone into thinking this is an old one. The sweet die cut is made of lightweight cardboard rather than paper, so you might even add an easel backing for stand-up display.
Santa measures 6-3/8 by 3-1/4 inches and is lightly embossed.
23June2009
Price: $2.15 each
Precision Made Plastic Santa Set - Hand Painted!
This finely crafted Christmas scene is imported from Germany and is made from precision molded plastic. Each set features a standing Santa Claus, a one piece forest and a reindeer. All are hand finished and painted with old-world detail and care.
For reference, Santa measures about 3 inches tall and about 1-1/2 inch wide. This is great for a little Christmas putz under a feather tree.
25May2009
Price: $16.00 Per Set
Gift Enclosure Card - Tree in Winter
More Note Cards and the Like
Nothing speaks of winter as much as an evergreen with boughs of freshly fallen snow. This nostalgic image is in the forefront of our little enclosure card. It arrives with a kraft envelope and it measures a slight 3-1/4 by 2-1/2 inches.
24April2009
Price: 85¢ Each
Vintage Angel Orchestra
More Music
Our vintage angel set is made of high quality plastic. It was produced well over thirty years ago with amazing detail and looks lovely in its natural state. Or, you might choose to paint the angels or just add a touch of color to their gowns and hair.
The angels are playing instruments or singing and would make a terrific addition to your holiday putz or other angel display.
The angels measure just over 1-1/2 inch high and arrive in a plastic case for safe-keeping.
Price: $4.85 per set
Glitter Snowflakes Stickers
These are stickers that present the image of a glittering shower of decorative snow crystals! A gentle storm of snowflake images highlights a breathtaking array of nature's frozen beauties. Genuine attention-getters, this collection of 30 silvery snow crystals dazzles the eye with sprinkles of glitter, and will add bright winter wonder to stationery, windows, notebooks and more.
The stickers are printed with acid-free inks, paper and adhesives and arrive in a booklet measuring 4-3/16 by 5-5/8 inches.
12April2009
Hand Glittered Note Card - Two Pigs & a Jester on Christmas
More Note Cards
More Pigs
We are absolutely delighted to present yet another terrific Barbara Schriber Designs note card. It seems only natural that we'd offer such delightful images that are hand glittered with German glass glitter!
Who doesn't love little piggies on Christmas (well, we guess there might be someone)! So, here's a sweet little card with a little jester (we're not quite sure if our jester is a little boy or little girl). Her pet piggies are pulling her on a sled past a snow-laden pine tree. The card reads, simply:
Merry Xmas
The glitter accents are in just the perfect spots to highlight the image! Best of all, once the glitter is exposed to air, it may tarnish, which adds to the vintage feel! Of course, each card is accompanied by a matching envelope.
Because this card is accented with glass glitter, please use care when handling the cards, and of course, such products adorned with glass glitter are not suitable for children.
Handmade in USA
8April2009
Price: $5.50 each
Mini Papier Mâché Boot
More Containers
Wouldn't anyone just love to receive a gift of candies in this delightfully old-fashioned ornamental boot? Hand-made papier mâché boots like these would be perfect for Santa! Our little boot measures a slight 2-3/4 inches high.
These are simple to decorate with paint and glitter, flocking, fur or foil. We especially like to use red candy-maker's foil because it is so fine that it makes the boot look quite realistic (for shiny red snow boots anyway)!
Boot containers such as these became quite popular in the 1920s and 1930s, decorated with Victorian scraps and Dresden trimmings. Add a hanging loop at the back of the boot and display it on your Christmas Tree!
7January2009
Price: $3.75 each
Vintage Spun Glass Tree Topper Ornament - Mary & Jesus
Vintage Spun Glass Wheel
Made of spun glass and a Victorian scrap of the Blessed Mother and Child, this elegant and old-fashioned Christmas Tree Topper is perfect for your evergreen or feather tree.
The image of Maria and Child is an embossed and die cut chromolithograph scrap. This double-sided ornament is accented with tiny golden Dresden embossed and die-cut stars on a spun glass circle base. The entire piece is mounted on a spiral wire, giving it the strength to stand tall. The circle of glass measures just over 6-1/4 inches in diameter. With the spiral, the piece measures 9-1/2 inches high and will top any tree with grace.
Such a tree topper have adorned your Great Grandma's Christmas tree. The glass fibers reflect lights in a way you'll not be able to imagine unless you've seen it!
Each of these ornaments is new, but made in the tradition of the original Victorian tree toppers, which can sell for over $100 each!
Limited Edition
Price: $22.75 each
Let it Snow Bottle Cap Pin
We just love stuff made from bottle caps - one of the ultimate recyclables! And, this clever little pin is made from a bottle cap! It measures only 1 inch in diameter, making it a great addition to a gift - just pin it to a simple ribbon bow and you have a spectacular presentation - and the lucky recipient will have a double present.
Skiers and fans of winter alike love this message. You might even step it up a bit by adding some additional glitter or other embellishments around the edge.
28November2008
Vintage Angels in Hearts Scraps - Package of 6 Angels
More Vintage Scraps & and Die Cuts
Each of our wonderful Angel motifs is about 3/4 inch wide by 5/8 inch from top to bottom. The heart that surrounds each of the tiny angels is reminiscent of chenille roping. Of course, you can trim these scraps closer face if you like.
These vintage scraps are embossed to accent the images. This piece is well trimmed with expert die cutting - so well done, that very little trimming is necessary. The entire piece measures about 2 inches inches by 1-3/8 inch.
27October2009
Price: $4.30 per Set
Bright Red Vellum Tags
More Tags
Vellum paper is always cool, but these scarlet red tags are made of heavyweight vellum and are a must for crafts and gift-wrapping. Each tag measures 5 inches long by 2-1/2 inches wide and features an eyelet opening with a contrasting reinforcement.
14December2008
Package of 5 Tags
Price: $4.50 per Package
Tiny Vintage Plastic Nativity Figures
This teeny tiny set (measuring 1/4 inch to 3/4 inch high) features Joseph and Mary and the Baby Jesus and the star that led people to the Holy Family.
These ivory plastic figures are elegant as they are, or, you might choose to paint them or just highlight the details.
Each set arrives as shown on a base to keep the pieces together. Either cut or break them off the base to use.
Because they are so tiny, you could even create a nativity scene in the shell of a walnut!
8December2008
Price: $1.35 per set
Golden Die Cut Merry Christmas Dresdens - Package of 10
Package of 36 Merry Christmas Dresdens
These glorious Dresdens are die cut and deeply embossed meticulously. And you don't even have to cut them apart! Each package contains 10 Dresden Merry Christmas die cuts, ready to use on your next project. We found them perfect for reproducing vintage German ornaments.
Price: $3.00 Per Package
Little Red Santa Charm (or is He an Elf?)
Measuring a slight 1 inch, our little plastic Santa Claus charm might be mistaken for an Elf. All dressed in red with a snowy white beard, he's waving either hello or good-bye, or, perhaps he might be signaling the other elves to begin their work!
Rather than a traditional loop for hanging, his little cap hooks over into a loop, making him even more special. He can even stand on his own because of the precise molding and trimming.
These little guys are created by a small family-run company in Germany. Skilled artisans, using old-world techniques and plenty of time, have been creating these miniatures for more than 70 years. The exquisite quality of these miniatures comes directly from the workmanship of the molds and tools used to create them.
7December2008
Vintage Item, Limited Availability
Price: $2.35 Each
Blank Note Card - Christmas Greetings with Sea Santa
More Sea and Seashore
Christmas Greetings to everyone! This stunning card is based on an vintage image from the collection of Ken Brown. Featuring the Santa Clause of the Seas over looking a seaside town, the little vignette really has an old-timey feel to it. The vignette is framed by vintage style holly and the oval that surrounds the scene is dripping with icicles and cold winter snow.
Although this festive 5 by 7 inch card is blank inside, you can easily change it to a Greeted Card by adding a holiday greeting inside. Of course, an envelope is included.
Price: $3.00 Each
Pine Cone Elf with Blue Hat
More Ornaments & Decorations
Same Elf with a Red Hat
We had elves like these hanging on our Christmas trees back in the 1950s. Were we ever happy to find these reproductions to offer to you! Each little elf is made of a real pine cone that has been dusted with glitter and faux snow to look more wintery. He's holding a tiny bottle brush tree in one hand and ringing his festive bell with the other.
His face is made of real paper pulp, his arms and legs are vintage-style chenille and the fuzzy beard is made of spun cotton. He's about 5 inches high and 3 inches wide - if you position his arms differently you'll be able to add or subtract a bit of width.
Each is all glittery and can either stand on his little circle of snow, or hang from the attached golden thread.
Although these are mass-produced items, they are each made by hand - and are even hand painted! We fell in love with this little fellow and thought you might, too.
2December2008
Was: $12.50 Now: $7.25 Each
Do-It-Yourself Advent Calendar or Countdown Calendar Kit
Victorian Scraps & Dresdens
Whether you count down to Christmas or to your own birthday, this fun kit from Germany will help you create your own count-down calendar. Customize it any way you like - paint it, decorate it with glitter or Victorian Scraps and Dresdens.
This kit is great for kids and adults alike! The kit includes a pre-punched glossy white card stock cover sheet and a printed back sheet - but you can make your own back sheet, using the kit's sheet as a template!
The kit comes complete with a pre-punched, glossy white cardstock cover sheet and printed back sheet. English and German instructions are included. Your completed count-down calendar will measure 11-3/4 inches by 8-1/4 inches.
29November2008
Was: $5.25 Now: $4.45 per Kit
Paper Wrapped Candy Canes - Package of 10
Each of these little wire candy canes has been wrapped in red and white fabric ready for you to use on your tiny Christmas tree or packages, or, indeed for your dolls to enjoy.
Each measures one inch from the round top the the cane to the tip of the bottom. You can reshape them a bit if need be to attach them to your project or gift.
27November2008
Price: 99¢ per Package
Old-Time Mini Christmas Stickers
This mini treasure chest of Christmas goodies will delight sticker fans of all ages. It contains a sparkling collection of 90 vintage, full-color peel-and-apply images perfect for adding a Yuletide touch to small packages, gift cards and other flat surfaces.
Brimming with nostalgia, these charming stickers include old-fashioned portraits of Father Christmas, angels, bells, sprigs of holly, youngsters gathered around a Christmas tree, a basket filled with toys, holiday messages and much more.
The little booklet measures 4-1/16 inches by 5-3/4 inches.
26November2008
Price: $1.50 Each
Vintage Wooden Santa Set
Our vintage Santa Claus set were produced in the mid-20th century by traditional German artisans. Long known for their attention to detail and and precise workmanship, such craftsmanship has become the standard to which others aspire. Their design skills were just as admirable. This cute little set of six Santas (or, are they elves?) can be used as a group in a display, or, you might choose to attach each one to a holiday package - won't the recipient be doubly pleased?
Each little fellow is holding something different and all parts are made of wood. Then the little guys were hand-painted, and each has an attached yellow-gold cord for hanging.
Each measures under 2 inches high, so these would be a delight on a feather tree, too!
Although similar items are still produced today, we think these extra special vintage ones will add a touch of authenticity to any traditional Christmas Display.
25November2008
Price: $3.75 per set
Papel Picado - Feliz Navidad (Merry Christmas)
More Papel Picado & Banners
For an extra special decoration at Yuletide, why not hang this lovely Christmas Papel Picado featuring red and green banners.
Typical of the traditional tissue paper cuttings, ours is a banner that measures about 14 feet long. Each of the 10 flags in the banner measures 14 by 11 inches and depicts a traditional Christmas motif.
Perfect for your Holiday fiesta, you'll want to be sure to get more than one.
Made in Mexico
Price: $8.25 per banner
Spun Glass Angel Hair
More Tinsel and the Like
Trimming a holiday tree became prominent during the Victorian times, and spun glass angel's hair or fairy's hair like this was on of the favorites then as it is now! It adds a touch of elegant whimsy to any display - especially when there are electric lights. The soft glow of the cloud-like hair enhances any lights - either white or color.
Still handmade in the traditional manner by a family company, each bag contains 15 grams of non-inflammable super-fine spun glass fibers. Although such spun glass hair is available from other sources, the German spun glass angel hair is truly curly hair. It does not compress easily and will stay curly. Use it as you would tinsel for special effects.
*****Please be careful when decorating or crafting with Spun Glass products. Remember, they are made of glass and might cause some irritation. Please cover your work surface with paper or plastic to catch any stray fibers and consider wearing gloves rather than your bare hands when using the Angel's Hair.
We are providing a pair of hypo-allergenic puncture-resistant, unpowdered Nitrile gloves, size Medium, to help protect your hands with each bag of Angel Hair.
Spun Glass Made in Germany Gloves Made in USA
23November2008
Price: $3.35 per Set
Art Postcard - Santa Entertaining a Guest
More Kids
Now, can you name someone who wouldn't want to be this little girl!? From a vintage postcard front he mid-20th century, artist Ken Brown has created this wonderful postcard that rings of nostalgia through and through.
On the back of this wonderfully produced chrome classic card, it reads:
Santa entertaining a guest in his home at Santa's Workshop. North Pole, NY
18November2008
Decorative Gift Tag (and Ornament) - Merry Christmas Nearly Everyone
We just love little items that can be more than just what they are initially. This delightful 4-inch gift tag features hand-applied glitter accents and a gold gimp cord that acts as a hanger as well as a decorative belt for the lovely fairy riding the Cardinal - just in time for Christmas. The tag/ornament reads:
Merry Christmas Nearly Everyone! -Ogden Nash
10November2008
Vintage Angel Choir
Our vintage angel set is made of high quality plastic. It was produced well over thirty years ago and then hand painted with the delicacy of a master artisan.
Each angel is painted with a different color gown and the set of six are singing and would make a terrific addition to your holiday putz or other angel display.
Price: $4.75 per set
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Vintage Christmas Seals by the Year
It's hard to believe, but SilverCrow found just about every year from 1930 to 2001. Of course, some years are more limited than others, so make sure to buy all those you need early. You'll receive 10 authentic vintage Christmas Seals from different organizations (such as Boy's Town, the American Lung Association, and others). Each seal is visibly dated.
Consider wrapping your holiday package in plain brown shipping paper, paste a view of these on the package - choose some from a meaningful year for your recipient. Add some additional vintage Christmas stickers, postage stamps and Christmas Seals from SilverCrow's ever-popular Christmas Pack. Then, just add a simple yarn tie -- and what an old-fashioned gift you'll have.
Vintage Item, All years are limited
Package of 10
Price $2.50
Year 1930 1931 1932 1933 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 1939 1940 1941 1942 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000
Decorative Gift Tag (and Ornament) - Shocking!
This delightful angel is a gift tag and an ornament all rolled into one! Just attach her to a gift package and the recipient will be delighted! This delightful ornament has been hand glittered for a special extra sparkly touch.
On the back, there is room to indicate to and from. The golden gimp ribbon acts as a hanger and also a self-belt for the angel's delightful dress. The sentiment on the base of her festive gown reads:
I feel there is an Angel within me that I am Constantly Shocking!
The tag measures 4 inches high and, although designed for Christmas gift-giving, it will be welcome just about any time of year!
8NOvember2008
Extremely Rare Antique Santa Scraps from L&B - Package of 18
These old German scraps were produced by Littauer & Boysen (L&B), who stopped making scraps in 1920. We're not sure of their exact printing date, but we do know they are almost 100 years old - at least!
This set of 18 Santa faces features several different images. Some appear to be the same, but at closer inspection, you'll see slight variation. Each head is a bit different, but the average size appears to be about 5/8 inch wide by 1-3/16 high.
You'll find the quality of the images to be superlative. The paper weight is a bit thicker than the reproduction scraps made today. The die-cutting is so finely executed that you can almost tear these apart, but we suggest that you trim them with delicate scissors (such as scherenschnitte scissors). The detailed embossing is amazing as well.
5November2008
Price: $16.25 per Set
Bleigießen - A German Fortune Telling Tradition
More Metaphysical
More New Year Celebrations
We just love the different traditions throughout the world. New Year's Bleigießen is the Austrian and German custom of pouring molten lead into water and reading the results as though they were tea leaves - so that you can foretell your next year. When the hot lead touches the water, curious shapes are formed.
Reading the shapes a big chunk of the fun - it's almost like reading the clouds in the sky! For example, if you find a ship or boat, perhaps you are destined for a long journey, probably by sea.
Each set includes:
* 5 hollow lead figures * 2 golden bonus pieces * 1 melting spoon * directions in German (we'll include the directions in English) * meaning chart in German (we'll include our own list in English)
Just place one of the lead pieces on the spoon. Hold the spoon over a candle. Once melted, pour the lead into cold water. Now the fun begins! Determine what the melted lead resembles and interpret the fortune with the chart. It is also the custom to hold the lead figure a candle and interpret the shape of the shadow it casts. After all, what happens in the new year and your knowledge of it are important matters!
The pieces to melt contain 87% lead, and are not suited for the use by children of 14 or younger. Adult supervision is a must. Please use in a well ventilated area - like outside. Lead is toxic if ingested.
07September2008
Price: $8.75 per Set
Blank Note Card - Snowman & Crow (Merry Christmas)
More Crows & Blackbirds
Fröhliche Weihnachten is German for Merry Christmas. And indeed it is a sweet and peaceful winter night on this lovely card based on an vintage image from the collection of Ken Brown. This serene scene is just what the winter holidays represent - how lovely!
31October2008
Embossed Die Cut Reproduction - Large Santa Claus Heads
There are so many wonderful ornaments that you can make using these delicious Santa Claus heads. Each sheet features six different Santas. There are 2 of each design on every sheet. Each head measures about 3 inches long by 1-1/2 to 1-3/4 inch wide.
2November2008
Small Papier Mâché Santa Claus Ornament Box
Wouldn't anyone just love to receive a gift in this delightfully old-fashioned Santa Claus ornament box. The hand-made papier mâché ornamental Santa box is unlined, so you can finish the inside just about any way you like. You can paint him, glitter him, add flocking or mica for a special touch. He already has golden ornament string so, with some personalization, you'll have a new family heirloom!
Created in the same manner for decades, this is perfect for starting a new Christmas tradition - add a special gift inside each year for special memories.
You might even change the look using Victorian Scraps and Dresdens, mica glitter or paint! Each ball is about 2 inches in diameter, but the 3D facial features add a bit of variation in size!
13October2008
Price: $6.75 each
Giant Hand-Crafted Die-Cut & Embossed Advent Calendar Wreath
More Advent Calendars and Other Christmas
IN Germany and other European countries, Advent, the four weeks before Christmas has been observed for many years. The word advent means coming and is a time to contemplate the coming of Christ.
The Advent calendar is still another German custom, one that has been carried over to North America. Some calendars are large Christmas pictures with twenty-four small paper windows cut into them. Every day, children (of all ages) in the family open a window to find a little picture of an angel, a toy, a candle, etc. and when the last window is opened, it shows the nativity symbolizing the birth of Christ.
Today there are also many non-religious calendars available and combinations of the two, often featuring both Jesus and Santa.
This wonderfully large die-cut wreath is a very special Advent Calendar. It resembles the large die-cuts available in the Germany years ago. The expert cutting and superb embossing make this ever the more special. And, right in the center is a large red fabric bow (this may need a little fluffing on arrival).
It is made of sturdy hard paper and measures about 15 inches wide and about 16-1/2 inches high. It will make a lovely wall or indoor-door decoration for the holidays.
Young and old alike will marvel at the simple pleasure of opening each window, anticipation building as nearer the date you arrive! This calendar has been hand-glittered in the traditional manner.
Advent Calendars are re-usable, so start a new family tradition this year!
Hand-Crafted in USA
28September2008
$24.95 Each
Clever Die Cut Paper & Plastic Santa Candy Container
Santa's sack is full of toys in this delightful candy holder. The beautifully trimmed heavy paper die cut of Santa with his sack hides a sturdy hard plastic container - the perfect gift wrap when you have no time to wrap!
Price $5.85 Each
Vintage Jingle Bells on Original Card!
How fun are these! There are 5 jingle bells attached to the original cards (most likely from the 1950s). There is a copyright symbol (©) but it doesn't indicate a year. The card reads:
NOEL Jingle BELLS
FOR USE ON GIFT PACKAGES, SKATES, TREES, PARTY COSTUMES, ETC.
ANOTHER TRIM-A-TREE PRODUCT
© JAPAN
The bells are attached through punched holes and and are held on to the card by a thin piece of wire that is threaded through each bell on the back. Each bell measures about 1 centimeter. We have packaged these in an old-timey real cellophane bag to protect the packaging.
20August2008
Price: $8.15 per Card of 5 Bells
Hand Watercolored Greeting Card - Heron in the Sun
More Greeting Cards
More Peace
SilverCrow Creations is proud to offer this wonderful work of art that disguises itself as a note card! Created by J.Stone Cards, one by one, each card measures 3-3/4 by 7-1/4 inches, and is individually hand painted in watercolor and hand lettered on elegant 100% cotton cream colored card stock with a matching envelope.
The gorgeous sun shines over us all, including the graceful heron painted in the traditional sumi style. The inside sentiment:
may peace fill your heart...
You'll rest assured that your message will be treasured for years to come when sent with one of these beautiful works of art.
Each J. Stone card/verse/design etc is registered by COPYRIGHT and by TRADEMARK. Federal Law and Good Karma prohibit you from duplicating any of this without explicit permission from J Stone Cards, Inc.
Hand Painted & Lettered in USA
16August2008
Price: $4.00 each
Vintage Green Crepe Paper Flameproof Streamer
We love crepe paper - and not just for streamers. Make bows and flowers, cover nut cups, make ornaments. The possibilities are endless.
And, on top of that, this is VINTAGE crepe. This is just what you need for making reproduction Christmas ornaments. Using the real vintage stuff makes them look and feel authentic. This crepe roll was produced by the Dennison company, well known for their home arts papers and other supplies for decades. Dennison has since merged with Avery office products to become Avery Dennison. So new quality Dennison craft and art products are no longer available.
The Dennison Flameproof Steamer sticker remains on each roll, but is a little loose on some of the rolls we have in stock. There is some modest wear and a touch of fading (from storage) on the outside of the roll, but that makes it even more appropriate for your vintage projects!
These 35-foot rolls originally sold for 15¢. That and the label suggest that the rolls are from the mid-20th century.
26July2008
Price: $3.25 per roll
Hand Watercolored Greeting Card - amidst this miracle of being...
SilverCrow Creations is proud to offer this wonderful work of art that disguises itself as a note card! Created by J.Stone Cards, one by one, each card measures 3-3/4 by 7-1/4 inches, and is individually hand painted in watercolor, then hand-glittered on elegant 100% cotton cream colored card stock with a matching envelope.
Such an elegant card as this expresses deep faith in the unknown, or known, and can be used for so very many occasions, including holidays. The sentiment:
amidst this miracle of being - a lifeline to the source revealed.....
You'll rest assured that your missive will be treasured for years to come when sent inside one of these beautiful works of art
Hand Painted, Glittered & Lettered in USA
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Reproduction Chromolithograph Scraps - Tiny Angels
More Scraps, Dresdens & Die Cuts
With over 250 tiny angels on a sheet, you'll be able to complete an endless number of projects. The detail is amazing! We enlarged a portion so you can see them a bit better, but all angels are the same size.
Just imagine the possibilities - you can circle an entire Papier Mâché Surprise Ball or Cone ornament with a row of the these little sweetheart angels. Add a bit of krausbouillion for sparkle and you'll even think they're vintage. Or, make some Victorian dollhouse decorations!
Price: $4.50 per sheet
Hand-Glittered Embossed Die Cut Reproduction Scrap - Santa's Sleigh
We were lucky enough to find these hand-glittered scraps for your pleasure. These are made in the same way as they have been for years by the manufacturer in Germany. This is one large scrap picture, ready to use for a large holiday decoration!
The large scrap of Santa's sleigh and reindeer will make a lovely decoration - add crepe paper and some silvery krausbouillion and you'll have a masterpiece. The smaller pine branches and cones wood make lovely corners for the decoration. Or, you might decide to use them separately on cards, or smaller ornaments and decorations.
9June2008
Embossed Die Cut Reproduction Scrap - Deluxe Santas
An assortment of Santa Claus figures awaits you. There are four standing Santas and nine Santa faces. This set has all kinds of possibilities for making ornaments, boxes, cards and more!
The scrap relief sheet is approximately 9 inches by 7 inches, ready for you to clip and use in your artwork. And each sheet is lightly embossed to accent the images. This piece is well trimmed with expert die cutting - so well done, that very little trimming is necessary.
2June2008
Hand-Crafted Panoramic Advent Calendar - 24
The first known Advent Calendar was produced by hand around 1851 in Germany. Mainly a Protestant tradition, chalk-lines were ticked off as the days grew closer to Christmas. The first Advent Calendars didn't have windows to open. These were added early in the 20th century.
This lovely reprint of a vintage 1950s Advent calendar. The Christmas Story is on the back of door 24. Then, on Christmas Eve, you open both doors and before you, a scene of angels is revealed for all to behold. 24. On Christmas Eve both doors can be opened and a scene of Angels will reveal. Re-Print of the early 50 Size 13-3/4 by 9-1/4 inches.
Place your advent calendar in front of a light source for the windows to illuminate as you open each one, enhancing the old-world charm of this special holiday tradition. The calendar measures
Hand-Crafted in Germany
20May2008
$9.95 Each
Dickens' Christmas Carol Advent Calendar & Story
With only 12 windows (for the 12 days of Christmas), this is not a traditional Advent Calendar.
A 7-1/2 by 11-1/2 inch booklet opens up to reveal Dickens' Victorian neighborhood. The story of A Christmas Carol has been abridged. And within it, the numbers for each window or door are listed - so that you can follow along the story and open the appropriate window which represents the incidents. What a great way to introduce youngsters to great literature!
Start a new tradition by reading this each year. Be sure that you open the last one on Christmas Day itself!
8May2008
Limited Availability
$12.00 Each
Olive Krausbouillion - Old Fashioned Crinkle Wire Metal Tinsel
More Krausbouillion, Crinkle Wire & Other Tinsel
Old-fashioned crinkle wire, just like the tinsel used on antique European holiday ornaments. Use it as is or stretch it out and use it in its crinkly form. Wrap it around your project, bunch it up it up, just play with it. You might even want to use it as a curly tinsel garland for a feather tree!
SilverCrow offers our olive Krausbouillion in generous 1/2-ounce packages. Although silver Krausbouillion is the traditional color used in most older European ornaments, we think that you'll be able to fashion some wonderful newer ornaments with this fun olivine crinkle wire, too!
The original Krausbouillion is made in Germany and Austria. Ours is made by a modernized process that plates copper wire, so it is less expensive. It's quite beautiful and lends old world elegance to any project.
Made in India
7May2008
A Generous 1/2 ounce Package
Price: $3.50 Per Package
Old Fashioned Silvery Lametta Tinsel Star Kit
This kit makes it every so easy to create festive tinsel stars! Of course, you can make them with pipe cleaners or chenille stems with out this kit, but, you'll find that this makes your work so much easier - and more fun!
The original booklet of instructions is in German, and an English transaction has been added, too. It is full of instructions for you to make stars with chenille, tinsel, pipe cleaners or natural straw. Along with the book, there are 2 molds and 15 feet of German lametta tinsel.
01May2008
Price: $21.75 per Kit
Hand-Crafted Panoramic Advent Calendar of Cathedral Place
This lovely reprint of a vintage 1947 calendar is as elegant as the original. There is a traditional Christmas market scene that folds out in front of the Cathedral, making the entire scene three dimensional. The Advent windows open in both sections. Once opened, it measures 8-1/2 inches high by 17 inches wide.
Place your Cathedral Place in front of a light source for the windows to illuminate, enhancing the old-world charm of this hand- glittered specialty.
27March2008
$16.99 Each
Festive Santa Claus with Clown Doll Bottle Cap Pin
Price: $2.00 each
Santa's Reindeer Set
Our sweet set of Santa's reindeer includes tiny replicas of all nine of his hard workers, including the red-nosed leader:
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen & Rudolph
Each little fellow measures only 1-1/2 inch high. The gang is packaged together in a clear box with silvery and white shredded snow, this little set makes a great little gift for any Christmas collector, any time of year.
Assembled in USA of Imported Parts
24March2008
Price: $3.85 per Set
Hand-Made Feather Tree Sprigs
These are sprigs made of real goose feathers - the same way they were made in the early days of holiday decorating! Each is handmade from dyed goose feathers. The feathers are applied individually in the same manner as in 19th century Germany.
Each sprig is just about 2 inches long and 1-1/4 inch wide with a 1-1/2 inch stem and is finished with a berry tip. The Victorian Cream sprig sports a matching berry, while the Antique Green and Traditional Green sprigs are each accented with a red berry. Patriot Blue (picture coming soon) is also available!
Now you can reproduce all of those wonderful Victorian Ornaments. Let Santa carry one as a miniature tree. Combine some reproduction Christmas Die Cuts with some stretched Krausbouillion and one of these sprigs, sprinkle on some mica (a little glue helps!) and voilà - a Victorian ornament.
SAMPLE ORNAMENT
Traditional Green & Antique Green Sold Out
Price $3.50
Color: Victorian Cream Patriot Blue
Vintage Larger (18mm) Spun Cotton Brown-Topped Amanita Mushrooms
More Ornaments & Ornament Supplies
Old-fashioned spun cotton mushrooms have graced Christmas trees, corsages and other items for decades. These lovely vintage amanita mushrooms were created of spun cotton back in the mid-20th century and are in wonderful condition. These old store stock beauties measure about 3/4 inch from the bottom of the stem to the top of the cap.
The brown caps are hand stained to look real. They are are highly lacquered and are dotted with little white spots - just like the real mushrooms! The stems are wire wrapped in green paper.
These pretty mushrooms might really be toadstools, not to be eaten in the wild - and, our spun cotton version should not be eaten either! It is rumored that Santa's reindeer pranced around in a flying frenzy after eating these little beauties, allowing them to help Santa travel throughout the world and deliver presents.
Amanita mushrooms are considered good luck in many cultures, especially in Germany. You'll often see them pictured with gnomes, elves and fairies in children's literature.
22March2008
Bundle of Three
Price: $1.45 per bundle
Hand Watercolored Greeting Card - Some Kind of Mission (Rabbi Makito)
More Judaic Items
More Hanukah
SilverCrow Creations is proud to offer this wonderful work of art that disguises itself as a note card! Created by J.Stone Cards, one by one, each card measures 3-3/4 by 7-1/4 inches, and is individually hand painted in watercolor on elegant 100% cotton cream colored card stock with a matching envelope.
Such an elegant card was created for the holidays, but might be used for any occasion. The inside presents "a short holiday message as told by Jane Stone":
"Some Kind of Mission" Last Saturday evening, Rabbi Yashita Makito beckoned to a group of carolers from the tiny balcony where she was standing, above the courtyard of her handbuilt brick synagogue in Ardglass, North Ireland. Rabbi Makito is well known throughout Ardglass, for her gentle spirit is like fresh snowflakes falling on bamboo shoot. The caroling villagers saw her and came at once into the courtyard - quietly gathering closer to await her holiday greeting. "Greeting" she said to them, leaning down over the veranda rail (she always spoke just barely above the whisper of young rabbit breath.) "Now remember, if Christmas gets too messy, eat it over the sink." Rabbi Makito (and her keen sensibility) nourishes my vision of peace on earth.
"Some Kind of Mission"
Last Saturday evening, Rabbi Yashita Makito beckoned to a group of carolers from the tiny balcony where she was standing, above the courtyard of her handbuilt brick synagogue in Ardglass, North Ireland.
Rabbi Makito is well known throughout Ardglass, for her gentle spirit is like fresh snowflakes falling on bamboo shoot.
The caroling villagers saw her and came at once into the courtyard - quietly gathering closer to await her holiday greeting.
"Greeting" she said to them, leaning down over the veranda rail (she always spoke just barely above the whisper of young rabbit breath.) "Now remember, if Christmas gets too messy, eat it over the sink."
Rabbi Makito (and her keen sensibility) nourishes my vision of peace on earth.
Hand Painted and Printed in USA
28August2008
Close-Up Stretched Wire Close-Up
Golden Krausbouillion - Old Fashioned Crinkle Wire Metal Tinsel
SilverCrow offers our Golden Krausbouillion in generous 1/2-ounce packages. Although silver Krausbouillion is the traditional color used in most older European ornaments, some ornaments were made with gold crinkle wire as well.
Re-Added 15march2008
Price: $3.50 per Package
Vintage Embossed Scraps - Dears & Deer in Snow
More Vintage Only Scraps & Die Cuts
Typical of the gorgeous die cut chromolithograph scrap reliefs printed in the mid-20th century, the vibrant colors and superb printing distinguish a these vintage German scraps. These scraps are old store stock. Add a bit of traditional glass glitter or mica glitter to highlight them and you'll be able to create a wonderful winter project.
The scrap relief sheet is approximately 9 inches by 7 inches, ready for you to clip and use in your artwork. And each sheet is artfully embossed to accent the expert die cutting - so well done, that very little trimming is necessary.
5March2008
Price: $7.50 per sheet
Red Dresden Star Ornament Base
More Dresdens & Scraps
Valentine Cuties Dresden Ornament
This wonderful heavy-weight red Dresden base is just what you need to create old-fashioned paper ornaments for Valentine's Day, Christmas or any other occasion. Add a little scrap picture with a dab of glue to the center (or even a Victorian-style sticker), maybe a few pieces of angel hair or krausbouillion and you'll create a brand new heirloom!
The base of the ornament measures about 3-1/4 inches in diameter (from one point to the opposite). The loop on top is for hanging and adds about 1/4 inch more. This striking Dresden is metallic red on both sides and is weighty enough to be the base for a complex design.
The embossing on these reliefs is superb. These are made in the same fashion as they have been for many, many decades! Some trimming is necessary, just as it was for the originals.
26February2008
Price: $1.25 each
Tiny Plastic Bunny with Skis Charm
He's only about 7/9 inch high, but he packs a lot of fun in that little yellow backpack of his! This little charm is a design from the early to mid-20th century and was hand-painted! Made of composition (an earlier plastic), he's as sweet as sweet can be walking along carrying his skis. He is 3D (not flat on the back) and sports an exciting green and red suit with black shoes!
These sweet little charms are created by a small family run company in Germany. Skilled artisans, using old-world techniques and plenty of time, have been creating these miniatures for over 70 years. The exquisite quality of these miniatures comes directly from the workmanship of the molds, tools and especially from the artisans who create them.
Price: $1.35 Each
Vintage Santa in Wreaths Scraps - Set of 14 Images
These wonderful old Santas are about 9/16 inch in diameter. The wreath circles that surround each of the faces of Father Christmas are reminiscent of chenille roping. Of course, you can trim closer to Santa's face if you like.
These vintage scraps are embossed to accent the images. This piece is well trimmed with expert die cutting - so well done, that very little trimming is necessary. The entire piece measures about 4-5/8 inches by 1-3/8 inch.
20February2008
Price: $12.00 per Set
Old-Timey Pink Santa Claus Nodder
Red Santa Claus Nodder
Our Santa Claus Nodder is just so old-timey we had to keep several for ourselves! He's carrying a bottle brush tree ready to celebrate Christmas even in the summer! Measuring in at about 5 inches, his height changes as he nods.
Today's kids may think of him as a "bobblehead" but we like the old-fashioned name of nodder. Put him under your holiday tree or in any Santa Christmas display for smiles from everyone!
17February2008
Price: $9.50 Each
Reproduction Chromolithograph Die Cut Scraps - Winter Santas
These fantastic Santas are dressed in a non-traditional manner - with brown furry hats and collars, giving them an old-world look. There are 15 Santas per sheet, based on an original issue from over half a century ago.
The entire scrap relief sheet is approximately 9 inches by 6-1/2 inches, ready for you to clip and use in your artwork. They are expertly cut and cleverly embossed to accent each animal's particular features.
3February2008
Price: $3.50 Per Sheet
Decorative Gift Tag (and Ornament) - There are those who give with joy...
There are those who give with joy, And joy is their reward.
-Khalil Gibran
22September2009
Large Die Cut Embossed Santa Scrap
This reproduction of an antique scrap is new, but in the tradition of Victorian scraps. Our Santa Claus measures 8 inches high and is carrying a bag full of toys and goodies. This scrap has been pre-trimmed - making it ready to use on any project. It is lightly embossed, just like the vintage ones!
This light weight paper scrap can easily be attached to a card to make a delightful gift tag, or an old-fashioned ornament or as an addition to your holiday artwork. Use a bit of mica or glass glitter and you might even fool someone into thinking this is an old one.
12January2008
Price: 75¢ each
Small Die Cut Embossed Santa Scrap
This reproduction of an antique scrap is new, but in the tradition of Victorian scraps. Our Santa Claus measures 6 inches high and is carrying a bag full of toys and goodies. This scrap has been pre-trimmed - making it ready to use on any project. It is lightly embossed, just like the vintage ones!
Price: 50¢ each
Close-Up of Several Stars with Different Centers
Vintage Aluminum Star Ornament
These wonderful aluminum star ornaments hail from World War II. They were actually sent to the soldiers in the trenches! These are original store stock and are quite modern looking despite being over 60 years old!
The star is made of aluminum with a glass center - the glass centers are on both sides of the star. We like the convex side, but the opposite side seams to reflect light better.
Each star measures about 6 cm in diameter and has a tiny hanging loop at the top. These are original, unused old store stock, so they are in wonderful condition.
We will try our best to honor your requests for center glass color, but we cannot promise that we'll have your choice. So please let us choose one for you. The close-up shows several of the variations.
7December2007
Price: $8.25 Each
Center Color Request:
Embossed Die Cut Reproduction - Winter Girls
Dressed in their winter finery, ready to charm you, are these four lovely Winter Girls Scraps. Based on the originals form the Victorian times, the bright colors are sure to cheer you!
The scrap relief sheet is approximately 9 inches by 7 inches, ready for you to clip and use in your artwork. And each sheet is lightly embossed to accent the expert die cutting.
09January2008
Vintage Golden Lametta Metal Garland
More Garlands
We are so very delighted to offer this wondrous old golden garland! It was made in Germany in the early 20th century and is a sight to behold! The 1-inch wide tinsel is made of real metal and attached to a cotton string through the center. The string is wrapped with a very thin wire, which makes it easy to model the garland. This is wonderful for making vintage style holiday ornaments for for using on a feather tree.
Each garland measures over 6 feet long, and some are longer than others. These are pre-made to size and can be tied together if you buy more than one!
6December2007
Package of 6+ Feet
Was: $45.00 Now: $39.00 Per Package
Festive Desktop Christmas Tree - Made from Computer Parts
Even if you're not a techie, you'll surely want to decorate your desk with this fun little tree. It is made from PC motherboards and has the added attraction of flashing LED lights. And, believe it or not, the 9-volt battery is included. In fact, the battery becomes the base of the tree and holds it upright!
The tree measures about 2-3/4 by 5-1/2 inches.
28November2007
Price: $9.95 each
SilverCrow Exclusive
Vintage Scrap Santa & Tinsel Ornament with Golden Dresden Accents
Scraps & Dresdens
Vintage Tinsel Star
Made right here in the SilverCrow Studio, our Santa Tinsel ornament is made of new and vintage German components. Our Santa's portrait scrap is from the mid-20th century. The decades-old real-metal tinsel star has been flattened an fanned out for a completely different look!
The ornament measures about 2-1/2 inches in diameter. The tinsel hook adds another 1-1/2 inch. Santa faces may vary, but all are similar.
Made in USA from German Components
27November2007
Made of Vintage Components - Limited Availability
Price: $8.25 each
Santa's Pop-Up Money Card
Of course, Santa comes bearing gifts, but this time it's a surprise! This delightful card reads on the outside:
I have something in my pocket for (along with 2 lines for entering the recipient's name)
When opened, Santa's hand pops out and the message reads:
From:
Merry Christmas
Of course, the card is meant for a cash gift ,but you might want to make your own gift certificate and place it inside. Based on a vintage card, our Santa is ready to please. Arrives with accompanying envelope.
Price: $2.75 each
Golden Dresden Seasons Greetings
Season Greetings is one of most versatile of ways to wish well to your friends, family, colleagues, etc. Because it doesn't specifically mention a holiday or occasion, it can represent just about any time or occasion. Usually associated with winter celebrations, it is non-sectarian and most popular for that reason.
As every life's season is deserving of celebration, why not use it to welcome spring, summer or anytime.
Our embossed die cuts are superbly cut from golden foiled paper and will make delightful embellishments for any project - special place settings, invitations, cards, thank yous, etc.
They are skillfully crafted in the Victorian tradition, but are brand new.
Package of 5
Price: $1.75
Hand Glittered Note Card - Santy's Assistant
More Dogs & Puppies
We are absolutely delighted to present this terrific Barbara Schriber Designs note card. It seems only natural that we'd offer such delightful images that are hand glittered with German glass glitter!
This little puppy will get you in the spirit of the winter - such a sweet little helper - pulling along a tree in a sleigh! The glitter accents are in just the perfect spots to highlight the image! Best of all, once the glitter is exposed to air, it may tarnish, which adds to the vintage feel! Of course, each of these blank card is accompanied by a matching envelope.
Close-Up of Many Stars
Close-Up of Single Ornament
Vintage German Tinsel Stars!
More German Items
Our rare tinsel stars are from Germany and were made around Nuremburg before World War II. Each star is made of tinsel that is just a bit crinkled for fullness. This crinkle also creates the most beautiful shimmer when holiday lights reflect. These are old store stock and are in superb condition.
Each 6 cm ornament is packaged in a protective plastic box and may need a little fluffing for fullness. Or, you might want to flatten one and add a vintage die cut scrap for a special ornament. There is a self hanger for your convenience.
18November2007
$3.50 each
Artists' Artistamps - Angels of the Louvre
More Artistamps
Angels have long been the subject of artists, writers and dreamers. Here we have six examples of angel portraits from the artwork of the Musée du Louvre. With detail from the artwork of Fra Angelico, Hans Memling, Stefano di Giovanni dit Sassesta, Andrea di Bartolo dit Solario, Carlo Maratta and Guido Reni, these elegant stamps feature cherubs and angels of several styles of art, all from the original oil paintings. The artists practiced their craft from the 1300s through the early 1700s.
Perfect for your holiday correspondence, or for any artwork that seeks to remind us that there are angels around us.
These faux postage stamps re beyond compare. Usually only sold in the world's best museums, SilverCrow is delighted to offer this special set of artistamps..
Please remember that these are gummed (not self-stick!) faux postes and not to be used to replace the true postage necessary for mailing!
Imprimée en France
11November2007
Price: $3.25 per sheet of 6 Stamps
Authentic Vintage Authentic German Spun Glass Wing in 2 Sizes
We at SilverCrow were lucky to find a source in German for real, vintage spun glass components so that you can create Victorian style ornaments for Christmas, Valentine's Day, or just because you want to make them!
These pieces were made by hand in a factory in Lauscha, Germany well before World War II. They are certainly elegantly crafted by highly-skilled artisans who were undoubtedly proud to work.
Spun Glass is a form of fiberglass, so it can be irritating and is not recommended for children. And, even though these are in excellent shape, because of the age of the pieces, we suggest you be quite careful when using them for crafting.
These wheels are traditionally used as wings for angels, birds, butterflies and moths. But they may also substitute for the Spun Glass Skirt or Tail.
Two sizes are available:
LARGE Wing - about 1-7/8 inch wide
SMALL Wing - about 1-1/4 inch wide
Size, Style & Size Wing Large - $6.50 Wing Small - $5.50
Reproduction Sparkle Snow - Christmas Mica Glitter
More Mica & Other Pigments
Based on a very familiar box of Sparkle Christmas Snow Glitter, made of mica, Bethany Lowe's reproduction box features 6 ounces of this wonderful stuff! We even think the box is fun for your special old-timey Christmas display!
31October2007
Price $7.50 per box
Hand Watercolored Greeting Card - Snowflake Sun
More Hanukkah
SilverCrow Creations is proud to offer this wonderful work of art that disguises itself as a greeting card! Created by J.Stone Cards, one by one, each card measures 3-3/4 by 7-1/4 inches, and is individually hand painted in watercolor on elegant 100% cotton cream colored card stock with a matching envelope.
Although meant for the Winter Holidays, we think there are so very many other occasions for which this card would be appropriate. It has been elegantly hand-watercolored then hand-glittered. It reads on the outside (also hand written, in modern calligraphy):
May Joy & Peace & Wonder Surround You Throughout the Year...
And on the inside:
Happy Holidays!
Hand Painted & Glittered in USA
29October2007
Embossed Die Cut Floral Star
We've not seen such a delicate collage of roses, sweet angels and other romantic notions. This two-sided reproduction die cut star of flowers can be used as an ornament, as a decorative element, or a tag.
Price: $1.50
Golden Crèche or Shrine Dresden
More Shrine Supplies
We just love this piece! This gold double-sided crèche can also be used as a mini shrine or grotto. It is easily assembled (it arrives flat). Once assembled, it measures 3 inches wide by 1-7/8 inch high.
The embossing on this Dresden relief is superb, as is the cutting. It is made of card-weight paper so that it will stand easily. Although it is new, it is made in the same fashion as Dresdens have been for many, many decades!
24October2007
Price: $2.75 Each
Hand Watercolored Note Card - Peaceful Dove
Although meant for the Christmas Holiday, we think there are so very many other occasions for which this card would be appropriate. It has been elegantly hand-painted and features a sweet dove painted in metallic golden with a simple branch of holly. It is blank inside, reading on the outside:
& all he was saying is "give peace a chance..."
Hand Painted in USA
25October2007
Art Postcard - Feliz Navidad
If you intend to have a kitschy red, white and black Christmas, then you'll love this wonderfully old-fashioned postcard proclaiming your wishes in Spanish:
Feliz Navidad
The printing, colors and illustrations are all reminiscent of an earlier time. What fun!
Old-Fashioned Silver Lametta Fringe
This gorgeous lametta trim is made in the same fashion that it has been for decades! Use it to create reproduction Victorian ornaments for your holiday décor. It is wired for easy crafting. It is made using real silver-plate - so that it will develop a tarnished patina over time - allowing your creations to appear as the real German ornaments of old. Each piece measures 1 metre long and the fringe is about 1 inch.
22October2007
Price: $13.00 each
Close-Up with Sample Package
Nostalgic Vintage-Style Christmas Package Ties
Baby Boomers and their parents will remember the original cute little tie-ons for Christmas Packages made of Chenille and high-quality foil and floral pieces. Most of these were readily available at the five-and-ten cent stores for just a few pennies. Bethany Lowe has recreated them for you to create the most stunning of Christmas packages! Each packet contains 14 ties that can be used as ornaments, too! Or, add a pin to the back and you'll have a cute little holiday corsage.
15October2007
Package of 14
Price: $9.00 Package
Pine Cone Soap
More Bath & Bathing
This balmy Swedish Pine Soap has been handmade in the Tallba tradition. It is truly a genuine gift of the forest. Enjoy its tranquil aroma and gentle lather in your bath. The Tallba Pine Cone Soap has long been a fond reminder in the Swedish home of steadfast devotion to nature. This long lasting soap is a large 180 grams.
Made in Sweden
11September2007
Price: $7.50 Each
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Vintage Hard Plastic Santa Treat Containers
These circa 1950 treat containers have a loop on top for hanging on a Christmas Tree or holiday package. Each measures 3-1/2 inches tall and is made of hard red plastic.
This old stock Christmas collectible is half translucent and half opaque! They were originally sold with candy already in them. Since vintage candy is a bit risky, it has been removed.
Two containers shown for illustration only.
Mini Hand-Made Flying Heart Tin Ornament
Larger Flying Heart Ornament
Our striking mini flying heart tin ornament is cut by hand in Mexico and then hand embossed and painted. Technically, it is a Christmas ornament, but we think it is perfect for anytime. Each is different (but the painting and design are similar) as the ornaments are wrought by artisans who treasure the artistry of generations of Mexican craftsmen. The ornaments are about 4-3/4 inches from wingtip to wingtip and about 1-1/2 inch high, but, because they are handmade, they will vary somewhat in size.
Handmade in Mexico
30August2007
Price: $3.35 each
Close-Up of Entire Sheet
German Scraps Stickers - Angel Girls
Such darling die cut angels are usually found only on chromolithograph die cut scrap reliefs. Now, we have them in stickers! These lovely little angel girl's faces are exactly like their scrap counterparts - delightful vintage images!
15August2007
Price: $2.75 Per Sheet of 24 Stickers
Holiday Poinsettia Reproduction Embossed Die Cut
A single graceful poinsettia is die cut and embossed. This double-sided ornament is a perfect reproduction of an authentic Victorian die cut. It is ready to hang as is, or add it to a card for a very quick and elegant project!
Art Postcard - Snowman
Is this a Christmas postcard or one for Hallowe'en? We're not so sure. But we are certain that the original was produced in 1908 in Hungary. We found it so intriguing an image that we couldn't resist it!
Large, Highly Embossed Movable Angel Ornament
How glorious this angel is. In the Victorian Period, jumping jacks like these were given at the holidays as toys for children!
She hangs by her tassel on the top, and when you pull the bottom tassel, she will raise her beautiful wings.
She is 8 inches tall and 6 inches wing-tip to wing-tip.
Was: $7.50 Now: $6.50 each
Angelitos Fabric
More Fabric
Santos Fabric
Alexander Henry fabrics are known for their versatility and cutting edge designs. Their talented in-house artists paint each design by hand, and the company screen-prints the final product on 100% cotton. Fabric is 44 inches wide.
This lovely fabric is filled with clouds and angels and stars and suns - with metallic golden accents that are absolutely delightful.
9August2007
Price: $6.50 per 1/2 yard
Little Skater Couple Die Cut
This reproduction of an antique scrap is new, but in the tradition of Victorian scraps and die cut ornaments of old. This little couple seem to be expert skaters on the local frozen pond.
This can easily be used as a delightful gift tag, or an old-fashioned ornament or as an addition to your holiday artwork. Use a bit of mica or glass glitter and you might even fool someone into thinking this is an old one. The little die cut is made of lightweight cardboard rather than paper, so you might even add an easel backing for stand-up display.
13August2007
Golden Dresden Ornament Base
This wonderful heavy-weight golden Dresden base is just what you need to create old-fashioned paper ornaments for Christmas, Valentine's Day and more. Add a little scrap picture with a dab of glue to the center (or even a Victorian-style sticker), maybe a few pieces of angel hair or krausbouillion and you'll create a brand new heirloom!
The base of the ornament measures about 3-1/4 inches in diameter (from one point to the opposite). The loop on top is for hanging and adds about 1/4 inch more. This lovely Dresden is golden on both sides and is weighty enough to be the base for a complex design.
The embossing on these reliefs is superb, as is the cutting. These are made in the same fashion as they have been for many, many decades!
28July2007
Package of Two Dresdens
Price: $3.85
Old-Time Angels Stickers
Selected from rare turn-of-the-last-century sources, 26 full-color illustrations depict a host of heavenly beings rendered in a charming, old-fashioned style. Swathed in a wide variety of angelic garb, the celestial creatures are depicted here in a broad range of poses and activities: with Christmas trees, at prayer, in song, bearing flowers and fruit and more. Ideal for enhancing holiday notes and gift packages (especially appropriate for Christmas, Easter and Valentine's Day), these stickers also lend themselves to decoupage and craft projects calling for a touch of angelic appeal.
There are 26 full-color stickers in this 4-1/16 by 5-1/4 inch booklet.
Vintage Packet of Gummed Poinsettia Stickers
Originally issued back in the mid-20th century for 29¢ a package, these authentically old gummed stickers are as vibrantly colored as when they were originally issued! We are always delighted to find these vintage items for you!
Due to their age, we suggest you test the gummed seals before wetting them - or, to be safe, use an additional adhesive of your own.
Made by the famous Dennison Company, each packet contains 35 seals - all poinsettias.
The vibrant colors are reminiscent of the old die cut chromolithographs. These are truly special and in excellent condition.
04July2007
Vintage item - Limited Availability
Original vintage package of 35
Price: $6.75 per Package
Old-style Lametta Tinsel Icicles
A great old-timey box features Santa on a space ship rocket. Cut-outs following the rocket's trail let the lametta icicles inside peek through. These strands of silvery tinsel icicles will make your holiday tree shimmer the old-fashioned way. They are especially nice for draping on a little feather tree!
The box measures 11-1/4 by 3-1/2 inches
30June2007
Price: $4.50 Box
Nativity Pop-Up Card
This sweet card is the size of a small postcard (5-3/8 by 3-1/4 inches). When you push up the frame, the card will pop and stand on its own to create a delicate and elegant nativity scene in three dimensions. This is the perfect card to send to a friend newly setting up housekeeping, when holiday decorating might be overwhelming. Because of the golden foil trim and the embossing, this is truly a special find! Perhaps these will be available again, but we have not been able to find them in a few years! Although this is technically a postcard, it arrives with an envelope for mailing.
Printed in China
01June2007
Price: $4.25 each
Old-Fashioned Chenille Santa riding a Reindeer
Chenille pipe cleaners have been used for crafting for ages! This rendition of the Santa measures a bit over 4 inches high. He is accented by a silvery tinsel halo that will also act as a hanger if you choose to attach it to a gift or to your holiday tree.
One of his treasured friends - a reindeer is acting has his transportation - it must be just a short little trip!
12May2007
Price: $3.15 each
Large Die Cut Glitter Angel
At just about 10 inches high, our large die cut and hand-glittered angel will make any winter decorating project all the more elegant! When you see her rosy cheeks and blushing wings, you'll be able to almost feel the North Wind blowing!
You can mail her, but you'll need extra postage. But, if you intend to send one to a friend, let us suggest that you buy another for yourself!
Price: $7.25 each
Old Fashioned Festooning - Red
More Garlands, Banners and Festooning
You'll think of oh, so many things to do with this sweet fringed tissue trim. You'll get 25 feet of crepe tissue fringe is just waiting for your imagination to make its possibilities into a fun reality!
Use it in lieu of, or in addition to ribbon on gifts and the receiver will be absolutely delighted. Or, hang it up as you would any streamer or crepe paper for festive décor!
Wrap it around a paper nut cup or party hat and you'll have a lovely party favor.
Any of the colors is wonderful on its own - but when you combine them, a spontaneous party should appear!
Made in China or Taiwan
Price: $5.75 Roll
Old Fashioned Festooning - White
Old Fashioned Festooning - Pink
Old Fashioned Festooning - Green
Copper House and Home Milagro
More Milagros
More New House - New Home
Our shiny copper house milagro measures about 2-1/4 inch by 1-1/4 inches and is handmade in Peru, so each is unique.
Just the right thing to accent a house warming or open house gift! The new home owners can then place it on their holiday tree for years too come!
Price: $5.00 each
Old-Fashioned Chenille Santa with December 25 Reindeer
He is holding little scrap reindeer on a stick that reminds us of that special day: December 25th!
16April2007
Price: $3.00 each
Pop-Up Advent Calendar
More Advent Calendars
What a wonderful Advent Calendar! You'll want to use it right away - whether it is Advent or not!
The Christian Nativity Scene (manger and all) pops up - the minute you open it! There are 24 windows and doors for opening daily before Christmas.
Of course, Advent Calendars are generally reusable - this one even more so - as it is so much fun! It measures almost 14 inches by 11-1/2 inches when it is closed and a full 23 inches opened. And, when opened the highest point is about 8 inches.
Hand-Crafted in England
26March2007
Was: $14.95 Now: $11.00 Each
Pine Cone Elf with Red Hat
Price: $12.50 Each
Gilded Angel Ornament
Our elegant two-sided Victorian die cut angel flies with gilded Dresden wings. This sturdy ornament is a beauty for embellishing anything from a package to a collage to a tree!
Old-Fashioned Chenille Scrap Santa with Tree Ornament
Chenille pipe cleaners have been used for crafting for ages! This rendition of Father Christmas measures about 5 inches high. He holds a little bottle brush tree and the loop to hang him is fashioned from glittery tinsel accented with 3 little jingle bells.
Use him to decorate your old fashioned holiday tree, or add him to a friend's holiday package for your special friend.
17February2007
Fine Art Stickers: Angels in Art
Angels have long been a favorite subject of artists, both famous and obscure, whose representations of the heavenly creatures range from chubby cherubs to dignified bearers of joyful tidings. Now art lovers and angel enthusiasts can enjoy a delightful selection of angels as depicted by some of the world's greatest artists.
Beautifully reproduced in sticker format, the paintings include Murillo's The Two Trinities, da Panicale's The Archangel Gabriel, van Eyck's Angel of the Annunciation, Fiorentino's Music-making Angel as well as works by Botticelli, Thayer, Raphael and others.
Ideal for adding celestial charm to letters and greeting cards, these lovely creatures will also lend a heavenly touch to notebooks and other flat surfaces.
Vintage Die Cut Mini Baby Jesus - 4 Images Per Scrap
These sweet little die cuts are quite beautiful. Despite being over 60 years old, they are vivid and quite detailed. Each set contains 4 wonderfully printed and cut images of the baby Jesus on hay in different poses (as shown). These vintage scraps are chromolithographed vividly and embossed expertly.
07January2006
Old-Fashioned Chenille Scrap George Washington Ornament with American Flag
Chenille pipe cleaners have been used for crafting for ages! This rendition of America's first president George Washington has been made to look old-fashioned with a scrap for his head and the old-fashioned flag. The rest of him is fashioned from chenille wire and a hanging loop at top of tinsel chenille!
Use him to decorate your old fashioned holiday tree, or add him to a friend's holiday package (with a red, white and blue ribbon). They make lovely table decorations for any American-themed Party!
4November2006
Price: $2.25 each
SilverCrow Vintage Christmas Pack
A smart grouping of 50 all vintage gummed Christmas seals, holiday postage and decorative holiday stickers and even some vintage holiday tags. Because this collection is vintage, some of the adhesive gum may be worn.
Try wrapping a yuletide gift in kraft paper, tie with red and green yarn and add a few of these stickers and seals for a special old-fashioned gift! Every package is different, so please let us choose one for you.
SilverCrow Classic, updated 12December2008
Assortment of 50 Pieces
Price: $5.75 pack
Make Your Own Christmas Cards
Created from the original vintage version, we offer you this fantastic book of Christmas cards to make on your own. You can cut-out and make 25 two-sided cards - many with movable parts!
The nostalgic style of the cards and the verses within become even more special because you make them yourself. The book measures 9-1/2 by 13-1/2 inches and is made of card-stock. Start a new tradition with the kids by making these special cards!
30October2006
Price: $9.50 each
Old-Fashioned Chenille Scrap Abe Lincoln Ornament with American Flag
Chenille pipe cleaners have been used for crafting for ages! This rendition of Abraham Lincoln has been made to look old-fashioned with a scrap for his head and the old-fashioned flag. The rest of him is fashioned from chenille wire and a hanging loop at top of tinsel chenille!
3November2006
Golden Antler Dresdens - Sheet of 10
These are really meant to be antlers for deer, reindeer or any other animal (real or fantasy). However, we think a good imagination will conjure many other ideas for their use.
These are lightweight highly embossed golden Dresdens just waiting for you to trim them - to use in your holiday crafts and other artwork. Long used for embellishing ornaments and glued to other paper scraps and decoupage projects, these wonderful motifs are even more special because they are golden - one of the traditional color of many of ornaments of the Victorian period.
The embossing on these reliefs is superb, as is the cutting. These are new but are made in the same fashion as they have been for many, many decades! Each sheet measures 4-1/4 by 3-1/2 inches. Each antler rack measures 1 inch high by 1-3/4 inch wide
4February2008
Price: $2.10 per sheet
Here Today Gone Tomorrow - Wooden Plaque
This old-fashioned wooden plaque is a sweet addition to your winter holiday decor. The old timey snowman reminds us to play in the snow while we can - it might melt tomorrow!
Assembled with an integral rustic cord, it measures 6 by 8 inches (not including the cord).
Made in USA or Imported
29October2006
Price $8.75 each
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The twelve Terrors of Christmas by John Updike & Edward Gorey
Edward Gorey’s off-kilter depictions of Yuletide mayhem and John Updike’s wryly jaundiced text examine a dozen Christmas traditions with a decidedly wheezy ho-ho-ho.
1. Santa: The Man Loose-fitting nylon beard, fake optical twinkle, cheap red suit, funny rummy smell when you sit on his lap. If he’s such a big shot, why is he drawing unemployment for eleven months of the year? Something scary and off-key about him, like one of those Stephen King clowns . . .
This long out-of-print classic is the perfect stocking-stuffer for any bah humbug. It is 32 pages, smyth-sewn casebound (hardcover) book, with jacket. Size: 4-1/4 by 5-3/4 inches- the perfect stocking-stuffer size for any scrooge (or Gorey fan!)
18August2006
$9.95 each
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Hand-Glittered Embossed Die Cut Reproduction - Santas & Reindeer
14Aug2006
Hand-Glittered Embossed Die Cut Reproduction Scrap Reliefs - Snow Angels
10July2006
Old-Time Glitter Christmas Stickers
Thirteen glistening Christmas stickers recall those charming visions of Christmas past. Included are images of an old-fashioned Santa bearing gifts, rosy-cheeked children dressed warmly against winter's cold, excited moppets gathered around a festive tree and other heart-warming holiday scenes. Each sticker glistens with glitter applied as highlights.
11July2006
Plum Pudding Porcelain Box with Sixpence
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More Boxes & Other Containers
This sweet little box is decorated with leaves and holly atop the pudding. Each time an English family in centuries past would make a plum pudding, everyone made a wish in advance. A special sixpence was added to the ingredients. And after it was cooked, it was set aflame after the yuletide dinner. The scrumptious dessert was quickly consumed, and the lucky diner who discovered the coin in his/her portion was granted the wish and good fortune for the upcoming year.
Each 2 by 2 inch hand-painted porcelain box latches to protect the authentic sixpence inside.
5July2006
Was: $19.95 Now: $16.00 per Set
Hand-Made Tin Kitty Cat Ornament
Created by traditional tin artisans in Mexico, these folk art tin ornaments are surely special. Each kitty is hand cut and debossed of tin - then painted in brightly colored shades. The painting is at once primitive, as it should be on such folk art, and detailed. It measures about 4 inches high. Hand cut and debossed and detailed with color, each is a bit different (colors vary). Please let us choose one for you.
4July2006
Hand Made Flying Heart Tin Ornament
Mini Flying Heart Ornament
Our striking tin ornament is cut by hand in Mexico and then hand embossed and painted. Technically, it is a Christmas ornament, but we think it is perfect for anytime. Each is different (but the painting and design are similar) as the ornaments are wrought by artisans who treasure the artistry of generations of Mexican craftsmen. The ornaments are about 6-1/2 inches wide, but, because they are handmade, they will vary somewhat in size.
2July2006
Price: $8.00 each
Art Postcard - Merry Christmas, Happy Day
From one of our favorite artists, Stella Marrs, this ever so nostalgic photo almost defines the traumatic trip to Santa - especially if you've been naughty! This will make a special Christmas greeting card, and will save some postage:
Merry Christmas now is here happiest day of all the year every face with smiles is bright every heart with joy is light
or not...!
Hand-Glittered Embossed Die Cut Reproduction - Santas and Kids
We were lucky enough to find these hand-glittered scraps for your pleasure. These are made in the same way as they have been for years by the manufacturer in Germany. This is a great selection of Santa Claus images including a larger one with children all around!
11June2006
Hand-Glittered Embossed Die Cut Reproduction Scraps - Angels
25May2006
Flamingo Santa Kit
Are you dreaming of a sandy Christmas? Then you'll truly enjoy making this summertime flamingo Santa! You'll get everything you need to make this 9-inch little fellow. He'll make wonderful ornament or gift embellishment.
Price $2.50 each
Santa Fe Adobe Advent Calendar
The first Spanish settlers came to northern New Mexico at the turn of the seventeenth century. Their intention was to establish a society that would blend the best of Spain with the best of the preexisting indigenous culture. The melding of the Spanish, Mexican, and Native American cultures produced what has come to be known as Santa Fe Style.
Jaye Oliver has applied this unique sensibility to the creation of a delightful Advent calendar. Each of its twenty-four windows open to reveal a Southwestern Christmastime treat. With 24 tiny windows, this free-standing 3-D Advent calendar is a wonderful way to count down the days to Christmas.
Introduce this charming tradition to your family with this folk art Advent calendar made of paper stock. It pops up and is designed to last for years.
Because of the coloring and style, you might also consider this for a student project about the southwest and Mexico.
Price: $12.95 Each
Art Postcard - Hope Angel
She flies lightly - even without wings! Holding the signs of hope and peace, this wonderfully old-fashioned postcard is wonderful for winter holidays as well as for any occasion to wish good will.
Silvery Krausbouillion - Old Fashioned Crinkle Wire Metal Tinsel
SilverCrow offers our Silvery Krausbouillion in generous 1/2-ounce packages. Silver Krausbouillion is the traditional color used in most older European ornaments. Over the years, expect a lovely patina to develop.
A Generous 1/2 ounce
Gilded Dove and Rose Ornament
More Die Cuts, Dresdens & Scraps
Our sweet and peaceful dove ornament is a combination of heavy golden Dresden work and an embossed die cut. It would make a delightful addition to any Valentine gift. Or, use it in your artwork, decorate a package,...
Price: $4.25
Hand-Glittered Embossed Die Cut Reproduction - Christmas Tree
More Scraps & Die cuts
Large Hand-Glittered Die Cut Santa with Crepe Paper Cloak
This large die cut Santa Claus is absolutely gorgeous. Heavily accented with glitter sparkles as real snow, he carries a small tree and a purse full of toys. His cloak is made of crepe paper which covers snowy white batting, accented by tiny golden cords. From head to toe, he measures about 12-1/2 inches, and 4 inches side-to-side.
He hangs from a golden thread and bears a poem by Maymie Rippetoe on reverse:
Old Santa's of this world apart, he always sees what's in the heart. I hope he knows I love him dear and that he'll visit me this year.
Based on an original Victorian scrap ornament, this charming Santa will grace your tree as those of old.
17July2007 Updated
Price: $5.25 Each
Old-Fashioned Chenille Santa
You'll love our little chenille Santa ornament - he's only 3-inches from tip of toe to top of hat! He's made in the tradition of old German ornaments with a chenille suit and hat. He is even carrying a tiny chenille pine tree! His dimensional face is made of composition and painted with just enough white to assure us that he is the real St. Nick! His cottony beard finishes the picture perfectly.
Use him to decorate your old fashioned holiday tree, or add him to a friend's package, so s/he might do the same. He comes with a golden hanging loop to make him even easier to please.
Price: $1.45 each
See the Rubber Art Stamps
Christmas & Winter Art Rubber Stamps
Merry Christmas - No matter how it is said, a smile arises! Browse SilverCrow Creations Rubber Art Stamps celebrating Christmas and Winter.
Authentic Vintage Authentic German Spun Glass Wheel in 3 Sizes
These wheels are traditionally used as backgrounds to ornaments (see our Vintage Santa Ornaments). We love them, because you can use them for any occasion - use a Butterfly Scrap in the center for a spring ornament! These also make fantastic halos for saints and angels.
Three sizes are available:
EXTRA LARGE Wheel - about 3-1/2 inches in diameter
LARGE Wheel - about 2-1/2 inches in diameter
SMALL Wheel - about 2 inches in diameter
Size, Style & Size Wheel Extra Large - $8.00 Wheel Large - $7.00 Wheel Small - $6.00
1950's-Style Christmas Gift Tags
Santa himself used tie-on tags like these back in the mid-20th century. Still as charming as ever, this set of 6 reproduction tags even has the feel of the originals. With one each of Santa, a stocking, an ornament, wreath, snowman and gingerbread cookie, you're sure to have the right one for the right person.
Remind a middle-aged friend of childhood in the 1950s, an older person of their children and start a new tradition of storytelling with the younger set - these tags are sure to bring back memories worth sharing!
Package of 6 Tags
Price: $3.25
Vintage Spun Glass Ornament - Santa Face
Made of spun glass and vintage embossed and die cut chromolithograph scrap of Santa Claus' face, our delightful vintage ornament might have adorned your Grandma's Christmas tree. The glass fibers reflect lights in a way you'll not be able to imagine unless you've seen it! This would make an ever so romantic Valentine gift tag as well! As an added attraction, some vintage golden Dresden stars surround Santa!
SilverCrow purchased these vintage ornaments directly from Germany. Each is a bit different as they are hand made and the scraps differ slightly. Please let us choose one for you.
$10.50 each
Blank Notecard - Las Guadalupes
More Guadalupe Items
With six equally elegant images of Our Lady of Guadalupe, you might even want to use this for a special Christmas card. Images include traditional paintings, modern prints and a photo of a sequined Virgen.
Silver Netting
More Giftwrap
Our soft silver netting is not tulle. It is so much softer and more supple. Just drape it around a Christmas Tree and you've added a special touch of elegance. Better yet, place it over a dark-colored fabric and it is even more stunning. Each roll measures about 15 inches wide by over 20 feet.
This is wonderful for doll clothes and for gift-wrapping, too!
28February2009
Price: $11.99 Each
Vintage Spun Glass Ornament - Floral Spray
Made of spun glass and a vintage floral spray embossed and die cut chromolithograph scrap our delightful vintage ornament might have adorned your Grandma's Christmas tree or vanity mirror. The glass fibers reflect lights in a way you'll not be able to imagine unless you've seen it! This would make an ever so romantic Valentine gift tag as well!
SilverCrow purchased these vintage ornaments directly from Germany. Each is a bit different as they are hand made and the scraps differ in flower, color and size. Please le us choose one for you.
Authentic Vintage Authentic German Spun Glass Skirt
These skirts are traditionally in all kinds of ornaments. This can be a skirt, a tail, a half-halo, or, whatever you can imagine. It measures just a touch under 1 inch long.
Price: $4.50 each
Cavallini Holiday Gift Tags
Delightful old-time illustrations and greetings distinguish these fine gift tags from all others. Each of the 36 tags is pre-strung, ready to tie on that special present! An assortment of sizes and colors will be sure to match any wrapping you might choose - from kraft paper and string to the most elegant of fine gift wraps! They arrive in a 4-1/2 by 8 inch reusable tin.
Made in USA & Italy
Tin of 36 tags
Price: $15.00
Hand-Crafted Panoramic Advent Calendar - The Little Town
This was the first Advent Calendar made in Germany after World War II - in 1946. Long thought of as the premiere Christmas decoration experts, the German manufacturers, of course, did not prevail during the war.
This reproduction is made by the same company that created it in themid-20th century! It is printed on strong cardboard, with translucent windows. This lovely calendar makes a truly wonderful table decoration as it measures 27-1/2 inches long by 8-1/2 inches high. You can fold it to 11-1/2 x 8-1/2 inches for an easy mailing or storage.
Place a light behind the calendar and the beautifully styled back pictures will light up as you open each door or window.
Price: $23.75
Heart Face Ornaments
More Art Doll Supplies
More Valentines
For hanging on a Christmas tree, decorating a Valentine gift, or even as an art-doll head, these charming heart-shaped face ornaments will delight everyone. They surprisingly enough fit folk projects as well as those with a bit of an edge. We're not even sure if these are men or women, but we do know they are lots of fun!
The small one measures 1-1/2 inch long by 1-1/4 inch wide. The large face measures 2-1/2 inches long by 2 inches wide. Measurements do not include the hanging loops.
Size & Price Large - $2.25 Small - $1.85
Antique-y Tinsel Garland
Just like the old time garlands, this wonderful tinsel garland arrives in a reproduction box, so it appears to be antique itself! It even feels old! Perfect for your feather tree or for making reproduction ornaments, this silvery vintage style garland even looks good if you never remove it from the box.
The garland measures 9 feet long is about 1/2-inch wide.
Old-Time Christmas Stickers
Charming illustrations, selected from turn-of-the-last-century sources, make up this delightfully nostalgic collection of 17 full-color Christmas holiday stickers. Ready to spread Christmas cheer are rosy-cheeked, gift-laden youngsters dressed in night-clothes, peasant outfits and stylish winter wear; figures of Santa Claus and of Father Christmas (the character who predated the more familiar fellow); bags of toys, holly, trees and much more.
This little publication measures 4-1/16 by 5-3/4 inches and contains 17 full-color stickers on four plates.
Printed in the USA
Reproduction Chromolithograph Scraps - Tiny Santas
With 250 tiny Santa and St Nicholas faces on a sheet, you'll be able to complete an endless number of projects. The detail is amazing! We enlarged a portion so you can see them a bit better, but all Santas are the same size.
Just imagine the possibilities - you can circle an entire Papier Mâché Surprise Ball or Cone ornament with a row of the Little Santas. Add a bit of krausbouillion for sparkle and you'll even think they're vintage. Or, make some Victorian dollhouse decorations!
Price: $5.50 per sheet
Embossed Die Cut Reproduction - Saint Nicholas
The feast of St Nick is December 6. Tradition has it that the night before, children would proudly put their polished shoes outside their bedroom doors and in the morning, lo and behold, surprises such as fresh fruit (so rare in winter), nuts and perhaps a toy would be near! From this we have today's tradition of hanging stockings and waiting for Santa!
This scrap sheet is ever so special as it has quite a few different-sized images of Saint Nicholas in full regalia including his bishop's hat, carrying his staff. Some of the smaller images are available in reverse, so that you can easily make double-sided ornaments. Include some stretched krausbouillion between the images and a golden or silvery string loop and you'll quickly make an heirloom quality ornament that won't be forgotten!
Add a bit of traditional glass glitter or mica glitter to highlight them and you'll certainly imagine them to be the originals rather than reproductions!
Golden Dresden Merry Christmas in Wreath
With no beginning and no end, the circle has traditionally represented the beauty of family, faith and love. So represents the Christmas wreath in the Christian tradition. This lovely Merry Christmas Dresden is embossed and expertly die cut with an old-world feel. The greeting is positioned within a colorful green wreath with a bright red bow and berries.
Add to a simple cardstock, and voilà - you'll have a lovely holiday place card.
Our Merry Christmas in Wreath script is crafted in the tradition of Victorian Dresdens, but is brand new!
Price: $2.00
Artists' Artistamps - Père Noël
Such superb printing and such a lively set of Santas are on this set of SilverCrow's Artists' Artistamps. Usually only sold in the world's best museums.
Presented in 5 by 6 inches sheets of 6 stamps each, with water-activated adhesive in the fashion of traditional postage. Each Artistamp is approximately 1-9/16 by 2 inches.
Please remember that these are faux postes and not to be used to replace the true postage necessary for mailing!
Price: $3.25 per sheet of 6
Moonlit Santa Glittered Advent Calendar
Santa is ready to deliver a happy holiday to all of us who have been good (per his list, that is!). He's directing his reindeer sleigh up to the moon through glittery snow in this lovely large advent calendar - 10 x 14 inches.
The hand-glittered calendar comes with a huge envelope so that you can mail it to one of those good little girls or boys of any age!
Price: $12.00
Elegant Old Fashioned Santa Gift Tags
We absolutely fell in love with these enchanting Christmas gift tags. We just wish Christmas was all year long just so we can use these lovely tags!
Each of the set of six tags can be tied on to your package for a delightful old-world touch.
Set of 6 Tags
Hand-Crafted Panoramic Advent Calendar of Old Stutgart
Our enchanting panoramic reproduction Advent Calendar of Old Stutgart village measures approximately 23 inches wide and 8-1/2 inches high. As you open the calendar, the three-dimensional scene of a festive winter town unfolds miraculously!
Place your Old Stutgart Advent Calendar in front of a light source for the windows to illuminate, enhancing the old-world charm of this hand- glittered specialty.
Young and old alike will marvel at the simple pleasure of opening each window, anticipation building as nearer the date you arrive! This calendar is not glittered, so you may choose to add a hint of mica glitter flakes to reflect your holiday lights.
17August2007 Updated
Limited edition
Price: $16.50 Each
Embossed Die Cut Christmas Trees with Snow
Whether these trees are flocked or laden with newly fallen snow will be of no concern to the lucky folks receiving the gifts underneath! The package of 3 connected and identical Christmas Tree die cuts.
Our trees are crafted in the tradition of Victorian chromolithograph die cuts, but are brand new!
Package of 3
Price: $2.50
Embossed Die Cut Reproduction - Santas with Blue Eyes
Our traditional Santa Claus die cuts are embossed and trimmed and ready for you to use in all of your projects. You'll get 16 Santas total - 8 eight of each of the two designs.
Vintage Christmas Ribbon
We remember buying these ribbons in the 5 and 10 cent store years and years ago! Each 9-foot length of ribbon is held together with a folding foil label - something rarely seen today.
Each package contains 3 lengths of red ribbon (for Valentine's Day, too!) and 3 lengths of green (for St. Patrick's Day!)
The edges are filigreed and the ribbon is in excellent condition for its age. Your packages will be very special when finished with our vintage ribbons!
Package of 6: 3 Red, 3 Green
Price: $3.00
Old-Timey Red Santa Claus Nodder
Pink Santa Claus Nodder
Hand-Crafted Panoramic 3D Advent Calendar
Our enchanting reproduction (from 1955) Moonlit Village Advent Calendar is approximately 19 inches wide, 8-1/2 inches high and over 11 inches deep. As you open the calendar, the three-dimensional scene of a winter town unfolds miraculously!
Price: $27.50
Gilded Angel Starburst Ornament
Our sweet angel is surrounded by a magnificent heavily embossed golden Dresden starburst halo.
She is a reproduction of a vintage embossed Victorian scrap.
This sturdy ornament is perfect for enhancing anything from a package to an assemblage to a valentine or Christmas tree!
Price: $4.25 Each
Embossed Die Cut Reproduction - Angel Girls
We just love these Angel scrap reliefs! They are large enough to appreciate the detail in printing and embossing, but small enough to use in specialty holiday ornaments. Add one to each side of a traditional German Papier Mâché ball ornament along with some mica glitter - and you've made a new family heirloom!
Was: $3.50 Now: $3.00 each