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4-Piece Hansel & Gretel Miniatures Set
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This set of miniatures features the time-honored brother and sister, Hansel and Gretel. They are joined by the Wicked Witch and her cat. This highly collectible set is imported from Germany and is made from precision-molded plastic and hand-painted.
This finely-crafted piece is so much more special than many pieces you might find as the quality is so very special! Finely crafted and hand painted.
The Witch measures about 2-1/2 inches tall and about 1-1/2 inch wide. Hansel and Gretel are each about 2-1/4 inches high and about 1-1/4 inch wide. The cat is as tall as the kids (his tail is in the air!) and about 1-1/2 inch wide.
Made in Germany
4May2008
Set of 4 Pieces
Price: $11.95 per set
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Hand-Crafted Panoramic Advent Calendar of Cathedral Place
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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 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.
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 Germany
27March2008
Limited Edition
Compare at: $16.99 Our Price: $15.00 Each
Rare Vintage Tinfoil Tinsel from US Zone Germany
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These fantastic lametta hails from US Zone Germany from the 1940s or 1950s. The packages are intact, but show their age. The icicles themselves are in fine condition and can be used for your holiday décor, or of cores in your artwork.
The folded paper package is labeled:
Brilliant Ice Lametta Tinfoil Tinsel for Christmas and other decorative purposes. Made in US Zone - Germany
After World War II, Germany was divided into Four Zones. The Soviet Zone later became East Germany. And the three other zones (US, British and French) combined to become West Germany. Immediately after the war, however, the zones were managed, or occupied by the different nations. During this time, German manufacturers were banned from exporting goods to the United States and some other countries.
American authorities permitted the sale of toys and holiday decorations, as long as they were marked:
Made in US Zone - Germany
'The controlled districts and the manufacturers within were regulated during 1946 and 1947. Even though the regulation was lifted in 1947, the same tooling for the manufacture was used, so some items produced in the early 1950s may bear the same markings.
US Zone items are not as well known as those made in Occupied Japan, but they are of the same ilk and are highly treasured when found.
Two packages shown for illustration only.
Made in US Zone Germany
19March2008
Vintage Item, Limited Availability
Price: $49.00 Per Package
Vintage Mini Spun Cotton Amanita Mushrooms
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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
Pink Dresden Star Ornament Base
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Also available in Blue, Silver, Red & Black
Baby Girl Ornament on Pink Star
This wonderful heavy-weight pink Dresden base is just what you need to create old-fashioned paper ornaments for spring, Easter, a baby girl 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 pink 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.
15MaRCH2008
Price: $1.25 each
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: $8.25
Vintage Golden Lametta Metal Garland
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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
Vintage Item - Limited Availability
Package of 6+ Feet
Price: $45.00 Per Package
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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: $3.85 Each
Center Color Request:
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Vintage German Tinsel Stars!
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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
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
Vintage Spun Glass Ornament - Ugly Old Witch & Cat
Vintage Spun Glass Skirt or Tail
Vintage Witch Die Cut Scrap
New Witch Scraps
Made of spun glass and vintage embossed and die cut chromolithograph scraps of an ugly old witch and her cat - so perfect for Hallowe'en. The spun glass skirt is old as well. We just love the scraps of her feet at the bottom. This is a truly special find!
SilverCrow purchased these vintage ornaments directly from Germany. Each is a bit different as they are hand made and the scraps may show some age. Please let us choose one for you.
Made in USA from German Components
30August2007
Price: $10.75 each
Artists' Artistamps - Albert Dürer
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Born in Nuremberg in 1471, Albert (aka Albrecht) Dürer spent most of his life there. His only expeditions were to Italy, the Netherlands and Belgium. Not only was Dürer a great artist, but also an art theorist and renowned thinker.
The accuracy of his works in woodcut as well as in peinture and drawing are hardly surpassed. This mini collection of his works includes self-portraiture as well as his famous woodcut, Adam and Eve, among others.
These faux postage stamps are 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
23July2007
Price: $3.25 per sheet of 6
Old Fashioned Brown Bunnies Picks
These wonderfully old-fashioned decorative picks are still handmade and hand-painted in Germany. They are made from real spun cotton - just like they were so many years ago! About 2-1/2 inches high each - including the stick, they are just delightful with their (mostly) buck teeth (just like another famous carrot-eating friend of theirs). Use them for decorations for your Easter or Spring Party, or for any reason for a bunny lover! Or, use one as a head for a tiny bunny art doll!
21June2007
Price: $3.75 Package of 3
Vintage Glass Sphinx Cabochon
This wonderfully odd piece is an Egyptian revival glass flat-backed cabochon featuring a stylized sphinx, backed by pyramids and the sun in the background. It measures about 1-1/4 inch in diameter. The pale green accent on blue is at once eerie and beautiful, as are these ancient symbols themselves.
30May2007
Price: $8.85 each
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kitty on a stick
What a cutie! And so old-fashioned. Perfect for Hallowe'en but delightful anytime for cat-lovers, our Kitty on a Stick is hand-made by traditional artisans in Germany.
We laugh each time we see one of these little fellows! Each is a bit different, due to the hand-craftsmanship, but we're sure you'll love them all. Stick Kitty is made of chenille like none we've seen -- so full and fluffy, a cut-out felted bow and stiff whiskers on his ornery face. He comes mounted on a wooden stick so you can add him to just about any project.
Price: $2.75
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Scripturama - A Lenten Calendar
Here is a fascinating way to learn about the life of Jesus! This finely detailed map of the Holy Land helps children of all ages learn Scripture verses, events and places related to the life of Jesus. This Lenten calendar (similar to Advent Calendars) shows where the events of Jesus' life took place.
Open the 50 round window tabs one at a time to reveal a picture of an event plus the appropriate Christian scripture verse. The 50 scenes trace Jesus' life from Nativity to Ascension. Open one each Sunday for almost a year of devotion or discussion. Or, as this Scripturama is designed, open one window each day during Lent - it is arranged to present the last events of his life during Holy Week. The 47th window, Resurrection, will then fall on Easter!
Printed in Germany
3July2006
Price: $10.00 Each
Tiny Hand-Crafted Wax Jesus
For centuries, these have been popular centerpieces of nativity ornaments, shrines and under-the-tree putzes. These miniature Jesus figures have been made in Germany for more than 300 years from the original molds! Their faces, hair and swaddling are all hand-painted and each is made regal by a gilt Dresden halo.
The photograph does not show the detail on these lovely images, as each is hand-made, and therefore, unique. Our 7/8-inch tall wax baby Jesus arrives in a tiny clear plastic box.
Price: $6.25
Lined Papier Mâché Ball Box Ornament
Wouldn't anyone just love to receive a gift in this delightfully old-fashioned ornamental box. The hand-made papier mâché ornamental ball box is lined in delicately flowered paper. The edge of each half-sphere is fashioned with paper tape to make the closure more secure. Add a silvery or golden ornament string and you'll have a new family heirloom!
Although originally designed for Christmas, you can certainly decorate it for any season, using Victorian Scraps and Dresdens, mica glitter or paint! Each ball is about 2-1/4 inches in diameter and lined with pink or purple accented decorative paper.
Price: $5.75 each
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Embossed Die Cut Reproduction - Fish and Shells
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In elegant earthy tones, our die cut and embossed fish and shell scraps look so very real, you'll almost believe that you've fished for them yourself!
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.
Price: $3.50 each
Art Postcard - Raining Cats and Dogs
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What a rain! We're not sure who is in more trouble here - the fellow with the umbrella or the cats and dogs! Although the pets don't seem to mind falling from the sky a bit! And, in fact, they seem fascinated with the other poor fellow!
Sometimes it seems that life is just like this, so perhaps such a card might cheer a friend going through a blue, or particularly tough, time.
7February2007
Price: $1.25 Each
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.
SilverCrow Classic
$10.50 each
Flower Paintings by Emil Nolde Fine Art Stickers
Ideal for enhancing notes and cards to send to flower lovers, these sixteen lovely masterpieces by Germany's leading Expressionist have been carefully reproduced as stunning art stickers. Included are Red Poppies, Lilies and Irises, Bluebells, Sunflowers in Full Bloom, Dahlias and Vines and eleven others.
Made in USA
Price: $1.50 Each
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Hand-Glittered Embossed Die Cut Reproduction - Christmas Tree
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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. This is one large scrap picture, ready to use for a large holiday decoration!
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.
Price: $4.95 each
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: $19.95
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
Was $16.50 Now: $15.00 Each
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
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.
Imported
Price: $1.45 each
Hand-Painted Vintage German Chalk Bunny
Add out little vintage chalk rabbit to your spring table display or Easter Basket, and you'll be sure to tempt a smile from even sourest of pusses!
He is charming in his simplicity and is quite sturdy despite his age - he hails from pre-World War II Germany. These handsome fellows were made traditionally from chalk molds that no longer exist.
Was $27.50 Now: $25.00 each
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Stickopotamus® Germany Stickers
Each sheet of these wonderful stickers makes you ready to pull out your passport and pack your bags for Deutschland. What a delight to add to any scrapbook page, bon voyage card or, indeed, any travel-oriented project! Each is packed full of acid-free, archival German images.
See all of our Stickopotamus® Destinations Stickers.
Price: 1.25
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Silvery Krausbouillion - Old Fashioned Crinkle Wire Metal Tinsel
Also Available in Red, Black and Gold
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 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.
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
A Generous 1/2 ounce
Was: $6.25 Now: $3.50 per Package
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authentic Die Cuts - Sweet Angels
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SilverCrow's Sweet Angel Die Cuts are just the right thing for making vintage-style ornaments and artwork for just about any occasion. Glue one to the center of a Spun Glass Wheel for a delightful Valentine, Baby Announcement or Shower Invitation, Christmas ornament, Mother's Day...the list goes on...
You can trim the wings and change your Sweet Angel into a Sweet Flower Girl for Wedding Showers...and you'll still have t he wings for another project.
These are the most versatile of all our die cuts! We're sure you'll love them as much as we do.
Each scrap relief sheet is approximately 9 inches by 6-1/2 inches. And each sheet is delightfully embossed to accent the expert die cutting - so well done, that very little trimming is necessary.
Choose one or both of them for your magical Through the Looking Glass project. Click on any one for a closer look:
Sweet Angels - Mini (33 repeats)
Sweet Angels - Large (20 repeats)
Price: $3.50 per sheet
Style: Mini Large
Vintage Spun Glass Ornament - Santa with Toys
Vintage Spun Glass Wheel
Made of spun glass, a vintage Santa scrap and vintage golden Dresden stars, our delightful vintage ornament might have adorned your Grandma's Christmas tree! The glass reflects lights in a way you'll not be able to imagine unless you've seen it!
SilverCrow purchased these vintage ornaments directly from Germany. Each is a bit different (Santa's suit color may vary, too!) as they are hand made and the scraps differ slightly. Please le us choose one for you.
Price: $12.95 each
Authentic Vintage Authentic German Spun Glass Tail 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 tails are traditionally used when decorating glass ornaments to make birds - these becoming the tail feathers! They are also great as skirts for princesses, Belsnickels and witches.
Two sizes are available:
LARGE Tail - about 3-1/2 inches long
SMALL Tail - about 2-1/2 inches long
Size, Style & Size Tail Large - $6.00 Tail Small - $5.00
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
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
Authentic Vintage Authentic German Spun Glass Wing in 2 Sizes
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.
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
Engelshaar Heavenly Metal
You'll not find anything wispier than an angel's tresses. Our engelshaar is just that - soft and fine heavenly metal strands in the Victorian tradition. You need only add a few to any project to add a divine flair!
You'll receive a generous 50 grams of this delightful embellishment. So, you'll have enough for many projects - and still have some left to tuck into the branches of your holiday tree. Available in rose gold, silver and gold, engelshaar is made in the same manner that as it has been for well over 100 years!
Out of Stock
Price $8.50 Package
Red Krausbouillion - Old Fashioned Crinkle Wire Metal Tinsel
Also Available in Silver
A Generous 1/2 ounce Package
Was $5.75 Now $3.50 Per Package
Easter Kids & Pets Reproduction Scraps
SilverCrow's old-world Easter die cuts are made by the family company that has made them for over 100 years! Each is a reproduction of antique images that children and adults alike have used for decoration, découpage and paper crafting of all types.
Add a touch of mica glitter and your project will certainly rival those of centuries past.
Each scrap relief sheet is approximately 9 inches by 6-1/2 inches, varying slightly by design. Each sheet is delightfully embossed to accent the expert die cutting - so well done, that very little trimming is necessary.
Choose one or all of them for your old-fashioned Easter Project. Click on any one for a closer look:
Old-Fashioned Photo Flip Book - Freud
"Better than a visit to your therapist!" Invite the father of modern psychology to listen to you as you flip through this little book. Dr. Freud smiles throughout your flip-session. What a fun gag gift for a friend, especially a psychologist!
Use our Sigmund Freud Art Postcard as an accompaniment, and you have just the right gift for your psychoanalytical friends!
Made in China
Price: $4.25 each
Silvery Pewter Wedding Milagro
We were excited to find this Silvery Pewter Wedding Milagro. Each milagro is hand-made and is approximately 1-3/8 inches wide by a little less than 2 inches tall. The bride and groom on this little wedding milagro are more primitively forged, creating a more casual image.
These striking milagros (miracles) make the perfect accent for any art project featuring love, marriage, engagements, weddings, anniversaries! In fact, similar milagros have been featured in the wedding specialty magazines. Consider them as lovely gifts for wedding attendants - that they can use for decorating their holiday trees!
Partners can start new traditions by giving these to their unmarried attendants in hope of finding true love.
Price: $6.00 each
Lobster Nodder
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Now, who thought of this!? We loved it when we saw it! Touch his head and watch him nod! What a smart part of a centerpiece for a seafood dinner or any kind of luau party!
11June2006
Limited Availability
Price: $7.75
Old-Fashioned Chenille Krampus Devil
Devils and diablos are most often associated with Hallowe'en, but the Krampus Devil is a companion to Saint Nicholas (Santa Claus). Together they visited the children of Austria and Germany at Christmastime. While St. Nick rewarded the good children, the Krampus left switches fro the less well-behaved and worse!
Our little Krampus trickster is nary so mean. Subtly meant to decorate, he'll charm you whether traditionally for Christmas, or for All Hallow's Eve (Halloween) - or as a gift package decoration for that devil of a friend!
He measures just about 2-1/2 inches high and is made of chenille with a composition devilish 3D face and carries a handful of switches for those that deserve them!
Limited Availability - Discontinued by Manufacturer
Price: $3.05 Each
Art Postcard - Circus People, Düren, 1930
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This group of seven Circus People was take by August Sander in Düren, Germany in 1930, when the circus was so very popular in Europe, before the world war. Posing in a combination of costumes, street dress and loungewear, each person's face tells a million stories.
Printed in USA
22July2006
Old-Timey Red Santa Claus Nodder
Pink Santa Claus Nodder
Zen Poems
The appreciation of Zen philosophy and art has become universal, and Zen poetry, with its simple expression of direct, intuitive insight and sudden enlightenment, appeals to lovers of poetry, spirituality, and beauty everywhere.
This collection of translations of the classical Zen poets of China, Japan, and Korea includes the work of Zen practitioners and monks as well as scholars, artists, travelers, and recluses, ranging from Wang Wei, Hanshan, and Yang Wanli, to Shinkei, Basho, and Ryokan.
This is a wonderful keepsake hard-bound anthology, with 256 pages of inspirational works and a self-bookmark made of woven ribbon to mark the place of your favorite entry.
Printed and Bound in Germany
19June2006
Price: $12.50 each
Confetti d'Coeur™ Stork Special Delivery
More Dresdens, Scraps & Die Cuts Old & New
This delightful combination of sentimental Victorian Scrap motifs, lithographed and embossed just as they have been for centuries. Each individual image is meticulously hand-cut and dusted with fine silver glass glitter. The charm of this vintage scrap is emphasized the by the addition of luminescent paper tokens imprinted with the so very appropriate sentiment for a baby shower or baby announcement: Special Delivery!
Each set is packaged in a glassine envelope that you might tuck into a card or letter as a delightful surprise. Each envelope of confetti is decorated with a piece of scrap and a token. The contents of each 3-3/4 inch by 4-3/4 inch envelope can provide inspirational accents for scrapbook, card and collage art. Or, add a touch of magic to a baby shower or Christening luncheon by sprinkling Confetti d'Coeur™ on the table or putting a packet at each place setting as individual party favors!
Made in the USA, Germany and England
Price: $9.75 each
Small Lined Papier Mâché Egg Box
Wouldn't anyone just love to receive a gift in this delightfully old-fashioned ornamental egg box. The hand-made papier mâché egg box is lined in delicately illustrated paper. The edges are lined with paper tape to finish the inside nicely, but also to ensure that the two sides of the container fit snugly together.
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 covers the box easily with just about any glue (Coccoina works best)! The box measures about 3 inches at it's longest point.
Although originally designed for Christmas, you can certainly decorate it for any season, using Victorian Scraps and Dresdens, mica glitter or paint!
Large Papier Mâché Walnut Box with Golden Hanging String
Wouldn't anyone just love to receive a gift in this delightfully old-fashioned ornamental walnut box. The hand-made papier mâché ornamental walnut box is unlined. The already attached golden ornament string can be easily removed if you wish.
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 walnut ridges perfectly! - How perfect as a container for pralines! The box measures about 4 inches at it's longest point.
Was $4.25 Now: $3.35 each
Papier Mâché Cone Ornament
Make your own wonderful cone ornament. Many of the old German ornaments for Easter and Christmas were made with a cone base like this covered with tissue, crepe paper and even mica or glass glitter! Cover the top and you'll have a perfect gift container for a small item! The cone measures about 4 inches long and the top (open) diameter is about 1-3/4 inches.
Made in Philippines
Price: $1.50 each