SilverCrow Creations Fun Stuff for Animal & Insect Lovers
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Day of the Dead Mini Mariposa (Butterfly)
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Each Day of the Dead Mini Butterfly is hand made in the tradition of the Day of the Dead pieces made by traditional Mexican artisans. And, it carries the significance of the butterfly - the metamorphosis from cocoon to beautiful butterfly!
The gorgeous monarch butterflies that summer up north return to Mexico for the winter. They enjoy the protection of the oyamel fir trees. Anyone would welcome the lovely butterflies just for their beauty, but the local residents believe that the butterflies bear the spirits of their beloved ancestors, which are honored during Los Dias de los Muertos.
Each measures about 42inches from top to bottom and just about 2 inches wide and has a self hanging hook on the back. Just like the rest of our Day of the Dead Figurines, each of these mariposas is hand made and decorated by traditional artisans in Mexico, so each will be unique. Please let us choose one for you.
Made in Mexico
3May2008
Price: $10.50 each
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Artists' Artistamps - Mona par
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The Mona Lisa, aka Le Joconde, has long been admired as one of the world's greatest paintings. Much has been written about her enigmatic smile and her alluring eyes.
This fun set of artistamps from the Galerie Richard Treger in Paris features interpretations of the painting by six talented modern artists. The featured artists are
Potier Zamora La Grue Hadad Guyomard Ines Vega
Warning - these are irreverent interpretations from the comic to the surreal to the expressionist, featuring hearts, desolation, angels and butterflies.
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
19April2008
Price: $3.25 per sheet
Cooltura Bucket Satchel - Bird on a Branch
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This is on of our most favorite Cooltura bags! Made of grey long-life vinyl with a pink zipper and a long adjustable pink woven handle, you'll find it equally attractive on your shoulder or elbow - or carry it like a messenger bag across one shoulder to the other hip.
The kitschy look should appeal to both the young and nostalgic young. The elegant Asian-inspired silhouette bird perched on a branch and butterfly is sure to elicit many the complimentary remark! The reverse side features the same image as a detailed line-drawing in pink!
Perfect for any season, the bag is about 12 inches high. The bottom is about 9 inches and the top measures 13 inches. The satchel style features a center depth of about 2-1/2 inches, with tapered sides. An inside zipper pocket adds to the convenience.
Hecho en México
10February2008
Price: $26.00 Each
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Embossed Die Cut Reproduction Scrap - New Butterflies
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Vibrantly colored butterflies are featured on this new scrap sheet! The brilliant blues, yellows, greens, and oranges will catch your eye immediately with these 18 little fluttering insects. The butterfly has long been represented in Victorian crafts and décor.
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.
Made in Germany
6March2008
Price: $3.50 each
authentic Alice in Wonderland Scraps - Sheet 1
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SilverCrow's Alice in Wonderland die cut sheets are reproductions of Sir John Tenniel's famous illustrations of Lewis Carroll's beloved works! The images are colored subtly, evoking a soft, aged water-color image.
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. How wonderful for your magical Through the Looking Glass project.
And isn't it just
Made in England
SilverCrow Classic
Price: $3.50 per sheet
Assortment of Hallowe'en Dresdens & Scraps
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This delightful assortment of Hallowe'en scraps and Dresdens will get you started making your own Victorian-style ornaments. Each packet includes both vintage and new pieces:
1 Black Dresden Ornament Base
2 Black Dresden Running Pumpkin Men
2 Vintage Witch Scraps
2 Black Dresden Witches on Brooms
2 Vintage Pumpkin Scraps
2 Scary Black Cat Dresdens
2 Matte Black Dresden Spider Webs with Spiders
This set would make quite a nice start for a collection. Or, of course, you can use these for decoration, collage, embellishment, whatever you can imagine!
Included are vintage scraps created in Germany and England, as well as reproductions made in the same way with the old dies on the same machines as the vintage scraps.
Assembled in USA of German and English Pieces
4February2008
Vintage Item - Limited Availability
An $11.00 Value For Only $8.25 per Package
Large Coconut Sculptural Mask - Mariposa (Butterfly)
Made in the tradition of Mexican coconut masks, this unique Mariposa (butterfly) is in her full regalia! Colorful and sweet, her entire form is created by traditional artisans in Mexico.
Measuring about 5 inches by 5 inches, please allow for variation in size, shape and color, because each of this is made by hand from a natural coconut shell. It is then hand painted and polished. This lovely mask will make quite a statement on the wall of your studio or any other room.
14January2008
Price: $29.25 each
Butterflies & Moths Die Cut Reproduction Scraps
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The colors of these moths and butterflies are a sight to be seen. They look pretty great in the illustration, but, we're sure you'll love them even more in person! There are 18 different winged beauties in this collection.
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 the wing shapes and colors.
Price: $3.50 Per Sheet
Embossed Die Cut Reproduction - Teddies in Trouble
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These are modern images reproduced in the old fashioned manner - as embossed die cut scraps - just as in Victorian days. The little Teddy Bears are up to no good in lots of situations!
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 - just trim the images to use in your artwork, crafts or your scrapbook. What wonderful images for projects in a baby's room.
04January2007
Day of the Dead Flying Beetle
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And there are insects in the afterworld, so it seems with this little Day of the Dead Beetle with Wings. Our flying friend is made of red Mexican clay and wire. S/he measures about 6 by 4-1/2 by 4-1/2 and has charmed everyone who has come along.
Just like the rest of our Day of the Dead Figurines, each of these Muertos is hand sculpted and painted by traditional artisans in Mexico. Color and features may differ, but each and everyone of these is just wonderful!
Hecho a Mano en Mexico
27November2007
Was: $45.00 Now: $40.00 each
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Sweet Cicada Ocarina
Whether or not you play the ocarina, you will want to display this sweet little ceramic locust. Each has been hand-painted an glazed for beauty and for durability.
Three ocarinas shown for illustration only.
Made in Peru
1November2007
Price: $9.95 each
Salt n' vinegar Crickettes
Try Bacon & Cheese Crickettes
Yep, these are the Original Cricket Snax in one of our grandson, Bobby's favorite flavors - Salt & Vinegar. Admittedly this is a potato chip favorite, but, what fun you'll find these for that special someone who has everything. Known widely as "The Other Green Meat!" - they will satisfy the need to crunch - that is if you can bring yourself to eat them.
Ingredients: Crickets, Lactose, Sodium Diacetate, Salt, Malic Acid, Citric Acid, Vinegar Powder, (Malto-Dextrin, Modfied Food Starch, Vinegar Solids) Silcon Dioxide added to prevent caking.
Serving Size: 1.4 Grams (1 serving per container). Total Fat 1g, Sodium 1mg, Total Carbs .2g (Sugars .07g), Protein .5g
From HotLix of California, USA
26October2007
Out of Stock
Price: $2.25 Box
Ant Marionette
This most eccentric looking puppet dances on his 6 strings with his flailing arms and legs. The manufacturer suggests that our ant is most popular with teenagers who are into rave music. Created by Daniel Božik, this kitschy marionette is lightweight and measures 38 cm high.
Made in Slovakia
16October2007
Compare at: $25.00 Price: $22.50 each
Giant Runaway Roach
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Yuk! Most people loathe them! But, it has been said that cockroaches will outlast us all thanks to their famous ability to live anywhere and survive almost any disaster.. This runaway roach is no exception. He can skitter down windows and refrigerators in a most realistic manner. The secret is in the sticky wheel hidden underneath. S/he is sure to create quite a scare. S/he measures 2 by 1 by 5 inches!
Not for children under three.
Imported
15September2007
Price: $5.50 each
Vintage Hallowe'en Napkin
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We were able to acquire so very few of these old store stock napkins. The graphics are so charming and make for a lively display - especially if used in your artwork. We are delighted that these have not faded much at all.
The napkin measures 4-3/4 inches square when folded in fourths as shown. Two napkins shown for illustration only.
Made in USA
5September2007
Price $2.45 Each
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Handmade Pendant - Chase a Rainbow
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This wonderful pendant by Rhiannon is not only beautifully striking, but it also sends good advice - on one side, a collage featuring an imaginative child and a rainbow, of course, reads:
chase a rainbow
On the other, an elegant butterfly and rainbow collage, reads:
We may run, walk, stumble, drive or fly, but let us never lose sight of the reason for the journey, or miss a chance to see a rainbow on the way.
The pendant measures 1 by 1-1/2 inches. Two pendants shown for illustration.
28July2007
Price: $24.00 each
Bacon and Cheese Crickettes!
Try Sour Cream and Onion Crickettes
Yep, these are the Original Cricket Snax in one of our favorite flavors - Bacon and Cheese. Admittedly Bacon & Cheese is normally a snack cracker favorite, but, what fun you'll find these for that special someone who has everything. Known widely as "The Other Green Meat!" - they will satisfy the need to crunch - that is if you can bring yourself to eat them.
Ingredients: Crickets, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Dried Cheddar/Blue Cheeses (Pasteurized Milk Cheese Cultures), Salt, Enzymes, Dried Cheese Whey, Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Salt Lactose, Monosodium Glutamate, Dried Onion, Turmeric Extract, Disodium Inosinate & Disodium Guanylate, Artificial Flavors & Colors (Yellow 6, E150A) Less than 2% Silicon Dioxide (Anti-Caking Agent).
06June2007
Sour Cream and Onion Crickettes!
Yep, these are the Original Cricket Snax in one of our favorite flavors - Sour Cream & Onion. Admittedly Sour Cream & Onion is a potato chip favorite, but, what fun you'll find these for that special someone who has everything. Known widely as "The Other Green Meat!" - they will satisfy the need to crunch - that is if you can bring yourself to eat them.
Ingredients: Crickets, Nonfat Milk, Cornstarch, Dried Sour Cream (Cream, Nonfat Milk, Cultures), Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Salt, Dextrose, Monosodium Glutamate, onion Powder, Chives, Artificial Flavor, Spice and Citric Acid.
30March2007
Not Returnable
Elegant Ergonomic Bee Eraser
Also available as a Poodle, a Bird,
the Eiffel Tower and Asian Happiness
This charming eraser is hard-working in its original function, cleaning up. It fits comfortably in hand, and is decorated to be displayed on your desk. These are so finely made that we initially thought them to be French-milled soap.
The bee traditionally represents a productive person. It is also a symbol associated with Napoleon.
Made in Italy
4November2006
Price: $3.25 each
Emerald Beetle Pin
This elegant but eerie pin is crafted from an actual Beetle (Sternocera Acquisagnata) from the forests of Northern Thailand. The beetles die after reproducing, then are fashioned into pins. Their natural iridescent color will charm and delight you. Beetles have many meanings throughout the world and are often considered good luck as they are by the Thai Hill Tribes, who traditionally wear these pins and other jewelry made of the beetle's wings.
Because these are natural, of course, each will be different. They measure about 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 inch long and have been set in golden metal to resemble the living luck they represent. Each is gift boxed for presentation and protection.
Made in Thailand
23March2007
Price: $10.00 each
ABC Animals Wall Cards
Alphabet Cards have been on the wall of almost every Nursery School and Kindergarten for many, many years. These charming up-to-date version of everyday ABC word is just perfect for a child’s bedroom or playroom. You can display them loose on a molding or shelf or frame them - all of them or spell out a name, a favorite word or choose your favorites!
This enchanting cards represent many images that have grown familiar in children's literature old and new - of animals domesticated and wild!
The 26 cards arrive tied with a ribbon in a perfectly designed gift box. Cards are 8 by 10 inches and are printed on heavier card stock.
We think these would make delightful covers for your handmade journals and children's memory books.
Made in USA or china
Price: $24.95 per set
Cabinet of Curiosities - 50 Gift Tags & Ribbons
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A shell, a butterfly, a piece of coral, and a fallen leaf . . . adorn the these superbly made gift tags and are packaged with coordinating ribbons in a keepsake box. These enchanting gift tags will transform even the simplest offering into a little treasure.
Each box contains 50 tags, in 4 designs and 3 different sizes and shapes - along with coordinating ribbon in 3 colors. The reusable souvenir box measures 5-7⁄8 b7 8-1⁄16 inches
Printed in China
9November2006
Price: $12.95 per Box
Sweet Butterfly Fairy Pendant on Faceted Jet Crystal Chain
Also Available with a Red Beaded Chain
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Our sweet butterfly girl fairy is at once demure and alluring. A vintage image of a sweet fairy with butterfly wings is the focal point of this elegant necklace. The faceted black crystals add a breath of elegance to the chain, while the necklace still remains quite simple.
The pendant measures about 1-1/8 inch long (including the bail) and sits on a 16-inch jet black crystal chain. It is designed to insure that your pendant lies flat, and is closed with a lobster claw clasp.
30December2006
Price: $37.50 each
Day of the Dead Mariposa
We could hardly offer these to you! Everyone who saw them wanted one! But, we do have a few of these fantastic little butterfly ornaments. Each is hand made in the tradition of the Day of the Dead and carries the significance of the butterfly - the metamorphosis from cocoon to beautiful butterfly!
Each measures about 4-inches from top to bottom and has a self hanging hook on the back. Some of these are even decorated with glitter! Just like the rest of our Day of the Dead Figurines, each of these mariposas is hand made and decorated by traditional artisans in Mexico, so each will be unique. Please let us choose one for you.
29September2006
Price: $17.00 each
Organdy Spider Web Gift Bag
For the perfect Hallowe'en gift or one for the lover of macabre designs, we offer you this delicate orange organza bag (3 by 5 inches) with a spiderweb design imprinted on it. It closes with a satiny ribbon drawstring.
21June2006
Price: $2.00 each
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Glass Dragonfly Bead
The bead is handmade over a live flame and pressed to form the wings. Each detail is added one at a time, so, as you can imagine, this is a labor-intensive product.
We can't guarantee you a color as we never know which ones we'll receive. However, if you specify a color preference, we'll try to accommodate your choice.
Made in China
Price: $1.85
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Art Postcard - Anna Pavlova as the Dragonfly, c 1911
Photographer Herbert Mishkin might have been one of the most accomplished photographers of the early twentieth century. That is certainly evident in this striking photograph of famed ballerina Anna Pavlova taken around 1911. The delicacy of her costume and the strength of her limbs are evocative of the dragonfly which she represents in this still of the dance.
Printed in USA
14June2006
Price: $1.25 Each
Silvery Spider Web Charm with Dangling Spider
This tiny charm measures about 3/4 inch. The little dangling spider makes it perfect for any Hallowe'en application, or just for the fun of it!
12June2006
Price $1.25 each
Smart Women Never Miss Fly Swatter
Never miss ANYTHING with this kitschy plastic swatter. It's meant for flying bugs, but who says it cant be used for other pests?
Two swatters shown for illustration.
9June2006
Price: $4.50 each
Charlotte's Choker
Charlotte couldn't ask for more - a choker of her own. Our sweet spider is set with smoky crystals and strung upon a slender black suede cord. The 18-inch necklace is adjustable with a lobster claw clasp and chain.
17August2007 Updated
Was: $19.95 Now: $18.00 Each
Mini Glitter Butterfly Stickers
Mother Nature's loveliest creatures get sparkly embellishment in this collection of beautifully rendered butterflies. Gilded with glitter that enhances each graceful subject, these sparkling stickers add a unique touch to greeting cards, notes and gift packages. Each booklet contains 14 full-color stickers that are made of acid-free inks, paper and adhesives.
Price: $1.50
Why Not eat insects? - A Facsimile Reproduction Book
Originally printed in 1885, this delightful little tome now boasts a 1988 introduction by Laurence Mound, the then Keeper of Entomology at the British Museum of Natural History.
Author Vincent Holt reminds us that "there are insects and insects." He provides us with stories, recipes and philosophy regarding his beloved subject. Consider slug soup or moths on toast for your next friendly get together
'Them insecs (sic) eat up every blessed green thing that do grow and us farmers starves' 'Well eat them, and grow fat!' '
Printed in England
Price: $10.00
Vintage-style metal insect pins
Such nostalgia! These are exactly the same as we remember them! Each pin is about 1-1/2 inch. You'll find these lady bugs, cicadas, scarab beetles and dragonflies to be the bee's knees.
The card of 12 is reproduced in a vintage fashion as well. Dashed lines show you just where to cut - how perfect for party favors, additions to any nostalgic project...or, indeed, to wear.
Cut on the dotted lines and you'll have an entire dozen party favors!
And, in fact, the price is lower today than it was in the 1950s!!
Price: $6.00
Mini Butterfly Stickers
Add a delicate and unique touch to greeting cards, letters and other message bearers with the fluttering beauties in this charming sticker collection. The 85 full-color, peel-and-apply designs accurately depict a host of lovely butterflies that will dazzle the eyes of any beholder with their glowing hues. Ideal for enhancing gift packages, tiles, mirrors and any number other flat surfaces, these colorful images will provide a spectacular focal point where wherever they're placed. They are also just the thing for the center of reproduction Victorian mini ornaments!
Acid-free inks paper and adhesives were used in producing this delightful booklet.
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Beaded Dragonfly Charm
Nicely beaded butterfly charm. Each is hand-made by artisans in India. Colors and sizes vary, although the average size is about 1-1/2 inches. Please let us choose one for you.
Price: 85¢ each
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Vintage-style metal Butterfly pins
One dozen colorful butterflies are ready to wear or use on your next nostalgic project. Consider these in place of old or reproduction scraps. They are just as vibrantly colored as any chromolithograph and the metal makes them even more versatile.
The card of 12 is reproduced in a vintage fashion as well. Dashed lines show you just where to cut - how perfect for party favors, additions to any nostalgic project...or, indeed, to wear
Bees & Beehive Embossed Metallic Seals
These elegantly embossed metallic seals are like no others you have seen. They are made in the tradition of the classic stationers of centuries past. Each package of Beehive seals contains` 12 pressure sensitive self-stick seals ready to enhance your cards and artwork as well as your regular correspondence.
Be sure to see the rest of SilverCrow's Stickers and Seals
Price: $3.25
Better Quality Cockroaches
These guys are the best for frightening someone! SilverCrow's resident cat and product tester, Omar, thought that he had a real prize! Instead, he ended up with a rubbery plastic surprise! These are about 1-3/4 inch by 1 inch with movable wings and shell, wiggly legs and antennae. Great for the perfect Hallowe'en gag!
Price: 35¢ each
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Insect, Bug & Arachnid Art Rubber Stamps
If you love creepy crawly and flying things like spiders, butterflies, dragonflies, bees, ants, roaches, and other yucky creatures, you'll love our Insect Rubber Art Stamps.
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authentic Die Cuts - Butterflies (Set 1)
More Butterfly & Moth Scraps
SilverCrow's vibrant butterflies 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 elegant Valentine, Baby Announcement or Shower Invitation, Christmas ornament, Mother's Day...the list goes on...
These are one of our favorite sheets die cuts! We're sure you'll love them as much as we do -even if you are not a butterfly fan!
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.
Hand-Made Gold-Bug Pendant
Crawling right out of Edgar Allan Poe's frightening story, the Gold Bug is ready to adorn your exciting outfit. Charming, rather than frightening, this little fellow is delightful on a ribbon, ball chain or any other silver necklace.
Hand-made by our friends in Salem, Massachusetts, we're delighted to offer you this striking piece of jewelry.
Price: $19.50 each
Embossed Die Cut Reproduction Scrap - Girls at Play
More Victorian Inspired Items
These modern pictures of little Victorian girls will steal your heart away. Whether blowing bubbles, playing with a dolly, picking flowers, or sleeping, the pictures will remind you of story books of old.
24April2008
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