SilverCrow Creations Fun Stuff for Insect Lovers
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Hand Made & Painted Tin Cucaracha Ornament
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La cucaracha, or the common cockroach, is not usually considered a totem animal, but in ancient (as well as current) folklore and symbolism, they represent the tenacity of survival in a life that might throw anything at you.
We love these hand-made tin ornaments because of their craftsmanship and their meanings. We are reminded of the continuity and connections in life.
Our little bug is made of tin and painted in vibrant colors (which may vary slightly). After S/he is hand cut and measures approximately 4-5/8 inches long by 3 inches wide.
This interesting tin ornament has been created by Mexican artisans in the old tradition and then hand painted or adorned. The tin is embossed and debossed for effect and this helps to make the roach appear as though s/he is already moving.
Made in Mexico
12January2012
Price: $7.75 each
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Tiny Chenille Ladybug
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Some people love ladybugs because of their vibrant color and delicate make-up. But, they are much loved by horticulturists because of their voracious appetites for plant-destroying bugs like aphids.
We like this little lady (or fellow) just because we love anything made with chenille! For some reason, pipe cleaners are one of our favorite craft items!
These were originally produced by Martha Stewart's company years ago, but are not quite old enough to be called old stock or vintage.
These were hand-made and measure only about 1 inch by 1/2 inch, although each may differ slightly in size due to their personal construction.
Imported
28December2011
Limited Availability
Price: $3.05 each
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1950's Style Plastic Mask - Surprised Lady Clown with a Spider
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Of course we love old-fashioned things here at SilverCrow and when we can't find the authentic vintage ones, we're delighted with the reproductions like this great old-style plastic mask. As soon as we got them, we found out that they were old stock and we can't get anymore! The mask is held on with elastic and offers openings for breathing, seeing and talking or tasting that Hallowe'en candy!
This surprised lady clown mask is made of rigid molded plastic and holds its shape well. It measures about 8-7/8 inches high by 6-3/4 inches wide and is about 2-1/8 inches deep.
Made in China
6November2011
Old Stock Item, Discontinued - Limited Availability
Price: $3.75 each
Small Hand Carved, Fired & Glazed Scarab Bead
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This interesting little scarab beads are hand made in Egypt. Each is different, as they are hand carved out of soft steatite stone and then drilled. The next step has them kiln-fired and glazed. The nature of the production creates a matte finish that is quite gorgeous and earthy.
Part of an ancient tradition of wearing protective amulets, the scarab wearer is considered to be endowed by the qualities that the amulet represents. It is believed that that such scarabs will protect against evil forces and that good fortune will be on its way.
Beetles by nature are hard-working and persistent in their quest to continue their species. Such persistence is evident in rolling a dung-ball, from which new life would be born - and being guided by the light of the moon towards new life that sun brings with the dawn.
We think they'll be lovely as earrings or, certainly as an embellishment for any earth-inspired project.
Each bead measures approximately 3/8 inch long by 1/2 inch wide. The are 1/4 inch from base to top. The stringing hole is from head to tail (lengthwise).
Made in Egypt
4November2011
Price: $2.25 each
Swarm of 12 Buzzing Chenille Bumble Bees with Wired Tulle Wings
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These adorable chenille bees are not quite vintage - but, they are a lot like the vintage ones. They feature wired tulle wings and fun googly eyes with silvery wired legs. Their bodies are made of alternating black and yellow chenille. You can easily reposition almost everything on them. The wings move apart and the feet are repositionable. They arrive on green floral stems that are twisted together too keep the swarm safe.
Each one measures about 1 inch from front to back and about 1 inch high. Of course, these measurements all change if you re-arrange the wings and more!
Unknown Origin
9October2011
Price: $4.29 per Package
Gothic Ball Chain Spider Bracelet
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We often think of the spider as an artistic and resourceful soul. Not only does s/he build a home in a glorious pattern, but invites intruders to visit, and then of course, well, we all know what happens...
The bracelet measures 8-1/2 inches when open and closes like a regular ball chain. The image is on both sides of the centered charm. To shorten the bracelet, just remove the clasp and then cut between the balls on the chain. Be sure to do so evenly or the charm will not be in the middle.
19September2011
Price: $8.00 Each
Package of 6 Translucent Vellum Collage Background 12 x 12 inch Papers
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This product has been out of production for quite some time and we just re-discovered that we had purchased it to sell. These lovely 12 inch square heavy vellum sheets are meant for scrapbooking but we love the collage flavor they offer.
The set includes six sheets:
Eclectic - a mélange of vintage style images: clocks, people, numbers, letters, mannequins and more
Notes - a vintage style musical composition
Wings - butterflies and dragonflies
Recipes - a scattered group of sepia vintage recipe reproductions
Farm Ledger - lovely old paper look with numbers and notes
French Letter - oh, la, la! Is it a billet doux? You'll have to read it yourself to find out.
Made in USA
Price: $9.00 per Package
Vintage Clear Plastic Wings Charms - Package of 5
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One of our customers found these for us and were we ever delighted! Such lovely angel wings, butterfly wings, fairy wings, .... These are made of hard plastic and are from the mid-20th century! We just love them because you can use them either way (as shown in the illustration).
Each has a textured, embossed side and a flat side, so they can be glued as well as used as charms!
You can paint them, rub them with pigments - there are just so many possibilities.
Each wing measures 1-3/4 inch across by 1 inch high.
6September2011
Price: $1.00 per Package
Intricately Detailed Laser-Cut Death's Head Moth
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Wouldn't this make a spectacular centerpiece for a necklace? Add some black crystals or rhinestones, or even some black glitter or krausbouillion. There are so many possibilities!
The trompe-d'oeuil photograph makes this component absolutely amazing. And the laser cutting is so precise that the antennae appear to be real!
Made famous in Silence of the Lambs, the Death's Head Moth is know by the vaguely representative human skull-shaped markings on its thorax. This image makes our beauty quite the representative of the Days of the Dead as well!
Each is laser cut from 1/8 inch thick Baltic birch and then laser cut. The sides are natural wood color and the back has been painted black. To use as jewelry, you may want to add a sealer.
Each measures 3-5/8 inches across by 1-7/8 inch high (by 1/8 inch thick).
25August2011
Price $2.85 Each
Antiqued Natural Brass Scarab Charm
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The scarab beetle represents resurrection and has been popular in adornment since ancient times. These are dung beetles who lay their eggs in the discards of life. And, as if miraculously, within a year, the babies are born! They represent the magnificence of the ecosystem at its finest.
Wearing a scarab - be it a stone, charm or bead - is expected to promise the wearer of another life and rebirth. Our little naturally aged brass charm measures 11/16 by 7/16 inch and is nicely designed so that it can be a charm or a glued or soldered component.
18August2011
Price: $1.69 each
Embossed Die Cut Reproduction Scrap - Girls at Play
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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.
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 England
24April2008
Price: $3.50 each
Set of 2 Quilled Dragonflies
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These cute little dragonflies have been made by quilling strips of paper. The original craft was developed by the indigenous Native American Indians using real porcupine quills. This craft based on the same stylings, but the designs are made from paper.
These were made with a slight adhesive that will allow you to position them in your work, but you might need your own glue to make sure that they really stick.
Each set consists of one green-toned dragonfly and one blue-toned dragonfly. Each measures approximately 2 inches in wingspan and about 1-3/4 inch from head to tail and. They are about 3/16 inch thick.
15July2011
Price: $3.99 per Set
Red Felt Party Hat with Spider Accent
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Won't you just be the belle or beau of the Hallowe'en Ball with this high quality old-fashioned party hat? It is made of red felt and has felt accents around the brim and a big old felt spider hanging from the tip top. There is a chin elastic that will help you keep it atop your head.
Each hat measures 7 inches high and the brim is 7-1/2 inches in diameter.
23July2011
Very Limited Availability
Price: $19.99 Each
Bright Yellow Felt Party Hat with Spider Accent
Won't you just be the belle or beau of the Hallowe'en Ball with this high quality old-fashioned party hat? It is made of bright yellow felt and has felt accents around the brim and a big old felt spider hanging from the tip top. There is a chin elastic that will help you keep it atop your head.
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Die Cut and Embossed Modern Scraps - Olga Elephant
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Olga is a special elephant, so much smaller than most other elephants. She has lots of friends and is always in a good mood. This lovely sheet of modern scraps is made in the tradition of the vintage ones and their reproductions. You'll find Olga sleeping, in the rain, with butterflies, skiing and more - 12 vignettes in all! The images are the perfect size for ATCs (Artist Trading Cards), greeting cards, for illustrating children's rooms and more.
The scrap relief sheet is approximately 9 inches by 7 inches, ready for you to clip and use in your artwork. The lady's image measures 8-1/4 by 4 inches.
And each sheet is lightly and artfully embossed to accent the expert die cutting - so well done, that very little trimming is necessary..
7July2011
Sweet Victorian-Inspired Ribbon by the Repeat of 3 Motifs - PARIS
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This brand new ribbon has the look and feel like a vintage counterpart. It is an off white, almost eggshell with dark taupe images printed and spaced nicely. Each of the individual motifs are delicately printed and feature a Victorian style label or image.
The first is a sweet girl with her flowers. The next is a facsimile of a label for les Galeries St-Martin in Paris. The last is a White Clover Honey label reproduction.
The images are about 1-3/4 by 1-1/2 inch but can be trimmed if you please.
We are offering this by a repeat of the three images illustrated in our photograph - one of each image all connected. Yours will be cut to order all in one piece. Each repeat is about 7-1/2 inches and will be cut on the bar that is between the motifs. The ribbon itself is 40mm wide (a bit over 1-1/2 inch).
It has a silken or rayon feel, but we suspect this to be a cotton-polyester blend. It was not marked when we received it.
6July2011
Price: 42¢ Per Repeat
Vintage Spun Glass Ornament - Floral Spray & Red Dresden Butterfly
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Made of vintage spun glass and a vintage floral spray embossed and die cut chromolithograph scrap isn't just pretty on one side. The other boasts a lovely and rare yellow Dresden butterfly. 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 flower scraps differ slightly. Please le us choose one for you.
Made in Germany
20June2011
Vintage Item - Limited Availability
Price: $10.50 each
Sweet Little White Butterfly Lace Motif - Perfect as Faerie or Angel Wings
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Our cute little lace butterfly is perfect on its own as an appliqué or adornment for fabric projects, but it will also make lovely little angel or fairy wings!
Each motif measures about 7/8 inch wide by 3/4 inch high.
Price: 38¢ each
Darling Ivory Dragonfly Lace Motif - Can Double as Faerie or Angel Wings
Price: 48¢ each
Vintage Chenille Praying Mantis
Contrary to popular thought, the Praying Mantis is not a type of grasshopper. In fact, are not even in the same insect order - they are actually closer to a cockroach or a termite! They are aptly named as their sitting position often resembles someone in prayer. However, the same bug might easily be called preying mantis, as this is a predatory insect.
The praying mantis is revered in some cultures and in others s/he is feared. But, we're quite sure that you'll just be taken with our fellow, as he is made of soft wired chenille.
He is old store stock - never used - and measures about 2-1/2 inches long in the position in the picture. Of course, you might choose to maneuver his wiry body into another position, and then of course he'll be shorter or longer.
He arrives with his original Made in Japan label.
Made in Japan
Price: $4.25 each
Vintage Chenille Dragonfly with Organdy Wings & Googly Eyes
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This lovely dragonfly has been created with so much care that s/he has survived over 60 years! It hails from the 1950s. An old warehouse find, these dragonflies were stored in their original boxes, so each is in fantastic shape!
The body is made of lettuce-colored chenille and features hand wired organdy double wings in a pretty blue. Our dragonfly's googly eyes are glued to the round head with such care that s/he appears to be looking at you.
Mostly every one we have comes with the original Made in Japan label.
When posed as pictured, s/he measures just about 2-3/4 inches Long. And from wing to wing (these can be spread out as little or as much as you like), the measurement is about 2 inches. Each arrives on a fabric covered green stem that is about 4 inches long.
24May2011
Price: $4.75 each
Vintage Novelty Beetle Pin with White Paste Stones
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Pins like these were very popular from the 1940s through the 1960s, maybe even a bit later. They were sold at the old five and ten cent stores (or five and dimes). There used to be two of them in this small town in the 1950s. the wooden and glass cases were filled to the brim with all sorts of wonderful things - things even kids could buy for their moms - and nice enough that Mom could wear it proudly.
This little pin measures about 1 inch long by just over 1-1/4 inch wide. The depth of the pin is determined by the legs, which are repositionable. (Please be careful, these are novelty pins, not meant to last a life time! We're delighted that they lasted long enough for us to offer them to you!
The features have been hand painted. Please allow for some variation, as you might expect from novelty products.
Sadly, these pins, along with the stores, have all but disappeared! We're happy to offer you some of the kitschy little items we've been able to re-find. We hope they engender the wonderful nostalgic feelings in you as they did in us.
18May2011
Price: $3.15 each
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Large Handmade Lampwork Glass Dragonfly Beads
Each of these highly detailed glass beads is one of a kind. They were made with the process of lampwork, an ancient glass-forming technique of using a very hot flame to melt glass. At one time this technique was practiced over oil lamps. Today, gases like mapp and propane are used for a more consistent flame height and temperature.
Each bead measures about 1-1/2 inch from tail to head and and the wingspan is about 1-5/8 inch. We especially like their long tails! The stringing hole travels from head to tail.
Colors and details vary, so, please let us choose one for you.
31March2011
Artisan-Made, Limited Availability
Price: $3.35 each
Hand made Bone Scrimshaw scarab & Flower Bead
These lovely beads are made of smooth polished bone that measures 7/8 inch by 1/2 inch. Once created, they have been decorated in delicate scrimshaw. One one side is a black and white flower in all its glory (you might choose to add color yourself). On the other, is a good-luck scarab or ladybug with color accents.
Of course, due to the tremendous amount of handwork on each bead, you'll find variation in each. This makes them ever so much more special. However, the designs are the same as the ones illustrated, so they match well.
Two beads are shown for illustration of either side.
Vintage Orange Chenille Bug with golden legs and Buggy Stamen Eyes
Our not-so-creepy little bug might have been a spider - but s/he only has 6 pretty golden legs! The eyes are made of flower stamens!
S/he is a fabulous 1-3/8 inch long and about 1-1/2 inch wide - but you can reposition the legs, if you choose! Each one sits atop a wire stem and some even have their Made in Japan tags!
16February2011
Price: $3.25 each
Matte Black Dresden Spider Web & Spider - Package of 3
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Hallowe'en Scraps & Dresdens Grab Bag
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This scary spider sits right in the center of the web ready to pounce on its victim - oh, my, we hope it's not you! Each of these wonderfully detailed black matte paper Dresdens measures about 2-1/4 inch at the widest. What fun these will be for Halloween hats and party favors or invitations.
Both sides are black, so you might choose to hang them from transparent thread upon your black feather tree to the surprise and morbid delight of your ghoulish friends!
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!
30December2009
Price: $1.70 per Package
Golden Honeycomb Charm with Flying Bee
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Our little golden bee is busily buzzing his way to the honeycomb. We love this little articulated charm because the little bee seems to be flying right to the hive!
It measures about 1 inch high including the hang loop and about 9/16 inch wide.
02December2010
Out of Stock
Price: $2.85 Each
Vintage Mr. Dobee & Jack-in-the-Box Romper Room Iron On Transfer
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From 1953 through the 1990s, Romper Room was a staple in every USA-television-watching child's home. Children learned the Pledge of Allegiance, good manners, songs and crafts. The magic mirror might have conjured your picture or name if you were lucky!
For those fans of those wonderful shows, we're delighted to share these fun iron-on transfers. You might just iron them on and use them as is - or, maybe you'll even stitch over or around them.
Each full-size transfer is 6 inches square with 7 Mr. Do-Bee images circling a larger Jack-in-the-Box in the center.
We believe these to be from the 1960s. They are in great condition and will add nicely to your sewing collection, your Romper Room collection, or, indeed will be fun to use in your artwork.
So, DO BE a good boy or girl, please!
Printed in USA
5November2010
Vintage Item, Limited Availability
Was: $5.25 now: $4.65 each
Day of the Dead Mariposa (butterfly) Fairy or Charm
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The Monarch Butterfly represents transformation and is known for its affinity to such change in Mexico. This lovely mariposa (butterfly) features a Day of the Dead calavera as its center. So, we suspect this just must be a Day of the Dead Mariposa Fairy.
Measuring 7/8 inch high (including the loop) by 3/4 inch wide. This little skeleton with butterfly wings will charm your every project that celebrates the traditional holiday.
Two charms are shown to illustrate front and back.
9September2010
Price: $1.04 each
Pretty Large Golden Double-Sided Butterfly Dresden
This gorgeous butterfly is double-sided and is perfect all by itself - just add a golden cord and voilà - a Victorian-style holiday ornament! The large size makes it just right for lots of applications, including faerie wings!
The butterfly measures 4-3/4 inches from wingtip to wingtip and 3-1/8 inch from top to bottom.
Add a touch of glitter and you'll really have something spectacular!
The embossing on these reliefs is superb, as is the trimming. Our butterfly is new but is made in the same fashion as they have been for many, many decades!
1November2010
Price: $4.10 each
Vintage Hand-Painted Butterfly Pin
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This vintage butterfly pin is made from golden metal and has been hand painted. It measures 1-1/4 inch high by 1-3/8 inch wide. The finishing is typical of novelties made in the mid-20th century. They are all a bit imperfect because of that. Some of these are marked Hong Kong on the back and others are plain. Still others are marked HK.
Each of the pins has 2 indentations for gluing rhinestones, crystals, or for painting.
These pins are from the 1950s and were meant for sale in 5 and 10 cent stores such as Murphy's, Ben Franklin and Woolworths. We love them for embellishment and just for the memories!
Not for children.
Made in Hong Kong
1August2010
Price: $1.35 each
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Embossed Die Cut Reproduction Scraps - Bugs & Flowers
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This is a new production of vintage-style German scraps. They are produced by the last remaining German factory using old templates and historic plates that were used so many years ago. Many of the designs go back as far as 100 years. We can't be sure of the origins of this particular design, but we can be sure that the scraps are just lovely.
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.
28June2010
Lacey & Delicate Golden Butterfly Dresdens - Package of 4
These sweet butterfly Dresdens are made of golden metallic paper - and are so lacey and delicate, you'll think of so very many uses for them. You might also consider them for fairy wings!
These highly detailed wings are shiny golden paper on one side and matte white on the other side The embossing makes you believe they just might be real butterflies! Each butterfly measures 2-1/2 inches at the widest and about 1-1/2 inches high.
Price: $1.65 per Package
Lacey & Delicate Matte White Butterfly Dresdens - Package of 4
These sweet butterfly Dresdens are made of matte white paper - and are so lacey and delicate, you'll think of so very many uses for them. You might also consider them for fairy wings!
These highly detailed wings are perfect as they are. Or, because of the nature of the matte paper, you might consider coloring them with watercolors, colored pencils, chalks or dyes for a very special effect!
Each butterfly measures 2-1/2 inches at the widest and about 1-1/2 inches high.
Invisible Bugs Magic Picture Book
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Rub the blank spaces on each page of this little book with the tip of a pencil (yes, a pencil! - not a marker - not a pen) and find out which bugs bore through wood; which large, hairy spider living in warm climates can survive more than 25 years; and what long, slender bug looks like a tree twig. Answers to these and 13 other nature-related puzzles are revealed by your pencil rubbings!
Learn and have fun at the same time - and all with creepy crawlers (and fliers)!
28May2010
Price: 1.50 Each
Bees & Beehive Embossed Metallic Seals (Package of 12)
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.
SilverCrow Classic, Re-added 26May2010
Price: $3.25 per package
Day of the Dead Fancy Butterfly (Mariposa)
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So there are insects in the afterworld after all - or, at least so it seems with this little Day of the Dead mariposa. S/he is an ever-so-fancy butterfly. Our elegant friend is made of red Mexican clay and wire. S/he measures about 5 inches high (the antennae add another 1-1/2 inch). From wing to wing, s/he measures about 4-3/4 inches wide.
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.
Butterflies have special meaning throughout Mexico. 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.
Wing color and design varies slightly, but each and everyone of these is just wonderful!
Hecho a Mano en Mexico
16May2010
Price: $57.00 each
Beautiful Butterfly Die Cut
This reproduction of an antique scrap is new, but in the tradition of Victorian scraps and die cut ornaments of old. This pretty blue butterfly seems to be already in flight.
This can easily be used as a delightful gift tag an old-fashioned ornament or as an addition to your artwork. Use a bit of mica or glass glitter and you might even fool someone into thinking this is a vintage paper ornament. The little die cut is made of lightweight cardboard rather than paper, so you might even add an easel backing for stand-up display.
Highly embossed and deftly trimmed, it is ready to use right away. She measures 4-3/8 inches high by 4-7/8 inches wide.
This gorgeous die cut would make perfect fairy wings!
Price: $1.00 each
Silvery Spider Web Charm with Dangling Spider
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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
Booklet of 10 See-Thru Butterflies Stickers
Add a touch of whimsy with crystalline butterfly stickers! Here's an airy swarm of see-thru butterflies - ready to alight on notebooks, scrapbooks, greeting cards and just about anywhere else. Ten transparent stickers bring a subtle beauty to any background.
Adorn your stationery, gift wrap, arts and crafts and other projects with the beautiful butterflies in this sticker collection, each one set on a transparent background. You get to decide what colors your stickers should be by placing them on different colored backgrounds.
Choose a red background for a red stickers, an orange background for an orange sticker or a blue background to turn your sticker blue! You can even make them spotted, striped or tie-dyed by choosing special papers.
To use the stickers, simply peel and apply!
6May2010
Price $2.00 per booklet
Vintage Raw Brass Stamping - Butterfly
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Created from raw brass, these vintage butterfly stampings are quite lovely. Their patina from natural aging is hard to match with pseudo-aging agents. So, we think these are quite usable as is. Of course, you can alter them in any manner you please.
Each motif measures 1-3/8 inch at the widest and 1-1/4 inch from top to bottom. The wings are bent slightly upward, allowing the motif to resemble a butterfly in flight.
29January2010
Price: $1.65 each
3D Art Postcard - Metamorphosis
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In this artist's dream, the caterpillar became the butterfly that became the beautiful woman. Set on a mysterious background of clouds, this lovely card will amaze the person receive your note!
It's difficult to illustrate the transformations in his movements online, so you'll just have to trust us that he's lots of fun!
Printed in Germany
24February2010
Butterfly Nicho
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Day of the Dead Fairy Kit
At once primitive and delicate, our hand made, antiqued tin butterfly nicho is one of the most charming we've seen. Its sweet look makes it perfect for a little guardian shrine for a new baby or toddler's room. We also think it would be great for showcasing your Day of the Dead Fairy or Angel.
Monarch butterflies are treasured throughout the world for their beauty and the rebirth and metamorphosis that they represent.
The tiny door is simple and held by the rolled tin closure that is typical of such traditional tin nichos. The entire piece measures about 6 to 6-1/2 inches high and 3-1/2 to 4 inches wide
There is a hanging loop on the back for your convenience. Each is unique as these nichos are all handmade. So, please let us chose one for you.
Hecho a Mano en México
09November2009
Price: $16.75 Each
Giant Fancy Golden Faerie Wings (Butterfly) Dresden
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What a very special Dresden! Be it a butterfly, a moth or even fairy's wings, the detail is amazing. The trimming is beyond precise and the embossed accents are simply stunning.
Each side is gorgeous as the gilded paper is perfectly applied to either side. Each butterfly measures 4-3/8 inch by 4-3/4 inch. Dresdens just like this one were often hung by golden threads on holiday trees, in windows and elsewhere.
Just imagine the lucky fairy who wears these wings! You can accent the cutting with colorful paints (use paints made for metals, or alcohol-based markers, for the easiest application). Or sprinkle some stardust lightly on the wings.
Price: $3.90 Each
Sparkly Web Bag of Spiders
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What a creepy party favor for your special scary party! This delightfully orange organza bag features a sparkly black flocked spiderweb on it. Open up the 3 by 5 inch bag and you'll find one dozen arachnids each measuring 2-1/2 inches from front to back and 2 inches wide!
When you cinch the orange satin ribbon ties, you'll hide the spiders inside!
Assembled in USA of Imported Parts
1September2008
Price: $3.25 per set
Silvery Jet Black Crystal Spider Charm
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This elegant, and just a bit spooky spider charm makes a sweet and delicate necklace - with a lightweight silver chain or even a satin ribbon. Our little fellow has a clear crystal head and a stunning black crystal body.
The spider measures just 3/4 inch wide from 4 legs to 4 legs and about 1/2 inch from head to back.
Made in Czech Republic
25October2009
Price $2.25 each
Assortment of Hallowe'en Dresdens & Scraps
More Dresdens & Scraps
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, Re-Added 22October2009
Price: $8.85 per Package
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.
Remember, butterfly wings make great fairy wings!
SilverCrow Classic
Price: $1.50 Per Booklet
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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
Arachnid & Web Necklace
More Pendants & Necklaces
More Spiders & Other Bugs
Charlotte's (That Famous Spider) Necklace
This dreadfully tasteful costume necklace certainly possesses Gothic intrigue. Petite crystals and black stones are handset upon this seasonal ghouly-girl chocker. There is a 3-inch extender on the choker help you fit it just right. An elegant spider hangs by a thread at the base of the web.
Fans of NCIS might fancy themselves as Abby, the ever so cool scientist, when wearing such a gorgeous specimen!
3August2009
Price: $46.50 each
3D Lenticular Stickers on a Postcard - Butterflies
More Butterflies & Insects
With 10 fantastic lenticular stickers, this is one of the coolest postcards around! Each sticker features the same butterfly flying - wings moving in and out!
The postcard is a standard European size (5-3/4 by 4-1/8 inch). The 2 larger stickers measure 2-1/2 inches wide by 1-7/8 inch high. The 4 mid-sized stickers measure 1-3/4 by 7/8 inch. The smallest 4 measure 7/8 inch square.
The transformation and movement in these stickers is remarkable. Fascinating as they are on-line, you'll be truly amazed when you see them in person.
23June2009
Price: $4.95 each
Embossed Die Cut Reproduction Scrap - New Butterflies - Set 2
Moths and butterflies are amongst the most beautiful creatures in the world - at least some of them are. And this new scrap sheet captures so many vibrantly gorgeous ones. And, don't forget - butterfly wings make great fairy wings!
20July2009
One Ounce Chunk of Natural Beeswax
More Naturals
More Specialty Tools
There is only one way to make these chunks of natural beeswax - to harvest it from beehives. We let the apiarists do that for us. Each little chunk goes a long, long way in preventing threads from tangling.
Pull your thread across the beeswax chunk before using it and it will also strengthen your thread and prevent rotting of natural threads. This is a must for any serious beading enthusiast - especially if you are reproducing vintage pieces!
Two chunks are illustrated for variability. This is a natural product, so please expect some variation.
19May2009
Sample Dead Fairy Close-Up
SilverCrow Exclusive
DIY Dead Fairy Kit
More DIY & Kits
Refill Skeletons
We were only dreaming of faeries and mariposas and then we came across one: a dead fairy. Oh, now don't worry, s/he is still quite fey - still quite the fairy, but just no so alive.
The SilverCrow Dead Fairy (or, Day of the Dead Fairy, if you will) Kit has just about everything you need to create two of your own:
2 Skeleton Dead Fairy Bodies
2 Sets of Mariposa (Butterfly) Wings
2 Tiny Rolls of Tulle for the Skirting
2 Teensy Butterflies to Hold
2 Teensy Flowers to Hold
Glitter Glue
9 Stick-On Rhinestone Crystals
a Needle & Spool of Thread
The fairy body measures 2 inches high if s/he is standing. These are little plastic bodies and can be manipulated by bending the arms and legs and neck a bit if you're careful. You'll still need some adhesive and your own scissors, and of course, lots of imagination!
Each kit arrives with a portrait of our sample. (It's well known that it is impossible to photograph live faeries!)
The sample fairy pictured with the kit is not included. The color of the glitter glue, wings, tulle, flowers and teensy butterflies may differ.
Made in USA of USA & Imported Parts
4April2009
Price: $8.50 Per Kit
Old-Style Plastic Flower with Happy Ladybug
More Ladybugs & Other Insects
This lucky ladybug has decided to land right in the middle of a big little white plastic flower (measuring about 1-1/8 inch in diameter). The tiny bug measures about 3/8 inch. How perfect for making barrettes, or other lucky little projects. We think it a sweet addition to the front porch of a dollhouse, too.
24March2009
Price: 85¢ Each
Silvery Stretch Charm Bracelet - Eternal Good Karma
More Love, Romance & Valentine's Day
More Buddha
Stretchy bracelets are great because they fit almost anyone, but also because they are easy to wear - no clasps or catches! This very special bracelet features three silvery links that make the bracelet almost resemble a cuff or bangle. At the front there are six sweet little charms. The longest measures just 1/2 inch:
Butterfly - Buddha - Heart Ohm/Wheel of Life - Key - Fleur di Lis
The bracelet is so lovely it belies its price. The rich feel will make you feel the karma even more!
12February2009
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
Silvery Birds and Butterflies Dresdens - Sheet of 10 Dresdens
More Birds of All Kinds
These are highly embossed heavy-weight silvery Dresden bird and butterfly motifs. They are perfect for making ornaments because the are bright and shiny silver - just like the Victorian Dresdens! There are pairs of birds and butterflies - in mirror image. And, you can use the butterflies to make fairy wings, too!
Long used for embellishing ornaments and glued to other paper scraps and decoupage projects, these wonderful motifs are appropriate for just about any holiday.
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! The measurements are 9 by 7.5 centimeters.
29January2009
Price: $11.50 per sheet
Charlotte's Necklace
More Necklaces
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
Price: $19.95 Each
Hand-Glittered Embossed Die Cut Reproduction Scrap - Butterflies & Birds
More Scraps
More Birds
There is something so special about glitter! Just add a bit of it to something dowdy and voilà - something extraordinary. But, it's even better when a touch of glitter is added to something beautiful - then you have something gorgeous.
These brightly colored reproduction scraps are an example of that extra touch. Ten delightful butterflies are flying amidst three gorgeous parrots and all have been hand glittered and are ready to use in your next project - be it a collage or a card!
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 die cutting.
24November2008
Price: $4.95 per sheet
Mini Hand-Painted Ceramic Day of the Dead Mariposa (Butterfly) or Fairy Bead
More Day of the Dead Sundries & Specialties
More Day of the Dead Figurines
Such gorgeous butterflies - and just the perfect beads for the Days of the Dead! What a lovely addition to a shrine or ofrenda these would make.
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.
The stringing hole goes from top to bottom and measures just under 3mm, so it should accommodate many beading techniques. The beads measure 1 inch from top to bottom and 1-1/8 inch from wing tip to wing tip.
No two are painted the same and wing color differs, as does the decoration. Each little butterfly has a flower in her hair as well!
We will try to honor your request for a color preference, but we cannot guarantee any particular color, so please let us choose one for you. If you order more than one and want similar coloring, please let us know and we'll try to honor that, too.
Several mariposa beads shown for illustration only.
3October2008
Price: $4.15 each
Color Request:
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
Crows & Bees Note Card
More Note Cards
More Crows
From Fresh Frances, this delightfully black and white note card is accented with crows and bees and nothing else. The graceful silhouettes of the birds and the bees that adorn this card make for a clever double entendre.
Each note card is printed on creamy white Italian textured cover-weight cotton paper, with a complementary envelope. Crow lovers and bee lovers and those who love both will be charmed! The card measures 4-1/4 by 5-1/2 inches.
8September2008
Natural Beetle Wings
Beetle Wing Pin
These delicate yet strong natural beetle wings are from the Thai Emerald Beetle (sternaceras echisinata/acquisagnata). For years they have been used traditionally as jewelry and ornament. The wing is curved slightly toward the back, just as on the beetle. The beetles die after reproducing, and the Hill Tribes in the northern forests of Thailand consider them good luck and wear them in many manners.
Their natural iridescent color is just tremendous. Each one has a small hole in the wider end, ready to use in your project. Because these are so lightweight, they make wonderful earring components. Of course, each of these is different because they are natural. Wing sizes average around 1-1/4 inch long by 3/8 inch wide.
Imported from Thailand
19June2008
Price: 75¢ each
Arachnid Earrings
Matching Arachnid Necklace
More Earrings
These dreadfully tasteful crystal earrings certainly possesses Gothic intrigue. Petite crystals and black stones are handset upon this seasonal ghouly-girl chocker. An elegant spider seems to dangle by a crystal rhinestone thread from each of these stud earrings.
22October2009
Price: $21.95 Pair
Why Not eat insects? - A Facsimile Reproduction Book
More Books
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
Was: $10.00 Now: $8.00 Each
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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
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!
Remember, butterfly wings (even tiny ones) make great fairy wings!
Acid-free inks paper and adhesives were used in producing this delightful booklet.
Vintage-style Metal Butterfly Pins - Card of 1 Dozen Pins
Faeries And Other Butterfly-Winged Creatures
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.
And, don't forget that butterfly wings are great for making fairy wings!
And, in fact, the price is lower today than it was in the 1950s!!
Limited Availability - Discontinued by Manufacturer
Price: $12.00 per Card
Embossed Die Cut Reproduction Scrap - New Butterflies
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.
6March2008
authentic Alice in Wonderland Scraps - Sheet 1
More Lewis Carroll & Alice
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
Price: $3.50 per sheet
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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.
Large Coconut Sculptural Mask - Mariposa (Butterfly)
More Wall Art
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
More Butterfly Scraps
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
Vintage Hallowe'en Napkin
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.
5September2007
Price $2.45 Each
Handmade Pendant - Chase a Rainbow
More Necklaces & Pendants
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
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.
14June2006
Price: $1.25 Each
Sour Cream and Onion Crickettes!
Try Bacon & Cheese 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.
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
30March2007
Not Returnable
Price: $2.25 Box
Ant Marionette
More Toys & Games
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
Was: $25.00 Now: $10.50 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
See the Rubber Art Stamps
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.
Cabinet of Curiosities - 50 Gift Tags & Ribbons
More Decorative Tags
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
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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