SilverCrow Creations - Ornament Components
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Small Lined Papier Mâché Ball Box Ornament
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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 and Easter, you can certainly decorate it for any season, using Victorian Scraps and Dresdens, glass or mica glitter or even paint! Each ball is about 2-1/4 inches in diameter and lined with pink or purple accented decorative paper.
Made in Germany
12February2010
Price: $3.65 each
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Vintage Silver Angel Hair Bullion - 10 gram package
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Other Ornament Components
More Krausbouillion, Crinkle Wire & Other Tinsel
If you love krausbouillion, you'll adore this much finer version - and it's vintage as well! From the mid-20th century or earlier, our lovely bullion can be used to decorate your finer ornaments, or sew or embroider it and make your very own passementerie!
You can pull it just like our other crinkle wires, but this one is ever so smooth and slippery. Once it is pulled and lengthened, the crinkly wire is so very fine and delicate that it just must be angel hair. It's diameter is barely 1.5mm,
25January2010
Vintage item - Limited Availability
Price: $8.85 Per Package
Ice Blue Crystal Flower Spray
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Our crystal flower sprays are just gorgeous. The main color is an icy blue (not quite as bright as our illustration). At the center of each posy is a sparkling faceted crystal stone. The silvery wires accent the flowers brilliantly.
From stem to tip of each flower, the measurement is about 4-1/2 inches. Each blossom is just about 5/8 inch in diameter. The six flowers in each bunch are easily untwisted to use separately if you choose.
Made in Mexico
23January2010
Price: $4.00 Per Spray
Larger (18mm) Spun Cotton Pink-Topped Amanita Mushrooms - Bundle of 3
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Pink Feather Tree
Old-fashioned spun cotton mushrooms have graced Christmas trees, corsages and other items for decades. These lovely amanita mushrooms are created of spun cotton and made by the same family business that made the vintage red and brown mushrooms we offer. The company has really gone out of business, but agreed to make some of these gorgeous pink mushrooms especially for the American trade.
These new stock mushrooms measure about 3/4 inch from the bottom of the stem to the top of the cap and could very easily pass for the vintage ones as the technique is exactly the same.
The pink caps are hand stained to look real (if there really are pink mushrooms, that is). They are are highly lacquered and are dotted with little white spots - just like the real mushrooms! The stems are wire wrapped in light 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.
Maybe the Easter Bunny had his eye on these, too! Why else would he start passing out eggs?
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.
We love them for St Valentine's Day projects. Wouldn't they be stunning on a Pink Feather Tree?
14January2010
Special Production - Limited Availability
Price: 1.45 per bundle
Silvery Metal Mesh Tubing - Titanium - 30 inch Package
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This really cool component appears to be a ribbon of metal mesh at first glimpse. The fun arrives after you start playing with it. It is really a metal wire-knit tube. Be careful, because it is fragile, but it will hold up well overtime as long as you handle with care.
You can create a necklace by adding crimps on the ends or choker clamps, or use your imagination for finishing.
You can pull and shape this mesh endlessly. It begins with a 6mm flatten diameter. You can open it up and put beads inside and it will stretch as any knit tube would. Of course, as you stretch it wider, it becomes shorter. You can knot it between beads or even put some of the beads on the outside. What fun you'll have!
If you change your mind, it is easily reshaped by flattening it out again and pulling on either end.
Mesh can be pulled and shaped into interesting forms. Reshaping is accomplished by rolling and pulling the entire strand tight, however, you may affect the overall length of your mesh by pulling on it.
Mesh arrives pre-cut to a 30 inch length.
Made in Italy or China
11January2010
Out of Stock
Price: $8.99 Each
Velvet Rose Leaves in Variegated Purple and Green
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The illustration surely does not show how gorgeous these leaves are! In variegated purples and deep olives, these millinery quality rose leaves are mad of velvet and wired for easy positioning in your display.
The leaves are in groups of 3 in varying widths and lengths from about 1 inch to 2 inches wide and about 2 to 2-1/4 inches high. There are six clusters of 3 leaves ready for you to fan out or cluster together for just the right look.
Imported
Price: $7.90 per Spray
Refill Straws for Straw Star Making - Package of 50 Natural
Kits (Including Straw Star Kits)
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Environmentally friendly straw ornaments have been popular throughout Europe for over a century. If you have become addicted to straw star-making, then you'll probably need these refills. If you've never made them, then maybe you should give it a tray with one of our our kits.
30December2009
Price: $2.05 per Package
Teensy (10mm) Spun Cotton Pink-Topped Amanita Mushrooms - Bundle of 3
These new stock mushrooms measure about 1/2 inch from the bottom of the stem to the top of the cap and could very easily pass for the vintage ones as the technique is exactly the same.
Tree not included.
5January2010
Price: 1.25 per bundle
Real German Krausbouillion Crinkle Wire - Medium Golden Strand
This is the real deal! Our old-fashioned crinkle wire is exactly like the tinsel used on antique European holiday ornaments - only it is new. This authentic crinkle wire is made in the same manner as it was years and years ago. Their is a very slight spiral look to this wonderful wire. But, it is stretchable just like the old-time crinkle wire. It seems a bit more buoyant than our other wires.
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 your feather tree!
Each strand is about 1/2 metre long (about 20 inches). The diameter of our stunning Pistachio Green krausbouillion is just over 2mm in diameter. Each strand is individually packaged in a reusable small plastic round container.
Price: $2.80 Per Strand
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!
Price: $1.70 per Package
Small Bottle Brush Tree
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Based on the original bottle brush trees from the early 20th century, these cute little trees are made just like the vintage ones, but they're new. This little 3-inch high tree is dark green just like the ones in the forest. You can use it for scenes featuring winter or summer weather - you might even decide to add some of your own mica flakes or other faux snow!
The little base is even painted in gold!
25December2009
Price: 48¢ each
Vintage Lucite Starburst Cabochon in Ivory
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We have always been celluloid and plastic fans here at SilverCrow. There are ever so many possibilities. Especially fun are the flat-backed cabochons like this wonderful starburst! The ivory color is wonderful for winter wonderland or even religious scenes. It measures about 27mm wide and high, so you might even consider it for assemblage jewelry.
The small indentation in the center looks lovely as is, but will be even more spectacular if you glue in a rhinestone, a bead or another embellishment!
Two starbursts are shown for illustration.
Made in USA
24December2009
Vintage Item - Limited Availability
Price: 89¢ each
Vintage Belgian Sequins in Brick Red - 66 gram Bundle
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These enchanting sequins are unused old store stock from the 1920s and 1930s. These are flat matte sequins that measure between 4mm and 5mm in diameter. We had planned on selling them by the strand, but because these are original bundles, we thought it better to leave them intact for collectors.
Warning: In bunches, these have an unpleasant scent. Early plastics like these sequins often contained formaldehyde and other unpleasant additives. Once separated, the scent dissipates and the sequins are in fine condition.
Made in Belgium
22September2009
$51.00 per Bundle
Vintage French Sequins in Seafoam
These enchanting sequins are unused old store stock from the 1920s and 1930s. These are flat sequins that measure 5mm in diameter. We had planned on selling them by the strand, but because these are original bundles, we thought it better to leave them intact for collectors.
Made in France
24March2008
66g bundle (10 strands)
Small Bottle Brush Tree with Frosty Snow
Based on the original bottle brush trees from the early 20th century, these cute little trees are made just like the vintage ones, but they're new. This little 3-inch high tree features some frosty cold snow for your winter scenes as you add to your holiday décor or your miniature railroad, or anywhere you can imagine. The little base is even painted in gold!
19December2009
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Victorian Christmas Ornament Kit - Makes 15+ Ornaments!
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Ornament Supplies
Elegant Christmas ornaments are everywhere today - many are even manufactured by traditional artisans. But, we're quite taken by those Victorian ornaments of old - particularly the old German ornaments. Now you can make a whole tree full of your own vintage style Victorian Ornaments. We've put together a very special kit full of new and vintage components so that you can make all 15 of the pretty pieces in our sample and have enough materials left to make many more!
Packed inside the reusable kraft covered box you'll find almost everything you'll need to start your own traditions and create your own ornaments:
* Lots of Vintage and new golden and silvery Dresden paper trims
* Dresden ornament bases
* Lots Vintage and new Victorian style chromolithograph paper scraps
* Vintage nut/favor cups
* Vintage filigree Christmas ribbon
* Fabric ribbon
* Silver cord
* Twisted paper cording
* Spun glass angel hair
* Spun glass components (wheel, tail and wing)
* Silvery krausbouillion traditional crinkle wire
* Vintage pressed cotton and lacquered amanita mushrooms
* Felt
* Pressed cotton
* Vintage and new crepe paper
* Lametta tinsel fringe
* Chenille stems
* Tinsel wire
* Vintage gummed Eureka Christmas seals
* Hard-to-find real metal Engelshaar (angel hair)
* Vintage German tinsel star
* German glass glitter
* Real mica glitter
* Stocking template
* Complete instructions for making 15 different ornaments
You'll need your own good white paper glue, a stapler and a needle and thread.
Some of the pieces may vary slightly from the picture, but all kits have all the pieces you need to complete all of the ornaments in the sample and more!
Some of the vintage items are not available for sale individually, so you'll be able to make your own exclusive ornaments. If bought separately, these items would be so very much more expensive. You might even be able to sell your ornaments!
Assembled in USA of USA & Imported Parts
3December2009
Price: $45.00 Per Kit
New German Small Spun Glass Tail
Vintage Spun Glass Tail
If you love vintage German ornaments and would like to make them yourself, then you'll love these brand new spun glass tails. Each measures just about 2-1/2 inches long. You can spread the tail (or skirt), but be careful, because the fine fibers may break loose from the glued end.
These pieces are made by hand in a factory in Lauscha, Germany in the same manner they have been made for decades. They are elegantly crafted by highly-skilled artisans in the traditional manner.
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. You might choose to use rubber, latex or Nitrile gloves when handling the glass.
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.
Price: 58¢ each
New German Small Spun Glass Wheel
Vintage Spun Glass Wheel
If you love vintage German ornaments and would like to make them yourself, then you'll love these brand new spun glass tails. Each measures just 2 inches to 2-1/4 inch inches in diameter. Just add a tiny scrap, some krausbouillion or a Dresden and you'll have a wonderful old-fashioned ornament.
Price: $1.75 each
Rusty Screen - 60 Inch Roll
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Wow! Just imagine what you can do with a full 5 feet of this great rusty screen! Almost like ribbon, this metal mesh is 3-1/2 inches wide and arrives in a roll.
Make card backgrounds, book covers, altered items - you name it! Position it atop your artwork, adding mystery to any project.
Wrap it around an ordinary flower-pot for an extraordinary look!
Made in China
SilverCrow Classic, Updated 30July2009
Price: $3.75 Per Roll
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Vintage Ivy Wax Motif
Vintage motifs like these were used to decorate candles, papier mâché eggs and ornaments and even crèches and the like. These are still on the original aged waxed paper and are in superb shape. There may be a small amount of breakage, but because they are wax, they are easily positioned back in place.
We can envision all types of uses for these, but most of all, we love them because they are so old, hailing from pre-World War II Germany. Each motif measures approximately 9-1/4 by 3-1/2 inches and may be trimmed for use.
Please be careful with these as they are extremely delicate, but still very usable!
16November2009
Vintage Item, Limited Availability
Price: $22.50 Each
Vintage Celluloid Double Blackbird Cabochon
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Single Blackbird Cabochon
Our lovely blackbirds are made of celluloid (aka cellulose) and feature a flat back for gluing onto your projects. Add a jump ring between their beaks and add a chain. They are a wonderful jet black opaque and are nicely detailed to accentuate their wings, tail feathers and faces. Because they are made of plastic, you can easily drill through them to attach other adornments.
These crows or ravens measure about 3 inches by 1-1/2 inch, so they'll make a substantial statement! They hail from the mid-20th century (around the 1950s or 1960s).
Made in USA or Imported
10March2009
Price: $2.10 each
Silver Alloy Double Headpins (or Stamens) - WOW!
Just wait till you start playing with these. For the jeweler or milliner or artist of any kind, we think you'll be amazed with these double-headed headpins. Use them to twist around beads to form a cage. They also make a very special stamen in hand-made flowers.
You might even fold the pin in half and slide the loop through your stone, bead or charm and the ends through the loop. The possibilities only end with your imagination.
Although these are new, they are truly old-school, having been used in jewelry making earlier in the 20th century.
Measuring 60mm, this fine gauge (1mm) silver alloy wire is flexible, but very sturdy. The ball heads (not flat) are hand-formed.
6April2009
Limited Availability
Package of 10 Pieces
Price: $2.00 per Package
Optometric Lens
More Collage & Assemblage Items
The favorite of collage, assemblage and jewelry artists for some time, optical lenses (originally from an optometrist’s trial lens sets) are great to add focus to any project. Ours are in excellent condition with few (if any) nicks. The rims may be silvery or golden - and many boast a rich patina or aging, adding to their charm and value. Lenses also differ in thickness and may have some frosting and even a number or symbol on the metal or on the lens itself.
Most hail from the early to mid 1900s; some from a bit later. Some of the lenses have small holes in the handle that make them perfect for your jewelry project - add a jump ring or split ring easily.
We know these would be great as an embellishment or gift tag on a special package for an optician, ophthalmologist, optometrist - or anyone working with eyes - and for collectors of vintage optical instruments and implements.
These are vintage items and no two are alike. So, yours will vary from the pictured lenses (Two lenses shown for illustration only).
16April2007
Price: $4.50 Each
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Metal Stamping - Star Flower
There are so many possibilities with these wonderful metal stampings. Each is about 6-1/2 inches long by 1-3/4 inches wide. The stamping can be cut into individual motifs with scissors (if you don't care about the scissors too much), but metal cutters might be a better choice. Or, use the whole length at once. Frame one on a sueded paper backing and it is absolutely stunning! They are also fantastic for your collages and assemblages - to glue on or inlay.
We think these to be made of tin, but they just might be aluminum. Each is hand stamped by artisans who created the designs.
Made in Mexico by hand
28April2007
Price: $4.00 Each
One Dozen White Calla Lilies
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These delicate little flowers (less than 1/2 inch each) are hand made in the traditional fashion of hardened dough (migajon). The white calla lily is prevalent in Latin American art, favored by the masters as well as today's artists and artisans alike.
24July2007
Price: $1.85 Bunch of 12
Circle of 25 White & Cream Colored Vintage Buttons
We've been collecting vintage buttons for years - and we just love a jar full of white and cream colored buttons on display - there is something so old fashioned and homey about it.
You can start your collections with this little bundle of 25 vintage white and cream-colored buttons. Some are made of plastic, but there others made of mother of pearl, celluloid and wood.
We've strung them on waxed linen cord for safekeeping. 6 bunches are shown for illustration only.
We think they look quite attractive just they way they are, but we're sure you'll want to separate them and use them for jewelry or embellishments.
Made in Many Places Assembled in USA
6May2008
Package of 25 Buttons
Price: $1.65 per Circle
The Wonder Of It All (Hand-Pressed Token)
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At a carnival in the 1950s, I made one of these wonderful tokens on a very special mechanical device. After thinking for what seemed to be ages of just the right sentiment, I impressed my name. 40 years later, my dear friend, Juliana and I found ourselves high atop a New York City landmark, and behold another of the very special machines!
This time, at Juliana's urging, we each made one just like the one in the illustration above, with the sentiment:
THE WONDER OF IT ALL
These machines are no longer manufactured, but you can find them few and far between at old-time amusement parks and other special places.
We found a wonderful new buddy, Tom, who has a machine of his own and he was kind enough to make these one at a time so we could offer them to SilverCrow's customers. He not only made them one at a time - and each letter had to be selected and then individually impressed manually on to each token!
If you can behold each day with wonder and treasure each of your friends as I do Juliana, then you'll need one of these for each of you. Add a simple ball chain key chain or necklace to compliment that old-fashioned feeling.
Each silvery token measures about 1-1/4 inch in diameter and features a four-leaf clover in the center, surrounded by the words:
GOOD LUCK
30AuGust2007
Price: $3.25 Each
checkered Flags
Has someone won a race? Whether it's NASCAR, biking or politics, these cute little toothpick flags will top off cupcakes or embellish that special hand-made card! You might even want to use these for a retirement party - now that the celebrant has completed the rat-race!
SilverCrow Classic
Package of 5
Price: $1.00
Old-Fashioned Straw Star Kit for Beginners & Experienced Star-makers
Environmentally friendly straw ornaments have been popular throughout Europe for over a century. These cannot be made by machine, so you can either buy the stars and ornaments - or, now, you can make them yourself! Made from natural straw and bound by thread (no glue), this old-world hobby is quite rewarding. We have ornaments that were on our parents' Christmas trees back in the 1920s and they are as wonderful today as they were then.
This beginners' kit will start you on your way to making your own family heirlooms. You'll get just about everything you need to begin:
* a 32-page Instruction Book in English * 2 crown molds * straw splitter * 50 straws
You will need to provide thread or string to bind the stars together. Traditionally either red or golden thread is used.
There are step-by-step instructions make it easy for you to make simple stars at first and then to progress to more difficult ones. The back cover of the book includes punch-out patterns, which should help you to place the straws in into the crown mold.
29November2008, Re-Added 05November2009
Price: $16.50 per Kit
Set of 6 Vintage Blue Chenille Bunnies
Also Available in Pink
More Bunnies & Rabbits
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These sweet little baby bunnies are made of blue chenille and paper with little specks for eyes. Each set of six sits atop a strip of cardboard - just the way they arrived. This set of old store stock chenille rabbits are quite the find. We've packaged them in a new plastic display box with some shredded paper grass. They are in great condition for their age. We're guessing that these were originally sold in the 1950s or 1960s.
19September2008
Price: $4.25 per set
Package of 10 Plastic Mah Jong Chips in Assorted Colors
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Round Mah Jong Chips generally have open square centers like this set. The different colors represent different amounts - just like poker chips. The most commonly used colors are blue, red, green and white.
1December2008
Price: $1.00 per Set of 10 Assorted
Vintage Working Mini Metal Compass
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Paris Metro Art Rubber Stamp
Measuring about 3/4 inch in diameter, this little compass actually works. Please don't count on it on your scavenger hunt or trek into the woods, as it is a novelty item. But is is great for collage and to teach kids about magnets and directions. The graphics are easy to read despite its diminutive size!
This compass has a flat silvery metal back so you can glue it to things or glue things to it easily!
We have displayed it upon a paper stamped with our Paris Metro Rubber Stamp.
26October2008
Price: 87¢ each
One Dozen Vibrant Red Calla Lilies
White Calla Lilies
Pot of Calla Lilies
These delicate little flowers (less than 1/2 inch each) are hand made in the traditional fashion of hardened dough (migajon). The red calla lily is not a naturally grown flower, as is the white calla lily that is quite common in Latin American art, favored by the masters as well as today's artists and artisans alike.
24aPRIL2009
Millinery Grade Flower Stamens - Black with Black Tips
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Black Stamens with Blue Tips
Black Stamens with Green Tips
Flower stamens are not just for flowers anymore. They make great embellishments for all types of artwork and collage jewelry. This little bundle includes 144 black tips on black stems. Each stem boasts two tips. From tip to tip, one piece measures about 2-1/4 inches. Tips are just over 1 mm wide by about 3 mm long. How great for Halloween flowers! These are high quality matte black stamens used in the millinery trade.
8September2008
Price: $5.00 per bundle
We found just a bit more!
Vintage Silver Accent Flameproof Crepe Streamer by the Inch
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This very special crepe streamer was created by the Dennison Company, the maker of so many wonderful crafting products beginning over a century ago. We found so very little of it, but thought it might be just what you need to create your old timey ornaments, candy cones and the like. So, we're offering this by the inch.
It is hard to imagine the original color of the streamer, although it appears to be a beige tone. There are two metallic silver stripes running the length of the roll and the edges are scalloped, so you can imagine just how wonderful an ornament, badge or flower you might be able to fashion from it.
Each piece will be cut to order until it is gone.
26July2008
Very Limited Availability - Vintage Item
Price: 15¢ per Inch
Vintage Millinery Flower Stamens - Red with Mossy Green Accents
We love vintage and these are over half a century old! These are not reproductions, but original bundles of vintage stamens that were originally used for making millinery flowers. They are in tremendously good condition. They were made by hand years ago, with the precision of an artist. The stems, or filaments are made of thread that has been stiffened either by water and twisting or with wax. The anthers (tips) are made of different materials that have become to be known as composition.
Flower stamens are not just for flowers anymore. They make great embellishments for all types of artwork and collage jewelry. This little bundle includes approximately 144 tips (one tip on each side of each stem) on matte not-quite-white stems. Each stem boasts two tips. From tip to tip, one piece measures about 2-1/4 inches. Tips are just over 1/4 inch long. The conical red tips with mossy green fuzzy accents make these perfect for use in Christmas projects, too!
16August2008
Price: $16.00 per bundle
Silver Metal Stamping - Repoujado Oval in Rectangle Frame
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There are so many possibilities with this super silver metal stamping frame. Each one measures 2 inches by 2-3/4 inches with an oval opening for your artwork or photograph. The filigree stampings that surround the oval resemble leafy wings. These lightweight metal stampings can be cut with scissors, but we like them just they way they are. Of course you can turn it around to create an upright frame if you like.
Consider using this as a mat within a frame instead of regular mat board. This is also a nice component for a very special wedding favor or bridal party gift. Each frame is hand stamped and cut by artisans who created the designs.
Made in Mexico by Hand
23July2008
Was: $2.60 Now: $2.10 Each
Small Fruits and Vegetables for Mini Ofrendas
More Shrine Supplies & Shrines
Nichos & Shadowboxes
These sweet little fruits and vegetables (the strawberry is about 1/2 inch) are hand made in the traditional fashion of hardened dough (migajon). Fruits and vegetables like these are used when making shrines and ofrendas to honor the memory of beloved ancestors. The fruits and vegetables are meant to create a feast to celebrate relationships and memories.
4May2008
Package of 10 Fruits & Vegetables
Price: $4.25 Per Package
Millinery Flower Stamens - black with Light Blue Tips
Flower stamens are not just for flowers anymore. They make great embellishments for all types of artwork and collage jewelry. This little bundle includes 144 light blue tips on black stems. Each stem boasts two tips. From blue tip to blue tip, one piece measures about 2-1/4 inches. Tips are just over 1 mm wide by about 3 mm long.
Price: $3.00 per bundle
Mini Fruits and Vegetables for Mini Ofrendas and More
Small Fruits & Vegetables
These teensy tiny little fruits and vegetables (the pear is a bit over 1/2 inch - stem and all) are hand made in the traditional fashion of hardened dough (migajon). Fruits and vegetables like these are great for shrines and ofrendas to honor the memory of beloved ancestors. The fruits and vegetables are meant to create a feast to celebrate relationships and memories. But, of course, they are great for lots of other projects, too.
Price: $3.25 Per Package
Millinery Flower Stamens - Black with Green Tips
Flower stamens are not just for flowers anymore. They make great embellishments for all types of artwork and collage jewelry. This little bundle includes 144 green tips on black stems. Each stem boasts two tips. From green tip to green tip, one piece measures about 2-1/4 inches. Tips are just over 1 mm wide by about 3 mm long.
31August2008
Fruit Picks for Ofrendas, displays and more
These little fruits are on 4-inch wire stems, giving them versatility in adding to your projects, shrines, ofrendas and arrangements. There are 8 fruits per package with some duplicates. Most fruits measure about 3/4 in diameter and all are proportional. Moms once wore corsages made of fruits like these back in the 1950s.
The peaches are fuzzy and the oranges are shiny. The coloring and shapes make them quite nice for such a reasonable price!
22August2008
Bundle of 8 Fruit Picks
Price: $1.94 Per Package
Package of 10 Extra Large Little People To Help with your Projects
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Mini, Small, Medium & Large Little People
Sometimes all you need is the right person. Well, now you can have him or her or them help you! These nicely detailed teeny tiny little people arrive in assortments of 10 mixed. Sometimes there are even couples (of all sorts), babies and children. Some of the people may be sitting, standing, leaning. Dress is casual or business - quite the mixture - just like the humanity they represent.
Although there are a lot of different figures, most measure a scant 1-1/2 inch high (36mm). We just love these. Add them to your dioramas, or any tiny artwork scene. How wonderful for a tiny nicho or other project.
Made in Hong Kong
21August2009
Price: $2.89 Per Package
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Mini Wooden Clothespins - Package of 10
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For holding a clasp closed or for hanging teeny little clothes, these diminutive clothes pins are exact miniature replicas of their full-size counterparts. You'll enjoy using these much more than the real thing, that's for sure!
Perfect for baby announcements or shower invitations, you might also consider adding a touch of whimsy to your regular correspondence by using these little clips instead of a standard paperclip!
Made In China
Price: $1.10 Per Package
Hand-Loomed Seed Bead Rosette Medallion - Diamond Hills Star Flower
More Native American Inspired Items
For that finishing touch on any Native American Indian project, this economically priced beadwork rosette features the classic Diamond Hills Star Flower design. Each one of these is handmade, so please allow for slight variation. They are well made and measure about 1-1/2 inch in diameter. We like the fancy edging, too!
These are not Native American Indian produced, a Native American Indian product or the product of a particular Native American Indian, Native American Indian Tribe or Native American Indian Arts and Crafts Organization.
18August2009
Price: $2.80 Each
Package of 10 LARGE Little People To Help with your Projects
Mini, Small & Medium Little People
Although there are a lot of different figures, most measure a scant 1-1/8 inch high (27mm). We just love these. Add them to your dioramas, or any tiny artwork scene. How wonderful for a tiny nicho or other project.
16August2009
Price: $2.10 Per Package
Large Papier Mâché Walnut Box with Golden Hanging String
More Papier Mâché
More Ornaments
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.
Although originally designed for Christmas, you can certainly decorate it for any season, using Victorian Scraps and Dresdens, mica glitter or paint!
17August2007 Updated 27December2008
Tiny Vintage Plastic Nativity Figures
This teeny tiny set (measuring 1/4 inch to 3/4 inch high) features Joseph and Mary and the Baby Jesus and the star that led people to the Holy Family.
These ivory plastic figures are elegant as they are, or, you might choose to paint them or just highlight the details.
Each set arrives as shown on a base to keep the pieces together. Either cut or break them off the base to use.
Because they are so tiny, you could even create a nativity scene in the shell of a walnut!
8December2008
Price: $1.35 per set
Shiny Black Dresden Ornament Bases
More Ornaments & Ornament Supplies
There are 10 shiny black Dresden ornament bases on this extra long sheet just waiting for you to embellish. Each ornament base resembles a snowflake or insignia. They are highly embossed for a very special look. The black color makes them perfect for Hallowe'en or a super sophisticated New Year's Black and White Ball.
The back of each ornament is black matte, so you can make a mixture of items, both matte and shiny!
The embossing on these reliefs is superb, as is the cutting. These are new but are made in the same fashion as they have been for many, many decades! Each of the 10 motifs is different, making this an even more special sheet. Each ornament measures about 2-1/2 inches in diameter, allowing for a lot of embellishment.
17November2008
Sheet of 10 Dresdens
Price: $8.55 per sheet
Vintage Orange Chenille Roping with Bumps - by the Bump!
The resurgence in making retro ornaments for all holidays has made vintage items more scarce than ever. So, we were enthralled when we found this vintage orange chenille roping with bumps. We have a very limited amount and we're selling it by the bump (all cuts will be made between bumps). This is great for making arms and legs and all kinds of things and the orange color is especially perfect for Hallowe'en! Just add a vintage scrap or Dresden and black krausbouillion and you've got a masterpiece!
Unknown Origin
29October2008
Price: 19¢ per Bump
Small Papier Mâché Pine Cone Box with Golden Hanging String
What an ideal project for the winter months. This old-fashioned pine cone box measures 3-1/4 inches long. It opens so that you can add little gifts or candies to surprise just about anyone. The attached golden thread will make it easy to hand on a holiday tree or anywhere else.
These are simple to decorate with paint and glitter or foil. We especially like to use candy-maker's foil because it is so fine that it accents the ridges perfectly! - How wonderful as a container for home-made confections!
The inset shows an open box. Be sure to make yours extra special by finishing the inside, too!
09November2009
Price: $2.55 each
Large Papier Mâché Pine Cone Box with Golden Hanging String
What an ideal project for the winter months. This old-fashioned pine cone box measures 4-1/2 inches long. It opens so that you can add little gifts or candies to surprise just about anyone. The attached golden thread will make it easy to hand on a holiday tree or anywhere else.
14November2009
Price: $3.10 each
Vintage Golden Metallic Spiral Wire by the Inch
Treasured family Christmas ornaments have become sought after heirlooms - even for those who might not have had any as children. They are quite rare because of their fragility and ephemeral quality. Many were made for the fashion of the time, never expected to last over 100 years.
Even more treasured are the vintage and antique components from which the ornaments were made. We are so fortunate to have found this wonderful example of such a component - and such a unique one at that.
Our golden spiral wire is created from a tough tread that has been covered with woven metallic fibers and then formed into a spiral. The metallic fibre creates a wire-like structure that allows for some give in the spiral. This truly special piece might also be used for passementerie and other projects requiring metal fibers.
It offers a nice patina, showing its age. We gauge this spiral to hail from the 1920s or 1930s. Indeed, it just might be older than that.
The base thread allows you to manipulate this into circles around ornaments, boxes, appliqués and more. It is quite a treasure.
The woven metallic is about 1mm in diameter. The spiraled piece is 9mm or just under 3/8 inch wide.
The spiral is sold by the inch. Your selection will arrive all in one piece, which can be cut with scissors. However, it cannot be re-pieced easily without gluing or sewing, so please measure carefully for your project.
02November2009
Vintage Item - Extremely Limited Availability
Price: 88¢ Per Inch
Spun Glass Angel Hair
More Tinsel and the Like
Trimming a holiday tree became prominent during the Victorian times, and spun glass angel's hair or fairy's hair like this was on of the favorites then as it is now! It adds a touch of elegant whimsy to any display - especially when there are electric lights. The soft glow of the cloud-like hair enhances any lights - either white or color.
Still handmade in the traditional manner by a family company, each bag contains 15 grams of non-inflammable super-fine spun glass fibers. Although such spun glass hair is available from other sources, the German spun glass angel hair is truly curly hair. It does not compress easily and will stay curly. Use it as you would tinsel for special effects.
*****Please be careful when decorating or crafting with Spun Glass products. Remember, they are made of glass and might cause some irritation. Please cover your work surface with paper or plastic to catch any stray fibers and consider wearing gloves rather than your bare hands when using the Angel's Hair.
We are providing a pair of hypo-allergenic puncture-resistant, unpowdered Nitrile gloves, size Medium, to help protect your hands with each bag of Angel Hair.
Spun Glass Made in Germany Gloves Made in USA
23November2008
Price: $3.35 per Set
Copper (Orange) Krausbouillion - Old Fashioned Crinkle Wire Metal Tinsel
Old-fashioned crinkle wire, just like the tinsel used on antique European holiday ornaments. Use it as is or stretch it out and use it in its crinkly form. Wrap it around your project, bunch it up it up, just play with it. You might even want to use it as a curly tinsel garland for a feather tree!
SilverCrow offers our coppery orange Krausbouillion in generous 1/2-ounce packages. Although silver Krausbouillion is the traditional color used in most older European ornaments, we think that you'll be able to fashion some wonderful fall and autumn projects with this versatile color.
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
1September2008
A Generous 1/2 ounce Package
$3.50 Per Package
Navy Blue Krausbouillion - Old Fashioned Crinkle Wire Metal Tinsel
SilverCrow offers our Navy Blue Krausbouillion in generous 1/2-ounce packages. Although silver Krausbouillion is the traditional color used in most older European ornaments, we think that you'll be able to fashion some wonderful newer ornaments with this fun navy crinkle wire, too!
29September2008
Pink or Magenta Krausbouillion - Old Fashioned Crinkle Wire Metal Tinsel
SilverCrow offers our magenta Krausbouillion in generous 1/2-ounce packages. Although silver Krausbouillion is the traditional color used in most older European ornaments, we think that you'll be able to fashion some wonderful newer ornaments with this wonderful pink crinkle wire - especially for Valentine and any other projects celebrating love and romance.
26August2008
Brown Krausbouillion - Old Fashioned Crinkle Wire Metal Tinsel
SilverCrow offers our brown Krausbouillion in generous 1/2-ounce packages. Although silver Krausbouillion is the traditional color used in most older European ornaments, we think that you'll be able to fashion some wonderful newer ornaments with this wonderful brown crinkle wire - especially for autumn and Thanksgiving projects.
Old Fashioned Silvery Lametta Tinsel Star Kit
This kit makes it every so easy to create festive tinsel stars! Of course, you can make them with pipe cleaners or chenille stems with out this kit, but, you'll find that this makes your work so much easier - and more fun!
The original booklet of instructions is in German, and an English transaction has been added, too. It is full of instructions for you to make stars with chenille, tinsel, pipe cleaners or natural straw. Along with the book, there are 2 molds and 15 feet of German lametta tinsel.
01May2008
Price: $21.75 per Kit
Native Heritage Rust Dreamcatcher Kit
More Native American Indian Items
Catch your bad dreams and throw them away. Catch you good dreams and save them forever. Now you can make your own dream catcher with this Native Heritage Rust Dream Catcher Kit from Tandy Leather Factory.
Complete with:
* 4-inch Mandala hoop * 3 yards of suede lace * 3 yards of artificial sinew * decorative pony beads * real feathers
You'll need to supply a ruler, some scissors and glue that will work with leather, such as Leather Weld.
Once your kit is complete, you can hang it over your bed or cot and protect your dreams!
This kit is not Native American Indian produced, a Native American Indian product or the product of a particular Native American Indian, Native American Indian Tribe or Native American Indian Arts and Crafts Organization.
30October2008
Price: $5.95 per Kit
Little Red Santa Charm (or is He an Elf?)
More Charms
Measuring a slight 1 inch, our little plastic Santa Claus charm might be mistaken for an Elf. All dressed in red with a snowy white beard, he's waving either hello or good-bye, or, perhaps he might be signaling the other elves to begin their work!
Rather than a traditional loop for hanging, his little cap hooks over into a loop, making him even more special. He can even stand on his own because of the precise molding and trimming.
These little guys are created by a small family-run company in Germany. Skilled artisans, using old-world techniques and plenty of time, have been creating these miniatures for more than 70 years. The exquisite quality of these miniatures comes directly from the workmanship of the molds and tools used to create them.
7December2008
Price: $2.35 Each
Mini Papier Mâché Boot
More Containers
Wouldn't anyone just love to receive a gift of candies in this delightfully old-fashioned ornamental boot? Hand-made papier mâché boots like these would be perfect for Santa! Our little boot measures a slight 2-3/4 inches high.
These are simple to decorate with paint and glitter, flocking, fur or foil. We especially like to use red candy-maker's foil because it is so fine that it makes the boot look quite realistic (for shiny red snow boots anyway)!
Boot containers such as these became quite popular in the 1920s and 1930s, decorated with Victorian scraps and Dresden trimmings. Add a hanging loop at the back of the boot and display it on your Christmas Tree!
7January2009
Price: $3.75 each
Little Plastic Pitchfork
More Devils & Their Accoutrements
This high quality golden pitchfork ornament was made in Germany by traditional plastic fabricators. All of the items they make are finished by hand, so there should be no rough edges on them.
You never know when a little devil ornament might arrive without his pitchfork, so, now you'll have one on hand. This cute little pitch fork measures just bout 3 inches long..
28August2008
Price: $1.43 each
Vintage In-Between (14mm) Spun Cotton Red-Topped Amanita Mushrooms
Brown Amanita Mushrooms
Teensy & Larger Red Amanita Mushrooms
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 almost 14mm inch from the bottom of the stem to the top of the cap.
The red 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.
Bundle of Three
Price: 1.40 per bundle
Black Dresden Star Ornament Base
More Dresdens & Scraps
This wonderful heavy-weight black Dresden base is just what you need to create old-fashioned paper ornaments for Hallowe'en, a Black-and-White Masquerade Ball 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 black 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.
11November2007
Price: $1.25 each
Authentic Vintage Authentic German Spun Glass Skirt
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 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
Real Miniature Birch Pine Cones
These mini Birch Pinecones, each approximately 3/4 inch long, may or may not be attached to stems. Either way, you'll love them.
Not just for Christmas anymore, these make fantastic decorative accents on rustic Adirondack-style frames and furniture. And, they are absolutely delightful on Christmas Projects! Make a whole string of them for your tree. Decorate a frame, or a wooden plaque for an old-timey look!
Package of 20 Miniature Cones
Price: $2.50 per Package
Turquoise or Teal Krausbouillion - Old Fashioned Crinkle Wire Metal Tinsel
SilverCrow offers our teal or turquoise Krausbouillion in generous 1/2-ounce packages. Although silver Krausbouillion is the traditional color used in most older European ornaments, we think that you'll be able to fashion some wonderful newer ornaments with this fun teal or turquoise crinkle wire, too! It's great for ocean-inspired projects.
4June2008
Package of 10 MINI Little People To Help with your Projects
Although there are a lot of different figures, most measure a scant 3/8 inch high (9mm). We just love these. You can sit them on beads - some of them even fit inside our Treasure Capsule! Add them to your dioramas, or any tiny artwork scene. How wonderful for a tiny nicho or other project.
21June2009
Price: $1.37 Per Package
Package of 10 SMALL Little People To Help with your Projects
Medium Little People
Sometimes all you need is the right person. Well, now you can have him or her or them help you! These fantastically detailed little people arrive in assortments of 10 mixed. Sometimes there are even couples (of all sorts), babies and children. Some of the people may be sitting, standing, leaning. Dress is casual or business - quite the mixture - just like the humanity they represent.
Although there are a lot of different figures, most measure not more than 1/2 inch high (12mm). We just love these. You can sit them on beads - some of them even fit inside our Treasure Capsule! Add them to your dioramas, or any tiny artwork scene. How wonderful for a tiny nicho or other project.
16June2009
Price: $1.65 Per Package
Hand-Loomed Seed Bead Rosette Medallion - Thunderbird
For that finishing touch on any Native American Indian project, this economically priced beadwork rosette features the classic Thunderbird design. Each one of these is handmade, so please allow for slight variation. They are well made and measure about 1-1/2 inch in diameter. We like the fancy edging, too!
Set of 6 Vintage Walt Disney Character Cupcake Picks
We were absolutely floored when we found these picks. Created in the mid-20th century, they are three-dimensional molded plastic and feature six of Disney's most popular characters at the time:
Goofy - Donald Duck (our Favorite) - Daisy Duck Pluto - Mickey Mouse - Minnie Mouse
Any Baby Boomer would love these in birthday cupcakes! The colors may vary from package to package - available assorted only.
Price: $12.85 Per Package
Teensy (10mm) Spun Cotton Green-Topped Amanita Mushrooms
Old-fashioned spun cotton mushrooms have graced Christmas trees, corsages and other items for decades. These lovely amanita mushrooms are created of spun cotton and made by the same family business that made the vintage red and brown mushrooms we offer. The company has really gone out of business, but agreed to make some of these green mushrooms especially for the American trade.
These new stock mushrooms measure about 1/2 inch from the bottom of the stem to the top of the cap and could very easily pass for the vintage ones as the technique is exactly the same..
The green 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.
18February2009
Large (18mm) Spun Cotton Green-Topped Amanita Mushrooms
Mini Green Mushrooms
These new stock mushrooms measure about 1 inch from the bottom of the stem to the top of the cap and could very easily pass for the vintage ones as the technique is exactly the same..
Price: $1.45 per bundle
Olive Krausbouillion - Old Fashioned Crinkle Wire Metal Tinsel
SilverCrow offers our olive Krausbouillion in generous 1/2-ounce packages. Although silver Krausbouillion is the traditional color used in most older European ornaments, we think that you'll be able to fashion some wonderful newer ornaments with this fun olivine crinkle wire, too!
7May2008
Price: $3.50 Per Package
Antique-y Tinsel Garland
Just like the old time garlands, this wonderful tinsel garland arrives in a reproduction box, so it appears to be antique itself! It even feels old! Perfect for your feather tree or for making reproduction ornaments, this silvery vintage style garland even looks good if you never remove it from the box.
The garland measures 9 feet long is about 1/2-inch wide.
Price: $9.00 Per Package
Package of 10 Medium Little People To Help with your Projects
Treasure Capsule Kit
Although there are a lot of different figures, most measure about 3/4 inch high (19mm). We just love these. You can sit them on beads (they are perfect for sitting on our Treasure Capsule!) Add them to your dioramas, or any tiny artwork scene.
16June2009, Updated 3July2009
Price: $1.89 Per Package
Vintage Brass Mesh Bow
We just fell in love with this little vintage bow when we saw it! Doesn't it look like the perfect bow tie for a lovely little doll? Or a wonderful addition to assemblage earrings or a necklace?
Each one measures a bit over 3/4 inch wide by 1/2 inch high at the bow ends and it's about 1/8 thick.
The bow is made of vintage oxidized mesh and the center is a bit shinier, but shows a fine vintage patina as well.
2June2009
Price: $1.97 each
High Quality Hand Made Chenille Chick in a Bottle
More Chicks
How sweet is this little guy? Made with high quality chenille by hand, this little buddy arrives in a bottle with a cap and some grass. You needn't worry if s/he can breathe, because he is made of chenille and plastic, so we think s/he'll be ok for the trip.
17March 2009
Price: $2.65 each
Amanita Mushroom Picks
More Magical Creatures and Places
Amanita mushrooms have long been associated with fairies and elves and even Christmas. After all, Santa has hired elves for Christmas work forever! The little red mushroom caps dotted with white give a magical feel to any project.
This set contains a random assortment of 3 little mushrooms with greenery - either pine, holly or grass. Each set has been prepackaged and may or may not have all styles.
The entire pick (with white stem) measures 1-3/4 inch. The mushroom and greenery portion is about 1 inch of that. Although they vary slightly depending on the spread of the greens, the width is just about 1-1/8 to 1-1/4 inch.
5April2009
Limited Availability - Discontinued by Manufacturer
Price: $1.05 Per Package of 3 Picks
Black Krausbouillion - Old Fashioned Crinkle Wire Metal Tinsel
SilverCrow offers our black Krausbouillion in generous 1/2-ounce packages. Although silver Krausbouillion is the traditional color used in most older European ornaments, we think that you'll be able to fashion some wonderful newer ornaments with this fun black crinkle wire, too!
15March2008
Price: $3.50 per Package
Close-Up Stretched Wire Close-Up
Golden Krausbouillion - Old Fashioned Crinkle Wire Metal Tinsel
SilverCrow offers our Golden Krausbouillion in generous 1/2-ounce packages. Although silver Krausbouillion is the traditional color used in most older European ornaments, some ornaments were made with gold crinkle wire as well.
Re-Added 15march2008
One Gross - 144 - Amanita Mushroom Picks
Smaller Mushroom Picks Assortment
Amanita mushrooms have long been associated with fairies and elves and even Christmas. After all, Santa has hired elves for Christmas work forever!
These pretty mushrooms might really be toadstools, not to be eaten in the wild - and, our plastic version should not be eaten either! It is rumored that Santa's reindeer pranced around in a flying frenzy after eating these little beauties (the real ones, that is), allowing them to help Santa travel throughout the world and deliver presents.
The little red mushroom caps dotted with white give a magical feel to any project.
This set of one gross (144) mushrooms picks with greenery.
The entire pick (with white stem) measures 1-3/4 inch. The mushroom and the greenery are a bit larger in these than in our Amanita Mushroom Pick Assortment.
18June2009
Price: $14.00 per Gross
Tiny Vintage Plastic Gnome with Rings Ornament
More Elves, Gnomes & Fairies
What a cute little fellow he is! Is he an elf? Or, is he a gnome? We're not sure. Maybe he'll clue you in when he arrives at your doorstep. Perfect for tiny scenes in fairyland, he is holding little rings in his hands. You can change his manner or his little job by adding a little rope (doing chores in the yard), a lantern or two, or even a little heart.
Made from molded plastic, he stands about 1 inch high on his little platform - so you needn't glue him down in any scene to make him stand. He is made of high quality, hand painted molded plastic and was produced in the 1970s! Never used, he is old store stock.
Made in Western Germany
1May2009
Price: $2.37 Each
Red Krausbouillion - Old Fashioned Crinkle Wire Metal Tinsel
Close-Up of Many Stars
Close-Up of Single Ornament
Vintage German Tinsel Stars!
More German Items
Our rare tinsel stars are from Germany and were made around Nuremburg before World War II. Each star is made of tinsel that is just a bit crinkled for fullness. This crinkle also creates the most beautiful shimmer when holiday lights reflect. These are old store stock and are in superb condition.
Each 6 cm ornament is packaged in a protective plastic box and may need a little fluffing for fullness. Or, you might want to flatten one and add a vintage die cut scrap for a special ornament. There is a self hanger for your convenience.
18November2007
$3.50 each
Paper Wrapped Candy Canes - Package of 10
Each of these little wire candy canes has been wrapped in red and white fabric ready for you to use on your tiny Christmas tree or packages, or, indeed for your dolls to enjoy.
Each measures one inch from the round top the the cane to the tip of the bottom. You can reshape them a bit if need be to attach them to your project or gift.
27November2008
Price: 99¢ per Package
Santa and Reindeer Picks - Package of 2
More Picks & Other Ornaments
We just love old-fashioned cupcake picks, be they plastic or wooden or paper. And, these are no exception! Featuring two styles, Santa walking with his pack and Santa in his Sleigh, you can use these to embellish cards, to accent doll's hair and even for their original purpose - as cupcake or cake toppers. You might even cut off the pick stick and use them in a diorama or other Christmas putz scene!
13September2009
Price: 90¢ Per Package
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 meter long and the fringe is about 1 inch.
22October2007
Price: $13.00 each
Silvery Krausbouillion - Old Fashioned Crinkle Wire Metal Tinsel
SilverCrow offers our Silvery Krausbouillion in generous 1/2-ounce packages. Silver Krausbouillion is the traditional color used in most older European ornaments. Over the years, expect a lovely patina to develop.
A Generous 1/2 ounce
Vintage Golden Lametta Metal Garland
More Garlands
We are so very delighted to offer this wondrous old golden garland! It was made in Germany in the early 20th century and is a sight to behold! The 1-inch wide tinsel is made of real metal and attached to a cotton string through the center. The string is wrapped with a very thin wire, which makes it easy to model the garland. This is wonderful for making vintage style holiday ornaments for for using on a feather tree.
Each garland measures over 6 feet long, and some are longer than others. These are pre-made to size and can be tied together if you buy more than one!
6December2007
Package of 6+ Feet
Was: $45.00 Now: $39.00 Per Package
Fabric Mushrooms on a Clip
More Odd Embellishments
When you're making a fairyland, you'll need all sorts of mushrooms. And these are the ultimate. Handmade of silken fabric, this grouping of three (two small and one large) are on stems about 5 inches high. The largest mushroom cap measures 1-1/2 inch in diameter and is about 5/8 inch thick. The two smaller ones measure 1 inch in diameter and about 1/2 inch high.
These are wonderfully made with the variegations in the fabric mimicking the real mushrooms that they imitate. There is an alligator clip at the bottom for attaching to your project.
These were originally made for the millinery trade, but we think they have so very many other uses.
Price: $3.99 Each
Small Papier Mâché Santa Claus Ornament Box
Wouldn't anyone just love to receive a gift in this delightfully old-fashioned Santa Claus ornament box. The hand-made papier mâché ornamental Santa box is unlined, so you can finish the inside just about any way you like. You can paint him, glitter him, add flocking or mica for a special touch. He already has golden ornament string so, with some personalization, you'll have a new family heirloom!
Created in the same manner for decades, this is perfect for starting a new Christmas tradition - add a special gift inside each year for special memories.
You might even change the look using Victorian Scraps and Dresdens, mica glitter or paint! Each ball is about 2 inches in diameter, but the 3D facial features add a bit of variation in size!
13October2008
Price: $6.75 each
Extremely Rare Antique Santa Scraps from L&B - Package of 18
More Vintage Scraps & and Die Cuts
These old German scraps were produced by Littauer & Boysen (L&B), who stopped making scraps in 1920. We're not sure of their exact printing date, but we do know they are almost 100 years old - at least!
This set of 18 Santa faces features several different images. Some appear to be the same, but at closer inspection, you'll see slight variation. Each head is a bit different, but the average size appears to be about 5/8 inch wide by 1-3/16 high.
You'll find the quality of the images to be superlative. The paper weight is a bit thicker than the reproduction scraps made today. The die-cutting is so finely executed that you can almost tear these apart, but we suggest that you trim them with delicate scissors (such as scherenschnitte scissors). The detailed embossing is amazing as well.
5November2008
Price: $16.25 per Set
Silver Netting
More Fabric
More Giftwrap
Our soft silver netting is not tulle. It is so much softer and more supple. Just drape it around a Christmas Tree and you've added a special touch of elegance. Better yet, place it over a dark-colored fabric and it is even more stunning. Each roll measures about 15 inches wide by over 20 feet.
This is wonderful for doll clothes and for gift-wrapping, too!
28February2009
Price: $11.99 Each
Close-Up of Capsule Open & in Use
DIY Treasure Capsule Pendant or Charm Kit
More Necklaces & Pendants
This is one of our new favorite things here at SilverCrow. Our little treasure capsule pendant is made of silvery metal and plastic tubing. It is easy to assemble and lots of fun to use! The end caps even features tiny little hearts in the border decoration.
Make a fairy catcher and display your captive in the tube. Write a love letter and keep it close to your heart. Add some natural crystals for protection. The possibilities are endless for sure!
These are not waterproof or airtight, so if you want to add glitter or a fluid, please be sure to seal the openings with wax or epoxy.
Each little kit contains 1 Plexiglas tube, 2 head pins and 2 end caps. Several pendants shown for illustration only.
24March2009
Price: $2.25 per kit
Vintage Larger (18mm) Spun Cotton Red-Topped Amanita Mushrooms
Teensy Red Amanita Mushrooms
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 almost 1 inch from the bottom of the stem to the top of the cap.
30July2008
Set of 6 Vintage Pink Chenille Bunnies
These sweet little baby bunnies are made of pink chenille and paper with little specks for eyes. Each set of six sits atop a strip of cardboard - just the way they arrived. This set of old store stock chenille rabbits are quite the find. We've packaged them in a new plastic display box with some shredded paper grass. They are in great condition for their age. We're guessing that these were originally sold in the 1950s or 1960s.
Vintage Teensy (10mm) Spun Cotton Red-Topped Amanita Mushrooms
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 1/2 inch from the bottom of the stem to the top of the cap.
24July2008
Silver Dresden Star Ornament Base
Also available in Blue, Pink, Red & Black
This wonderful heavy-weight silver Dresden base is just what you need to create old-fashioned paper ornaments especially for Christmas, but also for 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 silver on both sides and is weighty enough to be the base for a complex design.
27March2008
Vintage Plastic Pieces
Culled from SilverCrow's large stash of kitschy plastic, here are five picks and/or pieces of plastic. No two packages are alike and all pieces are vintage.
Your collection might include words in English, Spanish, French or Hebrew, as well as sporting equipment, transportation pieces, holiday items, or many other items.
These are grab bags and we've been careful to make sure that there are no duplicates in your package.
Assembled in USA
PACKAGE of 5
Price: $2.25 per Package
Wristwatch Face Dials
Now just imagine what a great time you'll have with these! SilverCrow's selections of watch faces (aka watch dials) are perfect for just about any project you have in mind involving time. With so little time to spare these days...now you can buy some time!
Such watch dials are a must for steampunk creations!
Made in Many Parts of the World
Size & Price: 5 pcs - $4.50 10 pcs - $7.50
Color Porcupine Quills - Package of 10 or More
More Collage Supplies
More Native American Indian
The small porcupine quills have been colored with natural dyes in much the same way as they have been colored for years.
Just about the same size as our natural quills, you'll find you'll use these color quills traditionally or as a simple natural embellishment. Use to embellish artwork; as long beads for jewelry.
As with all natural materials, each quill is unique. Each package contains a unique assortment of 10 or more quills. Please be careful, these are very sharp!
NOT FOR USE BY CHILDREN
Price: $1.50 Per Package
Set of 6 Vintage Yellow Chenille Bunnies
These sweet little baby bunnies are made of yellow chenille and paper with little specks for eyes. Each set of six sits atop a strip of cardboard - just the way they arrived. This set of old store stock chenille rabbits are quite the find. We've packaged them in a new plastic display box with some shredded paper grass. They are in great condition for their age. We're guessing that these were originally sold in the 1950s or 1960s.
2November2008
Grab-bag of Dresdens & Scraps - Package of 10+
More Scraps & Dresdens
More Grab Bags
This assortment of 10 or more vintage and reproduction embossed scraps, die cuts and Dresdens is really quite amazing. Some are glittered with true glass glitter or mica.
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 dream!
Included may be 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.
We may also include some American reproductions.
SilverCrow Classic Updated 28May2008
Price: $3.85 per Package
Vintage Hand-Tied Fly Fishing Fly on Hook
The art of tying fly fishing flies and lures has long been respected and enjoyed by sporting fishers worldwide. We were lucky enough to find a group of vintage flies that were hand-tied and made with scrupulous attention to detail. While all are similar, colors and materials vary. What fun to add this to a fishing vacation memory box or artwork for a fishing enthusiast!
Since we are not sure what fish this would lure, we can't suggest it for a specific application other than artwork, but we're pretty sure a fly fisher might enjoy one tied to the top of a gift!
23May2007
Was: $3.85 Now: $2.95 each
Close-Up of lens
Vintage box of Round Amber Glass Lenses
Oh! The possibilities for these great lenses. Each box of 3 dozen lenses is from the late 1940s or early 1950s. They were made in Japan originally for use as the lenses for sunglasses. But, they are perfect for use in jewelry and assemblage.
Because they are glass, they are fragile, but they are not delicate - we've not broken any yet. The convex shape is great for covering a secret in an assemblage or collage. Although they appear dark in the photo, they are surely transparent enough for your projects.
These golden amber lenses are 45mm in diameter and and they arrive in their original packaging. We have not opened all of the boxes in order to preserver their vintage value, we are not sure if they are complete and unbroken. But, in the sample boxes we opened - all were present, and all are wrapped together as a unit. It appears that each lens has the original production sticker on it:
Made in Japan
At less than 18¢ each, you'll be able to complete several projects with these great glass pieces. They also make great collectibles for anyone in the optical professions!
Price: $6.25 per box
Rusted Tin Wire - 30 Foot Roll
Just the thing for those primitive style art or craft projects, this rusted-style wire appears to have been sitting outside in all kinds of weather for decades. Alas, it was aged chemically, so you won't risk losing your momentum over several years as you wait. With 30 feet of this Number 22 gauge wire, you'll be able to find quite a few uses for this. And, if you can't, it actually looks pretty nice just as is when you receive it.
24May2007
Price: $1.59 per Roll
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
Old-Fashioned Straw Star Kit for Advanced Star-makers
Beginner Straw Star Kit
This advanced star-crafters' kit will assist you in making your own complex stars to keep as family heirlooms.
Instructions are included, but some measure of experience is necessary for using this kit. You'll also need thread to bind your straw stars. Traditionally either golden or red thread has been used.
Pink Dresden Star Ornament Base
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.
15MaRCH2008
Blue Dresden Star Ornament Base
Baby Boy Ornament on Blue Star
This wonderful heavy-weight blue Dresden base is just what you need to create old-fashioned paper ornaments for spring, Easter, a baby boy 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 blue on both sides and is weighty enough to be the base for a complex design.
22February2008
Vintage Bird Leg Clip
More Birds
More Unique Collage & Assemblage Materials
Now you can repair your vintage ornaments that might be missing clips. Our vintage clips are old store stock and are the greatest for creating a clip-on bird or other type of clip-on. This handy little clip makes it easy to attach the ornament to your holiday tree.
Clips like this are still made today in the same manner as our vintage clips, so, we were quite delighted to have found a stock of older ones. Some are shiny as the one in the illustration; others have a slight patina. Please let us choose one for you.
26March2008
Price: $3.25 each
Vintage Larger (18mm) Spun Cotton Brown-Topped Amanita Mushrooms
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.
22March2008
Close-Up with Sample Package
Nostalgic Vintage-Style Christmas Package Ties
Baby Boomers and their parents will remember the original cute little tie-ons for Christmas Packages made of Chenille and high-quality foil and floral pieces. Most of these were readily available at the five-and-ten cent stores for just a few pennies. Bethany Lowe has recreated them for you to create the most stunning of Christmas packages! Each packet contains 14 ties that can be used as ornaments, too! Or, add a pin to the back and you'll have a cute little holiday corsage.
15October2007
Package of 14
Price: $9.00 Package
Reproduction Sparkle Snow - Christmas Mica Glitter
More Mica & Other Pigments
Based on a very familiar box of Sparkle Christmas Snow Glitter, made of mica, Bethany Lowe's reproduction box features 6 ounces of this wonderful stuff! We even think the box is fun for your special old-timey Christmas display!
31October2007
Price $7.50 per box
Red Dresden Star Ornament Base
Valentine Cuties Dresden Ornament
This wonderful heavy-weight red Dresden base is just what you need to create old-fashioned paper ornaments for Valentine's Day, Christmas or any other occasion. Add a little scrap picture with a dab of glue to the center (or even a Victorian-style sticker), maybe a few pieces of angel hair or krausbouillion and you'll create a brand new heirloom!
The base of the ornament measures about 3-1/4 inches in diameter (from one point to the opposite). The loop on top is for hanging and adds about 1/4 inch more. This striking Dresden is metallic red on both sides and is weighty enough to be the base for a complex design.
26February2008
Authentic Vintage Authentic German Spun Glass Tail in 2 Sizes
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 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
Flamingo Santa Kit
Are you dreaming of a sandy Christmas? Then you'll truly enjoy making this summertime flamingo Santa! You'll get everything you need to make this 9-inch little fellow. He'll make wonderful ornament or gift embellishment.
Price $2.50 each
Beginners' Kit for Making Old-Fashioned Simple 8-Pointed Straw Stars
* an 18-page Instruction Book in German, with English Translation * 2 8-segment crown molds * a 4-way straw splitter * 50 natural & 50 colorful straws
There are step-by-step instructions make it easy for you to make simple stars. The book contains a story describing how the Crafty Mouse invented straw stars
29November2008, Updated 19October2009
Golden Dresden Baskets
These stunning Dresden baskets arrive unassembled. The base measures about 2-3/4 inches high. They are made by the same company that made them so many years before.
Our embossed die cuts are superbly cut from golden foiled heavy paper and will make delightful party favors. They also are breathtaking when adorned with Krausbouillion and filled with special ornaments or other decorative pieces and hung on a holiday tree!
They are skillfully crafted in the Victorian tradition, but are brand new. There baskets are shown for illustration.
Price: 1 Basket for $7.50, 3 for $20.00
Package and Price: 1 for $7.50 3 for $20.00
Santa's Reindeer Set
Our sweet set of Santa's reindeer includes tiny replicas of all nine of his hard workers, including the red-nosed leader:
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen & Rudolph
Each little fellow measures only 1-1/2 inch high. The gang is packaged together in a clear box with silvery and white shredded snow, this little set makes a great little gift for any Christmas collector, any time of year.
Assembled in USA of Imported Parts
Price: $3.85 per Set
Hand-Made Feather Tree Sprigs
These are sprigs made of real goose feathers - the same way they were made in the early days of holiday decorating! Each is handmade from dyed goose feathers. The feathers are applied individually in the same manner as in 19th century Germany.
Each sprig is just about 2 inches long and 1-1/4 inch wide with a 1-1/2 inch stem and is finished with a berry tip. The Victorian Cream sprig sports a matching berry, while the Antique Green and Traditional Green sprigs are each accented with a red berry. Patriot Blue (picture coming soon) is also available!
Now you can reproduce all of those wonderful Victorian Ornaments. Let Santa carry one as a miniature tree. Combine some reproduction Christmas Die Cuts with some stretched Krausbouillion and one of these sprigs, sprinkle on some mica (a little glue helps!) and voilà - a Victorian ornament.
SAMPLE ORNAMENT
Traditional Green & Antique Green Sold Out
Price $3.50
Color: Victorian Cream Patriot Blue
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 (paper may vary). 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! The box measures about 3-1/4 inches at it's longest point.
Although originally designed for Easter, you can certainly decorate it for any season, using Victorian Scraps and Dresdens, mica glitter or paint!
Golden Dresden Ornament Base
This wonderful heavy-weight golden dresden base is just what you need to create old-fashioned paper ornaments for Christmas, Valentine's Day and more. Add a little scrap picture with a dab of glue to the center (or even a Victorian-style sticker), maybe a few pieces of angel hair or krausbouillion and you'll create a brand new heirloom!
The base of the ornament measures about 3-1/4 inches in diameter (from one point to the opposite). The loop on top is for hanging and adds about 1/4 inch more. This lovely dresden is golden on both sides and is weighty enough to be the base for a complex design.
The embossing on these reliefs is superb, as is the cutting. These are made in the same fashion as they have been for many, many decades!
28July2007
Package of Two Dresdens
Price: $3.85
Old Fashioned Festooning - Pink
More Garlands, Banners and Festooning
You'll think of oh, so many things to do with this sweet fringed tissue trim. You'll get 25 feet of crepe tissue fringe is just waiting for your imagination to make its possibilities into a fun reality!
Use it in lieu of, or in addition to ribbon on gifts and the receiver will be absolutely delighted. Or, hang it up as you would any streamer or crepe paper for festive décor!
Wrap it around a paper nut cup or party hat and you'll have a lovely party favor.
Any of the colors is wonderful on its own - but when you combine them, a spontaneous party should appear!
Made in China or Taiwan
Price: $5.75 Roll
Old Fashioned Festooning - Green
Box of 10 Plastic Watch Crystals
These round plastic replacement watch crystals arrive in a nice little box of 10. Each crystal is neatly wrapped in special tissue so that the crystal is free of scratches. SilverCrow's watch crystals can be used for so very many projects! Glue two together, use individually, reverse collage the concave side, etc., etc., etc.!
Sizes range from 19mm to 27.6mm. Each box contains a different size crystal. All ten crystals in your box will be the same size! Please let SilverCrow choose a box for you.
For Rubber Stamper Readers: These are not 2-1/2" as described in the magazine....That was a misprint. But we think they are still just perfect for any project!
Price: $4.25 for a box of 10 crystals
Watch Parts
A full six (6) grams of miscellaneous watch parts (old and new) for collecting, collage, jewelry making, fixing things, assemblage, whatever you can think of! The parts are stored for you in a reusable miniature aluminum tin (about one inch in diameter) with a see-through glass top. You can be a assured that there are a whole lot of parts in each tin!
Price: $3.65 per tin
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Assortment of Hallowe'en 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
Set of 2 Mineral Crystal Watch crystals
Such seemingly delicate crystals are tougher than you'd think! Of course, it isn't all that easy to break a crystal on a watch you're wearing, is it?
These are not plastic, nor are they glass - they are made out of a natural crystal and all of them are vintage. There are a few different sizes and shapes, but all of them are about the same - some are even wrapped in their original packaging!. Please see our measured Close-Up for an example of two.
Package of 2
Price: $2.80 per Package
Golden Antler Dresdens - Sheet of 10
These are really meant to be antlers for deer, reindeer or any other animal (real or fantasy). However, we think a good imagination will conjure many other ideas for their use.
These are lightweight highly embossed golden Dresdens just waiting for you to trim them - to use in your holiday crafts and other artwork. Long used for embellishing ornaments and glued to other paper scraps and decoupage projects, these wonderful motifs are even more special because they are golden - one of the traditional color of many of ornaments of the Victorian period.
The embossing on these reliefs is superb, as is the cutting. These are new but are made in the same fashion as they have been for many, many decades! Each sheet measures 4-1/4 by 3-1/2 inches. Each antler rack measures 1 inch high by 1-3/4 inch wide
4February2008
Price: $2.10 per sheet
Copper House and Home Milagro
More Milagros
More New House - New Home
Our shiny copper house milagro measures about 2-1/4 inch by 1-1/4 inches and is handmade in Peru, so each is unique.
Just the right thing to accent a house warming or open house gift! The new home owners can then place it on their holiday tree for years too come!
Made in Peru
Price: $5.00 each
Ready to Slice & Bake Fimo Stick/Roll - Love Letter
More DIY & Kits
How much fun are these!? We've tried to learn to roll Fimo & other polymer clay into sticks or rolls and we always end up with marbleized clay - a fancy way to say we couldn't come up with a picture. With these, we don't have to worry. The picture has already been rolled into the sticks. So, all you do slice and bake. Don't worry, the instructions are included.
This charming design features a lipstick red stick encircling a love letter - a white envelope with a heart-shaped seal. Pretty and bright for anytime - but, especially nice for Valentine's Day or for a Wedding!
You can slice them to any depth - and can even make the diameter smaller or larger (instructions for this technique included, too). To make a bead or charm, just make a hole before you bake.
Rolls measure 50mm long by 15mm in diameter (about 5/8 inch). So you can make a bunch of beads, components or charms from just one roll!
Two rolls shown for illustration. Instructions are included.
28April2009
Price: $2.65 Each
Vintage Dennison Crepe Paper Streamer: Seasons Greetings
What glorious vintage crepe paper - all original old stock, not used~! This crepe roll was produced by the Dennison company, well known for their home arts papers and other supplies for decades. Dennison has since merged with Avery office products to become Avery Dennison. So new quality Dennison craft and art products are no longer available.
You'll be charmed by the pretty pink Seasons Greetings with a border and some holly and bells. We love the great pink color of the text, too! The streamers are flameproof (an important improvement that the Dennison Manufacturing Company (of Framingham, Massachusetts) made. This new, old stock (never used) streamer is the greatest for decorating or for you craft projects!
The rolls do not indicate the length, but we're guessing that the roll is 25-30 feet, as most of the streamers made were those approximate lengths.
21November2009
Limited Availability - Vintage Item
Price: $6.85 per roll
Vintage Happee - Merree Christmas Pack - Seals & Tags in Original Package
More Vintage Stickers & Seals
This delightful and wonderful envelope is filled with Christmas delights. The original envelope contains gummed Christmas seals - the kind that are water-activated. Due to their age, we suggest you test the gummed seals before wetting them - or, to be safe, use an additional adhesive of your own. Of course, when this package was originally available - in 1944, you'd probably lick them. There are also gift tags for your presents.
The outer envelope was to be sealed in the same manner, by water-activated adhesive, but it has loosened on some of the packages and the contents are easily removed. Everything inside is intact - these have never been opened - except for the set we photographed, and that one, we're keeping for ourselves!
These were originally issued by Fred Fear & Company, listed as the packers on the back of the cover envelope. Fred Fear & Co. was originally a manufacturer and distributor of maple syrup, Easter egg coloring and the like. Their factories were located throughout the northeast United States. This package originates in Brooklyn, N.Y. and indicates that they were made in U.S.A. (The periods in the abbreviations mark their age, too.)
The graphics are typical of the 1940s and many of the stickers feature captions, such as:
Christmas Cheer Open DEC.25th. Holiday Greetings Merry Xmas
and more. The text fonts, colors and illustrations are charming and make you want to go back in time.
This package originally sold for 10¢ in 1944 - probably in a five and dime store. Each package contains 80 seals and 20 tags. The outer envelope measures 5-5/8 by 5-1/2 inches. These are in wonderful condition.
Price: $16.50 per Package
Old Fashioned Die Cut & Embossed Blue Santa with Toys
More Scraps & Die Cuts
More Decorative Tags
This reproduction of an antique scrap is new, but in the tradition of Victorian scraps and die cut ornaments of old. Our Santa Claus, or Belsnickel, is dressed in a traditional blue coat with fur trim and is carrying a pretty tree and lots of toys to the next house he plans to visit.
Created as a gift tag, it is still perfect as an old-fashioned ornament or as an addition to your holiday artwork. Use a bit of mica or glass glitter and you might even fool someone into thinking this is an old one. The sweet die cut is made of lightweight cardboard rather than paper, so you might even add an easel backing for stand-up display.
Santa measures 6-3/8 by 3-1/4 inches and is lightly embossed.
23June2009
Price: $2.15 each
Vintage Style Hallowe'en Clowns Cupcake Picks
We just adore these little Halloween Clowns! Their delightful faces are formed from papier mâché and they are decorated with chenille and lace in an adorable style reminiscent of decorations from the 1920s and 1930s. These high-quality adornments have been created by Bethany Lowe Designs.
Package of 4
Price: $12.00 Package
Vintage Pale Green Dennison Silver Accent Flameproof Crepe Streamer by the Inch
We expect that the original color of the streamer was a darker green that has faded to a pale sage - and we like it better that way!. There are two metallic silver stripes running the length of the roll and the edges are scalloped, so you can imagine just how wonderful an ornament, badge or flower you might be able to fashion from it.
17October2008
Price: 17¢ per Inch
Medium Vintage Die Cut Scrap - Krampus Devil
More Die Cuts & Scraps
More Diablos & Devils
We have long been enchanted by scraps and die cuts. Our large Krampus Devil -carries his switch for punishment as well as his pitchfork and chain. This mid-20th century die cut is superbly printed and trimmed. The colors, especially of the fire beneath his hooves is beautifully done.
This medium Krampus Devil die cut scrap is lightly embossed and measures just about 4-3/4 inches high by 1-1/2 inch wide.
22October2009
Price: $2.85 each
Vintage Plastic Hallowe'en Charms - set of 6 charms
These wonderful hard plastic charms measure 2-3/4 tall. There are 3 designs - a skeleton, a witch and a devil - in 2 colors - orange and black - perfect for that scary holiday! The detail is quite good in these circa-1950s charms. Make some funky earrings or key rings -or use them for making party favors!
11September2007
Price $3.75 per Package
Hallowe'en Witches 3D Picks
These cute little Hallowe'en picks are perfect for your spooky decorations. They make great heads for little mean old witch dolls and fantastic decorations for Hallowe'en cookies, hors d'oeuvres and cupcakes! These are food safe, but be sure to wash them first!
The set contains three little witches, each measuring approximately 2-3/4 inches high (including the pick).
14April2009
Price: 55¢ Per Package of 3 Picks
Set of 3 Mini Wire Hangers
What fun for a fashion-themed project. Or, maybe you have mini clothes that will fit on these darling little hangers.
Diminutive but sturdy, you'll find all kinds of things to do with these!
Package of 3
Price: $1.75
Nine Hallowe'en Black Cat Picks
These cute little Hallowe'en picks are perfect for your spooky decorations. Even though we show you two, you get a package of 9 - 9 cats or 9 lives of 1 spooky kitty!
They measure a bit over 2-1/2 inches high - including tails & picks.
12May2007
Price: $1.25 Package of 9
Hallowe'en Buddies 3D Picks
These cute little Hallowe'en picks are perfect for your spooky decorations. They make great heads for little Hallowe'en dolls and fantastic decorations for Hallowe'en cookies, hors d'oeuvres and cupcakes! These are food safe, but be sure to wash them first!
The set contains one of each: Pumpkin, Witch, Skull and Black Cat (our favorite!) (approximately 2-3/4 inches high (including pick).
6May2007
Price: 75¢ Package of 4
Wooden Collage Parts - Grab Bag of 30+ Pieces
More Wooden Things
This is an assortment like no other. Use these pieces to make jewelry, to embellish just about any assemblage, collage, package, card, whatever. There are fine wooden tags, miniature wood pieces, smooth wooden caps: 30 or more pieces in each package.
SilverCrow Classic, Updated 28September2008
Price: $4.00 Per Package
Vintage Red Clay Poker Chip
More Vintage Stuff
More Stuff for Collage & Assemblage
The Dennison Company from Massachusetts is responsible for so many wonderful vintage items. This poker chip is made of clay and then painted with several layers to indicate value. This particular chip is red and features an inner concentric circle, and within that a four-leaf clover. These illustrations are created in pressed relief - when each chip is created.
These are standard chip size and hail from the early- to mid-20th century.
It would be pretty hard to play poker with only one chip, so we're suggesting that you use this for the base of a brooch or pendant or other collage or altered assembly.
22June2008
Price: 85¢ each
Mirrored Plexiglas Motif - The King Himself - Elvis Presley
More Elvis
Several years ago, I found a wonderful plastic store in New York City. There were bins full of these motifs that were made for people who never picked them up for some reason. After digging through them for just the perfect ones for a special project, I found a very few of these mirrored Plexiglas silhouettes of Elvis in full bravado singing mode - microphone and all.
Some may have minor scratches, but they are all in great shape. We only have as many as they had that day, so we can't get any more. The King measures 2-1/2 inches tall by 2 inches wide (at his feet). He is flat on both sides, but only the front is mirrored. He is about 3mm thick.
12May2009
Small Metal Stamping - Moon Slice & Sun Face
More Collage and Assemblage (including stampings)
There are so many possibilities with these wonderful metal stampings. The entire piece measures about 3 inches wide by 2 inches high - each of the images measures 3/4 inch in diameter inch. The stamping can be trimmed with scissors (if you don't care about the scissors too much), but metal cutters might be a better choice. Or, use the entire piece. They are also fantastic for your collages and assemblages - to glue on or inlay. We think these to be made of tin, but they just might be aluminum.
19April2008
Price: $6.00 Each
Mirrored Plexiglas Motif - Standing Greyhound
More Greyhounds and Other Dogs
SilverCrow Greyhounds on Etsy
Several years ago, I found a wonderful plastic store in New York City. There were bins full of these motifs that were made for people who never picked them up for some reason. After digging through them for just the perfect ones for a special project, I found a very few of these mirrored Plexiglas silhouettes of a greyhound standing - ready for anything!
Some may have minor scratches, but they are all in great shape. We only have as many as they had that day, so we can't get any more. Each greyhound measures 2-1/4 inches tall by 2 inches wide. S/he is flat on both sides, but only the front is mirrored. The motif is about 3mm thick.
28May2009
Ivory Millinery Flower Stamens
Flower stamens are not just for flowers anymore. They make great embellishments for all types of artwork and collage jewelry. This little bundle includes 144 ivory tips - each of the 72 stems boasts two tips. From ivory tip to ivory tip, one piece measures about 2-1/4 inches. Tips are just over 1 mm wide by about 3 mm long.
These are not quite as shiny as they appear in the illustration.
19may2009, Updated 24January2010
Price: $4.20 per bundle
Vintage Jingle Bells on Original Card!
How fun are these! There are 5 jingle bells attached to the original cards (most likely from the 1950s). There is a copyright symbol (©) but it doesn't indicate a year. The card reads:
NOEL Jingle BELLS
FOR USE ON GIFT PACKAGES, SKATES, TREES, PARTY COSTUMES, ETC.
ANOTHER TRIM-A-TREE PRODUCT
© JAPAN
The bells are attached through punched holes and and are held on to the card by a thin piece of wire that is threaded through each bell on the back. Each bell measures about 1 centimeter. We have packaged these in an old-timey real cellophane bag to protect the packaging.
20August2008
Price: $8.15 per Card of 5 Bells
Vintage Green Crepe Paper Flameproof Streamer
We love crepe paper - and not just for streamers. Make bows and flowers, cover nut cups, make ornaments. The possibilities are endless.
And, on top of that, this is VINTAGE crepe. This is just what you need for making reproduction Christmas ornaments. Using the real vintage stuff makes them look and feel authentic. This crepe roll was produced by the Dennison company, well known for their home arts papers and other supplies for decades. Dennison has since merged with Avery office products to become Avery Dennison. So new quality Dennison craft and art products are no longer available.
The Dennison Flameproof Steamer sticker remains on each roll, but is a little loose on some of the rolls we have in stock. There is some modest wear and a touch of fading (from storage) on the outside of the roll, but that makes it even more appropriate for your vintage projects!
These 35-foot rolls originally sold for 15¢. That and the label suggest that the rolls are from the mid-20th century.
Price: $3.25 per roll
Old Fashioned Festooning - Red
Old Fashioned Festooning - White
Angelitos Fabric
Santos Fabric
Alexander Henry fabrics are known for their versatility and cutting edge designs. Their talented in-house artists paint each design by hand, and the company screen-prints the final product on 100% cotton. Fabric is 44 inches wide.
This lovely fabric is filled with clouds and angels and stars and suns - with metallic golden accents that are absolutely delightful.
9August2007
Price: $6.50 per 1/2 yard
Vintage Packet of Gummed Poinsettia Stickers
More Vintage Stickers
Originally issued back in the mid-20th century for 29¢ a package, these authentically old gummed stickers are as vibrantly colored as when they were originally issued! We are always delighted to find these vintage items for you!
Due to their age, we suggest you test the gummed seals before wetting them - or, to be safe, use an additional adhesive of your own.
Made by the famous Dennison Company, each packet contains 35 seals - all poinsettias.
The vibrant colors are reminiscent of the old die cut chromolithographs. These are truly special and in excellent condition.
04July2007
Original vintage package of 35
Price: $6.75 per Package
Delightful Handmade Little Paper Roses - All in White
Also Available as a Mixed Color Bouquet
Each gorgeous little bouquet contains 12 hand-made miniature all-white paper roses. No two bouquets are the same because no two roses are the same. These are made with love and care by artisans in Mexico for celebrations such as the Day of the Dead.
How wonderful these are for wedding favors, for a First Communion, or, of course, for an all-white Day of the Dead display.
The tiny stems are wrapped and some even have extra leaves. We have shown several dozen in the picture for illustration only. These are individual roses that may be easily removed from the bouquet by untwisting the stems. Most buds are about 1/2 to 3/4 inch wide.
Made by Hand in Mexico
3February2007
Price: $3.45 per dozen
Mini Corona Bottle
This tiny (1 inch high) little beer bottle - Cerveza Corona Extra - fills the bill for creating a special memory box, assemblage or gift bow for a beer-drinker.
16January2007
Price: $1.35 each
Delightful Little Paper Roses
Also Available as an All White Bouquet
Each gorgeous little bouquet contains 12 hand-made paper roses in a selection of festive colors. No two bouquets are the same, but better yet - no two roses are the same. These are made with love and care by artisans in Mexico for celebrations such as the Day of the Dead.
20July2006
Mini Clock Cabochon Component
More Components
So often our artwork or card making calls for a component representing time, either specifically or in representing time together, forgotten (or remembered) times, or that some moments are timeless.
Our tiny clock face component is a perfect addition for those projects. The numbers are Roman numerals, and the time is set at the classic 12 minutes after 10 (morning or night matters not). The face also bears the inscriptions
QUARTZ
and
Paris
on the face. Of course, it is not a quartz clock and time stands still on the face of it, but for special projects you may find it just the right thing!
7July2006
Price: 50¢ Each
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
Black Rhinestone Spray
More Unique Adornments
Both delicate and sturdy at once. This clever little rhinestone spray features 4mm jet black rhinestones prong set in a flower-like spray. The stems are sparkly silver metal and can be separated as need be. You can twist these on a bobby pin or barrette for a fast and pretty hair adornment. And, we're sure you can come up with many, many more ideas for such a delightful piece.
13October2009
Price: $2.99 Each
Tiny wooden mouse
My Mom used to wear one of these little critters as a pin in the early 1960's! You can wear one now, too! Just glue a simple pinback to the bottom of this little mouse, and you're ready to go!
His ears and tails are made of leather and his little black eyes are made of seed beads. And, he's all hand-made!
Price: $1.45
Tiny Thermometers - Package of 5
What a great number of things you can do with these little thermometers. At just about 1 inch high each, they'll fit in any niche or small project you can imagine.
These seem to work, but please don't count on them for your weather predictions or as a measurement of your home heat or air conditioning!
Measurements are in both Celsius and Fahrenheit - and we believe the actual thermometer to be glass. We've not had any break, but please be careful just in case.
Price: $1.95 Per Package
Now in packages of 6 Dolls - Just like the Story!
Guatemalan Trouble Dolls
Trouble Dolls in a Box
Trouble Dolls in a Bag
Larger Trouble Dolls
Our miniature Trouble Dolls are sometimes called Worry Dolls. Legend has it that these little dolls can help you manage your life!
Should you have any troubles or worries during the day, tell one to each doll before you sleep. In the morning, your worry should be gone, or, your trouble, resolved.
Sometimes, it seems we need a million of these dolls!
Each doll is hand-made, and therefore quite different from the others. Some wear trousers; some wear dresses. Please let us choose yours for you.
We'll send you a copy of the story along with your dolls.
Made in Guatemala
SilverCrow Classic, Updated 26February2009
Pkg/Price: 6 for $1.85 10 for $2.50 25 for $5.00 100 for $16.00
Miniature Origami Cranes
Mini Origami Cranes Fabric
SilverCrow's miniature Origami Cranes are handmade by a student from the San Francisco area. She hand-folds each of these tiny one-inch cranes with the expertise of an origami master.
They are a delightful addition to a gift or a card and are fun just to have around. Each crane is different as they are all hand made.
SilverCrow offers them to you in an assorted package of five miniature cranes. No two are alike, so please let us choose the color and pattern for you.
Made in USA of Paper from Japan
Price:$4.00
Vintage Hard Plastic Aqua Connectors
Just imagine what wonderful creations you can make with these dainty little aqua plastic connector beads. Each one measures 20mm long by 8mm wide at the widest point.
You can link them together with jump rings; add some gumball charms; add a ribbon on either side for a doll belt - only your imagination will limit you.
Price: 36¢ each
Vintage Hard Plastic Cherries Cabochon
Aren't these just the sweetest cherries - too bad they can't be eaten. Our little plastic components are flat-backed. They have been hand painted in a washed style which highlights the the detail of the leaves, stem and the cherries themselves.
Each one measures 11/16 inch from the bottom cherry to the top of the stem and 3/4 inch at the widest point.
Three components shown for variation illustration.
Price: 77¢ Each
Vintage French Sequins in French Blue
These enchanting sequins are unused old store stock from the 1920s and 1930s. These are flat sequins that measure 7mm in diameter. The color is deliciously a striking French blue.
25March2008
12g Strand
$5.95 per Strand
Black Porcelain Chunk
These little chunks measure 1 inch by 2 inches. These unglazed black porcelain tiles are ideal as bases for highlighting light colored miniatures. They measure about 1/8 to 1/4 inch high and are weighty enough for you to attach your mini artwork.
1February2008
$1.43 each
BLACK Mica Glitter Flakes
Natural Mica
This is the really neat old-fashioned, original glitter that was used for holiday decorations of all types since the end of the 19th century. The white form of mica glitter is usually used to imitate snow or to add an iridescent glittery effect. We can only imagine what you might be able to create with BLACK MICA!
Mix mica with paint, ink, glue, any artistic media. Sprinkle it on your holiday decorations. Grind it. Mix it with a tiny amount of any powdered pigment (including the cost-effective tempera pigment) to give it color. Experiment. Have fun!
This wonderful mica comes packaged in a convenient zipper bag in an old-timey box that measures 4-5/8 by 1-1/2 by 6 inches. So, you'll have plenty for lots of projects. For Hallowe'en, gothic and other projects with a black or midnight theme, our Black Mica might be just perfect!
Mica is not toxic in its natural state, but it can be an irritant, so please use caution. There is some color transference with black mica, so be careful!
24April2008
Price $5.00 per box
Vintage Blue Aurora Borealis Sequins on Original Card
Collage Items
How fortunate we were to find these wonderful USA-made sequins on their original cards with their original labels!
Each card holds 2 yards of 6mm ethereal blue sequins that shimmer with an aurora borealis effect (almost opalesque). The sequins are strung on matching blue thread but can be removed easily.
The label reads:
Style #........ SEQUINS "Amspangle" Brand for Dress - Millinery and Art Needlecraft Trimmings 2 Yards 6 m/m Reg. U.S. Patent Office Made in U.S.A. Copyright 1946
These are truly a treasure!
18February2008
Price: $5.00 per card
Vintage Plastic Watch Crystal in Original Paper Envelope
New Plastic Watch Crystals
Mineral Watch Crystals
Each of these plastic ROCKET CYLINDER watch crystals is packaged in a little orange envelope with all kinds of information on it. The number of the crystal as well as the watch brand that it fits are listed along with a little drawing of the crystal inside. As far as we know, everyone of these is different. They are from a watchmaker's estate and were used for fixing broken crystals on watches.
The envelope measures 1-3/4 inch square. The crystals inside depend on the the watch and are all different sizes and shapes.
On the back flap of the envelope is the Rocket Crystal Trademark in an old-fashioned diamond logo:
STANDARD UNBREAKABLE WATCH CRYSTALS
Several crystals and envelopes pictured for illustration only.
10February2008
Teeny Tiny Plastic Wedding Couple
More Anniversary & Weeding
These tiny folks have just married and are ready to top a teeny tiny cake. The groom measures just 1 inch high. This little couple is just right for a mini shrine or memory box. You'll see this same couple used in the making of amulets and talismans, as well.
The price is right for making wedding or engagement party favors, too!
28October2007
Price: 38¢ each
Small Porcupine Quills
Package of 10 or more small porcupine quills. These have been hand-cleaned and rinsed by us right here at SilverCrow Creations. Use SilverCrow porcupine quills for traditional use or embellishment. Use to embellish artwork; as long beads for jewelry.
As with all natural materials, each quill is unique. Each package contains a unique assortment of 10 or more quills.
Instructions are included. Careful! These are sharp.
From the USA
NOT FOR CHILDREN
Price: $1.00 Per Package
Old-Style Plastic Flat-backed Birdie
More Birds of All Kinds
We placed these tiny birdies atop a vintage ruler so that you could see their sizes for your self! With wide open mouths they appear to be in deep conversation, or, perhaps, they are just a bit hungry! The birds come in an assortment of colors, so we can't exactly promise one or another. You can see from the photograph that their beaks, feet and wing and tail feathers can all different in so many different ways. So, please let us choose one (or a bunch) for you!
Four birdies shown for illustration.
Price: 87¢ Each
Vintage White Glass Beaded Headpin
More Pins
We can't really call it a trend, because designers have been doing it for years - adapting vintage jewelry into newer items - but now there is a new name for it: upcycling! These vintage glass tipped pins were made in Japan, well known for quality costume jewelry components. But we love the older ones even more. The white glass bead tip measures 8mm in diameter. The actual metal pin is a golden metal, measuring about 3/4 inch long (some are a little longer).
Several pins shown for illustration only.
Price: 97¢ each
Package of 5 Assorted Guitar Picks
Not only for playing guitars and other stringed instruments, the great little package of five assorted guitar picks can be used to make jewelry, used in artwork, as bases for miniature sculptures and more.
The picks are mostly standard sized and shape, with a few others mixed in here and there. Each assortment is different, so the illustration is only representative of the package you will receive. These are real guitar picks, not just pieces of plastic in the standard shape, so, if you don't use them in your art or jewelry making, you might take up the guitar.
We've seen some gorgeous necklaces and earrings made with such plastic and acrylic picks.
Made in USA & Imported, Packaged in USA
Price: $3.99 Per Package
Sweet Garden Fairy Cameo in Variegated Brown and Cream
More Fairies
A sweet little fairy is hiding in your garden and aha! has be captured on this spritely cameo. On a variegated earthy brown background, our creamy little fairy examines a butterfly amongst her flower bouquet. This lovely resin cameo measures 40mm by 30mm (1-9/16 by 1-3/16 inch). The three-dimensional image would look lovely in a setting or by simply adding a bail or pin to the flat back.
Price: $2.50 each
Vintage Green Glass Beaded Headpin
We can't really call it a trend, because designers have been doing it for years - adapting vintage jewelry into newer items - but now there is a new name for it: upcycling! These vintage glass tipped pins were made in Japan, well known for quality costume jewelry components. But we love the older ones even more. The green glass bead tip measures 8mm in diameter. The actual metal pin is a dark aged metal, measuring about 3/4 inch long.
7April2009
Full Box of 72 Microscope Slides
Your imagination is the only limit you'll have for these, that's for sure! These genuine microscope slides can be used in all kinds of projects - and, of course, with your microscope! Each slide measures 1 inch by 3 inches and is quite thin, just about 1.0-1.2 mm. Create soldered pendants, add them to your assemblages or collages, or whatever!!
The slides have ground edges for safety and easier use and they have been pre-cleaned for your convenience.
You'll receive a box of 72 slides, but the cover graphics may vary from the one in the illustration.
Made in USA or imported
1March2009
Price: $13.75 Per Box of 72 Slides
Large Papier Mâché Cone
Smaller Cone Ornament
Make your own wonderful cone ornament or candy holder. Many of the old German gift boxes and 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 9-1/2 inches long and the top (open) diameter is about 3 inches.
19June2008
Price: $2.25 each
Small Lined Papier Mâché Heart Box
More Valentines
More Bags & Boxes
This is an ideal way to personalize your gift - any time of year. This unfinished papier mâché heart box is lined with a delicate pink and white paper. The edges of both sides of the box are covered with paper, too, allowing for a snug fit.
These are lots of fun 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.
The box measures about 4 inches long by about 3-3/4 inches wide.
25November2008
Price: $4.75 each
Vintage Unused Cork-Lined Bottle Caps
These older bottle caps are just perfect for your collection or your artwork. Cork-lined caps are much better for creating resin-based jewelry or collage components - and it's even more fun to use vintage ones! The cork lining is shown in the inset.
Package of 3 Different
Price: $1.75 Package
Microscope Slides
Your imagination is the only limit you'll have for these, that's for sure! These genuine microscope slides can be used in all kinds of projects - and, of course, with your microscope! Each slide measures 1 inch by 3 inches and is quite thin, just about 1.5 mm. Create soldered pendants, add them to your assemblages or collages, or ....
Box of slides shown for illustration only. Ours are packaged in hand packages of 5 slides.
Price: $3.00 Per Package of 5 Slides
Mini Bezel pendant or Charm
More Pendants
5/8-inch Circle Punch
Unscrew this clever little silvery metal bezel to insert a coin or anything else that fits!
Or make your own items to fit, by using our 5/8-inch Bezel Punch. Cut a little circle of cardstock and create a mini collage on it. Cut a tiny circle portion of a photograph, postcard, newspaper, etc. for a kitschy look. Add a small circlet of acetate on top.
Slide a stainless steel ballchain necklace through the pendant loop and you've got a delightful hand-crafted necklace.
Price: $3.45 Each
Vintage lacy Plastic Sweetheart Heart Cabochon
More Jewelry Components & Focal Points
More Wedding & Anniversary
Plastic and composition pieces were major components in jewelry in the mid-20th century. Probably beginning around the 1930s and 1940s. They were popularized by Hollywood heroines and continue to be popular for their stylized design and kitschy colors.
This sweet plastic (or celluloid) lacy heart pendant is exceptionally beautiful in its ivory color. Across the middle, in script, is written,
Sweetheart
This is probably from the late 1950s or early 1960s. There is a top hole if you care to attach a jump ring for hanging, or just use the opening in the heart itself. The front of the cabochon is loaded with detail - it almost looks like real lace! The heart measures approximately 1-3/4 by 1-13/16 inch.
11February2009
Price: $3.35 each
Vintage Butterscotch Bakelite Disk or Chip
More Assemblage & Collage
Perhaps these disks were originally meant for a friendly game of poker. After all, not all gaming takes place in a casino! Or may be they were used for jewelry. We don't know. But we do know they are a delicious butterscotch color. There are swirls of subtle color and marbling throughout each disk.
Each chip measures 1-1/2 inch in diameter and 1/8 inch thick. There is little or no surface wear.
You'll love using this in your artwork or jewelry making. Or, maybe just add one or two to a gaming collection.
4November2008
Price: $3.85 each
Vintage African American baby Doll
More Dolls
More Babies
We love finding vintage items - especially rare ones like these miniature African American baby dolls. These are great for Baby Shower favors, or for a collage or assemblage as they measure a slight 1-1/4 inch long by 1/4 inch wide.
Each is in a sitting position, but you might want to glue the baby down if you want him/her to stay put. (We don't suggest you do this with real babies!) They also look great lying on their backs - just like they are ready to awaken!
10February2009
Wood Plaque with bark
Mini Pine Cones
For your rustic projects, this slice of wood is just perfect! Add a few mini pinecones and a vintage holiday scrap picture and you'll have a treasure to behold. You can make this little plaque hangable by adding a screw eye to the top, or by carving or drilling a hole in the back. But, our favorite way to hang it is to staple a piece of leather or felt on the back to create a hanging loop. We saw this technique used on some older ornaments and just love the look!
Each slice is similar to the illustration, but because these are cut from natural wood branches, of course each will differ slightly in the size and the look. We just love the bark around the plaque. The average size is about 5-3/4 inches by 2-1/4 inches by 1/4 inch thick. So please allow for some variation.
27May2008
Price: $3.00 each
Vintage box of Teardrop Glass Lenses in Dark Smoke Grey
Vintage Round Amber Lenses
Because they are glass, they are fragile, but they are not delicate - we've not broken any yet. The convex shape is great for covering a secret in an assemblage or collage. These are the darkest lenses we have - but, they are still transparent. After all, they are sunglass lenses.
These dark smoke lenses are 53mm at their widest and 63mm long and they arrive in their original packaging. We have not opened all of the boxes in order to preserver their vintage value, we are not sure if they are complete and unbroken. But, in the sample boxes we opened - all were present, individually wrapped and intact.
Was: $6.25 Now: $5.75 per box
One Ounce package of Slide Cover Glass - Small Squares
Also Large Squares
These 18 mm x 18mm slivers of glass are really meant for microscopy. After a sample is placed on glass slide, then these covers are used to protect the specimen - and - to protect the microscope lens. They arrive in a nice little protective box. Each slide measures 18 mm square and 0.13 - 0.17 mm thick (size #1). Boxes are measured by weight and this one-ounce package contains between 100 and 150 pieces.
These are really too fragile for jewelry bases, but they're great for collage, assemblage and the like. You can double them up for extra strength, too!
28September2008
Price: $7.25 per box
Vintage White Clay Poker Chip
Vintage Red Chip
The Dennison Company from Massachusetts is responsible for so many wonderful vintage items. This poker chip is made of clay and then painted with several layers to indicate value. This particular chip is white and features an inner concentric circle, and within that a four-leaf clover. These illustrations are created in pressed relief - when each chip is created.
Tiny Chalk for Projects Large & Small - Package of 5 Assorted
More Things for Writing
Limited Edition Chalkboard Necklace
When we started selling our little Chalkboard Necklace, we wondered just what kind of chalk we should offer to accompany it - so that the wearer might change the message on a whim. Well, here we have it!
These slim little chalks arrive in packages of 5 pieces - 3 white and two random colors. The chalks measure about 1-11/16 inches long and are just barely 1/8 inch in diameter - perfect for including with small projects - and especially neat because they are doll-size!
Chalks vary ever so slightly in length due to the fragile nature of the chalk. We package them securely (see the illustration), but they are indeed fragile, and might not make it through the mail perfectly.
Several sets are shown for illustration only.
3August2009
Price: $1.37 per Package
Vintage Broken Frozen Charlotta (Charlotte) Doll
More Art Dolls