SilverCrow Creations Holidays & Celebrations - Retirement
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Laini's Bohemian Long Life Fairy Ornament
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Portland artist Laini Taylor has created these ornaments. The 9 inch high ornament features a bohemian collage style adornment hanging from an elegant hook. The acrylic lacquer ornament is printed front and back with the image and text and is adorned with beads and ribbon.
Measuring just about 9 inches the lovely fairy holds a butterfly with the sentiment:
Many Beautiful Years
On each of her butterfly-like wings is a Chinese character. They read:
Longevity - Happiness
The bottom of her gown names her:
Long-Life Fairy
This gorgeous treasure makes a great gift for anyone beginning a new life: after retirement, graduation, and even after a divorce. But, we're warning you, you'll want one for yourself!
Imported
4May2008
Price: $11.95 each
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Honor Your Spirit Note Card
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Primarily a writer - with a passion for color, design and form - mary anne radmacher's original writings partner with her artwork which visually represent and accent her words. From her original writings, the card reads:
honor your spirit: listen. embrace your convictions without apology. whisper as the rain.
laugh thunderously. create a day you will long remember.
This lovely notecard is blank inside and, of course, is accompanied by an envelope.
Made in USA
20April2008
Price: $2.75 each
It Takes a Long Time to Become Young
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Not only is the title provocative, but the quotations inside are as well! This is an inspiring collection of quotations that assert and amplify the idea that though our bodies age, our hearts and minds can remain young. This is one of those rare anthologies that is the result of wide reading and long collecting, rather than the usual recombination of other people's gleanings.
Richard Kehl woke up one day, as most of us eventually do, and thought - "I look old, but my heart is not old." That morning he started reading in search of observations which paralleled and examined his insight. Darling & Company decided to put his collection in this book because they think it will encourage many readers by letting them know that they are not alone, not wrong in their intuitions. It is their hope also to promote a youthful outlook, one which even perhaps younger readers will find fascinating.
This wonderful 56-page soft-cover book features self-folding flaps that can be used alternatively as bookmarks. It measures 5-1/2 by 8 inches.
Printed in China
15April2008
Price: $9.00 each
Magic Pocket Spell for Luck
Pocket Spell for Peace
Pocket Spell for Health
Every one of us could use a bit of luck, now, couldn't we? So, we're sure that just about anyone would enjoy receiving this little spell box. Although we can't promise a miracle windfall or any other specific luck, we're sure that it will be enjoyed.
In the sliding matchbox with a lucky unicorn on the cover, you'll find the appropriate botanicals, magic seeds, magic rocks, magic fragranced oil, magic spells, a spell-casting sheet, mood candles and instructions. Of course, you might modify the spell to create your own new lucky tradition.
Made in Australia
25March2008
Price: $7.50 each
Shoot for the Stars Arrow Pin with Crystals & Pearls from Maximal Art by John Wind
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What better message for anyone on a new adventure - whether it be retirement, graduation, a new job, marriage, or, even divorce!
This gorgeous piece reads
Shoot for the stars!
It measures about 2-7/8 inches long by about 1/2 inch wide. The golden base features crystals and pearls adding to the elegance that is standard with John Wind's jewelry pieces.
Like all Maximal Art jewelry, this sprightly brooch is designed by artist John Wind. This wonderful design features vintage style art, 14 karat gold plating and, of course, the Austrian crystals and glass pearls.
Each brooch arrives in a lovely Maximal Art gift bag and is certain to charm even the most discerning eye! Many Maximal Art pieces become collectible as they retire.
6March2008
Price: $45.00 each
be who You will Note Card
Illustrator dug Nap is famous for his bold style evoking a contemporary burst of living out loud fun! Admittedly slightly twisted, dug creates cards with humorous sayings and renders them with a beautiful, painterly technique. His brushstrokes are worthy of his 16th century muse Lucas Cranach (for whom he named is cat), dug's work is artistically sophisticated and then just plain fun!
On the outside, he declares:
be who You will
The inside is blank for your own message - perfect for a special friend, or someone on the brink of something new!
dug's cards are printed on coated recycled paper with soy-based inks and measure 5 by 7 inches. Of course, an envelope accompanies the card.
Printed in USA
16November2007
Bag of Luck
Bag of Cheer
Bag of Happiness
Simple Rules for Living
Horseshoe, clover gourd, shooting star, dice: Sometimes you need a little luck. Other times, you need a LOT of luck. This bag of providential pewter charms will provide lots of good fortune (we hope!) The clover coin can be used alternatively as a scratchier for instant lottery tickets.
Cast in lead-free pewter, this makes a lovely gift for any life change! The six little tokens arrive in a lovely green organza bag with an old-fashioned romance card.
13July2007
Price: $7.95 Set of 6
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Tattoos for the Elderly (temporary, of course)
Growing old ain't so bad - not if you laugh a little. These great little temporary tattoos are just the ticket for a chuckle or two. These are FDA approved and sport messages like "Bite Me" - complete with dentures in a glass a snake wrapped around a weekly medicine box and "Retirement Home Boy".
Your tattoos will last up to three days, or you can wash them off with soap and water.
26April2007
$6.50 per sheet
All things change... Greeting Card for Life Changes
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Graphic Artist Janeen Koconis created this elegant note card to celebrate life changes. We love the way she attributes the change to the person rather than waiting for the world to change around us. The elegant acrobat reminds us to be flexible as does the sentiment:
The hand moves, and the fire's whirling takes different shapes.
All things change when we do.
On the inside:
Congratulations on making life change
The designer believes that a greeting card is not frivolous, rather, the opposite - that it has utility: a card can be a handshake or a kiss.
This is a square card in a square envelope - it may require additional postage.
18February2007
Price: $2.50 each
Vintage-Style Gift Tags - Toast
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These gift tags are almost amazing as you are...and they're going to look great on your gift! You can also use them as Luggage Tags, and, if you're still reading...Imagine, right here right now, something you want to happen; and it just might....
We've only seen top-quality gift tags such as these ever! Simply write out your message, fold the flap toward the string, tuck it under the lip and what a special tag! Perfect, too for scrapbook pages, assemblages and collages.
On each side of our 1-1/2 by 6 inch tag, is a vintage-style illustration of a toaster that has just popped. On one side, a simple:
here's to you!
on the flap and next to the toaster. And on the other side:
you should be feeling like a piece of bread ...... because everybody's toasting you!
Made in Shanghai, China
26March2007
Package of 2 tags
Price $2.25
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Letterpress Note card - Somebody Far
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We just love letterpress cards and letters. The elegance of vintage stationery is all but forgotten. We're simply delighted that some smaller companies are offering the same high-quality papers and designs with a modern touch - so we can offer them to you! The vintage illustration of a globe, slightly tilted and the old-time font of the verse accent the richly textured paper. And, of course, because it is letterpress, you can feel the letters with your fingers.
The old-fashioned sentiment is perfect for so many occasions: birthday, thinking of you, the new year (whichever you celebrate), retirement, and so on:
Somebody far away wishes you many happy returns of the day
The 3-1/4 by 5-1/4 inch size is just what you need for those short messages and quick thank you notes.
Printed in USA or Imported
17February2007
Price: $2.55 each
Senior Moment Magnet
With the transition of the baby boomers into senior citizenship,
I'm having a senior moment
is the cry of the 21st century. Why not enjoy it like the lovely woman on this delightful magnet!
Anne Taintor's magnets are often tongue-in-cheek funny, but we think this one is just fun and certainly kitschy. The artist combines vintage images and tongue-in-cheek messages in a collage style that seems retro and modern at the same time.
7July2006
Price $5.00
Go Ahead! Art Rubber Stamp
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Nicho with Opposite Warning
Just the opposite of the cliché warning, why not just go ahead with that project that might seem foolish to everyone else! Who knows, you may start a new trend!
The image is about 3/4 inch high by about 1-1/3 inch wide. Stamps are made of the finest red rubber are mounted with the best foam cushion available on hourglass hardwood mounts. Unmounted stamps are uncut, ready for you to trim to your liking.
Style: Mounted - $5.50 Unmounted - $2.75
Art Postcard - Clown Feet
From the creator of the ever so popular Addams Family, this always happy clown rests his large feet in a giant bowl, with his gigantic shoes set aside for the day. Typical of many of Addams' drawings the contrast of detail and hinted images highlights the clown's relaxation - with the stage hinted behind.
Consider this card for someone ready for relaxation, whether it be for recuperation, retirement or just a hard day!
Printed in USA 11May2006
Price: $1.25 Each
More Paperwork Magnet
What is wrong with this woman? with this picture? Oh, she must be sarcastic - anyone who would really ask for
more paperwork, please
has to be a bit off her rocker! Of course, there are no rockers in the office...oh, we could go on and on!
14June2006
Gnome Soap - For Good Luck!
We've seen them in our neighbors' yards and in Fairy Tales, but now we have one for the bath! Gnomes bring good luck and ward off evil...and, we know we were lucky to find him for you. What a great present for someone off on a new ad/venture! This superb soap is rich and produces a fantastic lather!
Made in Sweden
Price $6.75
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!
Made in China
Package of 5
Price: $1.00
Golden Die Cut Congratulations Dresdens
These elegant golden Dresdens are die cut and deeply embossed meticulously. And you don't even have to cut them apart! Just the right thing for graduation, a promotion or any other occasion when Congratulations are in order. These paper die cuts are ready to use on your next project. We found them perfect for reproducing vintage German ornaments.
Made in Japan
package size & Price: 10 for $3.00 100 for $18.50
Pocket Acorn Token
Cast in pewter, this sweet acorn pocket charm is perfect for the autumn. Add one to each place setting on Thanksgiving - or integrate it into your place cards. Acorns are the beginnings of sturdy oaks - making a gift of one is appropriate for any new beginnings - baby showers, graduation, retirement, new job or home, ..., the list goes on!
Several acorns shown for illustration.
Package Size & Price: 1 - $1.35 5 - $5.75 25 - $25.00
Working for an Idiot Magnet
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Now who hasn't? Worked for an idiot, that is!? We laughed out loud when we saw this delightful Anne Taintor magnet. The artist combines vintage images and tongue-in-cheek messages in a collage style that seems retro and modern at the same time.
This 2 by 2 inch magnet says it all,
she kind of enjoyed working for an idiot
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Magnet - Stress
Everyone who has seen this magnet in our stock has laughed out loud - is this message so universal? We think so...
STRESS is when you wake up screaming and realize you haven't fallen asleep yet.
Keep this provocative magnet on your closest metal surface to remind you that you're not alone!
Price $3.95
Art Postcard - Nancy Sinatra
This is the perfect card for someone leaving - anything - a job, a relationship, a town, or for graduation - any time someone is moving on - as boots are made for walking, after all.
Printed in USA 9May2006
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