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Greeting Box - Congratulations- Open Me!
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Best Wishes Greeting Box
This charming paper box is with APPLAUSE circling the box and a vintage image of hands clapping atop the box.
When the lucky recipient examines the Alice in Wonderland Open Me tag, and pulls - the box top opens and one letter at a time (printed on scalloped paper discs) appears - spelling out CONGRATULATIONS! The letters are joined together with bright red ribbon. The box itself measures 3-1/2 inches in diameter and 1-1/2 inch tall. And - it can be passed along as a special surprise for someone else as well - over and so on and so on.
Based on Victorian paper treasures of long ago, we're sure you'll love giving or sending this to anyone for just about any occasion.
Imported
04October2009
Price: $8.50 Each
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I Don't Know How... Pinback Button
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We love these wonderful pin-back buttons - they are so much fun to add to the top of a gift - just pin it to the bow - or use it instead of a bow! They're also lots of fun just to give away.
This one reads:
I DON'T KNOW HOW I GOT OVER THE HILL WITHOUT GETTING TO THE TOP
This little button (1-1/4 inch) is great fun for retirement, an over-the-hill party, or just because.
Made in USA
22October2009
Price: $1.50 each
Go Confidently in the direction of your dreams!
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As a youngster, I was fascinated with Henry David Thoreau. The thought of civil disobedience is exciting to anyone who might have a dream of his or her own, but his willingness to lead the life of his dreams at Walden Pond was more than an inspiration. Thoreau did graduate from Harvard and work at his father's pencil shop for a time as well.
Why not offer that same fascination to someone you love or who listens to you intently:
Go confidently in the direction of your dreams! Life the life you've imagined.
-Thoreau
The inside is blank for your additional message or simply your initials. Please remember that square greeting cards require extra postage.
Printed in USA
12May2009
Price: $2.50 each
Greeting Box - Best Wishes - Open Me!
This charming paper box is with a vintage image of shooting stars circling the box - so many for making wishes! We tried to research the term Best Wishes, with no success.
In contemplating the phrase, at first it seems so clichéd. But, what better to offer someone than the best - and the best of their desires. It is no wonder that Best Wishes is what one offers to a bride, when her groom commands Congratulations.
For a special friend, you might even consider, writing a wish you intend to fulfill on the back of each of the disks!
When the lucky recipient examines the Alice in Wonderland Open Me tag, and pulls - the box top opens and one letter at a time (printed on scalloped paper discs) appears - spelling out Best Wishes! The letters are joined together with bright red ribbon. The box itself measures 3-1/2 inches in diameter and 1-1/2 inch tall. And - it can be passed along as a special surprise for someone else as well - over and so on and so on.
13September2009
Woman's Destiny Magnet
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What a truly perfect thought. We should all strive to have no regrets! In fact, that is one of our favorite mottos! This great looking vintage style photo of a lovely young woman in a 1930s or 1940s style bathing suit is accented with the phrase:
Destined to be an old woman with no regrets!
The magnet is 3-5/8 inch by 2-5/8 inch and flat-out will accent any refrigerator!
Made in China
5April2009
Price $3.95 Each
There will come a time - ending & Beginning
Louis L'Amour lived so many different lives in his time, you might think him a crowd in himself! If life was not there, he breathed it into the situation. Known mostly for his historical western novels, his thoughts are often quoted:
There will come a time when you believe everything is finished. That will be the beginning.
(Louis L'Amour)
From his book Lonely on the Mountain, he treats us to this succinct advice to remain clear and open always. Please share it. And, if you've never read anything about the American West or by Louis L'Amour, please choose a second-hand or new novel and get hooked!
The inside of the card is blank for your additional message or simply your initials. Please remember that square greeting cards require extra postage.
24April2009
Handmade silver Collage Necklace - Age vs. Maturity
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A California artist makes these delightful pendants just for SilverCrow! Each is a 2-sided hand-made paper collage encased in glass and silver solder. We just love the butterfly clown and the sentiment:
age is a high price to pay for maturity
Although every piece is different because the pendants are handmade, each combines vintage photographs, papers and words. This is also striking with an added ribbon, draped over the corner of a mirror or a framed picture of yourself as a child.
Two pendants are shown to illustrate the front and back. The pendant measures about 1-1/2 inch long by 1 inch wide and the bail is large enough for just about any chain, ribbon or cord.
22August2008
Was: $20.50 Now: $16.00 each
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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!
4May2008
Price: $12.95 each
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.
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 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.
16November2007
Bag of Luck
Bag of Cheer
Bag of Happiness
Simple Rules for Living
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 scratcher for your instant lottery tickets.
· Gourd, the Chinese symbol for luck · Four-leaf clover for faith, hope, love & luck · Shooting Star to make a wish · Horseshoe to ward off evil spirits · Pair of Dice for luck in the game (of life)
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
Compare at: $12.00 Our Price: $9.95 Per set
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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
Vintage-Style Gift Tags - Toast - Package of 2 Tags
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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
Price $3.55 per Package
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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
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.
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Package Size & Price: 1 - $1.75 5 - $7.50 25 - $30.00
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
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
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!
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
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