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Vintage Chenille Squirrel
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We love chenille and these little squirrel boys are one of the reasons why! Old store stock figures like these are few and far to find, so we are full of ourselves when we find them. Each is sitting on a scalloped cardboard base, so they were probably birthday cake toppers or something of the kind.
Each little fellow measures about 4 inches tall with a hand painted spun cotton head. We think he is holding a spun cotton nut, but it doesn't look like an acorn.
Each one is in pretty great condition considering the age. We suspect they are from the 1950s or earlier. The chenille is a bit flat from storage and there is the occasional spot or crease in one of them. We've added a bit of paper grass and placed each one in a plastic display box, making him ever the more special!
None of these have been used for their intended purpose and they were together in a group when found.
Unknown Origin
24July2008
Vintage Item - Limited Availability
Price: $4.85 each
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Brown Krausbouillion - Old Fashioned Crinkle Wire Metal Tinsel
Available in Red, Silver, Gold, Teal, Olive & Black, Too
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 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.
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
26July2008
A Generous 1/2 ounce Package
$3.50 Per Package
Art Postcard - Last Minute Errand
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Book by Michael Sowa
We love Michael Sowa's artwork. With a bit of whimsy mixed with philosophy and thoughtfulness, he often provides us with sleepless nights - just wondering what the story behind them image might be!
From the imaginative mind of artist Michael Sowa, this slightly scary card will surely make you think differently about Thanksgiving! We know there's a message here. This delightful turkey couple is dressed to the nines, having done an errand of their own. They seem to be squeamish, and well they should be with the lurking shadow of human behind them.
Sowa's art evokes wonder and amazement; a mix of surrealism and comic illustration, of humor and seriousness.
Printed in the EU
17June2008
Price: $1.25 Each
Silvery Turkey Charm
More Charms and Beads
Gobble-gobbling along, our Tom Turkey Charm is made of silvery medal. He measures 7/8 inch high by 1/2 inch wide. Thanksgiving items are rare, so you can imagine our delight when we discovered this great charm. Add it to a ribbon for an easy napkin ring (just tie a bow)! Or make a special Thanksgiving charm bracelet for your hostess.
Made in USA
9June2008
Price: $1.25 each
Orange Mica Glitter Flakes
Natural Mica
Black 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 ORANGE 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 other projects with a harvest theme, our Orange 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 orange mica, so be careful!
Imported
28April2008
Price $5.00 per box
Little Gourd Man
This sweet little fellow measures about 5 inches high and is ready to accompany your autumn decorations. He wears a very sweet little grass-like outfit and holds his own gourd high. Gourds represent plenty, welcome and luck. So, he will add a lively touch to your Thanksgiving, too.
Made in China
13July2007
Was: $6.75 Now: $5.75 Each
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Farm Animals Die Cut Reproduction Scraps
There are a farm full of animals on this wonderful reproduction chromolithograph die cut scrap relief. Pigs and deer, cats, goats, a calf, ducks or geese, even a turkey, a lamb and a bunch of chicks with a hen and a rooster - they're all here to grace your next project!
The entire scrap relief sheet is approximately 9 inches by 6-1/2 inches, ready for you to clip and use in your artwork. They are expertly cut and cleverly embossed to accent each animal's particular features.
Made in Germany
3February2008
Price: $3.50 Per Sheet
Vintage Wicker Cornucopia
More Harvest & Thanksgiving
This little cornucopia practically defines harvest or plenty. Made in the mid-1950s, our little party or table favor is a charming craft item. It has little wicker feet and measures about 4 inches from opening to tip and the opening is 2 inches in diameter.
11December2007
Price: $2.75 each
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Squirrel and Acorn Necklace
This darling squirrel is packing up his acorns for the winter and we caught him in the act! Our fun pendant is suspended from a chocolate crystal rosary-style chain. The little squirrel is made of modern polyresin, but it could easily be mistaken for authentic celluloid! He is holding his precious cargo - a silvery acorn charm.
From Classic Hardware (a favorite of Lucinda Williams, Sex and the City stars and more), we're delighted to offer this wonderfully sweet little squirrel pendant and chain.
The chocolate glass faceted bead chain chain measures 17 inches and the pendant adds an additional 2 inches.
24October2007
Price: $52.00 each
Old-Fashioned Chenille Scrap Turkey Buddies
Chenille pipe cleaners have been used for crafting for ages! These little buddies are made to look old-fashioned with their scraps for their heads and tails. The rest of their bodies are fashioned from chenille wire and a hanging loop at top might even double for a napkin holder! They are dressed to the nines in top hats, and one of the fellows sports a banner, bearing their cry:
Gobble, Gobble
Use him to decorate your old fashioned holiday tree, or add him to a friend's package, so s/he might do the same. They make lovely table decorations for any turkey dinner (although they might not agree!)
28October2006
Price: $4.25 Per Set
Bedazzled by Joy Note Card
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Greeting Cards
From independent artist, Peter J Ketchum, is this wonderfully happy card with a verse adapted from a poem by Paul Vesey entitled, "To Satch":
One fine Morning I'm Gonna Reach UP and Grab a Hand FULLA STARS Look over at GOD and say HOW 'Bout THAT!
The author has named his print, Bedazzled by Joy. If only we could each feel this way every day! This card is printed with soy-based inks on recycled paper.
29May2007
Price: $2.50 each
Art Postcard - We Had a Hot Time
Wow! It must've been hot - for the devil himself to attend! Even if you're not a witch or warlock, what a fun way to say "thank you" for an evening out or afternoon party - or, for anything that was fun to do. It might also be fun to show off to those who declined to attend! In any case, we love this reproduction postcard from an original 1908 card!
Printed in USA
SilverCrow Classic
Out of Stock
Vintage Look Collage Ornament - A Caring Heart
In the collage style, this 2-3/4 by 1-3/4 inch ornament features a lovely little Victorian girl holding her dolly. The sepia photograph has been tinted lightly with pastel colors. The sentiment reads:
A CARING HEART
Mad of Tin and Glass, the added rickrack enhances the mini-collage print. There is a pin on the back, allowing this to be worn as a brooch, but we think it's a bit heavy for that. The loop on the top is threaded with a long silken ribbon (ribbon colors vary) so it may be worn as a pendant.
The size makes it a perfect addition to a holiday tree, a doll house wall, or tied onto that special gift for a true friend, or, certainly to say thank you with an extra touch.
Price: $7.50
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 - $1.75 5 - $7.50 25 - $30.00
Embossed Die Cut Reproduction - Fruit Baskets
You'll never believe the depth of color in these magnificent fruit baskets. The grapes, strawberries, pears and other fruit look good enough to eat. The amazing printing almost looks like an oil painting!
The scrap relief sheet is approximately 9 inches by 7 inches, ready for you to clip and use in your artwork. And each sheet is artfully embossed to accent the expert die cutting - so well done, that very little trimming is necessary.
Price: $3.50 each
Day of the Dead Vignette - A Dinner Feast
These two calaveras are feasting - enjoying a meal and some pleasant conversation.
This set of Day of the Dead Figurines are modified pre-manufactured skeletons that have been painted by traditional artisans in Mexico. The furniture is traditionally hand-made of wood scraps and painted by traditional artisans.
The entire vignette measures just about 5 inches high. Each of the characters is hand painted as well! Food and drink items may vary (some even have tacos!) in color as well as the positions of the diners. Please let us choose one for you.
Made in Mexico
Price: $20.00 per set
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Golden Dresden Thanksgiving Greetings
Our Thanksgiving Greetings golden Dresden die cut is accented with harvest orange highlights, evoking thoughts of crisp autumn leaves. This special golden embossed Dresden can elevate simple cardstock into elegant hand-made place cards. They will surely become a treasured tradition for your holiday table - perfect to reuse from year to year.
Our harvest Thanksgiving Greetings script is crafted in the tradition of Victorian Dresdens, but is brand new!
Made in Japan
Package of 5
Price: $1.50
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