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Small Tin Sacred Heart Milagro
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Handmade by traditional metalsmiths in Mexico, this wonderful Sacred Heart milagro stamping is three dimensional with an indented open back. We love that the stampings are both embossed and embossed, creating a really unique look that reflects light in a lovely manner.
Each milagro is very slightly different as each has been hand stamped and cut, but all are basically the same. Each measures just under 2 inches high (including the hanging hole) by 1-3/8 inch wide at the widest and just over 1/16 inch deep.
Made in Mexico
24February20100
Limited Availability
Was: $4.25 Now: $3.00 Each
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Decorative Gift Tag - The Mad Hatter with Tea
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The Mad Hatter and the March Hare are stuck in time at 6:00, cursed by the Queen. But, the Hatter doesn't seem to be nonplussed, but rather he likes to confuse us all. Perchance because he is mad after all.
Such a gorgeous tag as this might even be considered an ornament for just about any occasion. It measures a full 7-1/4 inches by 3-1/8 inches and is accompanied by a yellow satin ribbon through it's pink metal eyelet hole. Of course the back is printed with the traditional to: and from: and on the front it reads:
Tea Party
The Hatter himself has brought a delicious pot of tea and tray of tea cakes and scones. The card has been hand glittered and features a hand-scalloped bottom edge.
Handmade in USA
12February2010
Was: $6.00 Now: $4.80 Each
Card and Ornament - Partners (Cat & I)
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Portland artist Laini Taylor has created these wonderful note card ornaments. This is not only a card, but a gift ornament, too! You really have to see this wonderful card - the illustration does not do justice to such a treat!
This 5 by 7 inch card features a miniature bohemian collage style fairy ornament with adornments, framed in a die cut window. The ornament is printed front and back with the image and text. The little ornament is just so very festive with beadwork, wire and ribbon.
The inside of the card has a light pattern, but no words - so you can add your own. Each card is packaged with a colorful string and button envelope. The ornament reads:
You can't own a CAT. The best you can do is be partners.
Sir Harry Swanson
With a tabby at her feet and another behind her, our dear fairy exudes a calmness, as only one who lives with cats can understand.
Imported
14November2009
Was: $4.50 Now: $4.00 each
3D Art Postcard - The Last Supper
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Perhaps one of the most recognizable images, The Last Supper features Jesus and his Twelve Apostles. Before Leonardo DaVinci placed all of the diners on one side of the table, most depictions of the last supper showed the diners on both sides of the table, some with their backs to the viewer. This image, based on DaVinci's, shows all of the Apostles on the same side of the table as Jesus.
The image transforms from Jesus sitting alone at the table, to a full table of diners. Although the transformation from one image to the next is hard to notice online, we're sure you'll be as awed by the images in person.
Printed in Germany
17March2009
Was: $3.50 Now: $2.98 each
Note card by Jean-Michel Basquiat - Mask
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Born in Brooklyn of a mother who was Puerto Rican and a father of Haitian descent, young graffiti artist Jean-Michel Basquiat's legend has lived longer than he did. His works, often labeled neo-Expressionist, emerged from his graffiti and the beginnings of what is now known as hip-hop. A child of the sixties (born, in fact, in 1960), he was internationally recognized in his early 20s, and was gone by 27.
His work is mostly untitled, as is this image, but it is generally known as Mask. Interestingly enough, the main character appears to already be wearing a mask! We like the cat-like image and thought you might as well!
Printed in USA or Imported
3February2007
Was: $2.25 Now: $1.45 each
Wooden Bracelet Celebrating Our Lady of Guadalupe
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Made of top quality burnished wood, this hand-crafted stretch bracelet features dark wooden rectangular beads, each with the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe artfully applied to each of the 13 wooden beads.
It is lovely as worn, or would be great to use the individual devotional beads separately in your artwork.
Made in Brazil
1December2008
Was: $5.50 Now: $2.75 each
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Silvery Krausbouillion - Old Fashioned Crinkle Wire Metal Tinsel - A Generous 1/2 ounce
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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 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.
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
SilverCrow Classic
Was: $3.50 Now: $2.75 per Package
Sun and Moon Glass Tokens or Paperweights
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Made by glass marble-makers, these lovely aurora borealis glass tokens feature celestial bodies. One is a happy sun shining in all its glory; the other a sleepy slice of a moon. Each measures 1-3/4 inch in diameter and a touch over 1/4 inch thick.
Carry one in your pocket and give the other away to a friend for good luck! Or, use them as paperweights as they are a bit heavier than our other tokens. They look nice in a little bowl with glass marbles, too!
11February2009
Was: $3.25 Now: $2.65 per set
Sterling Silver Full-Length Catrina Drop Earrings
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The coquettish image of the Catrina inspires Maria Belen Nilson's Day of the Dead Catrina Earrings. Catrina is the original creation of José Guadalupe Posada, renowned author, journalist and political cartoonist (1852-1913). Posada is credited for popularizing the Day of the Dead celebrations, especially through the creation of skeletal (calaca) cartoons that capture the Mexican attitude towards death.
One of the most renowned skeletons is the Catrina, (meaning "dapper lady"), and she is always elegantly dressed featuring a wide brimmed hat with flowers. Our earrings set measures 2-3/8 inches long by 1/2 inch wide. These are hand made, so please allow for slight variation.
6August2009
Was: $75.00 Now: $63.75 a Pair
Handmade Mini Tin Heart with Blank Banner
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Our larger heart with banner is so popular, that we were delighted to find these mini ones! These wonderful heart banners are just fabulous for presenting a personalized gift. Simply create your own personal message in pencil on the banner and then complete it with a marker or paintbrush. There is a little pin built in on the back of the heart as it was originally designed as a brooch. But we like to use them in making shrines, nichos, etc.
It is really difficult to see the three-dimensional effect of this wonderful piece. It measures about 3 inches from top to bottom and about 2-3/4 inches across. Of course, each is different, as each is hand made one at a time and the style may vary slightly from the one you receive.
Hand Made in Mexico
14August2007
Was: $11.00 Now: $9.75 Each
Holy Cards - Mano Poderosa (Most Powerful Hand of God) - Package of 5
Also Available in English
This Spanish holy card (or, prayer card) illustrates the Mano Poderosa. This image has been brought to us from Hispanic influences far back in to the beginnings of Christianity. The image is vibrant and would make a wonderful part of your retablo, ofrenda or a great backdrop to a nicho project. Each set includes five standard-sized cards, all the same. On the back of each card is a devotion to the Powerful Hand in Spanish.
Printed in Italy
30October2006
Was: $2.75 Now: $2.00 Per Package
Caesar Paper Mask
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Whether you want to be a dictator, or just like grape leaves, this is a fun mask for many occasions - not just Hallowe'en. Wear the quintessential toga accoutrement - a mask of Augustus Caesar. But, we suggest that you avoid March 15.
The mask arrives flat and is simple to wear.
Made in England
22October2009
Was: $5.75 Now: $4.90 each
Mother Teresa Medal
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Honored with the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979, Mother Teresa has become an icon of selflessness in the modern world. She was born in 1910 as Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu in Macedonia. At 18 she joined the Sisters of Loreto and began her work in India. She was so distressed at the poverty and helplessness of the poor, that eventually she began her work among them, starting at first an open air school, and later, her own order, "The Missionaries of Charity." Members of her community are now continuing her work in over 40 countries.
Our lovely medal is made of silvery metal in Italy
Made in Italy
23March2007
Was: $1.75 Now: $1.00 each
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Letterpress Note Card - Lighter Than a Feather
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 feather, appearing almost silken enough to touch and the old-time delicate 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 sentiment is one we should practice ourselves as well as wishing for others:
May your heart be always lighter than a feather
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
30April2007
Was: $2.55 Now: $2.00 each
Handmade Silver Collage Pendant - Best Friends
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Cowgirl Friends Pendant
A California artist makes these delightful pendants for SilverCrow! Each is a 2-sided hand-made paper collage encased in glass and silver solder. If you don't have one, you probably wish you did. I've had several in life, but none better than my dearest friend, Juliana. We're very different and exactly the same.
On the front of the pendant sit two little girls in their collaged party hats, each emblazoned with one of these two words:
BEST FRIENDS
On the back, it reads, along the left side:
LAUGH
and in the center:
Best Friends two bodies one soul
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 you and your best buddy.
Two pendants are shown to illustrate the front and back. The pendant measures about 1inch square and the bail is large enough for just about any chain, ribbon or cord.
Made in USA
2December2008
Was: $20.00 Now: $15.00 each
Handmade Folk Art mirror - Frida Kahlo
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Similar Frida Ornament
What an interesting piece of folk art this is! Made of tin, in the Mexican tradition, this mirror features a likeness of Frida Kahlo as an angel. Her wings are made of hands outstretched, yet protecting her at once. Her bodice is three-dimensional and features a bustier as typical of her own paintings. As a piece of wall artwork, this would be quite attractive. However, her skirt opens and reveals a mirror. The symbolism is worthy of Frida herself!
It is designed with a built-in easel for standing on a table or shelf and with a hanging loop for displaying on a wall. The design is such that the mirror remains closed while displayed until you open it.
This very special piece has been created by traditional tin artisans in Mexico and hand crafted and painted there as well. The the bodice of Frida's dress varies in color and some doors open to the right and others to the left. Please let us choose one especially for you!
14August2006
Was: $39.50 Now: $34.50 Each
URBAN VOCAB Beads - Package of 40 Beads
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Whether it's about graffiti or urban cool, URBAN VOCAB has it in the bag. And now, you'll find 40 beads in a chaos of color, font and design - all on 1/2 inch cube beads made of composition (plastic). You needn't be a fan of city hot to appreciate the great artistic images on these great little beads.
25August2007
Was $5.99 Now: $5.00 Per Package
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Circle of 5 Wooden Beads
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This delightful set of 5 wooden beads comes to you on a hemp cord, easily cut for you to use in your artwork. 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.
imported
Was: $1.25 Now: $1.00 per Circle
Strand of African Christmas Trade Beads
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These delightful, hand-made beads are known as African Christmas Beads as they are used for personal and home adornment. They are temporarily strung on string or dental floss and are in loops from 30 to 36 inches long. If you're careful, you'll even be able to wear them as is. But, we find it a much better practice to restring them or to use them as individual beads as you would seed beads.
Of course, each strand is different, and the variety of bead designs and sizes is amazing.
Made in Africa
Was: $3.25 Now: $2.80 per strand
Set of 2 Vintage Plastic Tulips in 1-Inch Square Plastic Case
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Two little salmon-colored tulips are in a 1-inch plastic case. Even though they look wonderful as they are, we're sure you'll think of tons of things you can do with them once you remove them from the case. Each is flat-backed and can be painted if you like. These are made of hard plastic and similar flowers are still made today, but our little tulips are are vintage.
Unknown Origin
6May2008
Limited Availability - Vintage Item
Was: $1.65 Now: $1.00 per box
Vintage Optometric Lens
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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).
Made in USA or Imported
16April2007
Vintage Item, Limited Availability
Was: $4.50 Now: $3.99 Each
Old-Fashioned Chenille Scrap Santa with Tree Ornament
Chenille pipe cleaners have been used for crafting for ages! This rendition of Father Christmas measures about 5 inches high. He holds a little bottle brush tree and the loop to hang him is fashioned from glittery tinsel accented with 3 little jingle bells.
Use him to decorate your old fashioned holiday tree, or add him to a friend's holiday package for your special friend.
Made in China
17February2007
Was: $3.75 Now: $3.05 each
VooDooBaby™ Venturer
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Do you find that you are in need of a dose of adventure? Does your spirit seek quest for exploration? Well, then, take Venturer with you in every endeavor and you will certainly enjoy the ride a bit more! Each Venturer measures just about 2-1/2 inches high and about 1-1/2 inch wide.
Each VooDoo Baby is hand-writhed from a single string of cotton thread. Amazingly, there is no wire inside the doll to support the structure. The creation of each VooDooBaby takes not only excellent artisanship, but also a great deal of attention, patience and care. They are an expression of imagination, creativity and appreciation and are not for real and possess no curse effect whatsoever - but wouldn't it be nice if they could?
16FebRuary2010
Was: $9.95 Now: $6.50 each
Set of 3 Bone Skull Beads
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These hand-carved and smoked bone skull beads are just the thing for your Day of the Dead projects. Consider them also for a kitschy Hallowe'en earring & necklace set. It is the same bead used in SilverCrow's Mexican Love Amulet. Because they are hand carved and made of natural bone, you'll be happy to find each is a bit different, giving it a unique sense - so important in art!
Was: $2.25 Now: $1.91 Per Set
Raku Head Charm
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Just right for a pendant, our raku-fired sleepy-faced head charm is reminiscent of that blue moon of summer. The hole is quite large enough for a leather or suede thong. So, you can were it solo, or add a couple of earthy beads for a stunning hand-made necklace.
Because of its size, this lovely hand-made charm will be a fantastic inspiration for your next art doll - especially if you combine it with SilverCrow's raku hand charms.
Was: $2.90 Now: $2.46 each
Hand-Made Pendant - Candy Corn Fangs
Celebrate Hallowe'en and the Harvest (and candy!) all year round with this little fellow on our hand-made pendant. Sporting teeth made of candy corn, he's ready to serve up a wonderful eerie evening of anything! The pendant is a bit over 1 inch long (not including the bail) and hand made of metal and glass.
Hand-made by our friends in Salem, Massachusetts, we're delighted to offer you this striking piece of jewelry.
Was: $21.50 Now: $15.00 Each
Fine Silver Frida Kahlo Pendant - Looking Down
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Each of these stunning pendants is one-of-a-kind, being hand-made. Be sure to click for a Close-Up to see the fine sterling silver (.925) detailing. The lovely black-and-white photograph features Frida looking down.
At the top of the pendant are little birds facing each other, sitting on a flower. In the silver frame is a striking photo of Frida Kahlo in black and white. The entire pendant measures about 2 inches long (not including the bail).
A friend wears hers on a black silk cord and it is absolutely spectacular! You'll find the pendant equally lovely on your own silver chain.
Your pendant will arrive in a felt anti-tarnish pouch for safekeeping.
Hecho en Mexico
Was: $43.50 Now: $35.65 Each
Old-Fashioned Chenille Scrap Turkey Buddies
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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
Was: $4.25 Now: $3.65 per set
Old-Fashioned Guadalupe Medal
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This lovely medal is just about 1 inch long and 5/8 inch wide. The irregular edges are evocative of the aura often associated with the Queen of the Americas - Our Lady of Guadalupe (Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe). We especially like this medal as it has an old-fashioned look to it, while at the same time offering the tradition of Guadalupe. This oxidized silver metal (not sterling) medal is perfect for making a shrine, adding to artwork, especially with a Mexican theme!
3May2006
Was: $1.65 Now: $1.25 each
The Witch is In!
More Door Hangers
Not just for Hallowe'en anymore! Our clever glittery black the Witch is in sign or ornament makes a clever announcement when you really don't want to be bothered! Just hand it on a hook on your door or your doorknob. Of course, if you're a good witch, then it should be hanging there all the time!
This is a fantastic decoration makes a terrific Hallowe'en ornament - its shiny black glitter will sparkle in the candle light. The sign measures about 4-1/4 inches.
17May2008
Was: $4.99 Now: $4.15 each
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Reproduction Parchment - The Declaration of Independence 3 page Set
The United States Declaration of Independence was a document that was adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776. Basically it announced to the world that the the 13 colonies of the new world (then at war with Great Britain) were no longer part of the British Empire.
Thomas Jefferson was the primary author of the document. On July 2, 1776, the Congress had voted to declare independence from Britain, well over a year after the Revolutionary War began.
This wonderful set includes a copy of the final version signed on the Birthday of the United States - July 4, 1776. It also includes a copy of the two page original draft created by Thomas Jefferson - complete with inclusions, scratch-outs and notes.
You might also consider using portions of this in a special collage or assemblage celebrating the United States.
26July2008
A $9.75 Value only: $6.00 Per Set
Package of 5 Assorted Guitar Picks
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More Grab Bags
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
16August2009
Was: $3.99 Now: $2.99 each
Our Lady of Guadalupe Wooden Santo With Rays of Sunlight
Our primitive wooden hand-carved Santo offers tribute to the Patron of the Americas, Our Lady of Guadalupe. This is one of our very favorite Santos. While remaining primitive, there is just so much special detail. Her hands are poised and folded in such a manner that they appear to be in the shape of a cross.
This item is hand carved in Central America by traditional artisans who use the time-honored traditions and skills that have been handed down to them for generations.
Such rustic pieces as these are created specifically for a small home altar or nicho. Each Santo is made individually, so please allow for the variation that only true artistic craftsmanship has to offer. You'll know that you have a unique piece of folk art! Due to the handmade nature of our Santos, the sizes vary, but for the most part Our Lady measures about 6-1/4 inches high and 3-1/4 inches wide.
Colors may vary. Three statues shown for variation.
Made in Guatemala
Was: $23.50 Now: $18.50 Each
Vintage Pressed Red Glass Charm - Woman's Face
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Originally sold in the 5 and 10 cent stores back in the 1920s and 1930s, this very special pressed glass charm was made in Japan. It measures about 5/8 inch long (not including to little metal loop) and about 3/8 inch wide.
The color in the glass is slightly variegated, but the main color of each charm is red. Even the string is original (the color of the string may vary from the one pictured).
These are new old stock - never used. We even found them in the original box marked Made in Japan. These were manufactured as a novelty - perhaps for a little girl's charm bracelet, so please allow for some variability.
Made in Japan
02April2009
Vintage Item - Limited Availability
15-Inch Strand of Pewter Fresh Water Pearls
The variegated pewter and steel-grey colors in this strand of freshwater pearls is quite elegant. These are dyed pearls and will look lovely if restrung simply or to accent or contrast with other beads. Temporarily strung on threads, these traditional potato-shaped beads measure about 5mm round, but no two pearls are exactly alike due to the natural material. Each strand holds 85-90 pearl beads.
29April2010
Was: $3.95 Now: $3.15 per Strand
Double Pointed Calame Reed Pen
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More Natural Specialties
The first fiber tip pens were made in Egypt as far back as 500 BC! Made from various reeds (these are bamboo), calames find their roots in reed brushes that were pounded or chewed into shape.
As writing developed, the reeds were split and made into pens. Writing fluid is held in the hollowed out shaft of the reed and flows down through the chiseled or pointed tip, or nib. Our calame features two sharpened ends.
Because of the natural bamboo, calames can only be made by hand.
Now you can create your own old-world documents with a bamboo reed calame or pen and SilverCrow's papyrus! You may even want to buy one as a model to carve your own calame from our bamboo stalks.
One nib is 1/16 and the other is 3/32. So, this pen can accomplish a variety of writing techniques.
And, just imagine what a great show and tell this would be for grade school, art school or with friends of all ages!
Imported from France
SilverCrow Classic, updated 19June2008
Was: 13.75 Now: $11.50 Each
St Florian Medal - Patron of Firefighters
Saint Florian is the protector or patron saint of Firefighters, the Fire Service, and Chimney Sweeps, - and any others who protect or save us from fire.
This makes a very special good luck medal (of oxidized modern pewter) for a firefighter or someone who loves a firefighter - helping to remember those who risk their lives to the protection of others from fire. It would also be appropriate for anyone who is afraid of fire or for those suffering from bad burns.
Was: $1.75 Now: $1.50 each
Black Crow (or Swallow) Dresdens - Sheet of 15
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These highly embossed black matte Dresden crows are sure to be a favorite of crow and corvid fans. Now, we think these might really be swallows, but we had these especially made for us because of the crow resemblance. The paper itself is lighter weight because of the matte finishing.
Long used for embellishing ornaments and glued to other paper scraps and decoupage projects, these wonderful motifs are even more special because they are black - just the right color for our beloved crows and ravens. With two sheets, you might even make a special collage featuring 4 and 20 blackbirds!
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 bird measures about 3 by 2-1/8 inches.
Made in Germany
23July2008
Was: $10.05 Now: $8.75 per sheet
Double Sided Silver Crow Dresdens - Sheet of 15
These are highly embossed heavy-weight double-sided Dresden crows. They are perfect for making ornaments because the are bright and shiny silver on both sides! And, how much more could we love these silver crows!?
Now, we think these might really be swallows, but we had these especially made for us because of the crow resemblance. The paper itself is heavy weight. So, you can simply add a silvery thread and hang one from a holiday tree or package and still get a major impact.
Long used for embellishing ornaments and glued to other paper scraps and decoupage projects, these wonderful motifs are appropriate for just about any holiday.
Was: $11.30 Now: $9.45 per sheet
Decorative Gift Tag - Magic Hat
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Surprise and Magic are two of SilverCrow's favorite themes. This amusing all occasion gift tag was created with the hope that it will be saved as a bright token of the spirit in which it was given. Each tag has been embellished with hand-applied iridescent glitter to make it even more special.
The tag measures 3-15/16 by 5-1/4 inches and is illustrated with a magic winged-rabbit. Of course the back is printed with the traditional to: and from: and on the front it reads:
MAGIC LIFE IS FULL OF SURPRISES
A yellow silken ribbon is threaded at the top for an elegant way to attach the tag to your gift.
10November2008
Was: $6.00 Now: $5.25 Each
All Festooning - New Lower Price!
Old Fashioned Festooning - Black
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You'll think of oh, so many things to do with this wonderful fringed tissue trim with touches of acetate to add some flair. 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.
Black is perfect for making scary Hallowe'en figures. Just glue some around the edge of a bowl and wow! what a difference.
12June2010
Retail Price: $5.99 Our price: $3.59 Per Roll
Forked Cowboy Credit or Business Card Case
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More Rodeos and the Wild American West
Cowgirl Card Case
Here's just what you need for your business cards or even a few credit or debit cards! The talented rider on the cover can become your inspiration for invigorating and exciting times. Brandishing his pistol he's riding high. So, whether your a cowboy yourself, or just wannabe one - or, if you're a cowgirl dreaming of the perfect man, this is the case for you.
Measuring 2-1/4 by 3-3/4 inches, this little case can even hide your personal items.
Two cases are shown to illustrate outside and in.
Was: $18.50 Now: $14.50 each
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Letterpress Note Card - A Time for Departure
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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 simple design represents the simple sentiment so well. And, of course, because it is letterpress, you can feel the letters with your fingers.
Such advice is generally not taken. We might stay too long, not long enough and have everywhere to go:
There is a time for departure, even when there's no certain place to go. - Tennessee Williams
The 4-1/4 by 5-1/2 inch size is just what you need for a short message or a quick note of encouragement. The card is blank inside. And, of course, it is accompanied by an appropriate matching envelope.
Each card is letterpress printed with soy ink on FSC-certified, 100% post-consumer recycled paper.
13September2009
Was: $4.00 Now: $3.25 each
3D Note Card - MC Escher - Reptiles
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More Escher
More 3D & Lenticular
The only way we can think to describe these is way cool! Working in much the same way as the Currier & Ives stereoviews of the past, these operate on the venerable principle of the stereopticon. The viewer does not use the 3D-TV Glasses with one blue and one red lenses. These cards, instead have a nearly identical image for each lens - and of course, there is a cut-out for your nose. You can even adjust the focus - just squeeze the folded-out card.
There's a space for a short message and the whole card folds flat for mailing in the envelope provided. Perfect for the occasion when a gift is too much and a card too little!
Dutch artist Maurits Cornelis Escher (1898-1972) was and is one of the world's most famous graphic artists. The left-handed artist is best known for his impossible structures and amazing three-dimensional woodcuts and drawings. He was consistently fascinated with congruency, perspective and technique: often spending hours experimenting.
This black and white card is a reproduction of his famous Reptiles tessellation, originally created in 1943.
Was: $5.95 Now: $4.95 each
Larger (18mm) Spun Cotton Pink-Topped Amanita Mushrooms - Bundle of 3
More Mushrooms & Other Ornaments
More Valentine's Day
More Ornament Components
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
Was: 1.45 Now: $1.15 per bundle
Asian Packet: Celebrating Asian Heritage
More Asian Items
SilverCrow's Asian Packet is a collection of articles from the exotic lands of the East. We've compiled an exquisite selection of about 67 items, including fine papers, Joss and spirit papers, ephemera (vintage and new), golden-leaved envelopes, vintage hand-written pieces, spirit money and origami selections.
Each package is unique, but includes a 1-inch hand-made origami crane, a bronze good-luck charm and a whimsical paper umbrella. All of the items in the package have been hand-selected, making each assortment a unique and creative inspiration pack.
Assembled in USA from Imported Items
SilverCrow Classic, Updated 5April2008
Larger Packet! 67 Items
If Purchased Separately: $39.00 Was: $29.50 Now: $19.00 per Packet
Iron-On Transfers - Om Sweet Om
More Buddhist Items
More Ganesh
More Kits
With Eastern Asian religious images, this group of designs features a bit of everything: Lord Ganesha, Buddha, Om Shanti Om (in Sanskrit), a mudra (hand yoga) called Holding the Jewel and more! We are particularly taken with the Lotus Blossom.
All of this on one 8-1/2 by 11 inch sheet of iron-on embroidery patterns that will transfer multiple times. Just iron on to any fabric and stitch along the lines - or paint along the lines - or use whatever other medium you choose.
Each is packaged in a folded envelope and comes with complete instructions for getting started in embroidery!
20September2009
Was: $5.00 Now: $4.25 each
Ruler Tape
More Tape & Other Adhesives
More Specialty Tools
We have this taped to just about every table in our work area. We absolutely love this stuff!
We're not really sure how many rulers are on this roll - but we're sure it's a lot! We can't say enough about this great roll of tape. We think it is perfect for showing measurements in your evidence photos and delightful on any scrapbook page where measurements are indicated or relating to grade school!
But you might want to also consider it for decoration. But we think our best use so far is in measuring children for costumes - how hard it is to have them hold the measuring tape while you record the measurements! It's also a great teaching tool.
This is real tape with adhesive on the back. Wouldn't this make the perfect addition to the wrapping for a first day of school gift? We're not sure if the adhesive is acid free or not, so be careful with your treasures.
Was: $7.25 Now: $6.25 Per Roll
Tire Tread Bracelet (or ?)
More Collage & Altered Art Items
This rubber tire-tread was originally meant to be a bracelet. But we're not sure that is its best use. We found it to make great non-slip feet for assemblages. Just cut some pieces out and glue them to the bottom of your work. Or, you might just like it as a bracelet as well. In any case, these are kind of fun and funky!
01July2007
Was: 75¢ Now: 64¢ each
Hieroglyphical Signatures - Puzzles from the Past
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This elegant folder of games was a favorite amusement during the 19th century was the creation and deciphering of rebus puzzles. The word rebus is Latin for by things. A rebus is composed of pictures that suggest the syllables of the word they represent.
Hieroglyphical Signatures is a reproduction of a mid-19th century rebus series created by J.T. Hart. The beautiful ribbon-tied portfolio holds six individual sheets containing hundreds of delicate miniature illustrations depicting the names of composers, musicians, vocalists, chorus singers and theatrical performer. The original plates have been recreated as found with some of the illustrations having been deftly hand-colored while others were left charmingly monochromatic. The seventh sheet is the original key for solving each of the rebus puzzles!
Among these enigmatic representations, you'll find the names of many renowned personalities such as Beethoven, Chopin and, of course, Shakespeare. There are also many names of those who were very popular contemporaries of the mid 1800s who are now less well known.
Historians will find this game most challenging, while the exquisite drawings provide inspiration to those with a creative eye.
Was: $20.75 Now: $18.50 Per Set
La perle des encres - J Herbin Lie de Thé Fountain Pen Ink
More Inks, Pigments & Paints
All Things French
J. Herbin is the oldest name in current production of fountain pen inks in the world. J. Herbin created La Perle des Encres (the pearl, or jewel, of inks) at his shop on the Rue des Fosse Saint-Germain in Paris in 1700.
Perfect for fountain pens, fountain pen rollers and glass pens, this water-based ink is non-toxic and pH neutral, lightfast. It flows smoothly and is fast drying. You'll also love to use this special ink as a wash with any of your assorted brushes.
Each bottle of 30 ml is elegantly labeled and has an integrated pen rest. These are known as D bottle pen inks. The "D" refers to the old French unit of measure, la Demi Courtine.
SilverCrow is delighted to bring this wonderful ink to you. Each squared bottle of 30 ml is labeled in French.
Lie de Thé means tea leaves, or, actually the leaves left over after you drink your tea! So, you might choose this lovely ink to write your fortune in your diary or even something more exciting than that!
Made in France
10February2010
Was: $10.50 Now: $9.00 per Bottle
Wedding Slinger Catapult
More Fun Stuff
More Anniversary & Wedding Stuff
Lookout! Here comes the bride… and groom! With the Wedding Slinger, you can send tiny plastic newlyweds sailing through the air above the real happy couple on their way out of the church. Just load the 1-5/8 inch tall, plastic brides and grooms into the 5-3/4 inch long plastic catapult and pull the trigger. This is a great item for bachelorette parties or the big day. Four different mix and match figures are included to create your own couple.
Made in Taiwan or China
26July2009
Was: $5.50 Now: $4.50 Per Set
Reproduction Wampum Bracelet
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More Native American Indian Inspired Items
Real wampum is made from quahog shells and is really expensive. Our reproduction bracelet is made of clay wampum beads that are so skillfully crafted that they defy nature!
The softest of deerskin and a crow white-heart bead closure make these lovely and unique wampum bracelets a perfect choice! Wampum Bracelets are popular for Eastern Native American Indian regalia as well as for street wear.
Was: $25.00 Now: $20.00 each.
Memories of a Lifetime: Florals & Nature: Artwork for Scrapbooks & Fabric-Transfers (with Bonus CD)
More Specialty Books
More Collage Supply
Here's a great CD and book with hundreds of full-color copyright-free images for paper and fabric crafters! The Memories of a Lifetime series provides the crafter with a wealth of decorative art that can be downloaded to a computer from the CD. The pages are perforated for easy removal so that you can easily use the images to photocopy or use them right from the book!
The book is loaded with a wonderful variety of images from flea markets, vintage design books and other sources. These are old-fashioned, hard-to-find images that can be used in a a variety of projects. A little imagination combined with this unique collection will help the artist create treasured keepsakes from scrapbook pages and cards to quilts and wall hangings.
Filled with floral and nature illustrations from many different design styles, this book includes:
A CD containing hundreds of high-quality color images - ranging in size from small, detailed borders to large, page-filling elements - that can be downloaded onto both PC and Macintosh computers.
Beautiful full-color images reproduced on 8-1/2 by 11 inch perforated, easy-to-remove pages ready to use.
An 8-page illustrated gallery of great project ideas.
In Florals & Nature, you'll find stunning trees, plants, blossoms, birds, butterflies and other sophisticated, inspiring designs that you can use to create your own unique projects.
2March2010
Was: $14.95 Now: $12.60 Each
Original Drawing in Hand-Made Frame - Day of the Dead Proposal
More Day of the Dead Sundries
Day of the Dead Figures
More Engagement, Weddings & Anniversaries
Our friend from Ojinaga created this wonderful framed picture. The drawing is an original based on the famous Posada drawings that illustrated the Days of the Dead so marvelously. The drawing is in black, whites and greys, but lends itself to be highlighted with color if you chose.
The deep red frame is accented in metallic gold and measures 8-1/2 inches high (including the concha trim) by 6-5/8 inches wide and is 1 inch deep. The concha (curved part on top) measures about 1-1/4 inch high by 4-3/8 inches wide. All of these measurements are approximate as each is hand made from recycled Mexican fruit crates (rejas) and occasionally, of new wood.
The center of the concha features a small calaca, or Day of the Dead Skull fashioned from dental plaster, as the artist's wife is a dentist!
Of course, you can replace the picture with our own, or add some mementos to it and further embellish the frame. You might even choose to paint the image. Please be careful adding color - we're not sure if the black lines will bleed. Please make a test on the back before you try.
9August2009
Was: $20.50 Now: $18.45 Each
Medicine Cards: The Discovery of Power through the Ways of Animals
More Tarot & Inspiration Cards
More Animals
More Birds
Discover the tool that millions of people worldwide are suing for guidance, inspiration and help in finding answers to life's questions. Now, revised and expanded to include eight additional cards, this unique and powerful divination system draws upon ancient wisdom and tradition to teach the healing medicine of animals. The Medicine Cards set has found its way into the hearts and hands of many, guiding the way to healing the body, emotions, mind and spirit, and providing insight into and understanding of one's unique purpose in life.
This lovely boxed set includes a 260-page book and 52 beautifully-rendered animal cards. This divination system is based on the ancient teachings of Native America. The text explains how the cards can be used to receive guidance and healing messages from the animals. The Medicine Cards set is an elegant tool to use for personal growth and balanced living.
From the Yoga Journal:
A potent yet refreshingly simple divination tool that can help us reconnect to the sources of life's natural guidance...extraordinarily well crafted....This work is plentiful, overflowing with the richness of the Native American way of life...sound, truthful, and assured.
Jamie Sams is of Iroquois and Cherokee descent. She is a medicine teacher and author of numerous books. David Carson is of Choctaw descent. They both live in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Printed in China
11January2009
Was: $29.95 Now: $25.50 Per Set
Sparkly Pink Moon and Star Earrings
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A long while ago, we were introduced to pink gold, and ever since, we've been head over heels in love with it. Now this lovely pair of earrings are not real gold, but pink gold plated! And we love them, too. The little moons and stars are set with sparkly pink crystals and there is even a round pink crystal at the tip of the ear wire. The European ear wires make these very comfortable to wear and have the back closure so that you won't lose them.
Each pair arrives in a little silver gift box, so you might just want to buy some for a friend, too. The moon charm measures 5/8 inch long (this doesn't include the ear wire). These are plated but light weight. You can reverse them if you like, or indeed remove the moon and star and use them as charms.
23February2009
Was: $8.50 Now: $7.25 per Pair
Asian Button Bracelet
More Asian & Asian-Inspired Items
Our 7-1/2 inch Asian bracelet is more on the elegant side. Lustrous with black velvet three-quarter length sleeves, you'll want to wear 3 or 4 of them together. Images alternate between a traditional Dragon and Longevity character.
Each of the 7 charms is set in a bezel of white metal plated with antiqued sterling silver plate. An actual photograph is encapsulated in a washable, dry-cleanable, non-yellowing and non-scratch resin -- creating a glowing almost 3-D effect.
Was: $25.00 Now: $21.25 each
Stunning Turquoise Ceramic Bracelet with Holy Images
More Medals, Amulets & Religious Jewelry
Also Available in Cobalt Blue, Purple, Green & Rose
This glorious bracelet is ever so unique. It has been hand-fired, crafted, and painted in Brazil. It features such holy images as Jesus Christ, the Sacred Heart and the Blessed Mother, Mary.
The ceramic beads are a distressed, pale turquoise. Between each ceramic image bead are two dark blue beads. The stretch bracelet should fit most wrists.
5November2008
Was: $8.99 Now: $7.99 each
www.diablo.com Nicho
More Nichos
More Diablos & Devils
Can you really reach the devil online? Someone thinks so! What a great gift for someone who spends just a little too much time on the internet. The nicho itself is hand made tin and glass, and then it is hand painted with brightly-colored details.
Created by Cielito Lindo Estudio from San Miguel Allende, this fun nicho is very specially made by traditional artisans. These vary slightly as all are handmade and painted. There are some other variations as well, each is more wonderful than the next! It measures about 5 inches wide by 5-1/2 inches tall.
Artwork by Cielito Lindo artists is collected by Art Museums and Galleries as well as by many private collectors, such as Keith Richards, Barry Tomas, Fernando Botero and more!
Hecho a Mano en México
23October2007
Was: $53.95 Now: $45.85 Each
St Christopher Medal
Saint Christopher has long been known as the protector and well known as a patron of the traveler. His legend is mighty: As a powerfully built man, he was enamoured with the world and set off in search of adventure. At one point during his journey, he came upon a hermit who assisted people across a treacherous stream. He decided to also assist these people, but instead of leading them across, he carried them on his sturdy shoulders.
One day he carried a small child across the stream. Although it was just a child, the weight nearly crushed him. When they arrived on the other side, the child revealed himself as Christ, and he was so heavy because he bore the weight of the world.
Two medals shown for illustration.
6December2006
Was: $1.75 Now: $1.00 Each
Beautiful Irish Claddagh Rosary Bracelet
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More Irish & St Patrick
More Milagros, Devotionals, etc.
The claddagh has long been recognized as the quintessential Irish symbol, along with the shamrock. It represents love (heart), friendship (hands) and loyalty (crown). For over 400 years, the legend of the Claddagh has touched the hearts of many, Irish or not.
The Claddagh replaces the Crucifix on this lovely gold-plated bracelet. The prayer beads are pearlized emerald (of course) green glass. The Claddagh features a green stone as well. The bracelet should fit most wrists and is adjustable due to its design.
25July2009
Was: $7.75 Now: $6.50 each
I Love New York Retro Charm Bracelet
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Exclusive to SilverCrow Creations! is our stylish Retro New York Charm Bracelet with five double-sided charms featuring retro images of New York: Rockefeller Center, Times Square, the Brooklyn Bridge, the Empire State Building and the Public Library. The back of each charm features the Statue of Liberty with the city skyline in the background. The images are from the mid-20th century.
Each of the charms is set in a bezel of white metal plated with antiqued sterling silver plate and attached to a 7-1/2 inch chain. An actual photograph is encapsulated in a washable, dry-cleanable, non-yellowing and non-scratch resin - creating a glowing almost 3-D effect.
10November2007
Was: $28.50 Now: $24.00 each
Behind the Doors of San Miguel de Allende
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More Latino & Hispanic Items
More House & Home
Robert de Gast crosses the thresholds of homes in San Miguel de Allende to create this gorgeous book of interiors of homes this historic Mexican town. He has also discovered their remarkable outdoor paradises - sunstruck, lushly colored courtyards, patios, and breezeways - that lay beyond the entry.
Come with de Gast as he guides you to parts of San Miguel visitors seldom see and offers glimpses into the daily lives and traditions of those who live in this unique place. Established in the sixteenth century as a Franciscan mission, the lovely town of San Miguel de Allende has been an art and artisanal center for nearly two centuries. Its cool summers and mild winters have more recently made it a popular destination for vacationers from North America and Europe.
A part-time resident of San Miguel since 1991, Robert de Gast is an award-winning photographer and a widely published writer. His avocations include hot-air ballooning, which he pursues in Mexico, and sailing, which he does for part of the year on the East Coast of the United States.
This lovely 96-page book measures 6-1/4 by 8-1/4 inches with 96 stunning full-color photographs. IT is a casebound book with a dust jacket.
25January2009
Was: $19.95 Now: $17.50 each
Jesus Pencil Topper
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More Desk Accessories
More Pencils, Pens & the Like
More Art Doll Supplies
Created as a pencil topper, this lovely rendering of Jesus might just make the perfect art doll. It is made of modern (safe) pewter and fits atop any standard sized pencil (with or without an eraser).
There is no adhesive to keep it on and it is a bit heavy (7 grams), so be careful when using your pencil so that it doesn't fly off and hit someone.
It measures about 3/4 inch by 5/8 inch. We are showing 4 pencil toppers for illustration.
was: $1.05 Now: 80¢ Each
ABC Français
More Things French & Of France
More Stuff for Kids
Learn your ABCs and a little Français, too, with these vintage-look 26 alphabet flashcards. Reproduced from a 1940s French children's book, charming vintage images accompany each letter of the alphabet and illustrate its corresponding word in French.
From Âne (donkey) to Zèbre (zebra), these French flashcards will delight kids from age 5 to 95! Each card is 6-1/2 by 4-3/4 inches and is printed on heavy board...so you can use them over and over again!
The vintage illustrations and lovely colors make these perfect for framing and would add a continental touch to any nursery. Or, because of their sturdy construction, consider placing a few just as they are on a picture ledge - change them as you progress through the alphabet!
Was: $30.00 Now: $25.00 Per Set
Come of Age Note Card
Susan Mrosek is the astonishing artist of these absolutely wonderful cards! The advice is meant for pondering:
She's come of age. Finally, she could lie across the earth, end to end, offering the birds safe passage through her head with a promise to leave songs in their wake.
Such a wonderful thought along with such a special print of her watercolor - and in a note card! You'll want to pin this up nearby to remind you to live such a full and wonderful life. And, to remember the connection of all things living in the world together.
Imported or Made in USA
20February2007
Was: $2.50 Now: $2.00 each
Papel Picado - Feliz Navidad (Merry Christmas)
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More Papel Picado & Banners
For an extra special decoration at Yuletide, why not hang this lovely Christmas Papel Picado featuring red and green banners.
Typical of the traditional tissue paper cuttings, ours is a banner that measures about 14 feet long. Each of the 10 flags in the banner measures 14 by 11 inches and depicts a traditional Christmas motif.
Perfect for your Holiday fiesta, you'll want to be sure to get more than one.
25November2008
Was: $8.25 Now: $7.00 per banner
Vintage Glass Sphinx Cabochon
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This wonderfully odd piece is an Egyptian revival glass flat-backed cabochon featuring a stylized sphinx, backed by pyramids and the sun in the background. It measures about 1-1/4 inch in diameter. The pale green accent on blue is at once eerie and beautiful, as are these ancient symbols themselves.
30May2007
Was: $8.85 Now: $7.00 each
SNIFF Tissues - Pink Poodle
More Dogs
More French Items
Our frou-frou pink poodle makes sneezing a little bit of fun! These tissues are lots of fun especially when offering to someone in need of a tissue - much more unique than plain white!
15October2007
Was: $1.75 Now: $1.25 Pack
Medium Muslin Bag with Natural Drawstring
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Our medium (5 by 6 inch) muslin bag is perfect for that special gift, for samples, bath products, what have you? These bags are a bit more elegant than our Industrial Muslin Bags (with yellow drawstrings). We're happy to offer them to you for such a reasonable price. (Soap not included.)
Was: $1.00 Now: 75¢ Each
Die Cut Moses Flexible Greeting Card
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More Famous People
More Judaica
One of the most, if not the most important prophet, Moses liberated the Jews from Egypt, received the Ten Commandments from God, transcribed the Torah, and led his people through the desert to the promised land of Israel. Diyanu! (That would have been enough!) But, history tells us he died at the age of 120, able to see the promised land, but forbidden to enter it.
Write your demands to the Pharaoh or to the Higher Power with this Moses greeting card. It arrives, of course, with an envelope, but also with a sticker sheet filled with quotes and greetings.
Our flexible greeting card offers self-stick greetings in the traditional manner (Happy Passover, Happy Birthday and the like), as well as quotes from Moses, such as:
I have been a stranger in a strange land.
Let my people go.
Honor thy father and thy mother.
...and more...
There are also pictures of the tablets, the Star of David, and his staff. The quotes are in assorted fonts, too!
14March2009
Was: $3.95 Now: $3.00 each
Jesus & Lamb Bath Toy
More Bath & Bathing
As irreverent as this may seem, it's actually a pretty nice floater! Featuring a young Jesus dressed in blue and holding a lamb, this rubber ducky actually floats. Created by Celebriducks®, it arrives in a nice display box.
Not for children.
29January2010
Was: $11.99 Now: $10.25 each
Cat-a-Pult
Do cats really always land on their feet? With the Cat-A-Pult you can put the old saying to the test by flinging funny flying felines across the room. Just load one of the 1-3/8 inch plastic cats into the 5-3/4 inch plastic shooting device and pull the trigger! It's the best thing since cat juggling! Four cats are included. Cat refills are available, too!
Was: $5.75 Now: $4.85 Per Set
Handmade silver Collage Necklace - Age vs. Maturity
More Retirement
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
qty:
Stretch Photo Charm Bracelets or Charms of the USA
Are these fun or what? These are the same stretchy bracelets you'll find in department stores...without the department store prices!
Each bracelet is made from individual themed photo charms of the USA, many of them of New York City! Some bracelets boast repeated charms while on others, all of the charms are different. We especially love the Statue of Liberty Close-Up photo charms.
Better yet! -- Cut the elastic and you'll have about 12 great little charms to adorn almost any themed project.
Was $5.00 Now: $4.00 Each
Hand-Made Pendant - Fairy Godmother
More Fairies & Other Mythical Creatures
Designed and handmade for SilverCrow by Athena Paper Art, our Fairy Godmother pendant is so very special! We do hope that she grants your wishes, or assists you in making your own dreams come true. This is a reproduction of a vintage photograph that has been created into a stunning pendant.
Each is hand crafted one at a time. Whether displayed from a leather cord or ball chain, your pendant will surely attract attention.
You might also consider this as a delightful addition to your holiday feather tree.
4November2006
Was: $21.50 Now: $17.20 each
Just Barking at the Moon - Wooden Plaque
More Dogs & Puppies
More Wall Art
The delightful little puppy is barking musically at the moon on this terrific wooden wall plaque. In a vintage style echoing childhoods long ago, this sweet little plaque is a great way to decorate a child's room - or, of course, a dog house!
Assembled with an integral rustic cord, it measures 6 by 8 inches (not including the cord).
14October2006
Old Price $8.75 New Price: $7.00 each
Mini Origami Cranes Fabric with Black Background
Folded Mini Paper Origami Cranes
More Asian Inspired Items
More 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.
If you don't think you can fold 1,000 cranes, then perhaps you might count out that thousand on the fabric and add it to your quilt or other artwork! This lively design is wonderful for covering books, making pillows and many more projects.
Was: $5.25 Now: $4.95 per 1/2 yard
Peace Candle
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More Peace
This lovely candle in a glass will burn for hours on end. We cannot promise you that it will bring peace to the world. But, as peace starts at home, we hope this will give you a good start. The quote on the 3 by 3-1/2 inch candle glass reads:
Peace. It does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble or hard work. It means to be in the midst of those things and still be calm in your heart. (Unknown)
Do not leave candles burning unattended. Not for children.
07January2008
Was: $21.99 Now: $18.00 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.
9June2008
Was: $1.25 Now: 99¢ each
Vintage Pressed Green Glass Charm - Woman's Profile
Profile Charm in Butterscotch Yellow
Originally sold in the Five & Dime stores back in the 1920s and 1930s, this very special pressed glass charm was made in Japan. It measures about 1/2 inch long (not including to little metal loop) and about 3/8 inch wide.
The color in the glass is slightly variegated, but the main color of each charm is a lovely bright green. Most of the charms are similar to this one. Even the string is original (the color of the string may vary from the one pictured).
was: $4.25 Now: $3.25 Each
Nap Raiser (Bunka Brush)
This little brush is made of slim metal tines that are bent at an angle. The original was created in the 1790s to change the nature of woven materials, threads and yarns. It serves the same purpose today. Use it to brush out yarn to create a fuzzy effect (yarn for Santa's beard). Or, use it to create a fuzzy effect in stitches already sewn in your embroidery - simply brush gently over the stitched area.
28April2007
was: $6.50 Now: $5.75 each
SNIFF Tissues - Penguins
More Tissues & Other Items for the Bath
Penguins exude both elegance and cuteness at once. This sweet package of 4-ply tissues has been printed with food colors and the paper has been made with chlorine-free bleach to make it easier on your skin. Each package offers 10 pocket- or purse-sized tissues.
Was: $2.50 Now: $1.99 per Pack
Elegant Cinnamon Brown Abaca Twine - 50 Yard Spool
Also Available in Eucalyptus and Sunflower
Twine this attractive is hard to find! You'll just love it for creating projects with natural themes. Wrap a gift in plain kraft paper, tie a bow atop it, add a few sprigs of green or dried flowers, and your gift's wrapping becomes its own masterpiece!
Abaca is considered a hard fiber. It is the Spanish name for what is more widely called Manila hemp, and comes to us from the Philippines. Unlike true hemp, it is a member of the banana family and is sometimes called banana cord.
Made in Philippines
27April2007
Was: $12.50 Now: $10.00 per Spool
Old-Fashioned Chenille Scrap Ornament - Valentine Girl with White Legs
More Valentines
More Circus & Clowns
Chenille pipe cleaners have been fun for crafting for years! This rendition of an old-time ornament features a little Valentine clown who is sure to capture your heart. Including the red tinsel hanging loop, she measures about 4-1/4 inches tall. Now you can maneuver her legs to create a new position if you like, but that might alter his height as well.
She is offering a red tinsel heart to her beloved - making her a very special addition to any Valentine giftwrap.
4February2009
Was: $3.25 Now: $2.25 each
Reproduction Parchment - Titanic Set - Menu & Stock
More Reproduction Documents
More Journeys & Travel
This set of two reproduction documents appear to be made of antique parchment. In reality, they are paper that has been aged to look as though they are really old.
The first is a replica of a menu for the first class passengers for a 10-course meal. This aged parchment replica features a meal full of savory delights such as roast squab (pigeon) and Waldorf pudding.
The second is a reproduction of the stock certificate issued by the International Mercantile Marine Company (owners of the Titanic) in the amount of ten shares before the Titanic’s fateful voyage.
Each of the documents measures 14 by 16 inches. They arrive together rolled in a protective sleeve
7January2009
Was: $6.00 Now: $4.00 per Set
wooden Chick Push Puppet
More Toys and Games
This delightful little fellow is a toy from another era. It is simple, yet astonishing how it works! Just push the little button on the bottom and the little chick moves around. There is nothing to wind and requires no batteries. And, even so, it's a lot of fun!
Fashioned of wood, he's perfect for an Easter basket, a Christmas stocking, or just a wonderful little gift for a host, hostess and their kids!
He measures a scant 3 inches high but is a giant full of fun!
Was: $3.75 Now: $3.00 each
Abduction Note Card
Book by Susan Mrosek
Susan Mrosek is the astonishing artist of these absolutely wonderful cards! And, who amongst us hasn't felt this way at one time or another?:
The abduction was clean and swift - I never knew what took me I'm still awaiting my return.
The wonderful print of the watercolor painting illustrates this so very expressively on the notecard, which of course is accompanied by an envelope.
21October2007
Was: $2.50 Now: $2.25 each
Vintage Little Orphan Annie Pin
More Pins
Leapin' lizards! Were we ever excited to find these wonderful old Little Orphan Annie pins. We think they are made of celluloid or bakelite. Though not advertised as such, we've performed the standard tests and expect that they are.
Each measure 1-1/2 inch from her chin to the top of her curly hair and 1-1/4 inch wide. When we discovered these they were all attached to canvas, so we left them on the material for you.
The back of the pin is glued on. So, we're not really sure if this motif was originally meant to be a pin or not. We suspect these to hail from sometime mid 20th century.
Because you're never fully dressed without a smile, if you're in a bad mood, just put this pin on and let Annie smile for you...we're sure that will engender many a smile from those you meet.
Unknown Origin, Probably Made in USA
Was: $9.75 Now: $7.95 Each
190 Gummed Stickers - Flags of the World
More Stickers
This wonderful sheet of 190 different flags of the world are old-fashioned perforated gummed stickers. The images are in full color and are great for any project relating to world geography, peace or travel.
Please remember that these are gummed (not self-stick! - they must be moistened before using) and not to be used to replace the true postage necessary for mailing!
Was: $4.75 Now $3.95 per sheet of 190
Block Print Note card - City Night Sparkle with Crystal Accents
More Heavens & Skies
Visions of the city at night or day make for an elegant hand-printed card. Rising skyscrapers touch the skies filled with the moon and stars.
Each card is printed front-and back on Italian mould-made paper using an original design from a hand-carved linoleum black, then hand-finished with Austrian crystal rhinestones. The image was inspired by Art Deco design - the first truly international style that flourished during the 1920s and 1930s.
Created by Spotbear Productions, the card measures 3-1/2 by 5-1/4 inches and is accompanied by a matching envelope. The inside is blank for your own message.
19June2008
Was: $3.50 Now: $2.75 each
Handmade Paper Pochettes
More Pockets
This little hand-made pouch measures a slight 2-1/2 by 2-3/4 inches. These little paper Pochettes (pockets) are sewn and embellished with a paper button. Each is a little different as they are handmade. Button color varies.
We just love these as a unique presentation of a necklace or bracelet or other tiny gift. The pocket itself makes an additional gift!
Old Price: $2.00 New Price: $1.50 Each
Old Fashioned Log Letters - Happy Birthday Banner
You might think that log letters are just for lumberjacks and beavers, but you’re wrong. Log letters are just what you need to put the party in birthday party. This colorful Happy Birthday banner is made of sturdy paper and measures 5 feet long with 5-inch tall log letters. This lively banner comes complete with a string at each end so you can hang it somewhere prominent for your birthday buckaroo!
Was: $3.75 Now: $2.85 each
The Illuminated Lettering Kit
Illuminated lettering is an art form from medieval days that retains its brilliance and beauty today. Combining calligraphy, painting and gilding, illuminated lettering is a skill that's surprisingly easy to learn.
In this kit, you have everything you need to create your own illuminated masterpieces, perfect for holidays, as birthday gifts or to decorate your home. With an easy-to-follow instruction book that includes alphabets and templates to trace and varied project ideas, along with all the materials to get you started, The Illuminated Lettering Kit will have you on your way to illuminating in no time!
Included in the package are:
bottle of black ink
calligraphy pen
5 tubes of paint (red, blue, white, yellow and gold)
paintbrush
16 sheets of calligraphy paper
20November2007
Compare at: $24.95 Our Price: $18.95 Per Kit
Burlap Drawstring Bag
Our little burlap bag is just perfect for that natural look. It is 5 inches by 6 inches, with a natural jute drawstring cord. Perfect for peanuts! and a great way to disguise something very elegant!
Was: $1.50 Now: $1.35 Each
Universal Tarot Deck by Salvador Dalí
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More Dalí
Throughout his odd life and career, Dalí provided both his admirers and critics with ample substance for discussion. He is best known for his surreal and often philosophical works which erase the defenses amongst mind, matter, spirit and the netherworld. Rarely content with the rational, the tarot in any form was obvious choice project for his later years.
This deck is nothing less than spectacular! It is fully functional for any tarot reading you may undertake. But please consider it for the delicious artwork and fine craftsmanship.
Cards are approximately 3-1/8 by 5 inches and arrive in a lovely velvet slip case. Each card is edged in 24-carat gold. The major arcana are captioned in both English and Dalí's native Spanish. Card backs are designed with a repeating Dalí signature.
Interestingly enough, he chose a self-portrait of himself as The Magician!
Limited Edition
Was: $100.00 Now: $90.00 deck
Stretch Cat Photo Charm Bracelet / Charms
Are these fun or what? These are the same stretchy bracelets you'll find in department stores...without the department store prices! Lovers of kitties and cats alike will be charmed!
Each bracelet is made from individual cat & kitten photo charms. Some bracelets boast repeated charms while on others, all of the charms are different. Better yet! -- Cut the elastic and you'll have about 12 great little charms to adorn almost any themed project.
As seen in Martha Stewart Living
Natural horn Cup
More Useful Décor
Our horn cup makes a great holder for your smaller pencils, pens, brushes, and more. Horn cups were a common frontier accessory in the early days of the American West. Stuffed into a knapsack, a drink of water was never to be missed for lack of a vessel. The cup measures about 3 inches high and is made of natural horn.
18November2007
Was: $7.00 Now: $6.00 each
Natural Abaca Drawstring Bag
This 5-inch by10-1/2-inch Natural Abaca Bag closes with a drawstring. What a perfect wrapping for showing off that special card or gift!
Was: $4.00 Now: $3.00 Each
Silver Metal Stamping - Repoujado Oval in Rectangle Frame
More Collage Elements
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
Was: $2.60 Now: $2.10 Each
When in doubt, take a bath.
From KOCO NY, this square greeting card reminds a friend how much you care. Quoting Mae West on the card front,
And, inside:
but don't you ever doubt that i'm you're friend
and on the back:
A bath is not just for bathing. It gives you a chance to start fresh.
Please remember that square greeting cards require extra postage.
31October2006
Was: $2.50 Now: $1.95 each
Vinyl Mexican Market Tote - Bronco
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More Handbags, Bolsas, Totes, Wallets & more
Fancy yourself a cowgirl or cowboy? Use our exciting Bronco bolsa and you'll be able to carry as much as any Pony Express rider - in the Wild West or in the City!
This fashionable shopping tote is made of sturdy vinyl and at about 14 by 13 inches (and about 3 inches deep), you'll find it just the right size for everyday use. The bronco rider image is that of a vintage fruit crate label. Flowers and orange not included.
Was: $21.50 Now: $17.50 Each
New - Lower Price!
Sterling Silver Om Namah Shivaya Bracelet
More Religious Jewelry, Milagros, Talismans & Amulets
Also known as the 5-syllable mantra, Om Namah Shivaya, is written in Sanskrit on this stunning sterling silver cuff bracelet. Handmade by traditional artisans in the Himalayas, this bracelet has been fashioned in a time-honored manner of fine silver. Each bracelet arrives in a pouch that will help the silver resist varnish and a gift box.
The three Gods of Hindu mythology run the universe. According to such myth, the Brahma created the universe. The Vishnu preserves the universe. And Shiva, destroys the universe. In such destruction, Shiva represents the inner self (in other religions, the soul), which shall remain intact - even when the universe and all else ends.
Om Namah Shivaya is the mantra dedicated to Shiva. In bowing to Shiva, one bows to one's true self - making this a very powerful mantra. It is common understanding that if this mantra continually vibrates in one's heart, then there is no need to meditate, to practice yoga or to live an austere life. Because of the power of this mantra, it does not need special circumstances, positions, rituals or ceremonies. It is free from restriction and can be universally repeated by anyone from anywhere, at any time. As such, one shall be purified.
We are happy to offer this symbol of peace as a bracelet to be worn by anyone at any time - to be reminded of the powerful mantra.
8November2006, Updated 17February2009
Was: $70.00 Now: $50.00 each
Large, Highly Embossed Movable Angel Ornament
More Angels
How glorious this angel is. In the Victorian Period, jumping jacks like these were given at the holidays as toys for children!
She hangs by her tassel on the top, and when you pull the bottom tassel, she will raise her beautiful wings.
She is 8 inches tall and 6 inches wing-tip to wing-tip.
Was: $7.50 Now: $6.50 each
Hands and How to Read Them
More Metaphysical
Originally published in 1917, this little book is loaded with interesting information. Both the first and last several pages are filled with advertisements for the original publisher's other works, such as Cold Meat and How to Disguise It and Keeping Rabbits.
This little instruction manual might convince you to change your profession to one of Fortune Telling. The illustrations are both telling and artistic and the instructions are clear, yet dated (of course) in vernacular.
We are coaxed within by the back cover description:
The foretelling of past and future events by the reading of hands can be traced by to the Ancient Egyptians. This book gives an in depth study of what information can be gained from hands. From "hints to parents and guardians" to "choosing employees and domestic servants." Making in all a fascinating read even for the most sceptic [sic] of readers.
This little paperback is a facsimile reproduction of the original manual. It measures 18 by 11.5 cm, 144 pages with 15 illustrations.
Printed in England
20May2007
Was: $13.25 Now: $11.00 each
The Butter Battle Book
More Peaceful Products
This book was and is a favorite of our grandson, Grayson's - in fact, he needed several copies: one for home, one for here and one for somewhere else! Indeed, it is a favorite of ours as well.
First told by Dr. Seuss way back in 1984, the story of the Butter Battle is still an appropriate cautionary tale - a good lesson for every day life as well as for countries throughout the world. The story is told by a Yook grandfather, explaining why the Zooks are so terrible:
It seems that,
It's high time that you knew of the terribly horrible thing that Zooks do. In every Zook house and every Zook town every Zook eats his bread with the butter side down!
The tale is told in cleverly cunning rhyme with that cadence we all love. And the young Yook child learns about hate and intolerance and reciprocal violence. Such a message is universal and for all time.
09November2009
Was: $14.95 Now: $13.00 each
SilverCrow Exclusive
CHINESE Chop - No Regrets in Life
More Peacefulness
More Chops & Hankos
SilverCrow had this exquisite seal carved just for our customers! Each is a bit different as the artisan hand-carved each one. We are certain that you'll be as taken by your seal as we are.
Presented to you in an elegant silken box and carved on a traditional Dragon seal. A Chinese porcelain jar of red seal ink accompanies the chop.
The auspicious dragon carved at the top of this extraordinarily elegant stone chop and the beautiful golden dragon inscribed on the front are the perfect accompaniment for the gracious sentiment,
No Regrets in Life
The characters are especially detailed and the image is about 1-1/4" square.
Sans souçi - without regrets or worries - a French compliment to this chop, is available as a traditional SilverCrow rubber stamp.
You'll find this wonderful one as a gift for yourself or someone who is quite dear to you.
Made In Taiwan
Was: $60.00 Now: $55.00 per set
Diamond Angel Die-Cut Magnetic Notepad with Beaded Accents
More Journals & Notepads
Inspiration for hither and thither, this lovely lady created by Laini Taylor makes a wonderful notepad. Each tablet measures 4 by 6 inches and features a beveled edge with bead feet! The magnet on the back makes it perfect for your fridge. The text reads:
We shall find peace, we shall hear angels, we shall see the sky sparkling with diamonds. - Anton Chekhov
Although the tablet itself features shadowy snowflakes, this sweet angel is perfect for any time of year, as is the text.
We also feature this text in an art rubber stamp, Sky of Diamonds stamp (F1681), either mounted our unmounted:
Printed In China
6March2009
Was: $6.00 Now: $5.00 Each
Hallowe'en Stunt Board
Answers to Your Questions Punch Board
Rizzo's Fortune Telling Punch Game
This is a great game for all ages to play at a Hallowe'en party - any time of the year!. The choices are numbered 1 through 16 on this 4 by 5-1/4 inch board. Just push out the number of your choice and do what it says. There are 16 different amusing and harmless stunts to do.
Both physical and mental stunts are included:
Spell Abracadabra backwards. Push a pumpkin across the floor with your nose. Try to scare the person next to you. Howl at the moon.
and more...
Sometimes the oldest, simplest games make the most fun!
Printed in Hong Kong
16June2007
Was: $3.25 Now: $2.85 each
Spiral Seed Beads
More Rings
These neat little spirals can actually be worn as rings! They're great as art embellishments, too. They arrive coiled tightly, but you can certainly stretch one apart and use it to bind a mini journal. Each beaded spiral is multi-colored. These are hand-made, so each is unique, and color mixtures vary. Please let us choose one for you.
Was: 50¢ Now: 40¢ Each
Vintage New Old Stock Mini Datsun Padlocks with Keys
This cool little lock is New Old Stock (NOS) or Old Store Stock. It was meant to be sold at an old-time variety store that went out of business. None of the ones we have in stock have ever been used, hence the description, New Old Stock or Old Store Stock.
THESE ARE VERY HEAVY, STURDY LOCKS. The locks show little or no wear and there is no rusting. These are not novelty locks. They are strong and sturdy. All lock bodies are brass and stamped with the word DATSUN.
The keys are also stamped DATSUN. The lock body measures 1 inch by 1 inch and appears to be made of brass (golden metal). The lock loop adds another 5/8 inch and is made of silvery steel. The keys are silver. Each lock comes with at least 2 keys, sometimes three as shown.
Imagine using one as a pendant or using them to lock up treasure boxes or some other kind of assemblage or altered arts.
3September2008
Was: $1.25 Now: 75¢ each
Vintage box of Teardrop Glass Lenses in Dark Smoke Grey
Vintage Round Amber 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. 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.
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!
1September2008
Was: $6.25 Now: $5.75 per box
Old-Time Travel Posters and Luggage Labels CD-Rom & Book
More Specialty Books & CDs
More Travel & Journeys
These colorful and nostalgic illustrations recall the good life at dozens of elegant hotels and luxurious resorts around the world - from Monte Carlo to Pasadena and Bangkok. Old-time travel posters and luggage labels depict lush landscapes in Vermont, soaring skyscrapers in New York City, exotic scenery in Morocco and other inviting tourist spots.
The set includes a CD-ROM containing 278 full-color high-quality, permission free images scanned at 300 dpi and saved in TIFF format and a a large-format 48 page book with every image on the CD-ROM clearly printed and numbered for easy reference. Dover Design Manager, a simple graphics editing program for Windows is also on the CD-ROM.
This great for artists, scrapbookers and anyone who enjoys vintage-style travel images.
System requirements: Windows 95,98, ME, NT, 2000, XP or Macintosh (all versions) and a CD-ROM drive.
20June2006
Was: $19.95 Now: $18.50 each
Magic Fortune Telling Fish
More Curiosities & Novelties
Each of these little fellows comes in his own sleeve. He'll tell your love fortune simply by placing him in the palm of your hand! Instructions for interpretation are on the package sleeve.
Was: 25¢ Now: 20¢ Each
Embossed Die Cut Reproduction - Angel Girls
More Scraps
We just love these Angel scrap reliefs! They are large enough to appreciate the detail in printing and embossing, but small enough to use in specialty holiday ornaments. Add one to each side of a traditional German Papier Mâché ball ornament along with some mica glitter - and you've made a new family heirloom!
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.
Was: $3.50 Now: $3.00 each
Hand Carved Bone Praying Angel Component
More Shrine Supplies
This elegant angel component has been hand-carved of natural bone. The component is also carved nicely on the back, but is flat enough for gluing if you prefer.
The detail is quite amazing. S/he measures 2-14/ inches high by 15/16 inch at the widest. Because each is hand made, there will be variability, so please let us choose one for you.
21April2009
Was: $6.25 Now: $5.00 each
Hand-Made Fickle Heart Maraca Noisemaker
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Shake things up with these fabulous maracas! Hand-painted in China, our Fickle Heart is irresistible! Each is skillfully made of papier mâché by talented artisans.
You'll get two for one in this delightful maraca. Our two-faced fickle heart smiles broadly - professing love - flip it over and the indecisive (or is it surprise?) face takes over. This delightful maraca is adorned with pink feathers and is just perfect!
Their intended use is obvious, but we know you'll have a clever way of using them - use one as a center of an assemblage or now you'll have a special head for a fantastic art doll.
Two maracas are shown to illustrate the two sides!
Hand Made in China
Was: $15.00 Now: $13.50 each
Let's Do Lunch Teapot Greeting Card
So many traditions we've lost - like tea & crumpets, bread-and-butter notes, etc. But, even though we know there's no such thing as a free lunch, it's still a pleasure to share fantasies and feasts with friends! So, why not invite your circle of friends for a luncheon in the old-fashioned manner, with a note.
Our delightful teapot and roses card reads on its cover:
We must have hope, faith and lunch together some day soon!
Add the details of time, place and date inside for a special memory for you and your friends.
Made In USA
Was: $2.00 Now: $1.75 each
Paw Prints Fabric in Black and White and Grey
Of course these are a cat's prints. Of course these are a dog's prints. They can be whatever you like, but they are cute, that's for sure. A seemingly random pattern of paw prints is dabbled throughout this white-background fabric. Most are black, but, as you can see, there are small shadow sections of only grey prints.
Was: $5.25 Now: $4.50 per 1/2 yard
Stretchy Eternal Bracelet
More Love, Romance & Valentine's Day
Our 3-strand beaded stretch bracelet is quite special. A combination of faceted acrylic crystals, seed beads and wooden beads is pretty enough. Hanging from the lovely trio of bracelets is a hammered-look disk that reads,
ETERNAL
The bracelet is one-size-fits-most and the silvery disk measures about 1-1/8 inch in diameter.
17SEptember2008
Was: $5.95 Now: $4.75 per bracelet Set
Art Postcard - French Kitty (Jacques Kati)
More Cats & Kittens
More French
Oh, la, la! Jacques certainly adds a touch of romance to the idea of a tom cat. With his delightful little beret and his Marseilles-style chemise, he's sure to appeal to all the pretty young (and youthful) felines.
Out of Print - Limited Availability
Was: $1.25 Now: 90¢ each
Native American Indian Heritage Medicine Pouch Kit
More Native American Indian items
Our Medicine Pouch Kit is produced by the Tandy Leather Factory Native Heritage Series. It is suitable for beginners - ages 8 to 80. The high quality golden deer tanned leather is die-cut and pre-punched for stringing with the included suede lace. Two decorative beads are also included, but you might want to add your own beads as well. Because it is made of real deerskin, it can be decorated with leather branding tool or stamping or paints, but these are not included in the kit. Complete assembly instructions are included. Your final pouch will be 2 by 3 inches.
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.
11May2008
Was: $9.00 Now: $6.00 each
Oxidized Silvery Chai Charm
This well known symbol, seen worldwide on ornaments, jewelry, T-Shirts and more, is the Hebrew word for living - Chai. It is a combination of the two Hebrew letters Cheit and Yod.
As with any symbol there are many interpretations. Our favorite is that this simple symbol represents the importance of life. The symbol is specific to Jewish culture, but it has been slipping into other cultures easily. The well-know Jewish toast l'chayim means to life. The numerical representation of Chai is 18, so gifts to charity are routinely given in multiples of 18.
Our little charm is made of oxidized silvery metal measures about 5/16 inch high by 1/2 inch wide.
12June2007
Was: $1.75 Now: $1.05 each
Close-Up of All Colors
Zenith 591 Stapler
More Staplers & Refill Staples
Much like the Zenith 590 Fun! Stapler, the Zenith 591 Plier Stapler is sturdy and wonderful to use. It's metal body and mechanical parts ensure its long-term use! The ABS anti-shock plastic cap makes re-filling with staples an easy proposition and is great for people with limited hand strength.
The Zenith 591 works with #10 staples (a world-wide known standard) and presents exceptional characteristics such as the easy loading system - from the top, without the extractable spring-action pusher. So, there are no parts to lose!
Even though the magazine holds up to 200 staples, the 591 is still light weight, easy handling and offers a high degree of finishing and incredible effortless usage, impossible to describe but...a must try!
We have a limited number of these internationally used staplers, so please let us choose a color for you.
You'll love the look of your papers when you bind them with our staples in our staplers!
Each stapler arrives with a box of 1000 staples. Additional staples are available.
SilverCrow Classic, Updated 12February2009
Compare At: $38.00 now $29.50
Mini Bottle with cork
More Bottles & Other Vessels
SilverCrow is offering this cute little bottle for your treasure boxes, shrines and other assemblages. The bottle measures about 1-3/8 inch high and, of course, the cork adds additional height. It is about 3/4 inch wide. Add some special beads, sand or other memento for a very special piece. Make some tiny little labels for them - what a great addition to a curio.
Bottle Made in USA, Cork Made in Czech Republic
25October2007
old Price: $1.05 New Price: 75¢ each
Vintage French Soap Label or Wrapper - Savon des Explorateurs
More Ephemera
The printing on this terrific old French soap label is tremendous. The colors are as vibrant as though it had never seen light. Each label measures 3-1/2 by 7-1/4 inches and is on high-quality cloth-like textured paper, most probably with a high cotton or linen content.
Monsieur de Brazza (Pierre Paul François Camille Savorgnan de Brazza), though Italian-born, is considered a French explorer and is well regarded as the founder of French Equatorial Africa. He is pictured in his Lawrence of Arabia-like garb, ready to further explore.
Each label reads:
SAVON DES EXPLORATEURS De BRAZZA Société Continentale du Cosmidor PARIS No. 2398
How perfect for a French collage! Or, you might even choose to use it to wrap some very special soap or even to frame it.
29July2007
Old Price: $2.25 New Price: $1.75 each
Mini Day of the Dead Figure - Bride
More Day of the Dead Characters
More Brides & other Wedding Stuff
Our lovely bride is so demure in her lace veil and long white dress.
We think she would make a wonderful bridal shower, wedding or anniversary gift.
Just like the rest of our Day of the Dead Figurines, she is hand sculpted and painted by traditional artisans in Mexico. She measures between 2-1/2 - 3 inches high.
Hecho a Mano en Mexico
Was: $6.25 Now: $4.50 each
El Valiente y La Catrina (The Brave & the Beautiful)
More Weddings & Anniversaries
This wonderful nicho houses the brave and the beautiful (a strong man, represented with a knife and his love, a beautiful woman). The figures inside the nicho are hand-sculpted and painted. The nicho itself is hand made tin, and then it is hand painted with brightly-colored details.
The words at the top vary (either El Valiente y La Dama or El Valiente y La Catrina). There are some other variations as well, each is more interesting than the next! It measures about 8 inches wide by 8 inches tall.
2NOvember2006
Was: $46.50 Now: $39.95 Each
Close-Up of Shoes in Use
Vintage Balloon Shoes
More Clowns, Carnivals & Circuses
Black Skull Balloons
Oh, wow! Were we ever excited to have found these! These are so very special - they were made in the 1940s and were usually include with a figural balloon, like a clown or Santa or even a Disney character. They were actually mentioned in the June, 1951 issue of Mechanix Illustrated.
This little cardboard gizmo looks just like a pair of clown shoes. The die-cut cardboard is charming in its simplicity. And, the instructions are printed right on the item itself:
TOSS-UP BALLOON Twist balloon at mouthpiece, inserting end in hole in card- board feet, pull up through slot.
Now the fun begins. Once the balloon is placed in the shoes, you toss it up and wow! it lands on its feet. The simple physical dynamics make it work.
We have seen packages of these with their balloons sell for as high as $85.00!
Why not have some old-fashioned fun with these at your next party with balloons. These are meant for balloons you blow up yourself, not for helium-inflated balloons.
Each piece measures about 5 by 3-1/2 inches. They arrive in packages of 5. Balloon not included.
21March2009
Package of 5 Pieces
Was: $5.00 Now: $3.00 Per Package
Barbed Wire Toilet Tissue
More Bath and Bathing
More Rodeo & the Wild American West
For your little buckaroo or anyone else who imagines life as a cowboy or cowgirl is wonderful, this clever high-quality toilet tissue is a great little novelty joke. What fun to place in your powder room during your summer barbeque with a rodeo theme!
It might make an interesting collage element as well.
Was: $6.50 Now: $4.65 Per Roll
Hand-Made Shabby Chic Style Reversible Believe in Santa Charm
More Christmas & Winter
This sweet charm was made by hand - encased in glass and then framed in metal and soldered. One side reads, BELIEVE and on the other side, is a thoughtful image of the man about Christmas, Santa Claus.
Measuring a slight 2/3 inch wide by 1-1/4 inch long, we know you'll smile as you add this to your charm bracelet or winter treasure necklace or even make a pair of earrings with two!
21November2009
Was: $5.75 Now: $4.25 each
Silver Duke Kahanamoku Surfer Pendant
More Ocean & Beach
Surfers and beachcombers alike will covet this wonderful silver pendant with a sepia reproduction photo of the greatest surfer of them all - Duke Paoa Kahinu Mokoe Hulikohola Kahanamoku! Although he won gold and silver swimming medals in the early 20th century Olympics, he is best known as the father of modern surfing and surfboards.
Also well known for his charity works with the Red Cross, Duke's (or Paoa, as he is known in his native Hawaii) memory is cherished by many.
Even if you are not a surfer and just love vintage photos, the summer or Hawaii, you'll be delighted with this wonderful pendant. What a perfect winter gift as well - helping to keep the warm spirit of Hawaii alive throughout the year:
Mahape a ale wala'ua - Don't talk, keep it in your heart
We loved this so much we are giving them as gifts ourselves. The pendant (not including the bail) measures a bit over 1 inch high by about 1/2 inch wide.
Was: $22.00 Now $19.58 each
Optical Calcite
Believe it or not, calcite is the most common mineral next to quartz. But optical calcite - now, this is special, and, of course, less common. It is much like a rectangle - but, not quite - it looks as thought it were stretched. Each stone is clear with a special icy luster.
Now the fun comes when you place an object behind it - the object will appear to be double! This is because rent indices of refraction of light that defines optical calcite. This stone is sometimes called a TV Stone because of the refracting nature.
Optical instruments often feature flawless specimens of optical calcite. Of course, the pieces we're offering are not flawless, but we're sure each piece will generate lots of fun and conversation! Pieces measure from 1/2 to 1 inch on each side.
26April2008
Was: $1.30 Now: 99¢ each
Plastic Box of 10 Little Vintage Brass Screws
Now we're not sure what you'll be putting together, but this little box of tiny vintage brass screws might just be what you need to do it. There are 10 little screws in each little 1-inch by 1-inch little plastic box.
20April2008
Vintage Item Limited Availability
Was: $1.25 Now: 98¢ per Box
Jesus Action Figure Statue
More Action Figures & the Like
More Items Featuring Jesus
This delightful statue of Jesus Christ is made of hard vinyl and measures about 5 inches tall. His arms are posable, so that you can raise them to the heavens or open them to welcome his flock. His base contains wheels so that he can be moved easily. The illustrated packaging includes information regarding Jesus, as well.
Jesus has long been honored by many religions. Muslims see him as a prophet. Buddhists say he was enlightened. Hindus consider him an avatar (the incarnation of a deity in human form), and Christians hail him as the Son of God. But, wherever your theological compass points, you will agree that this is the coolest action figure ever made.
Old Price $8.50 New Price: $7.00 each
Intaglio Print Note Card - Diego y Frida
Surrounded by articles of folk religion, calaveras and a monkey, the famed married couple of Mexican art, Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo are captured in a style that is reminiscent of their own work. The artwork by Charles Barth vibrantly captures their souls in this blank note card.
Wouldn't this make a great Save the Date or Shower Invitation?
Impreso en México
Was: $2.25 Now: $1.75 each
Romantic Cowboy Treasure Box
More Boxes & Containers
More American West
This lovely burnished square cameo features a romantic cowboy and cowgirl - she climbing up to meet him. This is a truly striking gift, made in the style of old, with antiqued brass framing the lovely image. It is about the size of a pill box, so you might hold your treasures in it, or, alas, use it for the occasional aspirin as you await your dreams.
Inside is an old-fashioned romance card, reading:
May all your dreams come true.
This makes it seem particularly the perfect gift for a girlfriend who has finally met the man of her dreams - or, of course, vise-versa.
4May2007, Updated 11February2009
Was: $26.50 Now: $21.00 each
Mini Day of the Dead Vignette -Mini Funeral Procession
Larger Funeral Scene
More Day of the Dead Figures
Four little Day of the Dead Pall Bearers transport the coffin of a friend (who, by the looks of it, is not yet ready to depart this world. This tiny procession even includes a flowery wreath with a banner. Lots smaller than our larger funeral, this little vignette is made of traditional hand-made clay and plaster and then hand painted..
Just like the rest of our Day of the Dead Figurines, each of these scenes is hand sculpted and painted by traditional artisans in Mexico. The pall bearers are each made separately and are about 2-3/8 inches high. The entire piece measures 3 inches from front to back and 2-5/8 inches from side to side, and - depending on the position of the departed, the height is about 3-1/2 inches.
The gentleman vary slightly (height, ties and demeanor) as does the deceased and the coffin and wreath, due to artist variation. Please let us choose one for you.
31August2007
Was: $27.50 Now: $21.90 each
Pine Cone Elf with Blue Hat
More Ornaments & Decorations
Same Elf with a Red Hat
We had elves like these hanging on our Christmas trees back in the 1950s. Were we ever happy to find these reproductions to offer to you! Each little elf is made of a real pine cone that has been dusted with glitter and faux snow to look more wintery. He's holding a tiny bottle brush tree in one hand and ringing his festive bell with the other.
His face is made of real paper pulp, his arms and legs are vintage-style chenille and the fuzzy beard is made of spun cotton. He's about 5 inches high and 3 inches wide - if you position his arms differently you'll be able to add or subtract a bit of width.
Each is all glittery and can either stand on his little circle of snow, or hang from the attached golden thread.
Although these are mass-produced items, they are each made by hand - and are even hand painted! We fell in love with this little fellow and thought you might, too.
Was: $12.50 Now: $7.25 Each
Teleidoscope (Kaleidoscope) Necklace or keychain or cell phone charm
More Necklaces
More Key Chains
More Unique Adornments
A teleidoscope is a specialty kaleidoscope - one with an open view at the end, so that the images are ever-changing - so you are not limited to the pieces at the end of the view - the entire world becomes your artwork -ready to refract.
This unusual elegantly enameled mini-kaleidoscope measures a mere 1-1/2 by 1/2 inch! And, it arrives with a 28-inch ball chain necklace, a ballchain keychain and a cell phone adornment - you chose!
Your world will never be dull again and just when you think everything has turned grey, our little pendant will change your day!
Each set arrives in a gift box.
26January2009
Was: $19.95 Now: $17.00 Each
Menorah Embossed Metallic Seals
These elegantly embossed metallic seals are like no others you have seen. They are made in the tradition of the classic stationers of centuries past. Each package of Menorah seals contains 12 pressure sensitive self-stick seals ready to enhance your Judaic artwork as well as your correspondence.
Be sure to see the rest of SilverCrow's Stickers and Seals
Old Price: $3.25 New Price: $2.75 Per Package
Close-Up of Entire Figure
Day of the Dead Dancing Girl
More Day of the Dead
Our wonderful dancing girl is stepping lively in her vividly colored mini skirt and dangling earrings. This superbly fashioned Muerta is so special, we almost kept them all ourselves!
Just like the rest of our Day of the Dead Figurines, each of these Muertos is hand sculpted and painted by traditional artisans. The She measures a little over 6 inches tall. This lively lady's dress and hair color may differ as well as her dancing position. Please let us choose one for you.
Hecho en Peru
25January2007
Was: $35.00 Now: $30.00 each
Vintage Easter Vigil Pamphlet
More Easter
Printed on cotton-based watermarked paper, this simple Easter Vigil pamphlet was used in a Lutheran Church around the mid-20th century. It is simply but well-printed for the parishioners to use during the late-night ceremonies. We love the feel of the paper - it's not like the simple handouts of today - this was professionally printed on high quality paper.
There are prayers and directions for
Inscription of and Lighting of the Paschal Candle
The Easter Announcement
Lessons
Renewal of Baptismal Vows
This folded pamphlet measures 5-1/2 by 8-1/2 inches when closed. There is printing on 3 of the 4 pages.
5February2008
Was: 45¢ Now: 10¢ Each
To-Do Temporary Tattoo
More Temporary Tattoos
Now here's the perfect solution for your shoddy short-term memory - a a tongue-in-cheek tribute to anyone who’s ever scribbled a reminder on the hand or wrist. Err, that would be about everybody, right? Our To-Do Tattoo kit includes 12 graphic To Do forms that you can apply to your body wherever it’s most convenient (or creative) and a skin-safe, washable-ink gel pen. You’ll never again have to make lame excuses for missing bowling night or Mom’s birthday.
25May2009
Was: $3.50 Now: $3.00 per Set
Bob Marley Magnet
More Magnets
Fans and followers of Bob Marley will enjoy this contemplative portrait of him on a magnet. His legacy of reggae music has touched almost all modern music and has inspired a generation.
28April2009
Was: $3.50 Now: $2.50 each
Vintage Lenticular "Winky" Gizmo (for Golf?)
We've always enjoyed lenticular (winky, blinky, flicker) images - especially the vintage ones. These are quite special vintage Vari-Vue triangles with moving arrows.
Sometimes called flashers, flickers, wiggles or animated paper, our lenticulars are all cool, but this one is really neat. This Vari-Vue flicker (we think these are the best!) was made in 1967 and is still in excellent condition. Each is a triangle with a hole at the top - so it can be attached to a key chain or to any project easily. From the top an arrow swings like a pendulum back and forth. The image is so wonderful that it almost makes you dizzy watching the arrow!
But the real use might just surprise you!
We are told that this is a Golf Practice Gizmo. No fooling - that's the real name! To make it work, insert your golf tee through the hole. Place the ball and then place your ball and your Gizmo on the ground in position for driving. If the arrows move, it measures your body sway. A stationary arrow indicates a steady swing.
Each individual triangle measures approximately 2-1/2 inches by 2-1/2 inches. These are great fun for golfer who celebrate the history of the sport as well as the play. Whether used for golf or not, you'll find this to be mesmerizing.
15April2007
Was $8.50 Now: $6.50 each
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
20-Sided (Icosahedron) Die
More Games & Game Parts
Make up your own games - or use several to foot a special memory box or tray. These 20-sided dice are polyhedrons - icosahedrons to be exact. Each die is numbered from 1 to 20. We especially like the fact that each of the 20 sides is a triangle! Three dice are shown for illustration only.
Was: $1.25 Now: 95¢ each
Mini Day of the Dead Figure - Elvis
More Elvis
Now you can have Elvis in your building - in your nicho or shrine, you can celebrate the King!
Just like the rest of our Day of the Dead Figurines, each of these Muertos is hand sculpted and painted by traditional artisans in Mexico. He measures between 2-1/2 - 4 inches high. Guitar color varies. We usually see the King in a black or white suit. So, we'll do our best to honor your request for suit color, but we can't promise we'll have both in stock all of the time.
Old Price: $16.75 New Price: $15.00 each
Suit Color Request:
Do-It-Yourself Advent Calendar or Countdown Calendar Kit
Victorian Scraps & Dresdens
Whether you count down to Christmas or to your own birthday, this fun kit from Germany will help you create your own count-down calendar. Customize it any way you like - paint it, decorate it with glitter or Victorian Scraps and Dresdens.
This kit is great for kids and adults alike! The kit includes a pre-punched glossy white card stock cover sheet and a printed back sheet - but you can make your own back sheet, using the kit's sheet as a template!
The kit comes complete with a pre-punched, glossy white cardstock cover sheet and printed back sheet. English and German instructions are included. Your completed count-down calendar will measure 11-3/4 inches by 8-1/4 inches.
29November2008
Was: $5.25 Now: $4.45 per Kit
Annie Oakley & Buffalo Bill's Wild West
More Rodeo & The American West
Queen Victoria said of her, "You are a very, very clever little girl."
Her life was the stuff of legend - from humble Quaker origins, Annie Oakley rose to the height of renown as a world-famous entertainer and featured performer with Buffalo Bill's Wild West extravaganza.
Her friends knew her always as a generous and gentle woman. She excelled in a man's world at a man's sport, never losing her feminine appeal.
This 96-page text is an insider's look at Annie's life from childhood on. It is richly illustrated in black and white with photographs and poster art.
Was: $9.95 Now: $7.95 Each
Asian Party Dragons
Celebrate Lunar New Year, Chinese New Year, Rosh Hashanah, Julian New Year or any other holiday with our festive Party Dragons.
Each tissue paper Party Dragon has a colorful accordion body that extends to over 20 inches long. Use the sturdy 4-inch wooden picks on either end to stick them on everything from your wedding cake to your cat's tuna to meatloaf!
Cake not included. 3 Party Dragons are shown for illustration only. Colors may vary.
Old Price: 1 for $1.95, 12 for $9.00
Package Size & New Price: 2 for $1.35 12 for $7.75
VooDooBaby™ Demon Warrior
More Devils, Diablos & Such
The Demon Warrior pokes big holes on slimy schemes against you and shields you from unnecessary conflicts in the office or elsewhere.
Each VooDoo Baby is hand-writhed from a single string of cotton thread. Amazingly, there is no wire inside the doll to support the structure. The creation of each VooDooBaby takes not only excellent artisanship, but also a great deal of attention, patience and care. The are an expression of imagination, creativity and appreciation and are not for real and possess no curse effect whatsoever - but wouldn't it be nice if they could?
26June2006
Was: $9.95 Now: $7.50 each
Copper Sun Kachina Charm
More Native American Indian Products
Tawa (or Dawa), the Sun Kachina, is a an integral part of the American indigenous Pueblo culture, in particular the Hopi.
Kachinas are supernatural beings that are depended upon to provide specialized needs: sun, rain, health, fertility, etc. The Native Peoples of the Southwest USA celebrate annually with complex ceremonies calling upon the Kachinas for the year.
Tawa represents the sun and is presented in remarkable detail as a three-dimensional antiqued copper charm.
Was: $1.95 Now: $1.50 each
Vincent Van Gogh Art Box
The Post-Impressionist master comes alive in this value-priced set! Explore the famous masters life and work with the included
20 stickers and tattoos
a Color Your Own Van Gogh Paintings with 30 reproductions of his greatest works for you to recreate - or enhance to make your own
16 postcards
4 art prints
Van Gogh mask
CD-ROM: Van Gogh Paintings and Drawings with 186 images
This is a great gift for any budding or seasoned artist who might be a fan of van Gogh!
31December2006
Was: $19.95 Now: $17.00 Per Set
Map of Italy Gift Wrap Paper
More Italy
More Giftwrap
This elegant textured gift wrap is perfect for framing as poster art; simply elegant as gift wrap; stunning when used in your book art, collage and assemblage projects. It is so gorgeous, you might even consider framing it!
Superbly printed on 20 by 28 inch sheets of Italian laid paper.
Was: $5.00 Now: $3.95 per sheet
Frameable Note Card - Matted Print Ready for framing: Symmetry of Man by Leonardo da Vinci
More Leonardo da Vinci
Vitruvian Man Charm
This famous print, Symmetry of Man or alternatively, Vitruvian Man by Leonardo da Vinci has been professionally matted and transformed into a frameable note card. It will fit any standard 5 by 7 inch frame. The card is blank inside, so you can add your own message. Each comes with a white acid free, beveled edge mat that has been professionally cut. Each card is sealed in a protective sleeve that you remove before sending it in the accompanying envelope.
Leonardo di ser Piero da Vinci is the archetype of the Renaissance man: he is best known as an artist and inventor, but also shone as a scientist, mathematician, engineer, anatomist, architect, botanist, musician and writer. In fact, in art, he was a portraitist, skilled in illustration, still life and landscapes, as well as sculpture in many media.
This is one of his best known drawings wrought in pen on paper in Florence around 1490. It features the anatomy of a man in symmetry (if symmetry even exists!). This image has been prominent on many items for years, even appearing on the Euro.
Now you have a card that becomes a present, too! Such a striking print as this might cost much more on its own!
16February2009
Was: $7.50 Now: $6.00 each
Handmade artist Signed Happy New Year Card
More Judaic Items
More New Year Items
This fine hand-made card has been hand signed by the artist. Created on fine cream colored stationery with a matching envelope, several elegant papers have been hand layered for a truly special appearance. Atop them all is featured a reproduction of a vintage Jewish New Year Greeting with words in Hebrew and in English. The 5 by 7 inch card is hand signed by the artist in the lower right corner. The card is blank inside for your own message for a wonderful year.
Was: $4.75 Now: $3.95 Each
El Cirquero Nicho (Circus Performer)
We had this exciting nicho hand made and painted just for SilverCrow! The artist has adapted a traditional mini nicho (about 3-1/2 inches high) to feature El Cirquero (the Circus Performer) from a traditional Loteria deck. Individually hand-made and painted skulls and devils were added in brightly painted colors - perhaps highlighting the paradox of the circus itself! We just love these!
Because these are hand-crafted and hand-painted, please allow some variance in design. The basic color is a deep turquoise with bright circus colors added the exterior. The individual skulls and devils vary as well. Please let us select one for you as all of them are magnificent.
Old Price: $34.50 Now $29.95 Each
Die Cut Paper Doll - Angels through the Ages
More Paper Dolls
With costumes through the ages, Michelle, the delicate angel on the right, can represent the spiritual heavenly being from just about any angelic story. With eight different outfits from the Renaissance to the Modern, Michelle will charm paper doll collectors, young and old alike. She measures 9 inches high.
24February2009
Was: $4.00 now: $2.75 Per Set
Vintage Novelty Toilet Tissue by the Square
Ever since we were little, we both LOVED novelty items. So when we can find vintage novelties, it's even more fun for us! We were lucky enough to find this vintage roll of real toilet tissue with a poem on each square. One reads:
Be at ease, As you sit, This paper's strong and will not split.
Another one reads:
Roses are Red, Violets are Blue, Please pull the chain, When you get through.
19May2009
was: $1.25 Now: 95¢ per square
Close-Up of Front & Back
Hand-Made Cowgirl Friends Pendant
More Cowgirls, Rodeo & the American West
Designed and handmade by Athena Paper Art, our Cowgirl Friends pendant is a delight for any group of girlfriends - new or old. The girls are ready for something, we're not sure what! Wouldn't this just be wonderful for a party favor at a bachelorette party - or certainly a perfect gift for each of your gang!
Each is hand crafted with a little star charm suspended from the base of the pendant. The two-sided black & white pendant displays a pastel tapestry pattern from the American Southwest on the reverse.
Whether displayed from a leather cord or ball chain, your pendant will surely lasso some sincere compliments.
Was: $23.50 Now: $19.00 each
Our Lady of Guadalupe Medal Charm
More Our Lady of Guadalupe Items
More Medals, Milagros, Amulets & Talismans
This lovely medal is just about one inch long and one inch wide. On one side is the captivating image of Our Lady of Guadalupe (Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe). On the other side, you'll find the petition, Let Us Pray. This oxidized silver (not sterling) medal is perfect for making a shrine, adding to artwork, especially with a Mexican theme!
Was: $1.75 Now: $1.25 Each
Heart Shaped Guardian Angel Cards
Guardian Angels are messengers of light whose divine mission is to protect and guide humanity along its sacred journey. Receive daily inspiration from your Guardian Angel by selecting one or more of these delightful heart-shaped cards with a question in mind.
22August2007 Updated
Was $19.95 Now: $17.96 Per Deck
Vintage St. Patrick's Day Irish Picks - Package of Two
More St. Patrick's Day and Irish Items
We love finding old stuff - especially the items made in the mid-20th century! These little picks are made of toothpicks and are adorned with a spun cotton head and hard plastic Irish green hat. Each little gentleman wears a felted shamrock cut-out as a bow tie. The little faces include detailed painting that was probably completed by hand!
We've packaged these two to a clear plastic box with some added green crinkle paper for fun. So, they will make a great little presentation item if you want to add a special little something with your Irish gift!
2February2008
Was: $2.75 Now: $1.75 Per Package
Boyfriend/Girlfriend Catcher
Made of braided palm and measuring about 15 inches long, this traditional toy is festive - even if we're not quite sure how to use it! And the name makes it perfect for many an occasion! Each of these traditional Mexican toys is hand woven of dyed palm.
Three catchers shown for illustration.
30March2007
Was: $3.00 Now: $2.25 Each
Travel Journal Notebook
Settle in to the seat of a DC8 in Pan Am's Clipper Class, or the leather chair in your SS Normandie stateroom.
This large (5-3/4 by 8-1/4 inches) notebook journal feels like it was lost in time and was just found last week in a box purchased at a storage or estate auction. Its vintage-style cover appears as worn green velvet, with drawings, stamps and tags that speak of creating images in our minds are found on the inside and outside of the covers. It intimates that e might visit this image later as we walk through the memories of our minds.
Inside pages are lightly lined and perforated, with a red and black header, complete with airliner:
By Air Mail ... Par Avion
Old Price: $6.50 Now $5.85 Each
Art Postcard - Hemp Filter Card
More Smoking
More Naturals
More Drugs & Alcohol
Bring a smile to the children of the 60's and ex-hippies with this novelty filter card. Perforations make it easy to tear the pieces apart. The card boasts 14 filters, but we only count 13. It is printed on 100% cannabis (hemp) paper. Directions are not included.
For novelty and entertainment use only.
30May2006
Was: $3.25 Now: $2.50 Each
Black Organza Necklace with Silver Closure
More Chains
This wispy strip of organza is a great way to accessorize that classy evening dress or dress up a simple blouse and blue jeans. It closes with a silver clasp. This lovely ribbon necklace measures 16 inches long about 3/5 inch wide.
These are so versatile that they will complement any style: from gothic to traditional - elegant, kitschy, or sweet - depending on the pendant you add!
Made in Thailand
Was: $8.75 Now: $7.00 each
Vintage Pastel Mêlée Bouquet
Bright Spring Bouquet
Our enchanting little bouquet of flocked paper forget-me-nots is reminiscent of those special decorations of the 50s. These tiny paper flowers arrive in a bunch which can be easily separated so that you can use the individual blooms. There are about 8 little bunches of about 5 flowers each. Add a brooch pin to the back and you'll have the perfect corsage for springtime and summer gatherings.
SilverCrow's bouquet is a mélange of pastel colors featuring pinks, blues and a touch of yellow and cream in some of them. We fell in love with this special bouquet as it reminded us of flower embellishments from our early years. You'll be delighted with the special care taken in making these diminutive buds. We only have a limited amount, so don't delay!
Because of the colors, this would add a delightful touch to a baby shower favor.
27June2007
Was: $5.75 Now: $4.50 per bunch
Jumbo Playing Cards - 5 by 7 Inches
More Playing Cards
For big time fun playing cards, how about a jumbo deck? A full 5 inches by seven inches, this is a standard playing card deck! We've seen these priced as high as $30 a deck! So you're in for big fun with a littler price!
was: $12.00 Now: $8.00 Per Deck
Historical Signals and Semaphores Collector's Set - A Game!
More Sea and Sailing
Our handsomely packaged gift set will delight history buffs and card players alike. The 60-page illustrated booklet recounts the fascinating historical background of the signal flag, semaphore, phonetic alphabet and Morse code systems featured in the game deck. Packaged in a durable and attractive case, the set includes
a replica WWII Morse Code Flasher
a Semaphore Training Dial
a Morse Code Bookmark
5 Vintage Postcards
a Semaphore Playing Card Deck
an International Signal Flags Playing Card Deck
The History of Signaling Illustrated Booklet
International Nautical Signal Flags Full Color Poster
Historical Development of the Phonetic Alphabet Chart Poster
The box measures 5-1/2 by 7-1/2 inches.
8February2008
Was: $16.95 Now: $14.40 Per set
Pouch of Iron Pyrite - Fool's Gold
Iron Pyrite is a crystal that usually forms as a cube with striations on each face, or side. Sometimes it is found in larger pieces and as course granules. But, it is usually found in little nuggets, just like gold. As a matter of fact, it is often found near gold deposits. Because of its golden color and proximity the the real thing, it is often mistaken for the much more valuable gold. So, it is known as Fool's Gold.
Its brassy yellow color might resemble gold, but its other physical properties are very different. Pyrite is harder, less dense, and more brittle than gold. If you strike it with steel, it produces a spark. It leaves a greenish-black streak while gold leaves a golden-yellow one. Because it is often found near gold (and copper) deposits, if you find some, you may be nearing a deposit of the real thing!
Iron pyrite is used for its high sulfur content and is mined for that reason worldwide, as it is quite common.
Our little muslin pouch holds nuggets Fool's Gold to collect or use in your artwork or school project.
Was: $2.05 Now: $1.74 per pouch
Small Artist's Sea Sponge
More Applicators
More Brushes and Such
Sponges have so many uses and the natural variation found in sea sponges makes them ever the more versatile.
Each sponge measures 2 to 2-1/2 inches by about 1-1/2 inch. And we think it makes a great addition to a crystal bowl of seashells, too!
Sea sponges are ideal for sponge painting, faux finishes, stippling, staining, tile, pottery, ceramics and more. You can use them with acrylics, oils, water colors and fabric paints or dyes - just use your imagination. Instructions are included on the package.
Made in UK or Elsewhere
8October2008
was: $1.89 Now: $1.19 each
Bloody Putty
More Masks & Other Costume Accessories
Three units of fun...STAT! So maybe the sight of real blood makes some people faint, but this goofy, slimy bloody ooze will give them a transfusion of fun! This clammy stuff is inventively packed in a realistic, "i/v bag" just like you see in the hospital. Truly, A-positive playtime experience - especially for Hallowe'en! It makes a great gag-gift for a new professional in the health field as well!
Was: $5.25 Now: $4.00 each
Meditation Kit - Saraswati
Kuan Yin Meditation Kit
Saraswati, is usually dressed in white. She is the well-loved Hindu goddess of knowledge, music and all the creative arts. She is also know as the the Vedas' Mother. She is also the goddess of speech. She is beloved especially by women as you holds the female spirit of Brahma and is the goddess of forgiveness and truth.
Included in each kit is a lovely incense burner, fragrance, incense and a lovely Saraswati charm.
This kit, while created with thought and care, is intended for your entertainment and pleasure. We cannot guarantee that you'll be able to conjure the goddess' goodwill or powers with it.
Assembled in USA of USA & Imported components
Was $27.50 Now: $18.00 each
Circus Act Note Card
More Circus
I've joined a more spiritual circus act. The performers wear soft laps, dimpled grins, and rainbowed eyes. At dinner they bring gifts to the table - my favorite, the hand-milled kaleidoscope of all possibilities.
Such a wonderful thought along with such a special print of her watercolor - and in a note card! You'll want to pin this up nearby to remind you to live such a full and wonderful life. And, to remember the openings in the future porthole!
We suggest this card for anyone celebrating a new beginning, no matter what the circumstances!
27October2006
Was: $3.00 Now: $1.59 each
Small Black Reverse Tuck Box - Package of 5
More Boxes and Bags
Now sometimes, you just need a box. And this one should do nicely for small doodads you might have to give away. It is a reverse tuck box. Each box arrives flat in one piece. To assemble, you simply tuck in the top and then, in the reverse direction, you tuck in the bottom!
Each box measures 3 inches high by 1-3/4 inch by 1-3/4 inch. The open sides (that you must tuck) are 1-3/4 inch square.
Was: $2.50 Now: $1.75 per Package
Scary Diablo Mask
More Masks & Costume Accessories
More Devils & Diablos
This Halloween, or any time, if you dare, hide your face behind one of these classic Halloween Devil masks. Each spooky face is printed on sturdy kraft paper, giving it the look and feel of a vintage mask. With perforated eyes and nose and an elastic band that can be customized to fit just about any size head. It is created with a bit of
The mask is contoured due to protruding darts around the eyes, ever the more scary to see!
10February2008
Old Price: $2.75 New Price: $1.99 each
Andy Warhol 9-Piece Magnet Set
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Wow! These great charm stone-like magnets measure from about 1 inch long to about 2 inches long by 7/8 inch wide. The nine magnets represent the variety in Andy Warhol's extremely popular art. The little plastic case that protects them wraps easily to make this a stunning gift. Or, split them up and distribute them throughout your house or amongst your friends.
The images are: the dollar sign, cow, Jackie O, Marilyn, Elvis, (yes, and...) Andy himself, Campbell's Tomato Soup, Botticelli's Venus and JFK (John F Kennedy).
Was: $12.95 Now: $9.00 per set
Embossed Die Cut Reproduction - Sailor Tots
Young men and boys have oft' dreamt of the sea. So, down to the sea and ships they go on this traditional set of scraps. In their Victorian boyhood dress, they play with their toys and continue to dream. This set of scraps has quite large images - perfect for use in découpage - for a waste basket or large box, or just anything you might imagine.
Add a bit of traditional glass glitter or mica glitter to highlight them and you'll certainly imagine them to be the originals rather than reproductions!
Old Price: $3.50 New Price: $2.50 each
Movable Red Riding-Hood Ornament
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All dressed up for her walk in the woods, our Little Red Riding-Hood Paper Ornament is highly embossed hard paper. The vibrant colors are sure to attract young and old. Her basket of goodies and flowers will delight any Grandmother and will certainly charm the Big Bad Wolf.
When you pull the bottom tassel, she will raise her arms and offer you her sweet gifts.
She is 8 inches tall and 6 inches finger to finger.
Was: $6.75 Now: $5.00 Each
Mini Funnel
Our tiny cosmetic-grade funnel measures 20mm (in the cup) and the spout adds another 15mm. Fashioned of black polypropylene, they are sturdy and re-usable, but are inexpensive enough to use once and throw away. We use them for transferring glass glitter.
Of course, you can make a (plastic) Tin-Man type hat, too!
Ours are not sterilized, so please just use them for your craftwork.
Was: 85¢ Now: 35¢ Each
Bindi - Package of Three
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More Stickers of All Kinds
These self-stick 3-dimensional bindi are hand-made and come in packages of 3 in assorted colors only. Each bindi is 1-inch inch high by about 1/4-inch wide and is embellished with tiny golden dots.
Was: 75¢ Now: 50¢ per package
Large Market Bag - La Guadalupana
This is one of of our sturdiest Market Bags from Mexico. This wonderful large bag is made of tough canvas and vinyl and is quite stylish with it's advertising artwork featuring Our Lady of Guadalupe. This great bolsa comes in assorted colors only, so please let SilverCrow choose one for you.
The bag measures 16 by 14 by 3-1/2 inches, so you'll be able to carry lots of stuff anytime!
Price: $27.50 Now: $15.00 each
VooDooBaby™ Albert
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"E=mc2", says he! Voodoo Baby Albert will increase your brain power to help you understand the most difficult of things. This is an especially good gift for students preparing for the BAR, SATs, finals, and other higher learning exams. And, we expect that graduates will enjoy getting one - to remind them that learning never ends! Albert is about 4 inches high and about 2-1/5 inches wide.
12May2007
Was: $9.95 Now: $8.00 each
Vintage Mother of Pearl and Wire Wrap Mother Pin
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This pin has lovely mother of pearl base that has been carved by hand. The artisan has elegantly wrapped bright gold-filled wire into the word
Mother
The pin measures about 1-1/2 inch wide by 1/2 inch high.
27March2008
Was: $12.50 Now: $10.00 each
Plum Pudding Porcelain Box with Sixpence
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More Boxes & Other Containers
This sweet little box is decorated with leaves and holly atop the pudding. Each time an English family in centuries past would make a plum pudding, everyone made a wish in advance. A special sixpence was added to the ingredients. And after it was cooked, it was set aflame after the yuletide dinner. The scrumptious dessert was quickly consumed, and the lucky diner who discovered the coin in his/her portion was granted the wish and good fortune for the upcoming year.
Each 2 by 2 inch hand-painted porcelain box latches to protect the authentic sixpence inside.
5July2006
Was: $19.95 Now: $16.00 per Set
Sterling Silver Milagros Bracelet
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Customs of Mexican faith and tradition inspire the design of this bracelet by Gianluca Anzani. Cast of sterling silver with a rustic finish, it features 10 milagritos (little miracles), including a an eye, a heart, a hand, a woman in profile and more.
These milagro charms are replicas of those used by local people, who pin them to a robe of their favorite saint or on a specifically designated wall in a church. Each milagro represents that which the believer prays for, thus it can be a part of the body in ill-health, a car, or someone to love.
The bracelet measures about 7-1/2 inches and the longest charm is about 1-2/5 inch.
Each bracelet arrives packaged nicely for gift giving.
24January2008
compare at $199.95 Our Price: $112.50 Each
Lively Cowgirl Credit or Business Card Case
Here's just what you need for your business cards or even a few credit or debit cards! The lively cowgirl on the cover can become your inspiration for invigorating and exciting times. Riding her lovely white stallion, she is either riding off into the sunset, or she's ready to embrace a new day. We're hoping for the second sense.
Was: $18.50 Now: $15.80 each
Survival Kit Issue No. 865-A2
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Fashioned by Loncraine Broxton after a real military survival kit, this kit is created with the highest quality and is renowned for its essentials for those venturing into inhospitable locations. While it is certainly not a guarantee to have everything you need in an emergency, you'll surely feel a bit more secure with one of these great little tins in your car, desk or wherever you feel you need it!
This camouflage tin measures about 7-1/4 by 4-1/4 inches and contains:
The Patented X001-6 Tool (featuring can opener, knife, screwdriver, ruler, 4-position wrench, butterfly screw wrench, saw blade, direction indicator, 2-position wrench with a lanyard hole)
Compass
Fishing Kit
Sewing Kit
Medi-Wipes
Bandages
Plasters
Water Bag
Whistle
Mirror (great for fixing your hair or starting a fire)
Candle
Snare
Also included is a comprehensive survival and First Aid Guide, which gives detailed instructions for survival in hazardous situations.
You might want to add some additional items of your own, such as matches, ointment and identification information, a pen, etc.
28July2007
Was $27.99 Now: $20.00 Kit
Plastic Buddha Charm
These sweet little Buddha charms are made of plastic and resemble the plastic charms of the 1930s through 1950s, but they are new. They are an almost transparent green. Certainly, the color of the object behind the charm will show through, allowing it variability.
Was: 60¢ Now: 50¢ Each
Close-Up of Entire Rosary
Wooden Rosary featuring Our Lady of Guadalupe
Our Lady of Guadalupe is the Patron of the Americas and well loved throughout both hemispheres. This lovely wooden rosary features portraits of Guadalupe throughout as well as hand made wooden beads.
13November2007
Was: $12.00 Now: $8.25 each
Hand-Made Cowgirl Pendant
Designed and handmade by Athena Paper Art, our captivating cowgirl pendant will surely express your independence and individuality! Each is hand crafted with a little star charm suspended from the base of the pendant.
The two-sided sepia-toned pendant displays a pastel tapestry pattern from the American Southwest on the reverse.
Price: $23.00 Now: $20.00 each
Russian Playing Cards
With 36 cards in a deck, it may be difficult to play western card games, but you should be delighted with the wonderful graphics in this great deck of Russian playing cards.
Printed in Russia
Was: $7.25 Now: $3.85 Deck
How to Tell the Birds from the Flowers
More Crows, Ravens & Other Blackbirds
For those of you who have difficulties in determining birds from flowers, this book will be invaluable. For those of you who do not have a problem in this respect, you will find the verses most amusing
Of course we had to offer you a book that has a crow on the cover, even if it might be occasionally confused with a crocus! This sweet paperback is a facsimile reproduction of a 1907 American printing.
Each animal-vegetable set is addressed in verse with delightful pen-and-ink drawings of the subjects to accompany the little poems.
SilverCrow Classic, Updated 7april2009
Was: $12.25 Now: $9.95 each
New Color Added
Natural hand-made Beeswax Hanukkah Candles
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These wonderful little candles arrive 45 to an organza bag - beautifully tied with a silken ribbon. They are traditional Hanukkah size and will fit most menorahs. Each is 5 inches high and the bottom diameter is about 5/16 inch and tapers gracefully to the top.
We offer 4 varieties:
Natural and Pale Blue Multicolor Sea Blue (Limited Edition) All Natural
Beeswax candles are handmade of 100% pure beeswax and cotton wicks - no metals are involved. They are healthy, too, as they are naturally made of flowers by the bees themselves - of course, people help turn the beeswax into the actual candles!
They are of course, natural and clean and hypoallergenic. When burning, they create a delicate hint of a honey scent and fill the environment around them with negative ions.
Because beeswax is a renewable energy source, you'll be helping the environment as you celebrate getting older.
01October2008
Sea Blue Candles are a Limited Edition (Out of Stock)
Gift Bag of 48 Candles
Was: $15.00 Now: $12.50 per bag
color: Natural and Pale Blue Natural Multi-Color
Chinese Happy Birthday Script
More Birthday Stuff
Of course you can place these plastic Birthday picks in your chocolate cupcakes, but we thought they were simply grand as an addition to any Chinese-themed assemblage or collage, or even a travel journal (real or imagined).
The pick is easily removed by snipping with wire cutters or unimportant scissors - or use it to balance the script when tucked into a niche or envelope
Set of 2 Picks
Was: $1.50 Now: $1.10 per Package
Silvery Dream Circle Charm or Pendant
Simple yet elegant, our Dream circle charm can be used as a pendant (on a chain or silken cord - or even on a strip of suede or leather. It measures about 7/8 inch in diameter and the word DREAM is etched in the circle.
Was: $2.25 Now: $1.95 each
Large Day of the Dead Ofrenda Table
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Day of the Dead Sundries & Specialties
We have searched high and low for a wonderful Day of the Dead Ofrenda to offer to you. And, we finally found one!. From the little wooden table to all of the offerings, everything is hand made and hand painted.
Each table is painted a different color, making the one you receive even more yours! The table top is trimmed with lace and covered with an assortment of foods, skulls, candles, dinnerware and holy pictures. You might consider adding a miniaturized photograph of your ancestor to the table as well.
The entire piece measures 3 inches high (including the offerings). The tables, because they are hand made, vary slightly in size, but they average around 4 inches long by 2-3/4 inches wide.
Although the design is similar, each of the individual pieces varies slightly due to the nature of hand-made folk art. And the items on the table may differ sligh