SilverCrow Creations Fun Stuff for Cat Lovers and their Cats
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Antiqued Bronze Spotted Cat Charm
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This little Hallowe'en cat is spotted - and might even call herself shabby chic. Certainly she is chic, as are all felines. Not only that, she is reversible!
She measures a tiny touch over 1 inch from paws to the tip of the tail and not quite 3/4 inch from tail to nose.
Imported
10April2012
Price: 79¢ each
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Antiqued Bronze Retro Kitty Cat Charm
Doesn't s/he seem to have come right out of the 1950s or 1960s? Aha! S/he is from 2012! And so gorgeous to boot! Yes, indeed, s/he is fond of the ancestor cats and looks just like them. Her tail is dotted and you might even consider adding rhinestones as the dots are indented.
S/he measures about 1 inch high including the hanging loop by by 5/8 inch wide.
Price: $1.19 each
Antiqued Bronze Kitty Cat & Yarn Charm
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Even cute little kitty cats like this one are bad at times. And this little feline decided to try her hand at knitting. Oh boy, what a mistake! Now the yarns in a tangle and she's in trouble.
This adorable charm just might make you smile out loud!
It measures (including the hanging loop) 1 inch high by 3/4 inch wide.
Price: 91¢ each
Darling Cat Nap ...Again! Charm Made from a Bottle Cap
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This clever little charm is made from a bottle cap! Measuring just 1-1/4 inch in diameter, it makes a great addition to a package - just tie it to a simple ribbon bow and you have a spectacular presentation - and the lucky recipient will have a double present.
And, because this features kitty cat speak, you can wear the charm all year round and use it for any occasion! And, so many people love cats and kittens! We've heard that cats sleep 70% of the day - if only we could, too. (Maybe they really sleep even more than that, who really knows for sure?
It might even make a nice central piece to a necklace, so you can use it as a pendant as well. It has a nice old-fashioned look, but because it is a bottle cap, it will please those with modern tastes as well.
Price: $2.50 each
Best Friends Token
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For your friend, especially if s/he loves pets. Our Best Friends Token reads on the other side:
A bond that never Breaks, never Tears but lasts Forever.
Featuring a sweet kitten and puppy together on the front, the token measures 1-3/16 inch in diameter and is 1/8 inch thick.
Made in Italy
Price: $2.25 Each
Silvery I Heart (Love) My Cat Charm
Anyone whose life has been dominated (dare we say it?) by a feline will agree that s/he loves the creature. So this little charm will be perfect for an addition to a bracelet, necklace, package or memory box; or, a shrine or ofrenda!
The charm measures 3/4 inch wide by 9/16 inch high (including the hanging loop). We love the funny cat face used in lieu of spelling out the "c" word.
Price: 70¢ each
Silvery Kitty Kat Kluster Komponent
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What kitty cat lover wouldn't love a handful of kitties like this!? Five furry felines are all lined up ready to adorn a necklace. Just add some beads or chains on either side and voilà - you've created a masterpiece. Why not create a tiny ball of yarn to dangle from one side? Just create cover a small bead with some thread of your favorite color and glue the end to keep it on the bead!
Each kluster (we know we're silly!) measures 2 inches wide by about 3/4 inch high. There is a slight curve to the piece letting it lie nicely on the neckline.
Price: $2.85 each
Funny Meow Charm Made from a Bottle Cap
And, because this features kitty cat speak, you can wear the charm all year round and use it for any occasion! And, so many people love cats and kittens!
Darling Sitting Kitty Cat Charm Made from a Bottle Cap
And, because s/he is a kitty, you can wear the charm all year round and use it for any occasion! And, so many people love cats and kittens!
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Authentic Vintage Chromolithograph Embossed Die-Cut Reliefs - Nursery Rhymes (and Fairy Tales)
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Vintage scraps like these are 45 to 50 years old and they are becoming harder and harder to find. We are delighted when we find such fun images with the gorgeous printing as we have on this sheet.
These nursery rhymes and fairy tales include Snow White, Little Red Riding Hood, the Frog Prince and more. There are cats, kittens, mushrooms, birds and sunshine, witches and princesses and children, gnomes and fairies and many more magical vignettes. Each of the 8 pictures is a little rectangle - almost like a photograph, but rather a miniature embossed lithograph - ready for your crafting. Each motif is 3-1/2 inches wide by 2-1/4 inches high.
Sheets like this one from E. A. Schwerdtfeger are sometimes marked EAS. This company, created these wondrous sheets for 100 years (from 1880 to 1980). These are never-used old store stock and are in terrific condition. Sheets like these are treasured by collectors and will only go up in value! Because of their age, please expect some slight wear - common to paper of that age.
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.
Made in Germany
Vintage Item - Limited Availability
Price: $6.65 each
Embossed Die Cut Reproduction - Children and Cats
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This wonderful reproduction scrap sheet is fashioned after a Victorian original. It is lightly embossed and expertly die cut. You'll only have to trim on the tabs. Featured prominently are three sweet children with their pet cats and kittens.
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 mildly embossed and neatly trimmed into vignette. You need only cut them apart and trim slightly.
Made in England
Price: $3.50 each
Darling Close-Up Kitty Cat Charm Made from a Bottle Cap
Darling Kitty Cat Profile Charm Made from a Bottle Cap
Art Postcard - Cat Specifications
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As all cat lovers know, our kitty has a heart of pure 14 karat gold (usually)! Check out the close-up to discover that the kitty's tail is really a mood indicator and that the signature paw prints are often "found on windshields and hoods of newly washed cars..." and many more interesting facts about our feline friends.
Great for cat lovers (and maybe even those who might still be on the fence), our kitty card is just the right thing for any cat-occasion!
Printed in USA
Price: $1.25 Each
Antiqued Bronze Modern Cat Charm
Such an elegant feline deserves extra praise and to be made famous as a charm or pendant. This stylized cat reminds us of the 1960s and 1970s, but is just as calm, cool and collected as a clever cat might be!
Including the hanging loop, our cat charm measures 1 inch high by 7/16 inch at the widest.
19February2012
Price: 95¢ each
Handmade Silver Collage Pendant - Cats Are Good for Dusting High Places
A California artist makes these delightful pendants for SilverCrow! Each is a 2-sided hand-made paper collage encased in glass and silver solder. Cat lovers will agree that our feline friends are good for just about everything. Or, that we need no reason to love them.
On the front of this sweet pendant is a little fairy girl with here white kitty sipping at an old-fashioned enamel bowl of milk.
On the back, it reads
cats are good for dusting high places
atop a frenzied feline and little girl's shoes!
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.
The pendant measures 1 inch wide by 1-1/2 inch high. The bail adds another 1/8 inch.
Made in USA
24January2012
Price: $21.50 each
Intricately Detailed Lion's Head Door Knocker Motif with Closed Mouth
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These images are culled from photographs of vintage door knockers from older buildings, these lion's heads feature an open ring at the bottom that can be made to hold just about anything!.
The trompe-d'oeuil photograph makes this component absolutely amazing. And the laser cutting is so precise that the antennae appear to be real!
Each is laser cut from 1/8 inch thick plywood and then laser cut. The sides are natural wood color and the back has been painted black. To use as jewelry, you may want to add a sealer.
Each measures 1-11/16 inches high by 1-3/16 inch wide (by 1/8 inch thick).
You might even consider drilling a tiny hole at the top and make a couple of these into an easy set of earrings!
Out of Stock
Price $2.85 Each
Intricately Detailed Lion's Head Door Knocker Motif with Open Mouth
Art Postcard - Leopard Girl
From a Furniture Convention in Chicago in 1950, photographer Jerry Reichstein produced this fashionable photo of animal prints in fabric - still in style today!
Price: $1.25 each
Embossed Die Cut Reproduction Scraps - Cats Only - Set 2
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This brand new sheet of scraps features images from the archives of the manufacturer. And, it's just loaded with kitties of all kinds: 20 in all - and including 27 cats total! Wow!
12January2012
Embossed Die Cut Reproduction Scraps - Cats Only
22December2011
Vintage Patinaed Raw Brass Stamping - Lion in the Wilderness
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Created from raw brass, these vintage stampings of a lion in the wilderness are really wonderful! Time has treated them to a wonderful matte patina that is almost copper like in appearance. We're showing 3 lions so that you might see the difference in aging.
Each motif measures 3/4 inch wide by about 1 inch high.
19October2011
Price: $2.65 each
Old Fashioned Chenille Ornament - Trick or Treat Kitty in Pumpkin Suit
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Chenille pipe cleaners have been used for crafting for ages! What a scary kitty we have here made of chenille, tinsel and vintage-style scraps. Wearing a real black witch's hat with golden buckle and all, our feline is wearing a jack-o'lantern costume and holding a sparkly chenille signpost with a message that reads,
Trick or Treat
The ornament measures 4-3/4 inches high by 3 inches wide. But if you position kitty's arms, legs and sign a bit differently, he can be 5 inches wide as well.
Use our fancy cat to decorate your Hallowe'en feather tree, or if you dare, enjoy the company of such a sweet cat around all year.
9October2011
Old Fashioned Chenille Ornament - Happy Hallowe'en Kitty in Pumpkin Suit
Chenille pipe cleaners have been used for crafting for ages! What a happy kitty we have here made of chenille, tinsel and vintage-style scraps. Wearing a festive pointed hat with witches and cats on it, our feline is wearing a jack-o'lantern costume and holding a sparkly chenille signpost with a message that reads,
Happy Halloween
Sweet & Scary Hallowe'en Black Cat Sitting Wooden Motif
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This little black kitty doesn't look so scary does s/he? We know she's ready to
The trompe-d'oeuil photograph makes this component absolutely amazing. We just love the expression!
Each is laser cut from 1/8 inch thick Baltic birch. The sides are natural wood color and the back has been painted black. To use as jewelry, you may want to add a sealer.
Our sitting kitty measures 2-1/16 inches high by 1-1/8 inches wide.
18September2011
Price $2.50 Each
Scary Hallowe'en Black Cat Standing Wooden Motif
With specially detailed whiskers and a tail that would put you on alert, our special little standing black cat might be seen atop a fence, on a roof or just out for a Hallowe'en walk.
The trompe-d'oeuil photograph makes this component absolutely amazing. And the laser cutting is so precise that the whiskers appear to be real!
Each measures not quite 1-3/8 inch wide by 2-1/2 inches from foot to tail (by 1/8 inch thick).
Handmade silver Collage Necklace - Meow
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A California artist makes these delightful pendants just for SilverCrow! Each is a 2-sided hand-made paper collage encased in glass and silver. It measures 3 inches long by 1 inch wide. The bail on top adds a touch more length. These look great with long sweaters!
Although every pendant is different because they are handmade, each displays a sweet, serene tabby with a typewriter key-like MEOW on one side. On the reverse, a black cat meows:
to please himself only the cat purrs
We were so taken by these, that many of our cat-loving friends have already received them as gifts.
You'll admire the fine detail and craftsman ship in our Close-Up.
SilverCrow Classic, Updated 14September2011
Was: $22.50 Now: $18.00 each
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Black Cats Stencil - Set of 2 Cats
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The great part about these stencils is that you get both a stencil and a mask for each image!
The big question is: how do we know these are black cats? We don't of course, but the feline on the top is certainly reminiscent of a black Hallowe'en cat with arched back and stealthy stance. So, we're assuming the kitty on the bottom is a black cat friend - oh, my, might we be smitten with such cats - nope, we love them all
Top kitty measures 2-1/8 inches long by just over 1-1/2 inch tall. Bottom kitty measures just over 1-3/4 inch wide by 1-3/4 inch high.
All stencils are created on traditional stencil board - thin, but durable. They are sturdy and reusable many times over. Your images will be crisp and detailed. You can use spray paint, traditional stencil brushes, pencils, paint and your imagination.
The great part about using a stencil is that you can use all or any part of it.
24August2011
Price: $2.00 Each
Schrödinger's Cat Finger Puppet Magnet
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Austrian physicist Erwin Schrödinger proposed this thought experiment to demonstrate the apparent conflict between what quantum theory predicts on the microscopic level and what we observe on the macroscopic level: A cat is shut in a box with a 'diabolical device' that kills it or not, depending on whether a radioactive substance emits a particle in a given time triggering the device. After that time that cat is alive or dead. Therefore, the cat is both alive and dead simultaneously - a superposition of states.
It's important to know that this was a thought experiment and that it was never really performed - at least by Schrodinger and his colleagues, Einstein, Podlosky and Rosen.
Whether or not the quantum question appeals to you, this little kitty puppet with his tongue hanging out, might just be the fun experiment you need for an evening!
20August2011
Price: $5.95 each
Vintage Vari-Vue Lenticular (Winky Blinky Flicker) Plastic Cat & the Fiddle Green Heart Charm
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Poor kitty, most of his friends are gone - one jumped over the moon and two of them ran away together. Hopefully, the little dog is still laughing!
From back in the 1960s, this really neato charm can double as a pendant or even slip onto your shoe or belt! The charm arrives with an old-time plastic thread through the hanging hole, but there is a nice little slide on the back for other uses.
This is a new old stock charm - never used - ready for you to make into something very special.
It measures 1-1/2 inch high by just a bit over 1-1/2 inch wide. Background bezel is a very sweet pea green.
Made in Hong Kong
2July2011
Price: $9.50 each
Eight Little Black Cats with Bows - Shiny Black Dresdens
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You might just want these little black kitties around on Hallowe'en or even any other time of the year - they are happier than most of the Hallowe'en cats you might see running under a ladder in your path.
Each one of these small felines sports a pretty bow tie and measures almost 1-1/2 inch high by 7/8 inch wide.
2August2011
Price: $1.69 per Package
Now Your Cat Can Get In All Alone - with Our Cat Ticket Wooden Component!
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This fun cat ticket is base on a real admission ticket. But, don't you try to use it - it's for only 1 cat. But, we suspect that each cat might be able to use one 9 times (once in a lifetime?). Or maybe it's to admit a shelter cat into his or her forever home!
They are laser cut from 1/8 inch thick Baltic birch and then laser cut. The sides are natural wood color and the back has been painted black.
Wonderful for jewelry, shrines and all kinds of artwork, you'll find you'll need a bunch of these. They are lightweight and might even be used for earrings!
Each is the size of a general admission ticket 2 inches wide by 1 inch high (by 1/8 inch thick).
27July 2011
Price $1.75 Each
Old Fashioned Chenille Ornament - Trick or Treat Kitty
Chenille pipe cleaners have been used for crafting for ages! What a pair we have here. Now, what do you expect from this ornery kitty cat? We expect the Trick not the Treat. But, for us, every cat is a treat!
Fashioned just like the old-time scrap ornaments, our kitty features sparkly silver tinsel and a chubby black chenille body. A tinsel loop in the back will assist in decorating your Hallowe'en feather tree. Our feline felon is holding a Jack-o'Lantern sign that reads:
Trick Or Treat
The measurements will change as you bend the legs and arms into the positions you prefer. But, in the illustrated position, it measures 4-1/4 inches high by 3 inches wide.
10August2011
Price: $3.15 each
Embossed Die Cut Reproduction Scraps - Band o' Kitties
These delightful little felines have decided to take up music as a hobby or profession. What fun these are for decorating accessories for a child's room!
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!
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Art Post Card by Martin Munkacsi - Black Cat circa 1930
In the upper right hand corner of this postcard, it is printed ever so lightly:
Munkacsi Berlin 27
So, we can be sure that when cats are frightened, irritated, angry or annoyed, the stance and expression is universal - throughout the years and world wide.
We're also pretty certain that s/he won't bring you bad luck at all!
9July2011
Limited Availability
Primitive Hooked-Rug Style Black Cat Ornament
This black kitty caught our eye with his crooked look and sweet smile. He measures about 5-1/2 inches high (not including his hanging string) and he might even double as a coaster. Made in the tradition of hand-hooked rugs, he'll surely bring a smile to anyone he sees!
18September2007, re-added 12July2011
Price: $6.75 each
Art Postcard - Cat, 1992
Is this feline fancying a feast or has he just finished one? We can only guess. Walter Schels took this delightful shot of a contemplative cat with his oh-so-pink tongue.
Art Postcard - Bückling (Kippered Herring) by Rudi Hurzlmeier
We can't tell whether this kitty would rather be eating fresh fish or if he's happy with his pickle and kippered herring. What an odd look he offers us!
Printed in Germany
8July2011
Bad Kitty Button Pin
Safety-pin in ear, this bad kitty is a friend of Emily the Strange. With pierced ear ready, this little fellow seems as though he just might need all nine of those lives! Our button pin measures about 1 inch in diameter.
Price: $1.50 each
Miniature Grey Mouse
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This sweet little plastic mouse will keep company with all of your little people. His head tilts slightly upward making him cuter than any other mouse he meets. His pink ears prove this.
From tail to nose, he measures 1 inch. From side to side, he is 3/8 inch and from top to bottom, he is 7/16 inch.
Small parts warning - Not for children.
27May2011
Price 64¢ Each
Art Postcard - Little Witch
Reproduced from a vintage postcard, this charming image will delight whomever receives it. With her black kitty accompanying her, our little red-hatted witch flies past the moon through the stars on Hallowe'en night.
Ever so lightly, peeking through the moon, the sentiment reads:
A JOLLY HALLOW E'EN
Followed by:
May fortune smile on you.
Written in the sky.
26May2011
Vintage Sheet of Die Cut & Embossed Victorian Scraps: All Dressed Up
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What a fun group of friends to have, these little animals. There are animals from the house and the farm doing all kinds of crazy mixed up things - boating, playing a bass fiddle, smoking, primping and more.
These were originally produced by the Paul B Zoecke (PZB) company that originated in the late 1890s. The company stopped producing any products in the 1980s. This batch hails from the late 1930s or early 1940s
These are original old store stock, never used.
The entire sheet measures almost 7 inches high by 9-1/4 inches wide.
Price: $5.40 Per sheet
New Style Reversible Gold Plated Cat Charm
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We're calling this a new-style cat charm because we think this feline to be so modern! The kitty stands so proudly and reverses easily, making the charm perfect for earrings! The gold plating is lightly oxidized to accent the pressings nicely - showing of the kitty's modern style!
The charm measures 13/16 inch high (including the hanging loop) and 1/2 inch wide. We're showing 2 charms to illustrate both sides.
12May2011
Was: 45¢ Now: 38¢ each
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Victorian Die cut Bookmark - Sweet Kittens
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Look at this sweet line-up of five kittens all dressed up and ready for a party. This pleasant bookmark with tassel attached makes the perfect gift tag for a gift book. Or, tuck it inside a note to a friend to add that special touch!
If considering this for a gift, be sure to get two...because you'll find it ever so hard to part with this sweet bookmark.
SilverCrow Classic, Re-Added 1May2011
Price: $2.25 each
Black Cat Nodder with Bright Green Eyes
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We are sure that this little black cat will cross your path and not bring you bad luck! The ornery look is typical of any sassy feline that might enter your life.
S/he measures about 4-1/9 inches from the tip of the tail to the whiskered nose and about 3-1/8 inch high (at the tip of the tail) and just about 1 inch wide. The cute white whiskers add to her charm, too!
Our kitty comes from a small factory in southern Germany that has been making plastic toys since the early 1940s. Each of these wonderful felines has been hand assembled and painted, so please allow for the variation only such artisan-crafted items allow.
17April2011
Price: $10.75 Each
Hand-Made Tin Ornament - Angel Cat
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Our Omar now watches over us as an Angel Cat, and that's why we're so fond of these lovely tin ornaments. Each has been hand cut and painted in a classic style - matte with lovely accents. All the cats are black with ivory and golden wings. But, because they are handmade, of course, each is subtly different than the next.
The lovely kitty is deep black with both painted and hammered accents to create dimension. The wings have been separately made and soldered to create a certainly ethereal appearance. On the back, a self hanger may remain as is (so that you can hang the kitty without seeing the loop) or, you can bend the hanger carefully up to hang it traditionally as an ornament.
From wing to wing, the kitty measures about 4-1/2 inches and from head to tail about 5-1/8 inches.
Handmade in Mexico
25March2011
Price: $16.00 each
English Style Boy and Girl - Set of Two Die Cuts
This reproduction set of antique scrap is new, but in the tradition of Victorian scraps and die cut ornaments of old. This set features two little children from Victorian times - sweet and shy. The little girl is dressed in pink and her petticoat is showing a bit. We adore the furry kitty that she is carrying. The shy little boy appears to be deciding if he should give her the flowers or not - or, perhaps his sweet bouquet (behind him) is for someone else?!
These can easily be used as delightful gift tags (there is space for to: & from: on the back), or old-fashioned ornaments or as an addition to your artwork. Use a bit of mica or glass glitter and you might even fool someone into thinking these are really old ones.
The little die cuts are made of lightweight cardboard rather than paper, so you might even add an easel backing for stand-up display. They are not embossed. The little girl measures 5-7/8 inches high by 2-3/8 inches wide. The little boy measures 5-7/8 inches high by 2-5/8 inches wide.
20March2011
Price: $2.15 per set
Old-Fashioned Chenille Scrap Ornament - Tan Kitty (with White arms) and a Bell
Chenille pipe cleaners are a staple for crafting and have been for ages! This rendition of an old-timey kitty cat measures 3-3/4 inch tall. Now you can maneuver his legs to create a new position if you like, but that might alter his height as well.
He holds a real jingling bell and sports a nifty bow at his neck that wraps around the back - ready to help you hang him up!. His not-too-happy expression makes him ever more the cuter.
Price: $2.00 each
Old-Fashioned Chenille Scrap Ornament - Tan Kitty with a Bell
He holds a real jingling bell and sports a nifty bow at his neck that wraps around the back - ready to help you hang him up! His not-too-happy expression makes him ever more the special kitty.
Greetings from the Land of Oz Postcard Portfolio - 16 Cards, 8 Designs
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The Wizard of Oz fans of all ages will adore this assortment of charming illustrations from the world's largest collection of Oz memorabilia - that of The Willard Carroll Collection, edited by Linda Sunshine. The accordion-style folding postcards are colorful, compact and full of personality.
Each portfolio features 16 cards - 2 of each 8 designs - measuring 5-7/8 by 4-1/8 inches, perforated and folded accordion-style - the old-fashioned way.
Printed in China
10February2011
Price: $12.00 per Portfolio
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Large Artistamp Sheets - Lunar New Year - Tiger
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Such superb printing and such elegant representation of the symbols of the Lunar New Year are on these fantastic large sheet Artistamps. Each of the years is represented in collage, with a mélange of images, photographs and superb artwork. You'll not find more elegant faux postage stamps. Usually only sold in the world's best museums, SilverCrow is delighted to offer them to you. From 1894-2013, check our Lunar New Year Astrology Table for which years are represented by which images.
Each sheet is a little over 12-1/8 inches wide and about 3-1/4 inches high.
Please remember that these are faux postes and not to be used to replace the true postage necessary for mailing!
Imprimée en France
Price $5.00 per sheet
Original Signed Hand Made layered Card by Los Mestizos: Tres Perros
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Created by the Crafty Chica, Kathy Murillo and her mantastic artistic husband, Patrick Murillo, this wonderful layered card features three bad dogs - just like our own finishing up the cat food (at least we assume so, as the bowl is labeled, KITTY).
Created in the style of the Day of the Dead, this fun greeting card is great for any occasion, but especially for a thank you for a nice dinner at a friends' home. The card is layered (backing may differ slightly in color and design) and hand-pieced by the two artists. Some are glittered and some have extra squiggles and doo-dads! Everyone is as sweet as the next
The card measures 5 by 7 inches, arrives with a white envelope, and is suitable for framing. Card may require extra postage if mailed.
6January2011
Price: $6.95 each
Large Victorian Reproduction Die Cut Cat with Christmas Pudding
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This large holiday kitty (measuring 8-1/16 inch high by 6-1/2 inches wide) is delivering the Christmas Pudding to the table - will he then be permitted to join the family in the feast? Or, perhaps, it is a tuna pudding? You can decided.
Our large heavy paper die cut is highly embossed and arrives with almost invisible slits for you to add a ribbon and attach this snappy feline to a package with a simple ribbon and get lots of oohs and ahhhs for your special packaging!
SilverCrow Classic, Updated 16November2010
Price: $1.65 Each
Art Postcard - Cat from 25 Cats Named Sam by Andy Warhol
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The greatest pop artist of them all, Andy Warhol, was at first an illustrator. This wonderful print from his hand-colored offset print, Cat from "25 Cats Named Sam....," is among our favorites. The original was a mere 9-1/8 inches by 6 inches, so this isn't much smaller.
Imagine a green cat, or is s/he green with envy, or is s/he just simply, Sam? The print was originally produced around 1954.
11November2010
Limited Availability, Out of Print
Large Silvery I Rescued My Human Charm
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There are so very many ways to find a pet. But what we love most is when our pets rescue us. There are rescue groups for just about every animal. We have 4 animals who share our home and workplace - 2 greyhounds, 1 Dalmatian and an ornery girl cat! Every one of them is considered a "rescue". But we know we're the ones who were rescued. This charm helps each of them announce that!
This nice round charm measures 15/16 inch in diameter and has a nice big hole for stringing or for adding to a collar.
Please support your animal shelters and let a wonderful animal adopt you!
Price: $2.11 Each
Cat on a Rocking Horse Garland Frieze
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This Mama Kitty is having a blast riding on her rocking horse. Where might she be going with a basket of kitties along for the ride?
This lovely garland features 10 die-cut kitties attached in the very old-fashioned manner with strings! Each motif measures 6-1/2 inches wide by 5-5/8 inches high. Perfect for a child's room, party or holiday décor.
1November2010
Price: $4.95 Each
Reversible Black Plastic Perfume Cat Charm
Back in the 1960s, many lovely accoutrements appeared with standard perfume bottles to entice you to buy them. Max Factor's Hypnotique Perfume was one of them. A velvety cat with green crystal eyes held a little bottle of perfume between her front paws. Of course, so many little girls (including me!!) wanted the cat, so our Mom's ended up with the perfume.
This black plastic kitty charm reminded us of the perfume cat, so we had to offer it to you! S/he doesn't have green eyes, but s/he is quite sweet with curled tail and perky ears.
This larger charm measures 1-3/4 inch high by 3/4 inch wide and 3/16 inch deep.
11October2010
Price: $1.90 Each
Old-Fashioned Chenille Scrap Ornament - Standing Black Cat
Look at this little black kitty! Could s/he scare you?! Maybe! S/he's a bit different than our other old-time pipe-cleaner ornaments. His scrap face is sweet as can be, but his tail and arched back give away his Hallowe'en demeanor. He is standing on all four chenille legs and just might be ready to pounce or to walk under a ladder with you!
What we like the most about ornaments like these is the maneuverability! You can bend the little chenille stems in any way you wish. And, since this is a new ornament, you don't have to worry about destroying the value of a valuable antique!
13October2008
Price: $2.55 each
See the Rubber Art Stamps
Feline Art Rubber Stamps
If you love cats, kittens or any of the feline family, you'll love our cat rubber stamps. Click here for thumbnails. Then click on the thumbnails to order.
Set of 2 Orange Backed Halloween Picks: Black Cat & Jack
More Miscellaneous Embellishments
These two fun picks will add cheer to any Hallowe'en cupcakes! Or, use them in your display. Each one features an orange fence - on one sits a black scardy cat - and on the other, a cheery jack o'lantern. Both are decorated with reflective ink - black for the cat and green for the pumpkin.
The cat pick is slightly larger than the jack, measuring 2-5/8 inches high by 1-3/4 inch wide!
12September2010
Price: 55¢ Per Package
Old Fashioned Chenille Scrap Ornament - Pumpkin Man Riding a Black Cat
Chenille pipe cleaners have been used for crafting for ages! What a pair we have here. This happy-go-lucky jack-o'lantern fellow is riding a fancy black cat and another black kitty sits on his shoulder!
Use him to decorate your Hallowe'en feather tree, or if you dare, just leave him around all year.
Chinese Take-Out Stickers
More Stickers
More Asian & Asian Inspired Items
Here's how today's fortune reads: expect hours of fun with these 22 yummy Chinese restaurant stickers. It all begins with wonton soup, shrimp, rice and a pot of tea, followed by fortune cookies and fireworks. There are takeout containers for leftovers, a prosperity cat for a happy future and more.
To use, simply peel and apply. These are printed using acid-free inks, paper and adhesives.
28August2010
Price $1.50 per booklet
Hallowe'en Black Cat Dresden - Package of 3
Our little Hallowe'en Black Cats are ready to add to your Hallowe'en ornaments, cards, invitations. These funny guys have their backs and tails up in the air and their fur is all ruffled - but we think they're trying to scare us!
Each of these scared kitties measures 1-15/16 inch wide by 2-5/8 inches high.
19August2010
Price: $1.55 per Package
Hallowe'en Note Card - Jack in the Window
From an illustration in a vintage children's Hallowe'en story book, this delightful little scene makes the perfect Hallowe'en greeting. It is blank inside, so you might want to write your own greeting, or use one of our Hallowe'en Art Rubber Stamps to express your sentiment.
9October2007, Re-Added 20August2010
Price: $3.00 each
Vintage Embossed Scraps - Hansel and Gretel And Witch
More Vintage Scraps & Die Cuts
These delightful chromolithographs of Hansel and Gretel and the other story book and fairy tale figures: a witch, a cat, a bit a dove and, our favorite, a crow! These wonderfully colored scraps are illustrated in the style of the 1930s and 1940s. Add a bit of traditional glass glitter or mica glitter to highlight them and you'll be able to create a wonderful fairy tale project.
The entire scrap relief sheet is approximately 4-1/2 inches by 6 inches, ready for you to clip and use in your artwork. There are 4 individual motifs - each the same as the next - on each sheet. And each sheet is artfully embossed to accent the expert die cutting - so well done, that very little trimming is necessary.
1June2008
Was: $4.00 Now: $2.50 per sheet
Black (Scaredy) Cat Dresden Ornament - May Face Either Way
Poor kitty is so scared! Now, just what did s/he see? This old-fashioned (yet new) Dresden is two-sided black heavy paper that is highly embossed and expertly die-cut. The little loop at the top will make it easy for you to hang it on your feather tree or to make it into a moving piece. You can easily cut the hanger off and use only the cat.
Each of these scared kitties measures 2-1/2 inches wide by 3-1/4 inches high.
Your kitty may arrive facing either left or right. They are reversible, but the matte side is debossed and the shiny side is embossed.
9July2010
Price: $2.85 Each
Package of 3 Celluloid Ping Pong Balls
More Fun Stuff
More Components for Ornaments
The best ping pong balls are made of celluloid because of its flexibility and bouncing properties. These are great bouncers - made for the carnival trade for fairway games.
We love them because they are lightweight and fantastic for making ornaments. We have been able to punch holes in them with an ice pick, but a non-electric hand drill works nicely, too.
If all else fails, bounce one or two in the bathtub for your kitty cat.
Balls arrive in packages of 3. Five balls pictured for illustration only.
28May2010
Was: $1.35 Now: $1.05 per Package
Art Postcard - Tigerhase (Tiger-Rabbit)
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More Cats of All Kinds
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Famed artist Michael Sowa is always exploring the possibilities of anthropomorphizing animals. His delightful illustrations are always a delight and sometimes thought provoking. In this one such illustration, a young rabbit is standing in men's shorts - holding the waistband out and peering down. The title says it all: Tiger - Rabbit. So, this young fellow fancies him self a tiger!
27May2010
Carved Bone Sitting Cat Bead
More Beads
Created from bone and carved by hand, each of these sweet kitties is different from the next - but everyone is similar to the ones shown. The detail is amazing as you can see!
The stringing hole runs from head to toe. Each bead measures approximately 1-5/8 inch tall by 3/4 inch wide at the base. It's a lovely substantial bead and is about 1/4 inch deep. After the bead was carved, it was antiqued, giving it even more depth and beauty.
Three beads are shown to illustrate variability and the front and back.
Made in China
26May2010
Price: $3.05 each
Old Time Raggedy Cat Chenille Ornament
Her coat is ruffled, her back is arched - what could she be thinking? This little feline is ready for Hallowe'en or any other entertainment - ready to get into more trouble it seems.
Made of mostly chenille, with a composition head, she has been hand-fashioned and painted. Her fur has been stiffened, giving her a vintage look. From nose to tail, she measures about 3 inches.
Price: $2.75
French for Cats - All the French Your Cat will Ever Need
What fun! At first this appears to be only a Francophile cat-lover's delight. But, reading further cat lovers and haters alike will enjoy this delightful 96-page hardback language phrase book:
When I meow, it means . . .
Hello • Bonjour
I am hungry • J’ai faim
I want food in my bowl • Je veux qu’on remplisse mon bol
I want food in my bowl now • Je veux qu’on remplisse mon bol tout de suite
Why did you get out the cat carrier? • Pourquoi avez-vous sorti le porte-chat?
I do not want to go to the vet • Je ne veux pas aller chez la vétérinaire
Please kill the dog next door • Je vous en prie, tuez le chien de la maison d’à côté
Regular Price: $12.95 Our Price: $10.25
Large Vintage Kitschy Kitty Wooden Charm
More Wood
More Charms - Old & New
How proud this kitty must be with his gorgeous pink and yellow bowtie! With smartly styled whiskers flowing in the wind, this pretty kitty will kitsch up any outfit. We think two of them would make fantastic feline fancy earrings!
Made of wood and lacquered for a shiny face, each charm measures about 1-1/2 inches high and wide. There is a little metal loop at top for hanging.
Made in USA or Imported
16April2010
Vintage Item, Limited Availability
Kitschy Black Cat Gift Wrap - 2 Folded Sheets
More Giftwrap
Doesn't this gift wrap seem like just the thing for a midnight gift for your favorite cat lover? The bright little eyes stare out at you just like a kitty in the night! You'll surely invite meows from the entire flock of feline fans!
Each package contains 2 folded sheets - each 20 inches by 30 inches.
SilverCrow Classic, Updated 5September2011
Price: $5.25 Per Package
The Black Cat Book
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This delightful tome is masterpiece of design and cat humor by one of the greatest of book illustrators. Originally published in 1905, this is a book of great and nonsensical fun, full of cavorting (black) cats. Artist Charles Robinson shows what a master can do with black and red. And Walter Copeland's rhymes are sweet descriptions of ebony felines:
AS we think black cats better far Than any other kind, We've got together lots of them, Which in this book you'll find.
This 48-page tall hardback book is loaded with illustrations and poetry and is a reprint of the 1905 original.
6October2006, Re-Added 21February2010
Limited Availability - Out of Print
Price: $22.50 each
Large St Francis of Assisi Wooden Santo with His cat & Birds
More Shrines & Shrine Supplies
Our primitive wooden hand-carved santo offers tribute to the Patron Saint of Animals, Saint Francis of Assisi (aka, San Francisco). 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.
Our Santo features the much-loved Saint Francis with a little bird on each of his shoulders and a sweet cat by his side. The birds move easily so you can easily position or remove them, if you choose.
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! St Francis measures about 9-7/8 inches high and 3-1/2 inches wide.
Colors of St Francis' vestments vary as do the birds and the cat. Please let us choose one of these wonderful statues for you.
Made in Guatemala
21February2010
Price: $38.00 Each
Old Time Cat Ball Puzzle
More Toys & Games
When this type of puzzle was introduced so many years ago, it was all the rage. This one is made of hard plastic. But the originals were glass and wood. The little picture features cats (designs may vary), and 4 little ball bearings. The object is to get the little balls into the punched holes in the pictures.
Although these will be fun for children, please use caution as there are tiny parts.
Not for children under 3.
21January2010
Old Fashioned Mechanical Valentine Kitty
More Greeting Cards
More Valentines
This charming old-timey moving Valentine will certainly please the receiver - but it will be hard for you to part with it. Our pretty kitty watches as a little mouse delivers a card reading,
To my Valentine
from the hat! But oh, my, what must this ornery kitty be thinking with his tongue at the ready? The card measures 6-1/4 by 5-1/2 inches and arrives with an envelope.
The card is coated, so it should last a good long while.
You might want to coax the card to move before you send it. Once it loosens up a bit, it works wonderfully!
The oversized envelope may require extra postage.
03January2007
Price: $3.85 each
Blank Note Card - Hallowe'en Parade
Rubber Stamp Hallowe'en Greetings
Ken Brown's collection of vintage images is nothing less than superb. This great Hallowe'en note cared features a Little Gourd Man leading the parade, followed by a scary devil, a wicked witch and a black cat. Each is carrying a steamy jack-o'-lantern.
Although this festive 5 by 7 inch card is blank inside, you can easily change it to a Greeted Card by adding a rubber-stamped Hallowe'en greeting inside. Of course, an envelope is included.
9September2007
Price: $3.00 Each
Goodbye Kitty Magnet Set (Please forgive us!)
We were talked into buying these magnets several years ago by an over-anxious sales rep. And, we just can't believe that we succumbed! We love kitties and would NEVER, EVER consider any of these techniques for kitties, cats or anyone else.
But, these magnets are laughable - to some folks that is! Someone recently asked where they could find these, so we thought we should finally just say, Ok, so here they are!
This heavy duty set of magnets is sure to get house guests laughing - or crying! The Goodbye Kitty Magnet Set is a set of 5 magnets illustrating five different tragic ways a cartoon kitty can die in the house.
Maybe we can use these as a safety reminder!
30December2009
Limited Availability - Discontinued by Manufacturer
Price $12.95 per set
Crazy Cat Lady Action Figure
More Action Figures, Art Dolls, Nodders & Such
We hardly opened the box and our first batch of these gentle souls was gone! Friends and family bought them all! Who has more compassion than someone who rescues animals? Maybe she's not the crazy one!
Most cat lovers are Crazy Cat Ladies inside, so any of your feline fancier friends will be charmed by her.
Just in case you think that six cats aren't enough, you might want to add a few of our Flying Cats.
Was: $11.00 Now: $9.25 per Set
Silvery Rescued Charm with Kitty-Cat Accent
There are so very many ways to find a pet. But what we love most is when our pets rescue us. There are rescue groups for just about every animal. And there are so very many stray cats! But, we believe that the cats rescue us - not the other way around.
Omar, our dearest cat boy, is no longer with us. He rescued us over 13 years ago. He was about 3 then. He was diabetic for 9 years! Imagine - quite the cat record! The day after we lost him, he sent us Gypsy, a lovely lady calico whom we thought was feral, taunting the dogs in the neighborhood. Alas, we discovered that she was abandoned. Now she owns the dogs and us!
This charm measures just a touch over 3/4 inch in diameter and features a nice sized hole at the top for attaching to just about anything - from a collar, to a bracelet, a cell phone or even a zipper.
We love the simple kitty drawing at the bottom of the charm. Please support your animal shelters and let a lovely feline adopt you!
10December2009
Price: 79¢ Each
Happy Anniversary Card: Thing One & Thing Two
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Not quite The Cat in the Hat, but sweet and ornery all the same, this little kitty wants to help you celebrate your anniversary as only cats know how. The front of the card features a very real black and white feline with a red and white striped stove-pipe hat. It reads:
If it rains on our big day I know what we'll do!
And, the inside greeting is so poetically fun and to the point:
I'll show you thing one If you show me thing two.
Happy Anniversary!
Won't you have fun?
6December2009
Card and Ornament - Partners (Cat & I)
More Faeries
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.
14November2009
Price: $4.50 each
Shabby Style Save a Stray - Adopt Today Silvery Charm
Save a Stray Charm
Best Friends Animal Society in Utah has a campaign against puppies. Oh, don't get them wrong, they love puppies as much as any dog lovers do. But their contention is that there are far too many stray dogs for us waiting for loving, forever homes - so why not save one for yourself. We can (almost) guarantee that you the stray will save you rather than the other way around!
Measuring 1-1/4 by 3/8 inch, it is perfect for a bracelet, but we like it even more as an extra add-on to a charm necklace celebrating animals. It is made of modern silvery pewter (containing no lead). Each charm is hand cut so please allow for variation.
Get this message across - loud and clear - and let people know now much fun it is to adopt a pet - whether it be a dog, a cat, a rabbit or even a tarantula!
02November2009
Price: $1.05 Each
Save a Stray Silvery Charm
Best Friends Animal Society in Utah has a campaign against puppies. Oh, don't get them wrong, they love puppies as much as any dog lover. But their contention is that there are far too many stray dogs for us waiting for loving, forever homes - so why not save one for yourself. We can (almost) guarantee that you the stray will save you rather than the other way around!
Measuring 1-1/4 by 1/4 inch, it is perfect for a bracelet, but we like it even more as an extra add-on to a charm necklace celebrating animals. It is made of modern silvery pewter (containing no lead) and has a shabby chic appearance - perfect for its message.
Start a campaign yourself, and give some of these away, too. Or add it to a zipper on a jacket - or loop it on a cell phone or back pack!
29October2009
Price: 89¢ Each
Art Postcard - Comics Lesen (Reading Comics)
Cat lovers and parents will agree that there's not much more wonderful than lounging in bed, reading the Sunday funnies with a little one! Now, don't you just wish you were part of this scene. What fun to send your lonely teenager away at college - just as a reminder about how much fund you had back so many years!
This image was created by German artist Rudi Hurzlmeier, famed for his pictures of birds in boots and shoes and other animals having a great times.
Small St Francis of Assisi Wooden Santo
Our Santo features the much-loved Saint Francis with a little bird on each of his shoulders and a sweet cat by his side. The birds move slightly so you should be able to position them, if you choose.
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! St Francis measures about 5 inches high and 2-1/4 inches wide.
Colors of St Francis' vestments vary as do the birds. Please let us choose one of these wonderful statues for you.
25October2009
Price: $22.75 Each
Shiny Copper Milagro Honoring San Martin de Porres
More Milagros, Amulets & Medals
This striking Shiny Copper Milagro features an elegant stamping of beloved San Martin de Porres. Each milagro is hand-made and is approximately 1-1/2 inches wide by a bit over 2 inches tall and features a satin ribbon at the top.
San Martin was the illegitimate son of a Spanish nobleman and young freed black slave, Anna Velasquez. Rejected by his parents, he grew up in poverty and was cared for by a surgeon-barber from whom he learned to care for the infirm.
As a youngster, he began to work for the Holy Rosary Dominican Brothers in Lima, Peru. Because of his devotion to the poor and his other good works, he changed the nature of the Priory's rules and the brothers dropped the stipulation that "no black person may be received to the holy habit or profession of our Order”. San Martin took his vows in 1603.
He is well know for his creation of an orphanage and children's hospital. He also established a shelter for the stray cats and dogs and nursed them back to health.
San Martin is a beloved saint throughout the Americas. His followers are from all walks of life, all financial backgrounds and all races. Many miracles have been attributed to him.
San Martin is usually pictured with a broom, showing his willingness to work hard and with a dog, cat and mouse all eating from the same bowl. His austere lifestyle is venerated by many.
He is the patron of all races and particularly of mixed-race individuals. He is also patron to the poor, to public education and health care.
These stunning milagros (miracles) make the perfect accent for art projects as well as for their intended devotion in honor of San Martin.
Made in Peru
22October2009
Price: $5.00 each
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3D Lenticular Ruler - Black Cat in Stride
More Desk Accessories
More Lenticulars
This is the absolute best lenticular ruler we've ever seen! And, we're big time lenticular connoisseurs! The movement includes at least 6 positions. Of course, that is, if we counted correctly. This stealthy black kitty is either running to or from something quickly - that's for sure.
Each 12-inch ruler is marked with centimeters as well as inches and it measures 2-3/16 inches wide.
Price: $6.50 each
Little Witch Girl on Her Pumpkin with a Black Cat - Embossed Die Cut
This reproduction of an antique scrap is new, but in the tradition of Victorian scraps and die cut ornaments of old. Our little witch is sitting atop a plump pumpkin, holding her broom in a moment of relaxation. But the autumn weather is upon her - just look at her cloak flying in the breeze. At her feet is a sweet little black kitty with a beautiful bow! This highly embossed die cut reads,
Hallowe'en Greetings
On the back, there are traditional tag markings, To: and From:.
She measures 5-1/4 inches high by 3-1/8 inches wide at the widest point.
Price: $1.55 each
Art Postcard - Captain Miaow
Don't mess with this feisty feline - or you'll be sorry. Ready to protect her (his?) lair, s/he shows a bit of Jack Sparrow, doesn't s/he? From the tiny mouse in the ear to the fishbone stitches at the nose to the hint of a tooth at the mouth, you'll find tons of fun pirate puss particulars on this wonderful card!
14October2009
Art Postcard - Claws Beat Skin
This sly kitty could be mistaken for SilverCrow's Omar, but Omar's demeanor has never been so threatening! In fact, he barely ever emits the slightest meow!
It is obvious that Stella Marrs has captured an angry cat for another of her sharply clever postcards. For anyone who has ever owned a cat, there has been at least one bout when the claws won!
Iron-On Transfers - Cat-A-Rama
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Just PURRRRfect for the cat lover with an atomic or 50's sense of style! Not just cute cats, these cool cats are ready to jive, man! Our favorite embroidery company, Sublime Stitching, has done it again!
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!
Embossed Die Cut Reproduction - Hey, Diddle, Diddle
Vintage Plastic Hey, Diddle Plaque
Cat & the Fiddle Button
How much fun are these wonderful old-timey nursery rhyme scraps!? We were shocked to find out that our teenage helpers didn't even know one old-time nursery rhyme. Oh, my goodness! What a great motif for decorating a baby gift. Each sheet features six different images from the famed early nursery rhyme (from 1756!). There are 4 of each design on every sheet.
Hey diddle diddle, The Cat and the Fiddle, The Cow jumped over the Moon, The little Dog laughed to see such sport, And the Dish ran away with the Spoon.
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 and neatly trimmed. You need only cut them apart and trim slightly.
25September2009
Letterpress Note card - Hallowe'en witch and Cats
Letterpress stationery is so very special because it not only looks beautiful, but it feels lovely as well. Just running your fingers over the letters and images gives you a sense of the old world.
The silhouette of the witch on her broomstick flying in front of the deep orange harvest moon is a delight - as are the six charming black cats below. The verse is letterpress printed in an old-fashioned foiled golden font:
A line of black cats - what a scary sight! A witch on a broom is sure to cause fright... A full harvest moon shines eerily bright
On the inside, the last two lines, printed in a sepia taupe:
Beware and watch out - It's Halloween Night !
The 6-3/4 by 4-3/4 inch card is printed on 100% chlorine-free paper and made using fiber from managed forests, and is accompanied by a bright orange envelope.
11February2009
Price: $2.75 each
Art Postcard by Edward Gorey - Macavity: The Mystery Cat
From T.S. Eliot's poem/book Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats comes this luscious illustration of Macavity aka The Mystery Cat. Macavity so easily eludes all three detectives in the search by leaping over their heads when they are looking down and under their feet when they are looking skyward.
If only we could do the same in such times!
21September2009
Little Old-Fashioned Crepe & Glitter Ornament Featuring a Real Scaredy Cat!
Just like the ornaments and decorations of old, Each of these fun little Halloween ornaments is made of hand crinkled spooky black crepe paper with added glistening orange glitter. In the center of one side is a Scaredy Cat himself and on the other, his name: Scaredy Cat!
Each measures just 2-1/4 inches in diameter and will hang nicely on a black feather or tinsel tree (not included).
Our photograph shows two ornaments to illustrate both the front and back.
20September2009
Cool Cats Cut Out Note Cards - Box of 10
These nine cool cats just might be examining nine different cat lives! All of them where shades, some are sipping martinis and there are even some with distinctively long 1950s Hollywood-style cigarette holders!
These clever cards are die cut making them super special for correspondence. Each card is 5-3/4 inches high by 4-1/4 inch wide. Envelopes are a coordinating bright blue!
Made In USA
13September2009
Price: $8.00 Per Box
Close-Up of Both Sheets - 12 Stamps
Artists' Artistamps - Zodiaque Tibétain - 2 Sheet Set
By Sylvie Leray-Kuan, these gorgeous images of the Tibetan Zodiac are reproduced superbly as artistamps or faux postage. Each set contains 12 stamps (2 sheets of 6 stamps each). Represented are: the hare (rabbit), dragon, serpent, horse, sheep (ram), monkey, bird (rooster), dog, pig, rat, ox and tiger.
Please remember that these are gummed (not self-stick!) faux postes and not to be used to replace the true postage necessary for mailing!
11June2006
Price: $6.75 per set of 2 sheets
Vintage-Look Scary Black Cat Papier Mâché Candy Bucket
From the Bruce Elsass Collection made for Bethany Lowe Designs, our little scary black cat treat bucket has an unbeatable vintage style. S/he is made of papier mâché with paper inset eyes, nose and smile. The bucket body measures 3 inches high by 5-1/2 inches from ear to ear; the handy wire handle adds an additional 3 inches in height.
30August2007
Price: $14.50 each
Back by Popular Request
Ballet Cats Ornament Tags - Set of 6
What a captivating ballet this would be if only these tags turned into real cats! Our six dancers are vibrantly printed on both sides of the die cut heavy board. Accents on each are stamped in gold. They arrive with elegant golden cord for tying to trees, packages, or adding to your artwork.
SilverCrow Classic, Re-Added 14August2009
Price: $5.50 per package
Embossed Die Cut Reproduction - Cats and Dogs
Great little kitty cat and puppy dog faces in twelve poses - 2 of each image are featured on this classic scrap sheet from England.
Little White and Black Cat Face Lampwork Bead
This little kitty just wouldn't sit still to be measured. We just love this beauty. It measures about 3/8 inch in diameter, and the ears make it measure about 1/2 inch wide. What a sweet but ornery face this is indeed!
15July2009
Price: 84¢ each
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Catnip Shopping list
More Notepads, Journals, etc.
The precious kitty pictured here on this charming shopping list (long note pad) is not as innocent as s/he appears! The caption reads,
If you don't talk to your cat about CATNIP - who will?
This long note pad is perfect for a cooking shower, hostess gift or for your own shopping list.
9July2009
Saint Francis of Assisi Cat Medal
More Medals, Amulets and Milagros
More Stuff for Cats
We really hope that this sweet medal will help protect your cat or kitty. Complete with a clasp for the collar, on one side it features a feline Guardian Angel and reads,
GOD BLESS MY CAT
On the other side, St Francis of Assisi is featured amongst the animals and birds with his hands raised to heaven. It reads,
ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI PROTECTOR OF ANIMALS
This modern pewter (safely made with no lead) measures 15/16 inch in diameter and will be quite nice on your cat's collar or your charm bracelet.
Imported or Made in USA
5July2009
Reproduction Advertising Sign: Miau! Miau! - Kittens & Ladder
More Wall Art
Who wouldn't want to play with this bunch of kitties? Climbing a ladder and playing ball all at once on a wonderful Persian rug!?
Created from heavy board and designed from a vintage advertising sign, we're sure you'll love this special item! There are two metal eyelet holes at the top that hold a creamy satin ribbon for hanging.
How perfect for a child's room - especially for a kitten lover! This large sign measures 11-1/2 by 15 inches.
Consider it, too, as the cover when creating a book about pigs or other animals, or certainly, for children!
25May2009
Price $22.50 each
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Letterpress Note card - Sympathy for a Beloved Pet
More Sympathy
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.
This sweet sentiment for a sad experience is printed in an steely grey:
Deepest Sympathy for the loss of your beloved pet.
This poignant message sits neatly beneath a pale lavender spray of wildflowers.
The 3-1/4 by 5-1/4 inch size is just what you need for those short messages and loving notes.
13May2009
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Pin the Tail on the Cat Game
Perfect for parties - Birthday and Hallowe'en! Cut out the nine numbered tails (one for each life) and stick a pin or add a piece of removable tape in the same end of each tail. Place the cat on a sheet hanging in a doorway or against the wall.
Give each player a tail (and be sure they remember their numbers). Blindfold each player in turn, whirl the player around once or twice.
The now-disoriented player must step forward and pin the tail in the first place s/he touches, using only ONE hand.
The winner is the player who placed the tail against the proper place (or closest to it). Be sure to have a booby prize for the one who pinned the tail the furthest away.
Designed for children, this game has proven even more fun for adults!
made in USA
Price: $5.75
Old-Time Spooky Black Cat Hallowe'en Cards
Boooo! Send your spooky message on the blank backs of these old-fashioned Hallowe'en cards. Each one of these Black Cat cards is cooler than the next and all are extraordinary illustrations reminiscent of cards from the early and mid-20th century! Envelopes are included.
Price: $4.50
Art Postcard - Bad Habits
Well, now, when did this ornery little feline decide to pickup smoking? Guess those TV commercials didn't convince him of the dangers of this bad habit.
This tongue-in-cheek image is by Stella Marrs, known for her cheeky portrayal of contemporary subjects with vintage and new images!
The caption is fitting for all cats:
to make your cat stop undesirable behavior, squirt with a water pistol, firmly saying "No."
Set of 4 Hallowe'en Picks: Pumpkin, Cat, Skull & Witch
These little folks aren't going to scare you - much, that is! The set of four flat Hallowe'en picks measure from 2-1/2 to 3 inches high (including the stick). The mean old witch is the scariest, but the other three are cute as can be!
17August2010
Price: $2.10 Per Package
German Scraps Stickers - Pets (Cats & Dogs)
Scraps & Dresdens
These wonderful images are usually found only on chromolithograph die cut scrap reliefs, whether they be vintage or reproductions. Now, we have them in self-adhesive stickers! You'll find this assortment of cats and kittens, dogs and puppies and a few bouquets of flowers just delightful.
The sheet measures 9-1/2 by 5-1/2 inches. The stickers range in size from 1/2 by 3/8 inch to 3 by 2 inches.
22March2009
Price: $2.75 per Sheet
Magnet Card - Kitties and Flowers
More Scraps & Die-Cuts
What a fine way to remember an old (or new) friend - add it to any little card or package. This little magnet is a die cut reproduction of an original Victorian greeting featuring two kittens and a bunch of daisies. The kitties are looking over a fence. The die-cutting is excellent and the card is even slightly embossed. You might even use this as an embellishment!
It measures about 3-1/4 inches high and about 3 inches wide, and reads:
Two's company. Let's get together soon.
Each little card comes with an envelope for mailing.
17March2009
Frameable Note Card - Matted Print Ready for framing: Steinlen Cats
More France & the French
This gorgeous print by Theophile Alexandre Steinlen 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.
Long known for his love of animals and particularly for cats, this Steinlen print is emblematic of most of his works. It features an advertising poster for Montmartre with two elegantly aloof felines in the starring roles.
Now you have a card that becomes a present, too! Such a stunning print might cost much more on its own!
19February2009
Price: $7.50 each
Art Postcard - No More Nights in the Alley
More Weddings & Anniversaries
Is this a happy situation for the kitty or not? We just love her gown and veil, à la Frida, bedecked in daisies and lace. What fun to tease a new bride-to-be!
We're sure this bride will make you smile!
Pop-Up Note card - Club Cats Love to Eat them Mousies
These Cats are singing the blues...and it's hilarious! The eight-piece band of club Cats has drawn a big crowd, singing the song:
Love to eat them mousies . . . Mousies what I love to eat! Bite they little heads off, Nibble on they tiny feet!
This delightful 5-1/4 inch square pop up card arrives with a gold envelope. And, there's a message area on the back side of the card.
25January2009
Price $5.00 each
Embossed Die Cut Reproduction Scrap - Wild Animals
Animals of All Kinds
Animal lovers and scrap lovers alike will be delighted with this Victorian-style scrap sheet. The sixteen wild animals are all rendered in the Victorian painting style and loaded with detail. Each of the images is about the same size (about 2 inches wide by about 1-1/2 inch high), so they are not in scale to each other. The standardized size of each image might be just what you need for that special découpage project.
There is a polar bear, kangaroo, lion, ocelot, walrus, gazelle, water buffalo, camel, hyena, goat, rhinoceros, elephant, zebra, tiger, bison and beaver.
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 lightly embossed to accent the images. This piece is extremely well trimmed with expert die cutting - so well done, that very little trimming is necessary.
8December2008
Finely Molded Resin Cabochon Cameo - Pretty Kitty
We just can't describe how beautiful this kitty cabochon is! It is made of finely molded resin. It features an Art Moderne style elegant cat in ivory crème on an angelskin pink background. The pretty kitty is surrounded by some fronds or leaves. This lovely flat-backed cabochon cameo measures 22mm by 19mm and is perfect for filigree or wire settings.
28November2008
Old-Time Cats Stickers
Cat lovers will purr with pleasure over this collection of furry felines. Reproduced from rare, late 19th- and early 20th-centruly illustrations, thes4e engaging peel-and-apply stickers feature cats and kittens in traditional poses - with bells and bows around their necks, alone or in charming groups of two and three - ready to beguile one and all.
Apply these easily to gifts, envelopes, scrapbooks or other surfaces for a touch of old-fashioned kitty charm.
This little 4-1/16 by 5-3/4 inch booklet contains 24 acid-free pressure-sensitive self-adhesive stickers.
Printed in the USA
Tiny Pressed Glass Black Cat Head Bead
Measuring just 1/2 inch wide by 1/2 inch high, this tiny kitty is full of expression! The glass is black and the details have been enhanced with golden accents. The stringing hole goes from side to side (right under the ears).
6November2008
Price: 54¢ each
Artists' Artistamps - Isy Ochoa - Chats
Such superb printing and such elegant subjects as paintings of cats by Isy Ochoa are on this set of SilverCrow's Artists' Artistamps. Usually only sold in the world's best museums, SilverCrow is proud to offer you our artistamps.
Presented in 5 by 6 inches sheets of 6 stamps each, with water-activated adhesive in the fashion of traditional postage. Each Artistamp is approximately 1-9/16 by 2 inches.
Price: $3.25 per sheet of 6
Vintage Trick or Treat Bag with graveyard & Goblins
More Bags & Boxes
We love Hallowe'en and especially love vintage Hallowe'en items! This little 6-1/4 by 4 inch bag hails from the 1960s. We're not sure, but the little guy on the front right sure looks like a crow (dressed up for Hallowe'en, of course!
Old paper Hallowe'en treat bags (there's no trick here!) have recently come into their own as a collectible, and for good reason: they look great framed, they are still inexpensive, and there are hundreds of different types to collect.
This spooky one is from old store stock and was produced by Topstone Industries, Inc of Danbury, Connecticut. It features an orange full moon and spooky tree hovering over a haunted graveyard. There are some little characters (are they goblins?) running through.
Even the back features a continuation of the illustration and a lonely little black cat sneaking out of the graveyard!
19October2008
Was: $1.35 Now: $1.05 each
Tiny wooden mouse
My Mom used to wear one of these little critters as a pin in the early 1960's! You can wear one now, too! Just glue a simple pinback to the bottom of this little mouse, and you're ready to go!
His ears and tails are made of leather and his little black eyes are made of seed beads. And, he's all hand-made!
Price: $1.45
Tiny Hallowe'en Treat Bucket Ornament - Black Cat
More Halloween
This tiny little resin treat bucket is just the right thing to scare up treats for your dolls or to add to your Hallowe'en Feather Tree! Featuring an old-timey Hallowe'en black kitty, this little bucket or cup measures just about 1-1/2 inch high (not including the black wire handle). You'll love his long whiskers, too!
Each arrives with some shredded black tissue, so you can add a tiny surprise, like Hallowe'en earrings or a charm to treat your friend or family member!
10October20088
Price: $3.75 each
St Francis of Assisi Pocket Token
Entire Prayer for Peace
More Milagros, Medals and Amulets
Cast in pewter, this simple pocket charm depicting Saint Francis of Assisi. His calm and gentle manner and his love of all the earth's creatures has long endeared him to many - even those who do not necessarily recognize saints! What a perfect token to share at any time - especially to another animal lover.
Saint Francis is also quite well known for his humility and his Prayer for Peace:
... make me an instrument of thy peace; where there is hatred, let me sow love ...
Especially perfect for your friends and family, letting them know your thoughts are with them and all the creatures they love always.
What a lovely wedding favor - your guests will always treasure such a remembrance.
3September2008
Price: $1.75 Each
Hallowe'en Silhouette Seals
Create all the eerie communiqués you wish with the help of these delightfully spooky stickers featuring silhouettes of devils and witches, cats and bats and jacks and even a moon and a crow! The die-cut shiny black stickers are self-adhesive and are even embossed and highlighted with bright orange accents in just the right places! These old-fashioned seals will make even the grim reaper smile a bit!
1September2008
Price: $3.50 per Sheet
Cats - A Facsimile Reproduction book
First published in New York in 1909 this extraordinary book will delight all cat lovers with it's particular insight into the cat world. The amusing way it is written together with the superb illustrations make this a fascinating book to own or bestow upon a feline fancying friend.
This superbly produced trade-sized paperback contains 48 pages of stories, poems and even words composed of cat-letters!
Deadication: To all the Cats that ever meowed On this or any other Sphere,- From the beginning of all time Unto this present year; ...
Printed in England
Price: $11.75
Jazzy Cat & the Fiddle Button
More Unique Adornments
Jazz up your favorite white shirt by adding these kitschy domed kitty musician buttons!
Or use one to fasten that special bracelet (make a loop of tiny seed beads at the other end). One might be perfect for a book clasp as well. The possibilities are endless!
Each of the button 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.
Old-Fashioned Chenille Scrap Ornament - Black Kitty with Bell
He holds a real jingling bell and sports a nifty bow at the neck. His not-too-happy expression belies the message glued to his tummy, "Meow!"
31July2008
Old-Time Glitter Cats and Kittens Stickers
Cats in hats and playful kittens are just a few of the old-time images you will find in this collection of stickers featuring sixteen old-fashioned furry felines. These sparkling stickers will look great on stationery, gifts or any other flat surface. The stickers have been manufactured using acid-free inks and adhesives making them safe to use in scrapbooks, photo albums and treasured keepsakes. To use the stickers, simply peel and apply.
27June2008
Price: $1.50
Les Chats Note Card
Twenty-four cats - in almost every conceivable situation or position - grace this cheerful note card. Painted by illustrator and artist Hiroshige, known for his unique and whimsical view of life.
Hiroshige was one of the dominant popular artists of Japan during the early 19th century. His art is renowned for capturing the ordinary person's experience while adding, in a gentle and poetic manner, much more understanding of the subject, whether it be a landscape, a study or a still life. He is recognized for creating and capturing the mood of the moment, as he has done in his feline study.
This 6-3/4 by 4-3/4 note card is accompanied by an envelope for mailing.
Made in France
19June2008
Card and Ornament - Purr
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 and ornament - the online illustration does not do justice to such a treat!
This 5 by 7 inch card features a miniature bohemian collage style 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 a lovely pale blue organza ribbon.
The inside of the card has a light pattern, but no words - so you can add your own sentiment. Each card is packaged with a colorful string and blue button envelope (which may cost a bit more to mail). These cards/ornaments are so very cool that you might just keep one for yourself, or, you might choose to deliver one in person to a special friend!
The ornament reads:
If there were to be a universal sound depicting PEACE I would surely vote for the PURR
Barbara L. Diamond
So would we!
4November2008
Art Postcard - French Kitty (Jacques Kati)
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
One Dozen Vintage-Style Embossed Hallowe'en Postcards
For lovers of Hallowe'en, you'll love it even more when you get this super set of one dozen postcards (3 of each image). These are replicas of the antique original postcards that were so popular years ago. The cards are embossed for dimension and have added metallic accents. Each card measures 3-1/2 by 5-1/2 inches.
Use these as invitations for your Hallowe'en party, or as thank yous, or just to say, "Boo!"
2June2008
Package of One Dozen Cards
Price: $15.00 $13.00 per Package
Artists' Artistamps - Le Louvre Département Égyptien
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Considered by many to be the greatest museum in the world, The Louvre in Paris is well know for its fine collections of art and artifacts from many cultures and eras. Among those collections is the Louvre's outstanding collection of the treasures of Egypt. This set of artistamps is fabulous collage of many of those treasures.
Such superb printing and such elegant subjects are on SilverCrow's Artists' Artistamps. These faux postage stamps are beyond compare. Usually only sold in the world's best museums, SilverCrow is delighted to offer this new larger artistamp of a mélange of Famous People. Each sheet is a little over 12-1/8 inches wide and about 3-1/4 inches high.
13May2008
Price $5.00 Per Sheet
Priscilla the Cat Frame
More Useful Décor
With her flashy crystal collar and crystalline eyes, our little cat frame is perfect for your prissy pussy's picture! From her pretty collar hangs a silvery fish! Made with care by Ashleigh Manor, the frame measures about 4 inches wide by 3-1/2 inches high. The picture area measures a heart-shaped 3 inches in diameter. We love the way the circle is made from her very long tail!
24March2008
Price: $18.50 each
Moveable Greeting Card - Good Luck Puss in Boot with Mousie
What a fun little kitty - hiding in the boot! This old-timey mechanical card is so special. Just push up the tab at the base of the card and the kitten will come out of the boot and the mouse appears magically at the top of the card.
The sentiment reads:
On "purpuss" to send you Best Wishes. Old boots bring Good luck they say. May it be so, This Special Day.
There is room for your own message on the back, where it also reads:
Greetings
The 6-1/2 by 4 inch card arrives with a matching envelope for you to send to your secret pal!
7May2008
Art Postcard - It's Halloween
What's more fun than a black cat on Hallowe'en? Especially a happy kitty in a tree? This great little retro image is reproduced from a vintage postcard and is perfect for a Hallowe'en party invitation or a (not-so) secret missive.
4-Piece Hansel & Gretel Miniatures Set
This set of miniatures features the time-honored brother and sister, Hansel and Gretel. They are joined by the Wicked Witch and her cat. This highly collectible set is imported from Germany and is made from precision-molded plastic and hand-painted.
This finely-crafted piece is so much more special than many pieces you might find as the quality is so very special! Finely crafted and hand painted.
The Witch measures about 2-1/2 inches tall and about 1-1/2 inch wide. Hansel and Gretel are each about 2-1/4 inches high and about 1-1/4 inch wide. The cat is as tall as the kids (his tail is in the air!) and about 1-1/2 inch wide.
4May2008
Set of 4 Pieces
Price: $17.95 per set
CateGOREY: fifty drawings by Edward Gorey
Finally, back in print! Edward Gorey’s CATEGORY (aka, CateGOREY) was first published in 1974. The English language edition has been out of print for decades.
One of Gorey’s most beloved books, CATEGORY collects a series of fifty cat vignettes, originally created by the artist as accompaniments to a limited edition of his book Amphigorey. Gorey once said,
I can’t conceive of a life without cats.
Now Gorey fans and cat lovers alike won’t have to conceive of a world without CATEGOREY.
Edward Gorey (1925-2000) may be best known for his mildly unsettling illustrated tales and cautionary alphabets—The Deranged Cousins, The Gashlycrumb Tinies, and The Doubtful Guest, among many others. He was also a playwright, an award-winning set and costume designer, and the creator of the animated introductions to the PBS series Mystery!
This categorically wonderful hardcover (smyth-sewn casebound) tome (with jacket) is 112 pages with 50 gently colorful drawings. It measures 5-1/2 inches square.
30October2006
Price: $14.95 each
Inside the Box Magnet
There is always the occasional kitty who has to tell us who's really boss. So, you'll need this magnet if you have a friend with such a cat (or a kitty who always misses the litter box!)
Even for those afraid of cats (suffering from aclurophobia, ailurophobia, elurophobia, felinophobia, galeophobia, or gatophobia), or those who are not so fond of cats, this message is a whisker-in-cheek look at the norm!
NEVER, EVER THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX
Keep this delightful magnet on your closest metal surface to remind you of the one in charge!
Made in Usa or Imported
Price $4.25 each
Embossed Die Cut Reproduction Scrap - Victorian Cats
Sweet Victorian Cats are dressed for fun and frolic. Although some of the funny felines are actively engaged in more modern pursuits, they are all dressed as young Victorians.
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 lightly embossed to accent the images. This piece is well trimmed with expert die cutting - so well done, that very little trimming is necessary.
16March2008
Songs of Experience - Facsimile Reproduction
Tyger! Tyger! burning bright In the forests of the night; What immortal hand or eye Could frame thy fearful symmetry? . . .
One of Blake's most inspired creations, The Tyger mingles the lyric and mystical in an exquisite union. Now you can experience the beauty of this and other poems the way Blake intended them - with his own hand-colored illustrations giving them visual form.
This facsimile edition of one of Blake's celebrated Illuminated Books reproduces a collection of calligraphed poems, each enclosed in a masterful full-color illustration. Twenty-six plates reprinted from a rare 1826 etched edition include "London," " A Little Boy Lost," "Holy Thursday," "The Voice of the Ancient Bard" and other immortal verse. To enhance reading, the texts of all the poems are transcribed separately, following the plates.
Dynamic designs and simplicity of language convey Blake's vision of mankind and his condemnation of a wealthy society insensitive to poverty and unhappiness. Moreover, its universal themes make Songs of Experience just as poignant and profound today. Lovers of literature and fine art will want to add this faithful, inexpensive facsimile of an immortal classic to their libraries.
This charming softbound book measures 5-1/4 by 7 inches and has 48 pages, including the facsimile republication of 26 color plates from Songs of Innocence and of Experience, 1826, and a complete printed text of the poems.
5March2008
Embossed Die Cut Reproduction - Happy Cats
Our delightful little kitty cats are the sweetest! Some are grooming (with combs!), reading, playing musical instruments and engaging many other activities. They are reproductions of vintage die cut chromolithograph scraps from the early twentieth century.
Manufacturer Discontinued - Limited Availability
Large Artistamp Sheets - Lunar New Year - Cat/Rabbit
Vintage Witch Scraps - Set of Two
Hallowe'en Scrap & Dresden Grab Bag
Vintage Scrap Witch Ornament
New Witch & Cat with Pumpkins Scrap
Spun Glass Tail (for Skirt)
This scary old hag is ready for the famous October celebration of Halloween! She has her black cat and cane and her scary green and red slippers, to boot! This is a very old-fashioned scrap. It was meant to be used to make a doll or full-bodied ornament with spun cotton, felt or spun glass. That's why her slippers are included. For a sample, please see our Vintage Witch and Spun Glass Ornament.
These vintage embossed to accent the images. This piece is well trimmed with expert die cutting - so well done, that very little trimming is necessary. The witch measures about 2-3/4 inch high (including her staff and the cat's tail) and about 2 inches wide. Her slippers are about 1-1/8 inches wide (together) and about 1/4 inch high.
14February2008
Set of 2 Witches
Price: $7.50 per Set
Embossed Die Cut Reproduction Scrap - Hallowe'en Witch and Pumpkins
Vintage Witch & Cat Scrap
This scary old hag is ready for the famous October celebration of Halloween! She has her black cat and cane and is surrounded by jack-o'lanterns galore. Each sheet contains 10 witches and 20 pumpkins with faces in various sizes. These are modern reproductions of several sheets of scraps made long ago.
Artists' Artistamps - Cocteau - Les Chats (Cats) & More - Sheet of 6 Different stamps
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Jean Maurice Eugene Clement Cocteau was born to an extremely wealthy family near Paris, France in 1889. He died in 1969 after hearing that his dear friend, Edith Piaf, died. He was troubled throughout his life. His father committed suicide when he was about 10 years old. He suffered a severe addiction to opium as well.
This wonderful set of 6 of has finest drawings of cats, is collected on a sheet of our artistamps. M Cocteau, long a feline fancier, once said:
I love cats because I enjoy my home; and little by little, they become its visible soul.
These faux postage stamps re beyond compare. Usually only sold in the world's best museums, SilverCrow is delighted to offer this special set of artistamps.
28October2007
Price: $3.25 per sheet
Charming Copper Cat Milagro
More Milagros
Protect your beloved feline by displaying this elegant brass milagro in your home, at your ofrenda (shrine) or near the kitty's dining area. SilverCrow's ex voto, or milagro, of a curious cat is handmade in Peru with the detailed craftsmanship associated with the best Latin folk arts.
Measuring in at about 1-1/4 inches by 2-1/4 inches, you'll find this a decorative touch as a embellishment on a cat-lover's gift. Add a hanger and place on a holiday tree.
Price: $7.80 each
Farm Animals Die Cut Reproduction Scraps
There are a farm full of animals on this wonderful reproduction chromolithograph die cut scrap relief. Pigs and deer, cats, goats, a calf, ducks or geese, even a turkey, a lamb and a bunch of chicks with a hen and a rooster - they're all here to grace your next project!
The entire scrap relief sheet is approximately 9 inches by 6-1/2 inches, ready for you to clip and use in your artwork. They are expertly cut and cleverly embossed to accent each animal's particular features.
3February2008
Price: $3.50 Per Sheet
Reproduction Chromolithograph Die Cut Scrap Reliefs - Circus Scenes - Sheet 1
More Circuses & Carnivals
You can almost smell the peanuts roasting and feel the sawdust beneath your feet. Add to any circus project - especially a memory of that special family day under the big top - with these delightful images. Included are a strong man, a clown with his donkey, lions and tigers (oh, my!), the ringmaster, band members, a circus dog and a bicycle acrobat!
Each scrap relief sheet is approximately 9 inches by 6-1/2 inches. And each sheet is lightly embossed to accent the expert die cutting - so well done, that very little trimming is necessary.
1February2008
Price: $3.50 per sheet
Art Postcard - Isn't It Nice?
More Valentines & Romance
We love vintage images - particularly of cats! This sweet picture postcard features two old-fashioned kitties with a song and sentiment:
Isn't It Nice To Have Someone To Love You ?
08January2008
Silvery St Francis of Assisi Charm
One of the most beloved saints, St Francis of Assisi, is known as the peaceful patron of animals and birds. In our sweet little charm, he surrounded by a cat, a dog and a bird. His halo cleverly doubles as a hanging ring. His base is flat, enabling him to stand, so you might choose to use him as the centerpiece of a mini shrine, using our mini wooden nicho.
Our little charm measures 1-1/8 inch high by about 3/8 inch wide.
Price: $1.85 each
Art Postcard - Privacy
From one of our favorite designers, Stella Marrs, this engaging photograph sets an eerie tone, especially with its warning message:
PRIVACY It's your right.
We think it an odd conduit for such a message - when a postcard is so, shall we say, not private. This, perhaps, says even more - it's our right, but can we expect it?
03January2008
Circus Animals Wall Plaque
More Circus
With a graphic style only found on Circus posters of old, you might even smell the peanuts and sawdust! How perfect for a family or children's room! The artwork is stunning! It measures about 11 by 13 inches and is die cut of fiberboard, ready to hang! Or, you might choose it for creating a book about the circus or carnivals!
Price $17.50 each
Art Postcard - Cat with Tail on Steps
Our wonderful photo of a kitten sitting on the steps is so very charming. Just what could s/he be watching? The photo is circa 1950 by Ylla.
19December2007
authentic Alice in Wonderland Scraps - Sheet 1
More Lewis Carroll & Alice
SilverCrow's Alice in Wonderland die cut sheets are reproductions of Sir John Tenniel's famous illustrations of Lewis Carroll's beloved works! The images are colored subtly, evoking a soft, aged water-color image.
Each scrap relief sheet is approximately 9 inches by 6-1/2 inches. And each sheet is delightfully embossed to accent the expert die cutting - so well done, that very little trimming is necessary. How wonderful for your magical Through the Looking Glass project.
And isn't it just
authentic Alice in Wonderland Scraps - Sheet 2
Embossed Die Cut Reproduction - Sweet Kitties
All kinds of dogs and puppies are here - both playful and elegant, in many different activities: playing in a stream, playing cards, eating dinner, frolicking more!
27October2007
Artists' Artistamps - Philippe Salaün - Les Chats (Cats)
Born in 1943 in a small village in Brittany, Philippe Salaün has had a full and varied life. From Algeria to Viet Nam and Latin America and everywhere in between, he has created a special vision in his many years as a photographer. He has easily moved into the digital age as well.
Although he also excels in color, he is quite taken with Black and White and presents superb portraits and excellent print quality in this medium.
The six photographs of cats in action and play as well as in contemplative repose, represent his special sense of reality.
These faux postage stamps are beyond compare. Usually only sold in the world's best museums, SilverCrow is delighted to offer this special set of artistamps.
26October2007
Fun with Halloween Stencils
Celebrate Halloween with traditional designs in a charming little format. With this treasury of six easy-to-use, pre-cut stencils, kids of all ages can create such spooky figures as a grinning jack-o'lantern, a knobby-kneed skeleton, a witch on a broomstick, a menacing black cat, an airborne bat and a howling ghost.
Young trick-or-treaters can use this inexpensive, fun-filled collection to make Halloween cards, party invitations, room decorations and more!
The 6 pre-cut coated cardboard stencils are identified on each page. The little booklet measures 4-3/16 by 5-3/4 inches.
25October2007
$1.50 each
Shhh...Baby's Sleeping Door Hanger
More Door Hangers
This laminated door hanger is the perfect way to capture anyone's attention. Whether you're going in or out, our Victorian Knob Hanger will help get your message across. Let your doors do the talking!
At about 4-1/2 inches wide and 16 inches tall, this sweet little one is protecting the baby's privacy as s/he sleeps. Perfect for any baby's door (even if it's a baby kitty)!
23October2007
Price $3.25 each
Poe Illustrated: Art by Doré, Dulac, Rackham and Others
More Edgar Allan Poe
In his brief and troubled life, Edgar Allan Poe (1809-49) was as haunted by tragedy and loss as he was plagued by poverty, illness and alcoholism. Poe's personal misfortunes doubtless influenced the dark romanticism of his work. Obsessed with death, decay and the madness, he created compelling narratives of characters trapped in perverse situations. The profound influence of his stories and poetry extends not only to world literature but also to the visual arts.
This outstanding collection, selected and edited by Jeff A Menges, features scores of memorable moments from Poe's writings recaptured in gripping images of eerie beauty by the author's most acclaimed interpreters.
More than 100 illustrations, reproduced in brilliant color and crisp black-and-white, include hard-to-find images from private collections as well as those from sought-after rare editions. Poe Illustrated features scenes from such popular tales as The Fall of the Hose of User, The Pit and the Pendulum, The Gold-Bug, The Black Cat and The Cask of Amontillado as well as The Bells and other poems. Spanning a fifty-year period, they range from Édouard Manet's 1875 lithographs for a French edition of The Raven to the 1935 illustrations of Arthur Rackham for The Tell-Tale Heart and other stories. Additional contributors include Arthur E Becher, W Heath Robinson, Byam Shaw and Harry Clarke, among others. The editor provides an informative overview, as well as brief introductions to each of the artists and captions for their images.
The authors start by stressing the balance of complementary opposites—left brain/right brain, challenge/comfort, practicality/the sacred—as crucial to beginning the journey. Then through guided imagery, they lead readers through subconscious realms to connect with archetypal sources of inner wisdom. This process frees the creative and healing spirit, connecting explorers with the body's instinctive intelligence, which expresses itself through the creation of art.
This wonderful softbound book measures 8-1/2 by 11 inches and has 81 pages, almost all with illustrations.
Price: $15.95 each
Assortment of Hallowe'en Dresdens & Scraps
More Dresdens & Scraps
This delightful assortment of Hallowe'en scraps and Dresdens will get you started making your own Victorian-style ornaments. Each packet includes both vintage and new pieces:
1 Black Dresden Ornament Base
2 Black Dresden Running Pumpkin Men
2 Vintage Witch Scraps
2 Black Dresden Witches on Brooms
2 Vintage Pumpkin Scraps
2 Scary Black Cat Dresdens
2 Matte Black Dresden Spider Webs with Spiders
This set would make quite a nice start for a collection. Or, of course, you can use these for decoration, collage, embellishment, whatever you can imagine!
Included are vintage scraps created in Germany and England, as well as reproductions made in the same way with the old dies on the same machines as the vintage scraps.
Assembled in USA of German and English Pieces
4February2008, Re-Added 22October2009
Price: $8.85 per Package
Vintage Spun Glass Ornament - Ugly Old Witch & Cat
Vintage Spun Glass Skirt or Tail
Vintage Witch Die Cut Scrap
New Witch Scraps
Made of spun glass and vintage embossed and die cut chromolithograph scraps of an ugly old witch and her cat - so perfect for Hallowe'en. The spun glass skirt is old as well. We just love the scraps of her feet at the bottom. This is a truly special find!
SilverCrow purchased these vintage ornaments directly from Germany. Each is a bit different as they are hand made and the scraps may show some age. Please let us choose one for you.
Made in USA from German Components
Price: $10.75 each
Art Postcard - Boo
Of course our scary kitty is a perfect greeting for your Hallowe'en friends. But, why save all the fun for autumn holidays? Our black cat hails from a 1920s design and has been turned into a modern postcard by Ken Brown!
The bright colors are reminiscent of vintage chromolithograph cards, but are produced for the modern mail!
All Coloring Books arrive with a Mini Pack of Crayons
Old-Fashioned Halloween Coloring Book
More Coloring Books
This re-printed coloring book was originally printed in 1954. Candied apples, jack-o-lanterns, and children in simple, homemade costumes are only a few of the friendly images in this treat from the Golden archives that will evoke fond memories of Halloweens gone-by. The simple, not-too-spooky scenes and the gently flocked black kitty on the cover will thrill children and collectors alike.
Not only are there pages for coloring, but there are lots of games and puzzles, too. Some of the inside pages are highlighted here and there with bright Hallowe'en orange.
This wonderful 80-page book, re-created by Golden Books, is begging for color. It measures 12 by almost 9 inches and is paperbound.
13August2007
Price: $5.99 Each
Fine Art Stickers: Cats in Art
More Fine Art Stickers
Worshipped by the ancient Egyptians and adored by their owners, cats have also captured the attention of painters in poster art and portraits. This enchanting sticker collection spotlights bewitching felines in works by Steinlen, Penfield, Manet, Currier and Ives, Renoir, Rousseau and seven other artists.
Price: $1.50 Each
Los Mestizos Shrine-in-a-Box kit
The above illustration contains parts of all the styles listed below, to illustrate variety. Each Kit contains one style only (so parts will vary according to style.
More Day of the Dead Sundries
Are we ever excited to offer you these exceptional Shrine Kits! They were created for us by Los Mestizos - the world-famous Chicano folk art team of Kathy Cano-Murillo (The Crafty Chica) and her husband Patrick Murillo.
Each kit is hand-assembled by Los Mestizos and includes just about everything you need to create a personal shrine:
Unfinished wooden box with closure (assorted styles, shapes and sizes) or Wooden altar nicho (assorted styles)
Instructions for creating your personal shrine
Full-color image in your choice of theme
Generous festive bag of specially selected embellishments:
* decorative scrapbook & crepe papers
* loteria images and cards
* bottle cap, skulls & a Mexican milagro
* mini silk flowers & other greenery
* glitter, sequins & colorful trimmings
* and a few surprises!
SilverCrow's original Shrine Kit makes a great accompaniment to your Shrine-in-a-Box Kit...with additional supplies and embellishments.
If you want to be sure to make spectacular shrines for you and those you love, be sure to get a copy of Kathy's Book Making Shadow Boxes and Shrines from Amazon.
We have added the wooden box to the original set created by Los Mestizos. Now you can make 2 (or more) shrines or remembrance boxes.
Assembled in USA of USA & Imported Parts
20July2007 Updated
Price: $26.50 per Kit
Kit Theme: Day of the Dead Muertos Frida Kahlo Gato (Cat) Muerto Loteria Mano Poderosa Novela (Romantic Mexican Graphic Novel) Perro (Dog) Muerto Romantic Novios (Newlyweds) Señorita (Mexican Cowgirl) Virgen de Guadalupe
Art Postcard - Die Abfahrt (The Departure)
More Items of the Sea
This wonderfully moving painting by German artist Quint Buchholz shows us an unlikely trio afloat, a king, a child and a lion. We suspect the time to be dusk or dawn as their craft is lit by a small lantern. They have chosen to bring along a window as well. The seabirds may not even have noticed them. Oh, the stories you might create from this lovely image.
30July2007
Art Postcard - Creative Cat
This Creative Cat is surely seeing things in a cubist fashion, despite all the help? from his family of young kitties. We only wonder what the subjects might be thinking on this delightful postcard.
01July2007
Black Glitter Hallowe'en Decorations
For that special Hallowe'en or any visitation of your ghosties and ghoulies, you'll love this set of 5 glittery black ornaments. You'll get 2 stars, a scary (scardy?) cat, a Jack-o'Lantern and, of course, a crow!
The ornaments measure from 1-1/2 to 4-1/2 inches.
17June2007
Set of 5
Price: 8.00 Set
Art Postcard - Whole Other Life
"HE HAS A WHOLE OTHER LIFE ABOUT WHICH WE KNOW ABSOLUTELY NOTHING."
This might be true of your teenagers, but we're sure it's true of most cats - even the indoor ones. This delightful postcard is a great little extra for any cat lover!
Day of the Dead Veterinarian
More Day of the Dead Figures
This wonderful Muerto vignette depicts a scene at the local Pet Clinic. Our Day of the Dead Veterinarian treats the patient with the loving tenderness any pet deserves.
Just like the rest of our Day of the Dead Figurines, every Veterinarian Muerto, patient (may be a cat or dog) and table is hand sculpted and painted by traditional artisans in Mexico. S/he measures around 5 inches high. Please let us choose one for you.
Hecho en Mexico
Price: $16.75 each
Tiny Metal Kitty Pin
More Pins
Well, we're now sure that this little feline is vintage! Our diminutive kitty pin is perfect for party favors. Each little kitty measures about 13/16 inch high by 1 inch wide. Consider adding it to a card thanking your cat sitter or veterinarian!
SilverCrow Classic, Updated 22June2008
Price: 60¢ each
Now in 2 sizes!
Handmade Lampwork Glass Cat Bead
What a sweet kitty face! Each delightful glass bead is handmade individually. The happy expression and adorable painted whiskers make our little feline the perfect addition to a necklace or any other project for a cat-lover.
We are never sure which colors we'll receive from the artisans, so please let us choose one for you. We will try to honor your color request.
Size: Small (3/4 inch) - $2.75 Large (1 inch) - $3.25
Color Request:
Nine Hallowe'en Black Cat Picks
These cute little Hallowe'en picks are perfect for your spooky decorations. Even though we show you two, you get a package of 9 - 9 cats or 9 lives of 1 spooky kitty!
They measure a bit over 2-1/2 inches high - including tails & picks.
12May2007
Price: $1.25 Package of 9
Hallowe'en Buddies 3D Picks
These cute little Hallowe'en picks are perfect for your spooky decorations. They make great heads for little Hallowe'en dolls and fantastic decorations for Hallowe'en cookies, hors d'oeuvres and cupcakes! These are food safe, but be sure to wash them first!
The set contains one of each: Pumpkin, Witch, Skull and Black Cat (our favorite!) (approximately 2-3/4 inches high (including pick).
6May2007
Price: 75¢ Package of 4
Art Postcard - White Cat II by MC Escher
More Escher
MC Escher is most well known for his incomprehensible 3D works, however, he created many different works in many genres. This lovely image of a curious white cat was originally a wood cut measuring 6-3/8 by 9-7/8 inches. It has been rendered here in a lovely black and white art postcard.
29April2007
Vintage-Style Hallowe'en Labels - box of 28 Die cut Stickers
We here at SilverCrow love stickers and we love Hallowe'en - so, we're just delighted to present these old-timey Hallowe'en stickers for your collection. This selection includes black cats, jack-o'lanterns, witches, parties, costumes, apple bobbing, trick-or-treating and more. The image sources are as varied and the collection is selected from vintage magazine illustrations and covers, calendar art, scraps, decorations, posters, etc.
The 28 die cut acid-free archival quality labels arrive in a decorative box that measures 4-3/4 by 6 inches.
11April2007, Updated 20April2008
Price: $8.95 per Box of 28
Animal Rescue League Postcard
We all knew that cats were smart...but this one takes the cake - or, at the very least takes to the road!
Send a chuckle to your cat-loving friend, or frame this unique art postcard for inspiration!
Price: $1.25
Icon Style Holy Cards - St Francis of Assisi
More Holy Cards & Trading Cards
Milagros & Medals
We were quite taken with the icon-style print of Saint Francis that was used for this very special holy card. Saint Francis lived from 1182 through 1226 and is the founder of the Franciscan Order. He is one of the most famous and beloved saints of the Catholic Church. He renounced worldly wealth, preaching the importance of simplicity and poverty based on the ideals of the Gospel. He was known for his love of nature and animals, especially birds.
These lovely holy cards are a bit lighter weight than some others we offer, but the printing is absolutely outstanding. They are a convenient size for use as gifts or bookmarks - measuring 3-1/8 by 4-5/8 inches on heavy cream-colored paper. The back is blank except for a faint colophon at the bottom, leaving plenty of room for custom imprinting with your own message, or a place to write a note to a friend.
28January2009
Package of 5 Holy Cards
Price: $1.95
Toodles and Her Friends Book
More Puppies & Dogs
Toodles, a tiny kitten and her bunny and puppy friends tell as story with a classically important lesson for us all.
Toodles wants a new jump-rope and learns that she won't appreciate it unless she earns it herself. On the way, she meets lots of friends, earns money, learns new tasks and helps some animal friends who need help.
The dedication:
Dedicated to all the little
kittens, puppies and bunnies who posed
for the pictures in this book.
The unusual nostalgic black and white photos of real kittens, puppies and bunnies were made possible only by patient unfailing kindness on the part of the photographer, Harry Whittier Frees, at all times.
If you plan on getting this for a youngster in your life, you might want to buy an additional one for yourself.
printed in China
Price: $7.50 Each
Art Postcard - Raining Cats and Dogs
What a rain! We're not sure who is in more trouble here - the fellow with the umbrella or the cats and dogs! Although the pets don't seem to mind falling from the sky a bit! And, in fact, they seem fascinated with the other poor fellow!
Sometimes it seems that life is just like this, so perhaps such a card might cheer a friend going through a blue, or particularly tough, time.
7February2007
Art Postcard - Passionnement
These cat lovers surely represent any two in love, no matter what the species! They are totally absorbed in each other's eyes. A loves-me / loves-me-not daisy is slipping away as they are so wholly engrossed. From a vintage French print, we have a perfect valentine or love note!
28May2006
Original Print in Hand-Painted Frame - Amor Prohibido
This charming print by Patrick Murillo tells the age-old Romeo and Juliet story - this time with a muertos dog and cat! This unlikely pair has not only learned to tolerate each other under the same roof - but they have unexpectedly fallen in love and are sharing the same bowl! The main characters are muertos (Day of the Dead skeletons), but are surely appropriate for the Day of the Dead and every other day of the year.
Each 8 by 10 inch print sits in a hand-painted frame and arrives ready to hang. Entitled, Amor Prohibido (Prohibited Love), we know that you'll enjoy this as much as we have. Each frame is hand painted and no two are alike, so please let us choose one for you!
5October2006
Price: $29.95 each
Pet Notes Tablet for Pet-Sitters
This clever tablet highlights all the information a pet-sitter needs to care for your beloved non-human family members. An Elegant furry cat and little puppy accent the fill-in areas for vital statistics, which include emergency numbers, Mom & Dad's cell phone numbers, feeding times, allergies, poison control, neighbors, toys, medications, and more - eve a place for special extra notes about the "baby"!
A quotation from Anatole France, also on the pad, sums it all up:
Until one has loved an animal,
a part of one's soul
remains unawakened.
Each Pet Notes tablet measures 6 by 8-1/2 inches and contains 50 sheets. A magnet is provided on the back for convenient display.
24September2006
Was: $3.95 Now: $3.45 each
One Dozen Alice in Wonderland Postcards
More Alice in Wonderland and Lewis Carroll
For lovers of Alice, the Cheshire Cat, the Queen of Hearts and the Lewis Carroll, this wonderful set of one dozen postcards (2 of each image) is just the ticket! These are replicas of the antique original postcards created from the famous Alice illustrations by Sir John Tenniel.
Use these as invitations for a party in Wonderland, or as thank yous, or just to say, "hello."
Printed in Hong Kong
3September2006
Price: $15.00 per Package
Art Postcard - Cat Eye
Such an intense stare - what could possibly be the subject of this so serious expression!? This wonderful photo of a cat that reminds us so of our dear Omar has been made into a postcard for framing or sending.
Printed in the EU
Close-Up with Measurement
Articulated Wooden Cat Mannequin
More Action Figures, Art Dolls & Such
More Wooden Things
Our articulated wooden cat mannequin will help student artists with feline drawings. But, we think she makes a handsome addition to any cat-lover's collection. She can be posed in oh, so many ways - she can look different every day on your desk or bookshelf. These are made as models for artists, so there may be some imperfections.
The kitty, including the base measures 5 inches and from head to tail, 5 inches. Of course you can reposition this feline and the measurements will change slightly.
SilverCrow Classic, Re-Added 16November2010
Price $14.50 each
Hand-Made Ceramic Good Fortune Kitty Bead
Long know for good fortune, our handmade ceramic bead will surely add some luck to your artwork. This wonderful three-dimensional bead measures 24 by 16 by 15 mm. The large hole (between 2.5-3mm) goes from side to side (see the picture above - line indicates path). Maneki Neko (Good Fortune Kitty) is a symbol of bountiful luck in Asian cultures. The cat is often found at work or at home at an entryway, as the welcomer. The front paw is raised as if it is inviting luck, fortune and happiness to the place.
Price: $1.95 Each
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