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Package of 10 Vintage Medium Manila Tags with Green Reinforcements
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Metal & Wooden Tags
Decorative Tags
Coin & Other Envelopes
These little tags are a bit larger than the smallest shipping tags available. We think they must have originally been a special order. They measure 1-3/8 inch wide by 2-3/4 inches long. On one side of the tag there is a small ridge about 1/4 inch down from the reinforcement, but it doesn't at all take away from the tag.
These are perfect for gift tags; to use in collage and other assemblage projects, on cards, gifts. There are just too many wonderful uses to list! These fit nicely in our Mini Coin Envelopes.
Made in USA
12January2012
Vintage Item, Limited Availability
Price: $2.85 per Package
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Package of 6 Translucent Vellum Collage Background 12 x 12 inch Papers
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This product has been out of production for quite some time and we just re-discovered that we had purchased it to sell. These lovely 12 inch square heavy vellum sheets are meant for scrapbooking but we love the collage flavor they offer.
The set includes six sheets:
Eclectic - a mélange of vintage style images: clocks, people, numbers, letters, mannequins and more
Notes - a vintage style musical composition
Wings - butterflies and dragonflies
Recipes - a scattered group of sepia vintage recipe reproductions
Farm Ledger - lovely old paper look with numbers and notes
French Letter - oh, la, la! Is it a billet doux? You'll have to read it yourself to find out.
19September2011
Limited Availability
Price: $9.00 per Package
Textured Lunar Green Sticker Sheet
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This great sheet of strange plastic material might well have come from the moon (if it is really made from plastic green cheese)! It also resembles shiny plastic Astroturf. It is peel and stick (with the adhesive well protected on the back).
Each sheet measures 6 by 9 inches and is easy to cut and we've even punched it - but be careful - the adhesive might need to be cleaned from your punch after you use it on this material.
Imported
17August2011
Price: $1.25 per sheet
Fun House Mirror Paper - Make your own Circus Fun
More Carnivals, Circuses, Clowns, etc.
More Papers of All Kinds
More Fun House Mirror Pin Back Button
Wind-Up Frogs & More
At one time all amusement parts had a FUN HOUSE! - And one of the features of the FUN HOUSE was a section with curved mirrors which distorted the image of the person's body who was passing in front of the mirrors.
Now you can create the same effect yourself with this mirrored paper by looking into it and bending, tilting and twisting the mirror in different directions. The most fun happens when you open and close your mouth!
Our little wind up frog couldn't wind himself up to leave, he was having so much fun!
This is the same paper we use to make our Fun House Mirror Pinback Buttons.
It measures approximately 5 by 7 inches and is recommended for children of all ages over 8 years old!
16August2011
Price: $5.50 each
40mm Cube of 500 Sheets of Mixed Color Origami Paper
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Our 1-1/2-inch square origami paper a great size for making little cups or tiny cranes or just for your notes. A full 500 sheets of assorted color lightweight paper is in every cube!
The image on the top or the bottom of the cube may vary, but the papers inside are all the same colors as illustrated.
Made in Japan
5August2011
Price: $3.70 Per Package
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Vintage Sheepskin Vellum Indenture Fragment Circa 1750-1810
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More Collage, Assemblage, Altered Art, etc.
Before computers and even before typewriters, most documents were hand-written. Letters, contracts and notes were all recorded by hand.
Contracts have been executed since the days of Charlemagne (742-814) - perhaps even before. Because of the importance of agreement by the two parties involved in a contract, it became quite important to record what the agreement actually was. An indenture is a legal contract between two parties. Such contracts were generally for indentured labor or servitude, apprenticeships and certain land transactions.
At first, such important documents were printed on sheepskin vellum, as paper making had not reached Europe until well into the middle ages. And, many Europeans did not accept paper as worthy, and did care for its impermanence. Many heads of state refused to honor anything written on paper. Finally, with the dawn of the printing press around in the 15th century, the use of paper became more widespread. However due to the importance of indentures, and the possibility that the contract might have spanned generations, indentures were executed on vellum through the 19th century, and, in some rare instances, beyond.
The process of writing an indenture was tedious. Two copies of exactly the same terms were written on the same sheet in permanent ink by dip pen. Then the two copies were separated by cutting along a jagged (as if chewed) line. Later, the two parts could easily be identified if the they fit back together along the separation - like puzzle pieces. The jagged, or toothed, edge is called an indenture. In some cases there were 3 pieces, one piece to be kept at the court.
These small pieces of legal indentures are from legal contracts made between 1750 and 1810. We have a collection of contracts, influenced by my Mom's background as a librarian. Several of the pieces in our collection arrived in very poor condition, so we felt comfortable creating collage pieces from them.
Each piece has bee cut carefully into about 2 inch square pieces. Some are a touch larger. All incorporate some of the writing originally on the indenture. No two of these are alike, so please let us choose a fragment for you.
Made in England or France
7June2011
Vintage Item - Limited Availability
Price: 95¢ Each
Traditional Cowhide Parchment - 6-inch Square Sheet with practice swatch
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Hand Cut Goose Quill Pen
The original paper! This is natural tanned and treated cowhide (a 6-inch by 6-inch Square) that is ready for your artwork.
Each piece is accompanied by a smaller sampler piece that you can use for practice. As the parchment is a natural product, each piece is different. This is the coarsest of the parchments and is much like rawhide - so be careful or your puppy might just get too interested in this.
Parchment becomes finer with greater preparation. This is the heaviest type of parchment. So you might see a bit of a bend in the piece. This is a normal result of the drying process.
Parchment such as this, traditional goat vellum and cowhide parchment are often used in metaphysical pursuits.
Please keep away from children & pets. This product has been prepared with chemicals that may be harmful if ingested.
SilverCrow Classic, Updated 18May2011
Price: $5.00 per Package
Traditional Refined Goatskin Parchment - 4 by 6 inch Sheet with practice swatch
The original paper! This is natural treated goatskin (a 4-inch by 6-inch rectangle) that is ready for your artwork. One side is rough-hewn; the other, smooth.
Each piece is accompanied by a smaller sampler piece that you can use for practice. As the parchment is a natural product, each piece is different.
Goatskin parchment is a higher quality than the cowhide parchment, but not as refined as goatskin vellum (also available). It is more resilient and the piece is much thinner than the cowhide. You'll find that on side is smooth and the other rough. The smooth side still exhibits some texture.
Parchment becomes finer with greater preparation. This has been prepared to be thinner, softer and smoother than the cowhide. It will lay flat as well.
Was: $8.00 Now: $6.50 per Package
Zen Paper
More Asian - Inspired Items
This magic instance of paper is quite amazing. Wet a paintbrush with water. Create serene strokes along the page as your mind's eye guides you. The paper dries after use, with no trace of watermarks. You can use it over and over.
Frame with a simple mat board and you have a special gift for someone who needs to relax!
SilverCrow Classic
Price: $2.75 each
Vintage Red Wood Pulp Squares - Package of 10 Pieces
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We found these squares in the recesses of an old fashioned craft and convenience store in Western Pennsylvania some time ago. These were used in a variety of applications, according to the store clerk who had worked behind the wooden counter almost the entire time the store was open. However, she could not remember what any of those applications were. So, maybe you can find your own uses.
A customer of ours told us that she used these years ago to make artificial flowers - especially roses by bending and molding them!
These 3-1/4 inch square pieces of wood-pulp fiber are not really paper, nor are they fabric. They have a spongy feel and are quite strong, but can be torn if manipulated too harshly. Every one of these is red, but some show signs of aging and fading. Others have a sandy feel to part of them. But, they are a lot of fun.
For one thing, the pulp is flexible. It feels a bit spongy and is malleable and can be stretched gently around spherical shapes. Some glues darken the pulp, so be careful and experiment before making a large commitment in using these. The color may come off on your hands, and it may not...so we think that has something to do with the weather. So, be careful when using these.
We promise that you'll be intrigued as much as we were!
5November2010, Updated 2February2011
Was: $6.25 Now: $4.00 per Package
Scalloped Round Asian Patterned Yellow Ceremonial Paper - Package of 5 Sheets
This Asian ceremonial lightweight paper is used in rituals and celebrations to ensure that we don't dwell too much on monetary pursuits. The papers are burned or torn, representing the riches of this world. Because of this, joss paper is also known as Spirit Paper.
Each scalloped circle sheet of this yellow ceremonial paper is printed in the traditional manner in auspicious red ink with a variety of words, patterns and some symbols. The printing on most is off center. We are not sure if this is purposeful or not.
Each package contains 5 patterned Joss or Spirit Papers, measuring approximately 4-3/4 inches in diameter.
Made in China or Viet Nam
11October2010
Price: 75¢ per Package
Bright, Bright Pink Leaf Paper Banding
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Made with natural leaves and barks, this naturally produced paper is a lovely accent for your bright, but earthy projects. Each piece is 2 inches wide and 12-inches long.
Made in Philippines
1October2010
Price: $1.50 each
Hand-Painted Papyrus Bookmark
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Each of these lovely bookmarks has been hand painted on real papyrus. For protection, each one is in a plastic sleeve with an attached tassel to hold the papyrus inside.
Papyrus is made from the reeds of the plant growing along side the Nile River. It is prepared by slicing, soaking, pressing and drying - the outcome is a completely organic paper that does not destroy the environment during production! It is thought to be the world's first paper.
The colorful designs on each of the bookmarks are all different and are based on art found through out Egypt in temples, tombs and museums. First the black outlines are screen printed and then the color is painted by traditional artisans. Designs vary, so please let us choose one for you.
Made in Egypt
9September2010
Price: $1.25 Each
Blank Artistamps Sheet - Size Small (40 stamps)
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The joy of collecting postage stamps is one shared by so many people around the world. I was first interested in these so many years ago when my Dad was the Postmaster in our small town. We would get every new stamp as it arrived. So, when we first discovered artistamps, we were even more excited!
These sheets of blank artistamps are really stamp blanks. You can make your own by painting, rubber stamping, doodling or what have you. These are professionally perforated on a vintage perforator and they are made of gummed paper - the kind you lick to stick. We suggest, of course, that you use a water applicator to dampen them, or, of course you can lick them.
Each sheet features 40 blank stamps as well as a perforated border - it looks great when you create your image and use 2 or more stamps and the border - very artsy!
Each stamp measures 7/8 inch by 1-1/4 inch.
Made in Canada
15May2010
Price: $3.10 per sheet
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Blank Artistamps Sheet - Size Large (6 stamps)
These were all created by hand on a vintage perforator - they way stamps were made so very long ago. They are not manufactured.
Each sheet features 6 blank stamps as well as a perforated border - it looks great when you create your image and use 2 or more stamps and the border - very artsy!
Each stamp measures 1-3/4 inch by 2-5/8 inches. They can be used as wide stamps as shown or as tall stamps (see the close-up).
29April2010
Price: $2.00 per sheet
Vintage Reinforced Notebook Filler Pages (New Old Stock)
How wonderful the very old desk accessories and office supplies were. Even the printing on the throw-away covers was nicer - and, on this sleeve, the description has been letterpress printed.
This full package of NoTear Price Book Sheets is in great condition. Some of the outer sleeves might have slight wear or a small rip, but the pages are in excellent aged condition. Each sheet is reinforced with a fabric tape, resembling book tape.
The pages measure 6-5/8 inches long by 3-5/8 inches wide, meant for a 6-3/4 by 3-3/4 inch notebook. They are 3-hole punched.
The outside sleeve reads:
Standard B&P NoTear Price Book Sheets 6¾ x 3¾ UNRULED No. S102-101 THESE SHEETS ARE MADE OF ATLANTIC BOND
The logo features a curtained shield that reads:
Standard B&P Blank Books and Loose Leaf Devices
At the bottom it reads:
Made in U.S.A.
These were from my grandfather's bookstore which closed in the 1940s. They are probably from the 1920s or early 1930s.
We have not counted the sheets in the sleeve as we did not want to destroy the packages: the stack is about 1/4 inch thick
6April2010
Price: $6.50 per Package
Blank Artistamps Sheet - Size Medium (12 stamps)
Each sheet features 12 blank stamps as well as a perforated border - it looks great when you create your image and use 2 or more stamps and the border - very artsy!
Each stamp measures 1-5/8 by 1-3/8 inch. One edge has a really cool color registration stripe.
19May2010
Traditional Virgin Sheepskin Parchment - 2x2 inch Square
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Specialty Inks, Paints & Pigments
The original paper! This is natural tanned parchment is made from sheepskin and cut into 2 by 2 inch squares. Although there are all kinds of uses for this special parchment, it has been created for magical rituals. Writing a request on parchment with specialty inks will add a permanence to your ritual requests.
As the parchment is a natural product, each piece is different.
Made in England
23January2010
Price: $3.50 each
DIY Music Box Kit Paper Refills - Package of 5
DIY Music Box
Once you've written your first tune on your DIY Music Box, you'll not be able to stop. So here are 5 more sheets of music paper to make your box sing.
Made in China
21June2009
$6.00 per Package
Patterned Asian Joss Paper
This Asian ceremonial metal-leaf paper is used in rituals and celebrations to ensure that we don't dwell too much on monetary pursuits. The papers are burned or torn, representing the riches of this world. Because of this, joss paper is also known as Spirit Paper.
Each sheet of rough paper is accented by a piece of silver leaf that has been attached to the sheet with adhesive. Also printed in the traditional manner in auspicious red ink are a variety of patterns and symbols. Then, each sheet has been brushed with an orange wash of paint to create a golden leaf from the original silver. An additional printing over the leaf in red features Asian characters.
Tear and glue to artwork for a unique effect without all the trouble and expense of leafing techniques. This is perfect for Asian artwork.
Each package contains 20 patterned Joss or Spirit Papers, measuring approximately 6-1/8 by 5-7/8 inches.
SilverCrow Classic, Updated 16June2009
Price: $3.85 per Package
Double Sheet Asian Joss Paper - Package of 10 Sheets
This Asian ceremonial metal-leaf paper is used in rituals and celebrations to ensure that we don't dwell too much on monetary pursuits. The papers are burned or torn, representing the riches of this world. Sometimes this is called Spirit Paper.
Each sheet of rough paper is accented by two pieces of silver leaf, attached to the sheet with adhesive. On half of the sheet, an orange ink or paint wash has been applied over the silver leaf, creating a golden leaf.
Each package contains 10 sheets of joss paper with silvered and golden leaves on each 4-1/2 by 8 inch sheet and maybe a sheet or two that was a bit irregular.
SilverCrow Classic, Updated 18March2010
Price: $1.75 per Package
Single Sheet Asian Joss Paper
Each sheet of rough paper is accented by a piece of silver leaf that has been attached to the sheet with adhesive. Half of the papers have then been brushed with an orange wash of paint to create a golden leaf from the silver.
Each package contains 30 single Joss sheets: 15 with silver leaf and 15 with golden. Each sheet measures approximately 5 inches square.
Price: $3.55 per Package
Bark Paper - 4 Assorted Sheets
This is the original paper of the Western Hemisphere! And, it is still made today just as it was over 700 years ago.
For hundreds of years, the Otomi Indians harvested the bark of naturally fallen fig and mulberry trees. They then washed it in the streams and then boil the bark in lime water. Then, the Indians beat the damp, pliable fibers and lay them out in the sun to dry.
This beautiful, primitive paper has an unsurpassed texture. You can certainly use it to make and bind books and for drawing, painting, and collage. It is especially striking when painted with opaque paints, such as gouache.
SilverCrow is offering you a set of 4 sheets, each approximately 6 inches by 8 inches. Pictured is a sample package, however, the colors in the packages vary as do the textures, as the paper is handmade.
Made in the Americas
Package of 4
Price: $9.00
Traditional Sheepskin Vellum
2-Inch Square Vellum Sheepskin
This is the stuff of history, of medieval manuscripts. This elegant piece of 5 by 8 inch kidskin manuscript vellum was carefully prepared by hand in the traditional manner. Each precious leaf is as lovely as the next. At one time, this was the paper of official manuscripts, indentures and other legal documents.
Because this is a natural material, please expect variation from sheet to sheet and within each sheet as well. Color may vary from eggshell to cream.
Use this for special thoughts, memories, spells or whatever you want to last for centuries!
SilverCrow Classic, re-Added 21May2010
Price: $19.85 per sheet
Carta a Mano di Amalfi - Amalfi Calling Cards
Amalfi Paper is made by hand from cotton rag and pressed at a 14th-centruy paper mill on Italy's Amalfi Coast. the deckled edges and distinctive watermarks make it an exquisite choice for special occasions.
Perfect for your very special projects, our Amalfi Calling Cards are made in the same manner as hundreds of years ago. Each card is 2-3/4" x 3-3/4". They arrive as traditional calling cards, without envelopes.
Made in Italy
Package of 5
Price: $3.75
one-half pound Paper Sampler Grab Bag
More Grab Bags & Assortments
What a superb selection of papers for cards, stationery, embellishments, collage, whatever! Each package is different. Illustration shows a representative sample of possibilities of the pieces in your packet. We have been collecting paper for years and we're including papers old and new, hand-made and manufactured, textured and more. Papers are all different sizes, textures and shapes.
Each is packaged separately in a generous 1/2 pound (or more, never less) package for your enjoyment.
Assembled in USA of Worldwide Pieces
SilverCrow Classic, Updated 15June2009
Out of Stock
Price: $12.50 per Package
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Papyrus Sheet
A 6” x 8” piece of reed paper, produced in Egypt just as it has been for thousands of years. Each sheet has its individual characteristics and colorings as papyrus is made with natural materials. Irregular edges identify this as the real thing!
Be sure to use a reed calame to decorate this for a perfect ancient Egyptian-themed project! Or make a book including several sheets and bind it with bamboo stalks.
Price: $3.85 each
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