SilverCrow Creations Holidays, Occasions & Celebrations - Get Well
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Old-Time Edwardian Reproduction Paper Mask: The Flu
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From about 1901 (right after the Victorian period) up to about 1910, or even as late as 1918 (after World War I), British society suffered a very rigid system, despite the new philosophies and politics floating about. The want (and need) for more liberal thought and a move for greater social acceptance of all British started despite the seemingly unmovable morés at the time.
The Edwardian Period was also known as the Belle Époque (Beautiful Era), a time for elegant masquerade balls with gorgeous gowns and absurd masks such as this, our out older doctor with a reflective monocle.
This mask arrives flat and is simple to wear with black ribbon on either side for securing your mask. It measures about 10-1/2 inches.
You certainly won't want to get anywhere near this sick fellow, that's for sure!
Made in England
29July2010
Price: $4.40 each
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Silvery Saint Charbel Medal - The Miracle Saint
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Saint Charbel (Youssef Antoun Makhlouf) is the first canonized saint from the Middle East. He is known as the Saint of Miracles. Saint Charbel was born to a poor family in Lebanon and drawn to the monastic holy life as a child, following his uncles. Later ordained a priest, he was known as a a holy and comforting soul.
He was struck by an illness when offering Mass on December 16, 1898, and died on Christmas Eve of the same year. Several months after his burial, dazzling bright lights surrounded his grave. His corpse secreted sweat and blood in the grave. Pilgrims from around the world traveled to petition the saint's intercession and were blessed with recovery and spiritual grace.
In 1925, Charbel was proposed for beatification and canonization. His grave was opened and his body appeared as though he had only died that day. This was acknowledged by theologians and physicians alike. After this, the number of pilgrims (of all religions) increased, as did the miracles of healing
Saint Charbel is beloved by many because of he return to faith and the reviving of the virtues of the soul that were brought about simply by his life and death. He is known for so many miracles, including the expulsion of grasshoppers, oil lamps burning and, of course, the healing of the souls and bodies of many patrons. A chapel in Mexico City honors a statue of Saint Charbel. There is a pole filled with ribbons tied by supplicants asking for intersession.
Two medals shown to illustrate front and back.
Made in Italy
29April2010
Price: $1.20 Each
Six-Strand Silvery Hearts Bracelet
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Our 6-strand silver beaded stretch bracelet is accented with charms and beads representing deities and spirits, hearts, coins and symbols. The strands are tied together with a removable white organza ribbon. This is a wonderfully elegant set of bracelets - wear them or take them apart for some truly charming components for your artwork.
This lovely set is perfect for the romantic at heart. They are also lovely gifts for those who work in cardiac care! My Mom was in the hospital not too long ago and wore a bracelet set like this and gave away one bracelet at a time to those who were kind to her! What a great idea, Mom!
One of our customers wore this lovely set on her wedding day. At the end oft he evening, she give each one of her special friends one of the strands as a keepsake!
Imported
3September2008
Price: $11.25 per Set
Saint Lazarus Medal - Patron Saint of the Ill and Friend to Dogs
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Saint Lazarus has long been known as the Patron Saint of the Sick, particularly of those sick with leprosy. He has represented the poor and the sick in literature, both religious and secular.
He is often pictured walking with crutches and in the presence of a dog or dogs who were known to lick his wounds and protect him. Perhaps these were the first therapy dogs. There are quite a few animal shelters named for Saint Lazarus.
Our medal is made of silvery metal in Italy.
25April2010
Price: $1.20 each
St Rock - Patron Saint of Dogs & More - Charm or Medal
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This lovely medal is just about 1 inch long and 5/8 inch long. St Rock was a French nobleman who was known for tending to the sick and the poor. He was able to miraculously cure so very many, but, alas contracted the plague himself. Not wanting to infect anyone else, he set off to the forest to die.
He was befriended by a dog who stole scraps of food from the family table and fed them to St Rock in the forest. He was able to recover with thanks to the dog, so his image generally shows a dog by his side. St Rock was falsely accused for being spy and spent the rest of his life in jail. He was tended to by an angel while imprisoned.
St Rock is the patron of those who are sick with the plague, cholera and other such afflictions. He is also the beloved patron saint of dogs, falsely accused people and invalids.
16February2010
Price: $1.30 each
Silvery Saint Peregrine Medal
Saint Peregrine lived a worldly youth and was quite involved in politics and very anti-Catholic. During an unsettling time he had struck St Phillip Benizi across the face. The saint immediately forgave Peregrine and turned the other cheek. This made an overwhelming impact on the young man who later converted.
St Peregrine was known for his wonderful sermons and kind personality. Later in life, he became the victim of a spreading cancer in his foot and was scheduled to have it amputated. The night before the operation, he prayed and received a vision of Christ, who, with a touch, healed Peregrines foot - the cancer was completely gone.
Although many people consider Saint Peregrine the Patron Saint of cancer patients, he is also the patron of the gravely ill - those with open wounds, AIDS patients and others as well.
21January2010
Price: $1.00 Each
Vintage Flash World Library Book: How to Overcome Anxiety
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Books like these are now a bit smaller and found at the check-out lanes at the grocery. We're not sure where this book was first sold, but we are sure that it's quite interesting. Would that it is a cure?!
The back reads:
You will be able to overcome anxiety by tracing its causes. Once you have done this, modern medicine and psychology can help you. Understand however, that medicines taken haphazardly are dangerous and do not resolve anything...
You should also remember that the anxious child of today will become the anxious adult of tomorrow. Read this World Flash book and learn how to live happily, free of your anxieties, thanks to...
FLASH WORLD LIBRARY FOR MODERN LIVING
Book F34F in the library, How to Overcome Anxiety, was published in 1970, so we're not sure of the techniques that are offered, but it is like any other self-help book - it's up tot he reader to decide.
This 4 inch by 4-1/2 inch by 1/4 softbound book is in pretty good condition for its age. Some of the binding adhesive is loose and the original 50¢ price has been altered to .25. These are old, unsold store stock that we found in Cleveland, Ohio.
There are some interesting illustrations and references to other books from the Flash World Library. With over 150 pages of advice, including some great illustrations typical to the 1960s and 1970s, we're sure you'll enjoy this.
Books from this era of this type were expected to be tossed out after use, so they are few and far between, especially in this fine condition!
Printed in Belgium
16November2009
Vintage Item, Limited Availability
Price: $6.50 each
Larger Day of the Dead Figure - Curandero
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Celebrating the healing powers, our Curandero might be a doctor, but more likely, we think him a shaman, or medicine healer.
Just like the rest of our Day of the Dead Figurines, each of these Muertos is hand sculpted and painted by traditional artisans in Mexico. S/he measures between 2-1/2 and 3 inches high. S/he holds a skull, an X-Ray or some other medical paraphernalia and may be dressed in any color scrubs - so please let us choose for you.
Hecho a Mano en Mexico
22October2009
Price: $12.50 each
Note Card - Have a Nurse Day
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What a great card for thanking a special nurse after a hospital stay - or a special home visiting nurse. Featuring four very serious duck-nurses, the front reads:
HAVE A NURSE DAY
Artist Simon Drew of the UK has also illustrated the back of the card as well with another duck who is almost drawn. It reads:
Intensive Care
The inside is blank for your own provocative message. Each 10% post consumer waste recycled paper card is packaged with a brightly tinted envelope that matches.
Made in Canada
Price: $2.50 Each
Day of the Dead Operation
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This wonderful Muerto vignette represents an operation - complete with anesthesia or other IV drip! Our Day of the Dead Surgeon treats the already prepped patient.
Just like the rest of our Day of the Dead Figurines, every Surgeon Muerto, patient (may be a man or woman) and table is hand sculpted and painted by traditional artisans in Mexico. S/he measures around 5 inches high. Even the type of operation may vary slightly. Please let us choose one for you.
Hecho en Mexico
1July2006
Price: $19.75 per Vignette
Tiny Day of the Dead Dentist
Whoa! This guy means business. He's got his sledgehammer all ready to repair a tooth - let's hope it's not yours!
This little muerto is made of several kinds of clay and is a wonderful update on the traditional Day of the Dead figures. And, just like all of our other Day of the Dead Figurines and vignettes, each of the these is hand made and hand painted, so please allow for some variation. The characters clothing colors may differ and the instruments of the trade (scissors, comb, etc., may be placed differently).
He measures about 2-1/2 inches high.
Made in Bolivia
13October2009
Out of Stock
Price: $7.35 Each
Day of the Dead Figure - Larger Nurse
Our enfermera, or nurse is quite the professional. All dressed in white, and ready to take care of you, she might be carrying just about anything - a tray of medicines, a bandage, a scalpel, etc.
Just like the rest of our Day of the Dead Figurines, she is hand sculpted and painted by traditional artisans in Mexico. Our nurse's uniform may vary slightly and may even sport a bit of color.
This, our larger nurse, measures around 4 to 4-1/2 inches high and is hand sculpted and painted by traditional artisans in Mexico, so please allow for variation.
2August2009
Price: $11.50 each
Saint Peregrine Cancer Kit
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Saint Peregrine, Patron of Cancer Patients, trusted greatly in the power of prayer. Afflicted with cancer of the foot, he turned to God for healing. Overnight, St Peregrine was richly rewarded for his faith and became completely cured of his cancer. This very special Saint Peregrine Cancer Kit allows you through the intercession of Saint Peregrine, to receive God's complete healing of their spirit, body and soul.
Each kit contains a 5-inch high resin statue of St. Peregrine, a 3/4-inch medal of St. Peregrine and a Pocket Token that measures 1-1/4 inch pocket token. Also included is a full-color tear-off holy card with a prayer to Saint Peregrine on the back.
20August2008
Price: $9.95 per Set
Elegant Glass Bottle of Lourdes Water
Statuette with Lourdes Water
Plastic Mary Bottle of Lourdes Water
Lourdes Water Mints
From the famous healing waters of Lourdes, France, this very special bottle holds the holy water of the famous waters of Lourdes. The lovely glass bottle features the image of Saint Bernadette and the Blessed Mother Mary as she appeared at the Miracle of Lourdes. The label reads:
Eau de Lourdes, Garantie d'Origine (Water from Lourdes, Guaranteed Original)
The bottle measures about 2-1/2 inches high.
Made in France
28February2009
Price: $7.00 each
Art Postcard - Barbara Kruger: Untitled (Your life is a perpetual insomnia), 1983
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Barbara Kruger is an American conceptual artist whose roots are in media and design. Her edgy collages are derived from found photographs (mostly culled from the sources she most derides in her work). Subsequent layers display her epigrams, pithy and arrogantly assertive.
Her tongue-in-cheek style is at once humorous and contemplative, sarcastic and true. This is certainly evident on this finely made art postcard print.
As appropriate today as it was in the 1980s when the artist originally captured this image and created the graphic overlay:
Your life is a perpetual insomnia
Don't you just know a million people who would agree?
Made in USA
17February2009
Price: $1.25 each
Get Well Card: I Was Pushed (Poor Humpty)
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We laughed out loud when we saw the front of this card. Humpty's expression is priceless:
I was pushed!
The inside greeting is special in it's tone:
Whatever happened, get well soon!!
The card measures 5 by 7 inches and is accompanied by an appropriate envelope.
Printed in USA
31January2009
Price: $2.50 each
Mini Day of the Dead Figure - Ambulance and Patients
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Hurrying on the way to the hospital, our Day of the Dead ambulance is full of muertos - from the driver to the patients. Some are hanging on and some are popping out the top. You can even see someone inside the windows. The figure measures about 2 inches high by 3-1/2 to 5 inches long - depending on the injuries!
Each of these is completely different from the next - even the condition of the suffering patients changes!
7December2008
Price: $15.00 each
Old-Time Edwardian Doctor Reproduction Paper Mask
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The mask arrives flat and is simple to wear with black ribbon on either side for securing your mask. It measures about 10-1/2 inches.
10September2008
Vintage Speedy Alka-Seltzer Cup (with Pill Holder)
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From way back in the 1960s, this still very useful cup was made for Alka-Seltzer! The little fellow in the logo was Speedy. This collapsible travel cup is great for a tote, a purse, pocket or glove box. It folds down to 2-3/8 inches in diameter by 1 inch high.
It opens to just about 3-inches tall. The lid contains a small covered compartment to hold 2 fizzy Alka-Seltzer tablets or other pills.
This is old store stock that was originally a give-away with the purchase of a box of Alka-Seltzer. The cup is very collectible, but, because it is in pristine condition, we're sure you could use it for its original purpose!
Two cups shown for illustration only.
Made in USA or Imported
10November2008
Vintage Item - Limited Availability
Price: $5.75 each
Day of the Dead Radiologist
We're not really sure if this is the doctor, or the radiograph technician. But, either way, s/he's holding an X-Ray and pondering the patient's treatment. The detail in the illustration shows the mini-radiograph.
All of our Day of the Dead figures are made by traditional artisans and are hand sculpted and painted by traditional Mexican artisans. Each of these statuettes measures about 3 inches high and is a bit different as they are all handmade! Please let SilverCrow choose one for you
28September2008
Price: $10.50 each
Art Postcard - High School Class Portrait, 1919
Life was was so different back in 1919 when this photograph was taken! Students are wearing masks so as not to catch or spread the flu! The anonymous photographer took this photograph in Canon City, Colorado in 1919 during an influenza epidemic.
18September2008
Price: $1.25 Each
Art Postcard - Headache
In just five moments this poor fellow managed to go from migraine to happy! We can only imagine the remedy that promised this sort of recuperation! From an old advertisement for headache powders or the like, this black and white postcard will be the perfect conduit for a get well note.
17September2008
Awareness Ribbon Charm with Pink Crystals
Saint Agatha Medal - Patron of Survivors
This charm is delicate but represents a powerful message regarding breast cancer awareness. Fashioned of antiqued modern pewter metal, its pink sparkle comes from the tiny crystals adorning it. It measures about 1 inch by 1/2 inch.
13June2006
Price $2.75 each
Professor Freud's Pillbox
This fine chrome pillbox closes tightly with a clasp to keep your meds safely inside. As you can see in the illustration, it is divided if you have trouble remembering which is the most important of your medications. Smartly gift-boxed and ready for giving, you might consider adding some Smarties candy inside as an added attraction. In fact, we'll include a package to make it easier for you!
Fans of Sigmund Freud will love the caption, Don't forget to take your meds floating in a cartoon cloud above the professor, who is relaxing on his patients' couch!
Of course, no drugs are included!
Price: $12.95 each
Six-Strand Golden Hearts Bracelet
Our 6-strand silver beaded stretch bracelet is accented with charms and beads representing deities and spirits, hearts, coins and symbols. The strands are tied together with a removable red satin ribbon. This is a wonderfully elegant set of bracelets - wear them or take them apart for some truly charming components for your artwork.
This lovely set is perfect for the romantic at heart. They are also lovely gifts for those who work in cardiac care! My Mom was in the hospital not too long ago and wore a similar bracelet set and gave away one bracelet at a time to those who were kind to her! What a great idea, Mom!
Price: $10.95 per bracelet Set
Vintage-Style My Time is Yours Charm
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Featuring Roman numeral clock numbers (from I to XII), this charming little charm reads in the center:
MY TIME IS YOURS
What better message might you give your love than that?! It's also a nice addition to a Get Well present or any other friendship gift.
Measuring about 7/8 inch in diameter, our oxidized brass charm has an antique feel. The oxidation brings out the detail in this quaint remembrance charm. Created from a 1950s original piece, the variation in the oxidation in the etching adds to the overall charm.
28August2008
Price: $2.75 each
Heart-Shaped Hot Water Bottle with Linen Sleeve
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Warm your heart or someone else's with this delightful turn on the ever-so-useful hot water bottle. This is a fully functional soft rubber hot water bottle - ready to use - just add the water. Then tuck it inside it's lovely linen cover and cinch up the tie to protect that sensitive skin. The bottle measures about 8-1/2 inches long by 8 inches wide.
10August2008
Price: $11.95 Each
Snap-On Head Notecard
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Susan Mrosek is the astonishing artist of these absolutely wonderful cards! We're not sure of the appropriate occasion for this card, but we are sure that it exists:
Sally has a special snap-on head designed like a jukebox, so she can slip in a dime and spin her favorite mood.
The wonderful print of the watercolor painting illustrates this so very expressively on the notecard, which of course is accompanied by an envelope.
30July2008
Price: $3.00 each
Mother's Little Helper Pillbox
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This fine chrome pillbox closes tightly with a clasp to keep your meds safely inside. The interior is divided if you have trouble remembering which is the most important of your medications. Smartly gift-boxed and ready for giving, you might consider adding some Smarties candy inside as an added attraction. In fact, we'll include a package of Smarties to make it easier for you!
Rolling Stone fans will enjoy the caption,
BETTER LIVING through CHEMISTRY
along with Mother and her wonderful turkey dinner!
08June2008
Hand Watercolored Greeting Card - i feel what you're going through...
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SilverCrow Creations is proud to offer this wonderful work of art that disguises itself as a greeting card! Created by J.Stone Cards, one by one, each card measures 3-3/4 by 7-1/4 inches, and is individually hand painted in watercolor, then hand-glittered on elegant 100% cotton cream colored card stock with a matching envelope.
This is a truly special card for anyone going through a difficult time in life. The sentiment:
i feel what you're going through because i've been there myself and though i know how hard it is now i also know you will be better than you were before very soon...
You'll rest assured that your missive will be treasured for years to come when sent inside one of these beautiful works of art
Each J. Stone card/verse/design etc is registered by COPYRIGHT and by TRADEMARK. Federal Law and Good Karma prohibit you from duplicating any of this without explicit permission from J Stone Cards, Inc.
Hand Painted, Glittered & Lettered in USA
28March2008
Price: $4.00 each
Hand Watercolored Greeting Card - I Am Willing to Believe...
SilverCrow Creations is proud to offer this wonderful work of art that disguises itself as a greeting card! Created by J.Stone Cards, one by one, each card measures 3-3/4 by 7-1/4 inches, and is individually hand painted in watercolor on elegant 100% cotton cream colored card stock with a matching envelope.
This is a truly special card for anyone going through a difficult time in life. We also think this a wonderful every day greeting as hope is always important. The sentiment:
i am willing to believe something else is possible
Hand Painted & Lettered in USA
26March2008
Hand Glittered Note Card - A Hard-Luck Crowd
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We are absolutely delighted to present this terrific Barbara Schriber Designs notecard. It seems only natural that we'd offer such delightful images that are hand glittered with German glass glitter!
These sweet little pets - two cats and a dog - have seen better days - they are all tied up with hand-glittered bandages! This makes the perfect card for someone recovering from an accident or suffering from hard luck of any sort.
Because this card is accented with glass glitter, please use care when handling the cards, and of course, such products adorned with glass glitter are not suitable for children.
Handmade in USA
22December2007
Price: $5.50 each
Savin' Up For Therapy Tin Bank
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Of course, it's impossible to predict when you'll crack up, but it's best to be prepared. One coin at a time. It's for your future. It's for your best. Each tin measures 3-1/2 by 4-1/2 inches. This great design is based on the Original Cash Stash™ - old bandage tins and other cans. On the front, a reminder:
I'm savin' up for some therapy!
The 1-1/4 by 1/16 inch coin slot on the top is labeled:
CHANGE IS GOOD
One one side:
Life is confusing. One minute you understand everything, and the next it feels like it's all blown apart. In these moments, you may want to talk with someone, or just have them sit there and listen. Of course, it's impossible to predict when you'll crack up, but it's best to be prepared. that's why we recommend starting your own Psych Fund™. One coin at a time. It's your future. It's for your best. It's because we care...
Life is confusing. One minute you understand everything, and the next it feels like it's all blown apart. In these moments, you may want to talk with someone, or just have them sit there and listen.
Of course, it's impossible to predict when you'll crack up, but it's best to be prepared. that's why we recommend starting your own Psych Fund™. One coin at a time. It's your future. It's for your best.
It's because we care...
On the other:
A penny a day keeps the madness away.
There's an tin-capped circle opening on the bottom to remove your coins, unless...oh, well, never mind that.
Made in China
16November2007
Price: $7.99 each
Hand Watercolored Greeting Card - Mountain Panel (Rational Explanations...)
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This serenely beautiful card features a blue misty mountain and moon, with the hand-lettered sentiment:
Rational Explanations rarely Ease Feelings
12November2007
Saint Lazarus' Crutch Charm
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Our little golden crutch charm represents his suffering, as he was often pictured with a single crutch. It measures about 1-1/4 inch high and about 3/8 inch at its widest. There is no loop, so to use it, you can attach a loop or cord through the top opening of the crutch. This allows it to lie at an angle, the position it is in when walking.
10November2007
Price: $2.30 Each
Elegant Plastic Bottle of Lourdes Water
From the famous healing waters of Lourdes, France, this very special bottle holds the holy water of the famous waters of Lourdes. The bottle is in the shape the Blessed Mother Mary as she appeared to Saint Bernadette at the Miracle of Lourdes. The label reads:
Eau de La Grotte de Lourdes, Garantie d'Origine (Water from the Grotto at Lourdes, Guaranteed Original)
But even more special is the molded
N.D. de Lourdes Notre Dame (Our Lady) of Lourdes
and on the back:
Mary's blue crown is really the bottle's cap. We discovered this wonderful bottle of the Holy Waters of Lourdes when Mom was in hospital. It is so very practical for hospitals, assisted living facilities and nursing homes because it is plastic and resists breaking. But we think the bottle quite elegant as well.
The bottle measures about 6 inches high and the cap adds another 1/2 inch. The base measures about 1-1/4 inch wide.
9November2007
Price: $8.50 each
St Dymphna Medal - Patron of Mental Illness
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Saint Dymphna was the daughter of a pagan Irish chieftain and a Christian woman..
Her traumatic family life has made her a sympathetic patron of those with family problems, mental illness and other nervous disorders.
This makes a very special good protection medal (of oxidized modern pewter).
Price: $1.75
Mended Heart Necklace
Has someone special helped you mend your broken heart? Or, do you know of a heart needing repair? Then this necklace is the perfect treasure. Created by Classic Hardware from a traditional tattoo design, our mended heart pendant measures about 1 inch high and sits on a 16-inch ruby faceted crystal rosary chain.
We think this perfect for recovering from a broken heart or, indeed for someone recently recovering from heart surgery. The necklace arrives in a lovely fabric gift bag for presentation.
24October2007
Price: $37.50 Each
Song of Creation by Saint Francis of Assisi
In 1225 the infirm St. Francis was living in a hut in a church garden. As ill as he was, he wrote this poem in which he looks on the face of creation and blesses it in its totality.
The text of his poem in this volume is a translation by Matthew Arnold. The publisher has illuminated each line with paintings. Praised be my Lord for our brother the Wind is accompanied by a Corot painting of trees bent before a gale, and also an illustration by Frank Papé in which a dove is borne joyously upward. In this manner two faces of wind are shown, and the words made more vividly manifest.
In the last year of his life St. Francis, greatly hampered by his illness and progressing blindness, lived in a reed hut in the garden of the church of St. Damian. There he composed this song in which he expressed his kinship with the various aspects of creation. G.K. Chesterton writes of St. Francis:
"He was above all things a great giver, and he cared chiefly for the best kind of giving which is called thanksgiving."
This 35-page jacketed hardcover book is an elegant presentation of an inspirational work and is filled with glorious illustration in celebration of the heavens, the stars, the water, the earth. living beings and truth.
Printed in Singapore
25October2007
List Price: $18.95 SilverCrow Price: $9.95 each
Hand Watercolored Note Card - Surviving
SilverCrow Creations is proud to offer this wonderful work of art that disguises itself as a greeting card! Created by J.Stone Cards, one by one, each card measures 3-3/4 by 7-1/4 inches, and is individually hand painted in watercolor on elegant 100% cotton cream colored card stock with a matching envelope. It is blank inside, reading on the outside:
once you have gone through the worst that could ever happen, and survived it: you will have transcended fear & anger & sorrow in a way that will set you free forever more...
We love the sentiment, especially as it is complemented by the rainbow of color beyond the natural tree doorway, with the soaring birds flying free.
Hand Painted in USA
21August2007
What a Relief Note Card
Susan Mrosek is the astonishing artist of these absolutely wonderful cards! For retirement, or just for relaxation, or empathy:
What a relief that as we age we retain our scars on the outside, rather than on the inner cuff.
It is.
04July2007
Letterpress Note card - Half Full
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We just love letterpress cards and letters. The elegance of vintage stationery is all but forgotten. We're simply delighted that some smaller companies are offering the same high-quality papers and designs with a modern touch - so we can offer them to you! And, of course, because it is letterpress, you can feel the letters with your fingers.
These letterpress notes are printed by hand on antique letterpresses. The illustrations are engraved into magnesium plates. The cards are placed by hand into the press where the images are transferred by relief method, creating an impression you can see and feel. What an inspirational message:
half full
So, if the receiver dare interpret it otherwise by picture alone, s/he will be made aware by the sentiment. The card measures 3-1/2 by 5 inches and is accompanied by a faux wood print envelope.
29May2007
Reflexology Foot Chart to Good Health and Fortune, A Gift Card
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This fun card might even improve your health - or, better yet, yours and the person who receives the card, too! The card itself measures 7 inches long and is die cut in the shape of a foot (an elegant one, we might add).
Your good health and fortune are at your feet. Pressure points on the soles and toes correspond to various nerves, glands and organs throughout the body. Not only can relief of pain be obtained, but better health and zest for life can be achieved. There are instructions inside the card. And, you'll receive a mailing envelope as well!
This card, while based on some science, is intended for your entertainment and pleasure. We cannot guarantee that following its directions will cure any malady or ailment.
Printed in China
28May2007
Ducks in Bed Enclosure Card
This is a honeymoon couple of a different sort - our two ducks are enjoying breakfast in bed and they look as happy as can be! This sweet enclosure card (not for mailing) is the perfect size for a note to be delivered with your gift - for the couple hosting a party, for a wedding, shower, or even a get-well when both are overcoming the flu!
24February2007
Price: $1.50 each
Tatters Note Card
Susan Mrosek is the astonishing artist of these absolutely wonderful cards! We've all been here at one time or another, so this makes the perfect card for a friend in need of comfort (perhaps you might even send one to yourself):
I'll collect my tatters, the perfect pieces of me, and notch them together in an informal pattern just to suggest myself. Then I can start the welding process, and in a short breath, I'll be fine.
We hope so.
17May2007
VooDooBaby™ Midnight Driver
Midnight Driver drives out your darkest fears and makes your enemy dysfunctional! (Don't we all need several of these!) He measures about 2-1/2 by 1-1/2 inches. We just love his tiny heart and his pierced ear!
Each VooDoo Baby is hand-writhed from a single string of cotton thread. Amazingly, there is no wire inside the doll to support the structure. The creation of each VooDooBaby takes not only excellent artisanship, but also a great deal of attention, patience and care. They are an expression of imagination, creativity and appreciation and are not for real and possess no curse effect whatsoever - but wouldn't it be nice if they could?
Imported or Made in USA
12February2007
Price: $9.95 each
A Hundred Wishes - White with Red Bow
Available in Pink and in Blue
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What would you do with a hundred wishes? Each roll has one hundred WISH tickets tied with a tag announcing what you would do with them:
If I had a hundred wishes I would give them all to you
This tiny roll of real tickets makes an excellent party favor or unusual gift for someone special. These are white, but they are also available in Pink and in Blue. A perfect gift for your Valentine, on that special day - or, to make any day special. We think they'd make a great wedding or graduation gift as well!
Of course, what better addition than these to a birthday scrapbook?
31January2007
Price: $8.50 per Roll
Bag of Cheer
Bag of Happiness
Simple Rules for Living
A Pineapple for hospitality and friendship, a Clover for luck, a Heart for love, an Angel to watch over you, and a Dove for peace and new beginnings - these things are meant to cheer. Our set of five tokens arrive in a cheerful yellow sheer organza bag.
So, if someone needs a lift, this is just the right thing:
· A Pineapple for hospitality/friendship · A Clover for luck · A Heart for love · An Angel to watch over you · A Dove for peace and new beginnings
This set of five modern pewter charms is a lovely get well gift or something for anyone needing a smile. A little card explaining the charms..
29December2006
Compare at: $12.00 Our Price: $9.95 Per set
A Hundred Wishes
Available in White with a Red Ribbon
This tiny roll of real tickets makes an excellent party favor or unusual gift for someone special. Available in Pink or Blue, they are quite obviously appropriate for baby showers, but any one with a run of bad luck or with the blues will certainly be cheered by such good karma!
12DECEMBER2006
Price: $8.50 per Roll of 100 Tickets
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Color Pink Blue
Holy Cards - St Dymphna, Patron of Mental Health
St Dymphna Medal
Saint Dymphna was the daughter of a pagan Irish chieftain and a Christian woman.
Each set includes five standard-sized prayer cards, all the same. On the back of each card is a devotion to St Dymphna.
Printed in Italy
7October2006
Package of 5
Price: $2.75
Many Occasion Inspirational Card: A Break in the Clouds
Graphic Artist Janeen Koconis created this elegant note card from her artwork called punctuation. Her elegant artwork accompanies the special sentiment from E.B. White:
A break shows in the clouds, and all is changed.
On the inside:
In matters of the human spirit, everything is possible.
The designer believes that a greeting card is not frivolous, rather, the opposite - that it has utility: a card can be a handshake or a kiss.
This is a square card in a square envelope - it may require additional postage.
20May2007
Box of 50 Non-Sharpening Glitter Pencils
We first discovered non-sharpening pencils about 20 years ago when a relative was in the hospital! All is well now, and our great discovery is no less wonderful today. There is no need for a pencil case with a non-sharpening pencil - with eraser, as well! When the pencil point dulls, you simply pull the plastic nib out, push it into the top of the pencil (under the eraser) and a new, sharp, ready to use pencil lead pushes through to the bottom. There are 11 leads in each pencil.
The hospital staff was so enamored by our pencils, that we soon came to realize what a great thank-you gift they are for an office group! So, in lieu of a box of candy, try a box of pencils for your next gift of gratitude.
This set of pencils is glittery: pink, purple, blue, green and yellow pencils have matching erasers.
Display Box of 50 Pencils
Price $15.00 box
Art Postcard - Clown Feet
From the creator of the ever so popular Addams Family, this always happy clown rests his large feet in a giant bowl, with his gigantic shoes set aside for the day. Typical of many of Addams' drawings the contrast of detail and hinted images highlights the clown's relaxation - with the stage hinted behind.
Consider this card for someone ready for relaxation, whether it be for recuperation, retirement or just a hard day!
Printed in USA 11May2006
Vintage Codeine Pharmacy Label
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Vintage Prescriptions
Terpin Hydrate with Codeine was a popular cough medicine from the late 1800s until the mid 1990s. It is no longer available in the United States because the FDA banned it on the grounds that it had not been proven effective. It was used for coughs and colds, chronic bronchitis and such. This label of the once over-the-counter medicine reads:
ELIX. TERPIN HYDRATE & CODEINE, N.F. Each fl. oz. contains Codeine (Opium derivative) 1 gr. WARNING MAY BE HABIT FORMING. Alcohol 38 to 42%. DOSE-Adults, 1 teaspoonful every 3 or 4 hrs. Take only when needed and not continuously. IMPORTANT-Persistent coughs may indicate the presence of a serious condition. Do not use this preparation when the cough has persisted for 10 days without securing competent advice. NET FL. OZS. PACKED BY LAWS DRUG STORE Prescription Specialists 221 S. Fifth St. Columbus, Miss. Phone FA 8-3456
The fluid ounces and pharmacist's name were left blank to be filled in upon filling the prescription. These are gummed seals, so they must be moistened before using. We suggest that you use a sponge or moistener as these are vintage. Some may require a touch of paste or glue to help them stay put.
23May2007
Price: 95¢ each
Mad Hatter Pillbox
More Pillboxes, Boxes & Bags
More Alice & Friends
This fine chrome pillbox closes tightly with a clasp to keep your meds safely inside. The interior is divided if you have trouble remembering which is the most important of your medications. Smartly gift-boxed and ready for giving, you might consider adding some Smarties candy inside as an added attraction. In fact, we'll include a package to make it easier for you!
Lewis Carroll and Alice in Wonderland fans will enjoy the caption, MEDS...or MADNESS! encircling the Hatter himself, who is playing cards, drinking tea, and of course, postulating!
10May2006
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Life's Little Miseries Fine Gift Wrap
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This elegant gift wrap features a number of vignettes highlighting those miserable little events that highlight depressing days. Whether it be falling from a tree, getting a scolding or being marooned on a miniature island, these vintage scenes certainly will nudge a chuckle from even the most despondent of gift recipients.
We think this so very appropriate for a get well gift, or for someone suffering a recent break-up. And, as with all great gift wrap, you'll find it brilliant when used in your book art, collage and assemblage projects. It is so gorgeous, you might even consider framing it!
Superbly printed on 20 by 28 inch sheets of fine and sturdy paper.
SilverCrow Classic
Price: $5.00 per sheet
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