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![]() Gifts are special at J.J. Cardinal's largely because of the unique things you'll find in our shoppe. Lot's of hand-crafted, artistic pieces. Many are one-of-a-kind. We have grouped items on this page into 5 broad categories (see list, below). If you would like more information about any of our featured products, give us a call: toll free 1-866-818-6295. Louise Dawson, founder & owner |
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Free
Gift Wrap Some young people wanted to make a special statement for Grandparent's Day, recently. After selecting some very special gifts, the kids requested plain gift wrap so they could customize the package later at home. The kids' father was kind enough to drop us a note with photo: Louise: Thanks again for taking such great care of us yesterday. I'm sure Mom and Dad will love the gifts from their grandchildren. The girls had fun decorating last night...We'll see you next time!!! - Jim |
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My mother Marie and I took a jaunt
to Royal Oak (MI) recently to pick up an order placed with stained glass and paper college
artist Marsha Filipiak. My mother used to live across from Marsha many moons ago, and we
had a nice time reminiscing while taking a tour of Marsha’s studio and workrooms. Coming
soon by Marsha: digital collage compositions table top art, wall art, and boxes. |
Mystic The triangular body of Marsha’s Mystic Garden Stake is made out of marbled stained glass. She then solders swirls and spirals made of heavy-duty copper wire and finishes it off with a copper coil that contains two clear glass baubles. A hook at the top hangs it off a 48” steel crane. The steel crane and copper will develop a lovely patina over time. Mystic is 11” long and 2¼” wide, $26.95 and available in red and pink only (3 left). |
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We recently ordered an assortment of her cutters that we thought you’d enjoy! Choose from northern cardinal, beehive, dragonfly, frog, hummingbird, and squirrel. Each one comes colorfully carded and with a recipe. Be a stand-out this holiday season (don’t be just one of the flock) with Ann’s unique tin cookie cutters. They are made in the U.S.A., and $4.25 each. |
![]() These Cookie Cutters Cardinal Cookie Cutter #106 Size 5¼"H |
![]() Squirrel Cookie Cutter #121 Size 4.75" H |
![]() Hummingbird Cookie Cutter #045 Size 5¾""H |
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![]() Bird Cookie Cutter - Model# 28-028 Note: Each cookie cutter comes with detailed recipes to bake and decorate cookies. With "Make More Cookies" you can create beautiful cookies in your own kitchen. |
Dragonfly Cookie Cutter #027 Size 5"W |
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Beehive Cookie Cutter #155 Size 4" H x 4-1/8" W > |
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New Birds & Berries Floor Lamp
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Ceramic Bird Desk Lamp - "crackle
finish" 14½" tall. $28.95 |
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"Meadowbrook gourds are grown and crafted with love and care to bring smiles and warmth to your home for years to come."
Carved silhouette of a butterfly or hummingbird adorns these "gourd
lamps" from Meadowbrook Gourds of Carlisle, PA. Gourd lamps are nearly 5"
in diameter and includes electric light with on/off switch in cord. |
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Welcome lamp by Meadowbrook Gourd....crafted right
here in the USA by American craftspersons. (In other words, not another mindless
foreign import item at Micheals or Lobby Hobbie.) The lamp is made from an
American-grown gourd that is nearly 8" inch diameter. $69.95
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Meadowbrook
Gourds' Fruit bowl apples and pears, about 3 to 4" in diameter with
realistic leaf at top. $10.95 each. |
| see also the bird houses and butterfly habitat made by Meadowbrook Gourd >> | |
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shopping baskets by BIA, a "fair trade" company - which is important - it means the craftspersons making these products has been fairly compensated. Master weavers handcrafted each basket in Ghana and measurements are approximate. Making the baskets have put dozens of people to work who had no other way to earn a living. Now they have money for education and other needs. Available in two styles: One local customer uses the round basket to transport her newborn, another uses the baskets to hold her latest knitting projects. A basket you’ll have for a lifetime. |
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Line Drawings by TomasikWe have featured our new Michigan-based wildlife artist Cynthia Tomasik recently in Louise Notes - a regular feature here at jjcardinal.com. These one-of-a-kind pen & ink drawings are all originals and hand-colored. The items she has presently featured at our shop (left) are matted and framed. 5" x 7" original is $55. 8" x 10" original is $68. Tomasik also offers custom illustrations of beloved pets and wildlife scenes. Louise can provide details; Tomasik drew a special portrait of Louise's cat: Ripley! |
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Our new lights are magical.
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The
Night Lights from Bella Luz Studios (Luminettes - see left) are 4" x 5" x 2". $49 Several different colorful panel inserts are available including birds, friendship hand, stars and trees (shown), insects, etc. Please ask for description of current inventory when ordering. It feels good supporting fine American made art. Starstruck? Here are a few “famous” people who
have love Bella Luz’s lights: |
Tri-Corner Lamps (right & below) from
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Cute
Little Cardinal Gift Tote Use can use this little gift bag and fill with your favorite items, note cards, jewelry, or any thoughtful gift. Great for holding gifts to a hostess, teacher or a friend. 6½" x 5" made in the USA, machine washable. Item #AC18419. $3.95 |
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"Got anything with cardinal's on
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Cardinal
Single Spiced Mug Mat Place a warm tea or coffee mug on the mat to release aromatic scent. Protects table top, too. Filled with real spices. 5" x 5" made in the USA. Item #ACS11419. $3.95 |
Karen says, “After sketching a design idea, I head out to my garage-studio, where
my power tools reside. I cut and sand the piece (or pieces) I will need from aspen wood.
Then it is back to my indoor studio to work on the next steps of the process of drawing
the design, wood burning to etch the image, use acrylic paints to color the designs, and
finish it off with an acrylic sealer. The whole process, from start to finish, is done by
one person--me!” |
Karen
Anderson, artist, original art crafted in Wisconsin, USA! wall plaques - painted images on wood - all designs are etched into aspen using a wood-burner. The plaque is then painted with acrylic and finished with a protective coating. Each plaque is roughly 7" x 7" and regularly sells for $39.00 NOW 1/2 OFF ... $19.50 each! |
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What comes to mind when you think of the phrase: gift shop? Cheap imports? Lil' old Ladies that smell like mothballs? Some really tacky merchandise that has collected dust for decades on shelves with yellowed handwritten signs that read: "U-break, U-buy". None of the above applies to JJ Cardinal's....one of the most unique shops on this side of the universe.
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Janet Ontko Clay
Forms - from Fresno, California |
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Janet's new stoneware statuary... |
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St. Francis in slate, with twigs, 5¼ x 9¼ x 2, $48 |
Lady Bug in blue, retired!, 8" x 8" x 2", $42 |
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Maple Leaf in brown, 8" x 8" x 2", $42 |
Words: "LOVE" Approx. 7¾” x 4½” in size $26.00 |
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Words:
"Peace" |
Dragonfly Welcome - blue slate - $46 |
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Heron Welcome in slate blue, 8 x 10 x 2, $46 |
Songbird - brown, 8
x 8 x 2, $42 Hummingbird in white, 8 x 10 x 2, $46 |
ONE HUNDRED HORSES creative figurines - framed tiles Designs available: horses, bears, frogs, turtles, seals, rams, dogs, salmon ornaments, rabbits and reindeer. Each animal is gift boxed with an enclosure card. |
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Sweet
Bird (above) |
Heart Line Bear (above) Light green crackle glaze with heart line accent. Also available in "turquoise" and "shiny copper". 1¾" high x 2½" wide x 2¾" long. $31. |
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Small Bear with
Beads (left) 3” L x 2” H, shown in Rusty finish. Says Apter: "This finish is created by dappling a rusty stain with the smoke interacting with the unstained areas of the piece. I love the earthy quality this creates. It is as if you have been digging in an ancient ruin and unearthed this piece from ancient times." $31. |
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See also: solar chimes - another neat product made right here in Michigan >> |
Cohen Tiles Michael Cohen and resident artists at Cohen Title Works have been making neat, functional stoneware for 42 years. Initially they made a variety of stoneware bowls, mugs, and trays etc. In 1997 they created a line of Blue Tiles tiles that have become extremely popular. So popular that they stopped making most everything but Blue Tiles. There are nearly 3 dozen different designs. These unique handmade tiles are individually cut from stoneware clay. Original designs are pressed into the tile. It is then colored with brilliant blue glaze and highlighted with molten glass. |
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One size. One glaze color: blue. It works. Here are a few samples of Cohen Blue Tiles now in-stock: shooting star, sea turtle, butterfly, earth, house, sitting cat, and pig/sunrise. Call us to see what we have on hand. Examples of a few more tile designs >> |
![]() spoon rest (right) $20. style available "half-moon" (not shown) |
![]() sponge holder $14. styles available: fish with waves |
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Charley Harper's "Autumn
Edibles" male northern cardinal 6"x 6" tile by Motawi Tileworks Crafted in the US of A. Item #6673 $68.00 |
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Charley Harper's "Cardinals
Consorting"male and female northern cardinal on sweetgum 6"x 8" designed and manufactured in America Item #6873 $86.00 |
this item is also available in ebony frame, |
Charley Harper's "Gregarious
Grosbeaks..."on sage background. 4" x 4" Made in the USA Item #4474. $32.00 |
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Charley Harper's "songbirds"2 tiles - sold separately (available right and left facing) gray blue background 4"x 8" by Motawi Tileworks, Ann Arbor MI Item #4868 $49.00 each |
Stoneware mugs safe to use in either a microwave or dishwasher. Approx. 4½” x 5¼” x 3½” in diameter. Holds 16 to 18-ounces of liquid. Each one handmade, and will vary slightly from photos shown. Most mugs retail for $28.95 unless otherwise noted.
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designed and crafted by American
artisan, JoAnn Stratakos, potter from MudWorks in Stroudsburg, PAsee
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left: Moo-Tilda |
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(above Left to right: Giraffe, sheep, crow munching watermelon) |
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(above Left to right: snowflake, Santa, butterfly) |
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(above Left to right: purple coneflower, fido, white daisy) |
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More Ceramic creations from JoAnn Stratakos at MudWorks - Made In The USA Craft |
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Bumble Bee Dip Bowl, 5" wide, 3" tall. $28.95 |
Cow Snack or Dip Bowl, 5½" x
3½". $28.95 |
Bunny Bank, 5" x 6". $38.95 |
Mudwork's Turtle Bank 5½" x 5"
$38.95 |
Bumble Bee
Utensil Holder, 4¼" dia. x 5½" $42.95 |
Mudworks: Bumble Bee Snack Plate,
8"x 8" $28.95 |
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Tea Light
Holder by JoAnn Stratakos Dragonfly design - (left) - 4" high x 3¾" diameter, $24.00 |
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Inspired Stoneware Gifts Refrigerator Magnets - Cardinal with birdhouse, 1½" x 2¼" each one is hand crafted, high-fired stoneware, one of a kind, and only $5.95 each! >> Please respect our minimum web-order: $10 plus shipping. |
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Single Oak leaf magnet (near right), 2¾” wide x 3¾”
high. $12.95 |
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![]() Guy Paul SculpturesTriple Maple leaf magnet, 3” wide x 5” high. $15.95 Triple leaf oak magnet, 3¾” wide x 5” high. $15.95 |
![]() Five leaf Oak branch Larger, attractive leaf sculptures 11" x 17", $58.95 in oak and maple. |
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Mug-a-licious 15-oz. - great for hot cocoa!, leaves room for the marshmallows!
Dishwasher safe; delicate and realistic designs by artist Marjolein Bastin, guaranteed to
brighten your day ....we're excited - they're made in the USA! Eastern Bluebird,
Goldfinch. |
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Mugs! Like the group above, these attractive designs below are
all made in USA, 15 oz., $11.95 each. Select from (L to R) Woodpecker, Chickadee, Finch, Blue Jay, and Cardinal. Also, the prints match "mouse pads" and "doormats" also shown on this page - great for bundling a gift for that bird lover on your shopping list! |
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Aspen Bay Candles - Simply Better and Pure . Aspen
Bay Candles are recognized as a leader in fine fragrance, and highly fragranced candles
with long burn times. They make a most beautiful gift as each one is elegantly gift
boxed. All Aspen Bay container candles shown are made out of soy. Soy is clean
burning and contains no petrol products, and if a soy candle is spilt it cleans up easily
with soap and water. Reserve - this is Aspen's everyday "Signature collection" 20 oz hand-poured candle with decorative pewter lid and re-usable container, 85+ hours burn time, $26.95 Hand Crafted with Pride in the U.S.A.
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The
Original Aspen Bay Pineapple Pine Cone Two fragrances: - Cinnamon Beignet "smells like Grandma's cooking" - Trimming the Tree "smells like the holidays" Each is attractively gift-boxed and proudly stands 5" high x 5½ inches in diameter. 80+ hours burn time. Made in USA. $31.95 |
Reserve Signature by Aspen Bay Decorator tip: Group three of these little containers for a beautiful display! |
![]() Fire Log - Aspen Bay's North Woods Collection. Made with their best-selling fragrance: Cinnamon Beignet 18+ hours burn time, 3” x 4½”. Product of the greater US of A. $24.95 |
Decorative Facial Tissue HoldersA creative, artistic cover for standard upright tissue boxes (size, 6" x 5" x 5"), black-capped chickadee illustration silk-screened on all four sides, $18.95. |
Reserve Mercury Teardrop Votive Aspen Bay's cute 8-oz. hand-poured candle inside mercury glass that has a hand-etched tear drop pattern. Re-usable container, 25+ hours burn time, $19.95 "This glass has the most beautiful opalescent silvery sheen - very popular this season!" |
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(JJ Cardinal Tip: Plan on replacing suction cup every year or so - perhaps on the same day you change batteries on smoke detector? Just a thought....) |
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Mad Bluebird Mug12oz. $9.95 15 oz. $11.95 |
Mr.
Mad Bluebird Trivet Attractive ceramic title inset in a rich, solid wood frame. Overall size: 7-9/16" x 7-9/16". $22.95 |
Mr. Mad Bluebird Coaster Set - 4" Round decorative coasters box 4½" round by 1¾" deep. Image by Michael L. Smith. Comes in a decorative storage container with The Mad Bluebird on lid. $10.95 |
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Mad Bluebird Jigsaw Puzzle500 Pieces. $12.95 Mr. Mad
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Mr. Mad Bluebird Hand Painted Glass Ornament3" diameter. Lovely art is actually painted on the inside of the glass! (How do they do that?) Silk box included. Insanely priced at just: $15.95 (temp. out of stock) |
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Pure Balsam Fir Oil One-half ounce. 100% pure & made in USA! Pure balsam fir oil has an aroma that recalls the unmistakable scents of the holiday season. $7.95 |
Balsam Filled
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Weighted
Door Stoppers Orange tabby cat, 9” wide x 15” tall x 6” deep, silkscreened, made in the USA. $26.95 Other weighted door stoppers also available, (not shown): |
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Squirrel Mugs -
Stoneware mugs dishwasher safe & holds 10 fluid oz. |
Squribble Pad Please respect our minimum web-order: $10 plus shipping. |
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Squirrel Sign Painted steel sign: "welcome to the nut house" from the American Sportsman Sign Company*. 11¼" x 15¾". $12.95 Note: the manufacturer does not recommend this painted metal sign to be display outdoors. (*import alert - printed in China.) |
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Special 15th
Anniversary - Limited Edition The "Original" Singing Bird Clock A different authentic (actual bird song recordings from Cornell University) bird song announces each hour. Light sensor deactivates bird sounds when room is dark. Features these favorite backyard birds: American robin, northern mockingbird, blue jay, house wren, tufted titmouse, Baltimore oriole, mourning dove, black-capped chickadee, northern cardinal, white-throated sparrow, and house finch. 13" clock, $26.95 8" clock, $16.95 Says Louise, J.J. Cardinal's owner, founder, chief cook and bottle-washer: "We can't believe it was 15-years ago when we received two cases of these clocks, and never really "unpacked" them. People just plucked them from their shipping cartons and said, "I gotta have one of these!" Don't dawdle, they're only back for a limited time." |
Audubon Singing Bird Clock
North American song birds make these clocks an attractive addition to any room. Hear one of twelve of the most popular song birds announce each hour. Complete with light sensor to turn off bird songs when room is dark. Officially licensed by the National Audubon Society and introduced in 1997, the Singing Bird Clock features awesome, clear audio recordings by Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology. Matte green frame. 3 "AA" Batteries required (not included). Available in 2 sizes: -- 9" diameter $21.95 -- 13" diameter $28.95 * birds heard on Audubon clocks: summer tanager, song sparrow, purple martin, American goldfinch, wood thrush, common yellowthroat, eastern meadowlark, Carolina wren, eastern bluebird, red-winged blackbird, yellow warbler, hermit thrush. |
Monarch
Butterfly Wall Clock Hand crafted in the U.S.A. by Terri Floyd. 13” x 13”; bottom pendulum moves with the seconds; made from 1/4” thick wood, and cut to the shape of a monarch butterfly. Vibrantly detailed, $52.00 |
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The artistic sculpture below are original works from Bovano of Cheshire, an original American company of craftspeople and designers producing some of the finest handmade vitreous (glass) enamel fused to copper by kiln firing. Treasures, over 50 years in the making. Each piece has three dimensional appeal - depth is typically 1/2" to 3/4". Proudly crafted in Cheshire, Connecticut USA |
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Sunburst Double Layer This striking sculpture is an original Bovano design, hand made in Connecticut: 20"diameter bronze center and copper coated rods. Designed to be wall mounted or tabletop with optional stand. $435.00 Optional stand (sold separately) $30. |
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Piping Plover
7" W x 12" H. Wall sculpture. $117.00 |
Piping
Plover Tabletop Sculpture Piping Plover tabletop accent in copper enamels 5 x 5 x 6H $99.00 |
Great Blue Heron in Flight 10" W x 6" H, W-303 $120.00 |
Red-bellied
Woodpecker 8"w x 11"h, item W-4151 $120.00 |
Rose-breasted Grosbeak on limbitem #W-4116 5" x 8" $105. |
Blue Jay with
pine coneitem #W-4124 7" x 8" $105. |
Female Northern Cardinal on dogwood limbitem #W-4113 5" x 7" $105. |
Male
Northern Cardinal on dogwood limbitem #W-4112 5" x 7" $105. |
Eagle in flightitem #W-839 9" x 12" $120. |
Eastern
Bluebird on dogwood limbitem #W-4108 5" x 7" $105. |
Chickadee on pine boughitem #W-414 5" x 7" $90. |
Hummingbird
with wood lillyitem #W-442 7" x 6" $88. |
Goldfinch
with pink Astersitem #W-464 5" x 10" $105. |
Tufted
Titmouse on pine boughitem #W-4129 6" x 8" $105. |
Goldfinch
on birchitem #W-4177 8"W x 11"H $120. |
White-breasted
Nuthatch on birchitem #W-4153 8"W x 11"H $120. |
Dragonfly check-wingeditem #W7619 5" x 4" $55. |
Red spotted
purple butterfly on Turk's Cap lilyitem #B-10 6"W x 15"H $155. |
Monarch Butterflyitem #B-80 6" x 8" $85. |
Monarch
Butterfly - open wingsitem #B-3 6"W x 4"H $72. |
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Blue morpho
butterfly - open wingsitem #B-1 6"W x 4"H $72. |
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Located in the scenic Blue Ridge mountains of Western North Carolina, Renaissance Glass artists have been handcrafting decor glass for over 30 years. Renaissance Glass is well known across the USA and Canada for original glass designs, and hand crafted jewelry created by highly skilled, glass artisans. |
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Flamingo - proudly stands 4¼" tall, $6.95; Flying Pig - 5" wide, $14.95; Dragonfly 6" wide, $16.95 |
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spider web 8" diameter, $19.95; white cat 5" tall, $16.95; black lab (dog) 4¾" wide, $16.95 |
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Kitras Art GlassModern Designs for the Home, Garden and Lifestyle creatively created in Canada since 1994 All that is required to make glass is sand, soda ash, pot ash, lime and high heat. History sets the beginning of glass production nearly four thousand years ago in Mesopotamia. The Process of making glass was discovered while potters fused sand and minerals while firing their clay. One clever Mesopotamian managed to form a glass tube and blow a bubble at the end creating the first blowpipe and hence the art of glassblowing. Kitras Art Glass follows in this centuries old tradition, and is continuing the tradition of glassblowing. See Also: new hummingbird feeders by Kitras - beautifully hand-crafted artwork that also functions as a feeder >> |
Tree of Enchantment by Kitras Art Glass Inc. Hand-blown globes 2” to 10” in diameter, in a variety of colors. 2” Enchantment Ball - Includes little written cards of encouragement. Choose from words of: Hope, Joy, Prosperity, Wisdom, Peace, and Gratitude. Please specify style when ordering. $25.00 6” Enchantment Ball Includes little written cards of encouragement. Choose from words of: Family, Friendship, Life, Remembrance, and Sisters. Please specify style when ordering. $52.50 |
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Kitras Egg Suncatcher
We have the perfect items to fill your child's Easter basket this season!
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Snowflake Suncatcher by Kitras Like people - no two snowflakes are alike. Show those you love that they are like a snowflake, precious and one-of-a-kind by giving them a Snowflake Suncatcher by Kitras. Included story card makes this exclusively to our shop. Gift boxed and suction cup for window mount included, 3¾" diameter, and only $11.50 (sold out for the season)
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Energy Star Proudly made in the U.S.A. by Charlotte Behrens. << "ah, go-on and show 'em a BIG version, Herb." |
hand crafted stained glass
suncatchersAll items designed and handcrafted by the artist. Please allow for minor variations in design and color. Angelika’s designs reflect her love of rich color, and themes from nature. She began working with glass in 1980, and each piece is meticulously crafted with attention to both quality design and construction. Her work has been featured in a variety of trade and popular publications, including Women's Day magazine. |
Three
flowers by Angelika Traylor. Beautiful Stained Glass Panel with the finest
glass selection. Background is clear glass. Please allow for minor variations in
colors. 8” diameter, originally $92.00, now just
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Cardinal Pair - male & female by Studio One Art Glass of Milwaukee WI. 6½" x 11". Shown near right - $39.95 |
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- Cardinals on dogwood. 18" x 27" Other designs include: eastern bluebird,
Baltimore oriole, black and white cat, American robin, black-capped chickadee, house
finch, and ruby-throated hummingbird. Made in the U.S.A., may be used indoor or outdoor,
fade resistant, 100% polyester with no-slip backing, and hand wash, or hose off to clean!
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We're
having a baabaazuzu sale BaabaaZuzu, is a cool, artsy company, located in the beautiful Leelanau Peninsula in Northern Michigan. Everything's made out of 100% recycled materials. The mittens are original works of art, all lined in polar fleece for comfort. Just like snowflakes, no two pieces of BaaBaaZuzu are ever alike. Each item is a one of a kind, original. Very special. |
BaaBaa Sale Mittens:
reg. $50.00, sale price $44.00 |
Vests: reg: $132.00, sale price $96.00
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sun-print handbags 8" x 10" $26.95 |
Full size socks, from left to right: Crocus, Carnation, Cosmos, and
Daffodil. Item #5533. enlarged views: 1 (group) | 2 action photo: "You too can dress like Elaine!" |
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Secret Boxes by Heartwood Creations are crafted so meticulously that their hand-fit dovetail lids remain a visual mystery to the untrained eye. Once the dovetail lid is discovered, it can be opened by sliding it away to reveal a hidden compartment. Crafted from woods such as teak, walnut, and cherry; decorated with an intricate inlayed design. Priced from $9.75 |
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Secret Boxes - Gallery Editionby Heartwood Creations - skillfully crafted right here in the US of A! pewter decorated small box (near left) $17.00 assorted "heart" boxes (far left) priced from $10.50 to $21.50. Hardwoods with inlaid and laser cut inscriptions from the heart! 1-3/8” x 1-3/8” x 5/8” to 2-7/8” x 2” x 5/8” |
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Little Boxes: Heart-Shaped Cardinal Pair Perfect Valentines Day gift and made in the USA! |
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Secret Box - pocket compass - wood inlaid lid 1-3/8" x 1½" x 5/8" (left/top) $18.95 Secret Box - pocket compass - lid inlaid with pewter sun & moon design (left/bottom) 1¾" x 2" x 5/8" $24.00 |
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Little Boxes: Cardinal Pairby Heartwood Creations Pair of cardinals is laser cut on this nicely finished hardwood box. Lid pivots on super-strong rare-earth magnet. 2½" x 2½" x 1¼" Made in USA! $14.00 Also available (shown below): |
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Birds of North America Memory Card Game
This 100-piece memory card game is a great learning tool for ages 3 through adult. Knowing how to identify birds by sight is key to becoming familiar with different species. This beautiful collection of photos provides an enjoyable & educational experience that will benefit birders of all ages. $14.95
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The World of Cats
- The ultimate cat lover's puzzle features every breed of house cat in the world! 1000
piece puzzle. #WHITE135 15¼" x 11½" x 2¼" $17.95 The World of Dogs - Every popular breed of dog in the world is pictured on this marvelous puzzle. 1000 piece puzzle. #WHITE141 15¼" x 11½" x 2¼" $17.95 Butterflies of the World - The world's most beautiful butterflies are identified by name and location in perhaps the most elegant puzzle Ernest O. Brown has designed. 1000 piece puzzle. #WHITE168 15¼" x 11½" x 2¼" $17.95 Woodpeckers - This stunning puzzle features all the common varieties of North American woodpeckers. The illusive Ivory-billed woodpecker may also be spotted among the trees. The woods are alive with other creatures-how many can you find? 1000 piece puzzle #WHITE343 15¼" x 11½" x 2¼" $17.95 |
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Pumpernickel's superior quality
and unique fine art cards are turning heads! Made in the USA! Pumpernickel's cards
are premium grade, embossed, made from uncoated recycled paper ... each card is treated as
a piece of art. $3.25 each.Click images below to see enlarged view... |
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| 1. Wedding #50030 "Two hearts, Two lives, One song.
May the love you share grow on and on." 2. Backyard Window Get Well #50060 "Just a note to let you know I'm thinking of you and hoping you are feeling better each day." 3. Springtime Chickadee Birthday #81030 "A very Happy Birthday to someone very special." 4. Home Sweet Home New Baby #50335 "Congratulations on the new little addition to your nest!" 5. Spark of Ruby Birthday #80080 "Wishing you beauty in your day and peace in your heart. Happy Birthday." 6. Carolina Wren Birthday #80053 "The world is a brighter place because of you. Happy Birthday!" |
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please!" 8. Best Buddies Anniversary/Wedding #50150 "Life's adventures are meant to be shared. Wishing you happiness always." 9. Rabbit Row Thank You #50240 "Thanks a bunch!" 10. Crown Among the Thorns #50159 "In Deepest Sympathy. Our thoughts are with you in this time of sorrow." 11. Plum Blossom Chickadee Sympathy #50372 "Those who bloom in the hearts of others never fade away. With Deepest Sympathy." click above thumbnail versions to see enlarged views |
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Natural
Twig Pencils Twig Pencil made from natural wood tree branches with natural graphite pencil inserts. They are made from sustainable Tamarind Trees, common and prolific throughout SE Asia. Great gift idea for decoration or occasional use. Approximately 7" long, light weight, and fun to use. Imported. $1.49 each |
![]() We're delighted to be able to share the work of Michigan's own legendary artist and teacher, the late Gwen Frostic. Ms. Frostic specialized in linoleum block craving - turning her art into various printed treasures...framed prints, note cards, stationery and more.Fun Fact: Western Michigan University named its school of art after her in 2007: the Gwen Frostic School of Art. |
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Small Notes
Includes an assortment of 12 songbirds, 4" x 6" with envelopes, $12.95 |
Collections
Includes 6 large (5" x 7") and 6 small (4" x 6") note cards with
envelopes. Choose from: A Pageant of Flowers (below), A Salute to Trees (left), Woodland
Animals (below), and Birds of all Seasons. Please specify collection choice when ordering.
$21.95 |
Gwen’s
Special Folders - 12 large note cards, 5" x 7" with envelopes in a
decorated folder. Choose from a collection of butterflies (right) or a collection of
hummingbirds (below). Please specify collection choice when ordering. $18.95
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Woodland
Animals (above left) - Pageant of Flowers (above right) |
Small Scratch Pads
- In an assortment of prints, 4" x 4½", $4.95
Bookmarks - (not pictured) Featuring an assortment of Gwen’s charming prints, $0.79 each. Ask for print choice theme when ordering. Please respect our minimum web-order: $10 plus shipping. |
Shopping Lists 50-sheet count, $3.50 Please respect our minimum web-order: $10 plus shipping. |
Gwen’s
Books: ![]() Beyond Time - “Love this earth….love it as much as life itself….” A philosophical approach to understanding ecology, and full of lovely poetry and thoughts, both soothing and inspirational. $22.00 |
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![]() My Michigan - Industry….lakes….education….birds….trees….all blend together to make my Michigan. $22.00 |
![]() Lunch with Gwen - Written and published by Vickie Maurer, Lunch with Gwen is a wonderful book documenting parts of the life of Sarah Gwendolen Frostic from the view of Vickie Maurer, a longtime friend of Gwen’s. It documents many lunches, adventurers, friends, and relatives, and more. $20.00 |
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Bird Throw |
Fine, handcrafted leather covered
writing journals |
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Choose from flamingo, ladybug, cardinal, heron, bee, cat, dog, turtles, frogs, and more. Great stocking stuffer idea. Please respect our minimum web-order: $10 plus shipping. |
The
Leelanau Trading Co. is situated in Northern Michigan
where they make fine things out of leather and wood. (See above for sizes and pricing.) |
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Mitercraft key chain - steel hardware with inlaid hardwoods - select from dozens of styles & designs. Made in USA! $13.95 |
Birds
in Color by Mitercraft - these handsome wooden bookmarks proudly
feature photographs by Tom Friedel or archive images provided by the US Dept. of Fish
& Wildlife. Mitercraft's unique vintage photo reproduction process compliments each
wood's natural beauty! Select from owls, woodpeckers, hummingbirds, blue jays and
more. Made in USA. 6½" x 1" to ¾" x 5.625"
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Songbird
Mouse Pad by Fiddler’s Elbow, who have been making neat things
for our homes and offices right here in the USA since 1973. That's 38+ yrs paying
taxes, employing American citizens. Available in several lovely patterns: pair of
cardinals, chickadees (far left), woodpeckers (below right), domestic cats (below left).
Measures 9½ x 7¾. $8.95 Please respect our minimum
web-order: $10 plus shipping.
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Birds On Things™ Quirky and creative greeting cards and prints by Don McMahon. Prints - each 5" x 7" print is signed by the artist, and is matted. Outer dimension measures 8" x 10". $26. Greeting cards - most are blank inside, measures 5" x 7" with plain mailing envelope. $4. Please respect our minimum web-order: $10 plus shipping. |
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"Birds on birds" (above left); "Peeking Duck" (above center); "Cardinal Sin" (above left) |
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Mug-a-licious Kitty Cat Mugs more mugs |
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Clock Hand-made, hand painted small clocks by artists at the amazing Pink Cloud Gallery. Select from a gray tabby, or orange tabby. Size: 12.5" tall (INCLUDING TAIL). Beautifully boxed and ready to "relocate". Body is made of durable wood; tail pendulum wags back and forth. 1-yr. manufacturer's warranty; requires one AA battery, not included. Hand-made in the Berkshire Foothills (USA). $52. |
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Doggie ClockAll dog clocks are handmade in USA. Body constructed of durable wood. Tails wag back and forth. Measures 12½" tall (INCLUDING TAIL).1-yr. manufacturer's warranty; requires one AA battery, not included. (Several versions of golden retriever puppy available - some with scarf, some collar - ask for details when you call.) $52. |
The CatStop - prevents your cat from catching and killing
wild birds simply and safely - acts as a barrier between your cat and a target bird.
CatStop gently interferes with your cat's keen hunting skills. CatStop folds over a safety
collar and is secured by hook and loop closures for easy on/off action. Cats can run,
jump, climb trees, eat, drink, (and be merry) in their CatStops. $8.95 |
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story: making of video... "Sometimes, the smallest thing can change your life..." one of the smallest birds in the world indeed changed the life of New York advertising photographers into the motion picture producers. Documenting the lucky finding of the tiny hummingbird's nest on the clothesline in their new home in Las Vegas, the Carrolls turned their photographs of Honey, the mother hummingbird and her little chicks into the best selling book of its kind (First Flight: A Mother Hummingbird's Story)." The Carroll team spent an additional three years documenting
Honey's life on HD video. Now this remarkable production is available on DVD. This
charming 45 minute nature documentary invites you to witness personal life of
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Letterbox, Color, 45 minutes, English narration, includes
"Making-Of" and a hummingbird slide show.
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Identiflyer Ultra
Electronic bird song library for beginners and experts of all ages. The Ultra represents the 3rd generation of the Identiflyer series of products which contains, at your fingertips, 120 high-quality images and realistic wild bird songs, and 10 frogs. Search easily by region, habitat, and in alphabetical order. Portable - fits in the palm of your hand, and handy belt clip provided. A $160.00 value for only $
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Backyard Birds by NaturescapesPure nature sounds. It sounds like you have just stepped outside your door on an early summer day. This album was created for people who appreciate the inspiration and beauty of the birds we see everyday. J.J. especially loves playing this CD in winter. The sounds are very uplifting. Running time 58.59 minutes, $15.95. |
iFlyer
Bird Song Wand - Simply press a button, scan a barcode and iFlyer plays a
high-quality digital recording of a bird's song. These "ScanCodes" are printed
in a pocket-sized "ScanBook" which includes gorgeous bird illustrations along
with mnemonic cues to help you remember the songs.
The iFlyer: $99.95 |
iFlyer puts 216 bird and frog songs at your
fingertips. It is light-weight and portable, for use at home, in the classroom, in the
backyard or on bird walks. It includes a wide selection of the most common eastern and
western birds organized by habitat, species and geographical area. |
Sibley's Backyard
Birding Flashcards |
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Eyewitness DVD: Volcano Volcano explodes the myths surrounding Earth’s violent nature. Journey to the most inhospitable regions of the planet, where rock melts, and all life trembles. Witness the destructive effects of volcanoes and earthquakes—and all the life-giving results of their aftermath. DVD format, approx. 35 minutes, full-color photography. $12.99 Eyewitness DVD Series - (far right) All DVD's are approx. 1-hour long and only $12.99 each. Choose from: Butterfly & Moth; Dinosaur; Bird; Reptile; Insect, and Rocks & Minerals. Packaged and manufactured in the U.S.A. |
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DVD: Weather Weather takes you on a whirlwind tour of Earth’s turbulent atmosphere and reveals the forces that make the day fair or foul. From hurricane to heat wave, weather is the most closely watched wild card in nature—yet it can still baffle us every day. DVD format, approx. 35 minutes full-color photography. $12.99 |
Peterson Field Guide
to Birding by Ear: Eastern/Central A Guide to Bird Song Identification Revised edition by Richard K. Walton & Robert W. Lawson, Foreword by Roger Tory Peterson. Two compact discs (CD) + 64-page booklet b&w illustrations. Birding by Ear uses an educational and entertaining method for learning bird songs. Instead of merely providing a catalog of bird song samples, Birding by Ear actually teaches. 85 species found east of the Rockies. $30. |
Peterson Field Guide to More Birding by Ear:
Eastern/Central Revised Richard K. Walton & Robert W. Lawson $ 30.00, paper + compact
disc 3 compact discs + 64-page booklet b&w illustrations. Just as the original Birding
by Ear audio introduces listeners to a unique method of learning and remembering bird
songs, More Birding by Ear employs these proven techniques for ninety-six additional
species of birds found east of the Rockies. |
Peterson
Field Guide to Birding by Ear: Western A Guide to Bird Song Identification Richard K. Walton & Robert W. Lawson, Foreword by Roger Tory Peterson. 3 compact discs, 178 minutes, box: 5¼" x 8¾" with 64-page book, b&w illustrations. Birding by Ear points out exactly what to listen for to tell one bird from another, eliminating trial and error. Designed as a companion to the Peterson Field Guide to the Western Birds. CD series is not only educational but delightful to listen to. $30. |
A Sam’s Guide to Bluebirds Enjoy the
Captivating Beauty and Sounds of North America’s Bluebirds - DVD + CD-ROM.
Bluebirds are found only in N. America. Enjoy learning more about how these birds raise
their families. This fun-to-use guide will help you learn all about opening and managing
your own bluebird house or trail, an important step in supporting bluebird populations.
Package includes: DVD, species profiles, How-to Videos: Selecting a bluebird box,
Mounting and predator control, Care and management, Making your own bluebird box.
Special Feature: a 35 min. movie on mountain bluebirds by Helen Johnson CD-ROM.
Bluebird nest monitoring and care, Predator control. Includes building plans
for 2 different style bluebird houses. System requirements for CD-ROM: PC: Windows 95, 98,
ME, 2000 or later; Pentium III at 500 MHz or faster Apple Macintosh: OS 8.6, 9.2, OSX; G3
500 MHz or faster. $24.95 |
Stokes
Field Guide to Bird Songs - Eastern region By Donald and Lillian Stokes with Lang Elliot Offers the very best sound recordings available for the bird of North America, eastern region (also available western region). Includes more species, more time spent on each species, and more sounds per species than any other audio guide. Gives precise call and song descriptions of the 372 species included. A marvelous companion to The Stokes Field Guide to the Birds of North America. $24.98 |
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Birds: Florida by Peter W. Thayer CD-ROM CD-ROM for Windows full-color photographs, videos, maps Thayer Birding Software. Easy to use—and perfect for newer birders. Our Birds will help sharpen your birding skills as well as help you keep track of the birds you see. To top it all off, Petey the Parrot will even pronounce each bird’s name for you. System Requirements: Windows 98, ME, 2000 Pro or XP; Pentium 233 processor or equivalent; 64 MB RAM; CD-ROM drive; 30 MB on hard drive. Some extra features require Internet access. $24.95 |
Amphibians, Reptiles, and Mammals of the Great Lakes CD-ROM CD-ROM for Windows & Macintosh. Sound, interactivity, animation, and slideshow make learning about these animals fun. The subject is brought close to home with complete and current biological descriptions of all of the amphibians, reptiles, and mammals found in the Great Lakes. Explore a virtual Great Lakes wetland where you will encounter animal signs, sights, and sounds. Subject areas include ecology, reproduction, behavior, evolution, signs, and vocalization. Requirements: Windows 95/98 or higher, 16MB RAM, 800X600 high color display, 16-bit soundcard, 4X CD-ROM. Macs: System 7. $44.99 |
Purple
Martin Dawn Song For attracting martins! Play this CD early morning to attract
martins to nest boxes. Actual Cornell Lab recordings. $21.95 |
see also: our "books" pages at this site offer a wide
selection of printed field guides and more! |
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Gift
Certificates from J.J. Cardinal's - one-size-fits all...and perfect for any
occasion. Do you have a relative who loves nature? A gift certificate is the perfect gift
and we'll help you get it to that special someone just in time. Issued in any $$ amount
you desire; attractively printed on hard card-stock. Obviously there are no shipping
charges on gift certificates! |
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