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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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and Berries Table Lamp A perfect little lamp for a little illumination. Uses 60 watt (or less) bulb. 20" tall x 11" in diameter. Metal, glass frame with fabric covered lamp shade. Crystal-like berries sprouting from foliage. $36.95 [enlarged view of bird on twig] |
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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 youll have for a lifetime. |
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Decorative Facial Tissue Holders Choose from: black-capped chickadee, northern cardinal, ruby-throated hummingbird, and eastern bluebird |
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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 retails for $34.00 |
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deeply (above left) it's the little moments (above right) |
Ahhhhhh
(bear rubbing tree - below right) Look Up (towering birch trees, below left) |
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Green Darner Dragonfly - far right - mirror with original pencil art drawing of dragonfly - adhered to wood and covered with a thick glaze showing textured brush strokes. The peak is finished in a crackle glaze to give an aged appearance. 19''H x 5½'' W x ¾''D. $62.00 ("Dancing with Stars" - framed mirror shown above left is out of stock) |
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Janet Ontko Clay
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Squirrel
Welcome in tan, 8 x 10 x 2, $46 |
Songbird - brown,
8 x 8 x 2, $42 Sunflower Welcome Tile in tan, 8 x 10 x 2 inches, $46 |
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Heron
Welcome in slate blue, 8 x 10 x 2, $46 |
Bunny - white,
10 x 8 x 2, $46. Dragonfly Welcome - blue slate - $46. |
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Dragonfly
- evergreen, 8 x 8 x 2, $42. |
Mouse in winter
nest - tan, retired! 8 x 8 x 2, $42 Pine Welcome, brown 8 x 10 x 2, $46 |
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St.
Francis in slate, with twigs, 5¼ x 9¼ x 2, $48 |
Maple
Leaf in brown, 8 x 8 x 2, $42 Lady Bug in blue, retired!, 8 x 8 x 2, $42 |
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) |
Running Horse
(differs slightly from shiney finish above) available in copper matte glaze with copper mane and tail. 3¾" high x 2¾" wide x 6½" long. $36. each |
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Reindeer
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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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Antlered
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Small Bear with
Beads (above) 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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Buffalo
(left) This design was inspired by Inuit sculpture and Southwest fetishes. Apter says: "I spent a few days in the Canadian Rockies and got to spend a little time observing a herd of Buffaloes there. They are beautiful and powerful animals. There is a spiral on the reverse side of this Buffalo." 1¾" H x 3½" L, shown in Copper Matte finish. $31. |
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Handmade Stoneware
Items, Made in Grand Blanc, MichiganCute little
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Blowing
Kisses Solar Fairy Cast polystone resin body with antique white finish. Globe and wings illuminate in darkened room, or outdoors at dusk. A small solar panel captures light and stores energy in the rechargeable Ni-Cad batteries which power the glowing LED lights. 8½" tall x 7" wide x 6" deep. Item #57074, $42.95 See also: solar chimes - another neat product made right here in Michigan » |
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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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Blue Tiles (above) $32. |
One size. One glaze color, blue. It works.
Design samples above are incomplete. We now have in-stock: blue heron, sea turtle, chickadee, earth, tree, dragonfly, hummingbird, teapot, house, sun, and pig/sunrise. Call us to see what we have on hand. |
sponge holder $14. styles available: fish with waves |
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spoon rest (right) $20. styles available teapot & half-moon |
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MugsStoneware 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. $22.00 Specify desired design when ordering. (Santa & snowflake mugs are both out of stock special order - allow 4-6 weeks) right: crow munching watermellon |
designed and crafted by American artisan, JoAnn Stratakos, potter
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bear |
fox |
horse |
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zany
snowman |
Tea Bag Holder (spiral
sign of friendship, or love) |
snowflake |
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Nature Inspired Stoneware Gifts Refrigerator Magnets - each one is hand crafted, high-fired stoneware, one of a kind, and only $5.95 each! Near right: Cardinal with birdhouse, 1½" x 2¼" (also available with bluebird, goldfinch, and chickadee motif) Lower left: Little ladybug, 1½" x 1"; White bird of peace, 1¾" x 1¾"; Lower right: Bumble bee, 2½" x 1¾". Also available as a heart, star, green fir tree, butterfly, and pumpkin. Design and color many vary slightly from shown. |
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creations from JoAnn Stratakos: Hootie the owl combo pen and biz card holder, 5¼" x 2-1/8" x 2½", shown right. $28 |
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Freddie the frog toothpick
holder by JoAnn Stratakos3¼" x 1¼" x 2". (Works well as a holder for "Q-Tips" or match-sticks, too). $14
Freddie the frog combo pen and biz card holder, 5¼" x 2-1/8" x 2, shown far right. $28 |
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14-ounce Porcelain MugBeautiful 14 oz. mugs! Each mug has a gorgeous photo of everyone's favorite backyard birds. Great mug for hot cocoa (or tea, or coffee, or cup-o-soup). $9.95 in-stock:
American gold finch, photos by Impact Graphics - an American company |
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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! |
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Salt Crystal Lamp Pure and natural crystal-salt from the foothills of the Himalayas naturally removes impurities in the air: dust, dander, and pollution. Convenient toggle on/off switch. Available in 2 sizes: · medium, 10" tall $56.95 · "mini" 5" tall $33.95 |
Honeypots from Bee
Natural Glowing beeswax luminaries with natural dried botanicals embedded in
the shell are backlit with a votive candle or low wattage bulb*. The florals combine with
the honey aroma for a truly unique home accent. Each Honeypot is decorated by hand
by some really skilled folks in Athens, Georgia. Globe sizes vary slightly. Honeypots®
range in size: small globes are 4-½" to 5" diameter. 4 styles: cosmos, pansies,
triple flower, and forest floor (ferns along with small flowers). $19.95 ea.Carved pots: 2 styles - hummingbird with pansy, and dragonfly with cosmos, $21.95 each * electric feature additional |
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Soy Candles by Evergreen Candleworks Evergreen Candleworks is a totally green family-owned business powered by the wind, nestled in the Rocky Mountain foothills in Evergreen Colorado. Yep, another fine product made right here in the greater US of A. They strive to produce products that are healthier for people, and the environment. You will not find paraffin wax, zinc, tin, artificial coloring, or lead in their candles. You will find 100% biodegradable ingredients from renewable resources. Their candles are the finest quality and long lasting. When finished with the candle, simply wash the jar and recycle it for a variety of uses. The beauty of soy is, if you spill the candle, it cleans up with soap and water! |
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Soy Candle 10-ounce jar candle, 30 45 hour burn time, and available in these natural fragrances: Brown Sugar and Fig (our personal favorite), Lavender, Cool Citrus Basil, and Vanilla Pear. Unique dual-wick (see enlarged view). $16.50 |
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We did our research and
found a candle company that uses soy because of negative information about paraffin-based
or soy-blend candles. Long Creek Candle Company uses 100% soy. Why
would a person want to burn a soy-based candle from Long Creek, you ask? Here are just a
few reasons:
The folks at Long Creek recommend you burn the candle for at least 4 hours at a time for even burning. Hollow glass lids on the glass jar are filled with soybeans from which the wax is made; you can even plant them, and watch then grow! |
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Long Creek Candle Company |
Current assortment in-stock: pumpkin spice, autumn harvest, sugar plum, lavender / vanilla, fig and melon, pina colada, citrus pomegranate, and leather! |
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Mr. Mad Bluebird Collection
the original, famous Michael Smith photograph reproduced on items show to below. Prints:
Mr. Mad Bluebird and/or Mrs. Mad Bluebird - full-color 5" x 7" matted &
signed by Michael Smith (sorry, we're sold out of the "Mr. Mad Bluebird" stained glass piece by Glassmasters; however, several new pieces of Michael Smith's original Mad Bluebird are under development.) |
The Story... The Mad Bluebird is a famous picture of a bluebird taken by professional photographer Michael L. Smith in 1979 . Smith, an electrician by trade, is an avid birdwatcher who had spent many years worth of summer nights camping in outdoor conditions suitable for photographing birds. One day he set up a camera on a tripod in his backyard, about fifteen feet away from his fence, and waited inside with a remote-controlled trigger. He waited until he saw the bird facing the camera and then shot the famous picture. To date he has sold at least 128,000 signed copies of his photograph, and the picture has been reproduced on untold thousands more various pieces of merchandise, including throws, coffee mugs, and t-shirts. Smith has said he does not consider the picture to be one of his best. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (link leads you out of J.J. Cardinal site). |
(call us and give us your contact information and we will alert you when this popular items comes in) |
Mr. Mad Bluebird melamine serving tray 4"x 5½" $7.25 |
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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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Mr. Mad Bluebird 3-D refrigerator magnet 3"x 4" $6.95 |
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Plates They have a collectors value of $50.00+. These are ceramic art. Not for food use. Color pigments used are faithful. · Song of Promise (bluebirds)
Bradex No. 84-G20-26.2, No. 17905D in series, $29.95 |
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Balsam Pillows Enjoy the healthy long-lasting natural fragrance of the
northern forests with our little balsam filled pillows and sachets with decorative
fabrics, that retain the refreshing scent for up to 20 years. Variety of patterns, and
colors. Ask about selection available when you place your order. Priced from $5.95 |
Pure Balsam Fir Oil Nothing reminds us of the fall, and the holidays like the clean fragrance of freshly cut pine boughs. ½-ounce, eye dropper included, $7.95. Youll feel like youve had a walk in the woods. |
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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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Solid Maple Mantle Clock - attractive black-capped chickadee and pinecone laser-cut image, full quartz movement on the clock. Operates with one AA battery (included). 7" x 4½" x 2", $48.95 enlarged view Solid Maple Cutting Board - with laser-cut image. 5" x 13" x 1", $22.95 enlarged view Solid Maple Ornament - with chickadee & pinecone laser-cut image, 2-7/8" diameter, $7.95 enlarged view |
Maple Landmark Woodcraft of
Vermont Quality has a wide assortment of unusual gifts for moms and dads as well as several lines of housewares and home decor products. Each selection is constructed by dedicated craftspersons right here in the greater US of A. American Made to American Standards - While much is being made of the dangers of imported products, there are alternatives. Maple Landmark crafts a wide range of wooden toys, games, and gifts following American standards of product safety, employee safety, and environmental protection. The shortcuts of doing it any other way are not what Maple Landmark is about. See more Maple Landmark: toys - on our Kids & Kits page. » |
Audubon Singing Bird Clock - Beautifully photographed 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, a different bird every hour*
(see right). Complete with light sensor to turn off bird songs when room is dark.
Officially licensed by the National Audubon Society. Matte green frame. 3 "AA"
Batteries required (not included). Available in 2 sizes: · 9" diameter $21.95 · 13" diameter $24.95 * birds heard on Audubon clocks: house finch, American robin, northern mockingbird, blue jay, house wren, tufted titmouse, northern oriole, mourning dove, black-capped chickadee, northern cardinal, white-throated sparrow, and white-breasted nuthatch. |
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 ¼ thick wood, and cut to the shape of a monarch butterfly. Vibrantly detailed, $52.00 |
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(below): Identifier Clock (below) » » cat and dog clock » » |
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Humpback
Whales Statue: mother and baby in cast bronze with natural hand-painted finish on stone base, 6¾ tall x 3 diameter. $42.95 |
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we moved the "solar chimes" to our "garden page" » more wind chimes from Harmony Hollow,
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turtle Statue in cast bronze with natural hand-painted finish on stone base, 4½ tall x 3 in diameter. $34.95 |
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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 ½" to ¾". Proudly crafted in Cheshire, Connecticut USA |
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Piping Plover
7" W x 12" H. Wall sculpture. $99.00 |
Piping
Plover Tabletop Sculpture Piping Plover tabletop accent in copper enamels 5 x 5 x 6H $70.00 |
Great Blue Heron in Flight 10" W x 6" H, W-303 $110.00 |
Red-bellied
Woodpecker 8"w x 11"h, item W-4151 $110.00 |
Rose-breasted Grosbeak on limbitem #W-4116 5" x 8" $95. |
Blue Jay with
pine coneitem #W-4124 7" x 8" $95. |
Female Northern Cardinal on dogwood limbitem #W-4113 5" x 7" $95. |
Male
Northern Cardinal on dogwood limbitem #W-4112 5" x 7" $95. |
Eagle in flightitem #W-839 9" x 12" $110. |
Eastern
Bluebird on dogwood limbitem #W-4108 5" x 7" $95. |
Chicadee on pine boughitem #W-414 5" x 7" $85. |
Hummingbird
with wood lillyitem #W-442 7" x 6" $75. |
Goldfinch
with pink Astersitem #W-464 5" x 10" $90. |
Tufted
Titmouse on pine boughitem #W-4129 6" x 8" $95. |
Goldfinch
on birchitem #W-4177 8"W x 11"H $110. |
White-breasted
Nuthatch on birchitem #W-4153 8"W x 11"H $110. |
Dragonfly check-wingeditem #W7619 5" x 4" $45. |
Red spotted
purple butterfly on Turk's Cap lilyitem #B-10 6"W x 15"H $145. |
Monarch Butterflyitem #B-80 6" x 8" $75. |
Monarch
Butterfly - open wingsitem #B-3 6"W x 4"H $65. |
Blue morpho
butterfly - open wingsitem #B-1 6"W x 4"H $65. |
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"Maine
coon" cat figureitem #c-402 8½" x 5¾" $61. [retired design - last one] |
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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New
Kitras Pressed Glass Suncatchers 3 in diameter and available in amethyst, cobalt blue, aqua, amber, and green, and in these motifs: cat face, sitting cat, dragonfly, hummingbird, horse, chickadee, pineapple, frog, butterfly, turtle, cardinal, and owl. Please specify style when ordering. Made in North America. $11.50 More pictures of Kitras Suncatchers: 1 | 2 | 3 (didn't Louise do a nice job capturing these crisp, clear photos?) |
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The history of the Pairpoint Glass Company dates back to 1837 when the Mount Washington Glass Works was founded in South Boston, Massachusetts. Mount Washington merged with Pairpoint Manufacturing in 1894, and has operated under the Pairpoint name ever since. All Pairpoint Glass products are handmade, quantities are limited, and colors vary by piece. |
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in-stock: 7" diameter purple ball $30 |
Pairpoint Pressed-Glass Sun Catcher attractive designs pressed onto molten glass - flat profile to hug windows. 4" diameter, approx. 3/8" thick. Select from owl (blue), |
Pairpoint Glass Glowing
Glass BallsHandcrafted clear glass orbs, 3¼" diameter with pale green speckles inside ball that glow in the dark! Fine American craft. $14.95 |
![]() Glass Snowflakes Charlotte Arvelle Glass - Charlotte Behrens of Illinois These lovely glass pieces would make a wonderful hostess gift this holiday season. Ornaments or sun catchers made out of individually cut and fused glass, skillfully hand-made in the USA. Two sizes: 5" $26.95, and 6" $34.95, hangs on silver strand. Suctions cups, 59¢ to 79¢ each » |
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hand crafted stained glass suncatchers All items designed and handcrafted by the artist. Please allow for minor variations in design and color. Angelikas 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. Panels measure: 6 ¼ x 6 ¼ inches. $38. each |
Floral
Panel - created with beautiful Art Glass by Angelika Traylor. Please allow for
color variations. Clear glass used for background. Ready for hanging. 13 x 10,
$156.00 |
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Choose from hummingbirds, butterflies, dragonflies, and botanicals.
Hummingbird swag (left), 16" x 6", $42.95 [enlarged view] Wildbird Scroll (bunting and finch) by Studio One Art Glass of Milwaukee WI. 5½" x 16". |
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Pair - male & female by Studio One Art
Glass of Milwaukee WI. 6½" x 11".
Shown near right - $39.95 Hummingbird with flowers by Studio One Art Glass of Milwaukee WI. 6½" x 11". Shown far right. $42.95
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Designer Doormat
- 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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Sol Mate Socks - "Mismatched
with care in Vermont" (Unisex) Solmate Socks 80% cotton, 19% nylon, and 1% Lycra for good fit Crafted with care in the USA from recycled cotton. Available in 4 awesome color combinations. Sizes: small (womans shoe size 6 to 8, mens size 5 to 7); medium (womans size 8 to 10, mens 7 to 9), and large (womans size 10 to 12, mens 9 to 11). New bright spring and summer colors. Full
size socks, from left to right: Crocus, Carnation, Cosmos, and Daffodil. |
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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 1-5/8 x 5/8 to 2-7/8 x 2 x 5/8 |
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compass - wood inlaid lid 1-3/8" x 1-9/16"
x 9/16" (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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Garden-opoly! An organic property trading game that will grow on you! Players buy garden favorites, collect clay pots and trade them in for greenhouses. Sounds easy enough but add aphid infestation, your water bill and a dandelion outbreak and it becomes a little more difficult and a lot more fun! $26.95 [enlarged view] |
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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. $12.95
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Wool Pets Needle Felting Kits Learn to Needle Felt, its Simple and Easy! Using raw wool (from sheep and goats live on the kit makers farm), foam pad, and special felting needle, you will create adorable animals and critters by simply rolling, poking, and manipulating the wool. Complete instructions, wool, two felting needles, wooden skewer, and other necessary items included. Most kits complete two projects, or more. |
Wool Pets
- Kits priced from $16.00 to $20.00 in-stock: frog, kangaroo, ladybugs, kitty,
bluebird, fox. |
Wool
Pets felting foam pad, $7.00 (Needed as a surface to construct the little felt pets. Youll understand their use when you begin needle felting). This charcoal colored foam pad measures 6x6 inches and is 2 inches thick. These foam pads are extra durable and won't break down. You won't find little pieces of foam in your needle felting projects. Perfect size for travel! Felting Needles - 38 gauge triangular blade is the standard size used for needle felting projects. $6.00 |
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Nerd Bumper Sticker Removable bumper sticker for the birder that has everything! 10 x 3, reg. $2.95 now just .99¢ |
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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. |
photos of the Gwen Frostic collection coming soon....please check back. |
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| Small Notes Includes an assortment of 18 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, A Salute to Trees, Woodland Animals, and Birds of all Seasons. Please specify collection choice when ordering. $21.95 |
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Gwens Special Folders - 12 large note cards, 5" x 7" with envelopes in a decorated folder. Choose from a collection of butterflies or a collection of hummingbirds. Please specify collection choice when ordering. $18.95 |
| Shopping Lists 50-sheet count, $3.50 | Bookmarks - Featuring an assortment of Gwens charming prints, $0.79 each. Ask for print choice theme when ordering. |
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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 |
Remembrance Book - About 40 pages in many colors and block-prints that you may fill with your own poetry or little thoughts you like to keep. You could even use it as a guest book! 6" x 9", with spiral binding to make it easier to write in, $21.95 |
| 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 Gwens. It documents many lunches, adventurers, friends, and relatives, and more. $20.00 |
Three Item Birdie Desk Set - Includes: 9-3/8"
x 8" undated planner/mousepad, 4" x 8" magnetic notepad with 50 colorful
sheets, and decorative Northern Cardinal magnet. Was 12.95 Special Buy $5.95 while supplies last - 11 in stock |
Magnetic
Shopping List 60 colorful sheets, 4½" x 8", strong magnet on back. Was $5.95 Special Buy $2.95 10 in stock - (while supplies last) Grandma's love these! |
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. |
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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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Common Butterflies Jigsaw Puzzle 500-piece jigsaw puzzle with beautiful photos of North American butterflies. Makes a great gift item! $12.95 |
Two Styles: hummingbirds, or common songbirds (American robin, Northern cardinal, Eastern bluebird, & American goldfinch). |
Songbird
Mouse Pad This wonderful collection photos represents the most common visitors we greet each day as our very own backyard birds. Computer mouse pad. $7.95 |
Bookmarks by Ron and Julie Flint From San Juan Islands, WA the couple enjoys woodworking and creating pieces of art using hand selected of hardwoods. Each bookmark features rich inlaid designs. Hand rubbed to a beautiful finish, without stains. Allow us to select one for you! 6½" x 1" to ¾" x 5-5/8" $5.95 |
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The Pocket Size Birdwatchers Companion Book
Perfect little pocket size book for carrying into the field. Record sightings, observation notes, behavior, and special events seen while in the field. 5¾ x 4½, spiral bound hard cover. $9.95 |
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Cat
Bank Stoneware bank in a kitty-cat design. Hand-fashioned cat bank. (Be a fat-cat and deposit coins here every day...for a rainy day?) 6½ x 4 x 4 diameter at base. Access plug in bottom. $26.00 Designed and
crafted by American artisan: see more of JoAnn's work:
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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: 12½" 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
Clock All 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 |
Utterly Lovable Dogs Arent they gorgeous? Just look at these amazing animal pictures of loyalty, unconditional love, proud independence, and very, very cute faces. Helen Exley (Only dog book in-stock) $9.00 |
Sassy Cat
Puzzles - awesome quality, 500-count jig saw puzzles. Delight the cat lover in
your life with one or all of these. Hours of fun.. $9.95 |
Hide-A-Squirrel Plush Puppy Puzzle Dog Toy - will
not only keep pets occupied and eliminate boredom, but they also develop a dog's
intelligence and puzzle-solving skills. Just hide the soft plush squirrels inside the
plush log for dogs to remove over and over again. Durable and long lasting. Toy size:
6½"W x 7½"H x6½"D. (temp. out-of-stock) $14.95 |
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Letterbox, Color, 45 miniues, English narration, includes
"Making-Of" and a hummingbird slide show. ISBN: 978061529118-5
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| the 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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Birdsong - A Guide to Listening by
Donald Kroodsma Get to know birds by ear with this engaging book. Listen to 75 species from Eastern and Central North America with the touch of a button as you read about their descriptions, songs, and calls. Vivid full-color illustrations, 8-3/8 x 7-3/8, requires three AAA batteries, included. $29.95 More info:
traditional printed field guides and |
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Identiflyer Singing Alarm Clock |
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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. |
| Solitudes® - inspired by nature, founded by Dan Gibson who has recorded nature's voices - from moonlit, northern forests to sun-baked deserts in the southwest, and crashing Pacific coasts. Popular for those seeking therapeutic stress relief, sleeping assistance, and/or meditation. Please call for details regarding current inventory or selection (toll free) 1-866-818-6295. Special orders only - allows 2 weeks for delivery. | ![]() |
Dan Gibsons Solitudes - brighten your
environment with birdsong. |
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| Rejuvenating Rain - A Solo Piano Portrait John Herberman Audio CD from Solitudes. $15.95 |
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Image
Screen Saver (for PC's & MAC's) - wall paper for your computer! Featuring
interpretive text & perpetual calendar. Two themes available: Hummingbirds of
North America (33 hummer images - far right) Birds of N. America (50 assorted bird images
and bird calls - near right). $12.95 each |
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Peterson Field Guide
to Birding by Ear: Eastern/Central A Guide to Bird Song Identification Revised 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 $ 30.00, compact disc 3 compact discs, 178 minutes, box: 5 1/4 x 8 3/4 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, Birding by Ear: Western is not only educational but delightful to listen to. $30. |
A Sams Guide to Bluebirds Enjoy the Captivating
Beauty and Sounds of North Americas Bluebirds - DVD + CD-ROM. Bluebirds are
found only in N. America. Enjoy learning more about how these birds raise their families.
Know the threats they face. 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 Species profiles, photographs & video clips
Bluebird boxes, nest monitoring and care Predator control Feeding
Bluebird trails Other Cavity nesters Quick reference guides
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 |
Eyewitness
DVD Series "Eyewitness...is something for the whole family to watch. And
watch again," says USA Today. All DVD's are approx. 1-hour long and only $12.99
each. Choose from: Butterfly & Moth; Dinosaur; Bird; Weather; Reptile; Volcano; Insect, and Rocks & Minerals. Packaged and manufactured in the U.S.A. |
Fall Color Trees of the Eastern Forests by C. Ritchie Bell & Anne H. Lindsey This video helps you get behind the scenes of the dramatic annual hardwood forest color change to become better acquainted with some of the major charactersthe maples, ashes, elms, oaks, and hickories. This is a colorful and informative non-technical video. VHS 30 minutes. $19.95 |
Stokes
Field Guide to Bird Songs: Eastern Region Lang Elliott with Donald & Lillian Stokes, Boxed 3 cassette compilation, 3½ hours of audio. Case: 5" x 8¾". The Eastern Region covers 372 species. Informative 64-page booklets give precise call and song descriptions of all species covered, plus helpful hints on distinguishing sounds of similar species. $29.98 |
Our Birds:
Warblers by Peter W. Thayer CD-ROM CD-ROM for Windows full-color photographs, videos, maps Thayer Birding Software. Easy to useand 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 birds 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. $19.95 |
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 |
Our Birds:
Florida by Peter W. Thayer CD-ROM CD-ROM for Windows full-color photographs, videos, maps Thayer Birding Software. Easy to useand 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 birds 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 |
Hooked On Hummingbirds
by Thomas H. Kaminski -- Spectacular, close-up footage in slow motion, stop motion, and
real time shows hummers flying, feeding, fighting, and nesting as youve never seen
them before. Youll be treated to the amazing sight of a hummer building her nest,
heartwarming scenes of a hatchling being fed, and the humorous attempt of a chick trying
to avoid fouling its nest. $22.95, DVD format, 53 minutes. |
Watching Warblers video by Michael Male and Judy
Fieth A video guide to the warblers of Eastern North America. Close up motion pictures and state-of-the-art synchronized sound give you a new way to enjoy birds and to polish your identification skills. The film explores the lives of the 39 warbler species that nest in Eastern North America. VHS format, 60 minutes. $34.95 |
How to Start
Watching Birds Your Lifetime Ticket to the Theater of Nature This 90-minute video shows you everything you need to know so that you can start birding right away. Cover topics such as: birdfeeding, how to identify and find birds, ABA (American Birding Association) rules, how binoculars work and how to use them, field guide selection, and more, $29.95 |
Purple Martin Dawn
Song For attracting martins! Play this CD early morning to attract martins to
nest boxes. Actual Cornell Lab recordings. $21.95 |
Wildlife Identification
by Sound by Dan Gibson of Solitudes. Compact disc 3-disc set, approx. 3 hours,
offers superb recordings of over 170 species from across North America, and provides
fascinating insight into the man who recorded them. Features the sounds of warblers,
thrushes, sparrows, wrens, owls, loons, ducks, geese, hawks, gulls, seals, elk, wolves,
amphibians and much more. $ 30.00 |
The Bat House Builders Video by Merlin D.
Tuttle Bat houses now provide vital roosting habitat for bats throughout North America. In this video, you and Bat Conservation International founder Merlin Tuttle will visit Americas most successful bat house users, who have attracted thousands of bats to backyards, parks, and farms. $23.95, VHS 26 minutes. |
Wild About
Wildflowers - video, by Michigan Department of Natural Resources. How to choose,
plant, grow, and enjoy native American wildflowers and grasses in your own yard. Learn to
identify native wildflowers and grasses; choose plants for sun or shade; learn how to
prepare sites for plantings, and how to restore prairie grasslands. VHS format, 50
minutes. $19.95 |
Summer Wild Flowers of the Eastern Forests by C. Ritchie Bell & Anne H. Lindsey -- This video provides a sample of the beautiful and varied wild flowers found during the summer months throughout the eastern forests. $12.50, VHS 45 minutes. |
Eyewitness DVD: Volcano Volcano explodes the myths surrounding Earths 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 earthquakesand all the life-giving results of their aftermath. DVD format, approx. 35 minutes, full-color photography. $12.99 |
Eyewitness DVD: Weather Weather takes you on a whirlwind tour of Earths 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 natureyet it can still baffle us every day. DVD format, approx. 35 minutes full-color photography. $12.99 |
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