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The Monarch Butterfly is the best-known butterfly in North America. These gentle and spectacular creatures are known for their long annual migration spanning from Canada to Mexico. Monarchs begin traveling south in August and return north in the spring, bringing joy, wonder and amazement to people throughout their travels.

Dimensions: 2.5 X 4.5 X 1 (HxLxW)

Orchids are highly coveted ornamental, exotic flowering plants. The orchid symbolized love, luxury, beauty and strength. Orchids must be nurtured to thrive, just as one must also nurture life to experience its love, luxury, beauty and strength.

Dimensions: 3 X 3 X 1.25 (HxLxW)

Unicorns are highly sought-after mythical creatures similar to horses with a spiral horn on the forehead. Unicorns are a symbol of purity and grace, which could only be captured by a virgin in European folklore. Ancient Greeks wrote of unicorns in natural history, leading to the continuous search for this illusive creature.

Dimensions: 4.75 X 4 X 1.25 (HxLxW)

Gone Fishing are an angler's favorite words. The beautiful Rainbow Trout is one of the most popular sport fish. However, fishing isn’t just the thrill of a tight line with a strong fish on, but a sport that teaches patience, respect for the environment, and gives an insight into the value of life.

Dimensions: 2.5 X 4.5 X 2.25 (HxLxW)

Ranch dressing tops salads, dips veggies and fries and if you ask most school-age children, ranch dressing is an essential part of most meals! The wonderful blend of buttermilk, spices, herbs and mayonnaise helped this condiment take over the best-selling salad dressing spot in 1992!

Dimensions: 4.5 X 1 X 1.75 (HxLxW)

The striking colors of the red-headed woodpecker draw birdwatchers’ attention and astonishment. Found in nearly two-thirds of the U.S. and Southeastern Canada, these birds are quite popular and fill the forests with their songs.

Dimensions: 2.25 X 5 X 1.75 (HxLxW)

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is synonymous with Christmas. This loveable reindeer lives in Christmastown and was born with a glowing red nose. Rudolph was ashamed of his nose and ran away because he felt like a misfit. In the end, it was his unique shiny nose that saves Christmas.

Dimensions: 4 X 3.25 X 1.5 (HxLxW)

Ho! Ho! Pop! Popper toys are filling the hands of the young and young at heart! Fidget toys allows one s hands to stay busy while the brain focuses on a different task. Santa s elves are busy building poppers as requests pour in from around the world!

Dimensions: 4.25 X 0.75 X 3 (HxLxW)

The Santa Sugar Cookie ornament captures the magic of one of Christmas’s most beloved traditions—baking festive treats! This whimsical ornament showcases a classic Santa cookie, decorated with frosting and candies, bringing to life the joy of creating and sharing holiday sweets. Perfect for celebrating a favorite family activity, this ornament will add a delightful touch of holiday cheer to any tree.

 

Dimensions: 5.25 X 3 X 2.75 (HxLxW)

The Butterfly is a symbol of immortality. Since it evolves from egg to caterpillar to chrysalis, and then emerges as a butterfly from its cocoon, it represents the soul and the cycle of rebirth. A pair of butterflies signifies marital happiness.

Dimensions: 1.5 X 4.25 X 2.5 (HxLxW)

Long ago when parents decorated the Christmas tree, they hung the pickle ornament last, hiding it in the green boughs. When the children were allowed to view the tree, they began searching for the pickle ornament because the first to find it would receive an extra gift from St. Nicholas for being the most observant child.

Dimensions: 3 X 1.25 X 1 (HxLxW)

Tabby cat describes a domestic cat with specific coloring, stripes, dots and lines in its fur. The most notable is a distinct M shape on the cat s forehead. Cats are loveable, calming pets and have been shown to be good for ones health, even more so than a dog because they require less effort.

Dimensions: 1.75 X 2.25 X 4.25 (HxLxW)

Spring is a time of awakening, new life, and bright colors. A garden of flowers can be brought inside to enjoy or potted to enjoy close to a house. Beautiful blooms brighten and lift spirits as Spring makes its way into your hearts.

Owls are symbols of wisdom because they look so thoughtful and serious. Since they can see in the dark, they represent seeing through the darkness of ignorance. In France, some believe if a pregnant woman hears an owl hoot, she will have a girl. Others believe that the screech owl only calls when rain is on the way.

Dimensions: 4.25 X 2 X 1.5 (HxLxW)

Yellow Labrador are such wonderful dogs. Looking at this glass ornament you can just see he is waiting for you to throw his ball in a game of fetch.  Dogs selflessly give humans unconditional love and loyalty. Throughout history, dogs have been faithful friends and workmates, even giving their lives to protect or rescue their owners. No wonder dogs are considered man's best friend.

Handmade and Fairly Traded. Our beaded Gold Tree ornaments and pins are made by a women’s co-operative in a small village on the shores of Lake Atitlan in Guatemala.

The women work in groups of five or so to produce these designs. The glass beads are placed in a multicolored pile upon a flat surface in front of each woman and are picked up on needles held between each woman's thumb and index finger in a process so quick and precise that it seems like sleight of hand. As beads accrue, the sculpture emerges. 

Beaders must learn to weave or sculpt each new design separately, and to achieve the uniformity necessary they must memorize hundreds of steps for each figure. Experienced beaders can produce up to two pieces in a day.

Handmade and Fairly Traded. Our Green Christmas Tree beaded ornaments and pins are made by a women’s co-operative in a small village on the shores of Lake Atitlan in Guatemala.

The women work in groups of five or so to produce these designs. The glass beads are placed in a multicolored pile upon a flat surface in front of each woman and are picked up on needles held between each woman's thumb and index finger in a process so quick and precise that it seems like sleight of hand. As beads accrue, the sculpture emerges. Beaders must learn to weave or sculpt each new design separately, and to achieve the uniformity necessary they must memorize hundreds of steps for each figure.

Experienced beaders can produce up to two pieces in a day.

Handmade and Fairly Traded. Beaded Silver Christmas Tree ornament made by a women’s co-operative in a small village on the shores of Lake Atitlan in Guatemala. The women work in groups of five or so to produce these designs. The glass beads are placed in a multicolored pile upon a flat surface in front of each woman, and are picked up on needles held between each woman's thumb and index finger in a process so quick and precise that it seems like sleight of hand. As beads accrue, the sculpture emerges. Beaders must learn to weave or sculpt each new design separately, and to achieve the uniformity necessary they must memorize hundreds of steps for each figure. Experienced beaders can produce up to two pieces in a day.