Local Interest Gifts

• Handmade in Sri Lanka
• Dimensions: 4.5 in. X 3.8 in. X 1.8 in (box). Note cards 3.5 in X 3.1 in.
• Materials: acid-free, linen-like, papyrus-type paper (mixture of sanitized elephant dung and post consumer paper.)

Your purchase of this "Pachyderm Paper" item helps support efforts to save the Sri Lankan elephant while providing local, Fair Trade artisans with sustainable jobs.

Known for their distinctive red color, cardinals are one of the most widely recognized and admired birds of song in the U.S. Next time you see a cardinal, let him and Carson, our friend here, remind you to nurture your relationships with similar heartfelt gestures.

• Handmade in Thailand
• Dimensions: 4 inches long
• Includes lobster claw keyring and double-sided fabric tag
• Small parts. Not for children under 6 years old

With every product you purchase, you are helping provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to artisans in Thailand.

This charming little box would look perfect on your dresser, vanity or night stand. It features an enameled lid with a beautiful scene of two cardinals perched on a branch. It's a perfect gift for bird lovers, an anniversary, a thank-you gift, or a great vessel for a jewelry gift.

• Handmade in India
• Materials: iron, enamel, paint
• Dimensions: 2.5 in. L x 2.5 in. W x 1.38 in. H
  

With every product you purchase, you are helping provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to artisans in India.

Transform your backyard while bringing a little love with this unique tree sculpture shaped like a couple of canoodling cardinals. We think there’s something romantic going on between these two lovebirds, but experts say beak-to-beak action between cardinals is just feeding, not kissing. Handcrafted from repurposed oil drums, our artisan partners hand cut, flatten the metal and apply a protective coat of lacquer to achieve this beautiful design. Use a couple of nails/screws to secure it to a tree or post.

• Handcrafted in Haiti
• Materials: upcycled steel metal, clear lacquer finish
• Dimensions: 13 in. W x 12.5 in. H
• CARE: once installed, it is recommended to spray with a clear lacquer once or twice a year, as prolonged exposure to the elements will cause rust. 

These recycled steel sculptures come with a weather-proof finish, but over time it wears away and rusting can occur. If you wish to retain its original patina, simply apply a coat of spray-on enamel regularly. With every product you purchase, you are helping provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to artisans in Haiti.

Bring a little interest to your landscape with this unique tree sculpture shaped like a cardinal perched on a branch. Handcrafted from repurposed oil drums, our artisan partners hand cut, flatten the metal and apply a protective coat of lacquer to achieve this beautiful design. Use a couple of nails/screws to secure it to a tree or post.

• Handcrafted in Haiti
• Materials: upcycled steel metal, clear lacquer finish
• Dimensions: 11 in. W x 12 in. H
• CARE: once installed, it is recommended to spray with a clear lacquer once or twice a year, as prolonged exposure to the elements will cause rust. 

These recycled steel sculptures come with a weather-proof finish, but over time it wears away and rusting can occur. If you wish to retain its original patina, simply apply a coat of spray-on enamel regularly. With every product you purchase, you are helping provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to artisans in Haiti.

This charming metal wall piece made from upcycled oil drums features a couple of Cardinals sitting together on a leafy tree. Only the birds are hand-painted. Due to the handcrafted nature of this gorgeous piece, details may vary.

• Handmade in Haiti
• Materials: recycled oil drum steel, paint, lacquer finish
• Dimensions: 12 in. H x 12 in. W
  
• Suitable for displaying indoors or outdoors. If displaying outdoors, it is recommended to spray with a clear lacquer once or twice a year, as prolonged exposure to the elements will cause rust.

The process of turning sheets of metal into beautiful art is all done by hand. 55-gallon steel drums used to transport oil are cut, the oil is burned off to clean the metal, and then flattened in order to create stunning, up-cycled art.

Your purchase supports resourceful artisans in Haiti by providing an income through the production of beautiful works of art made from recycled metal drums and other local raw materials.

EXCLUSIVELY OURS! This Tree of Life with cardinals wall art piece is handcrafted from recycled 55-gallon oil drums and hand-painted. Artisans hand cut, hammer, then emboss it with beautiful designs. Metal has a natural patina and is varnished to protect it, making it suitable for hanging indoors or outdoors. To hang this metal art piece, simply use pin head nails in the many nooks and spaces available in the design.

• Handcrafted in Haiti
• Materials: upcycled steel metal, paint, lacquer finish
• Average dimensions: 14 in. D
  

These recycled steel sculptures come with a weather-proof finish, but over time it wears away and rusting can occur. If you wish to retain its original patina, simply apply a coat of spray-on enamel regularly. Your purchase helps provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to artisans and their families in Haiti. 

This small, decorative accent pillow features a vibrant red cardinal—symbol of hope, love, and remembrance—nestled inside a hand-embroidered holiday wreath of evergreen branches and red flowers. This unique Christmas pillow is both beautiful and plush, adding instant interest to any space.

• Handmade in India
• Materials: 100% cotton exterior; non-removable polyfill stuffing 
• Dimensions: 12 in. square
• Spot clean only to preserve embroidery

Cardinals are symbols of love, spiritual messages and connections to loved ones who are no longer with us.

With every product you purchase, you are helping provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to artisan women in India.

Bring festive charm to your holiday décor and highlight the serenity of the season with this beautifully hand-embroidered cotton table runner. It features vibrant red cardinals perched among evergreen branches. It will bring festive and seasonal elegance to mantels, shelves, and dining tables. FREE SHIPPING (U.S. Domestic)

• Handmade in India
• Materials: 100% cotton
• Dimensions: 14 in. W x 72 in. L
  
• Care: hand-wash only to preserve the intricate embroidery; line dry, iron as needed

With every product you purchase, you are helping provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to artisan women in India.

Recycled glass is transformed into little works of art. Illuminate the dark corners in your home with hand-painted fused glass nightlights.

• Handmade in Ecuador
• Materials: recycled window panes, fused glass
• Dimensions: 4 in. T x 3.5 in. W
  
• Includes white toggle switch component and C7 110-volt (4 watt) clear light bulb
• WARNING: not a toy; contains glass and electrical components
• Night light comes in a box, ready to gift.

What a lovely sight of a Cardinal perched on a dogwood branch. This unique catchall dish is handcrafted from recycled glass and then colors and shapes come to life with fusion. Perfect for jewelry or change. We also have a nightlight with this design.

• Handmade in Ecuador
• Materials: recycled glass
  
• Dimensions: 3.75 in. square X 0.6 in. H
  

With every product you purchase, you are helping provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to artisans in Ecuador.

This lovely felt garland features seven stunning Cardinals spaced evenly with white balls that create a festive look. It is a great piece to hang on your tree, over the fireplace, or on the staircase.

• Handmade in Nepal
• Dimensions: 76 inches long; cardinals are 4.5-5 inches long
• Azo-free dyes, Eco-friendly and non-toxic
• Small loop on either side for easy hanging

With every product you purchase, you are helping provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to artisans in Nepal.

This unique work of art is individually hand-carved and dyed from real gourds. The perfect gift for bird lovers and anyone who loves Christmas. Some details may vary due to the nature of the gourd size and shape.

• Handmade in Peru
• Materials: gourd, wood
• Average dimensions: 2.5 in. W x 3.25 in. H
• Loop for hanging

With every product you purchase, you are supporting a 4,000-year-old traditional carving and burning technique and also helping provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to artisans in Peru.

Cardinals are symbols of love, spiritual messages and connections to loved ones who are no longer with us. This small felted bird ornament will add warmth to your holiday decor or will make a wonderful gift for a birder.

• Handmade in Nepal
• Materials: 100% pure natural New Zealand wool, wire
  
• Average dimensions: 3 in. L  x 1.5 in. W 
  

This unique felt art piece is supplied by the Scandinavian firm, Gry & Sif. As a proud member of the World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO). Gry & Sif is committed to sustainably designed pieces that add a touch of magic to homes around the world. Moreover, they actively promote positive development in Nepal by creating good and sustainable working environments for over 800 women artisans.

With every product you purchase, you are helping provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to these artisans.

Recycled glass is transformed into beautiful works of art. Sure to brighten your holiday decor. They make great stocking stuffers too!

• Handmade in Ecuador
• Materials: recycled glass, tagua piece, cord for hanging
  
• Dimensions: 4.55 in. L x 2.25 in. H
  

This cozy cardinal comes dressed for winter in a colorful hand-knit scarf. Our needle-felted wool ornaments feels right at home on your holiday tree. Simply adorable!

• Handmade in Nepal
• Materials: 100% natural wool and non-toxic dyes, wire
• Dimensions: 4 inches long
• Loop for hanging

Your purchase changes lives, allowing many women artisans in Nepal to work from home, aided by a savings programs, education for girls, medical care, and other social welfare support.

Celebrate the season with this delightful hand-crocheted cardinal ornament. It's full of wonderful details like bright red yarn and a playful birdie face and beak. An ornament any bird lover will treasure!

• Handmade in Vietnam
  
• Materials: cotton/acrylic blend yarn; stuffed with polyester
• Dimensions: 5 inches long
  
• Loop for hanging

Cardinals are symbols of love, spiritual messages and connections to loved ones who are no longer with us.

With every product you purchase, you are helping provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to artisan women in Vietnam.

EXCLUSIVELY OURS! Skilled artisans recycle oil drums and then cut, hammer, emboss, and paint each colorful garden stake by hand for remarkable texture and precise detail. Ideal for placement indoors or out.

• Handcrafted in Haiti
• Materials: recycled steel from oil drums
• Dimensions: 31 inches tall (cardinal is 11 in. X 4.25 in.)
• CARE: to keep color vibrant, we recommend applying a clear protective coating annually when using outdoors

Your purchase helps provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to artisans and their families in Haiti.

Welcome guests to your home with our favorite winter high-fliers. Snowy cardinals are screen printed on coconut fiber doormat with black rubber backing for a sturdy and sustainable piece of outdoor decor.

• Handmade in India
• Materials: natural coconut coir fiber*, rubber
• Dimensions: 30 in. W x 18 in, H

*Coir, also called coconut fiber, is a natural fiber extracted from the outer husk of coconut, and used in products such as floor mats, doormats, brushes, and mattresses. Coir is the fibrous material found between the hard, internal shell and the outer coat of a coconut.

With every product you purchase, you are helping provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to women artisans in India.

Add some fun and whimsy to a shelf, bookcase or mantle. It also works as a paper weight and makes a great office gift! It's hand-carved of soapstone in its natural color and then dyed in rich colors. Soapstone gives an incredible smooth and heavy feel when you hold it.

• Handmade in Kenya
• Approximate dimensions: 3.75 in  H x 2 in W x 2 in. D

Soapstone is mined from great pits in the area surrounding Kiisi, Kenya. The mined soapstone is then delivered to carvers who carve sculptures from the natural stone. Once carved, the craftspeople smooth rough edges of the soapstone with sandpaper dipped in water and polish the piece to a high gloss. With every product you purchase, you are helping these artisans have employment, educational opportunities and medical care.

You'll love our artisans' take on the Missouri State Bird! The bright-blue breeding plumage of the male, easily observed on a wire or open perch, makes this species a favorite of birders. This petite felt creation makes a delightful gift or charming decor piece. Given its handmade nature, expect small differences on each product.

• Handmade in Nepal
• Materials: 100% pure natural New Zealand wool
  
• Dimensions: 3 in. L x 1.5 in. W
  
• Cotton string loop for hanging
  

With every product you purchase, you are helping provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to artisans in Nepal.

EXCLUSIVELY OURS! Easily remove bottle caps with our antique replica cast iron opener patterned after the timeless fleur de lis. Handcrafted exclusively for us using the time-honored sand cast method, it is richly painted in vintage copper tones.

• Made in India
• Materials: hand finished cast iron
• Dimensions: 4.5 in. X 3.1 in., 9oz
  

With every product you purchase, you are helping provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to artisans in India.

Capture the vibrant joy of nature with this unique card. A delightful scene unfolds as a brilliant red cardinal* finds its perch amidst delicate pink blossoms, creating a harmonious symphony of color and cheer. These are more than just greeting cards, they are truly beautiful works of art. Who could imagine paper could be twisted in so many unique shapes. You will love them so much, you might want to put them in this frame! 

• Handmade in Vietnam
• Dimensions: 6 in. X 6 in.
• Blank inside; coordinating envelope included
• Requires more than a normal letter stamp since it is square and not flat

*State bird of Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, Virginia, West Virginia. With every product you purchase, you are helping provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to artisans in Vietnam.

Many people believe seeing a cardinal is a “sign” that those who have passed are with us in spirit. This card is also a gift that is meant to be kept as a token of our love and sympathy.

• Made in Portland, Oregon.
• Removable magnet attached to the front of a digitally printed A2 greeting card
• Packaged in a cellophane sleeve with a kraft envelope.
• Magnet is hand painted using 1/8" Baltic Birch plywood.
• Magnet measures 2.25 in. X 2 in.
• Blank inside.
• May require extra postage

It's a card that's also a gift! Send cozy holiday greetings from Missouri with this Scandinavian-inspired sweater ornament attached to an A2 greeting card.

• Made in Portland, Oregon.
• Ornament is made of hand-painted laser-engraved 1/8" Baltic birch plywood and strung with gold and white baker's twine.
• Packaged in biodegradable cellophane sleeve with a red envelope.
  
• Ornament measures 2.25" x 3"; card measures 4.25" x 5.5"
• Blank inside.
• Requires extra postage

It's a card that's also a gift! Send festive holiday greetings from Missouri with this holly green ornament featuring flying reindeer and attached to an A2 greeting card.

• Made in Portland, Oregon.
• Ornament is made of hand-painted laser-engraved 1/8" Baltic birch plywood and strung with gold and white baker's twine.
• Packaged in biodegradable cellophane sleeve with a red envelope.
  
• Ornament measures 2.25" x 3"; card measures 4.25" x 5.5"
• Blank inside.
• Requires extra postage

This card is also a gift! A laser-cut wooden magnet in the shape of Missouri contains engraved words "Someone in St Louis Loves You"...awwww

• Made in Portland, Oregon.
• Removable magnet attached to the front of a digitally printed A2 greeting card
• Packaged in a cellophane sleeve with a kraft envelope.
• Magnet is hand painted using 1/8" Baltic Birch plywood.
• Magnet measures 2.7 in. X 2.4 in.
• Blank inside.
• May require extra postage

This card is also a gift! Spread Missouri love far and wide with a handcrafted magnet attached to the front of this card! A cute heart is engraved on top of our fair city, St. Louis.

• Made in Portland, Oregon.
• Removable magnet attached to the front of a digitally printed A2 greeting card
• Packaged in a cellophane sleeve with a kraft envelope.
• Magnet is hand painted using 1/8" Baltic Birch plywood.
• Magnet measures 2.7 in. X 2.4 in.
• Blank inside.
• May require extra postage

Our Illinois note card box set features 8 blank note cards, 8 kraft envelopes and envelope stickers. Each card shows a beautiful floral Illinois design with the state flower as well as other wildflowers found growing throughout the state. Flowers include: Blue Violet (State Flower), Claytonia Virginica, Globe Flower, Gardenia, and Echinacea. Email us if you're interested in purchasing these card sets with different states (minimum of 6 units per order).

• Made in the U.S.A. by a woman-owned and operated small business
• Materials: heavy cotton paper, recycled Kraft envelopes
• Dimensions: cards are 5 ½” x 4 ¼”, envelopes are 5 ¾” x 4 ⅜” (A2 size), closure stickers are 2” round
• Illustrated by Amanda Klein