Cardinal Stained Glass Suncatcher Ready to take Flight

Do you love birds? This vibrant red Cardinal is made to brighten up your home – Does he bring a smile to your face as you see him hanging in your family room window? As an added bonus, he’ll prevent other birds from crashing into your window and hurting themselves. Cardinal birds are beloved for their beauty and bold colors.  But do you know the meaning and symbolism of the cardinals that visit your yard? This bright red bird is an uplifting, happy sign that those we have lost will live forever, as long as we keep their memory alive in our hearts. Perhaps you’ve heard the saying: ‘Those we love don’t go away. They fly beside us every day.’ Cardinals definitely provide a bright spot of color in the cold of winter and are a symbol of hope and joy. This cardinal makes a thoughtful gift of remembrance either for the loss of a loved one or to remember that there is hope and joy to be found in the world. Cardinals are also the perfect gift for the bird lover, Mother’s Day, or just a fun gift for the heck of it. Who needs a reason to give a gift – just make one up! This special cardinal is designed with multiple shades of red including textured glass on some of his wing feathers. You will see swirls in the wispy red adding highlights to his coloring. The glass has some bubbles and streaks that are a part of the glass. The branch is a wispy brown and there is clear glass around his feet for stability.  When the sun shines through your window, its vibrant red hues will brighten your day. If you need a different size cardinal or another custom piece, please contact me and I can make a special piece just for you. Details: Size: 9” Wide x 7” High Materials: Stained Glass (Spectrum, Oceanside, Kokomo, Wissmach, and/or Youghiogheny glass) solder, copper foil, came, and patina (black or copper) Stained glass is made with 60/40 solder which is 60% tin and 40% lead. Lead is only dangerous if you eat it, and I’m sure you don’t want to eat the glass either! As an extra safety precaution, wash your hands after handling. Also, display stained glass pieces out of the reach of children and pets. Packaging Items are wrapped, then (if they're flat) they are secured to a rigid piece of foam or cardboard and wrapped to protect the piece. To do my part in preserving the environment, I reuse packaging material that is being discarded, including undamaged boxes, bubble mailers, and packing materials.  Shipping – check the link in my footer for packaging, shipping, and hanging details.