{"product_id":"real-stained-glass-cardinal-bird","title":"Red Cardinal Stained Glass Suncatcher – Holly Branch, Wire Spirals, Memorial \u0026 Christmas Gift, 2 Designs 4 Sizes","description":"\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003emale Northern Cardinal\u003c\/strong\u003e in stained glass — vivid \u003cstrong\u003ecrimson red cathedral glass\u003c\/strong\u003e body, raised red crest, \u003cstrong\u003eblack mask\u003c\/strong\u003e, orange beak, long red tail — perched among \u003cstrong\u003eemerald green holly leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ered glass berry clusters\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \u003cstrong\u003edecorative copper wire scrollwork spirals\u003c\/strong\u003e extending below. Handcrafted using the \u003cstrong\u003eTiffany copper foil method\u003c\/strong\u003e; 100% real stained glass, not painted or printed. Hangs on a two-point copper chain. Available in \u003cstrong\u003e2 designs\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e4 sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Cardinal carries a specific cultural and emotional significance in North American grieving tradition — “when a Cardinal appears, a loved one is near” is a widely held belief across the US and Canada. A handcrafted glass Cardinal hung in a window becomes a daily, light-catching memorial — present in the home every morning when the sun comes through, shifting in tone from vivid crimson at midday to warm amber-red at sunset. The copper wire spirals on this design add a flowing, naturalistic energy to the composition that the plain branch designs do not have.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth Designs\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003e#1 Classic Holly Branch\u003c\/strong\u003e — Cardinal perched on a simple holly branch with leaves and berries; elegant, traditional, and the most directly Christmas of the two designs;\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003e#3 Wire Spiral\u003c\/strong\u003e — Cardinal with holly leaves and red berries, extended with decorative copper wire scrollwork spirals at the base; more ornate and contemporary; the hero image design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFour Sizes\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003e15 cm \/ 6 in\u003c\/strong\u003e — Christmas tree ornament, stocking stuffer, or car charm;\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003e18 cm \/ 7 in\u003c\/strong\u003e — compact window suncatcher; suits a small kitchen or bedroom window;\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003e20 cm \/ 8 in\u003c\/strong\u003e — the most popular window size; suits most kitchen and living room windows;\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003e23 cm \/ 9 in\u003c\/strong\u003e — statement piece; suits large windows, high ceilings, or a feature wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Gift For\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eMemorial and sympathy\u003c\/strong\u003e — a Cardinal suncatcher is one of the most recognised and culturally specific memorial gifts in the US; the named association (“Cardinals appear when angels are near”) means the recipient understands the intention of the gift without explanation; it is appropriate for loss of a parent, spouse, or close friend;\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eChristmas and winter décor\u003c\/strong\u003e — the red Cardinal on holly is one of the most iconic Christmas imagery combinations; the Wire Spiral design (#3) is particularly suited to a Christmas window alongside the tree and star pieces;\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eBird lovers and gardeners\u003c\/strong\u003e — the Cardinal is the state bird of seven US states and one of the most beloved backyard birds in North America; a stained glass Cardinal is a natural gift for a birder or nature lover;\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eHousewarming\u003c\/strong\u003e — a Cardinal suncatcher in a window is a standard housewarming gift in the US Midwest and South, where the bird is most common and most culturally meaningful;\u003cbr\u003e• Mom, grandma, or anyone who feeds birds or keeps a window garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShipping and Packaging\u003cbr\u003e• ships in secure protective packaging;\u003cbr\u003e• worldwide shipping with tracking provided;\u003cbr\u003e• processing time: 3–5 business days (each piece is handcrafted to order);\u003cbr\u003e• custom sizes available on request — message the shop;\u003cbr\u003e• if anything arrives damaged, I’ll resolve it promptly and with care.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore More Handcrafted Stained Glass Art\u003cbr\u003e• \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cardinal-pair-stained-glass-suncatcher\"\u003eCardinal Pair Stained Glass Suncatcher\u003c\/a\u003e — male and female Cardinal together on a red berry branch; the companion piece to this solo Cardinal, and one of the most popular memorial gifts in the shop\u003cbr\u003e• \u003ca href=\"\/products\/custom-stained-glass-christmas-ornament\"\u003eStained Glass Mistletoe Holly Christmas Ornament\u003c\/a\u003e — 4 holly and mistletoe designs; the same holly botanical in a pure ornament format\u003cbr\u003e• \u003ca href=\"\/products\/christmas-reindeer-stained-glass\"\u003eChristmas Reindeer Stained Glass Suncatcher\u003c\/a\u003e — blue and golden reindeer in diamond amber panel; 3 sizes; pairs naturally with the Cardinal for a Christmas window\u003cbr\u003e• \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hummingbird-stained-glass-suncatcher\"\u003eHummingbird Stained Glass Suncatcher\u003c\/a\u003e — flagship 20-design listing with Cardinals, Blue Jay, Bluebird, Chickadee, Owl and Butterflies\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sarah Customs","offers":[{"title":"#1 \/ 6 In → ~15 Cm","offer_id":54088730116403,"sku":"ETSY-4408302091-001","price":78.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#1 \/ 7 In → ~18 Cm","offer_id":54088730149171,"sku":"ETSY-4408302091-002","price":78.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#1 \/ 9 In → ~23 Cm","offer_id":54088730181939,"sku":"ETSY-4408302091-003","price":78.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#3 \/ 6 In → ~15 Cm","offer_id":54088730214707,"sku":"ETSY-4408302091-004","price":71.87,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#3 \/ 7 In → ~18 Cm","offer_id":54088730247475,"sku":"ETSY-4408302091-005","price":71.87,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#3 \/ 8 In → ~20 Cm","offer_id":54088730280243,"sku":"ETSY-4408302091-006","price":71.87,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#3 \/ 9 In → ~23 Cm","offer_id":54088730313011,"sku":"ETSY-4408302091-007","price":71.87,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0995\/3997\/6499\/files\/il_fullxfull.7465167359_c7je.jpg?v=1789577616","url":"https:\/\/www.sarahcustoms.com\/products\/real-stained-glass-cardinal-bird","provider":"Sarah Customs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}