Rain Crow Primitive Gift Page

'Cathlyn'  Handmade Primitive Doll  $25.00

'Roxanna'  Primitive Doll $25.00

'Rochelle and Blackcrow' $25.00

'Elsie'  $25.00

Walnut 'CreekBoard' with crochet washcloth $25.00


Primitve Woven Blackbird/Wildflower Basket $15.00

Bluebird & Crimson Basket  $15.00

Rustic Gathering Basket
                                                         with Wildflowers  $15.00

Welcome Spring Picket Fence
                                                       with spring flowers $45.00

Goat Milk Soap
 'Applejack Peel with Shea Butter'  $4.00/4oz. bar

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