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Vintage Virtues expresses the best qualities of
human nature. Artist Kathy Killip uses simple garden scenes to help us
develop those simple and timeless virtues in ourselves and in our
children. With helpful definitions and examples of how to apply the
virtues printed on the bottom of each piece, Vintage Virtues can take a
moment in the garden and turn it into a teachable moment for life. |
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Hope…Girl
Hope: Reliance upon the future. To trust in the expectation of good.
With hope, we nourish the spirit of our life and cherish the dream that in
each new day the best is yet to come. When a child nurtures a bird to
flight, she shows hope for the future. Look forward to tomorrow. Be of
good cheer. Develop a positive attitude. In catalogue put: When a
child nurtures a bird to flight, she shows hope for the future.
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Faith (boy) Faith: Belief or
trust that does not ask for proof; complete trust. When we show faith, we
have the assurance and conviction that the truth will last. A child sees
faith in action when he observes how a growing plant thrives with water.
Believe in yourself. Be trustworthy. Show confidence in others. In
catalogue put: When a child observes how a growing plant thrives with
water, he sees faith in action. |
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Joy: A state of happiness, delight, or
gladness. A joyful person allows her spirit to soar. By beginning each day
with cheerfulness, such a person finds pleasure and delight in everyday
experiences. She looks for positives rather than negatives. Frolicking in
a pile of leaves allows a child to experience the playful feeling of joy.
Begin your day with a smile. Look for the fun in your day. Be cheerful. In
catalogue put: An everyday pleasure like frolicking in a pile of leaves
allows a child to experience joy.
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$18.99 |
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Thankfulness: A sense of gratitude and
thanksgiving. The spirit of thankfulness is exhibited when we acknowledge
a job well done and those around us sense the feeling of appreciation.
When the garden is well tended, a child can learn to be thankful for the
bountiful harvest. Be grateful for what you have. Learn to express thanks.
Appreciate those around you. In catalogue put: A child can learn to be
thankful for the bountiful harvest by tending the garden well.
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Patience: The ability to wait calmly,
the sense of perseverance that does not need rapid gratification. A
patient individual is not hurried. He has a willingness to allow things to
develop slowly, showing a persevering character. When a child waits calmly
in the garden, he acquires a sense of patience. Take time to do what is
necessary. Be willing to wait and ask for help. In catalogue put: When a
child waits calmly for the garden to grow from seed to bloom, he learns
about patience. |
$18.99 |
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Happiness: A state of joy or glee. Happy
people see the positive side of each day and bring happiness to others. A
child skips through the garden rejoicing at the new growth and
bountifulness. Be cheerful. Delight in each new day. Smile often. In
catalogue put: Skipping through the garden, rejoicing at the new growth
and bountifulness, allows a child to experience happiness. |
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PATIENCE: The ability to wait calmly;
the sense of perseverance that does not need rapid gratification. A
patient individual is not hurried. He has a willingness to allow things to
develop slowly, showing a persevering character. When a child waits calmly
in the garden, he acquires a sense of patience. Don't hurry. Be willing to
wait. Don't think you have to do everything yourself. |
$15.99
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LOVE: A deep and tender feeling of
affection; an unselfish devotion and loyalty to another. An individual who
is filled with love is putting others before himself. He is devoted to
someone other than himself and is loyal to him or her. The bond that
develops between a child and his dog helps the child understand the sense
of love. The dog teaches the child the faithfulness and loyalty necessary
to feel love. Care for others. Put others first. Be kind.
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HONESTY: The open quality of
truthfulness, straightforward sincerity. An honest person can be trusted
to be straightforward and sincere. Telling the truth and being sincere
help to develop honesty. When a young child openly admits that he broke
the flower pot, he is practicing honesty. Be honest. Admit mistakes. Avoid
cheating others
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GENTLENESS: A mildness of manner or
disposition. A gentle individual is considerate. She doesn't enter boldly
into any situation, rather she treads lightly, treating others with a soft
touch. This mildness of manner is serene and patient. The delicate, tender
touch used when petting a soft bunny helps a child learn gentleness. Move
lightly. Touch things and people softly. Think of others and be patient.
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JOY: A state of happiness, delight, or
gladness. A joyful person allows her spirit to soar. By beginning each day
with cheerfulness, such a person finds pleasure and delight in everyday
experiences. She looks for positives rather than negatives. Frolicking in
a pile of leaves allows a child to experience the playful feeling of joy.
Begin your day with a smile. Look for the fun in your day. Be cheerful
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$16.99
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Gentleness (girl)
The delicate, tender touch used when petting a bunny can help a
child learn how to treat others with a soft touch.
5.5 x 3 x 6 |
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Trust (girl)
Learning the cycles of nature by working in the garden can help a
child develop a sense of trust and confidence in the good things to come.
5.5 x 3 x 5.5 |
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Caring (boy)
A young child working in the garden learns to look for ways to
help plants grow, and learns to look for ways to help others.
5.5 x 3 x 4 |
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Respect (girl)
A child can learn respect for nature in the garden by allowing
its creatures to be near without trying to catch them.
4.5 x 3 x 6 |
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Purposefulness (boy)
As a child pushes the wheelbarrow full of ripe vegetables from
the garden, he feels a sense of purpose as he works towards his goal.
5.5 x 3 x 6.25 |
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Helpfulness (boy)
When a child lends a hand to bring in the bounty of the garden
without being asked, he is learning helpfulness
4.5 x 3 x 6.5 |
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Self-Discipline (Girl)
Picking up sticks from the garden, and following through to the
end, teaches a child self-discipline.
4.5 x 3 x 6.25 |
$16.99
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Patience (Boy)
When a child waits calmly for the garden to grow from seed to
bloom, he learns about patience.
5.5 x 3 x 4.75 |
$16.99
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Joy (Girl)
An everyday pleasure like frolicking in a pile of leaves allows a
child to experience joy.
4.5 x 3 x 6.5 |
$17.99
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Humor (Boy)
Watching the antics of the wildlife in the garden helps a child
develop his sense of humor.
4.5 x 3 x 5 |
$16.99
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Appreciation (Girl)
When a young child appreciates the beauty around her in the
garden, she learns to enjoy and value the wonders of nature and of others.
4.5 x 3 x 4.5 |
$16.99
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Peace (Girl)
Sitting quietly by a pond, gazing out at the water and sky allows
a child to experience the calmness and serenity of peace.
4.5 x 3 x 5.25 |
$15.99
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Peace (Boy)
Sitting quietly by a pond, gazing out at the water and sky allows
a child to experience the calmness and serenity of peace.
4.5 x 3 x 5.25 |
$15.99
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Responsibility (Girl)
Children can learn responsibility by faithfully caring for and
feeding pets every day.
4.5 x 3 x 4.5 |
$15.99
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Love (Boy)
The bond that develops between a child and his dog helps him
understand the nature of love.
4.5 x 3 x 5 |
$15.99
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