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Atlantic puffins (often called "sea parrots") are members of the auk family; they are not penguins. They live off the rocky northern coastlines of North America and Europe, weigh about a pound, and stand about a foot tall. In the USA, Atlantic puffins can be seen only off the coast of northeastern Maine, principally on Machias Seal Island. Puffins can be seen in Atlantic Canada, as well, and are the provincial bird of Newfoundland. The three other species of puffins, horned puffins, tufted puffins, and the Rhinoceros Auklet, are found in the northern Pacific, from Alaska to northern California.
Puffins spend their lives at sea, but return to breed each spring to the place where they were born. Young puffins return to the breeding colony, but mature, mated pairs return to the exact burrow they used the year before. Their single egg is laid in burrows or in rock crevices where they faithfully tend their young until late July-early August, when the plump chicks are ready to care for themselves. By mid-August, the Puffins have gone to sea, and do not return again until late March-early April.
As the brightly-colored puffins are birds, we could have listed our puffin stuff under the bird themes category. But puffins are special birds, and as we have highlighted them in the name of our store, so we highlight them on our web site. We want to be the store you go to for "Puffin Stuff". We have a variety of other small puffin items (e.g., key chains, postcards, magnets, plush toys, tacs/pins, souvenir spoons) in addition to the puffin stuff we have shown on this web site. If you have an interest in other puffin stuff, please drop us a line.
Art Work (Maine-made)
Prints of Original Art by Fred and Patty Hartman, Downeast Drawings
"3 Atlantic Puffins Looking Right"; 11"x14" Matted Print: Color $45.00
Audubon Singing Puffins
Puffins nest on islands off our coast from April to the end of August. These birds, designed in conjunction with the Audubon Society and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, sing their own call. The puffin is 6" high. $17.00.
Balsam Pillows (Maine-made)
These balsam pillows give off a long-lasting fragrance. They often are used in drawers and closets, under furniture, in automobiles, and on windowsills. Balsam also is used to clear congestion, head colds, and asthma; in baths to relieve sore muscles and backaches; and has been used in the past as a remedy for rheumatism, kidney conditions, bladder inflammation, and urinary difficulties. Traditionally given as a sign of friendship, balsam products make wonderful gifts. One 8" x 6" pillow $22.00; One 7" x 5" pillow $17.00 (Two for $30)
One 5" x 3" pillow $13.00 (Two for $20)
Boxers
Stud Puffin Boxers
These 100% combed cotton boxers have a one-button fly in front and the dyed Stud Puffin design in back. The print is permanently dyed into the fabric; it will not fade or run. Sizes S (28-30), M (32-34), L (36-38) and XL (40-42). $22.00 each.
Buoys (Maine-made)
Two kinds of buoys are available: foam and wooden. Most will have a handle on the bottom. Each buoy is 17-18" tall, including handle. In addition, each will have a cord at the top so it can be hung. Buoys without handles can be set upright. Foam buoys weigh less than a pound. Wooden buoys weigh 4-5 pounds each. Please click on Hanging Things for additional examples and prices.
Scrimshaw Jewelry
Men’s Jewelry
Shown above, with the puffin etched and painted, are a money clip and cufflinks, on the left, and a tie tac and a tie bar, on the right. These pieces are handcrafted in the USA by Fairhaven Designs, whose artists use fossilized tusks from the North American mastodon. Each piece comes in a small, white jewelry box. Prices are as follows:
Cuff Links $40.00 (The cuff links are oval shaped.)
Money Clip $30.00 (The scrimshaw in the money clip is oval shaped.)
Tie Bar or Tie Tac $30.00 (The scrimshaw in the tie bar is oval. The scrimshaw in the tie tac can be in a hexagon or a circle. If you do not say otherwise, we will send you a circle shaped tie tac.)
Women’s Jewelry
Shown above are bracelets, necklaces, and ear rings. These pieces are handcrafted in the USA by Fairhaven Designs, whose artists use fossilized tusks from the North American mastodon. Each piece comes in a small, white jewelry box. Prices are as follows:
Bracelet $33.00
Earrings $30.00 (Post earrings are available as circle, hexagon, or small oval. Dangle earrings are available as teardrop or 14x10 mm oval. If you do not say otherwise, we will send you circle post earrings.)
Necklace $30.00 (Necklaces come with 18" chains. The scrimshaw piece is available as a small heart, 18x13 mm rectangle, teardrop, 18 mm circle, or a 20x15 mm oval. If you do not say otherwise, we will send you the circular necklace.)
Note Cards (Maine-made)
Printed original art note cards by Fred and Patty Hartman, Downeast Drawings
"MSI Puffins in Color" "Puffins"
These note cards are packaged together in groups of 8. Unfolded, the cards are 5 ½" x 8". They are printed on 24 pound recycled paper. Two packages of 8 each color note cards, with envelopes, is $22.00. Two packages of 8 each black and white note cards, with envelopes, is $14.00. To view additional cards, click on Notecards above.
Printed original photographic note cards by Peter LaFreniere, Nature Art of Maine
"Puffin Portrait"
"Puffin Colony" "Puffin Duet"
"Puffin Courtship" "Three Amigos"
Unfolded, the Peter LaFreniere note cards are 7"x10". They come folded with envelopes and are $40.00 per assorted dozen. You may mix any of his styles in any number for your assorted dozen. For additional styles, click on Notecards above.
Photographs (Maine-made)
Original photographic prints by Peter LaFreniere, Nature Art of Maine
"Puffin Portrait" "Sushi?"
"Puffin Courtship" "Three Amigos"
"Puffin Colony" "Puffin Duet
All Peter LaFreniere's matted color photos are 8"x10", come in a plastic wrap, and cost $40.00.
Baby and Toddler Romper
Romper, Stud Puffin
This cute 100% cotton Stud Puffin romper comes in sizes 6, 12, and 18 months. $22.00 each.
Slates (Maine-made)
These are hand-painted, old slate, roof shingles quarried in the Monson- Brownville area northwest of Bangor. The slate was used as, or as part of, a roof shingle in the 1800s. These slate shingles are not being made any more.
The slates are hand painted by a Maine artist. Scenes or sayings on the slates can be painted (within reason) per customer request at NO additional charge. Please click on Hanging Things for examples and prices. If you have a special request, please describe it on the back of the order form.
Socks
Blue Puffin, White Puffin, and White Lone Puffin Patterns
These thick acrylic-nylon socks, for sizes 9-11, give excellent warmth. They are excellent for wearing around the house or in a pair of boots outside. The "Lone Puffin" sock just covers the ankle; the others extend a few inches above the ankle. Please specify the style you want. One pair $13.00; two pairs $20.00 (Effective 11/30/05, the adult White Puffin socks above are temporarily not available.)
Child's socks are available in the White Puffin style in sizes 6-8 (for ages 2-4) and 7-9 (for ages 4-8). Two pair for $18.00
T-Shirts
T-Shirt, blue with five puffins in a row on rocks
These oversized T-shirts are made from 100% cotton that is mostly organically-grown. They have a screen printed design. The shirts are dyed and printed in the USA. M, L, XL, XXL. $26.00 (XXL $28.00)
Children's T-Shirt, blue with five puffins in a row on rocks
These oversized T-shirts are made from 100% cotton that is mostly organically-grown. They have a screen printed design. The shirts are dyed and printed in the USA. Children's S, M, L. $22.00
Wood Carvings (Maine-made)
Hand Carved puffins by Roland J. LaVallee, Crow Tracks
The photographs above show four of Roland LaVallee's exquisite hand carved puffins in two profile views.
Medium Sitting Puffin (approx 7" long by 3" high) $ 65.00
Large Sitting Puffin (approx 10" long by 5" high) $157.00
Standing Puffin on stick (approx 9" high) $ 100.00
Standing Puffin on two legs (approx 9" high) $157.00
The photographs above show three of Roland LaVallee's exquisite hand carved puffins in two profile views.
Small Flying Puffin on stick (approx 6"x6"x6" plus base) $95.00
Small Standing Puffin on stick (approx 4 1/2" high plus base) $40.00
Small Sitting Puffin (approx 5" long by 2 1/2" high) $50.00