Red Cardinal Bird Suncatcher, Glass Ornament, Bereavement Sympathy Gift

At the request of a friend, I created this fused glass cardinal ornament as a thoughtful bereavement gift to honor the memory of a loved one. This handcrafted fused glass cardinal ornament is a beautiful and heartfelt sympathy gift. In many cultures, cardinals are seen as messengers from those we’ve lost, bringing comfort and reminding us they are always near.

Each ornament is carefully kiln-fired to create a vibrant, translucent red cardinal, symbolizing love, hope, and remembrance. It makes a meaningful memorial gift for those grieving the loss of a family member or friend. Hang it on a Christmas tree, in a sunny window, or anywhere a gentle reminder of their presence is needed.

These cardinals come wrapped in a cellophane bag and included is a small note that says, “When cardinals appear, loved ones are near.” They look lovely hanging in a window or outside from a tree branch. In my own garden, I have a variety of glass birds that I hang in a tree with fishing line at various levels. With a slight breeze they twirl delightfully reflecting the sun. You can also place your cardinal in a planter. As you can see in one of the pictures, I simply cut a wire coat hanger and used a pair of pliers to bend up an end to hang the cardinal from.

Size is approximately 5.5″ wide and 2.75″ high

Please note! Colors vary slightly. Some are a bit darker some lighter. Due to the many variations in monitors and browsers, the color may appear different on different monitors. In addition, lighting conditions at the time the photo was taken can also affect an image’s color particularly with transparent glass. Please check with me if the color of a piece is critical.