{"title":"Cake decorating","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur everlasting Mistletoe and indoor Pot Stems are not just to decorate your doorways and house plants... They also make great stencils for cake decorating and cake toppers! Below left is our \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ablackbirdsang.com\/products\/copy-of-mistletoe\" title=\"Link to everlasting Mistletoe Decoration\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMistletoe Decoration\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e and below middle our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ablackbirdsang.com\/products\/pot-stems-blackbird-feeding-family\" title=\"Link to Blackbird Feeding Family Pot Stem\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlackbird Feeding Family Pot Stem\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, both used as stencils with icing sugar. And below right, our \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Link to Wildflower Cluster Pot Stem\" href=\"https:\/\/ablackbirdsang.com\/products\/pot-stems-wildflower-cluster\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWildflower Cluster Pot Stem\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e used as a cake topper!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1221\/7730\/files\/Mistletoe_cake.jpg?v=1763385539\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"225\"\u003e     \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1221\/7730\/files\/Blackbird_cake_1ad23ad6-8d3f-4231-b6c6-d31e1c9f69a2.jpg?v=1763385528\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"225\"\u003e    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1221\/7730\/files\/HB_Cake_Wildflower.jpg?v=1763386935\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"225\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow we've selected a number of our designs which we think also double-up as fantastic cake decorating stencils or cake toppers!\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"copy-of-mistletoe","title":"Christmas Decorations - Mistletoe - Three pieces in gold, silver, cream - metal","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMistletoe is the common name for obligate hemiparasitic plants in the order Santalales. They are attached to their host tree or shrub by a structure called the haustorium, through which they extract water and nutrients from the host plant.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe word 'mistletoe' derives from the older form 'mistle' adding the Old English word tān (twig). 'Mistle' is common Germanic (Old High German mistil, Middle High German mistel, Old English mistel, Old Norse mistil).\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Romans associated mistletoe with peace, love and understanding and hung it over doorways to protect the household. Hanging mistletoe was part of the Saturnalia festival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mistletoe was launched at Waddesdon Manor Christmas Fair in 2016 where we promptly sold out!. It is something we sell all year round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is available in a selection of colours. They can be hung from trees, walls and indoor spaces using nylon line or string. Supplied flat. Can also be simply bent by hand. Try two or more naturally cluster together for a naturalistic effect. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for outdoor and indoor settings. Ideally for indoors (as outdoors might be at risk of rust). Can be folded carefully flat afterwards. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor instructions on how to bend\/fold\/assemble see \u003ca title=\"Mistletoe instructions\" href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/305776309\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick here.\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll dimensions approximate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium Size: 164 x 176 x 0.5mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also make an Extra Large: 400 x 400 x 1.0mm if you need a centrepiece feature decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial: Mild steel, powder coated\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dxFGLyMzt1k\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A Blackbird Sang","offers":[{"title":"Set of Three - Gold Silver White with discount","offer_id":42735317156088,"sku":"DECOMET01SOT","price":24.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1221\/7730\/products\/abs_xmas_mistletoe_dc735189-28bc-414c-89dd-dfaac991c64b.jpg?v=1649930753"},{"product_id":"pot-stems-blackbird-feeding-family","title":"Pot Stems - Blackbird feeding family","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe perfect enhancement to your favourite indoor plants. They can also be mounted in wood. Part of a 'growing series' of affordable gifts. Why not collect the set?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColour: Dark grey (RAL 8019)\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Zinc-coated mild steel\u003cbr\u003eSize (approx): 300mm tall\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A Blackbird Sang","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43451141226744,"sku":"SEED08_BLACKBRD","price":14.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1221\/7730\/products\/abs_potstems_blackbird_1024.jpg?v=1667834892"},{"product_id":"pot-stems-wildflower-cluster","title":"Pot Stems - Wildflower cluster","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe perfect enhancement to your favourite indoor plants. They can also be mounted in wood. Part of a 'growing series' of affordable gifts. Why not collect the set?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColour: Dark grey (RAL 8019)\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Zinc-coated mild steel\u003cbr\u003eSize (approx): 300mm tall\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A Blackbird Sang","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43451209482488,"sku":"SEED07_WILDFL","price":14.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1221\/7730\/products\/abs_potstems_wildflowers_1024.jpg?v=1667836040"},{"product_id":"pot-stems-robin-on-a-fork-with-mistletoe","title":"Pot Stems - Robin on a fork with mistletoe","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe perfect enhancement to your favourite indoor plants. They can also be mounted in wood. Part of a 'growing series' of affordable gifts. Why not collect the set?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColour: Dark grey (RAL 8019)\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Zinc-coated mild steel\u003cbr\u003eSize (approx): 300mm tall\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A Blackbird Sang","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53575803535734,"sku":"SEED16_ROBINFORKMISTLETOE","price":14.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1221\/7730\/files\/Robin-Cyclamen-Pot-Stem-16-by-9_withmistletoe_square.jpg?v=1730904911"},{"product_id":"bird-robin-with-mistletoe","title":"Bird - Robin with Mistletoe","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew for 2025, we have developed our very popular Robin bird silhouette (fence topper), adding a festive twist, a sprig of mistletoe! We made a small run of this new design last year, testing it in-person at 2024 Christmas events, and it sold out within just a couple of weeks. We are now very pleased to make it available to all online. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Individual bird silhouettes (blackbirds, sparrows and more) in different sizes and scales for indoor and outside. Made from steel. Available singly. Some available in two sizes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll our birds are designed to fix to fences, posts and walls unless otherwise indicated. Important note: we advise against hammering any metal design into a living tree. Use of nails or screws also puts a living tree at risk of disease and damage over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: Robin = 100mm high\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial: Unless otherwise specified all are mild steel and powder coated in Dark Grey for indoor and outdoor use. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A Blackbird Sang","offers":[{"title":"BlackPowderCoated_Steel","offer_id":53575814873462,"sku":"BIRD26","price":9.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1221\/7730\/files\/abs_birds_robin_mistletoe_gatepost.png?v=1730904362"},{"product_id":"pot-stems-snowdrop-cluster","title":"Pot Stems - Snowdrop cluster","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe perfect enhancement to your favourite indoor plants. They can also be mounted in wood. Part of a 'growing series' of affordable gifts. 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