{"product_id":"woodland-winter-cardinal-metal-garden-stake","title":"Woodland Winter Cardinal Metal Garden Stake | Steel Bird on Pine Branch","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the hush after a snowfall, a cardinal settles on a pine branch while warm light spills from the cabin windows. The woods are still, the porch lantern is glowing, and this little bird looks perfectly content to keep watch over winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Woodland Winter Cardinal Metal Garden Stake brings that quiet forest feeling to winter porch planters, flower beds, and garden paths. A crested cardinal with a long tail perches on a pine branch with sprays of needles, while open eye and wing details let the surrounding scenery show through the steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eYour winter cardinal at a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne cardinal-on-pine-branch garden stake, CNC plasma cut from 14-gauge steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign body measures approximately 8 inches at its longest dimension; the other dimension varies with the artwork's proportions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWelded to a 12-inch steel garden stake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlat steel artwork with genuine open cutouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose Raw or Rusted finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e$55 includes your selected finish and free UPS Ground shipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade to order in our family shop in Kimball, Michigan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA little winter woodland story for your garden\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNestle him into a porch pot of gathered greens, pinecones, and winter berries, or let him keep company with a lantern beside an old cabin door. His woodland design feels at home through Christmas and the quiet winter weeks that follow, and he is just as lovely among garden flowers when spring returns. A thoughtful gift for bird lovers, gardeners, and anyone who treasures a little woodland company on a snowy day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eChoose your finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRaw:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bare, unsealed steel with its natural mill character. Exposure to air, rain, and humidity will gradually develop rust and patina. Steel color and surface markings may vary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRusted:\u003c\/strong\u003e Our signature hand-started finish is genuine rust, begun in our shop using vinegar, peroxide, and salt. Each piece develops its own earthy tones because the steel's surface and grain vary. It is unsealed and will continue rusting and changing over time. Rust may transfer to your hands or the surfaces it touches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduction \u0026amp; shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour cardinal is cut, cleaned, welded, and finished for your order. Please allow 7–10 business days for production before shipment. Free UPS Ground shipping and your chosen finish are included in the $55 price. Tracking is provided when your order ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlease note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo two pieces will rust or age exactly alike. The lifestyle image uses AI-assisted styling to show display inspiration; surrounding plants, containers, and decorations are not included. Your cardinal is cut from flat steel. Please use the stated measurements when planning your display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReturns, cancellations \u0026amp; order issues\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause each piece is made to order to your selected specifications, we do not accept returns or refunds for change-of-mind purchases. Cancellations are accepted within 10–12 hours of purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your item arrives damaged, is incorrect, or has not arrived, please contact us within 7 days of the estimated delivery date. We will review the issue with you and work toward an agreed-upon solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom our dirt road to yours—a quiet winter visitor, made by our family for your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Dirt Road Gardener","offers":[{"title":"Raw","offer_id":50464483115265,"sku":"WCARD-STK-RAW","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rusted","offer_id":50464483148033,"sku":"WCARD-STK-RST","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/6918\/6561\/files\/woodland-winter-cardinal-metal-garden-stake.jpg?v=1791117736","url":"https:\/\/thedirtroadgardener.com\/products\/woodland-winter-cardinal-metal-garden-stake","provider":"The Dirt Road Gardener","version":"1.0","type":"link"}