T Party 2008 Party Supplies

We’ve all heard of wine corks, corkboards, cork floats and cork flooring, but the latest innovation in cork is cork fabric or cork leather. Light, soft, supple and durable, cork fabric is now being used to create a wide variety of unlikely products including clothing, handbags, furniture and even automotive interiors.

If you are thinking, “Oh, I’ve seen cork used as accents on lots of things,” then you are in for a surprise. While cork has been used sparingly for years as distinctive accents, most often as a tag on a hang bag or a heel of a shoe, today luxury fashion accessories and more are being made almost entirely from cork! Clearly, today’s cork is beyond yesterday’s cork.

The beauty of cork goes beyond its’ sophisticated looks. Cork does not retain moisture, which means it’s waterproof and the nature of cork does not allow it to harbor bacteria. Cork has been used for thousands of years and is making a resurgence due to the public’s heightened awareness to conserve and use the worlds’ resources wisely.

Cork is Eco-Friendly!

Cork comes from cork oak trees (Quercus suber) which grow mainly around the western Mediterranean Sea. It grows as a thick protective bark around the trunk of the tree and can be shaved off every twelve years, without damage, throughout the oak’s 150 year lifespan. No trees, animals or forests are harmed in the production of cork and it’s a renewable resource.

Cork oak forests are carefully monitored and cultivated. The cork is manually harvested by skilled de-barkers in order to prevent harm to the trees. The gathered bark is stored at a logging station and allowed to dry naturally. Next, it’s boiled to flatten it and soften it enough to work with. The cork is then cut into strips and processed in a special machine. The cork is transformed into a soft, supple and luxurious cloth that is similar to leather in many ways.

Cork oak forests need no chemical herbicides, fertilizers or irrigation. Planting of cork trees has prevented desertification of dry regions in southern Portugal, reducing soil erosion and providing a livelihood for local populations. As an (one of the most) underutilized resource(s), this newer use of cork in fashion apparel and accessories has begun to show up on elegant fashion runways around the world.

This renewable resource is doubly valuable because maintaining cork oak forests allows an entire ecosystem to be preserved. This offers protection to many species including the endangered Iberian lynx and the Barbary Macaque in northwest Africa. Because cork is gathered entirely by hand, the harvesting process is non-invasive. Furthermore, according to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) “cork oak forests support one of the highest levels of biodiversity among forest habitats, as well as the highest diversity of plants found anywhere in the world”.

And remember, in the cork industry nothing is wasted. Because the properties of cork lend themselves to many applications, every scrap is used. Cork that is not suited for bottle stoppers or cork fabric is ground up and reused in the familiar corkboards and coasters we see every day.

Only the Beginning?

Because of its cell structure, some of cork’s unique qualities are low density, ability to be compressed and then rebound, fire resistance, insulative properties and resistance to abrasion. A cubic inch of cork has millions of cells filled with atmospheric gases. This is why cork floats, and since air can be compressed, a cork will also compress when forced into a bottle and then expand to form a tight seal. Its insulative ability was well known as early as the 14th century in Europe when cork soles were used on footwear to insulate from cold castle floors. Today cork soles are still used for cushioned comfort and long wear. Ask anyone who wears Birkenstocks.

There is no other material, either man-made or natural, with all the properties and characteristics that are unique to cork. Because of this unparalleled combination of properties, cork raw material has a wide variety of applications. With its light-weight honeycomb structure and its flexible membrane, cork is the ideal material for products ranging from stoppers to floats, from floor and wall coverings to gasket material, from clothing to coasters.

But that’s not all. There are literally an astounding number of uses for this incredibly versatile, durable and environmentally sound material including building insulation, musical instruments, golf clubs, life jackets and even the heat shield of the Space Shuttle. Did you know that the US Library of Congress still has its original cork floors that were installed in 1890? As people become more aware of cork and its advantages, more people will start using this wonderful material in many aspects of their lives.

In a world that is seeking environmentally sustainable solutions, cork fashion is emerging along with a host of other innovations. Using products made from cork will help save the forests and protect endangered species.

Floral Bottle Stopper

Vacu Vin Wine Saver Extra Stoppers, Set of 4 $3.05 The original Vacu Vin® (VacuVin) Vacuum Wine Saver is now used by over 25 million wine drinkers around the world, making it the world’s best selling branded wine accessory! The Wine Saver is a vacuum pump that extracts the air from the opened bottle and reseals it with a special reusable rubber stopper. This slows down the taste-destroying oxidation so that you can enjoy your wine for a longer p…

Champagne Bottle Saver Stopper $1.95 Keep your champagne bubbling for hours. This nickel plate stopper is designed for resealing bottles of Champagne and sparkling wine. Holds pressure in the bottle longer than any Champagne stopper on the market. In stock and ready to ship. Features: Nickel-plated. Preserves Champagne after opening. Easy to use and store. . Specs: Dimensions: 1 1/2″W x 2″H….

FoodSaver T03-0024-01 3-Pack Bottle Stoppers $12.34 If your FoodSaver machine has an accessory port you can use these stoppers to seal previously corked bottles of wine, oil, vinegar or what have you….

Steering Wheel Wine Bottle Stopper $12.99 Steer clear of stale wine with this polished wine bottle stopper, which keeps your vino fresh and protected, and actually tilts 90 degrees at the top! Whether you’re into leisurely Sunday afternoon drives or thrilling car races, this unique wine bottle stopper with tilting steering wheel head will ensure a tight seal until you park. Wine bottle stopper measures 4 and comes gift boxed….

Sylvania 72447 Color Changing LED Bottel Topper Blue Finish $5.49 Corks are great for maintaining the freshness of open beverage, wine and alcohol bottles, but why not spice things up a bit? The Sylvania LED Color Changing Bottle Topper offers the same functionality as a cork, with the added bonus of having a built-in LED light. Insert the topper just like a cork, and press the convenient ON/OFF button located on the top of the topper. Once it is turned on, the …

Blitzen with Lamppost Bottle Stopper $19.95 Quantities Limited BUY NOW! Our #1 Stocking Stuffer is at it again! Before he was flat on his back. Now the ever-endeering Blitzen is barely clinging to a lamppost! Toting his customary wine bottle and glass, Blitzen is in top form for holiday fun. He’ll do his best to keep air out of your wine bottle, while filling the air with laughter! Stuff our best-selling Blitzen Bottle Stopper in st…

Heart Wine Bottle Stopper Wedding Favors Chrome Plated Metal Heart Bottle Stopper Favors 4.5″ x 1.75″ Chrome Plated Metal Stopper Rubber Gasket Our heart shaped bottle stoppers have been popular as wedding favors for many years. Whether your wedding is wine themed, or you just want favors that are as useful as they are beautiful, these stoppers are a great choice. Featuring an open heart design, these stoppers will look great at your rec…

Hats Off! Chrome Top Hat Wine Bottle Stopper $4.00 Adorably handsome is the only way to describe this Kate Aspen originalnot only the favor, but the spectacular gift-box design as well! The dapper, chrome top hat tops off bottles with class and pours with perfection. Time for the tuxedos to take top honors!…

Crystal Shell Wine Bottle Stopper Wedding Favors Crystal Shell Wine Bottle Stopper Wedding Favors Crystal Scallop Shell Design Measures 3 ¾” x 1 ½” x ¾” Stopper Base Fits Standard Wine Bottles Elegant and simple, the crystal shell wine bottle stopper wedding favors are the perfect addition to your beach themed reception. These stylish and unique wedding favors measure 3 ¾” x 1 ½” x ¾” and include a shimm…

Oster Inspire Cordless Electric Rechargeable Wine Bottle Opener with Wine Chiller and BONUS Wine Pourer and Stopper $34.95 When gathering with friends, it’s nice to be able to keep the wine flowing without having to retreat to the kitchen to chill and open more bottles. This convenient, portable wine set features a wine chiller and an electric bottle opener that can be kept close at hand, wherever the party ends up–in the living room, out on the back deck, or by the pool. The thermal stainless-steel wine chiller acco…

Oggi Bottle Stoppers Set Of 2 $13 Stainless steel vacuum bottle stoppers

Short Mandrel Wine Bottle Stopper $5.95 Add a touch of glass to your kitchen with these beautiful wine bottle stoppers. Make the perfect conversation piece for a holiday party or an unforgettable gift. The mandrel Wine Bottle Stopper allow you to change the display beads easily. When not being used, keep your glass art stoppers on display with stand 63973 (sold separately). Short Mandrel measures 1-1/4; for beads with holes of at least 1/8 diameter. If creating your own lampworked beads use 324418 1/8 mandrels. NOTICE Bottle stoppers are for multiple short term use not to exceed one week at a time. They are for display and serving not long term storage which can cause pitting and flaking of the plating due to acidic buildup in the wine from oxidation.

Long Mandrel Wine Bottle Stopper $7.95 Add a touch of glass to your kitchen with these beautiful wine bottle stoppers. Make the perfect conversation piece for a holiday party or an unforgettable gift. The mandrel Wine Bottle Stopper allow you to change the display beads easily. When not being used, keep your glass art stoppers on display with stand 63973 (sold separately). Long Mandrel measures 4; for beads with holes of at least 3/32 diameter. If creating your own lampworked beads use 7337 3/32 mandrels. NOTICE Bottle stoppers are for multiple short term use not to exceed one week at a time. They are for display and serving not long term storage which can cause pitting and flaking of the plating due to acidic buildup in the wine from oxidation.

Flat Top Wine Bottle Stopper $8.95 Add a touch of glass to your kitchen with a beautiful glass art wine bottle stopper. Make the perfect conversation piece for a holiday party or an unforgettable gift. Stylish stopper features a blank specially made for fused or stained glass. When not being used, keep your glass art stoppers on display with stand 63973 (sold separately). Features a thicker stainless steel outer shell so they can be used for extended storage without pitting. Food safe. Flat Top bottle stopper shown below with 63931 Round Top bottle stopper and displayed in a wine bottle.

Wine Rack With 36 Bottle Storage $194 Solid domestic hardwood wine rack maximizes bottle storage. A handy drawer facilitates storage of cork screws, spare bottle stoppers, and the like. Features hard laquered 24 inch x 13 inch x 40 inch highhandy utility drawer with metal handlesolid domestic hardwood throughoutbase has oil finishbottle racks insure cork is always wet holds 36 bottles

Trough Top Wine Bottle Stopper $6.95 Get The Party Started. Add a touch of glass to your kitchen with a beautiful glass art wine bottle stopper. Make the perfect conversation piece for a holiday party or an unforgettable gift. Stylish stopper features a blank specially made for fused or stained glass. Simply apply a small amount of adhesive (such as Silicone 5690 or Triolyse 77201) and slide the edge of your glass into the metal channel for a unique display. When not being used, keep your glass art stoppers on display with stand 63973 (sold separately). NOTICE Bottle stoppers are for multiple short term use not to exceed one week at a time. They are for display and serving not long term storage which can cause pitting and flaking of the plating due to acidic buildup in the wine from oxidation.

Round Top Wine Bottle Stopper $8.95 Add a touch of glass to your kitchen with a beautiful glass art wine bottle stopper. Make the perfect conversation piece for a holiday party or an unforgettable gift. Stylish stopper features a blank specially made for fused or stained glass. Stopper top measures 1 in diameter. When not being used, keep your glass art stoppers on display with stand 63973 (sold separately). Features a thicker stainless steel outer shell so they can be used for extended storage without pitting. Food safe. Round Top bottle stopper shown below with 63932 Flat Top bottle stopper. Project created by artist Melanie Churchill using 1 pre-cut Clear and Ivory Circles ( 24630, 24632) and Floral Fuse Art decals 427867.

Old Dutch Chrome Display For Wine Stoppers $15.3 11. 5 inch x 2 inch chrome display for six wine stoppers.

Stainless Steel Bottle Stopper Base $4.95 Display your custom-made wine stoppers in style with this contemporary stainless steel base. A great way to show off your unique bottle stoppers at parties or on your dinner table while the wine is in use. The modern brushed steel finish gives a professional feel to your kitchen or bar, and is easy to clean. Holds three stoppers. Designed to fit cabochon and bead stoppers 63930, 63931, 63932, 63933 and 63934 (sold separately).

Beadable Bottle Stopper $8.95 So Versatile and Unique. Add a touch of glass to your kitchen, create a conversation piece for a holiday party, or give an unforgettable gift. The Beadable Bottle Stopper allows you to showcase your fun and fabulous beads by easily attaching them to the loop on top. When not being used, keep your glass art stoppers on display with stand 63973 (sold separately). Artist Karen Thomas created the fun projects below. NOTICE Bottle stoppers are for multiple short term use not to exceed one week at a time. They are for display and serving not long term storage which can cause pitting and flaking of the plating due to acidic buildup in the wine from oxidation.

Royce Leather Wine Accessory Valet 619-6 – Black $44.95 Smartly styled accessory valet contains two elegantly styled chrome and rubber bottle stoppers, as well as a black and chrome wine steward corkscrew/bottle opener. Leather storage case with hook-and-loop closure, exterior patch for personalization or logo. Made from genuine split leather.

Wine Bottle Panel $39.95 Add Color and Excitement to Even the Dullest Window The bright colors and fun design of this wine bottle will bring a bit of cheer to your day. Handmade suncatcher features real stained glass and bright nickel plating that will shine for years to come. Measures 8 x 8. Sold finished.

Avanti 12 Bottle Thermoelectric Wine Chiller $270 Avanti 12 Bottle Thermoelectric Wine Chiller Please visit ShoppersChoice.com for full description

Old Dutch Arched Wine Rack (27 Bottle) $85.85 27 bottle wine rack with matte black finish. 17 in. X 8 in. 33. 75 in.

Old Dutch Arched Wine Rack (47 Bottle) $137.7 47 bottle wine rack with matte black finish. 6. 75 in. X 8 in. X 53. 5 in.

Scotsman Wine Cooler – 32 Bottle $1379 Scotsman 32 inch bottle wine cooler with 6 interchangeable chrome racks with built-in stops to prevent bottles from slipping. Tinted, thermal-tempered glass door protects wine from harmful UV light; reversible hinges allow flexible installation. Three temperature zones ensure the right climate control. Dimensions: 15 x 23 3/4 x 33 7/8

Danby Wine Cooler – 17 Bottle $133 The Danby wine cooler has a 17 bottle (1. 8 cu. Ft. ) capacity, Shatter resistant Tempered glass door, Auto-Cycle Defrost, Scratch resistant worktop, 2 full width wire shelves, 1 staggered shelf, and Reversible door hinge. The wine cooler dimensions are 17 8/16 x 19 11/16 x 20 2/16.

Danby Wine Cooler – 75 Bottle $784 The Danby wine cooler has a 75 bottle (11. 0 cu. Ft. ) capacity, Interior Dispenser light, Free standing application, 8 full width wooden shelves, Tempered glass door with Platinum door trim, Reversible door hinge, Wood Shelving, LED Dispenser, Humidity Reservoirs. The wine cooler dimensions are 23 10/16 x 25 11/16 x 58 13/16.

Kaloric 2 Bottle Wine Cooler, Black $169 Unlike typical wine storage systems that only regulate the ideal storage temperature (which is much cooler than the ideal drinking temperature), this is the dual wine bottle chiller that maintains the optimal wine drinking temperature, ensuring stored win

Old Dutch Six Bottle Scroll Wine Rack – Antique Pewter $26.35 Florentine wine rack, holds 8 bottle of wine and measures 11. 5 x 4 x 16 inches. Antique pewter color.

Wine Bottle 1 Poster Print $12.91 Last Name: Lake. First Name: Debra. Paper Width: 0. 00. Paper Height: 0. 00. Subject: Cuisine:Wine. Style or Genre: Decorative. Decor: Contemporary. Primary Color: Tan. Secondary Color: Pink.

Wine Bottle 2 Poster Print $12.91 Last Name: Lake. First Name: Debra. Paper Width: 0. 00. Paper Height: 0. 00. Subject: Cuisine:Wine. Style or Genre: Decorative. Decor: Contemporary. Primary Color: Pink. Secondary Color: Tan.

Avanti Wine & Beverage Cooler – 16 Bottle $124.8 The Avanti Wine & Beverage Cooler Holds 16 Wine Bottles and has an Adjustable Thermostat for Ideal Temperature Controlled Conditions, Solid State Components for Superior Reliability, No vibration – Bottle Sediment is not Disturbed, Unique State-of-the-Art Thermoelectric Technology, Thermopane Reversible Glass Door with Integrated Handle, Auto Defrost, Soft Interior Lighting with ON/OFF switch, and aSlide-Out Chrome Shelves. The Wine & Beverage Cooler measures 20. 25H x 17W x 19D.

Avanti Wine & Beverage Cooler – 18 Bottle $205.4 The Avanti Wine & Beverage Cooler Holds 18 Wine Bottles and has an Adjustable Thermostat for Ideal Temperature Controlled Conditions, Solid State Components for Superior Reliability, No vibration – Bottle Sediment is not Disturbed, Unique State-of-the-Art Thermoelectric Technology, Thermopane Reversible Glass Door with Integrated Handle, Auto Defrost, Soft Interior Lighting with ON/OFF switch, and aSlide-Out Chrome Shelves. The Wine & Beverage Cooler measures 26 inch H x 13. 75 inch W x 19. 5 inch D.

Danby Wine Cooler – 35 Bottle Capacity $245 The Danby 35 bottle wine cooler is a freestanding application with an electronic thermostat and shatter resistant Tempered glass door with stainless steel trim. Other features of the wine cooler are wire shelves, interior blue LED lighting, scratch resistant worktop, interior door lock, and reversible door hinge. The wine cooler measures 17 11/16 W x 19 6/16 D x 33 6/16 H and has a 24 month parts and labor in-home warranty.

Pre-cut Wine Bottle Ring Kit $22.95 Make a delightful stained glass suncatcher in an afternoon. Kit includes pre-cut glass pieces, metal ring and complete instructions. The bright colors and fun design of this wine bottle will bring a bit of cheer to your day. Perfect for decorating your kitchen or any room. Finished project measures 8 diameter.

Wine Bottle Caddie $59.99 16 t x 8w holds to bottles with grape accents.

Wine Bottle And Cheese Poster Print $5.41 Last Name: Zaccheo. First Name: John. Paper Width: 0. 00. Paper Height: 0. 00. Subject: Cuisine:Wine. Style or Genre: Decorative. Decor: Traditional. Primary Color: Apricot. Secondary Color: Sage Green.

Wine Bottle And Cheese Poster Print $15.41 Last Name: Zaccheo. First Name: John. Paper Width: 0. 00. Paper Height: 0. 00. Subject: Cuisine:Wine. Style or Genre: Decorative. Decor: Traditional. Primary Color: Apricot. Secondary Color: Sage Green.

Wine Bottle And Cheese Poster Print $15.41 Last Name: Zaccheo. First Name: John. Paper Width: 0. 00. Paper Height: 0. 00. Subject: Cuisine:Wine. Style or Genre: Decorative. Decor: Traditional. Primary Color: Apricot. Secondary Color: Sage Green.