The Inspiration Behind Creating Precious Moments Collectible Dolls & Precious Moments Figurines

Have you ever wondered who the designer wasfeminine touch to these limited edition dolls. These
behind those adorable Precious Moments Dolls anddolls vary from 7", 12", to 16". Linda started selling
Figurines? Who came up with the idea and whatPrecious Moments Dolls in several different venues.
inspired them to create such innocent little faces?She first appeared on QVC, then later at several
Was the designer a man or a woman? Well, I amdifferent event signings when she realized she had
about to tell you about the beginnings of thedeveloped quite a following with all of her different
Precious Moments Collectibles.lines of dolls. Linda has brought her amazing unique
Samuel Butcher is the original creator of the originaltalent to this company, and is now the Vice President
Precious Moments figurines. He is a man of greatat Precious Moments Company.
faith, and his humble spirit has led him to love allIn 2009, the Precious Moments Doll Catalog has some
people. He didn't always feel connected to his familyof the most adorable dolls Linda has ever designed.
and early on he knew he was interested in art. HisHer dolls vary in style and design so there is
brothers and father were interested in motorcyclessomething for every collector. If you are looking for
and cars, while Sam liked to read and draw. This didsomething girly, why not take a look at "My Precious
not always receive the support of his father.Pony". What little girl (or big girl) wouldn't love to
Early in life he had several people that influenced himhave this doll decorating a shelf in their room. If you
and helped lead him to walk with the Lord. Heare decorating for the Christmas Season, there are
eventually got involved in children's ministry, theplenty of holiday dolls to choose from. How can you
Children's Evangelism Fellowship, and drawingresist the set of "You Light Up My Life?" Or maybe
illustrations on Christian album covers. It was duringyou are looking for that doll that has that little bit of
this period in his life he met his future businesssomething extra special to offer. Look no further.
partner, Bill Biel."Heartfelt Treasures" is sure to brighten your day
Sam had never really intended for the drawings ofwhether you give this as a gift, or keep this
tear-drop eyed children to be for anyone else to seekeepsake for yourself. Or what if you know the
other than to comfort family and friends. However,story behind the Raggedy Ann & Andy Dolls,
they ended up becoming popular and found their waythen you are going to love "Marcella" with her little
into inspirational greeting cards. Then in 1981 the firstminiature Raggedy Ann Doll close by.
two Precious Moments figurines were produced.There are so many wonderful stories that go along
They were the "Jesus Loves Me," girl and boy doll.with these dolls, why not start your collection today
Years later, The Doll Maker, Linda Rick, was asked toand build you very own personal stories that have a
help design a new line which is the Precious Momentslink to a special moment in your life. After all, these
Collectible Doll Line. She has been designing dolls forare PRECIOUS MOMENTS.
Precious Moments since 1990, and she has brought a