| Have you ever wondered who the designer was | | | | feminine touch to these limited edition dolls. These |
| behind those adorable Precious Moments Dolls and | | | | dolls vary from 7", 12", to 16". Linda started selling |
| Figurines? Who came up with the idea and what | | | | Precious 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 am | | | | different event signings when she realized she had |
| about to tell you about the beginnings of the | | | | developed 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 original | | | | talent to this company, and is now the Vice President |
| Precious Moments figurines. He is a man of great | | | | at Precious Moments Company. |
| faith, and his humble spirit has led him to love all | | | | In 2009, the Precious Moments Doll Catalog has some |
| people. He didn't always feel connected to his family | | | | of the most adorable dolls Linda has ever designed. |
| and early on he knew he was interested in art. His | | | | Her dolls vary in style and design so there is |
| brothers and father were interested in motorcycles | | | | something for every collector. If you are looking for |
| and cars, while Sam liked to read and draw. This did | | | | something 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 him | | | | have this doll decorating a shelf in their room. If you |
| and helped lead him to walk with the Lord. He | | | | are decorating for the Christmas Season, there are |
| eventually got involved in children's ministry, the | | | | plenty of holiday dolls to choose from. How can you |
| Children's Evangelism Fellowship, and drawing | | | | resist the set of "You Light Up My Life?" Or maybe |
| illustrations on Christian album covers. It was during | | | | you are looking for that doll that has that little bit of |
| this period in his life he met his future business | | | | something 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 of | | | | whether you give this as a gift, or keep this |
| tear-drop eyed children to be for anyone else to see | | | | keepsake 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 way | | | | then you are going to love "Marcella" with her little |
| into inspirational greeting cards. Then in 1981 the first | | | | miniature 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 to | | | | and build you very own personal stories that have a |
| help design a new line which is the Precious Moments | | | | link to a special moment in your life. After all, these |
| Collectible Doll Line. She has been designing dolls for | | | | are PRECIOUS MOMENTS. |
| Precious Moments since 1990, and she has brought a | | | | |