Our Love Goes The Distance - This concept of mine became an instant "Best Seller" in sales also.... I added a small bird to the headlight with a helmut and goggles with his wings out enjoying the free ride.Tail light is heart shaped also. PMI's owner Sam Butcher, really enjoyed this piece, and autographed one for me.
Disney Princess Birthday Parade - This Hallmark Store Exclusive became another "best seller" for PMI. It was very well received by both Disney and Hallmark and can be found in all Hallmark stores. Working directly with Disney again is very rewarding. This series is being expanded with 3 more cars to come.
"Our Love Is Classic" - This retro concept sketch I did was so well received it was upgraded to a larger "Collectable Bisque" item and made larger and more expensive than originally planned. It too is a high selling item, reflecting a nostalgic drive in movie scene with a speaker attached to the door by a string. It also has platinum chrome highlights.
"We Naturally Go Together" - Two friends sharing a cookie and a sweet bond.
Courage Under Fire - This piece features platinum chrome finish on hydrant and a fun clear resin stream of water on end of hose nozzle. The dalmation pup lends a helping paw.
Mary Poppins - This piece concepted by my co worker Hal was handed off to me to get sculpted and painted. Of all the items created for Disney this year, they loved this piece the most. So we turned it into a musical Water Globe item also.
Buzz Lightyear - This was another concept handed off to me to get sculpted and painted, it too was well received by all and turned out really cute. Disney was very pleased with this item.
Seasonal Angels - Set of 4 Bisque Porcelain Angel Figurines. Each one representing the 4 seasons of the years. Working with our Asian vendor I supervised sculpting and color selections.
Teaching Is A Work Of Heart - This teacher concept went through several concept changes, but the end result turned out quite nice.
Valentine Teddy Bear Plush - This piece was offered in 2 sizes. It features satin like fabric for tie and vest.
Message Animals - This set of 4 small resin animals show love comes in many forms.
Bereavement Items - This category is especially difficult to concept for, but these items send gentle messages of comfort.
Valentines Items - These Bisque Porcelain items all convey the theme of Love & Vatentine's Day in cute fun ways.
I Love You Grandma - These Bisque Porcelain items show the tender moment of Grandma reading to her grandchild.
You'll Always Be My Little Girl - This Bisque Porcelain piece shows that moment when dad hands the car keys to his teenage daughter for the first time...
God Bless Our Home - This bisque item show a little girl hanging a small sign on her doll house. Sign reads:"God Bless Our Home".
Garden of Angels - This series of "wood cut" looking resin angels were designed to broaden the Precious Moments product line with more "main stream" non Precious Moments traditional items.
Blessings of Angels - This series of non-PM resin angels featured faux gemstones, scrollwork, and glitter added to skirts for a more elegant look.
Courage Under Fire - Final clay sculpt for this cute firefighter and his faithful pup companion. Sculpted by New Art Field's incredible sculptors...
You're So Dreamy - Sharing a milkshake made for two; these lovebirds gaze dreamily into each other's eyes. It's no wonder they're "going steady"! A sweet tribute to all that was sweet and simple about the 1950s. Plays the tune, "Rock Around the Clock." Resin figurine. 4 ½" H.
Rock Around The Clock - With all the fun of the happy days of the 1950s, this "swell" musical will have you cutting a rug! Even the cool cat on the jukebox appreciates the poodle skirt, saddle shoes and rockin' music. Plays the tune, "Rock Around the Clock." Resin figurine. 4 ½" H.
Nifty Fifties - Roller skating is difficult enough - try doing it while serving a meal! This cute car hop does it with ease, and with a smile. 6" H Resin Figurine
You're The Bees Knees - The '50s gave so much to our culture - sock hops, drive-in diners, leather jackets with the collars "popped." This figurine is a nod to the decade of cool. Resin figurine. 3 ¾" H.
Timmy & Chapel - Faith in our creator is a powerful belief. It comforts us in times of need and brings joy to our hearts. Driven by his beliefs, Sam Butcher found strength and courage to create the Precious Moments Chapel. This uplifting musical plays, "Let There Be Peace on Earth" and is sure to fill your spirit with peace and inspiration as you build your relationship with God.
Let Your Heart Guide You - When in doubt, let your heart be your guide. This breathtaking musical will leave your spirit soaring with charming accents and a propeller that really spins! Allow it to be an inspiration to follow your heart and your dreams every day. Plays the tune, "Claire De Lune." Resin. 8"H.
Let Heaven And Nature Sing - The celebration spans throughout heaven and down to earth, and even the woodland creatures can't help but rejoice! Resin figurine 4" H.
Crosses - These table top resin crosses are an addition to the always popular crosses that PM collectors cherish. They stand about 7"H and are flat on the back side.
Disney Princess Birthday Parade (Part 2) - I created these 3 additional train cars after the initial set was a huge hit . I also wrote the titles: "I'm in Heaven to be Seven" - "Eight is Great" and "Nine is Divine". These are Hallmark store exclusives and they are flying off the shelves, a "best seller" for Precious Moments.
Fairies: You Make My Heart A Flutter, You've Captured My Heart, & You're The Light Of My Life - These 3 items were an expansion of an existing series of cute fairy products PM has created over the years. These are all resin.
You're an Angel - Many times the best word to describe a caring nurse is, "angel." With love and compassion in their hearts, they care for their patients. This nurse carries a heart with the "caduceus" symbol as a reminder to be as wise as serpents, but gentle as a dove. Bisque porcelain figurine. 5" H.
Angels - This set of 3 angels feature ruffled skirts with flower accents. They are porcelain 3/4 size of PM standard size figurines.
Winter Village - This miniature Winter Village features tiny LED lights to brighten up the holidays. Snow is covered with glitter to add sparkle.
Winter Village Train Depot & Train Set - This cute additional Winter Scene features a lighted Station and a 3 piece train set that can be connected together.
We Followed The Star - Two darling little angels proudly hold the star that leads the way to Bethlehem. Resin.
Make Room For Jesus - Be it ever so humble, these two angels take great care in preparing a comfortable crib for baby Jesus. They share the message that we can all make room for the Lamb of God. Resin figurine.
Have I said I Love You Today? - Another best seller sketched by Hal Betzold and sculpted for me by Hiko at New Art Field. I really had fun working on this one, I took a gamble using the rich blacks ( not the norm for PM ), but it was a huge hit with customers that paid off!
You're So Sweet - Porcelain Figurine created for Valentine's Day time frame. This was a fun piece to develop. New Art Field's sculptors Hiko & Chiyori did a great job for me!
Boy with Globe Photo Frame - Resin Figurine has a heart shaped Photo Frame that is magnetized to attach to inside bottom section of Globe.
Be Mine Musical - Resin Figurine has wind up music box inside that plays the tune "Always In My Heart"
Love at First Sight - Bisque Porcelain figurine. Another fine piece sculpted by New Art Field, Hiko & Chiyori.
Disney Princess Parade Cars ( 3 new additions ) - Due to the overwhelming success and record sales of the original set I was asked to create 3 new parade cars: Rapunzel, Jasmine, and Mulan. I created these from concept sketch to final product under a very tight deadline. Disney was extremely happy with the results. I also wrote the titles for these pieces: "I'm in Heaven to be Seven!" , "Eight Is Great!" and "Nine Is Divine!"
Fur-ever In My Heart - Sometimes sweet angels have whiskers and paws! With a halo upon its head, this heavenly feline is the purr-fect reminder of a kitty who may be gone from this world but will never be forgotten. Bisque porcelain figurine. 3 ¼" H.
Pipka's "Santa's Journey" Series Ornaments - This miniature set of resin ornaments are a version of the popular larger series that were on bases. The challenge was to get as much detail as posible in such a small item, (3"W approx. ) The vendor did an excellent job with a very tight deadline....Pipka is a company that recently partnered with Precious Moments. They feature a well known line of highly detailed large resin Santa Figures.
"Your Love Is So Comforting" - Disney's Dumbo and his mother, Mrs. Jumbo, are a picture of comforting love - no matter what, he always feels safe in his mother's embrace. This piece is a touching gift for someone who loves and supports you through each of your days. Porcelain bisque figurine. 4 ¾" H. Disney Showcase Collection. This piece was a real joy to work on,... working directly with Disney animators to get the pose and sculpt just right was wonderful....
Minnie Mouse, in her pretty pink ballet outfit, proves you can be anything you dream! Perfect for little ballerinas and grown-up dreamers alike. Porcelain bisque figurine. 5 ¾" H. Disney Showcase Collection. This was another wonderful piece to work on with Disney Studios. We tried several poses before this one was picked.
"Wash Away Your Troubles" - There aren't many troubles that a nice soak in a bubble bath can't alleviate. Covered in thick, soapy bubbles, Minnie even has a monogrammed towel ready and waiting to keep her warm when she's through. Porcelain figurine. 5 ½" H. Disney Showcase Collection. This was fun to work on, the pearlized bubbles really added perceived value and beauty to the piece.
Resin angel set ( 1 of 3 ) with real feathers attched in back and a small stack of prayer cards in the front.
This cute LED penguin plaque was a lot of fun to work on with Hal and Paul. Operates with 2 AA batteries, included. Vinyl LED plaque. 11" H.
"You Make Life Fun" / Tigger and Roo - This is the latest piece I created for the Disney Showcase Series for Precious Moments. I really had fun designing this piece with Disney Consumer products!
One of 4 Seasonal Angels I developed for PM. Supervised Sculpting, Deco, and Packaging.
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