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A Resource Guide for Jim Shore Collectibles

I have written so many articles on Jim Shore collectibles, that I thought a resource guide would be a good idea. There are hundreds of thousands of Jim Shore fans around the world. However, there are many people who have never heard of him. This article is for both the avid collector and those who are newly introduced to Jim Shore's art work.

Here you will find links to Jim Shore's website, articles I have written as well as other Squidoo lensmasters' articles on his work, videos of Jim Shore talking about his work and artistic influences, and places you can obtain his work.

Jim Shore Heartwood Creek from Enesco Hinged Heart Box 2.75 IN

Jim Shore, an American artist

Jim Shore grew up in South Carolina amongst a family of artistic people. His grandmother was a master quilter, his father a furniture craftsman, and his mother an artist. Although he started out his adult life working as an engineer, he continued to hone his art in his spare time. Eventually his passion for sculpture and painting took over and he started his own company called Designs Americana.

His company grew by leaps and bounds over its first three years. Eventually Mr. Shore contracted to partner with Enesco to be able to fulfill orders and expand the business. The Heartwood Creek line was born, and his name and work became known world-wide.

His business expanded even further when he partnered with Disney to provide art for the Disney Traditions line.

No matter which line of art he produces, Jim Shore's love of folk art and quilt patterns is evident in all of the pieces of art he designs. His creations are first sketched, then sculpted in wood and hand painted. The finished product is used to make molds from which resin pieces resembling hand carved wood are produced and hand painted.

Disney Traditions by Jim Shore 4010027 Pinocchio Personality Pose Figurine 4-1/2-Inch

Jim Shore talking about his artistic background and influences

Interview with Jim Shore
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Jim Shore's Official Web Sites

Jim Shore
This is the home page for his web site.
About Jim
This is Jim Shore's bio page
The Official Jim Shore Newsletter
Go here to sign up for Jim Shore's newsletter
News and Events
Check here for a quick look at news and events coming up with Jim Shore. Maybe he will be in your area, and you can get your special collectible signed.
Free Stuff
From here, you can dowload a beautiful Jim Shore work of art for your desktop background.
Jim Shore on FaceBook
Here is Jim Shore's FaceBook page. Drop him a line and tell him how much you enjoy his art. He responds to visitors' comments. You can even suggest something you would like for him to make.

"Art is something I've done all my life. It's what I've always loved and the only thing I ever wanted to do. But making a living as an artist isn't easy. There are thousands of very talented people out there that never got the chance to show what they can do. I've been lucky. Not only do I get to do what I love, I get to share it with people around the world. I've been given a tremendous gift and I thank God for it every day."

My articles on Jim Shore collectibles

Here's a short-cut to my articles on specific collectible categories of Jim Shore's art work. Take a look, but be careful - you may become addicted!

Jim Shore Disney Traditions
Disney collectibles have been popular ever since Walt Disney produced his first cartoon characters back in the 1920s. Over the years, Walt Disney productions...Jim Shore Disney Traditions: Storybook Characters
I love Jim Shore collectibles! This article is about Jim Shore Disney Traditions storybook characters. I have included figurines from Dumbo, Bambi, Pinocchio...Jim Shore Disney Traditions: Mickey Mouse
If you are looking for Mickey Mouse items to add to your collection or as a gift for a loved one, you can't go wrong with Disney Traditions Mickey Mouse item...Easter Collectibles by Jim Shore
If you decorate your home for Easter, or give Easter gifts to your loved ones, please take a look at these wonderful Easter collectibles by Jim Shore. It's n...Jim Shore Angel Ornaments
If you love Christmas, angels, and Jim Shore's American folk art style of art, you have come to the right place. I absolutely love this man's work. His figur...Decorating for Halloween with Jim Shore Figurines
When decorating for Halloween don't forget the details - the small spaces or little extra touches that really create that great Halloween ambience. Jim Shore...Jim Shore Santas from Around the World
For a warm, country Christmas, you must incorporate some Jim Shore folk art figurines or ornaments in your decorating scheme for Christmas. These Jim Shore S...

Jim Shore in his workshop

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Jim Shore's awards

NALED stands for the National Association of Limited Edition Dealers

According to The Teddy Baron, "The National Association of Limited Edition Dealers was formed in 1976. It is a non-profit national association serving the Gifts and Collectibles industry, and independent retailers make up the majority of its membership. While the NALED staff selects the nominees, NALED's members determine the final winners in each category.

NALED presents its achievement awards annually in recognition of "outstanding contributions for the world of collectibles." The awards are given for the prior year's products - so the 2003 awards are for products that were produced and distributed in 2002."

Jim Shore received the following NALED awards:
  1. NALED Rising Star 2002
  2. NALED Artist of the Year 2003
  3. NALED Christmas Collectible of the Year 2003
  4. NALED Christmas Décor of the Year 2004
  5. NALED Artist of the Year 2004
  6. NALED Artist of the Year 2005
  7. NALED Christmas Décor of the Year 2005
  8. NALED Christmas Collectible of the Year 2005

Jim Shore bird figurines

Jim Shore Heartwood Creek from Enesco Cardinal Figurine 6.5 IN


Jim Shore Heartwood Creek from Enesco Blue Bird Figurine 6.25 EA


Jim Shore Heartwood Creek from Enesco Robin Figurine 4.75 IN


Jim Shore Heartwood Creek from Enesco Perched Owl Figurine 6.75 IN


Jim Shore for Enesco Heartwood Creek Pheasant Figurine, 7.125-Inch


Jim Shore Heartwood Creek from Enesco Pelican on Dock Figurine 6.25 IN


Jim Shore for Enesco Williamsburg English Game Hen Figurine, 6-1/2-Inch


Jim Shore Heartwood Creek from Enesco Macaw Figurine 8.25 IN


Jim Shore for Enesco Heartwood Creek Quail, 7-Inch


Jim Shore for Enesco Heartwood Creek Mini Blue Jay Figurine, 3-3/4-Inch

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  • TheTravelGal May 25, 2012 @ 4:26 am | delete
    As someone who did not know Jim Shore it is a treat to see his beautiful work and get to know about him. Thanks for sharing.
  • poddys Apr 25, 2012 @ 2:50 pm | delete
    Jim Shore certainly has some wonderful items. He is very talented, and you have some lovely lenses to showcase them.
  • TheLittleCardShop Feb 20, 2012 @ 8:44 pm | delete
    Thank you for this fantastic guide to Jim Shore's collectibles. It is very helpful for those who already know his work and also an introduction for those who don't know him yet. They will love his work when they visit your guide.
    I love Jim Shore's work. :)
  • AlleyCatLane Feb 20, 2012 @ 9:29 pm | delete
    Thanks for the kind remarks and thumb's up. Appreciate it.
  • GayleMcLaughlin Feb 19, 2012 @ 8:51 pm | delete
    I also have never heard of him until now--great story.
  • marsha32 Feb 18, 2012 @ 4:04 pm | delete
    I actually hadn't heard of him until now.
  • AlleyCatLane Feb 18, 2012 @ 5:10 pm | delete
    Thanks for the thumb's up.
  • Treasures-By-Brenda Feb 17, 2012 @ 8:50 am | delete
    Nicely done page! Thanks for the opportunity to share my pages about Jim Shore. I'm not sure how well the plexo was working so let me know if you did not receive my two Jim Shore pages. (Snow White and The Muppets)
  • AlleyCatLane Feb 17, 2012 @ 9:02 am | delete
    Thanks so much for the blessing, thumb's up and adding to the plexo.
  • Steve_Kaye Feb 16, 2012 @ 11:07 pm | delete
    Beautiful art. Thank you for sharing this beauty by making this lens.
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  1. Jim Shore, an American artist
  2. Jim Shore talking about his artistic background and influences
  3. Jim Shore's Official Web Sites
  5. My articles on Jim Shore collectibles
  6. Jim Shore in his workshop
  7. Jim Shore's awards
  8. Jim Shore bird figurines
  9. Jim Shore
  10. Jim Shore collectibles
  11. Vote for your favorite Jim Shore collectibles
  12. RSS: Jim Shore
  13. Bookmark for future reference
  14. Add your article or favorite web site on Jim Shore collectibles
  16. This article has received SquidAngel blessings!
  17. If you enjoyed this resource guide on Jim Shore, please leave us a thumb's up
  18. What do you think about Jim Shore's art work?
  19. A little about the author
  20. Some of my other articles you may enjoy

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