The Precious Moments name is widely recognized and adored by people all over the world. Precious Moments' products are collected by devoted fans of the timeless artistry and simple sweet elegance the figurines portray. It all began with the creator, Sam Butcher, in the early 1970s. He first introduced the teardrop eyes and innocent faces in the drawings he did for family and friends. He called them "Precious Moments" and gave them out as gifts. Later, he created a small company with a friend. They placed the Precious Moments artwork on posters and cards. After enthusiastic retailers swarmed their small booth at a convention, Sam knew they had something special. He paired up with the Enesco Corporation shortly after and began developing the collectible figurines. Since then, Precious Moments has become an amazing marvel in the gift-giving industry. The figurines are still as popular as ever and new designs are released on a regular basis. In addition to the traditional collectibles, you can also find many other Precious Moments items. Precious Moments designs have extended into books, CDs, movies, jewelry, bedding, throws, lawn and garden items, home décor, crafts, stationery and other giftware. Precious Moments arts and crafts items make ideal gifts for family and friends. Some examples include quilts, cross-stitch patterns and "how-to" books, scrapbooks and baby memory books. Kids also love the Precious Moments sticker albums, stamps and magnets. If you love quilting and sewing, there are numerous patterns available for the timeless Precious Moments theme. |
