Jim Shore
Jim Shore grew up in rural South Carolina, the son of artistic parents who instilled a love of American folk art. His grandmother was a master quilter who taught him the patience and skill to bring intricate designs to life. Jim worked decades developing his craft, manufacturing his own designs, and traveling the country to sell his work. Finally, in 2001, he partnered with Enesco to create Heartwood Creek, the successful brand that brought Jim worldwide fame. Jim has received multiple awards from prestigious trade organizations including ICON HONORS Life Accomplishment Award in 2012.
Jim is a legend in the giftware industry, inspiring retailers and consumers alike with an enduring body of work based on tradition, family, and love of country. Jim’s unmistakable style combines a diverse color palette with timeless design drawn from images of American and European folk-art forms, including quilting, rosemaling, and tole painting. His fresh new interpretation of traditional motifs has international appeal and works with a variety of themes and formats, including Jim’s successful partnerships with iconic brands like Disney, Peanuts, Coca Cola, and most recently The Grinch.
Jim's Licensed Brands
Heartwood Creek Sub-Collections
Jim Shore’s Heartwood Creek® collections weave stories that express a sense of family, friendship and tradition. Each handcrafted collectible figurine, Christmas tree hanging ornament, and gift unites folk art and quilting to create distinctly special color combinations.
Divided into a truly unique experience, Heartwood Creek® has many sub-collections that tell their own stories. From Coastal Christmas; a collection that brings Christmas to the beach, or Nordic Noel; a collection that highlights the red and whites of Nordic fabrics. And let’s not forget the ever-popular White Woodland; a collection that lets the piece be the main focus and doesn’t rely on vibrant colors to draw the eye.
Retired Collections
Jim Shore Platinum Star Retailer
Sparkle Castle has the great honor to be selected as a Platinum Star Retailer for Jim Shore. Since we began carrying Jim Shore products many years ago, we had the drive to provide a quality shopping experience as well as exceptional customer service to all Jim Shore collectors.
Becoming a Platinum Star Retailer reaffirms to us that what we are doing works. It has been our greatest joy to be a trusted retailer in the Jim Shore collector community, and we will strive daily to continue to earn the Platinum Star badge.
As an authorized Jim Shore retailer, Sparkle Castle is proud to offer new and retired collections. All items items sold are new in the box (unless otherwise stated in the product description) and come with our 100% satisfaction guarantee.
Whether you are looking for a specific collection, or one of his many themes; like Snowmen, Santas, Gnomes, or Angels, Sparkle Castle is your go to place for all things Jim Shore.
How Can I Find Out If Sparkle Castle Really Is An Authorized Retailer?
We understand your desire to be cautious when it comes to buying from a website you are not familiar with. So, don't take our word for it, find out directly from Jim Shore.
Go to www.jimshore.com and scroll to the footer of the page. Under SHOP JIM SHORE, click Retailer Location. Enter our zip code, 46219, and you will see Sparkle Castle at the top of the list.
Things people often ask about Jim Shore
While Jim Shore is very private with his age, we do know that his birthdate is on June 30th.
Jim Shore grew up in South Carolina and never really left. He lives in York County with his wife Jan, also an accomplished artist and quilt pattern designer.
Things people often ask about his brand
Jim Shore's folk art figurines, ornaments, tabletop decorations and other pieces are made from sculpted stone resin, so they're durable and stunning.
Sometimes there added added embelishments like Swarovski crystals, LEDS or jute rope.
Each Jim Shore design is painstakingly made with attention to detail, designed to resemble carved wood. The pieces are hand painted with lifelike expressions and other thoughtful details. Paints used are designed to maintain vibrancy for years, so you can enjoy your Jim Shore design for many holidays to come.
Jim Shore's pieces are manufactured in China, Cambodia and Indonesia through his partnership with Enesco.
However, regular inspections are made at each manufacturing facility to ensure the quality measures set forth by Jim Shore are met.
Jim Shore pieces can be lightly dusted being sure not to catch and break delecate parts.
Pieces that could potentially get dirty (such as Outdoor, UV protected statues) can be cleaned by washing with mild dish soap and cold water on a damp microfiber cloth.
Avoid using vigerous scrubbing or using high-heat when drying as this can case damage to the paint.