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Seattle shop selling Jimothy the short-spined raccoon glass figurines for $125

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Seattle shop selling Jimothy the short-spined raccoon glass figurines for 5

The “Jimothy” craze has now hit the Seattle art scene. A Seattle glassblowing studio is cashing in on Jimothy’s viral fame with handcrafted glass figurines of the four-legged internet sensation, priced at $125 each. Seattle Glassblowing Studio says each collectible is individually crafted from borosilicate glass, “turning an internet legend into a one-of-a-kind glass sculpture.” … Read more

Precious Moments figurines creator dead at 85: Life’s mission was ‘to share God’s gift of love with the world’

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Precious Moments figurines creator dead at 85: Life’s mission was ‘to share God’s gift of love with the world’

CARTHAGE, Mo. — Sam Butcher, the artist who created the Precious Moments figurines depicting angelic teardrop-eyed children, has died. He was 85. The company said in a Facebook post that he died early Monday surrounded by family. It said his life’s mission was “to share God’s gift of love with the world.” No details about his cause … Read more