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Jim Shore Heartwood Creek Figurines

Jim Shore Heartwood Creek figurines are his signature folk-art collection — Santas, angels, nativity, animals, snowmen, and seasonal characters, each hand-painted with Jim Shore's distinctive quilted patchwork patterns in Americana styling.

Jim Shore Heartwood Creek is the artist's signature folk-art collection — the line that established Jim Shore as one of the most recognized names in Christmas collectibles. Every figurine features his distinctive quilted patchwork patterns hand-painted in Americana styling. The collection covers nativity sets, Santas, angels, animals, snowmen, and seasonal characters. Heartwood Creek is distinct from Disney Traditions, which applies the same patchwork style to licensed Disney characters. For Jim Shore tree ornaments, see Jim Shore ornaments. For the full Jim Shore collection, see Jim Shore collectibles. Browse all Christmas collectibles.

What is Heartwood Creek?

Heartwood Creek is Jim Shore's original and signature folk-art figurine collection — the non-Disney line covering traditional Christmas and seasonal themes.

What themes does Heartwood Creek cover?

Santas, angels, nativity, animals, snowmen, seasonal characters, and Americana themes — all in Jim Shore's quilted patchwork style.

What is the difference between Heartwood Creek and Disney Traditions?

Heartwood Creek is Jim Shore's original folk-art line with traditional themes. Disney Traditions applies the same patchwork style to licensed Disney characters.

Are Heartwood Creek figurines hand-painted?

Yes — each piece is individually hand-painted, making every figurine slightly unique.

Are Heartwood Creek figurines collectible?

Yes — annual releases, ongoing series, and retired designs make Heartwood Creek one of the most collected figurine lines. Retired pieces can appreciate in value.

Are these the same as Jim Shore ornaments?

No — Heartwood Creek figurines are freestanding display pieces for shelves and mantels. Jim Shore ornaments are smaller pieces designed to hang on a tree.

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