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Linda
is featured in a
national magazine called "Simple Grace" that came out Novermer
9th... see her on facebook.
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Linda wants everyone to know that
she is
working on a makeover for her website. So BE PATIENT as Linda is
working
in a new world. The computer world is strange to her. Check back
in a few
weeks. She hopes to have things up in time for her OPEN HOUSE .... In the meantime, you can order these
items here.
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Santa w/Scooter & Package Figurine $58.00 |
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Santa w/Train Car |
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Santa w/Train Car Orn. $16.00 |
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Skiing Santa w/Trees Figurine $30.00 |
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“Merry Christmas” Snowlady Figurine $58.00 |
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Snowman w/Train Car |
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Snowman w/Hat Orn. $16.00 unboxed
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Snowgirl w/Trees & Wreath Figurine $33.00
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Pumpkin & Ghost w/Owl & Moon
$35.00 |
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Grateful Hearts Scarecrow w/Burlap Bag Figurine |
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2011 Open house Pictures are here
Belsnickle Artist Believes In Giving Back By Seth E.
Baldwin |
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Open
house pictures from 2008. |
Linda has worked to save the Historic Iron Bridge at Powell. See pictues here. |
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Announcment
from
the Collector Editions:
Flash
Linda
won!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Little did Linda Lindquist
Baldwin know that when, on a whim, It was the summer of 1986. As a single parent, she was working two jobs with developmentally disabled adults and attending college at night. Stealing a few moments from her hectic schedule, she escaped momentarily into the pages of her nickel garage sale purchase. It was a tattered, forgotten Christmas book filled with enchanting antique papier-mache Santas called Belsnickles. Linda was immediately intrigued by these stately old gentlemen, but knew that rarity and prohibitive prices would not allow her to own one. Despite the fact that she had never taken an art class nor had any artistic ability that she knew of, this perky little redhead decided to make one of these unique Santas for herself. She mixed up newspaper, glue and water, and, with untrained hands, tackled her first sculpture.---Thus began her new career. After being featured on CNN, the NBC nightly news and numerous national publications, Linda's original papier-mache Santas became so popular that she could not keep up with the demand and was years behind on orders. Therefore from 1992 through 1995 her Belsnickles were reproduced in resin by the prestigious gift and collectible company, Schmid. A nickel, symbolic of the nickel garage sale purchase that launched her art career, was placed in the base of each Santa. These Schmid pieces are highly collectible and enthusiastically sought after by collectors today. From 1996 through 2002, Linda designed for Enesco. In addition to Belsnickles (Santas), her charming collections have grown to include Snowsnickles (snowmen), Broomsnickles (Halloween items), Samsnickles (Patriotic pieces), Haresnickles (rabbits and Easter decorations), Littlesnickles (miniatures), Snickles (a variety of themes including Professionals and a Nautical line). She has also added Angels and a stunning Nativity, complete with richly-robed camels. These collections, too, have proven extremely popular with collectors. In 2003, Linda terminated her contract with Enesco and took a bold step to protect and greatly enhance the collectibility of her Snickles by forming her own collectible art company, Seasons of Snickles. This venture surpassed all her expections and her retail stores and collectors were very excited and thrilled. However, as manufacturing costs escalated, Linda realized that she would have to make some changes. After considering every possible option, she knew there was only one workable solution. In an effort to protect her collectors from the huge increase in manufacturing costs (up nearly 200%), begining in 2009, Linda began selling her pieces directly to her valued collectors. This enabled her to absorb most of the cost increases and not pass them on. She regrets that she can no longer sell to stores but their retail prices would be unafordable for many and Linda's decisions are always based on what is best for her collectors. Thanks to Linda, you can enjoy a Snickle for every Season , and the trademark nickel in each piece will remind you of her incredible story. Each
December, on the first Sunday afternoon, Linda hosts a Holiday
Celebration in her hometown, |
Linda's
awarding winning "Santa w/Yule Log & Girl" figurine |
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- Route 66 Santa in Vintage Car
9 7/8 inches long
4 inches wide
5 inches high
Boxed
$60.00
go to the page to see all of Linda's 2009 creations you can purchase here.
This 2009 Numbered Limited Edition piece made it's
debut at
Linda's Open House. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to
the
This piece was a
big hit
at Linda Lindquist Baldwin's 17th Annual
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Linda
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one of her many
INSPIRATIONAL TALKS. Bookings are available.
"Old" Newsflash.... Look at Linda's newstory in the Aug 28th National Examiner and read Linda's comment.
See a picture
of Linda Playing for Charity
*** Linda's "un"official work on her "UN"Event has been successful with her "un"deterred approach. Click here to go and see what she has done for 2008 *** |