I have a wooden coffee table box with a saying about "our family...."
on the lid by Joy Heimsoth.  The wooden box is about 10x14.   I am
interested in finding some more of these.  The whole saying is "Our
family is circle of strength and love.  With every birth and every
union, the circle grows.  Every crisis faced together makes the circle
stronger."  It is in the center of some ivy surrounded by brick, 3
small bird houses,a bird's nest,2 potted geraniums, a watering cans
and a tea pot and cup. The information about Joy Marie Heimsoth is on
the bottom of the box telling me she makes her home in Cole Camp
Missouri where she lives and works in the renovated 1885 general
store.  Perhaps this store would have these boxes but how do I find
the store or an online store to purchase some?

Hi Nonnie!

This was a fun question!  I think you will soon have the box in your
hands!

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According to Joy Marie's web site her products are licensed out to
other companies for resale.  I discovered that a company called Family
Creations licenses her entire line of keepsake boxes, framed prints,
and clocks.  I spoke with a gentleman at the company and Joy Marie is,
in fact, his sister!  If you call the 800 number listed below or send
an e-mail, Family Creations will be able to mail you a catalog.  I
ordered one for myself and I told the man I spoke with that a friend
will likely be calling shortly, so he's expecting you!  If you'd
rather not wait for a catalog, he can also tell you if there are
retail stores in your area that sell Joy Marie's products.

Family Creations
800.909.3528
creation@usmo.com
http://www.afamilycreation.com/page1.htm

Joy Marie Heimsoth
http://www.joymarie.com
info@joymarie.com

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OTHER JOY MARIE HEIMSOTH WORK

Also, if you are simply looking for general work by Joy Marie
Heimsoth, take a look at the sites below.  While neither sells the
keepsake boxes, you might be interested in checking out other items by
the artist:

Candles, Coasters & More
http://www.storesonline.com/site/257796/page/35480

BigGallery.com
http://www.biggallery.com/art/byartist/ZZ003744.htm

Art.com
http://www.art.com/asp/display_artist.asp?CRID=5777

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ABOUT JOY MARIE HEIMSOTH

Artists on the Move (Country Business Magazine, 2001)
http://www.matilijapress.com/articles/artistsonthemove.htm

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SEARCH STRATEGY

joy marie heimsoth
://www.google.com/search?hl=en&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF8&q=joy+marie+heimsoth

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I hope this information is helpful to you.  Please don't hesitate to
request a clarification if you need any further details!

>Librarygopher