Hallmark sat down with Keepsake Artist Joanne Wright to discuss her Vintage Snowman ornament releasing at Ornament Debut in October. Enjoy!

Joanne: “I’ve always loved the vintage/nostalgic style that came out of the 50’s and 60’s, especially at Christmastime. Chad and I received such a great response for our Vintage Santa last year, that I knew my Snowman had to coordinate with him.”

You may remember Joanne and retired Keepsake Artist Robert Chad’s 2020 Nostalgic Santa which released at Ornament Debut last year. Joanne’s Vintage Snowman this year was also inspired by that ornament last year!

Joanne went on to say, “I’ve always turned this idea in, but sometimes the timing isn’t right. I was so happy when the team agreed to go with my Santa concept last year, and now, my Snowman! Not only was this a lot of fun to sculpt and paint, but it was especially fun to research the style, so I was true to the look.”

Joanne: “Because the end product is to be porcelain, I had to sculpt him @ 15% larger than actual size since porcelain shrinks during the firing process. The added bottle brush tree is the same size and shape as the one I used for Santa last year, so that they look good together. I think it really adds the finishing touch to him.” We agree, Joanne!

Joanne also mentioned that she knows how much you loved the Santa last year, and she hopes you’ll love the Snowman just as much this year! “I’m pushing for more characters in this style! We’ll see what happens!”

What do you think? Would you like to see more ornaments in this vintage styling? Let us know in the comments below!

Vintage Snowman
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Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments. “Behind the scenes with Joanne Wright’s Vintage Snowman!” Keepsake Ornament Club Facebook Page, August 20, 2021. https://www.facebook.com/groups/KOCMembers/posts/2946906972215974/