Don Palmiter

1993 In-Store Signings – Sunland, CA

Kae & Rick’s Hallmark Shop’s In-Store Artist Signing Event

Event Date: Saturday, August 29, 1993

Location & Contact Information:

Kae & Rick’s Hallmark Shop
Sunland, CA

(818) 353-1891

Attending Artists

Joyce Lyle

Don Palmiter

Signing

  • Artists will be available to sign from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Event Product

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1993 In-Store Signings – Redondo Beach, CA

Black Sparrow Hallmark’s In-Store Artist Signing Event

Event Date: Saturday, August 28, 1993

Location & Contact Information:

Black Sparrow Hallmark
Redondo Beach, CA

(310) 371-5568

Attending Artists

Joyce Lyle

Don Palmiter

Signing

  • Artists will be available to sign from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Event Product

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2012 In-Store Signings – Manchester, NH

New Hampshire Snow Buddies’ In-Store Artist Signing Event

Event Date: Saturday, October 20, 2012

Location & Contact Information:

John’s Hallmark
TJ Maxx Plaza
62 March Ave.
Manchester, NH 03103

(603) 668-5665

Attending Artists

Don Palmiter

Terri Steiger

Register-to-Win

Remember to register for a chance to win a fully signed Mrs. Claus’s Table during the in-store SIGNING EVENT! Limit 2 per event. This ornament, produced in limited quantities, Exclusively available at the 16 Hallmark Gold Crown retailers that will be hosting a 2012 in-store SIGNING EVENT.

No purchase necessary. See store for details.

Signing

  • Artist will be available for signing  from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Event Recap

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1994 Expo – “Memories in the Making” – Detroit, MI

The first Keepsake Ornament EXPO! – An exciting and memorable chance for collectors to meet Keepsake artists for ornament signing, participate in workshops, attend lectures and demonstrations, win fantastic prize sand enjoy lots of fun and surprises.

Event Dates: Saturday, September 17, 1994

Start Time:  9:00 a.m.
End Time:  5:00 p.m.

Location:

University of Michigan-Detroit
Field House/Arena
4901 Evergreen Road
Dearborn, MI 48128

Registration

Opens: July 23 – July 30 (at participating Hallmark stores)

Event Fees:  $10 with any $15 Keepsake Ornament purchase. (Open to Keepsake Collector’s Club members only.)

Attending Artists

Patricia Andrews

Don Palmiter

Joyce Lyle

Agenda

Artist Signings

  • The number of ornaments signed per artist was determined by the total number of registered attendees for each event. Only current-year 1994 ornaments were allowed to be signed, excluding the 1993 “Santa’s Favorite Stop” and 1993 “Circle of Friendship”.
  • Artists were available to sign from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 am.; 11:20 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; and 2:40 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Artists resumed at 5:20 p.m. for any remaining attendees who had not received their signatures.

Mrs. Claus’ Cupboard Shop

EXPO Souvenir Shop

  • Two of the six repainted Golden Old World Silver Collection ornaments were available at each of the eight regional events.
  • EXPO Sweatshirt
  • EXPO Pin
  • EXPO Single-Use Camera

Games

  • Play “Hallmark Keepsake Challenge” on the Spotlight Stage all throughout the day.

Presentations

  • Clara Johnson Scroggins (Main Expo Stage and Memories Stage)
  • Keepsake Collector’s Club Presentation – Rachel Perkal

Register-to-Win – Held at 5:00 p.m.

North Pole Photo Shop – Get your photo taken with Rodney and Rhonda Reindeer

Behind the Scenes

  • Artists’ Studio/Ornament Development Process
  • Sculpey Studio Try your hand at ornament sculpting.
  • History of Keepsake Ornaments Exhibit
  • View the “Memories of Conventions” Past Video
  • 1995 Easter Keepsake Ornament Preview
  • View the 1994 Keepsake Ornament Collection

“Members Only” Keepsake Collector’s Club House

Collector’s Ornament Trees

Sign the World’s Largest Ornament – This ornament traveled to each EXPO where attendees could sign one side of it.  It also appeared at later year events.

Local Club Pin Swap

Event Notes

Event Product

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1994 Expo – “Memories in the Making” – Jacksonville, FL

The first Keepsake Ornament EXPO! – An exciting and memorable chance for collectors to meet Keepsake artists for ornament signing, participate in workshops, attend lectures and demonstrations, win fantastic prize sand enjoy lots of fun and surprises.

Event Dates: Saturday, October 8, 1994

Start Time:  9:00 a.m.
End Time:  5:00 p.m.

Location:

Morocco Shine Auditorium
3800 St. John’s Bluff Rd.
Jacksonville, FL  32245

Registration

Opens: July 23 – July 30 (at participating Hallmark stores)

Event Fees:  $10 with any $15 Keepsake Ornament purchase. (Open to Keepsake Collector’s Club members only.)

Attending Artists

Don Palmiter

Dill Rhodus

Patricia Andrews

Agenda

Artist Signings

  • The number of ornaments signed per artist was determined by the total number of registered attendees for each event. Only current-year 1994 ornaments were allowed to be signed, excluding the 1993 “Santa’s Favorite Stop” and 1993 “Circle of Friendship”.
  • Artists were available to sign from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 am.; 11:20 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; and 2:40 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Artists resumed at 5:20 p.m. for any remaining attendees who had not received their signatures.

Mrs. Claus’ Cupboard Shop

EXPO Souvenir Shop

  • Two of the six repainted Golden Old World Silver Collection ornaments were available at each of the eight regional events.
  • EXPO Sweatshirt
  • EXPO Pin
  • EXPO Single-Use Camera

Games

  • Play “Hallmark Keepsake Challenge” on the Spotlight Stage all throughout the day.

Presentations

  • Clara Johnson Scroggins (Main Expo Stage and Memories Stage)
  • Keepsake Collector’s Club Presentation – Rachel Perkal

Register-to-Win – Held at 5:00 p.m.

North Pole Photo Shop – Get your photo taken with Rodney and Rhonda Reindeer

Behind the Scenes

  • Artists’ Studio/Ornament Development Process
  • Sculpey Studio Try your hand at ornament sculpting.
  • History of Keepsake Ornaments Exhibit
  • View the “Memories of Conventions” Past Video
  • 1995 Easter Keepsake Ornament Preview
  • View the 1994 Keepsake Ornament Collection

“Members Only” Keepsake Collector’s Club House

Collector’s Ornament Trees

Sign the World’s Largest Ornament – This ornament traveled to each EXPO where attendees could sign one side of it.  It also appeared at later year events.

Local Club Pin Swap

Event Notes

Event Product

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Golden Stars and Holly

Description

Expo Collection
Showcase

Repaint of 1993 Silver Stars and Holly ornament.

  • Artist: Don Palmiter
  • Released: 1994 (KOCC Events)
  • Retail Price: $10.00 USA
  • Material(s): metal (plated in 22-karat gold)
  • Dimensions: 3⅛" h.
  • SKU: QXC1085
  • Produced in: 
  • Production Date(s): 

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Related Ornaments

Description

Expo Collection
Showcase

Repaint of 1993 Silver Stars and Holly ornament.

  • Artist: Don Palmiter
  • Released: 1994 (KOCC Events)
  • Retail Price: $10.00 USA
  • Material(s): metal (plated in 22-karat gold)
  • Dimensions: 3⅛" h.
  • SKU: QXC1085
  • Produced in
  • Production Date(s)

Alternate Versions





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