John Collin Francis Archives - Page 11 of 12

Mrs. Claus’ Cupboard

Keepsake Artist Contributions

Hutch and Packages – Linda Sickman

On Top:

Garland – Anita Marra Rogers
Cat – Dill Rhodus

Top Shelf:

Polar Bear (inspired by ’93 Polar Bear Adventure) – Linda Sickman

Middle Shelf:

Mice with Books – Ed Seale
Ark – Ken Crow

Bottom Shelf:

Victorian Santa (inspired by ’94 Jolly Holly Santa) – Joyce Lyle
Collector’s Plate – LaDene Votruba
Church – Julia Lee

On Floor:

Elf – Robert Chad
Basket of Pinecones – Don Palmiter
Angel – Patricia Andrews
Créche – John “Collin” Francis
Christmas Tree – Bob Siedler
Traditional Santa (inspired by ’92 Cheerful Santa) – Duane Unruh
Dog – Anita Marra Rogers

Color Team: Sharon Pike

There is no design on the back of the design piece. This area is reserved for the artist’s signatures, to be gathered by collectors attending Keepsake Ornament signing events.

Description

Keepsake Miniature Ornaments with Display Piece

A tribute to Keepsake Ornament Collectors and the joy of collecting, this elaborate design with 10 miniature ornaments was created especially for the 1994 Artist's Appearance events. It is the collaborative work of the 14 Keepsake Ornament studio artists. Their contributions represent favorite holiday memories, symbols and traditions–and Keepsake Ornament designs from years past.

Artist: See Keepsake Artist Contributions
Released: 1994 (KOCC Events & Artist’s Appearances)
Retail Price: $55.00 USA
Material(s): wood & composite
Dimensions: 6" h. x 5.75" w.
SKU: QXC484-3
Produced in: Thailand
Production Date(s):

Alternate Versions

Polar Bear Adventure
Folk Art Americana
Showcase

Jolly Holly Santa
Limited Edition ornament

Cheerful Santa

Joyful Santa
Miniature

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Description

Keepsake Miniature Ornaments with Display Piece
A tribute to Keepsake Ornament Collectors and the joy of collecting, this elaborate design with 10 miniature ornaments was created especially for the 1994 Artist's Appearance events. It is the collaborative work of the 14 Keepsake Ornament studio artists. Their contributions represent favorite holiday memories, symbols and traditions–and Keepsake Ornament designs from years past.

Artist: See Keepsake Artist Contributions
Released: 1994 (KOCC Events & Artist’s Appearances)
Retail Price: $55.00 USA
Material(s): wood & composite
Dimensions: 6" h. x 5.75" w.
SKU: QXC484-3
Produced in: Thailand
Production Date(s):

Alternate Versions

Polar Bear Adventure
Folk Art Americana
Showcase

Jolly Holly Santa
Limited Edition ornament

Cheerful Santa

Joyful Santa
Miniature

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digital DREAMBOOK Team2023-05-31T04:34:14-06:00December 25th, 1994|

Sweet Bouquet

Nestled in a bottle cap
With a holiday bouquet,
This “scent”-imental fellow
Is all set for Christmas Day!

Description

Member Exclusive
Miniature

On ornament: Santa's Club Soda

Artist: John "Collin" Francis
Released: 1994 (KOCC)
Retail Price:
Material(s): plastic and metal
Dimensions: 1.18" diameter
SKU: QXC480-6
Produced in: China
Production Date(s):

Note: This unofficial KOCC series progresses through Christmas Eve, Christmas morning and Christmas Day.

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Description

Member Exclusive
Miniature
On ornament: Santa's Club Soda

Note: This unofficial KOCC series progresses through Christmas Eve, Christmas morning and Christmas Day.

Artist: John "Collin" Francis
Released: 1994 (KOCC)
Retail Price:
Material(s): plastic and metal
Dimensions: 1.18" diameter
SKU: QXC480-6
Produced in: China
Production Date(s):

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digital DREAMBOOK Team2026-03-01T02:42:50-06:00July 1st, 1994|

Holiday Pursuit

Description

Keepsake of Membership

Features a little detective bear peering through a magnifying glass at Tannenbaum's Dept. Store, the Nostalgic Houses and Shops, Anniversary Edition ornament (1993). Merry Mistletoe Time, 1st in the Mr. & Mrs. Claus series (1986) is nestled in his trenchcoat pocket. Year-dated 1986.

Artist: John "Collin" Francis
Released: 1994 (KOCC)
Retail Price: FREE (included in membership kit)
Material(s): plastic
Dimensions: 2.875" h. x 2.0625" w.
SKU: QXC482-3
Produced in: China
Production Date(s):

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Description

Keepsake of Membership
Features a little detective bear peering through a magnifying glass at Tannenbaum's Dept. Store, the Nostalgic Houses and Shops, Anniversary Edition ornament (1993). Merry Mistletoe Time, 1st in the Mr. & Mrs. Claus series (1986) is nestled in his trenchcoat pocket. Year-dated 1986.

Artist: John "Collin" Francis
Released: 1994 (KOCC)
Retail Price: FREE (included in membership kit)
Material(s): plastic
Dimensions: 2.875" h. x 2.0625" w.
SKU: QXC482-3
Produced in: China
Production Date(s):

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digital DREAMBOOK Team2025-03-18T22:11:37-06:00July 1st, 1994|

Jump-Along Jackalope

Is this a rabbit? No siree!
In antelope? Well, nope!
It’s the legendary fellow
That folho call a jackalope!

Description

Artist: John "Collin" Francis
Released: 1994
Retail Price: $8.95
Material(s): plastic
Dimensions: 1.596" w. x 3.729" h. x 1.709" d.
SKU: QX575-6
Produced in: China
Production Date(s):

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Description

Artist: John "Collin" Francis
Released: 1994
Retail Price: $8.95
Material(s): plastic
Dimensions: 1.596" w. x 3.729" h. x 1.709" d.
SKU: QX575-6
Produced in: China
Production Date(s):

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digital DREAMBOOK Team2025-07-21T02:26:44-06:00July 1st, 1994|

Baby’s First Easter

1994 Easter Collection

Description

On ornament: Baby's 1st Easter. Year-dated 1994.

Artist: John "Collin" Francis
Released: 1994
Retail Price: $6.75 USA
Material(s): plastic
Dimensions: 1.5" w. x 2" h.
SKU: QEO815-3
Produced in: Thailand
Production Date(s):

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On ornament: Baby's 1st Easter. Year-dated 1994.

Artist: John "Collin" Francis
Released: 1994
Retail Price: $6.75 USA
Material(s): plastic
Dimensions: 1.5" w. x 2" h.
SKU: QEO815-3
Produced in: Thailand
Production Date(s):

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digital DREAMBOOK Team2024-02-21T18:43:36-06:00January 1st, 1994|

Santa’s Favorite Stop

Keepsake Artist Contributions

Fireplace – Dill Rhodus
Hearth – John “Collin” Francis
Santa – Ken Crow (ornament)

On Fireplace:

Stocking-holder Mouse – Bob Siedler
Stocking-holder Snowman – Patricia Andrews
Stocking-holder Teddy Bear – Ed Seal
Clock on the Mantel – Duane Unruh
Cookies and Milk for Santa and Garland – Anita Marra Rogers
Elf on the Mantel – Robert Chad

On Hearth:

Cat – Julia Lee
Santa’s Bag – Don Palmiter
Kindling Box and Toy Train – Linda Sickman
Puppy – John “Collin” Francis
Teddy Bear – LaDene Votruba
Victorian Doll – Joyce Lyle

The back of the display piece carries no design. This area was reserved for the artists’ signatures, to be gathered by collectors attending Keepsake Ornament signing events.

Description

Keepsake Signature Collection
Keepsake Ornament with Display Piece

Created especially for the 1993 Keepsake Ornament Artist’s Appearance events, this design represents the collective work of the 14 Keepsake artists that participating in the tour. Each element of the elaborate design represents a favorite Christmas memory of holiday tradition for the person who created it.

The Santa ornament can be removed from the fireplace display piece.

Artist: See Keepsake Artist Contributions
Released: 1993 (Artist Appearances)
Retail Price: $55.00 USA (with minimum Keepsake ornament purchase)
Material(s): Composite
Dimensions: 2½" h.
SKU: QXC4125
Produced in:
Production Date(s):

A maximum of 200 pieces were available for sale during each of the 35 signing events. Due to an unexpectedly low turnout at these events, many of these pieces were later destroyed.

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Description

Keepsake Signature Collection
Keepsake Ornament with Display Piece
Created especially for the 1993 Keepsake Ornament Artist’s Appearance events, this design represents the collective work of the 14 Keepsake artists that participating in the tour. Each element of the elaborate design represents a favorite Christmas memory of holiday tradition for the person who created it.

The Santa ornament can be removed from the fireplace display piece.

A maximum of 200 pieces were available for sale during each of the 35 signing events. Due to an unexpectedly low turnout at these events, many of these pieces were later destroyed.

Artist: See Keepsake Artist Contributions
Released: 1993 (Artist Appearances)
Retail Price: $55.00 USA (with minimum Keepsake ornament purchase)
Material(s): Composite
Dimensions: 2½" h.
SKU: QXC4125
Produced in:
Production Date(s):

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digital DREAMBOOK Team2021-03-18T13:43:55-06:00December 25th, 1993|

Forty Winks

All cozy and warm
in his bottle cap,
This mouse settles in
for a Christmas Eve nap!

Description

Member Exclusive
Miniature

On ornament: Santa's Club Soda

Artist: John "Collin" Francis
Released: 1993 (KOCC)
Retail Price:
Material(s): plastic and metal
Dimensions: 1.18" diameter
SKU: QXC529-4
Produced in: China
Production Date(s):

Note: This unofficial KOCC series progresses through Christmas Eve, Christmas morning and Christmas Day.

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Description

Member Exclusive
Miniature
On ornament: Santa's Club Soda

Note: This unofficial KOCC series progresses through Christmas Eve, Christmas morning and Christmas Day.

Artist: John "Collin" Francis
Released: 1993 (KOCC)
Retail Price:
Material(s): plastic and metal
Dimensions: 1.18" diameter
SKU: QXC529-4
Produced in: China
Production Date(s):

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digital DREAMBOOK Team2026-03-01T02:45:00-06:00July 1st, 1993|

Playing Ball

Description

Personalized Ornament

Personalize with 1 line of text.

Artist: John "Collin" Francis
Released: 1993, 1994 (Ornament Premiere)
Retail Price: $12.95 USA
Material(s): plastic
Dimensions: 2.125" w. x 3.688" h.
SKU: QP603-2
Produced in:
Production Date(s):

NOTE: Getting your ornament personalized is easy. Just select your ornament, decide on the message and place your order at your local Hallmark Gold Crown store. For more details on how you can create your own Personalized Keepsake Ornament, stop by the Hallmark Gold Crown store nearest you.

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Description

Personalized Ornament
Personalize with 1 line of text.

NOTE: Getting your ornament personalized is easy. Just select your ornament, decide on the message and place your order at your local Hallmark Gold Crown store. For more details on how you can create your own Personalized Keepsake Ornament, stop by the Hallmark Gold Crown store nearest you.

Artist: John "Collin" Francis
Released: 1993, 1994 (Ornament Premiere)
Retail Price: $12.95 USA
Material(s): plastic
Dimensions: 2.125" w. x 3.688" h.
SKU: QP603-2
Produced in:
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digital DREAMBOOK Team2024-02-20T18:42:51-06:00July 1st, 1993|

Black-Capped Chickadee

This “Black-Capped Chickadee” is included in a group of ornaments called “Artists’ Favorites. These designs reflect personal interests and memories of the artists who create them. Look for John’s middle name, “Collin,” on this ornament.

Description

Miniature

Features a "Black-Capped Chickadee" perched on a festive woven wreath adorned with a red bow. Year-dated '92. You'll find John's middle name, "Collin," on the bird.

Artist: John "Collin" Francis
Released: 1992
Retail Price: $3.00 USA/$4.50 CAN
Material(s): composite
Dimensions: 1.375" h.
SKU: QXM548-4
Produced in: Thailand
Production Date(s):

Personal touch: As a nature lover, artist John Francis (Collin) finds the inspiration for many of his ornament designs perched on one of six bird feeders in his backyard.

Artists’ Favorites – A group of ornaments that reflect the personal interests and memories of the artists who create them. These designs include the artists’ signature pre-printed on them.

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Description

Miniature
Features a "Black-Capped Chickadee" perched on a festive woven wreath adorned with a red bow. Year-dated '92. You'll find John's middle name, "Collin," on the bird.

Personal touch: As a nature lover, artist John Francis (Collin) finds the inspiration for many of his ornament designs perched on one of six bird feeders in his backyard.

Artists’ Favorites – A group of ornaments that reflect the personal interests and memories of the artists who create them. These designs include the artists’ signature pre-printed on them.

Artist: John "Collin" Francis
Released: 1992
Retail Price: $3.00 USA/$4.50 CAN
Material(s): composite
Dimensions: 1.375" h.
SKU: QXM548-4
Produced in: Thailand
Production Date(s):

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digital DREAMBOOK Team2023-03-21T16:49:42-06:00July 1st, 1992|

Watch Owls

A unique ornaments–lights up your Christmas with a bit of Keepsake Magic!

Plugs easily and quickly into any of the light bulb sockets on a miniature tree light string. Use only with standard U.L-listed light strings of 3.5- or 6- volt bulbs.

Handy connector cord and two light bulbs included. Connector cord allows for easy placement on your tree.

Complete display instructions enclosed.

Description

Magic

Watching for Santa, these sculpted, handpainted porcelain owls perch patiently on a tree branch. The larger owl keeps his eyes open. he's warm in a green muffler dated "92." Knowing his partner is standing watch, the title owl rests his eyes.

Artist: John "Collin" Francis
Released: 1992
Retail Price: $12.00 USA/$16.00 CAN
Material(s): porcelain
Dimensions: 2.25" h.
SKU: QLX708-4
Produced in:
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Magic
Watching for Santa, these sculpted, handpainted porcelain owls perch patiently on a tree branch. The larger owl keeps his eyes open. he's warm in a green muffler dated "92." Knowing his partner is standing watch, the title owl rests his eyes.

Artist: John "Collin" Francis
Released: 1992
Retail Price: $12.00 USA/$16.00 CAN
Material(s): porcelain
Dimensions: 2.25" h.
SKU: QLX708-4
Produced in:
Production Date(s):

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digital DREAMBOOK Team2024-07-28T17:04:08-06:00July 1st, 1992|