Announcement: Ken Crow “Retired”
Ken Crow
Hallmark Master Artist
(Retired)
After 40 wonderful years, our beloved Hallmark Keepsake Ornament Master Artist Ken Crow has retired from Hallmark.
THANK YOU KEN
FOR ALL THE MAGIC!
2019 Video: Artist Insights (Family Game Night)
Here is a link to a Keepsake Ornament video showing Rodney talking about one of the designs he created for 2019.
Who’s hungry for some holiday fun? Relive the memories of family game night and times spent playing together with this vintage toy-inspired design that looks just like the classic game and play pieces.
Artist Journal: Edythe Kegrize (Majestic Cardinal and Majestic Lady Cardinal)
Majestic Cardinal and Majestic Lady Cardinal Progression
My Vision, inspiration, and creative process for Majestic Cardinal and Majestic Lady Cardinal!
2019 Video: Thank You For All the Magic Mr. Crow
After 40 wonderful years, our beloved Hallmark Keepsake Ornament Master Artist Ken Crow has announced that he is retiring from Hallmark. We wish Ken the best in his new ‘master class of creativity,’ and will always be thankful for the countless smiles and memories his magic has provided.
2019 Video: Keepsake Ornament Club Convention
Earlier this month, Hallmark welcomed nearly 1,500 Hallmark Keepsake Ornament Club (KOC) super fans from across the country and Canada who descended upon Kansas City for the biennial KOC convention.
Experience the magic all over again! Relive the biggest moments and memories of the three days of the 2019 Keepsake Ornament Club Convention.
Reveal: 2019 KOC Event Exclusive Buttons
Hallmark once again gave away buttons in conjunction with the various activities at the convention, including seminars, workshops, games and the Saturday night dinner. Each location had a different button. Please see below for a breakdown of where each pin was given away.
Experience the Magic
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The Magic of Christmas
Saturday Night Dinner
Frosty Fun Decade
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Spin It to Win It
The Magic of Christmas
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Innovation and Magic Panel Seminar
Santa and His Reindeer
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License To Create! Panel Seminar
Mrs. Claus
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World of Miniatures Exhibit
Frosty Friends
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Keepsake Trivia
Puppy Love
Special Edition
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The Art of Sculpting Workshop
Pack it Up! Tutorial Seminar
Blue-gray Tanager
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Tom’s Cigar Hour Panel Seminar
Sledding Shenanigans
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Trim Your Home Tutorial Seminar
Beer Stein
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Scavenger Hunt
2019 KOC Convention: Please Give Us Your Feedback
This email was sent to all that attended the Convention.
Dear KOC Member,
We are so thankful you chose to spend your time with us last week in Kansas City. We hope you had a great time connecting with old friends and meeting new ones. We are already looking ahead to the next KOC Convention and would appreciate you taking a few moments to provide us your valuable feedback on how we can make the experience even better.
We’re super excited to get started, so please click here to complete the post-event survey by the end of the day Monday, August 19.
Again, thank you for joining us for the 2019 KOC convention.
Sincerely,
KOC Convention Team
Test Your Trivia!
At the 2019 Convention, Hallmark had a trivia display (as part of the Penguin Place exhibit inside the North Pole Village) that challenged attendees to test their Keepsake Ornament knowledge.
The trivia consisted of 18 panels on three two-sided walls. Each panel had a ribbon that could be pulled down to reveal the answer.
Now it’s your turn to experience the magic and find out if you are a Keepsake expert.
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Voting Booth: Vote for your favorite Keepsake series
At the Penguin Place exhibit, inside the North Pole Village, attendees were asked to pick their favorite Keepsake Ornament series.
Eight beloved series–A Pony for Christmas, Cozy Critters, Christmas Cupcakes, Beauty of Birds, Making Memories, Brilliant Butterflies, Season’s Treatings, and Puppy Love–were represented on different candy dispensers. Attendees were asked to take a piece of candy (salt water taffy) from their top pick.
Although we don’t have any candy to offer you, just for fun, which would you have voted for? You can only vote for one, so choose carefully! Use the poll below to share your choice!
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Voting Booth: Vote for the next Keepsake Ornament
At the Penguin Place exhibit, inside the North Pole Village, attendees were allowed to vote for the next Keepsake Ornament.
Five concept sketches–Crooning Cowboy by Tom Best, Style Superstar by Nina Aubé, Santa’s Treat Maker by Ken Crow, Christmas Bacon by Sharon Visker, and Snowball and Tux Yoga by Joanne Eschrich–were displayed on different candy dispensers. Attendees “could impact Keepsake history!” by just taking a piece of candy (a star mint) from their top pick and casting a vote for their favorite Keepsake Ornament concept.
Although we don’t have any candy to offer you, just for fun, which would you have voted for? Use the poll below to share your choice!
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