Artist Journal: Ken Crow (2019 Sneak Peeks)
Wednesday, January 23, 2019
From the sketchbook of Keepsake Master Artist, Ken Crow.
The first sketch depicts a Christmas Toy Shop with animated magic–featuring lights, sound, and motion–bringing everything to life including toys, children and Toymaker Santa.
The second sketch sneak peeks this years Toymaker Santa. Ken said, “Thought it would be fun to add a cuckoo clock.” Wow, this will be the 20th in the Toymaker Santa series! Do you recognize the miniature cuckoo clock Santa is holding? It is the “Santa’s Tiny Timekeeper” miniature from 2016.
The third sketch shows renderings of the Christmas Carnival series. The 2nd in the series is a Toyland Carousel!
The last page shows different renderings of this years “Tick Tock Twirlers” along with a couple of past miniature ornaments including “Santa’s Tiny Timekeeper” from 2016 and “Christmas Carousel” from 2017–for size comparison.
2019 Dream Book “The Wonder of Your Story”
What an adventure this has been! We began working on this project in June of 2018, before we even had all of our 2019 ornaments finalized. The team was brought together to strategize and brainstorm about what we’d like to showcase with the 2019 lineup. It first begins with the marketing team within Keepsakes ideating around the essence of the book – what emotions do we want you, the reader, to experience as you’re going through the book. After we have a game plan in place, we work with the creative studios to come up with a concept for the book.
2019 Dream Book
“The Wonder of Your Story”
Our concept for the 2019 Dream Book is ‘the wonder of your story.’ You’ll see this theme throughout the book via editorial and photography. The photography team got together to create the look and feel of the book. You’ll see a lot of hand-made details, natural elements, and in the moment lifestyle photography. The idea was pitched to leadership and after it was approved, the teams got to work! We pulled over 100 samples to be photographed in life style photography and worked over a three month timeframe to photograph and layout the entire book. We worked hard on the two covers – this is what we stress over the most! We then laid in editorial and ornament details.
What was next? We proofed the book – 10 of us read every single detail checking it twice to ensure it’s accurate. The Dream Book is now off to the printer and will soon be arriving in your Dream Box and in stores in April. Guess how many people have worked on the Dream Book this year? 50! We’ve seen the book and it’s honestly one of our best yet! We cannot wait for you to experience it yourself with your loved ones, making your wish list, and beginning to dream about the memories you’ll be capturing in 2019.
Several 2019 Keepsake Ornaments are featured in the picture above. Including Summer Tanager, 15th in the Beauty of Birds series; Tammy’s Tree Farm, 1st in the series; Prince of the Forest, 1st in the Noble Nutcrackers series; Baby’s First Christmas; Beer Stein; Snow Buddies, 22nd in the series; and Winter Animals.
2019 Sneak Peek: Tick Tock Twirlers
Tick Tock Twirlers
Miniature
Here is a sneak peek of a 2019 miniature Keepsake Ornament by Ken Crow.
2019 Reveal: Patrick Mahomes II
Patrick Mahomes II
Kansas City Chiefs
Special Edition
Hallmark is releasing a limited-run Keepsake Ornament featuring Patrick Mahomes II, the talented Kansas City Chiefs player recently named the top NFL quarterback of 2018 by the Associated Press., but don’t wait long – supplies are limited.
PREORDER NOW
Available at participating Hallmark Gold Crown Stores
2019 Holiday VIP Event Gift Kit
Participating Hallmark retailers will once again kick off their Holiday season by inviting their best customers to an exclusive holiday event. If you are one of your local Gold Crown® store’s very best customers, keep an eye on your mailbox for an invitation to this years Holiday VIP event. Accompanying this invitation will be your coupon for the free with purchase* VIP event gift.
Sweet Snowman
Holiday Open House & VIP Event, November 8-15, 2019
This Exclusive VIP Holiday Gift is full os sweet treats just for you.
Includes:
- Gingerbread Reusable Tote Bag
- Season’s Treatings Christmas Candy Jar
- Fresh Baked Cookie Ceramic Plate
- Season of Sweets Snowman Keepsake Ornament
- JourneyBack to Christmas eBook Digital Download
- Wooden Mitten-Shaped Wooden Spoon and Tea Towel Set
- Gingerbread House Paper Wonder Greeting Card
* Gift with a purchase of $60 or more (after deductions). Valued at more than $60.00. Additionally, individuals spending $125 or more will also receive a snowflake votive and tray set ($29.99 value) Individuals spending $200 or more will also receive a tiered snowflake serving stand ($34.99 value).
HOLIDAY VIP Gift – A promotional offer, that is directed at each individual local Gold Crown retailer’s top spending customers.
2019 Reveal: Signature Collection
Hallmark Signature Ornaments are a distinct collection of premium ornaments featuring unique processes, craftsmanship and attention-grabbing detail.
Inspired by top-selling Signature greeting cards, each ornament is designed to make an immediate impression and express a sense of style and sophistication during the holidays.
New
Anchor
Angel
Cardinal
Compass
Cracker
Globe
Lighthouse
Moon
Nutcracker
Santa
Seahorse
Snowflake
Toucan
Tree
Unicorn
Dog
Re-issued
Deer
Dove
Champagne
Flamingo
Gumball Machine
Hot Air Balloon
Modern Sled
Train
Wedding Cake
Wreath on Door
2019 Reveal: Keepsake Celebrations
Celebrate special moments, capture important memories, and nurture meaningful relationships as they happen throughout the year with Keepsake Celebration ornaments.
Each of the twenty-two designs makes the perfect unique and customizable gift to commemorate life’s milestone occasions.
Love
I Love Us
Truly Deeply Foreverly
Photo holder
I Do
Faith & Encouragement
Hope Appeared
Limitless Love
Change is Beautiful
Baby & Family
Baby’s First Christmas
Already Loved
Photo holder
Love Your Spirit Godchild
Beautiful Mom
Baby Mine
Disney Dumbo
Honor & Remember
Remembered with Love
Forever By My Side
Photo holder
Wave Proudly
Canadian Pride
Milestones
Lifes Next Journey
Congrats Grad
Photo holder
New Home
Friendship
Welcome Friend
Having a Ball
Disney Cinderella
You’re Great Friend
Keepsake Celebrations – A collection of year round ornaments designed to celebrate major life milestones.
Announcement: 2019 Keepsake Dream Box Ship Date
2019 Keepsake Dream Box
The 2019 Keepsake Dream Box and accompanying Keepsake Ornament Club Collectors Edition Dream Book will begin shipping April 1, 2019.
2019 Reveal: Mary Hamilton Collection
As part of this year’s religious gift offerings, Hallmark has released three Mary’s Angel porcelain figurines and a snow globe, all based on past Mary’s Angels series designs.
“Safe & Snug” Lamb
“Safe & Snug” Lamb
“Let Your Love Shine”
Light Up Lullaby
Water Globe
2019 Sneak Peek: Cat Photo Holder
Kitty Claus
Photo holder
Here it is! A sneak peek of the 2019 Kitty Claus photo holder ornament featuring Anne Epperson’s cat Trixie, the winner of last year’s fan photo facepaper contest!