2018 Video: Heritage Collection
The collaborative partnership between Keepsakes and its European partners provides potential family heirlooms to be passed down to generations.
The Keepsake Heritage Collection is history reimagined. Designed by Keepsake Artists, each ornament is crafted, painted, and blown entirely by hand from dedicated, skilled artisans. Their methods come from the old European tradition spanning centuries.
Feel the Magic: Robert Chad Mary’s Angels
Sketchin’ and Sculptin’
Get a peek inside Keepsake Artist Robert Chad’s process as he explains his approach and philosophy. Watch as Robert brings his 2019 Mary’s Angel Ornament to life.
UPDATE (10.23.18 @ 8:43 AM) – Here’s the wax originals to go with the video. -Robert Chad
UPDATE (11.22.18 @ 9:32 AM) – Added finished prototype image to end of carousel.
2019 Sneak Peek: Issaquah Tree Trimmers’ In-Store Artist Signing Event
In conjunction with the Issaquah Tree Trimmers’ Local Club Dinner in Issaquah, WA, Hallmark Production Artist Orville Wilson and Hallmark Senior Artist Terri Steiger shared a sneak peek of some of the designs they are working on for the 2019 Keepsake ornament line.
by Orville Wilson
Grandson
Granddaughter
A Memorable Year
Photo holder
by Terri Steiger
Frosty Surprise
Miniature
Beautiful Mom
2019 Sneak Peek: Mountaineer Memory Makers’ In-Store Artist Signing Event
In conjunction with the Mountaineer Memory Makers’ Local Club Dinner in Morgantown, WV, Hallmark Production Designer Robert Hurlburt and Hallmark Production Artist Rodney Gentry shared a sneak peek of some of the designs they are working on for the 2019 Keepsake ornament line.
by Robert Hurlburt
by Rodney Gentry
Snowman Dome
Heritage Collection
Hungry Hungry Hippos®
Family Game Night
6th in the series.
Contributors to post: Adam’s Angels Hallmark Collector’s Club
2018 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.
Salt and Pepper Snowmen
Holiday Open House (& VIP Event), November 2-9, 2018
This year’s VIP gift is a fashionable red and white houndstooth patterned reusable tote bag filled with everything you need to set your holiday scene.
The Exclusive HOLIDAY VIP COZY KIT includes:
- Rustic “Joy” wall sign
- Stylish and snuggly socks
- Embossed snowman ceramic latte mug
- Playful “Season’s Eatings” tea towel
- Paper Wonder Snowman pop-up greeting card
- Friendly Salt and Pepper Snowmen Keepsake Ornament set
* Gift with purchase of $50 or more (valued at more than $60). Additionally, individuals spending $100 or more will also receive a metal star 2-tiered server ($29.99 value) Individuals spending $200 or more will also receive a Merry Christmas pillow ($39.99 value).
HOLIDAY VIP Gift – A promotional offer, that is directed at each individual local Gold Crown retailer’s top spending customers.
Home & Family: Tracy Larsen Visit
Tracy Larsen’s Visit
Hallmark Keepsake Artist Tracy Larsen visits HOME & FAMILY to talk about his ornament designs this year, including “Flight of Fancy” and “Old World Santa.” He also speaks about his children, which he says are a major source of inspiration in his work.
Santa Takes Flight Beer Stein Lid Fit and Hinge Variations
Santa Takes Flight Beer Stein
Due to the creativity of the design and authentic hand construction and assembly of the Santa Takes Flight Beer Stein in Germany, there are natural variations in the fit and motion of the hinge and lid. The individual differences are not considered defects, but rather the charming contrasts which make each stein a unique and exceptional work of art.
2018 Local Club Ornament
Teensy Nutcracker
Member Exclusive
Miniature
The 2018 Local Club ornament, Teensy Nutcracker by Tracy Larsen, will mail to store sponsors and/or Local Club Presidents starting Wednesday, October 17. This ornament is an exclusive gift for local club members in appreciation for all the support given to the Hallmark Keepsake Ornament Club.
NOTE: The ornament quantities clubs receive are based on the Local Club Rosters submitted in the first quarter of 2018.
UPDATE (10.31.18 @ 2:51 PM) – The 2018 Local Club ornament mailing has been slightly delayed. Instead of shipping on October 17, as originally announced, it shipped this week.
UPDATE (11.01.18 @ 3:14 PM) – Store sponsors and Local Club contacts are starting to report they have received the 2018 Local Club ornament shipment.
Q&A: Jake Angell
Keepsake Artist Jake Angell was asked to share a little more about his Keepsake Ornaments coming out this year. Here’s what he had to say!
Jake: To my family, the “classics” have always been movies like “The Year Without a Santa Claus,” “Rudolph” and “The Nightmare Before Christmas” because those are the types of movies that our kids are into watching. The stop-motion ones are some of our favorites. We love that we can quote or sing a song from them together—we have great memories around those already. The ornaments definitely play into that Christmas spirit that we are already into and can then relive on our tree.
He’s Mr. Heat Miser
The Year Without a Santa Claus
Jake: Most of what I have worked on, from Muppets, to Star Wars, to Nintendo, to LEGO covers all the types of things I dreamed of working on or doodled away about when I was growing up. I wanted to draw comic books, and we played with our Star Wars toys in the mud recreating new scenes. I imagined creating my own stories about Muppets and working with Jim Henson. It’s an honor to work on these ornaments for me and be a little part of the nostalgia of them.
Link
The Legend of Zelda
Its Tricky
Jake: I probably spent more time laboring over “It’s Tricky” because its my own character and those are always a little more stressful because you want EVERYONE to love the little guy and the music he plays. You hope no one tells you they don’t love him—it would break my heart!
Member Exclusive Offer: KOC Flash Sale (2018 Comic Con Convention Keepsake Ornaments)
REMINDER (10.07.18) – FLASH SALE: The Comic Con Exclusive ornaments will go on sale on October 8 at 9:00 a.m. Central Time. But don’t wait long – supplies are limited.
Available on Hallmark.com or by calling 1-(800)-HALLMARK
ONLINE ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS
– Go to: Hallmark.com
– Click on: Account (at top of page)
– Click on: Sign in
– Enter: Email address and Password
– Click on: SIGN IN button
– Click on: Hi, Name (at top of page)
– Click on: Keepsake Ornament Club
– Find your Active membership
– Click on: Options
– Click on: Purchase Product Shop ornaments
– Scroll to the bottom of page to see Product Shop offerings
– Click on ADD TO CART for each ornament you wish to purchase.
When finished Click on CHECKOUT> and process order as usual.