Reveal: Celebrating 15th Years, Snowpeople Puzzle
It Takes One To Snow One!
Puzzle
Fifteen years of singing and dancing snowpeople means it’s time to celebrate. With the release of a different snowman, snowwoman, or snowchild each year, the world of snowpeople, filled with snowfamilies, has grown. How many more years of snowpeople will there be? Snowbody knows.
1000 interlocking pieces
30″ w. x 24″ h.
$19.95 USA
Reveal: 2018 Keepsake Collector’s Puzzle
Mary’s Angels
Keepsake Collector’s Puzzle
Inspired by 60-year Hallmark Master Artist Mary Hamilton’s paintings of cherubic angels, the Mary’s Angels Keepsake Ornament series is one of our most popular. The very first Mary’s Angels Keepsake Ornament was released in 1988 and this collector’s puzzle celebrates 30 years of adorable and heavenly ornaments.
550 interlocking pieces
24″ w. x 18″ h.
$14.99 USA
2019 Sneak Peek: Madison Area Hallmark Collectors Club’s In-Store Artist Signing Event
In conjunction with the Madison Area Hallmark Collectors Club’s Local Club Dinner in Madison, WI, Hallmark Artist Robert Chad and Hallmark Production Designer Robert Hurlburt shared a sneak peek of some of the designs they are working on for the 2019 Keepsake ornament line.
by Robert Chad
by Robert Hurlburt
Hyacinth
Mary’s Angels
32nd in the series.
Snowman Dome
Heritage Collection
Contributors to post: marylynn and HeatherinWI
2019 Sneak Peek: The Paper Store of Framingham’s In-Store Artist Signing Event
In conjunction with The Paper Store of Framingham Friday night dinner in Framingham, MA, Hallmark Master Designer Joanne Eschrich shared a sneak peek of some of the designs she is working on for the 2019 Keepsake ornament line.
by Joanne Eschrich
Father Christmas
16th in the series.
Nautical Santa
Heritage Collection
Contributors to post: SamIam
For Keeps: Volume 17, Issue 4 Fall 2018
We hope you enjoy this issue of For Keeps. It is loaded with behind-the-scenes stories about the making of the Keepsake videos, Hallmarks trip to Poland, 2019 sneak peeks and so much more!
- From the Keepsake Studio
- Ornament Debut is almost here!
- A Touch Of The Tropics
- A Yearly Special In Your Home
- A Very Costal Christmas
- From your TV to your tree
- Order Up!
- Bringing A Classic To The Small Screen
- Bringing you something special from across the ocean
- Telling the artist’s story
- A little peek at 2019 club ornaments
- A Trip To The Ballet
- We All Scream For Ice Cream
- Clubs built on caring:
- The Keepsake Keepers – Olathe, Kansas
- The Capital Collectors – Charleston, West Virginia
- Tis The Season For Making Memories Ornament Club – Akron, Ohio
- Save the date
For Keeps – The Official Newsletter of the Hallmark Keepsake Ornament Club.
2019 Sneak Peek: Member Exclusives
Two of the Member Exclusive offerings for 2019 have been revealed.
Sugar Plum Fairy
Nutcracker Sweet
1st in the series.
Sugar Plum Fairy (2019)
1st in the Nutcracker Sweet series.
For her new limited-series ornament collection, Edythe Kegrize delved into her memories watching the ballet. “I went to this ballet several times as a child and loved the colorful, elaborate costumes and creative set designs. I still enjoy the music each Christmas,” Edythe recalls. Each ornament in her new Nutcracker Sweet series will feature a character from the famous ballet. Edythe describes them as “sweet, simple forms and inspired by clothespin dolls and simple wooden ornaments from Germany. The colorful costumes will have fabric, crystals and other attachments for a more handcrafted quality.”
Christmas Window 2019
(North Pole Creamery)
17th in the Christmas Windows series.
Christmas Window 2019
Christmas Windows
17th in the series.
For the next ornament in her Christmas Window series (17th), Tammy Haddix didn’t have to look far for inspiration. “My window ornaments are always inspired by my boys and the things they like,” Tammy says. And the watchful observer just might recognize an old friend on next year’s ornament. “Since my pet shop window ornament, I’ve always included a little spaniel dog. And I’ve always wanted to create the scene of a boy getting a small ice cream cone for the dog! This sweet dog is his best friend, just like my Baxter, our labradoodle, is for my boys.” Tammy hopes next year’s window brings back fond memories of the ice cream shops of yesteryear. “I sure know I was craving ice cream as I sculpted it!”
Excerpted from: “A little peek at 2019 club ornaments,” For Keeps: Volume 17, Issue 4, Fall 2018”
Artist Journal: Joanne Eschrich (Christmas Angels series original concept & process)
Monday, September 24, 2018
I thought I’d share with you my original concept that started my Angel Series.
I first created my concept sheet to sell my idea. Then once it was excepted, I had my daughter pose for me so that my proportions were correct. I then researched different hairstyles with braids, then chose my color palette for skin. At this time I also went out and gathered fabrics that fit my idea both in color and texture. I normally research and gather as much information as I can before i start sculpting on something. It makes it easier and more finished in the end.
2019 Sneak Peek: Carrie‘s Hallmark Shop’s In-Store Artist Signing Event
In conjunction with the Carrie‘s Hallmark Shop Friday night dinner in Jefferson City, MO, Hallmark Master Designer Edythe Kegrize shared a sneak peek of some of the designs she is working on for the 2019 Keepsake ornament line.
by Edythe Kegrize
Summer Tanager
The Beauty of Birds
15th in the series.
Tiny Black Cat
Miniature
Contributors to post: Linda
2019 Sneak Peek: Norman‘s Hallmark Shop’s In-Store Artist Signing Event
In conjunction with the Norman‘s Hallmark Shop Friday night dinner in Langhorne, PA, Hallmark Senior Artist Kristina Gaughran shared a sneak peek of some of the designs she is working on for the 2019 Keepsake ornament line.
by Kristina Gaughran
Cozy Cup
Petite Penguins
4th in the series.
Football Star
Contributors to post: Elliott the Elf
Artist Journal: Joanne Eschrich (Celebrating 37 years!)
Monday, September 17, 2018
Dave Hall, Joanne Eschrich, and Don Hall Jr.
WoW! How good times fly! I’ll try to make my story/journey brief:
In 1981 Hallmark offered me an artist position in Greeting Cards, but weeks before starting, they called and asked if I would help out in the “Gift and Occasion” department that created everything else but cards. (gift wrap, bags, stickers, albums, party, etc… and yes, Merry Miniatures) Of course I said yes and began my exciting career as an illustration artist for Hallmark. I mostly painted cute animals and even helped out my Supervisor who had newly created a character called “Rainbow Brite”. I learned so much from G.G. Santiago, including sculpting. I loved creating in 3D. It was as though I could make my drawings come to life. 14 years later, Patti Streeper and Don Hall Jr., who ran Keepsakes at the time, asked me to “hang up my 2D paint brush” and join them in Keepsakes. Once I started, I never looked back! I loved it, not just for the product, but for the opportunity to meet all of you who truly enjoy what we do. Thank you for making my switch in careers so worthwhile and so rewarding. You are very much appreciated.