Artist Journal: Ken Crow
Wednesday, August 15, 2018
From the sketchbook of Keepsake Master Artist, Ken Crow.
The first sketch represents what I do in meetings. I usually make little sketches on 3 x 5 cards of people or things I’m thinking about. These sketches are of Keepsake Artist Robert Chad (whose mind is also wandering) and a train depot that I would like to make for my train set at home.
The second sketch is of Santa having a great time thinking about his sleigh ride and the candy and presents that he is about to deliver. I get this same feeling when I make a Christmas ornament for someone to put on their tree.
The last sketch is of Santa Clause with my dog Charlie. They are both characters that bring me a lot of happiness when I think about them. I want to be more like them.
UPDATE (10.25.18 @ 1:15 PM) – Added Robert Chad Freelancer badge to end of carousel. (shared by Robert Chad).
Robert: Ken drew this of me 34 years ago when I was a freelancer.
Sunday, October 21, 2018
“I like to make little drawings almost every day to keep my creative abilities sharp. These are some of my drawings that I use to put on memos or to give to friends here at Hallmark. I find the better that I can draw, the better I can think and sculpt more creatively.”
2019 Sneak Peek: Murphy’s North Pole Network Collectors Club’s In-Store Artist Signing Event
In conjunction with the Murphy’s North Pole Network Collectors Club’s Local Club Dinner in Nashville, TN, Hallmark Artist Tom Best and Hallmark Production Artist Orville Wilson shared a sneak peek of some of the designs they are working on for the 2019 Keepsake ornament line.
by Tom Best
by Orville Wilson
Beer Stein*
That’s a Wrap!
Slide into Fun
Crayola®
Contributors to post: *Jason Dortch
2019 Sneak Peek: Hallmark Heartland In-Store Artist Signing Event
In conjunction with the Hallmark Heartland’s Friday Night Dinner in Mississauga, ON, 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
Clever Cockatiel
Member Exclusive
Brilliant Butterflies
3rd in the series.
Contributors to post: marylynn and HeatherinWI
Member Exclusive: Nesting Doll Surprise Update (UPDATED)
Nesting Doll Surprise
Set of three (or four) ornaments.
Retailers have received notification that the Nesting Doll Surprise (QXC5312) Member Exclusive ornament set is close to selling out. If you are wanting to add this piece to your collection and have not already placed your order, you may want to order it as soon as possible.
UPDATE (09.10.18) – The Nesting Doll Surprise Member Exclusive ornament is currently 97% sold through. Retailers have been instructed to no longer accept orders for this item. If your interested in purchasing this piece, go to Hallmark.com.
UPDATE (09.25.18) – The Nesting Doll Surprise Member Exclusive ornament set has SOLD OUT and is no longer available.
Q&A: Tammy Haddix
Keepsake Artist Tammy Haddix was asked to share a little more about her Keepsake Ornaments. Here’s what she had to say!
Santa’s Sweet Surprise
Tammy: I always wanted to put magic into my Santa’s Sweet Ride series. After the series ended, I had the chance to reimagine it with light and sound! The ice cream truck was the first and perfect for magic. It really brought it to life! I wish I could go back and put magic in each ornament from the series.
Tammy: I have loved snowmen since I was a child! I always loved the first snow of the season that was wet enough to make a snowman. I passed my love of snowmen on to my two sons. One year they built five snowmen that represented each of us—even the dog! They used just about every bit of snow in our backyard! It is so much fun to bring a snowman to life in my ornaments—giving them personality and emotion is what I love to do.
Sweet and Sassy Sisters
Tammy: The song “It’s a Marshmallow World,” which is in Santa’s Sweet Snow Plow, is my favorite Christmas song! The Shining Snow Angel is so covered in glitter, that I hope there is somewhere on it for me to sign. I didn’t think that through all the way! My Sweet & Sassy Sisters ornament is inspired by my amazing sister, Pam. She can sculpt such cute characters out of fondant. I was thinking of her when I sculpted this ornament.
Artist Journal: Anita Marra Rogers (Welsh Corgi inspiration)
Monday, August 6, 2018
Queen Elizabeth’s Welsh Corgi, Willow was my inspiration for this year’s Puppy Love ornament, so I sent her the first one.
I was saddened to learn that Willow had passed away in April of this year, so I sent the ornament (which I was able to get early) to Her Majesty with a Hallmark sympathy card and a personal note along with it. I was thrilled to get a Thank You note in the mail written by the Queen’s Lady in Waiting!
Welsh Corgi
28th in the Puppy Love series.
KOC Product Shop Addition (Updated)
The repainted version of the 2017 Season’s Treatings Miniature Tree Set (that was formerly a QVC Exclusive) is now listed in the club-exclusive Product Shop.
UPDATE (08.04.18 @ 11:04 a.m.) – FLASH SALE: The 2017 Season’s Treatings Miniature Tree Set repaint is available only to club members at a special price $16.99 USA (regularly $59.95 USA). But don’t wait long – supplies are limited.
Available on Hallmark.com or by calling 1-(800)-HALLMARK.
2019 Sneak Peek: Sugar Bowl In-Store Artist Signing Event
In conjunction with the Sugar Bowl In-Store Artist Signing event in Storm Lake, IA, Hallmark Master Artist Ken Crow shared a sneak peek of some of the designs he is working on for the 2019 Keepsake ornament line.
by Ken Crow
Kringle’s Toy Shop
Christmas Carousel
3rd and FINAL in the series.
2019 Sneak Peek: Joyful Collector’s In-Store Artist Signing Event
In conjunction with the Joyful Collector’s Local Club Dinner in Marlton, NJ, Hallmark Artist Nello Williams and Hallmark Production Designer Jake Angell shared a sneak peek of some of the designs they are working on for the 2019 Keepsake ornament line.
by Nello Williams
Ode to Joy Violin
by Jake Angell
Frank on Guitar
Monster Mash Collection
Stortellers
Wolfgang on Drums
Monster Mash Collection
Stortellers
Dracula on Organ
Monster Mash Collection
Stortellers
Possible KOC Benefits for 2019
Here is a glimpse into the possible Keepsake Ornament Club benefits for 2019*. If the KOC offered these benefits, how likely would you be to join the club?
Membership at $49.99 includes the following:
- Unlock 1500 Crown Rewards Bonus Points when you join the Keepsake Ornament Club. That’s $5 in future rewards dollars!
- Exclusive Keepsake Dream Box mailed to your home.
Open your box to reveal…- Club-exclusive Ornament
- Ornament Stand
- Set of Ornament Hooks
- Keepsake Ornament Club Community Home Décor Book
- Keepsake Calendar
- Club-exclusive version of the Keepsake Ornament Dream Book
- $20 shopping credit to spend on any Keepsake Ornament of your choice, club-exclusive or not, online or in store
- Member-exclusive total store offers, including discounts and special pricing. Look for them in your Club-exclusive mailings throughout the year.
- In-store member appreciation events and offers, including a NEW Keepsake Ornament Club Friends & Family Event in December.
- Keepsake Ornament Club membership card, welcome letter from the club, and a “Sneak Peek” guide.
- Behind-the-scenes stories and sneak peeks through exclusive For Keeps newsletters mailed and emailed throughout the year.
- Online Keepsake Community access to keep club members in the know and join us in counting down to Christmas.
*NOTE: Club benefits for 2019 are still in the planning stages and may change.