Artist Journal: Tammy Haddix (Reimagining Snow Buddies)
Thursday, August 30, 2018
Here is the work I did for #My5Days on Snow Buddies!
Snow Buddies Tabletop
Tammy’s inspiration for this project was her popular Snow Buddies series. Through the #My5Days program she was able to re-imagine and explore what this beloved series would look like as a tabletop decoration.
Sunday, September 9, 2018
Another fun tidbit about the Snowbuddies tabletop piece. As many of you know I only have one hand, but with encouragement and guidance from Toni, my manager, I learned to knit with a loom. I knitted the scarves that are shown in the pictures. I actually loved doing it so much that I made about 10 neck scarves as gifts for Christmas that year!! I was hooked!
This piece is lighted in the base and the light will shine through the pierced stars and the lantern also glows. This is only a concept piece at this time, but maybe someday it can be more! Fingers and toes crossed!
#My5Days – A program Hallmark began in 2016 that gives creative employees five work days per year to explore any creative project that inspires them.
2019 Sneak Peek: Elam’s Magical Hallmark Memories Club’s In-Store Artist Signing Event
In conjunction with the Elam’s Magical Hallmark Memories Club’s Local Club Dinner in La Mesa, CA, Hallmark Senior Artist Tammy Haddix and Hallmark Designer Matt Johnson shared a sneak peek of some of the designs they are working on for the 2019 Keepsake ornament line.
by Tammy Haddix
Frosty Fun Decade
10th and FINAL in the series.
Snow Buddies
22nd in the series.
by Matt Johnson
Traditional Snowman
Heritage Collection
Sweet Grandkids*
Photo holder
Life’s Next Journey
Little Country Church
Miniature
Contributors to post: *Diana
2019 Sneak Peek: Renaissance Ornament Collectors Club In-Store Artist Signing Event
In conjunction with the Renaissance Ornament Collectors Club’s Local Club Dinner in Ridgeland, MS, Hallmark Artist Anita Marra Rogers shared a sneak peek of some of the designs she is working on for the 2019 Keepsake ornament line.
by Anita Marra Rogers
Happy Halloween!*
7th in the series.
Great Dane
Puppy Love
29th in the series.
*NOTE: Design is still in the planning stages and may change.
Contributors to post: Claudia, Jason Dortch & Jo
Artist Journal: Robert Chad (Digital sketching)
Thursday, August 23, 2018
Here are some videos as I’m perfecting my digital sketching skills.
Saluting Old Glory
Santa
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Forest Clearing
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Chad used the #My5Days program to perfect his digital sketching skills. As part of his project he digitally created several sketches including one of Santa holding a flag that may look very familiar, another of Santa, and a third one of a forest clearing.
#My5Days – A program Hallmark began in 2016 that gives creative employees five work days per year to explore any creative project that inspires them.
2019 Sneak Peek: Route 66 Keepsake Collectors Club In-Store Artist Signing Event
In conjunction with the Route 66 Keepsake Collectors Club’s Local Club Dinner in Tulsa, OK, Keepsake Artists Tom Best shared a sneak peek of some of the designs he is working on for the 2019 Keepsake ornament line.
by Tom Best
Beer Stein*
That’s a Wrap!
NOTE: Although Retired Hallmark Senior Artist, Don Palmiter was also present at the dinner, he did not share any of the his future designs.
Contributors to post: *Jason Dortch
2019 Sneak Peek: Northeast Atlanta Collector’s Club’s In-Store Artist Signing Event
In conjunction with the N.E.A.C.C.‘s In-Store Artist Signing Event Local Club Dinner in Peachtree Corners, GA, Hallmark Senior Artist Kristina Gaughran and Hallmark Designer Matt Johnson shared a sneak peek of some of the designs they are working on for the 2019 Keepsake ornament line.
by Kristina Gaughran
Sweet Pea Fairy
Fairy Messengers
15th in the series.
Sledding Shenanigans
Kris’ Penguins
19th in the unofficial series.
by Matt Johnson
Life’s Next Journey
Little Country Church
Miniature
Contributors to post: J.T.
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.