2018 Reveal: Western Conference Champions Vegas Golden Knights™
Western Conference Champions Vegas Knights™
Special Edition
Congratulations to the Vegas Golden Knights for winning the 2018 Western Conference! To commemorate this accomplishment and celebrate their victory, Hallmark is producing a Keepsake Ornament. But don’t wait long – supplies are limited.
PREORDER NOW
Available at participating Hallmark Gold Crown Stores and on Hallmark.com
2018 Reveal: QVC Exclusives (UPDATED)
Hallmark Has Released Six New QVC Exclusive Keepsake Ornaments
On July 1, Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments will be featured as part of QVC’s Christmas in July Sale. During the Deck the Halls segment from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. EDT, limited quantities of past popular designs, revamped with new color, will be offered. In tandem with the on-air show, these SKUs will be available online at QVC.com while supplies last.
If you don’t want to wait, all six ornaments are NOW available and can be purchased by either calling: 1 (888) 345-5788 or by going online to QVC.com and doing a search for “Hallmark.”
Hallmark Keepsake Tabletop Magic Cuckoo Clock
It’s always Christmas time with this keepsake cuckoo clock on your table. Set it and wait for the holiday sound and light show every hour.
Santas Christmas Clock
Tabletop • Wall Decoration
QVC Exclusive
Santas Christmas Clock
Tabletop • Wall Decoration
Hallmark Keepsake Christmas in July Beach Ornaments
Christmastime and sunshine–two of your favorite things that collide in these beach-themed ornaments suitable for evergreens or palm trees.
Wipeout
QVC Exclusive
Surfin Safari Santa
In the Summertime
QVC Exclusives
Kokomo
NOTE: To access the Snowman ornament, click on the Hallmark Keepsake Christmas in July Beach Ornament (Santa in a Woody) picture and then go to the the “Option” header. (located on the right side of the screen under QVC price) and click on the name of the desired ornament.
Hallmark Keepsake Disney Princess Magic Ornaments
Bring the magic of Disney to your tree-trimming festivities with these sweet ornaments that lights up and sing the iconic songs you know by heart.
Belle and Beast
Disney Beauty and the Beast
QVC Exclusive
Tale as Old as Time
Disney Beauty and the Beast
Cinderella’s Castle
Disney Cinderella
QVC Exclusive
Cinderella’s Castle
Disney Cinderella
Cinderelly! Cinderelly!
Disney Cinderella
QVC Exclusive
Fit for a Princess
Disney Cinderella
QVC Exclusive
Cinderelly! Cinderelly!
Disney Cinderella
Fit for a Princess
Disney Cinderella
NOTE: Cinderelly! Cinderelly! and Fit for a Princes ornaments are sold together as a set.
To access the Cinderella’s Castle and Cinderelly! Cinderelly!/Fit for a Princes ornaments, click on The Hallmark Keepsake Disney Princess Magic Ornament (Beauty and the Beast) picture and then go to the the “Option” header. (located on the right side of the screen under QVC price) and click on the name of the desired ornament.
UPDATE (06.30.18) – In addition to being featured on QVC’s main channel on Sunday, July 1, 2018 from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. EDT, Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments will also be featured on QVC’s main channel on Sunday, July 1 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. EDT and on QVC 2 on Monday, July 2 from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. EDT.
UPDATE (07.02.18) – Added correct name and featured music to ornaments.
UPDATE (07.04.18) – Added Fit for a Princess ornament to post.
UPDATE (07.06.18) – If you missed the earlier QVC presentations featuring Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments, there will be another show on QVC2 on Sunday, July 8, 2018 from 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. EDT.
2016 Reveal: That’s a Wrap (Unwrapped)
That’s a Wrap
Snowball and Tuxedo
This year’s Snowball and Tuxedo ornament, “That’s A Wrap” may not be a wrap after all, as Hallmark has presented us with a little bit of a mystery on its website.
Many of the Keepsake ornaments have different angle views on their pages. In the case of Snowball and Tuxedo, one of those views is very different. Instead of a blue package with a red bow, it features a clear block of ice with a little frozen fish inside.
So far there doesn’t seem to be an explanation of what this second design is for, as all the limited quantity ornaments appear to be accounted for.
Press Release: Hallmark Introduces Limited Availability Products for 2018 Events
Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments, itty bittys® and gifts among items planned at three events
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (June 19, 2018) — PopMinded by Hallmark will continue its participation in the nation’s largest pop culture fan gatherings later this year with limited quantities of products and collectibles inspired by iconic characters and developed for exclusive availability at three events.
PopMinded, which debuted in 2016, is Hallmark’s way to celebrate fandom with gifts and collectibles created and curated with all fans in mind. PopMinded continues and expands on Hallmark’s decade-long tradition of providing event attendees access to Hallmark’s ever popular event exclusive products available only through convention pop-up stores.
Hallmark Keepsake Ornament designs, itty bittys® plush characters, and other gift items will be sold in limited quantities at the three events remaining on their 2018 convention calendar:
- Comic-Con International San Diego, to be held July 19-22 in San Diego, California
- The Official 2018 Star Trek Convention, scheduled Aug. 1-5 at the Rio Suites Hotel in Las Vegas. (Star Trek exclusives only)
- New York Comic Con, set for Oct. 4-7 at the Jacob K. Javits Center in New York City.
Limited Availability items include:
Star Wars™
Lando Calrissian™ and Lobot™
Star Wars™: The Empire Strikes Back™
Boba Fett™
Star Wars™: The Empire Strikes Back™
itty bittys®
BB-8™ Perpetual Calendar
Star Wars™
A golden variation of the Resistance hero droid BB-8™ serves as a perpetual calendar that features an additional set of date cubes in aurebesh, the famed language used throughout the Star Wars galaxy.
Total production run: 1,200.
$40.00 USA
STAR TREK™
Ready Player One
Lieutenant Arex and Lieutenant M’Ress
STAR TREK: The Animated Series™
Gorn™
STAR TREK™
itty bittys®
A Gorn™ itty bittys® plush becomes the first Star Trek alien adversary in that collection.
Total production run: 2,500.
$10.00 USA
The Iron Giant
Ready Player One
Marvel Comics
Captain America • Iron Man • Thanos
MARVEL
PXL8®
Set of three
A Marvel Avengers three-pack of PXL8® ornaments inspired by Captain America, Iron Man and Thanos.
Total production run: 1,500.
$39.00 USA
Dr. Strange
MARVEL
PXL8®
A PXL8® ornament inspired by Dr. Strange.
(sold separately)
Total production run: 1,500.
Additional pop culture content:
An expanded line of PXL8® style collectible enamel pins featuring 8-bit renditions of favorite characters will debut at PopMinded events in 2018. The pins, available while supplies last, will include three different two-packs of PXL8 pins featuring fan-favorite couples:
Ant-Man & The Wasp
MARVEL
PXL8® Enamel Pins
$15.00 USA
Aquaman™ & Mera™
DC
PXL8® Enamel Pins
$15.00 USA
Boushh™ & Han in Carbonite™
Star Wars™: Return of the Jedi™
PXL8® Enamel Pins
$15.00 USA
Leia in Boushh disguise and Han Solo in Carbonite.
These pins, first made available at Emerald City Comic Con in Seattle, Wash., will be sold at Comic-Con International San Diego and New York Comic Con.
In addition to the sets, PopMinded will offer the following Convention Exclusive PXL8® style collectible enamel pins:
Black Panther
MARVEL
PXL8® Enamel Pin
$8.00 USA
Exclusive to Emerald City Comic Con
Thanos
MARVEL
PXL8® Enamel Pin
$8.00 USA
Exclusive to Comic-Con International San Diego
Quark™
STAR TREK: Deep Space Nine™
25th Anniversary
PXL8® Enamel Pin
$8.00 USA
Features a stylized rendition of the Ferengi bar owner.
Exclusive to the Official Star Trek Convention.
Deadpool
MARVEL
PXL8® Enamel Pin
$8.00 USA
Exclusive to New York Comic Con
A limited number of 2018 exclusive Keepsake Ornaments will be available for sale later this year to members of the Keepsake Ornament Club. Information for joining the club can be found online at Hallmark.com/KOC
At the end of the 2018 convention season in October, any remaining stock of the year’s exclusives may be made available for sale online. Check for details at PopMinded.com
Additional details about prices and daily allocations for each exclusive product as well as activity plans for each event will be announced closer to the respective convention dates. Look for additional non-exclusive Hallmark pop-culture products including greeting cards to be available at each event.
Artist Journal: Tracy Larsen
Tuesday, June 19, 2018
Generally, I try to be observant of what’s around me that can give me inspiration. That can be anything from random objects or places, to artwork and artists that inspire me.
I then try to start processing what I see into potential new ideas that would work for an ornament. I then do some quick, loose thumbnail drawings on a sketch pad or often on a 3X5 that leads to more refined sketches of the idea.
My initial training was in 2D artwork as an illustrator so I have a number of 2D artists that I admire and will often turn to them for inspiration. I try to identify what it is about their work that captures my interest and appreciation—the kind of gestures they use, the expressions on faces, the action of a pose and interaction of characters. I used to use a cabinet full of files with images of things that I would use as research. Now, I search on the internet for inspiration to begin the process. For instance, when I’m doing one of my Santas in a vehicle, I’ll look for car stylings that convey the attitude that I’m wanting for that particular idea.
Flight or Fancy Concept
I use paper and pencil to give shape to my particular take on an idea. I sketch and re-sketch an idea until it is at a point that I like it. At times, I will do this in the material I’m sculpting in—twisting and turning it to get the gesture right. That can be done in clay, wax or on a 3D computer program. I mainly use the computer now to create my ornaments, so I will often take my sketch and import it on to a plane in the 3D program and then I’ll start to shape my “virtual clay” to match the sketch. I try not to go with what just comes out first. I’ll refine and adjust as I go along.
My style is generally whimsical, rather than cute or elegant. I try to induce a chuckle, rather than an “Awwww” (as in “that’s adorable!”) or “Ohhhhh” (as in “That’s beautiful!”), though I won’t turn down those responses if get them, either.
Artist Sketchbook: Edythe Kegrize (UPDATED)
Bewitching Bat
This is an early sketch of my 2018 Bewitching Bat ornament. He will be coming out this July.
Halloween is a fun time to design products for. This little fellow has an overall iridescent luster as well as glitter designs on his wings. He is all dressed up and ready for a Halloween party.
These are some early sketches and working models of Pretty Parrot. A KOC exclusive to look for in Oct.
It was so fun to work on this colorful tropical bird in flight. Not something I have ever witnessed in person but hope to someday.
Pretty Parrot
Little Bird Trio
Keep an eye out in Oct for my Little Bird Trio. Here is my sketch for these little fellows.
I love that clip on birds fit on branches of the tree that may not support much else. I love to fill every available space on my bird tree.
UPDATE (06.25.18) – Added Pretty Parrot
UPDATE (06.29.18) – Added Little Bird Trio
Q&A: Winter Wonderland
Winter Wonderland
Member Exclusive
Keepsake Artists Edythe Kegrize and Robert Hurlburt were asked to tell more about creating this year’s club exclusive “Winter Wonderland”.
2018 Reveal: Stanley Cup® Champions Washington Capitals®
Stanley Cup® Champions Washington Capitals®
Special Edition
Congratulations to the Washington Capitals. For their first time ever, the Capitals are Stanley Cup Champions. Join the celebration and commemorate this historic win with this special Keepsake Ornament. But don’t wait long – supplies are limited.
PREORDER NOW
Available at participating Hallmark Gold Crown Stores and on Hallmark.com
Local Club News: June 2018
Hallmark is saying farewell to the printed version of the Collectively Speaking Newsletter to Local Club and/or store sponsors. In the future Local Clubs and store sponsors will receive the same types of exciting news, fun stories and games via email directly from the KOC.
Here is the first such Club communication that was received today.
Hello Local Club Presidents and Club Leaders! Summer is here in Kansas City and the heat is on! It’s hard to believe it’s been since March that we’ve touched base. I hope you are enjoying your 2018 Keepsake Dream Box and the benefits as well.
As a valued member of our Keepsake family and an important influencer and communicator for your club members, we want to keep you informed about some important and fun information related to the KOC. Here are a few important updates we want you to know about.
Q&A: Ken Crow
Keepsake Artist Ken Crow was asked to give a little more background on some of his ornaments coming out later this year. Here’s what he had to say!
Santa’s Magic Train
Ken: Toymaker Santa is happy and loves to have fun with the things he creates. He was the perfect character to play with a train set!
Off We Go!
Disney Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Ken: Disney characters make animated fun to come to life! When I see a Disney film or cartoon, I want to become those characters and do the things that they get to do. They bring out the kid in me and make my ornaments more fun.
Steamboat Willie
Disney Mickey Mouse
Ken: This year is the 90th anniversary of Disney’s Steamboat Willie, which is where we first met Mickey Mouse. The ornament is in black and white because the original short film was black and white when it came out in 1928.