2018 Ornament Spotlight: Marjolein’s Garden
Inspired by a bird bath on her countryside property in Missouri, Marjolein Bastin’s Bathing Blue Jays is 5th in the Garden Collector series. Depicting two jays determined to have fun in frosty weather, this ornament will delight gardeners and bird watchers alike, as well Bastin devotees. Sculpted by Jim Kemme, designed by Marjolein Bastin.
Bathing Blue Jays
5th in the Marjolein’s Garden series.
Ornament Spotlight: Bathing Blue Jays
Bathing Blue Jays
5th in the Marjolein’s Garden series.
Inspired by a bird bath on her countryside property in Missouri, Marjolein Bastin’s Bathing Blue Jays is 5th in the Garden Collector series. Depicting two jays determined to have fun in frosty weather, this ornament will delight gardeners and bird watchers alike, as well Bastin devotees. sculpted by Jim Kemme, designed by Marjolein Bastin.
Featured Artist: Nello Williams
Title:
Hallmark Artist
Started at Hallmark:
July 1995
Started at Keepsakes:
July 1995
Hometown:
Safford, Arizona
.
Since joining the Keepsake Studio in 1995, Nello Williams has drawn inspiration from pop culture, classic film and Americana, and Disney. Nello’s 2018 ornaments all have a fun sense of nostalgia, and two incorporate his biggest inspiration of all: music.
Nello Williams grew up drawing anytime, anyplace, even in school—and not just in art class. His class notes ended up looking more like artwork than a study sheet.
The young artist started out sculpting the ships and robots from the television program Lost in Space. Once, he saw a scary dungeon set advertised in a comic book, but like most kids, couldn’t afford to buy it. So Nello recreated the toy instead.
Popular culture kept on inspiring Nello’s art. In high school, he and a friend made masks of characters from Planet of the Apes—a big movie of the day. Now he keeps up on the latest trends for his creations in Keepsake Ornaments.
Nello spends much of his outside time nurturing one of his other big interests—music. He designed the album covers (wishful thinking) and T-shirts for his high school garage band. He even designed a guitar for himself, and twenty years later, he actually built it! Nello sees guitar design as a place where his two great loves, sculpture and music, meet.
May Keepsake Wallpaper
Discover small wonders and big surprises with this month’s free desktop or mobile device wallpapers featuring several holiday-themed mini’s set to debut in 2018.
Among the many holiday mini’s found in this free wallpaper are a cheerful marshmallow in his mug, a beautifully-detailed carousel, a glistening snowflake and a lovely strummer guitar, designed to scale.
Small Wonders, Big Surprises
2019 Sneak Peek: Tea Time!
Tea Time! (2019)*
4th in the five-part series.
Features a set of two porcelain Christmas tree ornaments–a cute chimney sweep snowman teapot and a little tea cup made to look like a chimney.
*NOTE: Design is still in the planning stages and may change.
2019 Sneak Peek: Lighthouse Tabletop Decoration
As the Christmas season rolls around again, Santa and his polar bear friend put the finishing holiday touches on a lighthouse nestled in a winter wonderland.
Lighthouse (2019)*
Tabletop Decoration
Luminous Lighthouse (2018)
Tabletop Decoration
*NOTE: Design and title are still in the planning stages and may change.
2018 Reveal: Signature Collection
Hallmark Signature Ornaments are a distinct collection of premium ornaments featuring unique processes, craftsmanship and attention-grabbing detail.
Inspired by top-selling Signature greeting cards, each ornament is designed to make an immediate impression and express a sense of style and sophistication during the holidays.
New
Champagne
Dove
Flamingo
Gift Tree
Gumball Machine
Holiday Shoe
Hot Air Balloon
Modern Sled
Terrarium
Train
Wreath on Door
Wedding Cake
Re-issued
Christmas Tree
Deer
Love You to the Moon and Back
Artist Journal: Ken Crow
Monday, April 30, 2018
“When I first get started on a new idea, I close my eyes, dream, and start sketching with a pencil and a piece of paper. I am a perpetual doodler. My original concept drawings are about three inches tall and are very simple. I will make one after another until something goes “click” in my mind. I use my cell phone to take pictures of things that inspire me, and then use a computer to put it all together with many different computer programs.
Santa’s Magic Train
I have so many great idea starters that come from great moments throughout my life—every day has a fun idea in it. Because of that, my inspiration usually comes from happy times with my family and friends. My style is typically happy, toy-like and mechanical.
I am very fortunate because I love what I do. I get to make people happy with artistic and mechanical abilities that are magnified through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments.”
2019 Sneak Peek: Christmas Carnival
A day at the amusement park can’t get much better—unless each ride transports you to Santa’s magical world! Each ornament in this new, five-part series will feature a festive amusement park ride. Displays continuous light and motion when connected to the Keepsake Power Cord (sold separately). Preforms to music when button is pressed. Add other ornaments from the series to unlock more performances and see the ornaments interact.
Toyland Traveler (2019)*
2nd in the Christmas Carnival five-part series.
Journey to the Stars (2018)
1st in the Christmas Carnival five-part series.
*NOTE: Design and title are still in the planning stages and may change.
2019 Sneak Peek: Christmas Angels
Each ornament in this new series will feature a beautiful Christmas angel with a meaningful holiday message.
Love (2019)*
2nd in Christmas Angels series.
Peace (2018)
1st in Christmas Angels series.
*NOTE: Design and title are still in the planning stages and may change.