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.
2019 Sneak Peek: Cozy Critters
Cozy Critters (2019)*
3rd in the series.
This year the sighting of the first robin–all bundled up in a plaid scarf and classic gatsby cap–not only indicates that Spring is near, but also that the 2019 Sneak Peeks have officially begun.
*NOTE: Design is still in the planning stages and may change.
Artist Sketchbook: Jake Angell
Child’s Year Series
Hallmark Artist Jake Angell shares some of the digital 3D renderings he did for his Child’s Year series (2015-2017).
I Am One!
I Am Two!
Digital 3D renderings
I Am Three!
I Am Four!
I Am Five!
With a Little Help from His Kids
“I’ve got the children’s line of one through five coming out. I’ve got a six and an eight-year-old. They actually helped me on one of them. They helped me with the number four, that’s a little tiger with an easel drawing on it. They actually did the A B & C for me that I incorporated into it. So this one’s kinda special because this whole line is one that I kind of designed and came up with and was just happy to see something of my own, that is really my own very creation, from the beginning, to be out there.”
– Jake Angell (2015)
Concept sketches for a Child’s Age collection that wasn’t produced.
2018 Reveal: Heritage Collection
The Heritage Collection is inspired by Hallmarks long, rich heritage and passion for connecting, creativity, and craftsmanship. Their history, their legacy, and their commitment to all things beautiful and meaningful have been reimagined for you to enjoy and share.
Blue Snowflake Bear
Blue Snowflake Onion
Blue Snowflake Santa
Blue Snowflake Stocking
Cardinal Christmas Tree
Cardinal Snowman
Christmas Candle
Christmas Star
Dapper Owl
Decorative Bird
Decorative Egg
Festive Angel
Festive Reflector
Jolly Santa
Leaf Pattern Teardrop
Madonna and Child
Poinsettia Ball
Red Heart
Santa’s Ride Ball
Santa’s Sleigh Dome
White Diamond Finial
Keepsake Mystery Box Ornament: Star Wars BB-8
In celebration of May the 4th, Hallmark will be releasing a new Keepsake Mystery Box Ornament featuring three different repainted versions of BB-8. Which color droid (metallic gold, red or blue) will you receive?
It’s a surprise! So you’ll have to wait until you open the box to find out as each ornament comes “blind” packaged in a sealed box.*
Collect all 3! or possibly get more to replace the ornament balls on your Star Wars themed tree.
BB-8™ Mystery Box
Star Wars™
Repaint of the 2016 BB-8 ornament
Keepsake Ornament blind box offers three different versions of BB-8:
metallic gold, red or blue.
2018 Reveal: BB-8™ Mystery Box
BB-8™ Mystery Box
Star Wars™
In celebration of May the 4th, Hallmark will be releasing a new Mystery Box Ornament featuring three different repainted versions of BB-8: metallic gold (40%), red (20%) or blue (40%). Which color droid will you receive? It’s a surprise! So you’ll have to wait until you open the box to find out as each ornament comes “blind” packaged in a sealed box.* Collect all 3! or possibly get more to replace the ornament balls on your Star Wars themed tree.
*NOTE: Product packaging is marked, “1 of 3 Designs. All Sales Final. No refunds, returns, exchanges.”
2018 Wish List
2018 Wish List
Once again, Hallmark will be awarding 500 (Crown Rewards) bonus points when you submit your completed Wish List to your local Hallmark Gold Crown store or on Hallmark.com and pick up your order in store by July 22, 2018.
Download a PDF of the 2018 Wish List
Download a PDF of the Wish List Short Form
Wish List – A request form listing each ornament in the Dream Book by page number. The wish list enables customers to specify in advance which ornaments they want to purchase. It is important to understand that this is a request form, not an order form. Completing the wish list does not guarantee a customer will receive each of the ornaments requested.
Wish List Short Form – Use for a smaller Wish List or to add items omitted from the regular Wish List.
Facebook Live Artist Chat
To celebrate the 2018 Dream Book’s online launch, Hallmark will be hosting a Live Artist Chat with Keepsake Artists Anita Marra Rogers and Nina Aubé.
Anita Marra Rogers
Nina Aubé
Location: Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments Facebook page
Date: Thursday, April 19, 2018
Time: from 11:00 a.m. CDT
To participate simply set up a facebook account and click on the Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments Facebook page link on April 19th from 11:00 a.m. CDT