2018 Sneak Peek: Holiday Lighthouse
Holiday Lighthouse
7th in the series.
In honor of the final week of the Winter Olympics, here is a sneak peek of the 7th in the Holiday Lighthouse series featuring Santa and his polar bear friend playing a friendly game of hockey in front of a New Brunswick styled lighthouse.
Q&A: Terri Steiger
Keepsake Artist Terri Steiger was asked a few more questions about how she creates and what’s she’s inspired by. Here’s what she had to say!
Nesting Doll Surprise
Member Exclusive
Terri: ”I’ve been drawn to nesting dolls because they are so iconic and remind me of my trip to Moscow. I love how each set tells its own story. – whether it’s funny, famous figures or just beautiful illustrations of a family. I like the idea that inside each doll is another ‘surprise.’ My daughter used to love to play with one set of nesting dolls I brought back from Moscow. It would keep her entertained for a long time. I like the sense of discovery that unfolds as you open each nesting doll. I always wanted to paint my own set of Matryoshka dolls but never got around to do it. This was a great opportunity to create one for Keepsakes.”
Stylin’ Santa
Miniature
Terri: “I figured that Santa probably wouldn’t wear his red suit every day, so I made up what I imagined was in his closet. He probably had pajamas and for vacations, had relaxing clothes, as well. After I sketched a few outfits, I then put together a paper mock up to see if I could figure out how to make the most possible outfits for Santa. I did lots of sketches to make the outfits fit together when turned. Bringing in engineer extraordinaire, Jean Newton, was what made the magic happen. She figured out how to make the torso section and the legs/feet move smoothly so that there would be 9 possible outfits. She had a 3D model made so she could perfect the movement. She’s the genius behind the wardrobe!”
2018 Sneak Peek: Local Club Contest Participation Gift
Frosty Fun Decade
9th in the series.
Hallmark is acknowledging the efforts of all local clubs, who sent in a submission for the 2018 “In-Store Signing Events Contest,” by sending each participating club a 2018 “Frosty Fun Decade” signed by Keepsake Ornament Artist Tammy Haddix.
2018 Sneak Peek: BATMAN™
BATMAN™
Here is a sneak peek of this year’s Batman™ Keepsake Ornament. Features the Caped Crusader back in action swooping in to save the holidays.
2018 Sneak Peek: Nellco
Syrupy Snow Cone Surprise
Nellco
Here is a sneak peek of this year’s Nellco retro Snow Cone machine Keepsake Ornament.
2018 Sneak Peek: WONDER WOMAN™
WONDER WOMAN™
Relive the epic adventure that has become DC’s most successful movie ever with this year’s Wonder Woman™ Keepsake Ornament.
2018 Sneak Peek: Black Panther
Black Panther
Marvel
In celebration of the Friday (February 16th) theatrical release of “Black Panther,” the new action-packed Marvel film, here is a sneak peek of this year’s Black Panther Keepsake Ornament. Features Wakanda’s King T’Challa wearing his iconic Vibranium suit.
2018 Reveal: In-Store Artist Signing Exclusive
This year, the Keepsake Studio Artists will once again hit the road to visit Hallmark Gold Crown stores around the country.
Here’s a first look at this year’s annual Keepsake Studio Ornament. Every artist in the Keepsake studio was involved in creating Santa’s Sweet Treat Cart — each one added his or her own personal creative touch.
Santa’s Sweet Treat Cart
Collaboration Piece
Sweet Santa
Member Exclusive
Companion to Santa’s Sweet Treat Cart.
2018 In-Store Artist Signing Events (UPDATED)
Here are the 20 locations for this year’s In-Store Artist Signing Events. Congratulations to all the winning local clubs and stores for winning these signing events as part of the Local Club and Store In-Store Artist Signing Events Contests!
Here is the information for all twenty 2018 Artist Signing events:
August 4
Joy’s Hallmark Shop
Crispin Square
230 N. Maple Ave., Ste. C1
Marlton, NJ 08053-9413
(856) 596-6201
Artists: Nello Williams & Jake Angell
Hosted by: Joyful Collectors
Sugar Bowl
Central Business District
622 Lake Ave.
Storm Lake, IA 50588-1852
(712) 732-2742
Artist: Ken Crow
August 11
Katy’s Hallmark Shop
Belle Meade Plaza
4500 Harding Pike
Nashville, TN 37205-2102
(615) 383-1422
Artists: Tom Best & Orville Wilson
Hosted by: Murphy’s North Pole Network Collectors Club
Hallmark #5496
Heartland Power Centre
6045 Mavis Rd.
Mississauga, ON Canada L5R 4G6
(905) 568-4264
Artist: Edythe Kegrize
August 18
J’s Hallmark Shop #39
The Farm Shopping Center
6544 E. 51st St.
Tulsa, OK 74145-7603
(918) 664-2000
Artists: Tom Best & Don Palmiter
Hosted by: Route 66 Keepsake Collectors Club
Amy’s Hallmark Shop #451
The Forum
5185 Peachtree Pkwy., Ste. 104A
Peachtree Corners, GA 30092-6546
(770) 447-0400
Artists: Kris Gaughran & Matt Johnson
Hosted by:
North East Atlanta Collector’s Club (N.E.A.C.C.)
August 25
Elam’s Hallmark Shop
Grossmont Center
5500 Grossmont Center Dr., Ste. 207
La Mesa, CA 91942-3071
(619) 465-8112
Artists: Tammy Haddix & Matt Johnson
Hosted by: Elam’s Magical Hallmark Memories Club
Renaissance at Colony Park
Artist: Anita Marra Rogers
Hosted by: Renaissance Ornament Collectors Club
September 8
Little Green Apple
The Marketplace of Delta Township
501 N. Marketplace Blvd., Ste. C
Lansing, MI 48917-7737
(517) 627-2100
Artist: Tammy Haddix
Kendall’s Hallmark Shop #2
Myrtle Beach Mall
10177 N. Kings Hwy., Unit 5
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572-4033
(843) 272-8272
Artists: Joanne Eschrich & Sharon Visker
Hosted by: Grand Strand Keepsake Collectors Club
September 15
Trudy’s Hallmark Shop #35
Barton Creek Square
2901 S. Capital of Texas Hwy., Ste. D10
Austin, TX 78746-8119
(512) 327-7643
Artist: Sharon Visker
Katie’s Hallmark Shop
Imperial Shopping Center
674 W. National Rd.
Vandalia, OH 45377-1032
(937) 890-6842
Artists: Nina Aubé & Debra Nielsen
September 22
Carrie’s Hallmark Shop
117 E. High St.
Jefferson City, MO 65101-2959
(573) 635-2712
Artist: Edythe Kegrize
Hosted by: Carrie’s Capitol Collectors
Norman’s Hallmark Shop #26
Oxford Valley Mall
2300 E. Lincoln Hwy., Ste. 240
Langhorne, PA 19047-3306
(215) 752-0269
Artist: Kris Gaughran
September 29
Amy’s Hallmark Shop #659
West Towne Mall
27 W. Towne Mall, Ste. B12
Madison, WI 53719-1019
(608) 833-5767
Artists: Robert Chad & Robert Hurlburt
Hosted by: Madison Area Hallmark Collectors Club
The Paper Store of Framingham
Shoppers World
1 Worcester Rd., Ste. 19
Framingham, MA 01701-5359
(508) 879-3142
Artist: Joanne Eschrich
October 20
1175 NW Gilman Blvd.
Issaquah, WA 98027-5399
(425) 392-0604
Artists: Orville Wilson & Terri Steiger
Hosted by: Issaquah Tree Trimmers
Adams’ Hallmark Shop
Pierpoint Centre
702 Venture Dr.
Morgantown, WV 26508-7306
(304) 291-4008
Artists: Robert Hurlburt & Rodney Gentry
Hosted by: Mountaineer Memory Makers
October 27
Erin’s Hallmark Shop
Fountain Valley Plaza
18030 Brookhurst St., Ste. B
Fountain Valley, CA 92708-6743
(714) 963-3116
Artist: Tracy Larsen
Hosted by: Ho Ho Club of Orange County
Sarah’s Hallmark
6105 Merle Hay Rd.
Johnston, IA 50131-1224
(515) 278-4537
Artist: Joanne Eschrich
To see and print a complete list of the 2018 in-store signing locations and dates, click on the link provided below. Please note: you will need to have Adobe Reader installed on your computer in order to see this document.
UPDATE (03.09.2018) – Artist assignments added.
UPDATE (04.16.2018) – Matt Johnson added to La Mesa, CA signing.
UPDATE (09.04.2018) – Joanne Eschrich and Sharon Visker replace Ken Crow at Myrtle Beach, SC signing.
For Keeps: Volume 17, Issue 1 Winter 2018
Preview the club-exclusive product shop and event exclusives, learn how Keepsake Ornaments began and see several new 2018 Sneak Peeks! and much more.
- Cover letter (KOC changes to enrollment, membership timing and access to benefits)
- A note from Anita
- Get ready for a magical year
- Sneak peeks!
- 2018 brings more magic to your membership
- Introducing The Keepsake Dream Box
- Your New, Exclusive Product Shop
- Insider Communications And Access
- More Crown Rewards And Club-Exclusive Offers Than Ever
- Free Trial Access To Hallmark Movies Now
- Your club-exclusive Product Shop and event exclusives
- Available to 2018 members in April
- Ornament Premiere Event in-store exclusives
- Ornament Debut Event in-store exclusives
- How did Keepsake Ornaments begin?
- Save the date
Download a PDF of the Cover Letter
For Keeps – The Official Newsletter of the Hallmark Keepsake Ornament Club.