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.
Save the Date: 2018 In-Store Event Dates
Add these fun events to your calendar so you don’t miss out!
Enrollment Opens for 2018 Club Membership
April 2, 2018
Dream Book Release;
May 5, 2018
Keepsake Ornament Premiere;
July 14-22, 2018
Keepsake Ornament Debut;
October 6-14, 2018
Holiday Open House/VIP Event;
November 2-9, 2018
Keepsake Ornament Gift of Memories Weekend;
November 30 – December 2, 2018
2018 Sneak Peek: Local Club Ornament
A repainted version of the 2017 Teensy Nutcracker will be the 2018 free gift for local club members.
Teensy Nutcracker (2018)
Member Exclusive
Miniature
Teensy Nutcracker
Miniature
*NOTE: Design is still in the planning stages and may change.
2018 Sneak Peek: Ornament Premiere Member Exclusive
A Glistening Gift for You
Member Exclusive
Free for KOC members with the purchase of a Keepsake Ornament priced at $9.99 or more ($9.99 value).