2018 Sneak Peeks! (UPDATED)
There’s a lot to be excited about when it comes to the 2018 Keepsake Ornament collection. Product Development Director Jim Tronoski shares a few of the things he’s looking forward to most, along with some sneak peeks that really bring the magic of Keepsake Ornaments to life.
Premium
Old World Santa
Tracy Larsen’s Premium Old World Santa is incredibly detailed with a classic European influence. Made of porcelain with fabric attachments, the ornament features opulent details. Tracy is getting his chance to creatively explore finishes for this one-of-a-kind treasure.
Regal Reindeer
This ornament, created by Joanne Eschrich, is one of my favorites from the Premium Collection. Made of porcelain, it’s topped with jewels, beads and other magical treasures. Our Keepsake artists are doing beautiful work with premium materials, and it’s exciting to see them create these little masterpieces.
Magic
Miniature
Flight of Fancy
This highly imaginative, steam-powered sleigh, influence by the steampunk aesthetic, features a boiler, a rudder and a hand-activated spinning propeller. You’ll see multicolored lights in the hot-air balloon itself, with more lighting effects in the exhaust and headlight lantern. It’s all topped off with lots of copper, gold and other metallic colors to really make it shine. By Tracy Larsen.
Kissing Clauses
To the tune of “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus,” the Clauses spin and come together for a kiss! By Sharon Visker.
Furry Lil’ Friends
If you’re a fan of Making Memories, you won’t want to miss these little pals—and you know Tammy always delivers the charm. By Tammy Haddix.
Reveal: Super Bowl LII Champions Philadelphia Eagles
Super Bowl LII Champions Philadelphia Eagles
Special Edition
Soaring to victory, the Philadelphia Eagles are Super Bowl LII champions! This commemorative, ceramic Keepsake Ornament is the perfect way to display your Eagles pride at Christmas, or anytime. Remember the epic victory every holiday season, but don’t wait long – supplies are limited.
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Available at participating Hallmark Gold Crown Stores and on Hallmark.com
2018 Sneak Peek: Cat Photo Holder
Kitty Cat
Photo holder
Here it is! A sneak peek of the 2018 Kitty Cat photo holder ornament featuring Tigger, the winner of last year’s fan photo facepaper contest!
2018 Sneak Peek: Season’s Treatings
Season’s Treatings
10th in the series.
The Season’s Treatings series turns 10 years old in 2018! The creative vision of artist Sharon Visker, this series has delighted ornament and food fans with mini depictions of seasonal treats both savory and sweet.
In celebration of this special milestone, two Season’s Treatings ornaments will be released in 2018. First, the series’s regular 10th installment is a celebration of chocolate in many varieties, from cake and candy cups to a nostalgic, foil-wrapped Santa.
And in addition to the regular installment, a commemorative 10th-anniversary ornament will be released. This special Keepsake features cheerfully detailed wintry treats like candy canes, hot cocoa, marshmallows and a jolly, Santa-themed cocoa pot. This limited-quantity ornament will be released at Ornament Debut—it’s sure to be a treat!
Featured Artist: Terri Steiger
Title:
Hallmark Senior Artist
Started at Hallmark:
August 1996
Started at Keepsakes:
January 2003
Hometown:
Cleveland, Ohio
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Terri comes from an artistic family—several of her siblings have creative jobs or hobbies. Her mother is a quilter and her father likes to build objects (he is currently building a boat). Both parents have always encouraged creative solutions to their children’s projects.
While in school, Terri loved to draw and create things. She particularly enjoyed 3D projects, such as making a miniature replica of a fort and clay models of the human muscular system for a science fair. She went on to graduate from the Columbus College of Art and Design.
After college, she was recruited by Hallmark and became a greeting card designer. A few years later, she decided to freelance, which gave her an opportunity to travel around the U.S. and to take a mission trip to Russia. Missing Hallmark, she returned and eventually worked in almost all the creative areas. She was drawn to Keepsakes because she always liked making 3D gifts, plus she enjoyed learning something new. A self-described “research junkie,” she finds inspiration for her ornaments everywhere.
At home, Terri loves to sew and do art projects with her two adopted daughters from China. Not surprisingly, her favorite ornament is the 2007 Chinese take-out box with the symbol for double happiness on its side and the fortune cookie that says, “What good fortune to have each other!”
February Keepsake Wallpaper
Celebrate this Valentine’s season and remember the one you love every minute of every day with this month’s free desktop or mobile device wallpapers featuring Time for Love by Hallmark Keepsake Artist Terri Steiger.
Time for Love
2018 In-Store Artist Signings Announcement (UPDATED)
Hallmark will be hosting a Live Event on Facebook on Friday, February, 9, at 11:00 AM CST to announce the winners of this year’s Keepsake Artist Signing Events – and share a sneak peek!
Location: Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments Facebook page
Date: Friday, February, 9, 2018
Time: 11:00 AM CST
To see the announcement simply set up a Facebook account and click on the Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments Facebook page link on the set date.
Member Exclusives – KOC Product Shop (UPDATED 2.1.18)
Five of the ten Member Exclusive offerings for 2018 have been revealed.
Nesting Doll Surprise
Set of three (or four) ornaments.
Christmas Window 2018
(Keepsake Korners Café)
16th in the Christmas Windows series
Glam Gown Barbie™ Ornament
Fashion Model Collection
Sweet Santa
Companion to Santa’s Sweet Treat Cart
Inside Story
3rd and Final in the series
2018 Reveal: Dream Box
It’s going to be a magical year
It all starts here, with the opening of your Keepsake Dream Box. We hope you’ll have fun discovering the exclusive Keepsake Ornaments and gifts waiting for you inside. Then settle in to explore every single page of your uniquely written and designed 2018 Dream Book.
And this is only the beginning. We’re looking forward to sharing a year of magical memories with you.
Welcome to the Keepsake family
At the bottom of this post, please enjoy a warm welcome from Hallmark Cards CEO Don Hall, Jr.
Membership at $49.99 includes the following:
- A welcome letter and NEW plastic membership card
- Over a $100 value Membership Box full of club exclusive gifts and ornaments from the Keepsake Studio, shipped as soon as you enroll and delivered right to your doorstep. Give it a week or two to arrive.
The Dream Box will include:
- Two Club Exclusive Keepsake Ornaments ($70 value):
Let’s Build a Snowman!
Father Christmas
Special Edition
- 2018 KOC-exclusive Dream Book (uniquely designed and written)
- Four FREE gifts
Snow Buddies Pin Set
Set of two lapel pins.
By Tammy Haddix.
Stunning Swallow Print
An exclusive print featuring the 2017 Stunning Swallow Keepsake Ornament.
By Edythe Kegrize.
Santa’s Magic Train Sketch
An exclusive print featuring the 2018 Santa’s Magic Train Keepsake Ornament.
By Ken Crow.
Keepsake Ornament Club Cookbook
A club-exclusive Recipe book featuring recipes from KOC Members, Keepsake Artists and Keepsake Villagers.
2018 Dream Box
Welcome to the 2018 Keepsake Ornament Club!
For 45 years, Hallmark has created Keepsake Ornaments to help you connect, share memories and keep traditions with those you love.
Keepsake Ornament collectors care deeply about the role our ornaments play in their lives, and that’s why we’ve put together this special box of goodies just for you.
We hope you enjoy it, and we wish you all the best.
Don Hall Jr.
CEO, Hallmark Cards
and Keepsake Ornament fan
Additional Resources
Anita Winter, the KOC Manager has created a video outlining the changes coming to the KOC in 2018. Watch this video to see all the changes including the NEW Dream Box reveal (from 3:08 to 3:32.)
2018 Easter Keepsake Ornaments
Easter Keepsake Ornaments return in 2018 with two new collections: Disney Eggs and Marjolein Bastin.
The Disney Eggs collection features 4 porcelain eggs, each depicting a key Disney character. Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, and Pluto round out the set.
The Marjolein Bastin collection has a classic spring look. The 3 ornaments depict traditional Easter icons including a bunny, flowers, birds, eggs, and baskets all painted in pastel colors reflective of the holiday.
Also new for 2018 is a gold-colored Metal Miniature Tree for ornament displays.
Disney
Mickey Mouse Egg
Disney
Minnie Mouse Egg
Disney
Donald Duck Egg
Disney
Pluto Egg
Disney
Marjolein Bastin
Happy Easter!
Marjolein Bastin
Easter Bunny
Marjolein Bastin
Spring is Here
Marjolein Bastin
Metal Miniature Tree