Maxine’s Christmas Carol Exclusive Ornament
In honor of Maxine’s on-stage debut in “Maxine’s Christmas Carol”*, Hallmark has created an event exclusive Keepsake ornament that will only be available at the Andy Williams Theater in Branson, Mo.
A Crabby Little Christmas
Maxine
Limited Quantity
*A live-action musical version of Charles Dickens’ classic holiday story, “A Christmas Carol” staring Maxine, Hallmark Cards’ self-appointed “Queen of Crabbiness.”
2016 World Series Keepsake Ornament
Commemorate the 2016 World Series™ Chicago Cubs champions with this Keepsake Ornament. The Keepsake ornament is designed to show your pride in a team and a fan base that never gives up!
Available beginning March 20, 2017 (in time for Opening Day, April 3, 2017).
Chicago Cubs™ World Series™ Champions
Limited Edition
NEW PEANUTS Happy Tappers Collection (CVS Exclusive)
A second set of interactive PEANUTS® Happy Tappers will be available this holiday season. (Click here to see last year’s collection.) This set includes 3 interactive table top pieces: Snoopy (with antlers and green sweater), Charlie Brown (in Santa suit) and Linus (in snowman outfit).
Collect all 3!
Each dances to 2 songs individually. For more musical entertainment, connect 2 or more characters together to see them dance and move to each other’s songs.
Whichever one you press becomes the “leader” and the others follow. Battery operated. (3 AAA replaceable batteries included).
5″ h. x 3¼” w. $19.99 USA each.
Snoopy
PEANUTS®
Happy Tappers Collection
Features Snoopy wearing antlers (strung with Christmas lights) and a green sweater.
Plays: “Jingle Bells” and “O Christmas Tree”
MJC2485
Charlie Brown
PEANUTS®
Happy Tappers Collection
Features Charlie Brown wearing a Santa suit.
Plays: “Deck the Halls” and “Up on the Housetop”
MJC2489
Linus
PEANUTS®
Happy Tappers Collection
Features Linus wearing a snowman outfit.
Plays: “The Twelve Days of Christmas” and “The Nutcracker March”
MJC2486
Home & Family Sharon Visker Interview
In honor of Day of the Dead* Keepsake studio artist Sharon Visker made an appearance on the Hallmark Channel’s “Home & Family.” During the segment, she shared what attracted her to this holiday and then went on to describe the process she goes through to create her beautiful creations.
In case you missed it, here it is. Click on the image below to see the interview.
*Day of the Dead (October 31 – November 2) is a holiday for remembering and honoring those who have passed.
NOTE: Sharon has over 300 skulls in her collection, many given to her by her family, friends and collectors.
Would You Like to Build a Snowman With Keepsakes Master Artist Tammy Haddix
Tammy Haddix
Master Artist
Build-Your-Own Snowman Ornament Kit
In November Hallmark will be releasing a new Build-Your-Own Snowman Ornament Kit designed by Master Artist Tammy Haddix.
To kick off this new release, the Keepsakes Ornaments Studio has a couple of unique opportunities for individuals to spend time making their kit in-store — with a little help from Tammy!
Space is limited and reservations are required. Class times are from 11:00 a.m – Noon (morning session) & 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. (afternoon session). To reserve your space call store directly.
| November 5 | November 19 |
| Amy’s Hallmark Shop Creekwood Commons 303 NE Englewood Rd., Ste. B Kansas City, MO 64118-4501 (816) 413-0070 |
Amy’s Hallmark Shop Summit Woods Crossing 1732 NW Chipman Rd. Lees Summit, MO 64081-3936 (816) 347-8355 |
NOTE: This is not a Keepsake Artist signing event. No items will be signed by Tammy. This event is meant to celebrate family and create personalized gifts, while sharing in a fun-and-friendly atmosphere.
Featured Series – Cookie Cutter Christmas
This month’s featured series, Cookie Cutter Christmas by Nina Aubé celebrates its 5th year in 2016.
Cookie Cutter Christmas
5th in the series
Ever since she was a little girl, Nina Aubé has loved tiny things like little animals and dolls. She even began creating small fantasy worlds for them as a child. She also loves to bake and has held on to her grandmother’s old aluminum cookie cutters.
Inspired by both, Nina had the idea of creating a little world inside a cookie cutter, and the Cookie Cutter Christmas series was born. 2016 marks the fifth ornament in the series for the little mouse that gets a new adventure each year.
Cookie Cutter Christmas
5th in the series
Look for a new ornament release each month from January through June both at Hallmark Gold Crown stores and online.
The cookie cutters will each be shaped to represent a monthly holiday or event and are perfect for gifts or collecting!
2016 Star Wars Sneak Peek
Here is an sneak peek of the Star Wars™: Rogue One™ ornament that will be released this November.
Death Trooper™ Specialist
Star Wars™: Rogue One™
The ornament depicts “Death Trooper™ Specialist”, the elite soldiers of Imperial Intelligence. Death Troopers are encased in specialized stormtrooper armor with a dark, ominous gleam.
These soldiers serve as bodyguards and enforcers for Director Krennic, a highly placed officer within the Advanced Weapons Research division of the Empire.
Live Chat Recap: Kristina Gaughran
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Kristina Gaughran
Master Keepsake Designer
On Thursday, September 29, Hallmark Senior Artist, Kristina Gaughran chatted with collectors via Facebook. Here is a synopsis of that chat that highlights most of the questions and responses. Please note the chat is not in chronological order and has been grouped by subject and edited for brevity.
Kris’ Penguins
Playground Pals
17th in the unofficial series.
Petite Penguins
A Tasty Treat
Petite Penguin
1st in the series.
Fairy Messengers
Tulip
Fairy Messengers
12th in the series.
Other Work
Han Solo™
Star Wars: The Force Awakens™
20th in the Star Wars™ series.
Career
Other
Kristina Gaughran Live Chat
The next Keepsake Ornament Artist LIVE CHAT will be TOMORROW at 2 p.m. CST. Join Keepsake Ornament Artist, Kristina Gaughran on the Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments Facebook page to learn about the inspiration behind her work, ask her questions or just pop in to say hello.
Kristina Gaughran
Hallmark Artist
Location: Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments Facebook page
Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2015
Time: 2:00 p.m. CST
To participate simply set up a Facebook account and click on the Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments Facebook page link on the set date.
Citrus Heights, CA Sneak Peek
At the Local Club Dinner event in Citrus Heights, CA, Edythe Kegrize gave a Sneak Peek of two of her 2017 Beauty of Birds ornaments: “The Raven,” Halloween complement to the series and “Mountain Bluebird,” 13th in the series.
Ravishing Raven
Halloween Ornament
Complement to the Beauty of Birds series
Mountain Bluebird
13th in the series
Please join me in thanking Thomas Eden for his contributions to this post.