Idaho In-Store Artist Signing Location Change
UPDATE
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the location for the Snow Buddies of Boise In-Store Artist Signing event has been moved to Kurt’s Pharmacy in Twin Falls, ID.
- DATE: July 30
Kurt’s Pharmacy
Lynwood Shopping Center
1203 Filer Ave. E
Twin Falls, ID 83301-4118
(208) 734-8177
Artist: Kris Gaughran
Hosted by: Snow Buddies of Boise
While the signing event on Saturday is moving, the Friday night dinner will still be in Boise.
2016 Reveal: Hallmark Crown Collection Jewelry (UPDATED)
By popular demand, two of the Hallmark jewelry collection pieces released last year will be returning along with a newly reimagined piece.
Cherish the memories with these tiny treasures inspired by classic Keepsake Ornaments. They are little works of art, created by real people with real stories to tell.
Celebrate your story and the joys of the season with the Crown Collection only from Hallmark. Available beginning Ornament Debut Weekend, October 1-2, 2016.
In addition to the two Hallmark Crown Collection pieces that will be reissued this year, and the one reimagined piece, Hallmark will be releasing three new Keepsake Ornament inspired jewelry designs.
UPDATE (09.07.16) – Added Silver Bell Pendant Necklace, Silver Angel Pendant Necklace, and Gold Star Pendant Necklace.
Hallmark Crown Collection – An on-trend, quality jewelry line designed exclusively for Hallmark Gold Crown stores, includes designs inspired by art found in the Hallmark archives.
Local Clubs Receive Second Mailing for 2016
The third of four mailing that the national Keepsake Ornament Club will be sending to Local Clubs this year is currently being delivered to Club Sponsors/Club Contacts.
The shipment contains:
- The May 2016 issue of Collectively Speaking – The local club newsletter for the Hallmark Keepsake Ornament Club.
- Dream Book Party Keepsake Ornament Sneak Peek presentation. Revealed in this Sneak Peek is some very exciting product news, including a preview of some 2017 2nd in series ornaments, some of your other favorite series and an early look at some of the 2017 Keepsake Ornament Club exclusives!
- In addition to the Sneak Peek, there is a surprise—two free Keepsake Ornaments and two ‘2015 KOC Event’ Mint Tins for your club to use as raffle prizes, register-to-win prizes or however your club chooses.
NOTE: We have reports of clubs receiving: “Woody and Bullseye” from 2002; “Albert Pujols” and “Journey of the Kings” from 2005; “Mickey as Bob Cratchit” from 2009; “All I Want for Christmas is My Two Front Teeth”, “A Cheery Masterpiece”, “Cast Away!”, “Lando Calrissian”, “Plane Crazy”, “Season of Beauty” and “Snow One Like Tinkerbell” from 2010; “Mystery Frosty” from 2011; “Jingle Bells” from 2012 and Father Christmas’ Reindeer from 2013. What ornaments did your Club receive? Please let us know in the comments section below.
Inside Split-Level Dream Home
Relive the high-life with this mid-1950s to mid-1970s split-level architectural icon. The exterior is composed of wood and brick punctuated by large picture windows. That said, it is the interior that hearkens back to another era.

Split-Level Dream Home
(exterior)
33rd in the Nostalgic Houses and Shops series

Split-Level Dream Home
(interior)
33rd in the Nostalgic Houses and Shops series
The floor plan features a two-story high section, with vaulted ceilings and large picture windows, joined to a single-story section located a half-story in between, creating three distinct interior areas. A bedroom is tucked away on the quiet upper level, the central level makes room for a spacious living room while the lower level (partly below grade) provides room for storage and parking.
All three rooms contain minimal decorative elements for a modern feel. The bedroom features a Meredew double bed with 2 night cabinets, matching atomic lamps and a daffodil yellow Chenille bedspread. The living-room highlights geometric wallpaper, an asymmetrical Adrian Pearsall Platform sofa, and a teak wood lamp. An undecorated Christmas tree awaits the homeowners personal touch. Can you imagine Anita’s Nifty Fifties Keepsake Ornaments and Bubble Lights on the tree? How about Robert Chad’s Retro Reindeer?
2016 Sneak Peek: Regional Keepsake Ornaments
Hallmark will be reissuing the two Kansas City-themed Keepsake Ornaments from 2015 along with two new Texas-themed repaints and one new Colorado themed ornament. All will be exclusively available at participating Hallmark Gold Crown stores across the country beginning Ornament Debut Weekend, October 1-2, 2016.
New
Re-issued
2016 Sneak Peek: Cityscapes Collection
Celebrate your city with these exclusive Keepsake Ornaments that feature historic landmarks and hometown charm!
In addition to reissuing the four ceramic cityscape Keepsake Ornaments from 2015, Hallmark will be releasing several new designs. The six new cities represented include Philadelphia, Chicago, Pittsburgh, Atlanta, Las Vegas and San Antonio. All ten ornaments will be available beginning Ornament Debut Weekend, October 1-2 2016.
New
Re-issued
Not Pictured in Dream Book (UPDATED)
Eleven core line ornaments aren’t pictured in the 2016 Dream Book. They include one late offering, three re-issued ornaments; Ruby Red Cardinal (QGO1611) by Edythe Kegrize, Radiant Cross (QGO1614) by Ruth Donikowski and Big Box of 64! (QXI3681) by Rodney Gentry and seven repaints.
































