Reveal: Let It Shine
Here is a sneak peek of “This Little Light of Mine,” a magic ornament that complements the Mary’s Angels series and pays homage to Mary Hamilton’s 60 year career at Hallmark.
Let It Shine
2015 Dream Book Cover Sneak Peek
Here is a sneak peek of the cover of the 2015 In-Store Dream Book.
Can you guess which series ornament has been pixelated? Post your best guess, along with a brief description of the ornament you see, in the comments section of this post.
Sneak Peek: Cookie Cutter Christmas
Here is a sneak peek of the 4th in the Cookie Cutter Christmas series along with Cookie Cutter Halloween, a second Cookie Cutter ornament being released this year that coordinates with the series.
Have you been collecting this series? If so, do you plan on getting the Halloween Cookie Cutter as well?
Cookie Cutter Christmas
4th in the series
Cookie Cutter Halloween
Reveal: Kringle and Kris
Here is a sneak peek of the 2015 “Kringle and Kris”, 2nd in the series ornament.
Kringle and Kris
2nd in the series
2015 and 2016 Sneak Peek
Just for you, a sneak peek at the new “Inside Story” KOC exclusive series that officially starts in 2016. Start collecting now with this special “prequel” membership ornament.
“This ornament inspired a series I’m starting for 2016 just for KOC members. I’m looking forward to doing more of these. I love scene-within-a-scene designs.”-Anita Marra Rodgers
Friend of a Feather
Prequel to the “Inside Story” (3-ornament) series
KOC Exclusive Membership ornament
1st in the “Inside Story” series
KOC Exclusive Membership ornament
NOTE: This KOC membership ornament series will run for three years, with additional pieces being released in 2017 and 2018.
2015 Sneak Peek: Snow Better Friends
Looks like winter will be with us for another six weeks. Warm up your desktop with this months Free Desktop Wallpaper, featuring “Snow Better Friends” by Keepsake Artist Anita Marra Rogers.
Snow Better Friends
Based on Mary Hamilton’s “cute” watercolor.
KOC Special Offer Ornaments
In addition to being able to select from the three KOC Membership Ornaments, KOC members will have the opportunity to purchase three Club exclusive ornaments when they join or renew their Club membership. Limit one of each design per membership.
Mrs. Claus’s Kitchen Sink
Cozy On Ice
“This is my first mini-cupcake. It’s also a sneak of the full sized one i’m making for the Christmas Cupcakes series in 2016. I constantly explore new techniques. For next year’s full-sized cupcake, I rolled two pieces of felt together and cut them to make the peppermint effect on top.” -Ruth Donikowski.
Cozy On Ice
2015 Dream Book Release Dates
The 2015 Dream Book will be available in late-April and posted on-line on KOCmembers.com on Monday, April 27, 2015.
Reveal: Frosty Friends
Here is a sneak peek of the 2015 “Frosty Friends”, 36th in the series ornament.
Frosty Friends
36th in the series
Additional Mattel (BARBIE and Fisher-Price) News
Q. How are the Barbie ornaments in the “Celebration Barbie catch-up set” different from the ones American Greetings sold?
A. Although the Celebration Barbie catch-up set ornaments are based on the 2013 and 2014 Mattel Holiday Barbie dolls, the same dolls that were the inspiration for the ornaments that American Greetings offered, they are newly designed and sculpted by Hallmark Keepsake Artist Patricia Andrews.
Q. What other Barbie products will Hallmark offer?
A. In addition to the two-packs, there will be four other Keepsake Ornaments (including a Fashion Barbie™ ornament and a Western Barbie™ ornament) available exclusively at Hallmark Gold Crown stores. There also will be a Barbie doll as an itty bittys pint-sized plush. Also during the 2015 holiday season, there will be other Hallmark-branded ornaments featuring Barbie offered in department stores, book stores and mass channel retailers.
Q. Will there be KOC exclusive Barbie Keepsake Ornaments available for KOC members in 2015?
A. No, there will not be any KOC exclusive ornaments available in 2015. However, Hallmark is currently reviewing the Keepsake ornament opportunities for KOC members for 2016.
Q. Will there be any event-exclusive Barbie ornaments?
A. Collectors can expect to see an event-exclusive Keepsake Ornament and an exclusive itty bittys plush at the 2015 National Barbie Doll Collectors Convention, planned July 29-Aug 1, 2015 in Arlington, VA.
Q. Did Hallmark get rights to any of the other Mattel licensed properties?
A. Unfortunately, the Fisher Price property is not included in the new agreement.