Ornament Reveal Clue #4
This year, four Keepsake Ornaments will be revealed during Ornament Debut Weekend. You can get a head start guessing what those ornaments might be by watching our series of video clues right here.
Here’s the fourth clue to one of the four Keepsake Ornaments that will be revealed during Ornament Debut Weekend, October 6 & 7, at your Hallmark Gold Crown store.
Click on the image below to play the video.
Voice over: Feathery friends share a giggling grin while waiting around for the fun to begin. A pull of the string lets them merrily twirl, they’re so glad you wanted to give them a whirl.
Let’s see if we can collectively figure this out. Enter your best guess in the comment section of this post.
Hints in the Clue
“Feathery friends” (in the voice over). Could this possibly be a reference to “Friends of a Feather” the 2011 unofficial series penguin ornament.
“share a giggling grin” (in the voice over)
Three swings (in the video)
UPDATE
Many are suggesting that this ornament
will showcase Kris’ penguins, an unofficial series that features three penguins enjoying various activities.
Kris Penguins
(Ornament Debut Reveal #1)
By Kris Gaughran
$34.95 USA QXI3241
PEANUTS® Nativity Collection
PEANUTS® Nativity Collection
Set of six figurines and creche.
$49.95 XKT1037
Hallmark Gold Crown Exclusive
Available beginning Holiday Ornament Debut Weekend, October 6-7, 2012.
Sentiment on bases (from left to right)
- Snoopy: And there were shepherds keeping watch over their flocks.
- Linus: Glory to God in the highest.
- Lucy: And the glory of the Lord shone round about them.
- Woodstock: For unto you is born a Savior.
- Charlie Brown: Peace on earth, and good will toward men.
- Sally: I bring you good tidings of great joy.
Sleddin’ Snoopy Plush
Sleddin’ Snoopy Plush
Snoopy takes the reins on his dog dish-turned-sled as he and Woodstock take a holiday joyride.
Plays “We Wish You a Merry Christmas.” 9″ h.
$15.95 with each purchase of 3 Hallmark cards (regularly $32.95) LPR2339
Hallmark Gold Crown Exclusive
Available beginning Holiday Ornament Debut Weekend, October 6-7, 2012.
Citrus Heights Retired Artist Change
Due to health related issues, Lynn Norton (the retired signing artist scheduled to appear at Mark’s Hallmark in Citrus Heights, CA) has been replaced with Sue Tague.
Date: September 8
GRAND PRIZE WINNER
Mark’s Hallmark
6170 Sunrise Mall
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
(916) 722-3655
Hosted by: Sacramento Valley Ornament Collectors
- Artist: Becky Hottel & Joanne Eschrich
- Retired Artist: Sue Tague
2012 VIP & Holiday Open House Events Gift Bag
As a way of thanking their best Gold Crown customers for their continued business and loyalty, participating Hallmark retailers will once again kick off the holiday shopping season by hosting a VIP event. During this event customers will be able to check out all the new holiday products and promotions as well as pick up their event gift bag. If you are one of your local Gold Crown store’s best customers, keep an eye on your mailbox this fall for an invitation to this years VIP event. Accompanying this invitation will be your coupon for the free with purchase* VIP event gift bag.
VIP Weekend,
November 2-4, 2012
Stocking Stuffers
* Gift with purchase of $50.00 or more (valued at more than $60.00). For the first time ever, individuals not receiving the coupon will be able to purchase the gift bag during Holiday Open House for $10.00 (while supplies last) with any purchase of $50.00 or more.
Holiday Open House Weekend,
November 9-11, 2012.
2012 Canadian Exclusive Ornaments
Hallmark has announced the newest additions to their Canadian Icons line of Keepsake ornaments.
Bobby Orr
Boston Bruins
Features one of Canada’s most well
known and loved hockey icons.
$24.99 CAN QXA2017
Canadian Exclusive
Available beginning November 1, 2012
NOTE: In 1966, Parry Sound, Ontario native Bobby Orr joined the Boston Bruins. The Bruins had not won a Stanley Cup since 1941 and had not qualified for the playoffs since 1959. They went on to win the Stanley Cup twice, in 1970 and 1972. In both victories, Orr scored the clinching goal and was named the playoff MVP.
Anne of Green Gables
1st in the series
Celebrate one of the most
beloved characters in Canadian literature.
$19.99 CAN QXA2016
Canadian Exclusive
Available beginning November 1, 2012
NOTE: First published in 1908, Anne of Green Gables is a bestselling novel by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery. The novel spawned several sequels, a hit Canadian TV series, Hollywood films, and various stage adaptations.
Oh, Canada!
Features an orange/red maple leaf on a red cord.
Press button to hear “O Canada”, Canada’s national anthem.
$23.99 CAN QXA2015
Canadian Exclusive
Available beginning October 15, 2012
NOTE: On February 15, 1965, the red maple leaf flag was inaugurated as the National Flag of Canada. With the proclamation of Canada’s new flag, the maple leaf has become the most-prominent symbol of Canada. “O Canada” was proclaimed Canada’s national anthem on July 1, 1980, 100 years after it was first sung on June 24, 1880.
Ornament Reveal Clue #3
This year, four Keepsake Ornaments will be revealed during Ornament Debut Weekend. You can get a head start guessing what those ornaments might be by watching our series of video clues right here.
Here’s the third clue to one of the four Keepsake Ornaments that will be revealed during Ornament Debut Weekend, October 6 & 7, at your Hallmark Gold Crown store.
Click on the image below to play the video.
Voice over: Starting the search for the right Christmas tree, a tall one, a full one, which will it be? Maybe a bargain is what you will see with the able assistance of these fellows three.
Let’s see if we can collectively figure this out. Enter your best guess in the comment section of this post to receive a copy of the picture we have created from the video.
Hints in the Clue
- “search for the right Christmas tree” reference (in the voice over)
- The “Goofy’s Tree Lot” sign (in the video)
- “fellows three” reference (in the voice over)
UPDATE
Many are suggesting that this ornament is a Disney piece depicting Goofy’s tree lot, featuring Mickey and Donald or Pluto selecting a Christmas tree with a little help from Goofy himself.
Goofy’s Tree Lot
(Ornament Debut Reveal #3)
By Robert Chad. 4″ h.
$17.95 USA QXD1071
Hallmark Gold Crown Exclusive
Wireless Children’s Angel Choir Continuity Program
This years continuity program, Wireless Children’s Angel Choir, includes a cast of 4 characters to complete the Christmas pageant-each with their own musical instrument, and for the first time-voices!
Create a medley of holiday cheer by collecting all 4 members of the choir-each features a different instrument and sings and plays 2 classic Christmas songs.
While they each play special songs individually, the real fun begins when they wirelessly interact with each other for a complete choral experience-even if they’re placed in different areas of the same room.
Click on the picture below to see a larger image.
Wireless Children’s Angel Choir
Continuity Program
Wireless function works up to 25’ apart.
Press and hold button to activate continuous play mode
(a song plays every 2 minutes). On/off switch;
includes 3 replaceable AAA batteries.
Approx. 6″ x 3″ $14.95 USA each with any purchase
(regularly $29.95 USA each)
Faith
(pictured with harp)
Sings and plays:
“Angels We Have Heard” and
“Hark the Herald” XKT1042
Available beginning October 6, 2012
Michael
(pictured with guitar)
Sings and plays:
“Joy to the World” and
“Silent Night” XKT1043
Available beginning October 29, 2012
Gabriel
(pictured with xylophone)
Sings and plays:
“We Wish You a Merry Christmas” and
“First Noel” XKT1044
Available beginning November 15, 2012
Hope
(pictured with bells)
Sings and plays:
“Hallelujah Chorus” and
“Away in a Manger” XKT1045
Available beginning November 23, 2012
Linus, Wireless PEANUTS Band Continuity Program
Linus coordinates with the other 4 PEANUTS® characters from last year’s Wireless PEANUTS® Band. Add this new piece to the mix of piano, saxophone, flute and guitar and make the holidays merrier and more musical.
Plays “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” and “Joy to the World” on the trumpet.
Linus
Wireless PEANUTS® Band Continuity Program
Connect to the 2011 Wireless PEANUTS® Band. Wireless function works up to 25′ apart. Each song approx. 10 – 20 seconds.
Press and hold button to activate continuous play mode (a song plays every 2 minutes).
On/off switch; includes 3 replaceable AAA batteries.
Approx. 6″ x 3″
$14.95 with any purchase (regularly $29.95) XKT1046
Available beginning October 29, 2012
New December Event
Keepsake Ornament Gift of Memories Weekend, a new December Keepsake ornament gift giving event has been added for 2012.
Keepsake Ornament Gift of Memories Weekend,
December 7-9, 2012
In conjunction with this new December event, Hallmark will be releasing 9 new Keepsake ornaments.
Smart Cookie
Prayer Angel
Repaint of 2010 Prayer Angel
Hello Friend
Compliments 2011 Winter Friends
Home for the Holidays
Friends Forever
Shoe-licious Barbie™ Ornament
Repaint of 2009 Shoe-sational! Barbie Ornament
2013 Chevrolet® Camaro® ZL1
Grillin’ & Chillin’
Chocolate Moose