Announcement: Limited Quantity Ornament Program (UPDATED)
Starting in 2012, Hallmark is looking to “mix up” the Limited Quantity Ornament program. More information about what changes are in store will be revealed during the “A Sneak Behind the Curtain” Sneak Peek seminar that will be held during the “KOC 25th Class Reunion” (the 2011 national event).
UPDATE (08.07.11) – Information about the upcoming changes to the Limited Quantity Ornament program (starting in 2012) was not shared during the “A Sneak Behind the Curtain” seminars held during the “KOC 25th Class Reunion” event.
Limited Quantity Ornament – Ornaments that are produced at a fraction of the typical run quantities of a normal Keepsake ornament. Stores are only allocated a certain quantity and are not re-orderable. Typically, these ornaments are planned around key events such as Ornament Premiere, Ornament Debut and Holiday Open House.
Mary’s Angels 25th Anniversary
2012 will mark the 25th Anniversary of the ever popular “Mary’s Angels” series, thus becoming only the 4th series in Keepsake ornament history to make it this far. As such, look for Hallmark to acknowledge this milestone and celebrate the series longevity.
ADDITIONAL HISTORICAL INFORMATION
Three other series have celebrated their 25th Anniversary. They are: Frosty Friends – 32 yrs (’80-present), Nostalgic Houses and Shops – 28 yrs (’84-present), Here Comes Santa – 25 yrs (’79- ’03).
Sneak Peek of Three of Don Palmiter’s 2011 ornaments (Plus a Bonus)
Hallmark’s second Keepsake ornament Sneak Peek for 2011 includes pictures of 3 ornaments designed by Keepsake Studio Senior Sculptor Don Palmiter.
Decking the Door
Joyful Angel
Simply Beautiful Collection
Arts and Crafts Bungalow
28th in the Nostalgic Houses and Shops series
This year’s Nostalgic House ornament, the 28th in the Nostalgic Houses and Shops series, hits pretty close to home for one member of the Keepsake Studio, Meg Hilburn.” I had been wanting to do an arts-and-crafts style bungalow for awhile,” Don said. ” I took a sketch into a product review meeting, and afterward, Meg came up to me and said she lived in just that style of house. She brought in some photos and I ended up doing an ornament very close to her exact house.”
Meg, an Editorial Strategist for Keepsake Ornaments, was very happy to cooperate with his artistic process. The ornament features interior furnishings as well as exterior architectural stylings of the arts-and-crafts movement, which made the bungalow one of the most popular home designs in 1910s and 1920s America.
“The ornament has her stone fireplace and her roof. I painted the ornament the same as Meg’s home, inside and out,” Don said. “I took a little license with things, too, so I could add the arts-and-crafts feel. I added a ceramic chimney cap because a lot of those bungalows had them, although hers didn’t.”
And one other aspect of the bungalow has special significance for Don. “I grew up within a mile of where Meg’s house is,” he said. “I used to ride my bike all over that area when I was a kid, and those are some great memories for me.”
Don is already at work on the 2012 ornament in the series, and while he is not able to divulge any details, he did say that he got a lot of help from photos shared by Keepsake Artist Anita Marra Rogers.
In Addition to spotlighting Don, the latest Sneak Peek also revealed UP, 1st in the Disney/Pixar Legends series.
Up
1st in the Disney•PIXAR Legends series
2010 KOC Exclusive Ornament Still Available
The 2010 KOC Exclusive Frost Fun Decade repaint ornament is still available for purchase directly from the club. If you were a KOC member in 2010 and have not already taken advantage of this special offer, you can still order it by calling 1-800-HALLMARK.
Frosty Fun Decade
KOC exclusive
repaint of 2010
1st in the series
Possible New Series Debuting in 2011
Ireland
1st in the Angels Around the World series
By Katrina Bricker.
Here is a concept sketch for what is believed to be the 1st in a new Angels From Around the World series.
Additional Historical Information
In 2007 Hallmark released Joy to the World Angels (QSR8167), a set of 6 miniature ornaments designed by Edythe Kegrize and sculpted by various Keepsake studio artists. Each angel in this set depictes a different country including: Mexico, Germany, Africa, Ireland, Sweden and Russia.
Wreath of Memories Commemorates the KOC’s 25th Anniversary
The Wreath of Memories theme, which was depicted in the club’s first membership ornament, will be reinterpreted and updated to serve as the Club’s 25th Anniversary commemorative ornament. This piece will be one of the event exclusive products offered at this years KOC 25th Class Reunion, national event, which will be held in Kansas City, MO on August 5 & 6.
Wreath of Memories
1987
Keepsake of Membership ornament.
The club’s first ornamant, an elaborate handcrafted wreath, was designed to welcome Charter Members and celebrate the tradition of decorating with Keepsake ornaments. It marked the first time that tiny reproductions of favorite Keepsake designs from previous years were used on a new ornament.
Features (clockwise):
- ’84 Wooden Lamb, 1st in the Wood Childhood Ornaments series (QX4394)
- ’82 British Soldier, 1st in the Clothespin Soldier series (QX4583)
- ’85 Wooden Train, 2nd in the Wood Childhood Ornaments series (QX4722)
- a Rocking Horse.
The caption “1987 Charter Member” appears on the back, along with the official Club logo engraved in brass. Handcrafted. 3⅛” H QCX5809
Wreath of Memories
2011
KOC 25th Class Reunion event exclusive.
Features (clockwise):
- ’05 Forsythia, 18th in the Marys Angels series (QX2315)
- ’10 Snow Buddies, 13th in the series (QX8103)
- ’05 Toymaker Santa, 6th in the series (QX2205)
- ’99 House on Holly Lane, 16th in the NH&S series (QX6349)
- ’11 Irish Angel, 1st in the Angels From Around the World series
- ’05 Northern Cardinal, 1st in the Beauty of the Birds series (QX2135)
- ’89 Frosty Friends, 10th in the series (QX4572)
$19.95 USA QXC5034
Good Treatings Come in Three’s
Three different versions of the 2011 Seasons Treatings, 3rd in the series Keepsake ornaments have been produced. In addition to the regular ornament that will be released during Ornament Premiere on July 16, 2011, two different alternative color variations (altor-ations) have also been produced.
The first was given away to retailers who attended the Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market® (Atlanta Market) held this past January.
The second altor-ation will be exclusively available for purchase during the KOC 25th Class Reunion (national) event held in Kansas City, MO. on August 5 & 6, 2011.
Regular
National Event Exclusive
Atlanta Market
2011 Dream Book Cover Revealed
The cover of the 2011 in-store Dream Book has been revealed. It will feature the 8th in series Father Christmas, by Joanne Eschrich.
Additional Historical Information
Although the first booklet containing a pictoral review of the then current Keepsake ornament line was released in ’79, it wasnt until ’90 that the “Dream Book” name was first included on the cover of the annual Keepsake ornament catalog
Sneak Peek of three of Sue Tague’s 2011 ornaments
Hallmark’s first Keepsake ornament Sneak Peek for 2011 included pictures of 3 ornaments designed by recently retired Master Sculptor and Keepsake Studio artist Sue Tague.
Milk Chocolate
One Colorful Sled
Buttoned-Up Snowman
Simply Beautiful Collection
2011 Holiday (Celebration) Barbie
At the International Toyfair held in New York, NY (Jacob Javits Center), Mattel revealed the 2011 Holiday Barbie™ Doll that this years Celebration Barbie™ Ornament will be based on.
Celebration Barbie™
Special 2011 Edition
Inspired by the Holiday® Barbie™ Doll
12th in the series
Handcrafted and fabric.
By Patricia Andrews.