Graduation 2011 Keepsake Ornament
Available beginning May 9, 2011.
2011 Graduate
Photo holder
Confirmation & Communion Keepsake Ornament
This spring Hallmark will be releasing a first ever Keepsake ornament to commemorate Baptism, Confirmation & First Holy Communion ceremonies. Available beginning March 28, 2011.
Coordinates with “Heaven’s Holy Love” (QXG7733) from 2010.
Milestone in Faith
2011 Sneak Peek: The Twelve Days of Christmas
Partridge in a Pear Tree
The Twelve Days of Christmas
1st in the series.
Although the new “Twelve Days of Christmas” series appears to be the most eagerly anticipated series coming out in 2011, everyone seems to be reserving their judgment until they see the 1st in series, Partridge in a Pear Tree.
Will it be 2 dimensional or figural? Will it be traditional or contemporary? Will it be comprised of singular pieces or have dangling attachments? Well what would you think if it looked like this?
Announcement: Club Exclusive Switzerland Santa Offer (UPDATE)
Switzerland
Santas Around the World
Although the deadline for ordering this KOC exclusive Switzerland Santa was December 31, 2010, stores have until January 31, 2011 to place their orders, as such you may still have some time to get your order in.
Another Keepsake Studio Artist Retires
Rumors have it that Master Sculptor and Keepsake Studio artist Sue Tague has retired. Although Hallmark hasn’t released an official announcement regarding Sue’s retirement, both her profile and list of Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments have been removed from the studio artists section of the Hallmark kocmembers.com website.
Sue worked for Hallmark for 46 years, both full time and as a contract artist. Initially, she planned on staying at Hallmark for only a few years and then going on to London to study printmaking. But love for her work (as well for her husband and family) kept her in Kansas City.
Announcement: Atlanta Market (Season’s Treatings) Repaint
Season’s Treatings
Special Edition
Hallmark retailers who attended the Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market® (Atlanta Market) held on January 12-19, 2011 received an advanced preview of the 2011 Holiday Gift and Keepsake ornament lines.
Additionally they were given a repainted version of the 3rd ornament in the Season’s Treatings series. Limited 1 per attendee.
First Look at This Year’s KOC Exclusive Ornaments
Choose two of the three Club membership ornaments pictured below with your 2011 Keepsake Ornament Club membership. Want all three? Just send an additional $20.00. Limit one of each design per membership.
Christmas Window 2011
Starlight Angel
Hide ‘n Peek
Special Offer
KOC members will have the opportunity to purchase two Club exclusive repainted favorites when they join or renew their Club membership. Each shipps separately from membership ornaments. Limit one of each design per membership.
Santa’s Armoire
Repaint of 2010 In-Store Artist Signing event ornament
Snow Buddies
Repaint of 2011 series ornament
2011 Club Exclusive Ornaments
Available only at Hallmark Gold Crown stores. Four times during 2011, Keepsake Ornament Club members will be able to purchase a new Club exclusive ornament. Club exclusive ornaments are produced in limited quantities and are available only while supplies last.
Lady of the Manor™ BARBIE® Doll
BARBIE™ Ornament
Seeking the King
Inspired by Mary’s Angels
Snow Shoe Snowman
Companion to 2009 KOC Exclusive, Santa’s Merry Heart
The Gift of Love
What Was The Top Selling 2010 Ornament (in dollars)?
Once again Celebration Barbie™, 11th in the series, was the top selling Keepsake Ornament for 2010. The Count Down to Christmas, Countdown Clock was the second highest selling ornament. For a complete list of the other ornaments that rounded off this years top ten please see below.
Celebration BARBIE™ Ornament
Special 2010 Edition
Inspired by Holiday® Barbie™ Doll
11th in the series
Countdown to Christmas
Countdown Clock
3. U.S.S. Enterprise™
Star Trek™
4. Baby’s First Christmas (Photo holder)
5. Union Pacific Steamliner Locomotive
15th in the LIONEL® Trains series
6. Merry Christmas, Charlie Brown!
The PEANUTS® Gang
7. Frosty Fun Decade
1st in the series
8. Baby’s First Christmas (Porcelain rattle)
9. Home for the Holidays
10. Troy Polamalu
Pittsburgh Steelers
Additional 2011 National KOC Event Information Released
‘The KOC 25th Class Reunion’ is the name of this years national event. It pays homage to the 25 years that the club has been in existence.
Keepsake Ornament Club 25th Class Reunion
Dates: August 5-6, 2011
Location: Kansas City, MO
- Meet Keepsake artists (will be held each day, allowing you to get twice as many signatures)
- Attend artist seminars
- Purchase ornaments and other product created exclusively for the event including repaints and all-new-designs (you can purchase exclusive ornaments in advance when registering using event website)
- Games (more games are planned, meaning you will have even more chances to win prizes, including repainted ornaments and truly one-of-a kind items)
Registration
- Begins: April 1, 2011 (starting at noon)
- Cost for event: $50 per member (includes admission to event, activities on Friday, Aug. 5, and Saturday, Aug 6, plus a gift tote containing a commemorative Keepsake Ornament and other surprises)
- Local Club Dinner: $45 per member
Event Exclusive Product
Mrs. Claus’s Cupboard
Collaborative piece featuring the work of the entire Keepsake studio.
Companion piece to last year’s signing ornament, Santa’s Armoire.
Sweet Snowmouse
by Nina Aubé
Save the Date: 2011 In-Store Event Dates Announced
The 2011 In-store event dates have been set.
Ornament Premiere Weekend,
July 16-17, 2011*
Member (Purchasing) Opportunity,
September 9, 2011
Ornament Debut Weekend,
October 8-9, 2011
Holiday Open House,
November 4-6, 2011
* NOTE: The excitement surrounding this year’s new Keepsake Ornaments is going to build a little longer than usual. Keepsake Ornament Premiere Weekend, during which more than 170 all-new ornaments will be available at Hallmark Gold Crown stores, is planned for July 16-17, 2011. Typically, Ornament Premiere Weekend is set on the weekend following Independence Day. With the July 4 holiday falling on a Monday this year, Keepsake officials chose to push the event out one week to better fit the schedules of potential summer vacationers.