2024 Sneak Peek
Here are two more sneak peeks from the 2024 Keepsake Ornament line featuring Terri Steiger’s Pull-string Reindeer available at Ornament Debut and Naughty or Nice? by Matt Johnson releasing in December.
Pull-String Reindeer
Naughty or Nice?
2024 Artist Insights: Holiday Parade
If you love a good holiday parade, you’ll definitely love Tammy Haddix’s Holiday Parade ornament series! This year brings the 6th ornament in the series, which was originally inspired by the idea of a cute Christmas town with different trucks that represent each business you’ll find there.
Tammy Haddix
And the inspiration just kept driving Tammy further. She explains, “I had this idea to choose a different Keepsake Studio coworker each year to inspire the next ornament in the series. That ornament would be named after them and relate to them in some personal way.
Holiday Parade
6th in the series.
“This year’s ornament was inspired by my fellow artist Orville Wilson. I chose Orville for the town’s computer store because he is our go-to guy for anything technical. Whenever I have a problem with my computer, he’s the first person I call. With Orville’s expertise, he just had to be the computer store owner.”
The details Tammy added to this ornament make it especially fun. She points out, “The tree is made to look like computer circuit boards, and the store logo on the door is a laptop computer. And I love making cute, tiny hood ornaments for these trucks, so I couldn’t resist creating a mouse for the hood as my attempt at computer humor!”
So, who will be joining the parade next year? Tammy reveals that although all the ornaments so far have been inspired by Keepsake artists, next year’s will be a bit different. “For 2025, I’ve chosen our Keepsake editorial director, Lindsay Evans, and she’ll be our bookstore owner!”
You can pick up this year’s Holiday Parade 6th in series at Ornament Premiere in July. We can’t wait to see it keep on truckin’ for many more years.
Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments. “Behind the scenes with Tammy Haddix about her Holiday Parade #6 ornament! Coming at Ornament Premiere in July.” Keepsake Ornament Club Facebook Page, April 2, 2024. https://www.facebook.com/groups/KOCMembers/posts/3620420028197995
Joanne Wright Studio: Retro Wreaths
All wreaths are put together by hand
In response to collector demand, Joanne Wright Studio has created three unique retro-styled bottlebrush wreaths embellished with classic ornaments, Christmas-themed decorations, and an advanced release Santa, the newest addition to her Retro Holiday Collection.
Aqua Retro Wreath
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Pink Retro Wreath
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Red and Green Retro Wreath
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All three are now available for purchase. But don’t wait long—once they’re gone, they’re gone.
Exclusively Available at Joanne Wright Studio
2024 Videos: Ornament Insights
Here are links to several Keepsake Ornament videos showing the artist and Hallmarkers talking about some of the designs created for 2024.
North Pole Village
Table Decoration
Keepsake Artist Sharon Visker is here with a special delivery of Christmas magic! Hear how she brought this bustling little town to life with lights, sound and motion.
The magic can be yours at Ornament Debut in October.
The Grinch Wreath
Dr. Seuss: How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
This amazing motion-activated wreath may not steal Christmas, but it’ll definitely steal the show! Complete with light, sound and animatronics, it’s ready to give a Grinch-y greeting to your guests.
Get yours at Ornament Premiere in July.
Twelve Days of Christmas
First in the series.
Watch as Keepsake Artist Gregor Benedetti and Senior Design Technician R.J. Stebbins collaborate on the first ornament in the new 12 Days of Christmas series. This beautiful collection of ornaments will be intricately crafted with wood, layered paper and gold accents.
Start your collection with the first ornament, available at Ornament Premiere in July!
Get a special behind-the-scenes look at how Keepsake Artists Gregor Benedetti and Rob Stanphill collaborated on the darling Wreath of Memories ornament, featuring 1979’s Here Comes Santa reading his very own Dream Book.
Get yours at Ornament Premiere in July.
Cup of Cozy
First in the series.
Sugar and spice and everything nice, that’s what the new Cup of Cozy series is made of! Hear how Keepsake Artist Iman Zadrozny brought this sweet ornament to life—it’s sure to “bake” your day.
Then start your own Cup of Cozy collection when the first ornament is released at Ornament Debut in October!
Christmas Is…
PEANUTS®
First in the series.
Keepsake Artist Tim Bishop didn’t have to go too far to find inspiration for his first Keepsake Ornament series. During a trip to the Hallmark Archives, Tim found an iconic Peanuts®️ image and then he got to work bringing Charlie Brown into 3D!
Pick up the first ornament in this sweet new series at Ornament Debut in October.
Disney The Haunted Mansion Collection
Storytellers
Welcome, foolish mortals, to the Haunted Mansion! Featuring interactive light, music and dialogue from the classic Disney Parks attraction, this spirited, 3-year series is back with the second installment of ornaments.
Howliday Helpers
First in the series.
Do you want the inside scoop on an im-paws-ibly cute new series? We’ll throw you a bone—Keepsake Artist Sharon Visker is here to introduce Howliday Helpers! These adorable ornaments will feature mini puppies decked out in holiday gear.
Get the first furry friend in the series at Ornament Premiere in July!
We’re so excited to introduce our new ShowToppers collection. Featuring three unique designs, each tree topper is interchangeable with the same mini tree. Plus, the adorable companion accessories for each topper create so “mini” more decorating possibilities.
Will you choose one or all three? Guess we’ll have to find out at Ornament Premiere in July!
Ready for a little magic? Featuring light, sound and real dialogue from the movie, Harry, Dobby, Ron, Hermione and the Flying Ford Anglia in the Whomping Willow™ Tree Topper come to life with the push of a button.
You don’t have to travel to a galaxy far, far away to experience an epic adventure! Each stocking holder performs scenes from the classic Death Star assault. Combine both to unlock a larger, amazingly interactive performance right on your mantle. And don’t forget the matching stockings!
Set a course for Ornament Premiere in July.
Dr. Finkelstein’s Lab Tree Topper
Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas
Fans of Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas, we have a frightfully fun new addition for your tree! Keepsake Artist Jake Angell and Keepsake Engineer Samantha Heryford have brought Dr. Finkelstein’s lab to life in an amazing new tree topper.
Featuring sound and dialogue from the film, an interactive light show and a remote that doubles as an ornament, you’ll be transported to Halloween Town with the push of a button. Plus, the Dr. Finkelstein companion ornament unlocks even more content.
Get yours at Ornament Debut in October.
Ornament Spotlight: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets™️ Collection
The Secret is Out
Our new collection of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets™️ Storytellers is here. Featuring real dialogue from the movie, Harry, Dobby, Ron and Hermione come to life with the push of a button— no parseltongue required!
“These ornaments are filled with details fans will love,” Keepsake Artist Kristina Gaughran says. “One of my favorite parts is Tom Riddle’s diary laying at Harry’s feet.”
Keepsake Artist Orville Wilson is also excited to introduce the Whomping Willow™️ Tree Topper, featuring the Weasleys’ iconic flying Ford Anglia with glowing headlights.
“Another fun thing I got to do is model the remote after the door to the Chamber of Secrets™️ with the interlocking snake heads,
which was really cool,” Orville says.
Flying Ford Anglia in the Whomping Willow™
Christmas Tree Topper
Dobby™
Harry Potter™
Ron Weasley™ and Hermione Granger™
The Secret is Out” 2024 Dream Book: 54
Ornament Spotlight: Howliday Helpers
Howliday Helpers
1st in the series.
Happy Howlidays
What’s furry, festive and, oh, so fun? Keepsake Artist Sharon Visker’s new series of mini, merry pups, of course! A dog lover herself, Sharon says this series is about all kinds of dogs: “the mixed and mutts and rescues.”
Featuring playful cartoon styling, this year’s design was inspired by a corgi mix. And, while future fur-babies in the series are a mystery for now, Sharon did throw us one bone.
“Every Howliday Helper will include a festive accessory—it could be a hat, a scarf, maybe even a little dog toy,” she says. “You’ll just have to wait and see.”
“Happy Howlidays” 2024 Dream Book: 50
Ornament Spotlight: The Happiest Cruise That Ever Sailed
The Happiest Cruise That Ever Sailed
Disney It’s A Small World
Dreams Do Come True
Modeled after the original It’s A Small World attraction at Disneyland, this whimsical ornament features iconic details that’ll make you feel like you’re experiencing the ride all over again.
“The team wanted to create an ornament that Disneyland fans would love, so we made sure to capture everything that makes it feel special,” says Art Director Charles Young. “This ornament has constant sound and motion as the clock face moves to a tick-tock sound. And if you press the button, the children circle the building and sing the treasured song ‘It’s A Small World.’”
“Dreams Do Come True” 2024 Dream Book: 36
Ornament Spotlight: Vintage Santa ShowToppers Mini Tree Topper
Vintage Santa
ShowToppers Mini Tree Topper
Up On the Treetop
With a sleigh full of holiday treats, ol’ Saint Nick is here to introduce our new ShowToppers mini tree toppers and the coordinating tree.
“When you plug the tree topper into the accompanying mini tree, the lights will immediately switch to a vintage color palette with white, pink, mint green and gold. And when you press the button on the back of the sleigh, a musical light show plays to ‘Up On the Housetop,’” Engineer Kristina Ferguson says. “It’s absolutely precious!”
The best part? All three of these ShowToppers are interchangeable with the same mini tree and any future ShowToppers (hint, hint!) will be, too.
“Up On the Treetop” 2024 Dream Book: 48
Ornament Spotlight: Christmas is…
Christmas is…
The PEANUTS® Gang
1st in the series.
Christmas is…
For Keepsake Artist Tim Bishop, Christmas is all about those special moments that make you appreciate the little things in life. And, as a new member of the Keepsake Studio, he says one of those moments was sculpting his first series ornament.
“This series is based on the iconic ‘Happiness is…’ idea. They’re simple scenes, yet really sweet, warm and heartfelt,” Tim says. “It’s important to me that a person sees this ornament and gets those feelings immediately.”
This year’s ornament, which reads “Christmas is… connecting with far-away friends,” features the beloved Charlie Brown eagerly opening his mailbox to discover a card with his name on it. Lucky us, Tim says there’s a lot more joy (and ornaments!) where that came from.
“Christmas is…” 2024 Dream Book: 32
Ornament Spotlight: Vintage Greetings
Vintage-Greetings
1st in the series.
Member Exclusive
Season’s Greetings
In 1924, artist Vivian Smith began her career at Hallmark. Now, 100 years later, Keepsake Artist Matt Johnson is giving her work a new life.
“I had the idea for a nostalgic series inspired by classic holiday cards from the Hallmark archives. My team knew we wanted to start with Santa, and Vivian’s beautiful card illustration was perfect.”
Matt worked carefully to interpret texture, color and shape from the illustration into 3D form. The result? An ornament filled with vintage charm and retro details—from the gifts wrapped in ribbon to the jolly sprig of holly on Santa’s hat.
“I love that we are bringing artwork from the past back to life,” Matt says. “I wonder what Vivian would think of the final result?”
“Season’s Greetings” 2024 Dream Book: 21