2024 Sneak Peek: Noble Nutcrackers
Here is a sneak peek of the Earl of Snowfall, 6th in the Noble Nutcrackers series by Keepsakes Artist Terri Steiger. Available at Ornament Debut.
Earl of Snowfall
Noble Nutcrackers
6th in the series.
Local Club News: December 2023
Here is the latest Club communication.
Dear Local Club Presidents,
Happy Holidays from the Keepsake Village! We hope you are enjoying the holiday season with your family and friends. This year, you helped us celebrate 50 years of Keepsake Ornaments and we have so many exciting plans in the works for 2024. We can’t wait to share them all with you!
Attached you will find your Q4 2023 Local Club President update. In it, you will find the 2024 Ornament Premiere and Ornament Debut event dates, 2024 Keepsake Ornament Club membership details, sneak peeks, and more
2024 Sneak Peek: Series
Here are two more sneak peeks from the 2024 Keepsake Ornament line featuring the 12th in the Christmas Commemorative series by Terri Steiger and the 41st in the Nostalgic Houses and Shops series by Tom Best.
Christmas Commemorative
12th in the series.
Rod’s Barber Shop
Nostalgic Houses and Shops
41st in the series.
Save the Date: 2024 Keepsake, and Retail Event Dates
We are so excited to share with you the 2024 Keepsake Ornament release event dates. Mark your calendars and be sure to save these dates! And remember, if you’re a Keepsake Ornament Club member, you can shop all ornament release events a day before anyone else!
KOC Dream Box
begin shipping
April
Ornament Premiere
July 13-21, 2024
(KOC Early Access to shop – July 12)
2024 KOC enrollment closes
July 31, 2024
Ornament Debut
October 12-20, 2024
(KOC Early Access to shop – October 11)
2023 Artist Insights: Playful Penguins
Keepsake Artist Kristina Gaughran is well known and loved for her adorable Playful Penguins. They’re always up for adventure, and this ornament finds them on an icy Ferris wheel that lights up and plays music from “Toyland” as the wheel turns.
Kristina Gaughran
There’s a lot of complexity behind this magical Ferris wheel. “I worked with one of our wonderful engineers on this one,” Kristina says. “She definitely had the hardest part! I can come up with an idea, but the engineer really makes all the magic work. So, while she focused on that, I added my penguins and a whole lot of wintery details.”
“If you’re not familiar with these playful pals, they do have a back story,” Kristina says. “They have distinct personalities and names. They love to have fun, and two of them are pretty bold and daring. Wade is more adventurous, outgoing, caring and kind. He likes to take his friends on imaginative adventures. Waddles always has a smile. He’s very carefree, silly and happy—and always ready for excitement! And Wendel is like me. He loves to have fun but gets nervous easily. He’s the introvert of the group, but if there are snacks—he’s 100 percent in!
“So, Wendel isn’t so sure about being up too high on the Ferris wheel because he gets a little anxious. I kept that in mind as I designed this and wanted it to feel more like a little kids’ Ferris wheel to give Wendel a moment of being brave! He’s finding his courage and having fun.”
There are a lot more adventures in store for these precious penguins, but all Kristina can share right now is that “you can be sure there will be lots of fun, and lots of ice and snow!”
Playful Penguins
Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments. “Behind the scenes with Kristina Gaughran about her Playful Penguins ornament (available now)!” Keepsake Ornament Club Facebook Page, November 29, 2023. https://www.facebook.com/groups/KOCMembers/posts/3539554672951198
2024 Sneak Peek: Tiers of Joy
Tiers of Joy
Here’s a sneak peek of the 2024 Tiers of Joy ornament! Available in January,
2023 Sneak Peek: Magic
Here are sneak peeks of two 2024 magic ornaments: Magic Snowball Claw Game by Nello Williams and Up on the Housetop by Anita Marra Rogers.
Magic Snowball Claw Game
Nellco
By Nello Williams
Up on the Housetop
by Anita Marra Rogers
Meet the Artist: Sharon Visker
- After spending time on a rotation in the Keepsake Studio, Sharon officially became a permanent Keepsake artist in 2000.
- Both her mom and older brother are artists, so Sharon grew up surrounded by inspiration and art. Her mom encouraged her creativity and that kept her going.
- Sharon passions are travel, thrift stores, antiquing and movies.
Reveal: 2023 World Series Keepsake Ornament
Texas Rangers™ 2023 World Series™ Champions
Special Edition
The Rangers just won their first World Series in franchise history! Remember the home runs, the leaping catches, and all the baseball heroics of the Texas Rangers’ 2023 World Series championship! This commemorative ornament is the perfect way to celebrate the thrilling victory as the Rangers won the Fall Classic. But don’t wait long—supplies are limited.
PREORDER NOW
Available at participating Hallmark Gold Crown Stores and on Hallmark.com
Announcement: Halloween Ornaments to Return in 2024
If you have missed out on either Citizens of Halloween Town, the Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas, set of 5 ornaments or Mysterious Mickey Jack-o-Lantern, Disney Mickey Mouse ornament this year, do not worry!
Hallmark has announced that they will be bringing them back for Halloween 2024, so you will still have a chance to get these cool ornaments.
Halloween 2024 Re-issues