2022 Sneak Peek: Father Christmas
Here is another Father Christmas sneak peek! This beloved series by Joanne Wright brings artistry and wonder to our trees, year after year. With a reversible plaid and tan cloak, a fruit basket and holly wreath, Father Christmas #19 is rich in detail and symbolism. The apple represents peace, the grapes symbolize prosperity, and the vines are an ode to faith. When you pick up Father Christmas #19 at Ornament Premiere in July, don’t forget to grab the limited-quantity Father Christmas’s Reindeer, too!
Father Christmas
19th in the series.
Father Christmas
19th in the series.
Father Christmas’s Reindeer
Limited Edition
Ornament Spotlight: Holiday Parade
Holiday Parade
4th in the series.
Holiday Parade #4
It’s all in the details
Tammy Haddix is introducing the fourth ornament in her Holiday Parade series. Each year, she takes inspiration from one of her fellow artists in the Keepsake Village to create the personality and details that make the ornament so special. For the 2022 edition releasing later this year, Kristina Gaughran was her muse.
Knowing how much Kristina enjoys her fairy garden at home, Tammy decided to make that the focus of this unique piece. “My Trucks always have a tree of some kind in the back,” Tammy says, “So it was fun to turn the Christmas tree into a fairy house. It’s the little touches that make these ornaments so much fun.”
When asked about the Holiday Parade ornament series, Kristina said she loves seeing what Tammy comes up with. “She’s always able to personalize each ornament to truly reflect the artists they are inspired by.”
But there was one detail that seemed like nothing more than a simple color choice but turned out to be something uniquely Kristina: The Snowman is sporting a purple scarf, and it turns out purple is Kristina’s favorite color. Tammy had no idea!
When asked about this special series, Tammy tells us that she wants “each artists to know that they are an inspiration to me in so many ways, and these ornaments are a way that I can express that.”
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As for Kris, She’s “so honored to be represented in this series. And this ornament will have a special place on my tree for sure!”
“Holiday Parade #4.” For Keeps 21 Spring 2022: 7
Ornament Spotlight: Snowtop Lodge
Constance R. Goodwyn
Snowtop Lodge
18th in the series.
Snowtop Lodge #18
Don’t worry. It’s potty-trained.
Joanne Wright’s beloved Snowtop Lodge series has been a Keepsake fan favorite since it was first introduced in 2005. And while this fun and friendly snowman always has a story behind it, the newest addition to the series is inspired by the newest addition to Joanne’s family: their dog.
“We adopted Gus in January of 2020. It was only later that we found out his breed, an English cream golden retriever, was one of the most popular breeds to be adopted that year!” she tells us. And although working from home for a year and a half was a challenge for many of us, too, Joanne tells us that Gus certainly made that easier as he’s been by her side the entire time.
“I’ve grown up with animals all my life,” Joanne continues. We had a sheep farm, back east. My brothers, sisters and I helped my dad raise everything from chickens and pigs to rabbits and sheep, as well as many cats and dogs!”
And from someone who had a life filled with animals, that should give you an idea of how highly she thinks of Gus when she told us, “He has blessed us in so many ways.”
Take a look below to see a few pictures of Gus, the ornament he inspired and some of his adoptive family.
“Snowtop Lodge #18.” For Keeps 21 Spring 2022: 6
Ornament Spotlight: Nellco
Nellco
A name you can trust
What started off as a tiny oven manufacturer has since grown into a multiornament conglomerate thanks to one Keepsake artist entrepreneurial spirit. And since that first oven was produced, Nello Williams has been creating an array of timeless Keepsake Ornaments, each of them sporting his new own Nellco brand.
“It started with a magic ornament I had an idea for,” Nello tells us. “It was an oven that lit up to reveal cookies baking inside. There was even an air freshener pod installed on the back of it to give off a fresh-baked aroma.”
Like all Keepsake artists, Nello has an eye for the unique details. “That first ornament was just calling out to have a brand on it,” he says. Unsure of what to do, he talked to a fellow sculptor to get their opinion. They suggested the name Nellco. Nello loved it and it’s been a part of his lineup ever since.
Christmas Cookies
2022 Reveal: Super Bowl LVI Champions, Los Angeles Rams
Super Bowl LVI Champions
Los Angeles Rams
Special Edition
Congratulations to the Los Angeles Rams who are Super Bowl champions once again! This commemorative Keepsake Ornament is the perfect way to celebrate the Rams epic victory and display your team pride. Don’t wait long—supplies are limited.
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Available at participating Hallmark Gold Crown Stores and on Hallmark.com
2022 Sneak Peek: Young Santa
Young Santa – Here is a first look at the Young Santa Special Edition Ornament by Sheyda Abvabi Best! This limited quantity ornament coordinates with the new Young Santa series that will tell the childhood story of our favorite toymaker in the North Pole. Be sure to pick this up at Ornament Debut in October!
Young Santa
Special Edition
Young Santa
1st in the series.
2022 Sneak Peek Video: Snow Buddies
Now introducing… Snow Buddies, 25th in the series! Releasing at Ornament Premiere in July.
Snow Buddies
25th in the series.
2022 Sneak Peek: Dog Photo Holder
To[p Dog
Photo holder
Here is a sneak peek of the 2022 Top Dog photo holder ornament by Allie Jachimowicz, featuring Ted and Anne Sierak’s dog Dublin, the winner of last year’s fan photo facepaper contest! Releasing at Ornament Premiere in July!
Artist Insights: The Beauty of Birds
Hallmark sat down with Emma to discuss her Tufted Titmouse ornament releasing in March this year. Enjoy!
The inspiration for the 18th in series ornament was a collaboration between Emma and retired Keepsake Artist Edythe Kegrize. Emma said, “the Tufted Titmouse was a sketched design that Edythe had already finished before retiring. From there, it was my responsibility to make sure I kept with Edythe’s vision while sculpting. In that way, it was kind of like an extra step of practice before taking over the series completely.” We can’t wait to see where Emma’s takes this series in the future! Do you agree?
When Emma mentioned she brought Edythe’s vision to life while sculpting, we had more questions and Emma answered! Of her process, she mentioned, “it was sculpted entirely digitally! Which is always a bit tricky when starting from a 3D sketch, but not really anything new for Keepsake artists.”
2022 Sneak Peek: LEGO®
Yeti
LEGO® minifigure
Happy National LEGO Day! Here’s a sneak peek of this year’s LEGO® Yeti Minifigure Keepsake Ornament by Jake Angell. Releasing at Ornament Premiere in July!