2022 Double Take: Making Memories
What’s warm, cuddly, and snow very sweet? Storytime Snuggles, 15th in the Making Memories series by Tammy Haddix! The beautiful details and charming characters in this series, make it a favorite year after year. Releasing at Ornament Premiere in July
Storytime Snuggles
15th in the series.
Artist Insights: Fairy Messengers
Hallmark sat down with Kris to discuss her Iris Fairy ornament releasing in March 2022. Enjoy!
When asked what inspired her Iris Fairy, Kris’s response might not surprise you if you’re familiar with her favorite color
Kris said, “purple is my favorite color and I felt it was time again to look at a purple flower for the series.” When asked WHY purple is her favorite color, Kris mentioned, “no reason, it’s just been my favorite since I was a little girl.” How special to be able to bring that lifetime love of color into one of the most beloved series!
Kris went on to say, “the Iris flower has such a unique shape, and the meaning of the iris is faith, hope, courage, wisdom and admiration, so her pose helps to reflect that.”
She is certainly a beautiful reminder of all things Kris mentioned above. And so darn pretty too! Don’t miss the touch of glitter on her skirt and wings!
Kris continued, “I think her skin tone goes beautifully with her flower color. She has such a sweet expression. I think she turned out so beautiful.”
We think she turned out beautiful too! What do you think? Who is already planning to add this one to their collection when she releases in March 2022?
Iris Fairy
Fairy Messengers
18th in the series.
Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments. “Behind the scenes with Kristina Gaughran’s Iris Fairy, 18th in the Fairy Messengers series!” Keepsake Ornament Club Facebook Page, December 17, 2021. https://www.facebook.com/groups/KOCMembers/posts/3032230473683623/
Trim the Tree Virtual Event: Live Auction
How to join and bid during the live auction
The live auction will take place starting at 7 p.m. Central time on Friday, Dec. 3. Bidding for all live auction items will only take place during this time. You must log into the virtual event platform and click the link to join the live auction in order to bid. The link to join will be posted here and on the Schedule page the morning of the auction. Details for how to bid will be shared here by 12 p.m. Central time on Friday, Dec. 3.
Live Auction Items
Santa’s Next Stop
Special Edition
Exclusive Ornament
KOC Exclusive Dream Box Ornaments
Hand-painted Prototypes
Santa and Bear
Polar Bear
Countdown Clock
Garland Giggles Bundle
Making Memories
Hand-painted Repaint and
Design Approved Sample Repaint
Mischievous Kittens Bundle
Hand-painted Repaint and
Event Exclusive Repaint
Mrs. Claus’s Sewing Cabinet
Signing Piece
Hand-painted Prototype
North Pole Tree Trimmers Bundle
“Blue Ribbon Elf”
Hand-painted Repaint,
Event Exclusive Repaint, and Live Session Sketch
Fairy Messengers Bundle
Hand-painted Repaint and
Event Exclusive Repaint
Angel of Winter Wonder
Hand-painted Repaint
Season’s Treatings Bundle
Hand-painted Repaint and
Event Exclusive Repaint
Puppy Love Bundle
Hand-painted Repaint and
Event Exclusive Repaint
A Pony For Christmas Bundle
“Skye Rider”
Hand-painted Repaint and
Event Exclusive Repaint
2022 Sneak Peek: Signing Piece
Mrs. Claus’s Sewing Cabinet
Special Edition
Here is a sneak peek of Mrs. Claus’s Sewing Cabinet, the 2022 Artist Signing piece. The entire Keepsake Ornament studio collaborated on this piece.
Artist Insights: Santa Claus
Hallmark sat down with Tom Best to discuss his Santa Claus ornament which coordinates with the Santa’s Next Stop Special Edition ornament designed by every artist in the Keepsake Studio.
Tom began, “well you asked for dirt dug up on this Santa fella, so here goes…” 
As with many projects in the Keepsake Studio, it takes a team of talented artists to design and develop an ornament from start to finish. Tom described, “this ornament was truly a collaboration. In the planning phase, we knew we wanted Santa to be a companion to the Santa’s Next Stop Special Edition fireplace ornament. We decided we would model our Santa off Tracy Larsen’s 2019 Keepsake Ornament Club Convention ornament, Santa and His Reindeer. We used the same long decorative coat style Tracy did.”
Tom then went on to describe, “the ornament then started life as a whimsical little sketch by Kris Gaughran. From there, it was tasked to me to use that sketch as a starting point and take it to finish.”
During this process, Tom mentioned of his artistry, “in my representation, I made Santa a bit more realistic to better match the style of the Santa’s Next Stop fireplace.” That ornament had already been completed by the time Tom was working on his Santa Claus.
2022 Sneak Peek: Miniatures
Here are two more sneak peeks from the 2022 Keepsake Ornament line featuring Bitty Blue Butterfly by Terri Steiger and Teeny Tulip Fairy by Kristina Gaughran.
Bitty Blue Butterfly
Miniature
Teeny Tulip Fairy
Fairy Messengers
Miniature
Local Club News: November 2021
Here is the latest Club communication that was received today.
Dear Local Club Presidents,
Hello from the Keepsake Village! Let us be the first to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving, a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! In this season of thanksgiving, we want to say a huge THANK YOU to you and your local clubs for your loyalty to Keepsake Ornaments. 2021 was again a year filled with many highs and lows, but our gratitude to our collectors has never wavered. YOU are the reason we do what we do every single day, and for that, we are so thankful!
While we look to the holiday season with much anticipation, there is still lots of ornament fun to be had until then! Keep reading for details on the Trim the Tree event, including our 6-day virtual event exclusive to Keepsake Ornament Club members only, information on the 2022 Keepsake Ornament Club, plans to collect 2022 Local Club Rosters, sneak peeks and more!
Please see attached for your Q4 Local Club President update. Enjoy!
Local Club News: 2022 KOC Dream Book cover – exciting opportunity!
Here is the latest Club communication that was received today.
2020 KOC Dream Book Cover
Under Wraps
Dear Local Club Presidents,
Do you or your local club members want to be featured on the COVER of the Keepsake Ornament Club exclusive Dream Book?
We have an exciting opportunity for you! You can enter for the chance to be featured on the cover (yes, the cover!) of the 2022 KOC exclusive Dream Book next year.
Here’s how to enter:
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- Select an image of you and/or fellow KOC members
- Fill out the attached consent form with signatures from the following:
- the photographer
- all persons in the photo
- parent/guardian of any children in the photo
- owner of any creative work depicted in the photo
- Email your image and the consent form with all signatures to KOCMembers@Hallmark.com
- Wait patiently to see which images were selected until next year when we reveal the design of the KOC exclusive cover 😊
Please note – if you send in multiple photos, the completed consent form will be required for all individual photos sent.
We will be accepting submissions to KOCMembers@hallmark.com until 12/10 at 11:59pm CT.
We can’t wait to see your photos start to come in! Thank you all in advance for participating.
Sincerely,
The KOC Team
Local Club News: Trim the Tree virtual experience
Here is the latest Club communication that was received today.
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Dear Local Club Presidents,
We are SO excited to announce and present… the Keepsake Ornament Club exclusive Trim the Tree virtual experience!
In addition to releasing the final Keepsake Ornaments of the year in-store and online during the Trim the Tree event, we’re hosting a 6-day virtual event from 11/30-12/5, just for our KOC members! The event will be filled with Keepsake artist interactions, videos from behind the scenes, sneak peeks, and live sessions each day with artists and other members of the Keepsake Village – PLUS, chances to win prizes at every live session!
The event is open only to 2021 or 2022 KOC members. Live sessions require sign-ups. Not a 2022 KOC member? Renew or join today at Hallmark.com/KOC!
As a part of this event, we will be hosting a live costume contest! HURRY – costume contest submissions are due by November 19! The first 50 people to enter the costume contest will receive a $15 Hallmark Gold Crown gift card.
Winners of the contest will receive a basket worth over $200 full of ornaments from the archives, including some SIGNED ornaments, a Hallmark Gold Crown gift card and more. Don’t forget to submit by November 19!
Learn more about the virtual event at: Hallmark.com/KOCEvent
Sincerely,
The KOC Team
2021 Video: Castle Grayskull
Protect the hidden power of the Universe and the secrets of Eternia with this nostalgic tribute to “He-Man and the Masters of the Universe.”
Castle Grayskull
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe