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2021 Reveal: PAW PATROL

Chase Is On the Case!
PAW Patrol: The Movie™

Hallmark has revealed the Chase Is On the Case!, Paw Patrol Keepsake Ornament not pictured in the 2021 Dream Book.

The ornament features Chase in his police pup parachute, dropping in to save the day.

August 4th, 2021|0 Comments

2021 Reveal: Holiday Barbie® Ornaments

The wait is over. Here she is! Inspired by the 2021 Holiday Barbie™ Doll, this Keepsake Ornament is the perfect way to carry on the Barbie™ tradition of fabulous holiday fashions.

Barbie shines in a gorgeous gown with off-the-shoulder ruched sleeves and a metallic bodice that shines with sculpted “gemstones.” Her full skirt glistens with silver shimmer, complemented by a voluminous tulle peplum. Silvery “pearl” earrings complete her glamorous look.

Holiday Barbie™ Ornament
7th in the series.
Inspired by the 2021 Holiday Barbie™ Doll

August 4th, 2021|0 Comments

Artist Insights: Holiday Lighthouse

Aloha! Hallmark sat down with Tracy to discuss his tropical Holiday Lighthouse, 10th in series. Enjoy!

Tracy has some hands-on inspiration for the 10th in series this year! Tracy explained, “my son, Trent, is a Physical Therapist with the U.S. Army and his first assignment was 3.5 years in Hawaii! Of course, we had to visit him and his wife while they were stationed there. Whenever I’m at a location that has lighthouses, I always make it a point to visit them for inspiration for the series, if possible.”

Tracy went on to describe their adventures. “We first took a beautiful hike up to Makapu’u Lighthouse that has a great view of island (see photo!). The lighthouse is situated on the side of the mountain, so it had a nice tower, but there was no house with it. Later on, we hiked up to the top of Diamond Head and I spotted another lighthouse below us while we hiked (see photo of my wife Tammy, son Trent and daughter Sophie with Diamond Head Lighthouse in the background). I made sure we drove to it after our hike. Though we couldn’t enter the grounds, I took several pictures of Diamond Head Lighthouse through the leaf covered fence and thought that someday it might just inspire an ornament. It happened to inspire the 10th in the series! It was also fun to see the surfers just down from the lighthouse – they provided the inspiration for the bear and Santa (see photo of surfers with boards).”

Tracy: “I sculpted the ornament on the 3D sculpting program Freeform (see photo along with original concept drawing).”

Tracy described (with a big smile!), “the lighthouse series is always one of my favorites to work on every year. I really enjoy researching different lighthouses from around the country, from the Pacific to the Atlantic Coast and from the Gulf Coast to the Great Lakes (and of course, the occasional island!). I would love to do them all! It’s always fun to determine what Santa and his polar bear pal will be doing for their interaction. It’s just a fun series to work on.”

Tracy: “For a sneak peak, next year’s holiday lighthouse is based on a lighthouse nicknamed “Big Red”! It’s one I’ve wanted to do for years.”

Tracy also mentioned of his 10th in series design, “look for the “E Komo Mai” sign over the door. It means “Welcome.” Also, don’t miss the holly design on Santa’s board and Santa giving the ‘shaka’ sign to his polar bear friend.”

Holiday Lighthouse
10th in the series.

Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments. “Behind the scenes with Tracy Larsen’s Holiday Lighthouse #10!” Keepsake Ornament Club Facebook Page, July 28, 2021. https://www.facebook.com/groups/KOCMembers/posts/2929967007243304

July 28th, 2021|0 Comments

Lamar Jackson Ornament Canceled (UPDATED)

Lamar Jackson
Baltimore Raven

During production, an error was made to the Lamar Jackson Baltimore Ravens Keepsake Ornament; the face mask on the helmet was produced upside down.

UPDATE (08.10.21) – At the request of Hallmark’s licensing partners, the Keepsake Ornament will no longer be sold in 2021. If you purchased this ornament and wish to return it, please call 1-800-HALLMARK.

July 23rd, 2021|0 Comments
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