2021 National Superhero Day
Today we honor and celebrate all heroes, whether they are real or fictional. Heroes are people we look up to, who inspire us and keep us safe. They are doctors, nurses, police officers, firemen, volunteers, teachers, and sometimes seemingly ordinary people who rise to the occasion. They are role models who teach us values and kindness. They are those who go above and beyond to do good for others or make our world a better place. For all that they are, we offer our gratitude to let them know that what they do matters.
Caring at Heart
1966 Ford Fire Engine
Fire Brigade
19th in the series.
Thank You, Teacher
2021 Collection: Heroes and Villains
In celebration of National Superhero Day –a day to honor superheroes, both real and fictional– here is a review of the Super Hero ornaments included in the 2021 Keepsake Ornament line.
DC
The World’s Greatest Detective
BATMAN™
To the Batcave!
BATMAN™ The Classic TV Series
Peacemaker™
The Suicide Squad™
Wonder Woman™ LEGO®
DC Super Heroes™ Minifigure
Wonder Woman™
80th Anniversary
Superman™
Zack Snyder’s Justice League™
Catwoman™
BATMAN™ The Classic TV Series
Special Edition
MARVEL
In the Holiday Swing
Spider-Man
Guardians of the Galaxy Peek Buster
Captain America (Sam Wilson)
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier
Star-Lord
Guardians of the Galaxy
Spider-Man
Captain America
Avengers: Endgame
Loki
Deadpool
Meet the Hallmark Keepsake Artists: Allie Jachimowicz
2021 Collection: NFL Players
The 2021 NFL Draft starts today. Although it may be a few years before any of tonights picks become memorialized as a Keepsake Ornament, here are past draft picks that are part of the this years line-up.
Ezekiel Elliott
Dallas Cowboys
Ezekiel Elliott – The Dallas Cowboys selected Elliott in the first round (4th overall) in the 2016 NFL Draft.
Lamar Jackson
Baltimore Ravens
Lamar Jackson – Lamar was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the first round (32nd overall) of the 2018 NFL Draft.
Travis Kelce – The Kansas City Chiefs drafted Kelce in the third round (63rd overall) of the 2013 NFL Draft.
Travis Kelce
Kansas City Chiefs
Tyler Lockett – Lockett was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the third round (69th overall) of the 2015 NFL Draft.
Tyler Lockett
Seattle Seahawks
Artist Journal: Debra Nielsen (Tabletop Horse)
This entry is about a project Deb is working on outside of her Keepsake-related work projects. Hint: It’s beautiful! And large scale! And an animal (who can guess which one?)!
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Deb: “[Keepsake Artist] Kristina Gaughran and I were admiring some photos of larger scale sculptures and expressed an interest in giving it a try. Fortunately, Hallmarkers are given 5 days each year to pursue something that inspires them and their work.” This program is often referred to as #my5days and offers 5 workdays per year for creative employees to renew, explore, learn, and think differently about the world and work around them.”
Deb: “Kris, Matt Kesler [a fellow artist and workshop consultant] and I decided to take 3 days and gathered some larger scale tools and soft clay to sculpt with. [if you haven’t guessed by now, Deb has designed and is working on a stunning large-scale tabletop horse.] I wanted to focus on a dramatic pose for the horse I am sculpting. I still have a lot of detail work to accomplish, but making a familiar subject at a new scale, with different tools and materials has been very enjoyable.”
#My5Days – A program Hallmark began in 2016 that gives creative employees five work days per year to explore any creative project that inspires them.
Artist Insights: 2021 Puppy Love
Hallmark sat down (virtually!) with Anita to discuss her adorable Boston Terrier, the 31st ornament in her Puppy Love series. Enjoy!
Anita also added, “some Boston Terriers have a dot in the middle of the white blaze on their foreheads called a Haggerty spot, although some people call it an Angel Kiss, so I gave this pup the angel kiss for good measure. ” How cute!
We can’t wait for you to see Anita’s adorable Boston Terrier ornament when it releases at Ornament Premiere in July!
Boston Terrier
Puppy Love
31st in the series.
Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments. “Behind the scenes with Anita Marra Rogers’ Boston Terrier, 31st in the Puppy Love series!” Keepsake Ornament Club Facebook Page, April 27, 2021. https://www.facebook.com/groups/KOCMembers/permalink/2736156716624335/
2021 Video: Ornament Insights (Season’s Treatings)
Season’s Treatings #13 is here and it’s as cute as ever! Keepsake artist Sharon Visker pulled inspiration from previous ornaments in this series to bring the yummy cloche to life for you this year. Play video to see which treat she’d like to take a bite out of!
Meet the Hallmark Keepsake Artists: Terri Steiger
2021 Collection: Childhood Books
In celebration of World Book Day*, here are the childhood books that will be on the shelf in 2021.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Oh the Places You’ll Go!
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire™
*NOTE: World Book Day, also known as World Book and Copyright Day, or International Day of the Book, is an annual event organized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to promote reading, publishing, and copyright. The first World Book Day was celebrated on 23 April in 1995, and continues to be recognized on that day.
2021 Collection: Birds and Nature
In celebration of the 51th anniversary of Earth Day, here is a review of the Birds and Nature ornaments included in the 2021 Keepsake Ornament line.
Decorative Cardinal Light String
Evening Grosbeak
The Beauty of Birds
17th in the series.
Lady Evening Grosbeak
The Beauty of Birds
Special Edition
Christmas Cardinals
Marjolein’s Garden
8th in the series.
Cozy Critters
5th in the series.
Freesia Fairy
Fairy Messengers
17th in the series.
Fancy Flamingo
Brilliant Butterflies
5th in the series.
Captivating Cockatoo
Premium
Cordial Cardinal
Fanciful Fairy
Peace Dove
Beautiful Bird
Miniatures
Spring Robin
The Miniature Beauty of Birds
13 in the unofficial series.
Bitty Butterfly
Dainty Daffodil Fairy
Cozy Lil’ Critters
3rd in the series.