New Keepsake Studio Artist: Emma Leturgez-Smith
We’re thrilled to introduce you to the newest members of the Keepsake family! Hallmark asked them to give us some background on who they are, where they are from, and what inspires them as artists.
Emma Leturgez-Smith
Emma has been contributing to Keepsakes as a freelancer since 2016. See the carousel below for a review of the ornaments she has created.
New Keepsake Studio Artist: Allie Jachimowicz
We’re thrilled to introduce you to the newest members of the Keepsake family! Hallmark asked them to give us some background on who they are, where they are from, and what inspires them as artists.
Allie Jachimowicz
Allie’s work is not entirely new to the line, in 2018 she did “I Feel Good.” She also had two ornaments in the 2019 line, “Walking on Sunshine” and “Reinbeer” which she teamed up with Tom Best to create. Allie also designed two Signature ornaments, “Flamingo” and “Dinosaur“.
Ornament Spotlight: Ornament Debut Member Exclusives
A closer look at your Ornament Debut exclusives
Keepsake Artists Tammy Haddix and Edythe Kegrize share how the traditions they grew up with inspired the ornaments they’ve created just for you.
Tutu Enchanting
Snow Queen
Nutcracker Sweet
2nd in the series.
Edythe Kegrize brings the magic of the Nutcracker Ballet to life, exclusively for you in her Nutcracker Sweet series. This year, she’s bringing you the Snow Queen herself, the second ornament in her five-year series.
Edythe’s love of the Nutcracker started early she says, “As a child, I had the pleasure of attending the ballet and thought it was all so magical. The Snow Queen with her glittery costume, the winter wonderland scenery and the beautiful music.”
“That costume from way back then, made me want to make my Snow Queen really shine. So I chose a sparkle glitter. Tulle netting for her little tutu, to catch the light as it hangs on the tree. She also has crystals on her dress and on her snowflake wand.”
Waltz of the Flowers
Nutcracker Sweet
3rd in the series.
Edythe also give us a sneak peek of next year’s creation “I love all the music from the second act of the ballet, so for next year I’m creating a Waltz of the Flowers ornament because it’s something that most people recognize when they hear it. she’ll also have glitter tulle on her tutu and crystals in her tiara and on her flower wand. And her wand will have a tiny satin bow.”
Traditions mean so much to all of us, and this ballet is a special one that Edythe loves to share “Christmas would not be complete for me without playing music from the Nutcracker Ballet while I decorate the tree. “
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A Sweet Surprise
Gingerbread Surprise
Member Exclusive
Who lives inside your gingerbread house? That’s the question asked by this member-exclusive Gingerbread Surprise ornament by Tammy Haddix. With a gumdrop roof, and windows Made of frosting, it will make you happy home for either a sugary-sweet gingerbread man or–in just 20 percent of cases–a candy-coated snowman. You’ll have to open yours up to find out which one you get.
Tammy is no stranger to making gingerbread houses, she says, “I used to make gingerbread houses with my brother, sister and mom. When I was little, and then I did the same thing with both my boys when they were little. It’s definitely a tradition, I will carry forward someday with grandkids!”
She continues, “My favorite thing about this gingerbread house is that some of the candy choices are inspired by candies we have used in our full-size houses, like the Necco Wafers roof and gumdrops on top, as well as the colored candy drops that used to come on a piece of waxed paper. They’re all candies from my childhood. I also love the ice cream cone used as a hat on the special little snowman.”
Tammy loves creating these exclusive ornaments for you. “KOC members are so very special to all of us artists in the studio. Because of them. I get to do a job I love! I know our members love creating kitchen trees with food ornaments and like me, they love anything candy!”
“A closer look at your Ornament Debut exclusives.” For Keeps 19 Fall 2020: 2-3
2021 Sneak Peek: Nutcracker Sweet
Waltz of the Flowers
Nutcracker Sweet
3rd in the series.
Here is a sneak peek of the 3rd in the Member Exclusive Nutcracker Sweet series by Keepsake Ornament Artist Edythe Kegrize.
2020 Videos: Virtual Artist Signing Event
2020 Video: Artist Insights (The Aristocats)
Keepsake Artist Kristina Gaughran lovingly describes an ornament based on Disney cats–one of her favorite things to work on–that she created for this year.
The Aristicats by Kristina Gaughran
Celebrate the golden anniversary of the beloved animated classic The Aristocats with this premium Keepsake Ornament that captures a sweet moment between mother and daughter.
Event Exclusive Shoe-sational! Barbie™ Ornament to be Available Online (UPDATED)
Shoe-sational
Barbie Ornament
Event Exclusive
In light of recent cancellations of the National Barbie Doll Collectors Convention (NBDCC) due to COVID-19, Hallmark will offer the Event Exclusive Shoe-sational! Barbie™ Ornament to attendees online. Beginning Wednesday, August 26th at 9:00 am CST, the same day the convention would have started, the ornament–limited to 1 per person per transaction on a first-come, first-served basis–will be accessible to attendees through a link. The NBDCC Team will email attendees the link before the sale. The ornament will not be searchable on Hallmark.com.
UPDATE (8.26.20 @ 9:30 AM CST) – Event Exclusive Shoe-sational! Barbie™ Ornament is OUT OF STOCK.
2020 Artist Signing
The artists had a blast getting together (from a distance!) to sign your event exclusive Gingerbread Carousel ornaments. As a reminder, these ornaments are available for purchase beginning Aug. 22 at the 16 product exclusive locations and will be randomly signed by two Keepsake Artists! Whose signatures will you get?
Can’t travel to one of the 16 locations to purchase the ornament? Give one of the stores a call to inquire about shipping options!
Don’t forget to tune in to Hallmark’s live event on Aug. 22 on the Keepsake Facebook page for artist interviews and giveaways!
Keepsake Artists signing your event exclusive Gingerbread Carousel
2020 Video: Artist Insights (A World Within)
Hear Keepsake Artist Tammy Haddix’s approach to this year’s 6th in the A World Within miniature Keepsake Ornament series.
2020 Collection: SNOOPY
Doctor Snoopy
Spotlight on Snoopy
23rd it the series.
Winter Fun With SNOOPY®
23rd in the series.
Portaging Pals
The PEANUTS® Gang
Smooth Sailing
The PEANUTS® Gang
Snoopy for President
Limited Edition
A Boy and His Dog
The PEANUTS® Gang
The Perfect Tree
The PEANUTS® Gang
You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown
The PEANUTS® Gang