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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

August 11th, 2020|9 Comments

2020 Collection: SNOOPY

Happy Birthday to Charlie Brown’s best friend! In celebration of SNOOPY’s 47th birthday, that’s 329 in dog years, here are the 2020 Keepsake Ornaments featuring everyones favorite beagle.

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

August 10th, 2020|0 Comments

2020 Collection: Playful Penguins

Penguins at Play

Oh, how time flies when you’re having fun. Such is the case for the three playful penguins that began their adventures in 2001, all bundled up in hats and scarves, tobogganing down a snow-covered hill. Now, nineteen years later, the once airborne challenged buddies soar to new heights in their ice-sculpted plane. Who knows where they will land or what new experiences await them. But one thing, we know for sure, they will always be having fun!

Happy 19th Anniversary to one of the most beloved unofficial series of all-time!

2020 Collection

Fly the Coop
Playful Penguins

Playful Penguins Puzzle

Playful Penguins

Playful Penguins Bag

Keepsake Penguins
Holiday Cards

Playful Penguins
Face Mask

A Christmas Cookie
Miniature

Life’s Sweeter With Grandkids
Photo holder

Sledding Fun

More Flippers, More Fun
A Hallmark Keepsake Playful Penguins Story

August 9th, 2020|0 Comments

Artist Insights: Playful Penguins

Hallmark sat down with Keepsake Artist Kristina Gaughran (virtually!) to discuss the inspiration behind her 2020 Playful Penguins releasing at Ornament Debut in October.

Kristina: “This unofficial penguin series was inspired by an ornament I did in 2001 called Penguins at Play where 3 penguins were all bundled up in hats and scarves and sledding down a hill. I think a lot of times we pull from memories of our past and this one was very much a memory of growing up in southern Iowa where winters were very snowy. We didn’t have many large hills in our neighborhood, but I still remember sledding down our yard next to the drive. If we were braver, we would sled down the drive where the snow was compact and frozen, making for a more thrilling adventure.”

Kristina: “For me, what really kicks off the Christmas season is the moment we bring out the tree! No other decorating is done until the tree is set up. I wondered, ‘what kind of tree would these penguins have?’ Well, ice of course! So, here they are, getting ready to “Deck the Halls” as they dance around to the music.”

Kris added, “If you’re a fan of these little guys, be on the lookout at your local Hallmark Gold Crown store for some other exciting products coming out this year featuring these 3 little friends.”

Community Manager. “Behind the Scenes with Kris Gaughran and Playful Penguins.” Hallmark Keepsake Community, August 05, 2020. https://keepsakecommunity.hallmark.com/share/behind-the-scenes-with-kris-gaughran-and-playful-penguins.

August 5th, 2020|0 Comments

Hallmark: F.R.I.E.N.D.S.

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F.R.I.E.N.D.S.

Happy National Friendship Day! In celebration of the day, we are highlighting the upcoming “Friends” ornament. Available at Ornament Debut beginning October 3. We also take a look back at a scene from 1996 to see how Keepsakes contributed to the popular television sitcom.
 
In 1996 Hallmark sent the producers of “Friends” a selection of Keepsake Ornaments. The designs selected fit each of the personalities of the show’s main characters. Can you figure out which ornament(s) best represents each character? Post your guesses in the comment section below. Also, we will give extra credit to anyone that can identify the eighth ornament shown in the scene. Hint; it is the one in the maroon box towards the back of the greenish storage container.

Episode. “The One Where Rachel Quits” 3, no. 10, December 12, 1996.


Keepsakes Star on “Friends!”

Rumor has it that several Keepsake Ornaments may be featured on the hit television program, “Friends.” Although the air date and script is kept “top secret” by the network, the ornaments would be shown during the show’s holiday episode. Hallmark sent the producers a selection of ornaments chosen to fit the personalities of the show’s main characters. Stay tuned!

UPDATE: The “Friends” episode referred to as “The One Where Rachel Quits,” first aired December 12, 1996. It featured 8 Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments.


“Keepsakes Star on “Friends!” Local Club News December 1996: 2

August 2nd, 2020|0 Comments

Save the Date: 2020 Virtual Keepsake Artist Signing Event

Join Hallmark on Saturday, August 22, on their Keepsake Facebook page for a virtual Keepsake Artist Signing Event! It will be a day packed full of live Keepsake Artist interviews and interaction, product giveaways, ornament sneak peeks and more! See schedule below for specific artists and times on 8/22.
  • Live Keepsake Artist interviews:

    • Anita Rogers
    • Joanne (Eschrich) Wright
    • Tracy Larsen
  • Featured Clubs/Stores:

    • Memorable Keepsake Collector’s Club (MKCC)

Banner’s Hallmark
Ellicott City, MD

    • Long Island Keepsakers

The Paper Store of Farmingdale
Farmingdale, NY

    • HECK (Holiday East Collectors Klub)

Joanne’s Hallmark Shop
Pittsburgh, PA

  • Live Keepsake Artist interviews:

    • Nina Aube
    • Rodney Gentry
    • Tom Best
  • Featured Clubs/Stores:

    • Spartanburg Keepers

Amy’s Hallmark Shop
Spartanburg, SC

    • Jan’s Treasures Hallmark Collectors Club

Jan’s Hallmark Shop
Franklin, TN

  • Live Keepsake Artist interviews:

    • Gregor Benedetti
    • Kristina Gaughran
    • Robert Hurlburt
  • Featured Clubs/Stores:

    • Ornaments on Parade Society (O.O.P.S.)

Amy’s Hallmark Shop
Orlando, FL

    • Northern Kentucky Keepsake Collectors Club

Ann’s Hallmark Shop
Florence, KY

    • Renaissance Ornament Collectors Club

Amy’s Hallmark Shop
Ridgeland, MS

  • Live Keepsake Artist interviews:

    • Debra Nielsen
    • Matt Johnson
    • Sharon Visker
  • Featured Clubs/Stores:

    • Ornament Dreamers

Jan’s Hallmark Shop
Ballwin, MO

    • Magical Memories Collector’s Club

Jane’s Hallmark Shop
Niles, IL

    • Keepsake Patrollers

Little Green Apple
Roseville, MI

  • Live Keepsake Artist interviews:

    • Emma Leturgez-Smith
    • Nello Williams
    • Tammy Haddix
  • Featured Clubs/Stores:

    • Elam’s Magical Hallmark Memories Club

Elam’s Hallmark Shop
La Mesa, CA

    • Rocky Mountain Ornament Club

Amy’s Hallmark Shop
Littleton, CO

    • Hill’s Hallmark Ornament Club

Hill’s Hallmark Shop
Lacey, WA

  • Live Keepsake Artist interviews:

    • Jake Angell
    • Orville Wilson
    • Terri Steiger
  • Featured Clubs/Stores:

    • Sacramento Valley Ornament Collectors Club

Mark’s Hallmark Shop
Citrus Heights, CA

    • Fredrick’s Hollymark

Fredrick’s Hallmark Shop
Brookfield, WI

Also beginning August 22, get your hands on the event exclusive ornament, Gingerbread Carousel, at the 16 product exclusive locations! Every single ornament will be randomly signed by two Keepsake Artists. Learn more about where you can purchase this ornament at http://bit.ly/2020KeepsakeEvents or learn more about the Gingerbread Carousel ornament at: https://bit.ly/GingerbreadCarousel

Gingerbread Carousel
(front view)

Gingerbread Carousel
(back view)

August 1st, 2020|0 Comments

2021 KOC Membership Enrollment

Enrollment in the Keepsake Ornament Club (KOC) for 2020 has closed, but we can’t wait to bring you details on next year’s membership in the coming weeks–enrollment for 2021 opens on November 10, 2020!

Love Ornaments?
Join the KOC
Starting November 10


Keepsake Ornament Club (KOC) – A club–sponsored by Hallmark–for fans, collectors and Holiday enthusiasts to come together and celebrate their shared passion for Keepsake Ornaments.

August 1st, 2020|0 Comments

2020 Collection: Harry Potter™

On this day in 1980, a boy was born that would change the Wizarding World. In Celebration of his 40th Birthday here is a review of the 2020 Harry Potter™ Keepsake Ornament line.

In partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products, Hallmark has delighted fans with Harry Potter ornaments for 20 years.

Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments once again will make it possible to celebrate Christmas in the Wizarding World. This year’s offering includes two new interactive Hallmark Keepsake Storyteller Ornaments along with three re-issued Keepsake Storyteller Ornaments and coordinating Christmas Tree Topper that was released last year. Connect all six pieces to recreate an epic scene from the iconic film Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone™ using light and sound. Two more ornaments featuring the book cover from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ and one inspired by Hagrid’s Hut will also be available this year.

Watch the video

Harry Potter™ Storyteller Collection

About Wizarding World

More than two decades ago, a young Harry Potter was whisked onto Platform 9¾ at King’s Cross Station, and readers everywhere were swept along with him into a magical universe, created by J.K. Rowling.  In the years since, the seven Harry Potter bestsellers have inspired eight blockbuster movies, an award-winning stage play, and, more recently, the start of the Fantastic Beasts five-film series. People of all ages have been enthralled by these extraordinary adventures, set within an expanding universe, inspired by the vision of J.K. Rowling.

For today’s growing worldwide fan community, and for generations to come, the Wizarding World welcomes everyone to explore more of this magical universe — past, present and future. The Wizarding World also provides fans with an instant, trusted kite-mark of quality and authenticity.

July 31st, 2020|0 Comments
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