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2020 Videos: Virtual Artist Signing Event

On Saturday Hallmark held their first ever virtual Keepsake Artist Signing event. If you couldn’t attend or want to enjoy the fun all over again, just click the images below to see each of the six secessions.
During the 2020 Virtual Signing Event, Keepsake Ornament Editor, Lindsay Evans chatted with the Artists from the Keepsake Studio about the exclusive Gingerbread Carousel ornament and posed to them some of your burning questions.
August 22nd, 2020|0 Comments

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.

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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.

August 15th, 2020|0 Comments

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.

August 13th, 2020|0 Comments

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
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