2020 Video: Artist Insights (Holiday Parade)
Keepsake Artist Tammy Haddix’s Holiday Parade rolls on this year with a little inspiration from a fellow Keepsake Artist.
Inspired by the donut Christmas tree in this 2nd in series ornament, Tammy was asked to share with us her favorite donut! She said, “How does anyone pick one favorite donut?! I have several and will rank them! First is a glazed chocolate cake donut—chocolate is always my first go-to over anything else. Second is a classic apple fritter—apple and cinnamon is a favorite flavor combination. Third would be a raspberry filled glazed donut—it is messy and fruity!”
2020 National Superhero Day
So Grateful
Gone are the days where being a superhero meant wearing a cape or having a superpower.
Today real-life superheroes are doctors, nurses, hospital staff, first responders, truck drivers, grocery store clerks, and ordinary people who give of themselves, perform acts of kindness, or just rise to the occasion to help others.
On this National Superheroes Day, we would like to thank all those who have transformed into everyday superheroes by being on the front lines, working long hours and fearlessly, and selflessly putting themselves at risk for the rest of us during these challenging times.
Doctor Snoopy
Spotlight on Snoopy
23rd in the series.
1996 Ford F-800 Fire Engine
Fire Brigade
18th in the series.
2019 Dodge Charger Police Pursuit
A Caring Heart
2020 Collection: Super Heroes
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 2020 Keepsake Ornament line.
Super Heroes: MARVEL
Slinging in the Season
Spider-Man
Captain America
Avengers
O Christmas Groot
Guardians of the Galaxy
Iron Man
Avengers: Endgame
Captain America
Avengers: Endgame
Black Widow
Black Widow
Deadpool
Deadpool
Super Heroes: DC
Hall of Justice
Super Friends™
Wonder Woman™ Rocks!
Wonder Woman™
Princess Diana™ Returns
Wonder Woman 1984™
Lynda Carter as Wonder Woman™
Wonder Woman™
Aquaman™ and Storm
Aquaman™
Batmobile™
BATMAN™
The Penguin
BATMAN™
Limited Edition
Superman™
LEGO® DC Super Heroes™
Harley Quinn™
Birds of Prey™
The Legend Lives On™
BATMAN: The Animated Series™
Miniature Ornaments and Accesories
Ant-Man
Marvel Avengers
2020 Video: Artist Insights (Petite Penguins)
Keepsake Artist Kris Gaughran relied on one of her favorite holiday traditions when crafting A Christmas Cookie Miniature Ornament.
Kris had lots of sweets to help inspire this adorable miniature ornament! Kris said, “When you have two little ones in the house, you are never short on treats. We still have some Christmas stocking chocolates hidden away, but the boys have moved on to the Easter candy, so score for Mommy and Daddy on the Christmas goodies! During the holidays, I’m always up for a yummy decorated sugar cookie! It’s one of my favorite things to make and have my boys help decorate.”
2020 Video: Artist Insights (Nostalgic Santa)
Keepsake Artists Robert Chad and Joanne (Eschrich) Wright team up to create the charming, vintage style Nostalgic Santa Porcelain Ornament.
This ornament is bringing lots of smiles to Joanne and Chad right now. Chad said, “This ornament has SHINE! There’s a glaze that covers this ceramic Santa and a shiny gold on the shoes, basket and buttons. Plus, the glass-like orbs on the tree. All that shine brings a 1950s nostalgic vibe.”
2020 Video: Artist Insights (Rockin’ Little Record Player)
Keepsake Artist Nello Williams put just the right spin on this year’s “Nellco” Rockin’ Little Record Player.
Nello has always been a sucker for a classic Christmas tune. He said, “One of my favorite Christmas songs is ‘It Came Upon a Midnight Clear.’ It’s the first Christmas song that I actually remember. We had a 45rpm record of it and I remember playing it a lot while imagining the angels bending near the earth to touch their harps of gold, (which I remember mishearing as hearts of gold).”
2020 Video: Artist Insights (Jolly Glass Snowman)
Find out how Keepsake Artist Joanne (Eschrich) Wright is making this season extra jolly with her charming Jolly Glass Snowman Blown Glass Ornament.
Joanne is enjoying the jolly reminder this ornament brings right now! She said, “This happy blown glass Snowman reflects that happier times are ahead! The gifts of the season and snowy days ahead will bring families together again to enjoy warm days inside and crisp snowman-making days outside!”
2020 Collection: NFL Players
The 2020 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.
Patrick Mahomes II
Kansas City Chiefs
Patrick Mahomes II – The Kansas City Chiefs selected Mahomes in the first round (10th overall) in the 2017 NFL Draft.
Sony Michel
New England Patriots
Sony Michel – Michel was selected by the New England Patriots in the first round ( 31st overall) of the 2018 NFL Draft.
Michael Thomas – The New Orleans Saints drafted Thomas in the second round (47th overall) of the 2016 NFL Draft.
Michael Thomas
New Orleans Saints
James Conner – Conner was drafted by the Steelers in the third round (105th overall) of the 2017 NFL Draft.
James Conner
Pittsburgh Steelers
2020 Video: Artist Insights (Pint-Sized Percolator)
Keepsake Artist Matt Johnson packs in the cuteness with his Pint-Sized Percolator Keepsake Ornament.
Matt drew inspiration from his love of coffee when crafting this miniature ornament. He said, “Coffee is a necessity! I find that when I am caffeinated, I can be more focused on my Keepsake work. Every morning I grind up coffee beans to make a fresh brew. Caffeine can also be found in hot chocolate and chocolate candy so when in a pinch, I reach for the Easter candy or fire up the kettle to make cocoa.”
2020 Collection: Childhood Books
In celebration of World Book Day*, here are the childhood books that will be on the shelf in 2020.
Pete the Cat
Go, Dog. Go!
by P.D. Eastman
Crumbs Much Too Small
Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas!™
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™
*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.