2020 Video: Artist Insights (Noble Nutcrackers)
Keepsake Artist Terri Steiger provides the sweet details involved in the creation of this year’s Noble Nutcracker Ornament.
Terri was asked about her favorite holiday sweets and she said, “The Christmas treat that I look forward to most is homemade toffee a friend of mine makes. It is melt-in-your-mouth goodness that is dipped in milk chocolate and rolled in chopped nuts. I look forward to eating that scrumptious toffee while sharing time together at Christmas!”
2020 Video: Artist Insights (Brilliant Butterflies)
Bring a little Spring to your tree this year with Keepsake Artist Edythe Kegrize’s Brilliant Butterflies Ornament.
Edythe was asked where she draws inspiration from for her beautiful designs and she said, “I look forward to the butterflies of summer! As the flowers in my garden are starting to emerge, I have been looking at plant catalogues and making plans to add more plants that attract butterflies and birds. I find working in my garden very calming and a good physical workout as well. The color combinations and forms of plants and flowers often influence my work. I am sure I will be working some of my favorite colors into my next nature inspired butterfly design.”
2020 Video: Artist Insights (Cute Lil’ Cookie Jar)
Nothing goes together with Christmas quite like cookies! Keepsake Artist Matt Johnson shares insight into the creation of his Miniature Cute Lil’ Cookie Jar Ornament.
Matt shares a little bit about what baking has meant to his family right now. He said, “What is nice right now is seeing people going out of their way to help one another and keep spirits up. We can all make a difference in caring for one another. My family recently baked treats and left them on the doorsteps for all of the children in our neighborhood.”
2020 Video: Artist Insights (Frosty Friends)
This year’s Frosty Friends Ornament showcases Frosty’s sculpting abilities. Hear from the Frosty Friends sculptor himself, Tom Best, as he shares insight into the creation of the 41st ornament in this beloved series.
Tom was asked about Frosty’s plans this holiday season and he said, “This Christmas, I think Frosty is really looking forward to a holiday hug from each of his furry friends!”
2020 Companion Ornaments: Better Together
When the Keepsake Studio brainstorms new ideas for ornaments, the same thought is always shared: “How great would it be to tell the story between two characters?” From this thinking, the studio creates limited-quantity companion ornaments.
Holiday Parade
2nd in the series.
Gingerbread Delivery
Holiday Parade
Special Edition
Gingerbread Delivery – A companion to Holiday Parade, these two cheery snowmen driving sweet themed vehicle are the next entries to make their appearance in the festive holiday parade.
Shared Celebration
Snowball and Tuxedo
2oth in the series.
Snowball and Tuxedo, 20th Anniversary – The little polar bear and penguin have spent twenty years discovering a whole series of heartwarming adventures. Celebrate this milestone with these two pieces that jointly mark the 1st shared celebration and the 20 Anniversary.
Snowball and Tuxedo
20th Anniversary
Special Edition
Father Christmas
17th in the series.
Father Christmas’s Reindeer
Special Edition
Father Christmas’s Reindeer – Father Christmas #17’s trusty companion, this reindeer was inspired by Keepsake Artist Joanne Eschrich wondering what animals would be present with someone like Father Christmas.
Black-Throated Blue Warbler
The Beauty of Birds
16th in the series.
Lady Black-Throated Blue Warbler – Keepsake Artist Edythe Kegrize always tries to keep in mind the coloring of the female bird that corresponds to the male in her Beauty of Birds series. And this year, the mate to the male Black-Throated Blue Warbler is a beautiful shade of green, blue and yellow.
Lady Black-Throated Blue Warbler
Special Edition
Something There
Disney Beauty and the Beast
Taming the Beast
Disney Beauty and the Beast
Special Edition
Taming the Beast – There’s something sweet when Belle and the Beast finally begin to acknowledge their feelings for each other. You can relive this beloved scene with these two classic characters on your tree.
A Colorful Birthday Surprise
Disney Sleeping Beauty
Maleficent – What’s a heroine without an equally evil villain? This companion was inspired by the classic Disney animated feature film “Sleeping Beauty” from 1959.
Maleficent
Disney Sleeping Beauty
Special Edition
Dumbo Takes Flight
Disney Dumbo
Timothy Q. Mouse
Disney Dumbo
Special Edition
Timothy Q. Mouse – This companion was inspired by Dumbo’s best friend and mentor.
Pokémon Pikachu
Poké Ball – A Pokemon trainer always has a Poke Ball at the ready! With this companion to Pokémon Pikachu you are ready to catch your favorite Pokemon.
Pokémon Poké Ball
Pokémon™
Special Edition
Smooth Sailing
The PEANUTS® Gang
Snoopy for President
The PEANUTS® Gang
Special Edition
Snoopy for President – Vote for Snoopy as he takes campaigning to new heights, just in time for the 2020 Presidential election.