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Happy New Year!

Tom Best

Known from an early age as “that kid who could draw,” Tom Best seemed destined to become an artist. What started as doodles and sketches for his friends and classmates eventually led to more masterful works of art, always intended to make someone smile. Now a pillar of the Hallmark Keepsake Studio, Tom has happily evolved into “that guy who makes ornaments.”

Robert Chad

A veteran sculptor in the Keepsake Studio, Robert Chad actually got his start in cartoons. As part of a three-man animation company, a typical day consisted of drawing twenty-four slightly different frames for every second of a short film. Although the venture was short-lived (thank goodness), Robert’s passion for animation in his early career eventually led him to design the three-dimensional characters you now find on your tree!

Jim Kemme

“Most ornaments are challenges, and I love a challenge,” says Keepsake Artist Jim Kemme. In his 54 years of creating at Hallmark, Jim has worked as a designer of everything from puzzles and posters to candles and ornaments. “As an artist, I’d call myself a realist. In my mind, I’m always just trying to get it right,” he says with a laugh.

Description

Special Edition

Magic Cord (light & sound)

Features Santa and Mrs. Claus ringing in the new year. As the clock strikes twelve, Santa holds up a sprig of mistletoe and dances with Mrs. Claus. Charming details like Santa's glittery gold hat, his pocket watch poised at midnight, and confetti around the base add to the New Year's Eve fun. Companion ornament to the Once Upon a Christmas series.

Connect this ornament to the Magic Cord to see the continuous light effect.

Press the button to watch it lead all of the ornaments connected to the cord in a synchronized sound and light show! Plays music from "Auld Lang Syne."

Hallmark's Magic Cord power source is Required (sold separately).

Artist: Tom Best, Robert Chad and Jim Kemme
Released: 2020 (Open House)
Retail Price: $29.99 USA/$37.99 CAN
Material(s): plastic
Dimensions: 3.54" w. x 5.17" h. x 3.54" d.
SKU: QGO1764
Produced in: Sri Lanka
Production Date(s):

Time to Rest
Santa’s long Christmas ride comes to an end with this year’s Once Upon a Christmas #10.

“Some fans have said,  ‘You can’t end it; it’s my favorite series!’ But when the story’s reached its conclusion, what else can you do?” says Keepsake Artist Tom Best.

Together with Robert Chad and Jim Kemme, now retired, this trio has been recreating Santa’s Christmas process for the past decade.  This year’s ornament features Santa sitting in his easy chair, finally able to take a break after a busy night of gift-giving.

In addition to the final ornament in the series, this year also includes a companion piece for fans.  With another successful Christmas in the books, Santa dances into the new year with Mrs. Claus, his pocket watch lighting up as midnight strikes.

Connect these ornaments to your Magic Cord, along with the other ornaments in the series, to enjoy the entire tale of Santa’s Christmas adventure displayed on your tree.

“Time to Rest.” 2020 Dream Box postcard.

NOTE: Look for past Keepsake Ornament designs that are incorporated into the design.

Related Ornaments

Each ornament in this series features part of Santa's adventure on Christmas eve night depicted in an intricately detailed scene.

Description

Special Edition

Magic Cord (light & sound)
Features Santa and Mrs. Claus ringing in the new year. As the clock strikes twelve, Santa holds up a sprig of mistletoe and dances with Mrs. Claus. Charming details like Santa's glittery gold hat, his pocket watch poised at midnight, and confetti around the base add to the New Year's Eve fun. Companion ornament to the Once Upon a Christmas series.

Connect this ornament to the Magic Cord to see the continuous light effect.

Press the button to watch it lead all of the ornaments connected to the cord in a synchronized sound and light show! Plays music from "Auld Lang Syne."

Hallmark's Magic Cord power source is Required (sold separately).

Time to Rest
Santa’s long Christmas ride comes to an end with this year’s Once Upon a Christmas #10.

“Some fans have said, ‘You can’t end it; it’s my favorite series!’ But when the story’s reached its conclusion, what else can you do?” says Keepsake Artist Tom Best.

Together with Robert Chad and Jim Kemme, now retired, this trio has been recreating Santa’s Christmas process for the past decade. This year’s ornament features Santa sitting in his easy chair, finally able to take a break after a busy night of gift-giving.

In addition to the final ornament in the series, this year also includes a companion piece for fans. With another successful Christmas in the books, Santa dances into the new year with Mrs. Claus, his pocket watch lighting up as midnight strikes.

Connect these ornaments to your Magic Cord, along with the other ornaments in the series, to enjoy the entire tale of Santa’s Christmas adventure displayed on your tree.

“Time to Rest.” 2020 Dream Box postcard.

NOTE: Look for past Keepsake Ornament designs that are incorporated into the design.

Artist: Tom Best, Robert Chad and Jim Kemme
Released: 2020 (Open House)
Retail Price: $29.99 USA/$37.99 CAN
Material(s): plastic
Dimensions: 3.54" w. x 5.17" h. x 3.54" d.
SKU: QGO1764
Produced in: Sri Lanka
Production Date(s):

Related Ornaments

Alternate Versions

Related Ornaments

Downloads

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Each ornament in this series features part of Santa's adventure on Christmas eve night depicted in an intricately detailed scene.

digital DREAMBOOK Team2020-12-22T20:27:46-06:00November 6th, 2020|

O Christmas Tree

Christmas was always a big deal for Tom Best and his family. While they were usually the last house in their Cleveland neighborhood to put up their tree, they were also the last to take it down. Tom’s love of the season is a big part of what keeps him inspired in the Keepsake Studio. “People assume because I work on Christmas product all year round that I’m sick of it by the time the holidays arrive. That couldn’t be further from the truth. Christmas is exciting each and every year!”

Description

9th in the series.

Magic cord (light & sound)

Features Santa kneeling in front of a Christmas tree. Hear Santa placing exciting gifts under the beautiful tree..

Connect this ornament to the Magic Cord to see the continuous light effect. Press the button to watch it lead all of the ornaments connected to the cord in a synchronized sound and light show! Plays audio of Santa talking while music from "O Christmas Tree" plays and lights move to the beat.

Dialogue:

Ho, ho, ho, my what a beautiful tree. I'm sure each of these ornaments holds a precious memory. Oh in the morning the children's eyes will sparkle with joy when they see these exciting gifts."

Hallmark's Magic Cord power source is Required (sold separately).

Artist: Tom Best, Robert Chad and Jim Kemme
Released: 2019 (Ornament Premiere)
Retail Price: $29.99 USA/$38.99 CAN
Material(s): plastic
Dimensions: 3.54" w. x 5.43" h. x 3.56" d.
SKU: QXR9429
Produced in: Sri Lanka
Production Date(s):

NOTE: Look for past Keepsake Ornament designs that are incorporated into the design including:

Locomotive – ’17 Teeny Train (QXM8592)

Ornaments on tree:

’81-’96 Rocking Horse

’16 A World Within, 2nd in the series. (QXM8524)

Snowflake

’14 Hummingbird, The Beauty of Birds, 10th in the series. (QX9123), ’16 Hummingbird (QXM8531)

’84 Snowy Seal (QX4501)

’16 Snow Angel Memories (QXM8551)

Featured on base (counter-clockwise):

’05 Dancing Santa (QXM8132)

’17 Christmas Stocking (QGO1802)

’17 Stunning Swallow (QK1435)

’11 Joyful Angel (QXG3509)

’11 Mom (QXG4009), ’11 Mug O’ Merry (QXC4009)

’10 Angling for Fun (QXI2273)

Related Ornaments

Each ornament in this series features part of Santa's adventure on Christmas eve night depicted in an intricately detailed scene.

Description

9th in the series.

Magic cord (light & sound)
Features Santa kneeling in front of a Christmas tree. Hear Santa placing exciting gifts under the beautiful tree..

Connect this ornament to the Magic Cord to see the continuous light effect. Press the button to watch it lead all of the ornaments connected to the cord in a synchronized sound and light show! Plays audio of Santa talking while music from "O Christmas Tree" plays and lights move to the beat.

Dialogue:

Ho, ho, ho, my what a beautiful tree. I'm sure each of these ornaments holds a precious memory. Oh in the morning the children's eyes will sparkle with joy when they see these exciting gifts."

Hallmark's Magic Cord power source is Required (sold separately).

NOTE: Look for past Keepsake Ornament designs that are incorporated into the design including:

Locomotive – ’17 Teeny Train (QXM8592)

Ornaments on tree:

’81-’96 Rocking Horse
’16 A World Within, 2nd in the series. (QXM8524)
Snowflake
’14 Hummingbird, The Beauty of Birds, 10th in the series. (QX9123), ’16 Hummingbird (QXM8531)
’84 Snowy Seal (QX4501)
’16 Snow Angel Memories (QXM8551)

Featured on base (counter-clockwise):

’05 Dancing Santa (QXM8132)
’17 Christmas Stocking (QGO1802)
’17 Stunning Swallow (QK1435)
’11 Joyful Angel (QXG3509)
’11 Mom (QXG4009), ’11 Mug O’ Merry (QXC4009)
’10 Angling for Fun (QXI2273)

Artist: Tom Best, Robert Chad and Jim Kemme
Released: 2019 (Ornament Premiere)
Retail Price: $29.99 USA/$38.99 CAN
Material(s): plastic
Dimensions: 3.54" w. x 5.43" h. x 3.56" d.
SKU: QXR9429
Produced in: Sri Lanka
Production Date(s):

Related Ornaments

Alternate Versions

Related Ornaments

Downloads

Related Ornaments

Each ornament in this series features part of Santa's adventure on Christmas eve night depicted in an intricately detailed scene.

digital DREAMBOOK Team2020-04-19T20:37:02-06:00July 13th, 2019|

A Job Well Done

Tom Best

Known from an early age as “that kid who could draw,” Tom Best seemed destined to become an artist. What started as doodles and sketches for his friends and classmates eventually led to more masterful works of art, always intended to make someone smile. Now a pillar of the Hallmark Keepsake Studio, Tom has happily evolved into “that guy who makes ornaments.”

Robert Chad

A veteran sculptor in the Keepsake Studio, Robert Chad actually got his start in cartoons. As part of a three-man animation company, a typical day consisted of drawing twenty-four slightly different frames for every second of a short film. Although the venture was short-lived (thank goodness), Robert’s passion for animation in his early career eventually led him to design the three-dimensional characters you now find on your tree!

Jim Kemme

“Most ornaments are challenges, and I love a challenge,” says Keepsake Artist Jim Kemme. In his 54 years of creating at Hallmark, Jim has worked as a designer of everything from puzzles and posters to candles and ornaments. “As an artist, I’d call myself a realist. In my mind, I’m always just trying to get it right,” he says with a laugh.

Description

10th and Final in the series.

Magic Cord (light & sound)

It's "mission accomplished!" for Santa. Rounding out the Once Upon a Christmas series.

Features the jolly old elf relaxing after a very busy Christmas Eve. With his boots and hat nearby, Santa gets comfy with a mug of cheer in one hand and a snow globe in the other, while a puppy at his feet begs for attention.

Connect this ornament to the Magic Cord to see the continuous light effect.

Press the button to watch it lead all of the ornaments connected to the cord in a synchronized sound and light show!

Plays audio of Santa talking while music from "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" plays.

Dialogue:

Oh, There's nothing quite like kicking back to relax after a job well done. Ho, ho, ho.
[WHISTLES]
Here, boy.
[DOG BARKS]
Ho, ho, ho. When I think about the happy faces of children all over the world, ho, ho, it makes me chuckle with delight. Ho, ho, ho. Merry Christmas, little buddy.
[DOG BARKS]

Requires Hallmark's Magic Cord power source (not included).

Artist: Tom Best, Robert Chad and Jim Kemme
Released: 2020 (Ornament Premiere)
Retail Price: $29.99 USA/$37.99 CAN
Material(s): plastic
Dimensions: 3.58" w. x 4.22" h. x 3.52" d.
SKU: QXR9174
Produced in: Sri Lanka
Production Date(s):

Time to Rest
Santa’s long Christmas ride comes to an end with this year’s Once Upon a Christmas #10.

“Some fans have said,  ‘You can’t end it; it’s my favorite series!’ But when the story’s reached its conclusion, what else can you do?” says Keepsake Artist Tom Best.

Together with Robert Chad and Jim Kemme, now retired, this trio has been recreating Santa’s Christmas process for the past decade.  This year’s ornament features Santa sitting in his easy chair, finally able to take a break after a busy night of gift-giving.

In addition to the final ornament in the series, this year also includes a companion piece for fans.  With another successful Christmas in the books, Santa dances into the new year with Mrs. Claus, his pocket watch lighting up as midnight strikes.

Connect these ornaments to your Magic Cord, along with the other ornaments in the series, to enjoy the entire tale of Santa’s Christmas adventure displayed on your tree.

“Time to Rest.” 2020 Dream Box postcard.

NOTE: Look for past Keepsake Ornament designs that are incorporated into the design.

Related Ornaments

Each ornament in this series features part of Santa's adventure on Christmas eve night depicted in an intricately detailed scene.

Description

10th and Final in the series.

Magic Cord (light & sound)
It's "mission accomplished!" for Santa. Rounding out the Once Upon a Christmas series.

Features the jolly old elf relaxing after a very busy Christmas Eve. With his boots and hat nearby, Santa gets comfy with a mug of cheer in one hand and a snow globe in the other, while a puppy at his feet begs for attention.

Connect this ornament to the Magic Cord to see the continuous light effect.

Press the button to watch it lead all of the ornaments connected to the cord in a synchronized sound and light show!

Plays audio of Santa talking while music from "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" plays.

Dialogue:

Oh, There's nothing quite like kicking back to relax after a job well done. Ho, ho, ho.
[WHISTLES]
Here, boy.
[DOG BARKS]
Ho, ho, ho. When I think about the happy faces of children all over the world, ho, ho, it makes me chuckle with delight. Ho, ho, ho. Merry Christmas, little buddy.
[DOG BARKS]

Requires Hallmark's Magic Cord power source (not included).

Artist: Tom Best, Robert Chad and Jim Kemme
Released: 2020 (Ornament Premiere)
Retail Price: $29.99 USA/$37.99 CAN
Material(s): plastic
Dimensions: 3.58" w. x 4.22" h. x 3.52" d.
SKU: QXR9174
Produced in: Sri Lanka
Production Date(s):

Time to Rest
Santa’s long Christmas ride comes to an end with this year’s Once Upon a Christmas #10.

“Some fans have said, ‘You can’t end it; it’s my favorite series!’ But when the story’s reached its conclusion, what else can you do?” says Keepsake Artist Tom Best.

Together with Robert Chad and Jim Kemme, now retired, this trio has been recreating Santa’s Christmas process for the past decade. This year’s ornament features Santa sitting in his easy chair, finally able to take a break after a busy night of gift-giving.

In addition to the final ornament in the series, this year also includes a companion piece for fans. With another successful Christmas in the books, Santa dances into the new year with Mrs. Claus, his pocket watch lighting up as midnight strikes.

Connect these ornaments to your Magic Cord, along with the other ornaments in the series, to enjoy the entire tale of Santa’s Christmas adventure displayed on your tree.

“Time to Rest.” 2020 Dream Box postcard.

NOTE: Look for past Keepsake Ornament designs that are incorporated into the design.

Alternate Versions

Downloads

Related Ornaments

Each ornament in this series features part of Santa's adventure on Christmas eve night depicted in an intricately detailed scene.

digital DREAMBOOK Team2020-12-23T11:06:45-06:00July 11th, 2019|

Stockings Hung With Care

Christmas was always a big deal for Tom Best and his family. While they were usually the last house in their Cleveland neighborhood to put up their tree, they were also the last to take it down. Tom’s love of the season is a big part of what keeps him inspired in the Keepsake Studio. “People assume because I work on Christmas product all year round that I’m sick of it by the time the holidays arrive. That couldn’t be further from the truth. Christmas is exciting each and every year!”

Description

8th in the series.

Magic cord (light & sound)

Features Santa standing in front of a fireplace while a curious cat watches. Hear Santa filling all the stockings.

Connect this ornament to the Magic Cord to see the warm, constant light effect. Press the button to watch it lead all of the ornaments connected to the cord in a synchronized sound and light show! Plays audio of Santa talking while music from "There's No Place Like Home for the Holidays" plays and lights move to the beat.

Dialogue:

Ho, ho, ho, these little ones have been so good this year. Little Gabin gets a toy soldier.
[WINDING]
And here's a baby doll for Rosie.
[LAUGHTER]
Ho, ho, ho, they will be so surprised Christmas morning.
[CAT MEOWS].

Hallmark's Magic Cord power source is Required (sold separately).

Artist: Tom Best, Robert Chad and Jim Kemme
Released: 2018 (Ornament Premiere)
Retail Price: $29.99 USA/$38.99 CAN
Material(s): plastic
Dimensions: 3.6" w. x 4.92" h. x 3.55" d.
SKU: QX9466
Produced in: Sri Lanka
Production Date(s):

NOTE: Look for past Keepsake Ornament designs that are incorporated into the design including:

Featured on base (counter-clockwise):

’15 Ring in the Season, 1st in the series. (QX9269)

’15 La Flor de la Nochebuena, The Flower of the Holy Night (QSM7777)

Cross

Bird house – from ’03 Birdhouse Row, Tweedle Dee Tweet Collection (QEO8529)

’13 Like Mom, Like Daughter (QXG1952)

Related Ornaments

Each ornament in this series features part of Santa's adventure on Christmas eve night depicted in an intricately detailed scene.

Description

8th in the series.

Magic cord (light & sound)
Features Santa standing in front of a fireplace while a curious cat watches. Hear Santa filling all the stockings.

Connect this ornament to the Magic Cord to see the warm, constant light effect. Press the button to watch it lead all of the ornaments connected to the cord in a synchronized sound and light show! Plays audio of Santa talking while music from "There's No Place Like Home for the Holidays" plays and lights move to the beat.

Dialogue:

Ho, ho, ho, these little ones have been so good this year. Little Gabin gets a toy soldier.
[WINDING]
And here's a baby doll for Rosie.
[LAUGHTER]
Ho, ho, ho, they will be so surprised Christmas morning.
[CAT MEOWS].

Hallmark's Magic Cord power source is Required (sold separately).

NOTE: Look for past Keepsake Ornament designs that are incorporated into the design including:

Featured on base (counter-clockwise):

’15 Ring in the Season, 1st in the series. (QX9269)
’15 La Flor de la Nochebuena, The Flower of the Holy Night (QSM7777)
Cross
Bird house – from ’03 Birdhouse Row, Tweedle Dee Tweet Collection (QEO8529)
’13 Like Mom, Like Daughter (QXG1952)

Artist: Tom Best, Robert Chad and Jim Kemme
Released: 2018 (Ornament Premiere)
Retail Price: $29.99 USA/$38.99 CAN
Material(s): plastic
Dimensions: 3.6" w. x 4.92" h. x 3.55" d.
SKU: QX9466
Produced in: Sri Lanka
Production Date(s):

Related Ornaments

Alternate Versions

Related Ornaments

Downloads

Related Ornaments

Each ornament in this series features part of Santa's adventure on Christmas eve night depicted in an intricately detailed scene.

digital DREAMBOOK Team2020-04-19T20:28:14-06:00July 14th, 2018|

Up on the Housetop

A Keepsake is much more than an ornament. It’s a little work of art, created by a real person with a real passion to tell a big story. From the people and things you love, to memories of the past, to the anticipation of something new. Your Keepsake honors and celebrates everything that makes the holidays special–joy, togetherness, family, and friends.

When you hang a Keepsake, you’re hanging the story of you. Happy hanging!

Description

7th in the series.

Magic (light & sound)

Features Santa, with his bag stuffed full of goodies, on a snow-covered roof. Hear Santa just before he goes down the chimney as music from "Up on the Housetop" plays and lights move to the beat.

Dialogue: "Ho, Ho, my, this bag is stuffed full of goodies for the boys and girls in this house. They've really been good this year. I sure hope they're nestled all in their beds (giggling)."

Connect this ornament to the Magic Cord to see the continuous light effect. Press the button to watch it lead all of the ornaments connected to the cord in a synchronized sound and light show!

Hallmark's Magic Cord power source is Required (sold separately).

Artist: Tom Best, Robert Chad, and Jim Kemme
Released: 2017 (Ornament Premiere)
Retail Price: $29.95 USA/$38.99 CAN
Material(s): plastic
Dimensions: 3.7" w. x 5.5" h. x 3.5" d.
SKU: QX9372
Produced in: Sri Lanka
Production Date(s):

NOTE: Look for past Keepsake Ornament designs that are incorporated into the design including:

Featured on base (counter-clockwise):

’15 My Angel (QGO1209)

Christmas tree

’14 Great Grandson (QGO1503)?

’12 Granddaughter (QXG4684), ’14 One Fun Niece (QGO1386)

’15 I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas (QGO1037)

’15 Reindeer Rock (QGO1439)

’13 Santa’s Hotline (QXG1502)

’15 Deck the Hogs (QGO1637)

Related Ornaments

Each ornament in this series features part of Santa's adventure on Christmas eve night depicted in an intricately detailed scene.

Description

7th in the series.

Magic (light & sound)
Features Santa, with his bag stuffed full of goodies, on a snow-covered roof. Hear Santa just before he goes down the chimney as music from "Up on the Housetop" plays and lights move to the beat.

Dialogue: "Ho, Ho, my, this bag is stuffed full of goodies for the boys and girls in this house. They've really been good this year. I sure hope they're nestled all in their beds (giggling)."

Connect this ornament to the Magic Cord to see the continuous light effect. Press the button to watch it lead all of the ornaments connected to the cord in a synchronized sound and light show!

Hallmark's Magic Cord power source is Required (sold separately).

Artist: Tom Best, Robert Chad, and Jim Kemme
Released: 2017 (Ornament Premiere)
Retail Price: $29.95 USA/$38.99 CAN
Material(s): plastic
Dimensions: 3.7" w. x 5.5" h. x 3.5" d.
SKU: QX9372
Produced in: Sri Lanka
Production Date(s):

NOTE: Look for past Keepsake Ornament designs that are incorporated into the design including:

Featured on base (counter-clockwise):

’15 My Angel (QGO1209)
Christmas tree
’14 Great Grandson (QGO1503)?
’12 Granddaughter (QXG4684), ’14 One Fun Niece (QGO1386)
’15 I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas (QGO1037)
’15 Reindeer Rock (QGO1439)
’13 Santa’s Hotline (QXG1502)
’15 Deck the Hogs (QGO1637)

Alternate Versions

Downloads

Related Ornaments

Each ornament in this series features part of Santa's adventure on Christmas eve night depicted in an intricately detailed scene.

digital DREAMBOOK Team2020-02-23T18:04:45-06:00July 15th, 2017|

Santa Takes Flight

A Keepsake is much more than an ornament. It’s a little work of art, created by a real person with a real passion to tell a big story. From the people and things you love, to memories of the past, to the anticipation of something new. Your Keepsake honors and celebrates everything that makes the holidays special–joy, togetherness, family, and friends.

When you hang a Keepsake, you’re hanging the story of you. Happy hanging!

Description

6th in the series.

Magic Cord (light & sound)

Features Santa in his sleigh full of toys, ready to take flight. Hear Santa starting his Christmas Eve journey as music from “White Christmas” plays and lights move to the beat.

Dialogue: "Ho, Ho, Ho, look at all that snow. Oh I just love a white Christmas. Come on team let's get these presents delivered to all the good little boys and girls below."

Connect this ornament to the Magic Cord to see the continuous light effect. Press the button to watch it lead all of the ornaments connected to the cord in a synchronized sound and light show!

Hallmark's Magic Cord power source is Required (sold separately).

Artist: Tom Best, Robert Chad, and Jim Kemme
Released: 2016 (Ornament Premiere)
Retail Price: $29.95 USA/$38.99 CAN
Material(s): plastic
Dimensions: 5.0" w. x 3.55" h. x 3.0" d.
SKU: QX9084
Produced in: China
Production Date(s):

NOTE: Look for past Keepsake Ornament designs that are incorporated into the design including:

Santa in sleigh – ’05 Dash Away All, Santa’s Midnight Ride (QP1762)

Featured on base (counter-clockwise):

’12 Loudmouth Bass (QXG4541)

’12 Our Christmas Together (QXG4544)

’12 Football Star, Personalized (QXG4474)

’08 Mischievous Kittens, 10th in the series. (QX6861)

’12 Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree (QXG3211)

’05 For You, Teacher! (QXG4315)

Related Ornaments

Each ornament in this series features part of Santa's adventure on Christmas eve night depicted in an intricately detailed scene.

Description

6th in the series.

Magic Cord (light & sound)
Features Santa in his sleigh full of toys, ready to take flight. Hear Santa starting his Christmas Eve journey as music from “White Christmas” plays and lights move to the beat.

Dialogue: "Ho, Ho, Ho, look at all that snow. Oh I just love a white Christmas. Come on team let's get these presents delivered to all the good little boys and girls below."

Connect this ornament to the Magic Cord to see the continuous light effect. Press the button to watch it lead all of the ornaments connected to the cord in a synchronized sound and light show!

Hallmark's Magic Cord power source is Required (sold separately).

Artist: Tom Best, Robert Chad, and Jim Kemme
Released: 2016 (Ornament Premiere)
Retail Price: $29.95 USA/$38.99 CAN
Material(s): plastic
Dimensions: 5.0" w. x 3.55" h. x 3.0" d.
SKU: QX9084
Produced in: China
Production Date(s):

NOTE: Look for past Keepsake Ornament designs that are incorporated into the design including:

Santa in sleigh – ’05 Dash Away All, Santa’s Midnight Ride (QP1762)

Featured on base (counter-clockwise):

’12 Loudmouth Bass (QXG4541)
’12 Our Christmas Together (QXG4544)
’12 Football Star, Personalized (QXG4474)
’08 Mischievous Kittens, 10th in the series. (QX6861)
’12 Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree (QXG3211)
’05 For You, Teacher! (QXG4315)

Alternate Versions

Downloads

Related Ornaments

Each ornament in this series features part of Santa's adventure on Christmas eve night depicted in an intricately detailed scene.

digital DREAMBOOK Team2020-02-23T18:04:37-06:00July 9th, 2016|

Packing Up the Toys

Santa packs his special bag
of toys on Christmas Eve.
Magically, it fits each treat
and toy that he will leave!
It’s never full–there’s always room
for every dreamed-of thing
that boys and girls around the world
have asked for him to bring!

Description

5th in the series.

Magic Cord (light & sound)

Features Santa packing his special bag of toys. Hear Santa packing his bag with toys on Christmas Eve as music from "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas" plays and lights move to the beat.

Dialogue: "Ho, Ho, Ho, just a few more presents to pack-up and i'll be on my way. Oh goodness this bag is extra heavy this year. Well that can only mean one thing, more boys and girls on the nice list."

Connect this ornament to the Magic Cord to see the continuous light effect. Press the button to watch it lead all of the ornaments connected to the cord in a synchronized sound and light show!

Hallmark's Magic Cord power source is Required (sold separately).

Artist: Tom Best, Robert Chad, and Jim Kemme
Released: 2015 (Ornament Premiere)
Retail Price: $29.95 USA/$38.99 CAN
Material(s): plastic
Dimensions: 3¾” w. x 5½” h. x 3¾” d.
SKU: QX9089
Produced in: China
Production Date(s):

NOTE: Look for past Keepsake Ornament designs that are incorporated into the design including:

’01 A Pony for Christmas, repaint of 4th in the series. (QXC6995)

Train -Tracy Larsen

Featured on base (counter-clockwise):

’14 Secret Santa (QGO1426)

Penguin on sled – from ’05 Penguin Races (QXM8155)

‘04 -1935 Timmy Racer, 11th in the Kiddie Car Classics series. (QX8444), ‘05 – 1935 Timmy Racer, 11th in the Miniature Kiddie Car Classics series. (QXM8985)

Snowman – from ’02 Snow Belles (QX8446)

’11 Lady Oriole, The Beauty of Birds, Special Edition (QXE3107)

’10 Happy Campers (QXG7423), ’12 Happy Campers (QXG4324)

Related Ornaments

Each ornament in this series features part of Santa's adventure on Christmas eve night depicted in an intricately detailed scene.

Description

5th in the series.

Magic Cord (light & sound)
Features Santa packing his special bag of toys. Hear Santa packing his bag with toys on Christmas Eve as music from "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas" plays and lights move to the beat.

Dialogue: "Ho, Ho, Ho, just a few more presents to pack-up and i'll be on my way. Oh goodness this bag is extra heavy this year. Well that can only mean one thing, more boys and girls on the nice list."

Connect this ornament to the Magic Cord to see the continuous light effect. Press the button to watch it lead all of the ornaments connected to the cord in a synchronized sound and light show!

Hallmark's Magic Cord power source is Required (sold separately).

NOTE: Look for past Keepsake Ornament designs that are incorporated into the design including:

’01 A Pony for Christmas, repaint of 4th in the series. (QXC6995)
Train -Tracy Larsen

Featured on base (counter-clockwise):

’14 Secret Santa (QGO1426)
Penguin on sled – from ’05 Penguin Races (QXM8155)
‘04 -1935 Timmy Racer, 11th in the Kiddie Car Classics series. (QX8444), ‘05 – 1935 Timmy Racer, 11th in the Miniature Kiddie Car Classics series. (QXM8985)
Snowman – from ’02 Snow Belles (QX8446)
’11 Lady Oriole, The Beauty of Birds, Special Edition (QXE3107)
’10 Happy Campers (QXG7423), ’12 Happy Campers (QXG4324)

Artist: Tom Best, Robert Chad, and Jim Kemme
Released: 2015 (Ornament Premiere)
Retail Price: $29.95 USA/$38.99 CAN
Material(s): plastic
Dimensions: 3¾” w. x 5½” h. x 3¾” d.
SKU: QX9089
Produced in: China
Production Date(s):

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digital DREAMBOOK Team2020-02-23T19:30:02-06:00July 11th, 2015|

A Pre-Flight Snack

Santa’s flight plan’s all mapped out–
but first, a little bite!
The reindeer will need all their strength
to pull the sleigh tonight!
“It’s Christmas Eve, and soon we’ll leave,”
says Santa with a wink
“That calls for extra rations–
you deserve it, don’t you think?”

Description

4th in the series.

Magic Cord (light & sound)

Features Santa giving Dasher a little bite. Hear Santa preparing Dasher for the Christmas Eve journey as music from "Jingle Bells" plays and lights move to the beat.

Dialogue: "Ho, Ho, Ho, eat up now Dasher. We got an awful lot of toys to deliver tonight and I need you in tip-top form for take off. Ho, Ho, Ho."

Connect this ornament to the Magic Cord to see the continuous light effect. Press the button to watch it lead all of the ornaments connected to the cord in a synchronized sound and light show!

Hallmark's Magic Cord power source is Required (sold separately).

Artist: Tom Best, Robert Chad, Joanne Eschrich, and Jim Kemme
Released: 2014 (Ornament Premiere)
Retail Price: $29.95 USA/$38.99 CAN
Material(s): plastic
Dimensions: 3.68" w. x 5.62" h. x 3.12" d.
SKU: QX9023
Produced in: China
Production Date(s):

NOTE: Look for past Keepsake Ornament designs that are incorporated into the design including:

Dasher – ’13 Father Christmas Reindeer, Limited Edition (QXE3762)

Featured on base (counter-clockwise):

’12 Life’s a Hoot with Sisters (QXG4734), ’13 Whoo-Hooo for Charter Members (QXC4734)

’10 Puppy Love, 20th in the series. (QX8126)

’10 Sweet Treat Elf (QXM9073)

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Description

4th in the series.

Magic Cord (light & sound)
Features Santa giving Dasher a little bite. Hear Santa preparing Dasher for the Christmas Eve journey as music from "Jingle Bells" plays and lights move to the beat.

Dialogue: "Ho, Ho, Ho, eat up now Dasher. We got an awful lot of toys to deliver tonight and I need you in tip-top form for take off. Ho, Ho, Ho."

Connect this ornament to the Magic Cord to see the continuous light effect. Press the button to watch it lead all of the ornaments connected to the cord in a synchronized sound and light show!

Hallmark's Magic Cord power source is Required (sold separately).

Artist: Tom Best, Robert Chad, Joanne Eschrich, and Jim Kemme
Released: 2014 (Ornament Premiere)
Retail Price: $29.95 USA/$38.99 CAN
Material(s): plastic
Dimensions: 3.68" w. x 5.62" h. x 3.12" d.
SKU: QX9023
Produced in: China
Production Date(s):

NOTE: Look for past Keepsake Ornament designs that are incorporated into the design including:

Dasher – ’13 Father Christmas Reindeer, Limited Edition (QXE3762)

Featured on base (counter-clockwise):

’12 Life’s a Hoot with Sisters (QXG4734), ’13 Whoo-Hooo for Charter Members (QXC4734)
’10 Puppy Love, 20th in the series. (QX8126)
’10 Sweet Treat Elf (QXM9073)

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digital DREAMBOOK Team2021-08-22T18:32:28-06:00July 12th, 2014|

Snug Fit for Santa

Santa thinks his outfit feels
a little snug tonight,
so he may find some chimneys
are a little extra tight.
But nothing’s gonna stop him
from delivering his toys…
and sampling all the treats
left by excited girls and boys!

Description

3rd in the series.

Magic Cord (light & sound)

Features Santa putting on his suit. Hear Santa prepare for his Christmas Eve journey as music from "Here Comes Santa Claus" plays and lights move to the beat.

Dialogue: "Ho, Ho, Ho, Ho, my suit seems a little tighter this year. Maybe I'd better go easy on the cookies tonight... or, or maybe not."

Connect this ornament to the Magic Cord to see the continuous light effect. Press the button to watch it lead all of the ornaments connected to the cord in a synchronized sound and light show!

Hallmark's Magic Cord power source is Required (sold separately).

Artist: Robert Chad, Tom Best, Julie Forsyth, and Jim Kemme
Released: 2013 (Ornament Premiere)
Retail Price: $29.95 USA/$38.99 CAN
Material(s): plastic
Dimensions: 3½” w. x 5½” h. x 2⅞” d.
SKU: QX9045
Produced in: China
Production Date(s):

NOTE: Look for past Keepsake Ornament designs that are incorporated into the design including:

Kitten – ’07 Mischievous Kittens, 9th in the series. (QX6089)

Relief on back of mirror – ’03 Santa’s on His Way (QXG8809)

Featured on base (counter-clockwise):

’10 Santa’s Sweet Ride, 4th in the series. (QX8403)
’11 Baby’s First Christmas (QXG4279)

’11 Letters to Santa (QXG4739)

Church

’11 Peace Wish (QXG3559)

’09 Jingle Bell Rock (QSR4575), ’10 Run, Rudolph Run (QXG3703)

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Description

3rd in the series.

Magic Cord (light & sound)
Features Santa putting on his suit. Hear Santa prepare for his Christmas Eve journey as music from "Here Comes Santa Claus" plays and lights move to the beat.

Dialogue: "Ho, Ho, Ho, Ho, my suit seems a little tighter this year. Maybe I'd better go easy on the cookies tonight... or, or maybe not."

Connect this ornament to the Magic Cord to see the continuous light effect. Press the button to watch it lead all of the ornaments connected to the cord in a synchronized sound and light show!

Hallmark's Magic Cord power source is Required (sold separately).

NOTE: Look for past Keepsake Ornament designs that are incorporated into the design including:

Kitten – ’07 Mischievous Kittens, 9th in the series. (QX6089)
Relief on back of mirror – ’03 Santa’s on His Way (QXG8809)

Featured on base (counter-clockwise):

’10 Santa’s Sweet Ride, 4th in the series. (QX8403)
’11 Baby’s First Christmas (QXG4279)
’11 Letters to Santa (QXG4739)
Church
’11 Peace Wish (QXG3559)
’09 Jingle Bell Rock (QSR4575), ’10 Run, Rudolph Run (QXG3703)

Artist: Robert Chad, Tom Best, Julie Forsyth, and Jim Kemme
Released: 2013 (Ornament Premiere)
Retail Price: $29.95 USA/$38.99 CAN
Material(s): plastic
Dimensions: 3½” w. x 5½” h. x 2⅞” d.
SKU: QX9045
Produced in: China
Production Date(s):

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digital DREAMBOOK Team2020-02-23T16:11:57-06:00July 13th, 2013|

Time for Toys

Ol’ Santa’s excited
that Christmas is coming!
His plans are on schedule.
His workshop is humming!
He’s filling the wish lists
of good girls and boys,
and he’s jolly because
he just loves making toys!

Keepsake Artist contributions:

Santa & ornament base – Robert Chad

Work Bench – Orville Wilson

Robot – Nello Williams

Pipe in Gift Box – Joanne Eschrich

Description

2nd in the series.

Magic Cord (light & sound)

Features Santa painting a pull-string duck. Listen to Santa's stories about toys around his workshop as music from "Jolly Old Saint Nicholas" plays and light shines within each toy.

Dialogue: "Ho, Ho, Ho, I'm always jolly when i'm making toys for good little girls and boys. A robot for Robbie. A horsey for Sue. And this one is special, it might be for you."

Connect this ornament to the Magic Cord to see the continuous light effect. Press the button to watch it lead all of the ornaments connected to the cord in a synchronized sound and light show!

Hallmark's Magic Cord power source is Required (sold separately).

Artist: Robert Chad, Nello Williams, and Orville Wilson
Released: 2012 (Ornament Premiere)
Retail Price: $29.95 USA/$38.99 CAN
Material(s): plastic
Dimensions: 3⅝” w. x 4⅝” h. x 3½” d.
SKU: QX8174
Produced in: China
Production Date(s):

NOTE: Look for past Keepsake Ornament designs that are incorporated into the design including:

Duck pull-toy – ’01 Waddles (QX8952)

Robot – ’01 Robot Parade, 1st in the series. (QX6771)

Pony – ’98 A Pony for Christmas, 1st in the series. (QX6316)

Pipe in Gift Box, Joanne Eschrich’s contribution to ’11 Mrs. Claus’s Cupboard, Keepsake Studio collaborative piece (QXC5033)

Train – Tracy Larsen

Featured on base (counter-clockwise):

’99 Snowy Surprise, miniature membership ornament (QXC4529)

’05 Love to Shop!, 2nd and Final in the Forever Friends series. (QXM8935)

’91 Cuddly Lamb (QX5199)

Penguin on sleigh – from ’05 Penguin Races (QXM8155)

’99 – 1968 Murray® Jolly Roger Flagship, Kiddie Car Classics, 6th in the series. (QX6279), ’00 – 1968 Murray® Jolly Roger Flagship, Miniature Kiddie Car Classics, 6th in the series. (QXM5944)

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Each ornament in this series features part of Santa's adventure on Christmas eve night depicted in an intricately detailed scene.

Description

2nd in the series.

Magic Cord (light & sound)
Features Santa painting a pull-string duck. Listen to Santa's stories about toys around his workshop as music from "Jolly Old Saint Nicholas" plays and light shines within each toy.

Dialogue: "Ho, Ho, Ho, I'm always jolly when i'm making toys for good little girls and boys. A robot for Robbie. A horsey for Sue. And this one is special, it might be for you."

Connect this ornament to the Magic Cord to see the continuous light effect. Press the button to watch it lead all of the ornaments connected to the cord in a synchronized sound and light show!

Hallmark's Magic Cord power source is Required (sold separately).

NOTE: Look for past Keepsake Ornament designs that are incorporated into the design including:

Duck pull-toy – ’01 Waddles (QX8952)
Robot – ’01 Robot Parade, 1st in the series. (QX6771)
Pony – ’98 A Pony for Christmas, 1st in the series. (QX6316)
Pipe in Gift Box, Joanne Eschrich’s contribution to ’11 Mrs. Claus’s Cupboard, Keepsake Studio collaborative piece (QXC5033)
Train – Tracy Larsen

Featured on base (counter-clockwise):

’99 Snowy Surprise, miniature membership ornament (QXC4529)
’05 Love to Shop!, 2nd and Final in the Forever Friends series. (QXM8935)
’91 Cuddly Lamb (QX5199)
Penguin on sleigh – from ’05 Penguin Races (QXM8155)
’99 – 1968 Murray® Jolly Roger Flagship, Kiddie Car Classics, 6th in the series. (QX6279), ’00 – 1968 Murray® Jolly Roger Flagship, Miniature Kiddie Car Classics, 6th in the series. (QXM5944)

Artist: Robert Chad, Nello Williams, and Orville Wilson
Released: 2012 (Ornament Premiere)
Retail Price: $29.95 USA/$38.99 CAN
Material(s): plastic
Dimensions: 3⅝” w. x 4⅝” h. x 3½” d.
SKU: QX8174
Produced in: China
Production Date(s):

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Each ornament in this series features part of Santa's adventure on Christmas eve night depicted in an intricately detailed scene.

digital DREAMBOOK Team2020-02-23T18:32:36-06:00July 14th, 2012|