Rustic Santas
(L-R) by Tracy Larsen, Anita Marra Rogers, and Robert Hurlburt

This set of three, Santa Keepsake Ornaments, got their beginnings as full size wood carvings following a 2013 workshop attended by Tracy Larsen, Anita Marra Rogers, Robert Hurlburt and other Keepsake Ornament artists. The artists are constantly developing and refining their craftsmanship skills and attended the workshop to do just that. At the time, they had no idea these pieces would make some collectors very happy and raise over $11,000 for a very good cause.

You see, the Keepsake Ornament team was in the midst of planning for the 2013 KOC Event and preparing items for the charity auction, benefiting CureSearch for Children’s Cancer. Once the team saw the amazing Santas that Tracy, Anita and Robert created, they just had to ask if the artists would be willing to part with them in support of the cause. Without hesitation all three artists agreed and, as mentioned, these life-size carvings (approximately 4-5 feet tall) went to new homes and helped a good cause.

Due to the popularity of the designs, the three carvings have been reworked by their artists into ornament size and will be available at the 2015 KOC Event in Kansas City. The artists preserved the original designs, but the lighter color palette is new for the ornament design. We were so happy these artists original sculpts brought so much joy and know the ornament versions will do the same.