2026: Sneak Peek: Final in Series

Sandal the Sandman #5
Say hi to the final ornament in this sunny series.

Sandal the Sandman
5th and Final in the series.

From paddleboarding to decorating their palm tree, Sandal the Sandman and his trusty turtle pal have had some pretty fun adventures together the past 5 years. So, it’s only fitting that the final ornament in the series is packed with playful energy, shimmery details and the signature smiley styling of Keepsake Artist Allie Robillard.

“My creative process always starts with brainstorming. I like to sit with the characters for a bit and think through what activities they could be doing,” Allie says.

“In this ornament, the story is that Sandal and his turtle friend, Tub Tub (now you know what I’ve been calling him!), were collecting seashells, as all must do, as they walked on the beach. “They decided to stack them and make their own seashell tree with driftwood, sand dollars and a starfish tree topper.”

Allie says the biggest challenge of this ornament was color, since both sandpeople and seashells can be very beige. So, she added a layer of glittering gold, shiny silver and beautiful bronze to make the shells and driftwood pop. We can’t wait to see it shimmer under the tree lights!

“My favorite part of this series has been Sandal,” Allie says. “Whenever I catch him in passing on my tree, his expression brings a smile to my face. He’s just a goofy, sweet little sandman in my head!”