Pieces of Happy

HALLMARK KEEPSAKE ARTIST

A third-generation Hallmark Artist, Sheyda Ababi Best inherited her creative spirit from her mother and grandmother. They both built their careers as illustrators and finishing artists, so it was only natural that Sheyda (who was passionate about illustrating children’s books) followed in their footsteps. After becoming an expert at designing characters and crafting cuteness, Sheyda’s now lending her talents to the Keepsake Studio.

HALLMARK KEEPSAKE ARTIST

Allie Robillard’s love of drawing often got her in trouble in elementary school. “I was always doodling,” she admits. Allie hopes to inspire other young artists with her work in Keepsake Ornaments. “As I design, I think about all the kids out there doodling,” she says, “and I want to share the magic of art that I discovered as a child.“