When Edythe Kegrize retired, she happily passed the torch of her Brilliant Butterflies series on to fellow artist and friend, Terri Steiger. Hallmark sat down with Terri to discuss her Brilliant Butterflies #6 ornament – available for purchase SOON! Keep checking back on Hallmark.com and in your local Hallmark Gold Crown store. Enjoy!

It all started out as a sketch by Edythe, and Terri said she simply continued with the materials that Edythe used.

Along the way, Terri paused for a few moments of self-reflection as well. She said, “it’s hard to try to follow such a talented artist like Edythe and intimidating since she has such a loyal fan base.” Terri went on to say how honored she is to pick up where Edythe left off. Specifically mentioning, “I love her use of blue and purple. She used a lot of iridescent colors and gems and each one looks like it’s in flight.”

Terri comes by her love of her new series honestly with her personal favorite in the series being the 2017 Brilliant Butterflies #1. With each new ornament, Terri is eager to see where the butterflies can go. Expect to see new colors, patterns, and design elements.

Terri said, “I hope to bring some vibrancy to future butterflies. I have been doing a lot of research of butterflies from around the world.” And we can’t WAIT to see that research come to life! She expressed, “every ornament is an opportunity to express something new.”

Brilliant Butterflies
6h in the series.

Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments. “Behind the scenes with Terri Steiger’s Brilliant Butterflies ornament, 6th in the series!” Keepsake Ornament Club Facebook Page, February 24, 2022. https://www.facebook.com/HallmarkKeepsakes/photos/g.2330268633879814/5517502984929742