Ken Crow

2014 In-Store Signings – Modesto, CA

Nutty Collectors Club’s In-Store Artist Signing Event

Event Date: Saturday, August 23, 2014

Location & Contact Information:

Hallmark Creations #837
3501 McHenry Ave., Ste. D2
Modesto, CA 95350

(209) 529-5882

Attending Artists

Ken Crow

Friday Night Dinner “With the Artist”

Date:  Friday, August 22, 2014

Location: The Gonsalves Ranch

Note: This is a Nutty Collectors Club members-only event.  If room permits, dinner may be extended to other California Local Club members.

Saturday Signing

  • Artist will be available for signing  from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Event Recap

The dinner which was held in a converted barn on an almond farm was appropriately themed ‘Fall Harvest’. In keeping with the theme the tables were decorated with sunflowers. In addition to having low rise sunflower centerpieces each place setting also was finished off with a sunflower.

As part of the event Ken, his family (wife Linda and daughter Michelle) and the rest of the dinner guests were treated to an old fashioned farm ride. During the ride Ken got out of the wagon and took photos of his self and Kilroy, his crow puppet with the almond trees in the background.

Prior to speaking Ken was gifted with a red vest, with the Nutty Collector logo on it, for Kilroy and a new squirrel friend to keep Kilroy company.

Each attendee received an almond themed goodie bag and a almond covered caramel apple.

Note: This was the 1st time in 35 years that Ken’s family had accompanied him to a signing event. After the event they were heading to Yosemite.

At the Friday night dinner Ken gave a brief presentation. Although no photos were shown, he did demonstrate his upcoming ‘Here Comes Santa Claus!’ Tree Topper, talked about some of his 2014 Keepsake ornaments and provided a few insights into several of the pieces he is working on for 2015.

Ken started the program by talking about the tree topper. As he revealed it (using his daughter Michelle as a makeshift tree), he noted that he has been wanting to do this piece since 1987. Although his original idea called for Santa and the reindeer to revolve around the tree, in the final design they ended up being stationary with a remote controlled snowflake light show and musical accompaniment.

Ken then shared that he is working on the 2015 ‘Santa Certified’ series piece, this piece will feature a glider rocking horse with “the coolest thing he could think of on the horse”.  As an interesting insight he pointed out that the images included on this years ‘Santa Certified’ Jack-in the-box are reproductions of historical Hallmark greeting cards that are 100+ years old. He also noted that all the pieces in this series are signed by Santa himself.

In addition to his series pieces, Ken is also working on a Disney licensed ornament featuring a puppet.

As a final teaser, Ken gave a hint regarding his 2015 large light and motion piece.  He said: “for his next design he gets to ‘break the rules’ and create movement on all axes of motion.”

As is customary with recent signing events, members of the hosting local club were allowed to purchase their event pieces just prior to the start of the event. Shortly thereafter the general public was allowed in: to purchase their event piece and to start lining up for the early signing times.

Ken arrived in a Vintage Orange Bel Air. On his way into the store he stopped to talk to the people in line and pose for pictures with ‘Kilroy,’ his infamous crow puppet. Once in the store he immediately began signing. Although the line moved fairly well, it got a little backed up around 11:30 a.m. In an effort to keep the the line moving, Ken signed through most of his scheduled lunch hour. Having only taken a 15 minute break, he returned to cheers from the crowd.

Despite his best efforts to keep the line moving, due to the number of people wanting to chat and take a picture with him, it continued to run slow for the rest of the afternoon. In order to give everyone in attendance a chance to obtain a signature, it was decided around 2:00 p.m. to drop the number of signatures per person from 2 to 1. Even with this modification at the conclusion of the event, there were still people waiting in line to obtain a signature. Graciously Ken extended his time to make sure everyone was taken care of.

Through out the event attendees were given packets of Blue Diamond almonds to snack on and chilled bottles of water.

In addition to being gracious hosts both the store staff and the Nutty Collectors Club should be commended for putting together a well planned and very organized event.

2018-03-16T14:07:30-06:00March 1st, 2018|

2010 In-Store Signings – Clearwater, FL

Forever Friends’ In-Store Artist Signing Event

Event Date: Saturday, September 11, 2010

Location & Contact Information:

Judi’s Hallmark
Labelle Plaza Shopping Center
1559 S. Highland Ave.
Clearwater, FL 33756-2386

(727) 442-8619

Attending Artists

Sue Tague

Ruth Donikowski

Event Product

2018-03-27T17:31:27-06:00February 26th, 2018|

2016 In-Store Signings – Honolulu, HI

Event Date: Saturday, August 6, 2016

Location & Contact Information:

Amy’s Hallmark #430
Ala Moana Center
1450 Ala Moana Blvd., Ste. 3004
Honolulu, HI 96814-4631

(808) 949-2413

Attending Artist

Ken Crow

Hotel Accommodations

A limited number of rooms are available at a discounted rate ($171/night) at the Ala Moana Hotel.

Ala Moana Hotel
410 Atkinson Dr.
Honolulu, HI 96814

(808) 955-1585 or 1 (808) 955-4811
Reservations line: 1 (800) 442-7302
For online reservations: Click Here

Individuals are encouraged to reserve their room early. Use the following reference no.: GL6293 when booking your reservations to get the discounted rate.

Friday Night Dinner “With the Artist”

Local Club Only and their sponsored guests*.  Space is limited (50 attendees)

Date: Friday, August 5, 2016
Time: 5:30 p.m.

Location:

Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Hotel
Pikake Terrace (Ground floor)

Festivities Include:

  • Dinner (served buffet style):

Cold Accompaniments
– Sliced Ginger-Shoyu marinated Tofu topped with chili sauce
– Lomi Lomi Salmon with tomato, green onions, and sweet onion
– Ahi Poke with Ogo, Hawaiian salt, green onion, sweet onion, & chili
– Shelled Shrimp with Schimici rub
– Assorted Sushi Rolls served with wasabi and soy sauce
– Build Your Own Salad Bar
– Sliced Seasonal Fresh Fruit Platter

Hot Entrees
– Rosemary Salt Crusted Prime Rib with au jus, spicy mustard, & horseradish
– Steamed Crab Legs with lemon basil drawn butter & black pepper soy sauce dipping sauces
– Flame-Grilled Huli Huli Chicken Thigh with Won Bok slaw
– Kalua Pork with Grilled Maui Onion Relish
– Seared Korean Style Beef Bulgogi Kochujang Drizzle with Namul vegetables
– Grilled Mahi topped with Coconut Cilantro pesto

Hot Accompaniments
– Sautéed Long Beans, roasted garlic and tomato
– Market Vegetable Yakisoba with Won Bok, carrots, scallion, onion
– Baked Russet and Sweet Potato with Assorted Toppings Bar
– Steamed Rice with Furikake

Dessert
– Tropical Fruit Salad with Haupia
– Coconut Mousse with Macadamia Nuts
– Passion Fruit Cake
– Dobash Chocolate Pudding Cake
– Chocolate Banana Bread Pudding with Vanilla Cream
– Build your own Sundae Bar

  • Ken will give a brief presentation and be available to answer questions.
  • A spectacular Polynesian show,Te Moana Nui – Tales of the Pacific!
  • Gift bags with gifts & treats
  • Prizes

Event Fee: $84/attendee (non-refundable)

Additional Information:

  • Individuals wishing to attend the Friday night may do so by joining our local club.
  • Club members as of January 31, 2016 may sponsor one guest.

Reservations: To reserve a spot for our dinner, please email your name, contact phone number and the number of guests attending to: [email protected]. A conformation email will be sent with instructions on where payment should be sent.

Please make checks/money orders payable to: Hawaii Keepsake Collectors Club

Reservation Deadline: June 20, 2016

Saturday Signing

  • Official event welcome at 9:00 a.m. with store opening to follow at 9:30 a.m.
  • Signing time tickets (for half hour time slots) and product vouchers (which will guarantee the opportunity to purchase the event exclusive ornament) will be handed out at the door.
  • Ken will be available for signing  from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. -3:00 p.m. to sign the event piece and any ornaments (past and present) he has created.
  • Although individuals will be limited to two signatures per pass through the line, attendees are invited to go through the line as many times as time will allow.

Activities:

  • Prizes given away every half-hour during the signing. (Must be present to win.)

Resources

Event Recap

Event Product

2023-01-08T17:19:34-06:00February 18th, 2018|

Santa’s Sleigh

The very best.

Every artist in the Keepsake studio was involved in creating Santa’s Sleigh. Each one added his or her own personal creative touch!


Keepsake Artist Contributions

Design Concept and Art Direction – Edythe Kegrize

Overall Sleigh Structure – Robert Hurlburt
Sleigh Snowflake Design – Terri Steiger
Sleigh Runners – Edythe Kegrize

Sleigh Front:

Dog – Anita Marra Rogers
Teddy bear on seat – Kristina Gaughran
Santa’s gloves on seat – Rodney Gentry

Toys in Sack:

Horse on wheels – Debra Nielsen
Train – Ken Crow
Drum – Tom Best
Nutcracker – Sharon Visker
Sailboat – Tammy Haddix
Stuffed bunny – Nina Aubé
Trumpet – Nello Williams
Tree – Tracy Larsen

Ornaments on Tree:

Stars – Jake Angell
Birds – Joanne Eschrich
Snowflakes – Ruth Donikowski

Deer:

Deer – Robert Chad
Deer saddle, blanket, and bridle – Orville Wilson
Wreath around deer – Matt Johnson

Color and Technical Team: Jennifer Swanson, Susan Wieland, Lisa Vogel and Nita Obbink

Description

Event Exclusive

Features a classic depiction of Santa's sleigh piled high with gifts.

Total Production: 1,800 pieces

  • Artist: See Keepsake Artist Contributions
  • Released: 2017 (KOC Event)
  • Retail Price: $99.95 USA
  • Material(s): porcelain & metal
  • Dimensions: 5.5" w. x 5.1" h. x 3" d. (sleigh)
    4.14" w. x 4.25" h. x 1.32" d. (deer)
  • SKU: QXC1701
  • Produced in: 
  • Production Date(s): 

Coordinating Ornament

Santa Claus
Member Exclusive

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Description

Event Exclusive
Features a classic depiction of Santa's sleigh piled high with gifts.

Total Production: 1,800 pieces

  • Artist: See Keepsake Artist Contributions
  • Released: 2017 (KOC Event)
  • Retail Price: $99.95 USA
  • Material(s): porcelain & metal
  • Dimensions: 5.5" w. x 5.1" h. x 3" d. (sleigh)
    4.14" w. x 4.25" h. x 1.32" d. (deer)
  • SKU: QXC1701
  • Produced in
  • Production Date(s)

Coordinating Ornament

Santa Claus
Member Exclusive




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2022-09-25T22:04:08-06:00December 25th, 2017|

Santa’s Workbench

Keepsake Artist Contributions

Design Concept and Art Direction–Edythe Kegrize

Structure – Robert Hurlburt
Snowflake Ornamentation – Terri Steiger
Tool Illustration – Tom Best

Top Shelf:

Cat – Anita Marra Rogers
Santa Mug – Nina Aubé
Plate of Cookies – Joanne Eschrich

Work Surface:

Penguin Paint Brush Holder – Sharon Visker
paint Brush with Can of Paint – Rodney Gentry
Hammer – Robert Chad
Train – Ken Crow
Train Plans – Matt Johnson
Pipe – Tammy Haddix
Snowman Jar of Tools – Jake Angell

Bottom Shelf:

Rocking Horse – Debra Nielsen
Wood Plane – Orville Wilson
Duck Pull Toy – Kris Gaughran
Nutcrackers in Progress – Tracy Larsen
Mouse – Ruth Donikowski
Tools in Tool Box – Nello Williams

Color and Technical Team: Susan Wieland, Lisa Vogel, Nita Obbink, Jennifer Swanson

Description

Member Exclusive

Wooden toy soldiers stand ready to be painted, while a rocking horse and train engine are nearly complete. These are just a few of the many colorful details in Santa’s Workbench.

Every artist in the Keepsake studio was involved in creating Santa’s Workbench-from Santa's tools to the cocoa and cookies that keep him going–each one added his or her own personal creative touch!

Repaint of 2016 Santa's Workbench ornament. Issued in limited quantities and only available with a 2017 Keepsake Ornament Club membership renewal.

  • Artist: See Keepsake Artist Contributions
  • Released: 2017 (KOC)
  • Retail Price: $39.95 USA
  • Material(s): plastic
  • Dimensions: 4.5” w. x 4.61” h. x 2” d.
  • SKU: QXC5024
  • Produced in: Sri Lanka
  • Production Date(s): 

Alternate Versions

Santa's Workbench
Limited Edition

NOTE: One hundred will be randomly chosen to be signed by the artists…yours could be one!

Related Ornaments

Studio Edition

Description

Member Exclusive
Wooden toy soldiers stand ready to be painted, while a rocking horse and train engine are nearly complete. These are just a few of the many colorful details in Santa’s Workbench.

Every artist in the Keepsake studio was involved in creating Santa’s Workbench-from Santa's tools to the cocoa and cookies that keep him going–each one added his or her own personal creative touch!

Repaint of 2016 Santa's Workbench ornament. Issued in limited quantities and only available with a 2017 Keepsake Ornament Club membership renewal.

  • Artist: See Keepsake Artist Contributions
  • Released: 2017 (KOC)
  • Retail Price: $39.95 USA
  • Material(s): plastic
  • Dimensions: 4.5” w. x 4.61” h. x 2” d.
  • SKU: QXC5024
  • Produced in: Sri Lanka
  • Production Date(s)

NOTE: One hundred will be randomly chosen to be signed by the artists…yours could be one!

Alternate Versions

Santa's Workbench
Limited Edition




Downloads

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Studio Edition

2023-01-02T19:29:22-06:00December 25th, 2017|

Elegant Engine

The very best.

Self-proclaimed toymaker and “train-aholic” Ken Crow loves to make inanimate objects look animated. Ken applied flowing steam lines to the top and bottom of his dazzling blown-glass Elegant Engine to give it a dazzling sense of motion, and the result is a radiant “Santa Certified” creation.

Description

Premium Collection

Features a ruby red train trimmed in gold with glitter embellishments. Inspired by vintage designs.

  • Artist: Ken Crow
  • Released: 2017 (Ornament Debut)
  • Retail Price: $39.95 USA/$49.99 CAN
  • Material(s): glass
  • Dimensions: 5" w. x 4.3" h. x 2.25" d.
  • SKU: QK1515
  • Produced in: Poland
  • Production Date(s): 

Alternate Versions

Santa Certified
1st in the series.

Santa Certified
Event Exclusive Repaint



Related Ornaments

Description


Premium Collection

Features a ruby red train trimmed in gold with glitter embellishments. Inspired by vintage designs.

  • Artist: Ken Crow
  • Released: 2017 (Ornament Debut)
  • Retail Price: $39.95 USA/$49.99 CAN
  • Material(s): glass
  • Dimensions: 5" w. x 4.3" h. x 2.25" d.
  • SKU: QK1515
  • Produced in: Poland
  • Production Date(s)

Alternate Versions

Santa Certified
1st in the series.

Santa Certified
Event Exclusive Repaint



Downloads

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2020-11-03T23:53:50-06:00October 7th, 2017|

The Muppet Christmas Carol

Description

Magic

Celebrate 25 years of The Muppet Christmas Carol with this Christmas ornament that features Kermit the Frog as Bob Cratchit and his nephew Robin as Tiny Tim Cratchit. Movie collectors will cherish this Hallmark Keepsake Ornament that plays audio clips from the heartwarming holiday movie of a miser's redemption on Christmas Eve. Battery-operated sound feature includes two replaceable LR44 batteries.

  • Artist: Ken Crow
  • Released: 2017 (Ornament Premiere)
  • Retail Price: $19.95 USA
  • Material(s): Plastic
  • Dimensions: 2.95" w. x 4.6" h. x 2.2" d.
  • SKU: QXD6262
  • Produced in: 
  • Production Date(s): 

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Description

Magic
Celebrate 25 years of The Muppet Christmas Carol with this Christmas ornament that features Kermit the Frog as Bob Cratchit and his nephew Robin as Tiny Tim Cratchit. Movie collectors will cherish this Hallmark Keepsake Ornament that plays audio clips from the heartwarming holiday movie of a miser's redemption on Christmas Eve. Battery-operated sound feature includes two replaceable LR44 batteries.

  • Artist: Ken Crow
  • Released: 2017 (Ornament Premiere)
  • Retail Price: $19.95 USA
  • Material(s): Plastic
  • Dimensions: 2.95" w. x 4.6" h. x 2.2" d.
  • SKU: QXD6262
  • Produced in
  • Production Date(s)

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2018-08-08T00:01:08-06:00July 29th, 2017|

Toymaker Santa

With the spirit of a child and the heart of a toymaker, Ken Crow has a true passion for all things mechanical. Growing up in Southern California, he tore apart every toy he ever had to see how it worked. He even made other toys out of the spare parts. For Ken, Keepsake Ornaments keep him forever connected with that inquisitive child inside.

Description

18th in the series.

Features Santa testing a remote-control race car.

  • Artist: Ken Crow
  • Released: 2017 (Ornament Premiere)
  • Retail Price: $15.95 USA/$19.99 CAN
  • Material(s): plastic
  • Dimensions: 2.2" w. x 4.4" h. x 2.1" d.
  • SKU: QX9386
  • Produced in: Thailand
  • Production Date(s): 

Related Ornaments

Each ornament in this series features Santa (with a different toy) in a variety of merrymaking situations.

Description

18th in the series.
Features Santa testing a remote-control race car.

  • Artist: Ken Crow
  • Released: 2017 (Ornament Premiere)
  • Retail Price: $15.95 USA/$19.99 CAN
  • Material(s): plastic
  • Dimensions: 2.2" w. x 4.4" h. x 2.1" d.
  • SKU: QX9386
  • Produced in: Thailand
  • Production Date(s)

Alternate Versions





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Each ornament in this series features Santa (with a different toy) in a variety of merrymaking situations.

2020-06-04T17:15:01-06:00July 15th, 2017|

The Band Concert (1935)

With the spirit of a child and the heart of a toymaker, Ken Crow has a true passion for all things mechanical. Growing up in Southern California, he tore apart every toy he ever had to see how it worked. He even made other toys out of the spare parts. For Ken, Keepsake Ornaments keep him forever connected with that inquisitive child inside.

Description

6th in the series.

Features Mickey Mouse, wearing an oversized band director uniform, with conductor's baton in hand.

  • Artist: Ken Crow
  • Released: 2017 (Ornament Premiere)
  • Retail Price: $12.95 USA/$14.99 CAN
  • Material(s): plastic
  • Dimensions: 2.7" w. x 3.2" h. x 2.2" d.
  • SKU: QX9232
  • Produced in: Sri Lanka
  • Production Date(s): 

Coordinating Ornaments

The Band Concert
Mickey Mouse

The Band Concert
Mickey Mouse
Event Exclusive



Related Ornaments

Each of the ornaments in this series features Mickey Mouse in a scene from a classic animated film.

Description

6th in the series.
Features Mickey Mouse, wearing an oversized band director uniform, with conductor's baton in hand.

  • Artist: Ken Crow
  • Released: 2017 (Ornament Premiere)
  • Retail Price: $12.95 USA/$14.99 CAN
  • Material(s): plastic
  • Dimensions: 2.7" w. x 3.2" h. x 2.2" d.
  • SKU: QX9232
  • Produced in: Sri Lanka
  • Production Date(s)

Coordinating Ornaments

The Band Concert
Mickey Mouse

The Band Concert
Mickey Mouse
Event Exclusive



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Each of the ornaments in this series features Mickey Mouse in a scene from a classic animated film.

2021-02-11T16:11:51-06:00July 15th, 2017|
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