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Ring in the Season

The very best.

Every year Santa crafts a new bell for his sleigh. Each one is a work of art, with details and designs that are merry and bright.

This special series, based on Santa’s designs, features a different sleigh bell every season.

Jingle the bell to hear it ring!

Description

5th in the series.

Premium Collection

Features a shimmering metal jingle bell with a charming Christmas train embossed design. Year dated 2019.

Artist: Ken Crow
Released: 2019 (Ornament Premiere)
Retail Price: $24.99 USA/$29.99 CAN
Material(s): metal
Dimensions: 2.7" w. x 3.5" h. x 2.7" d.
SKU: QK1227
Produced in: China
Production Date(s):

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Description

5th in the series.

Premium Collection
Features a shimmering metal jingle bell with a charming Christmas train embossed design. Year dated 2019.

Artist: Ken Crow
Released: 2019 (Ornament Premiere)
Retail Price: $24.99 USA/$29.99 CAN
Material(s): metal
Dimensions: 2.7" w. x 3.5" h. x 2.7" d.
SKU: QK1227
Produced in: China
Production Date(s):

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digital DREAMBOOK Team2019-07-24T22:44:22-06:00July 13th, 2019|

Keepsake Artist Series: Ken Crow

Keepsake Artist Series
Ken Crow

Ken Crow, a toymaker at heart, is always looking for new ways to surprise and delight his fans. “I like to learn what has been done before and then put my own twist on it,” he says. When Ken works on a Keepsake, he always approaches it with a “brand-new” mindset so people will experience the ornament in the most magical way possible.

Description

1000 interlocking pieces.

Features a behind-the-scenes photograph of some of Ken's magical creations.

Artist: Ken Crow
Released: 2019 (Ornament Premiere)
Retail Price: $19.99 USA
Material(s): paper & chipboard
Dimensions: 30" w. x 24" h.
SKU: PUZ1905
Produced in: USA
Production Date(s):

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Description

1000 interlocking pieces.
Features a behind-the-scenes photograph of some of Ken's magical creations.

Artist: Ken Crow
Released: 2019 (Ornament Premiere)
Retail Price: $19.99 USA
Material(s): paper & chipboard
Dimensions: 30" w. x 24" h.
SKU: PUZ1905
Produced in: USA
Production Date(s):

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digital DREAMBOOK Team2020-08-05T17:52:06-06:00July 13th, 2019|

Kringle’s Toy Shop

Ken Crow, a toymaker at heart, is always looking for new ways to surprise and delight his fans. “I like to learn what has been done before and then put my own twist on it,” he says. When Ken works on a Keepsake, he always approaches it with a “brand-new” mindset so people will experience the ornament in the most magical way possible.

Description

Magic (light, sound & motion)

Features the jolly old elf giving a tour through his toy shop!

Press the button on the ornament to see it illuminate and hear Santa give a tour through the toy shop while his toys come to life! Battery Operated. Batteries (three AAA) not included.

Artist: Ken Crow
Released: 2019 (Ornament Premiere)
Retail Price: $59.99 USA/$79.99 CAN
Material(s): plastic
Dimensions: 4.57" w. x 5.66" h. x 3.28" d.
SKU: QGO2187
Produced in: China
Production Date(s):

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Description

Magic (light, sound & motion)
Features the jolly old elf giving a tour through his toy shop!

Press the button on the ornament to see it illuminate and hear Santa give a tour through the toy shop while his toys come to life! Battery Operated. Batteries (three AAA) not included.

Artist: Ken Crow
Released: 2019 (Ornament Premiere)
Retail Price: $59.99 USA/$79.99 CAN
Material(s): plastic
Dimensions: 4.57" w. x 5.66" h. x 3.28" d.
SKU: QGO2187
Produced in: China
Production Date(s):

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digital DREAMBOOK Team2020-06-05T13:38:07-06:00July 13th, 2019|

Disney Fantasia

Ken Crow’s first memory as an artist is drawing at the kitchen table of his grandparents’ farmhouse. Today, with every ornament he designs, Ken strives to create smiles like the one on his grandmother’s face when she asked, “Kenny, did you draw that out of your own mind?” While his family no longer owns the farmhouse with the cows out in the field, Ken still likes to visit occasionally to find inspiration for his Keepsake creations.

Description

Magic (light, sound & motion)

Features Sorcerer Mickey conjuring up a lively scene of enchanted brooms.

Press the button on the ornament to see the scene illuminate, watch the magical brooms circle, and hear music from "The Sorcerer's Apprentice"!

BATTERY OPERATED. Batteries (three AAA) not included.

Artist: Ken Crow
Released: 2020 (Ornament Premiere)
Retail Price: $59.99 USA/$79.99 CAN
Material(s): plastic
Dimensions: 3.62" w. x 5.62" h. x 3.66" d.
SKU: QXD6611
Produced in: China
Production Date(s):

Still Magical After 80 Years
Lifelong Disney fan and Keepsake Artist Ken Crow adds magic of his own to a Mickey classic.

Combining his love for Disney with the timeless wonder of “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice,” Ken set out to make an ornament as magical as the classic Fantasia vignette from 1940, creating a living scene from the movie that has just as much personality as the animated characters in it.

“If an ornament looks predictable and acts like a machine, then that’s what people will think it is. And that’s not all that magical,” he explains. “But the ornament’s brooms all have this jiggle that makes them look like they’re lifting the buckets as they hop up the stairs. And Mickey really does look like he’ reaching to direct everything. I’m really, really happy with how everything turned out.”

With a press of a button, watch the enchanted brooms go about their work, carrying buckets of water up the steps to music from the animated short, while a coordinated light show immerses you in the ornament’s fantastical scene.

“Still Magical After 80 Years.” 2020 Dream Box postcard.

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Description

Magic (light, sound & motion)
Features Sorcerer Mickey conjuring up a lively scene of enchanted brooms.

Press the button on the ornament to see the scene illuminate, watch the magical brooms circle, and hear music from "The Sorcerer's Apprentice"!

BATTERY OPERATED. Batteries (three AAA) not included.

Artist: Ken Crow
Released: 2020 (Ornament Premiere)
Retail Price: $59.99 USA/$79.99 CAN
Material(s): plastic
Dimensions: 3.62" w. x 5.62" h. x 3.66" d.
SKU: QXD6611
Produced in: China
Production Date(s):

Still Magical After 80 Years
Lifelong Disney fan and Keepsake Artist Ken Crow adds magic of his own to a Mickey classic.

Combining his love for Disney with the timeless wonder of “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice,” Ken set out to make an ornament as magical as the classic Fantasia vignette from 1940, creating a living scene from the movie that has just as much personality as the animated characters in it.

“If an ornament looks predictable and acts like a machine, then that’s what people will think it is. And that’s not all that magical,” he explains. “But the ornament’s brooms all have this jiggle that makes them look like they’re lifting the buckets as they hop up the stairs. And Mickey really does look like he’ reaching to direct everything. I’m really, really happy with how everything turned out.”

With a press of a button, watch the enchanted brooms go about their work, carrying buckets of water up the steps to music from the animated short, while a coordinated light show immerses you in the ornament’s fantastical scene.

“Still Magical After 80 Years.” 2020 Dream Box postcard.

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digital DREAMBOOK Team2020-07-19T09:40:18-06:00July 11th, 2019|

Ask the Artist!

A few Keepsake Artists were asked: What ornament are you most excited about for 2019 and why?

Cuteness Beyond Measure

Nina Aubé: My #1 fav for 2019 is the measuring spoon Snowman, “Cuteness Beyond Measure”. My inspiration was my grandma’s old aluminum measuring spoons. She passed them on to my mom, so I grew up using them. My mom then gave to me when left for college. I’m still using them! And they still bring back fond memories of baking together with my family.

Runner up fav: My new series, Mini cozy critter. 2 reasons: I’m a huge bird lover; I’ve loved teeny tiny things since I was a kid. (I collect miniatures as a hobby, i.e. “Little Kiddle” dolls).

North Pole Public Radio

Tracy Larsen: For the ornaments I created, I’m most excited for the North Pole Public Radio. One of my favorite ornaments from the past is a cathedral style radio from 2006, created by Nello Williams and some terrific writers, that you can tune in to different stations and hear music and humorous ads. It also comes with that old radio static in between stations as you turn the tuning knob.

The ads are so well done that they still make me smile every time I hear them. I was fortunate to be able to create my own version, fashioned after some of the old bakelite radios from the 40’s and 50’s, using Santa’s belly, with belt and buckle, as a design motif. Our editors and sound people have again done a wonderful job of putting together music with funny ads that I trust will put a smile on the faces of those that “tune in”.

Prince of the Forest
1st in the Noble Nutcracker series.

Sharon Visker: Mine or someone elses? Here’s both: Terri Steiger’s new nutcracker series— Prince of the Forest- I love the old world style combined with the decorative fine details that Terri designed.

Mine – Tiki Tidings- Fun, festive tiki makes me just want to go vacationing somewhere warm and tropical!

Hyacinth
32nd in the Mary’s Angels series.

Robert Chad: Mary’s Angel #32 “Hyacinth” I made it especially for the collectors. Blonde hair, pink dress with butterflies. As feminine (girly) as I could.

Baby Girl’s First Christmas

Debra Nielsen: I have a twofer. The Baby (Boy’s/Girl’s) First Christmas (bear booties). I am excited about the boy and girl baby bear booties because they are full of personality, and I will enjoy gifting them to some special babies in my life this year.

Hogwarts™ Castle Tree Topper
Harry Potter™ Collection

Kristina Gaughran: I’m really excited for all the Harry Potter storytellers with the tree topper!!! I LOVE how they all interact with the castle and the music and light show for Hogwarts is fantastic!!

O Tannenbaum
Club Exclusive

Anita Marra Rogers: I am most excited about the KOC Exclusive, “O Tannenbaum” because it features my little granddoggie, Oreo Scruffles. He is representing my Puppy Love series.

Kringle’s Toy Shop

Ken Crow: Kringle’s Toy Shop is the ornament that I am most excited about. I identify with Santa creating mechanical things for the purpose of making people happy.

Share what ornament(s) you are most excited about for Premiere!

digital DREAMBOOK Team2020-06-30T23:13:33-06:00June 10th, 2019|

Toymaker Santa

Keepsake Master Artist Ken Crow’s love of Christmas magic has made the holidays brighter for countless families over the years. Just as Toymaker Santa works tirelessly to create joy in everything he makes. Ken never stops trying to surprise and delight. Celebrating the 20th anniversary of his original Toymaker Santa, this magic ornament proves that cheer, wonder and the magic of Christmas are timeless.

Description

Member Exclusive

Magic (light, sound & motion)

Features Santa at his workbench working timelessly to create a Christmas pyramid.

Turn the crank to see the toys move and illuminate, and hear Santa hum along to the tune of "Jolly Old St. Nicholas."

BATTERY OPERATED. Requires three (3) LR44 batteries. Included.

Artist: Ken Crow
Released: 2019 (April 1)
Retail Price: Included in 2019 Dream Box (valued at $34.99 USA)
Material(s): plastic
Dimensions: 4.5" h.
SKU: QXC5381
Produced in: China
Production Date(s):

Comes with a warm welcome from Keepsake Artist Ken Crow.

Thank you for sharing the joy of Christmas
with me. My animated Toymaker Santa
brings the best of all my skills together in
a Keepsake magic ornament. With light,
sound and motion I made Santa and his
toys come to life.

It was so much fun to create this gift
especially for you, our Keepsake
Ornament Club family. My hope is that
you will smile every time you put this
ornament on your tree.

With magic thoughts,

Ken Crow

NOTE: Base features depictions of three beloved Keepsake Ornaments from years past. Victorian Dollhouse, 1st in the Nostalgic Houses and Shops series; Tin Locomotive, 1st in the series; and Rocking Horse.

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

Description

Member Exclusive

Magic (light, sound & motion)
Features Santa at his workbench working timelessly to create a Christmas pyramid.

Turn the crank to see the toys move and illuminate, and hear Santa hum along to the tune of "Jolly Old St. Nicholas."

BATTERY OPERATED. Requires three (3) LR44 batteries. Included.

Comes with a warm welcome from Keepsake Artist Ken Crow.

Thank you for sharing the joy of Christmas
with me. My animated Toymaker Santa
brings the best of all my skills together in
a Keepsake magic ornament. With light,
sound and motion I made Santa and his
toys come to life.

It was so much fun to create this gift
especially for you, our Keepsake
Ornament Club family. My hope is that
you will smile every time you put this
ornament on your tree.

With magic thoughts,

Ken Crow

NOTE: Base features depictions of three beloved Keepsake Ornaments from years past. Victorian Dollhouse, 1st in the Nostalgic Houses and Shops series; Tin Locomotive, 1st in the series; and Rocking Horse.

Artist: Ken Crow
Released: 2019 (April 1)
Retail Price: Included in 2019 Dream Box (valued at $34.99 USA)
Material(s): plastic
Dimensions: 4.5" h.
SKU: QXC5381
Produced in: China
Production Date(s):

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

digital DREAMBOOK Team2021-11-15T01:03:27-06:00April 1st, 2019|

2019 Double Take: Toymaker Santa

Toymaker Santa
20th in the series.

The Member exclusive Christmas Everyday 18-Month Calendar highlights both Keepsake Ornaments from years past as well as several 2019 that were previously sneak peeked including an updated image of the 20th in the Toymaker Santa series.

digital DREAMBOOK Team2019-05-23T14:26:02-06:00March 21st, 2019|

Discover the Magic: Ken’s Favorite 2019 Keepsake Ornament

Ken Crow introduces Kringle’ Toy Shop, a magical experience with light, sound and storytelling that is oh-so-Ken.

Watch Now!

Kringle’s Toy Shop combines the nostalgia of classic toys with the intricate artistry and engineering to create a work of wonder for you to show off on your tree. Using, light, sound, and motion, watch as Santa takes two children-inspired by Ken’s own children-on a tour of his store.

digital DREAMBOOK Team2019-04-29T18:53:19-06:00March 2nd, 2019|

Artist Journal: Ken Crow (2019 Sneak Peeks)

Wednesday, January 23, 2019

From the sketchbook of Keepsake Master Artist, Ken Crow.

The first sketch depicts a Christmas Toy Shop with animated magic–featuring lights, sound, and motion–bringing everything to life including toys, children and Toymaker Santa.

The second sketch sneak peeks this years Toymaker Santa. Ken said, “Thought it would be fun to add a cuckoo clock.” Wow, this will be the 20th in the Toymaker Santa series! Do you recognize the miniature cuckoo clock Santa is holding? It is the “Santa’s Tiny Timekeeper” miniature from 2016.

The third sketch shows renderings of the Christmas Carnival series. The 2nd in the series is a Toyland Carousel!

The last page shows different renderings of this years “Tick Tock Twirlers” along with a couple of past miniature ornaments including “Santa’s Tiny Timekeeper” from 2016 and “Christmas Carousel” from 2017–for size comparison.

digital DREAMBOOK Team2019-01-29T16:34:09-06:00January 23rd, 2019|

2019 Sneak Peek: Tick Tock Twirlers

Tick Tock Twirlers
Miniature

Here is a sneak peek of a 2019 miniature Keepsake Ornament by Ken Crow.

digital DREAMBOOK Team2021-07-26T18:41:09-06:00January 21st, 2019|