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Gingerbread Carousel

Keepsake Artist Contributions

Design concept and coordination – Edythe Kegrize

Carousel structure – Robert Hurlburt
Roof snowflake icing design – Terri Steiger
Roof decorative icing panels, holly and Christmas motifs – Tom Best
Snowflake base and piped icing – Nello Williams

Center:

Center decorative panels – Matt Johnson
Nutcracker with drum – Ken Crow
Nutcracker with horn – Orville Wilson
Nutcracker with snowflake on hat – Rodney Gentry

Sleigh:

Sleigh – Gregor Benedetti
Tree in sleigh – Jake Angell
Penguin in sleigh – Kristina Gaughran
Snowy Owl in sleigh – Tammy Haddix

Animals:

Reindeer – Debra Nielsen
Moose – Robert Chad
Husky – Joanne (Eschrich) Wright
Horse – Anita Marra Rogers
Fox – Tracy Larsen
Polar Bear – Nina Aubé
Seal – Sharon Visker

Technical design – Lisa Vogel

Description

Event Exclusive

Features a gingerbread carousel constructed from holiday cookies, candies, icing-inspired details and sugary glitter accents.

Every art in the Keepsake Studio was involved in creating the Gingerbread Carousel. Each one added his or her own personal creative touch!

This ornament was issued in limited quantities and only available at 16 exclusive locations.

Artist: See Keepsake Artist Contributions
Released: 2020 (August 22)
Retail Price: $39.99 USA/$49.99 CAN
Material(s): plastic
Dimensions: 4.68" w. x 5.53" h. x 4.68" d.
SKU: QHT4001
Produced in: Sri Lanka
Production Date(s):

Coordinating Ornament

Sweet Santa

Exclusive Treats
You can look forward to a tasty new ornament at this year’s Keepsake Artist Signing Events.

When choosing a concept for this year’s studio ornament, Keepsake Artist Edythe Kegrize wanted to give her fellow artists a chance to show off what they can do.

“Immediately, I thought of cookies,” Edythe says. “Everybody loves baking at Christmas, and I’ve always admired the gingerbread competitions where people have spent hours upon hours and have all these wonderful creations on display.”

The result was the Gingerbread Carousel, which features creative treats from each artist in the studio. Keepsake Artist Terri Steiger created this year’s club-exclusive companion piece, Sweet Santa. Fresh from creating his gingerbread carousel masterpiece, it looks like Santa is rewarding himself with a treat of his own.

“I wanted him to look like he was getting in on the cookie decorating action,” Terri says. “Santa also has frosting-like decorative details that are a nod to gingerbread cookies.”

“Exclusive Treats.” 2020 Dream Box postcard.

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Description

Event Exclusive
Features a gingerbread carousel constructed from holiday cookies, candies, icing-inspired details and sugary glitter accents.

Every art in the Keepsake Studio was involved in creating the Gingerbread Carousel. Each one added his or her own personal creative touch!

This ornament was issued in limited quantities and only available at 16 exclusive locations.

Artist: See Keepsake Artist Contributions
Released: 2020 (August 22)
Retail Price: $39.99 USA/$49.99 CAN
Material(s): plastic
Dimensions: 4.68" w. x 5.53" h. x 4.68" d.
SKU: QHT4001
Produced in: Sri Lanka
Production Date(s):

Exclusive Treats
You can look forward to a tasty new ornament at this year’s Keepsake Artist Signing Events.

When choosing a concept for this year’s studio ornament, Keepsake Artist Edythe Kegrize wanted to give her fellow artists a chance to show off what they can do.

“Immediately, I thought of cookies,” Edythe says. “Everybody loves baking at Christmas, and I’ve always admired the gingerbread competitions where people have spent hours upon hours and have all these wonderful creations on display.”

The result was the Gingerbread Carousel, which features creative treats from each artist in the studio. Keepsake Artist Terri Steiger created this year’s club-exclusive companion piece, Sweet Santa. Fresh from creating his gingerbread carousel masterpiece, it looks like Santa is rewarding himself with a treat of his own.

“I wanted him to look like he was getting in on the cookie decorating action,” Terri says. “Santa also has frosting-like decorative details that are a nod to gingerbread cookies.”

“Exclusive Treats.” 2020 Dream Box postcard.

Coordinating Ornament

Sweet Santa

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Radiant Mini Tree Topper

After joining Hallmark in 2012, Keepsake Artist Matt Johnson quickly learned just how much Keepsake Ornaments capture and share memories at Christmas. “You can see that in how people interact with an ornament and use it in their celebrations,” Matt says. “I appreciate that each Keepsake Ornament has artistry and the ability to mean different things to different people based on the experiences they bring to it.”

Description

Miniature

Features a star with a metal spring base. Perfectly sized to fit on the Miniature Keepsake Ornament Tree (sold separately).

Artist: Matt Johnson
Released: 2020 (Ornament Premiere)
Retail Price: $9.99 USA/$12.99 CAN (2020)
Material(s): plastic & metal
Dimensions: 3.48" w. x 3.7" h. x 0.63" d.
SKU: QSB6281 (2020)
Produced in: China
Production Date(s):

*NOTE: Placing a star atop a Christmas tree is traditional to represent the Nativity’s Star of Bethlehem.

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Description

Miniature
Features a star with a metal spring base. Perfectly sized to fit on the Miniature Keepsake Ornament Tree (sold separately).

Artist: Matt Johnson
Released: 2020 (Ornament Premiere)
Retail Price: $9.99 USA/$12.99 CAN (2020)
Material(s): plastic & metal
Dimensions: 3.48" w. x 3.7" h. x 0.63" d.
SKU: QSB6281 (2020)
Produced in: China
Production Date(s):

*NOTE: Placing a star atop a Christmas tree is traditional to represent the Nativity’s Star of Bethlehem.

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digital DREAMBOOK Team2020-07-18T15:17:28-06:00July 11th, 2020|

Rocking Horse Memories

After joining Hallmark in 2012, Keepsake Artist Matt Johnson quickly learned just how much Keepsake Ornaments capture and share memories at Christmas. “You can see that in how people interact with an ornament and use it in their celebrations,” Matt says. “I appreciate that each Keepsake Ornament has artistry and the ability to mean different things to different people based on the experiences they bring to it.”

Description

1st in the series.

Features gray-and-white spotted Appaloosa–with a studded red-and-green bridle and saddle–with gold cording accents in its cream-colored tail. Year-dated 2020.

Artist: Matt Johnson
Released: 2020 (Ornament Premiere)
Retail Price: $17.99 USA/$22.99 CAN
Material(s): plastic & fabric
Dimensions: 4.38" w. x 3.25" h. x 1.18" d.
SKU: QXR9344
Produced in: Thailand
Production Date(s):

Coordinating Products

Rocking Horse Memories Bag

Timeless Traditions
A favorite of fans and kids alike is coming back this year.

For his first series as a Keepsake artist, Matt Johnson looked to the past: “Rocking horses have such a rich history associated with children’s toys and Christmastime,” he says.

And for Keepsake Ornaments, the Rocking Horse series was one of the most popular series ever produced running for 16 years starting in 1981. As he approached the series for 2020, Matt says it felt like a good time for a refresh.

For his new series, Matt used a combination of materials to create his rocking horse, like formed metal to create the stirrups and embroidery thread for the tail and reins. Each year, the horses will be painted in different colors and patterns and adorned with different embellishments.

Whether you’re looking to start a series in honor of your newest family member or are just a fan of the childhood classic, this new tradition is sure to leave your tree looking as timeless as the horses that adorn it.

“Timeless Traditions.” 2020 Dream Book: 8

NOTE: Matt Johnson’s “Rocking Horse Memories” is a first-in-series ornament debuting in 2020! Though Matt was originally inspired by Linda Sickman’s popular Rocking Horse series from the 1980’s, his research into Victorian-era craftsmanship brings a fresh look to the classic Christmas icon.

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Each ornament in this series features a fun and festive rocking horse design!

Description

1st in the series.
Features gray-and-white spotted Appaloosa–with a studded red-and-green bridle and saddle–with gold cording accents in its cream-colored tail. Year-dated 2020.

Artist: Matt Johnson
Released: 2020 (Ornament Premiere)
Retail Price: $17.99 USA/$22.99 CAN
Material(s): plastic & fabric
Dimensions: 4.38" w. x 3.25" h. x 1.18" d.
SKU: QXR9344
Produced in: Thailand
Production Date(s):

Timeless Traditions
A favorite of fans and kids alike is coming back this year.

For his first series as a Keepsake artist, Matt Johnson looked to the past: “Rocking horses have such a rich history associated with children’s toys and Christmastime,” he says.

And for Keepsake Ornaments, the Rocking Horse series was one of the most popular series ever produced running for 16 years starting in 1981. As he approached the series for 2020, Matt says it felt like a good time for a refresh.

For his new series, Matt used a combination of materials to create his rocking horse, like formed metal to create the stirrups and embroidery thread for the tail and reins. Each year, the horses will be painted in different colors and patterns and adorned with different embellishments.

Whether you’re looking to start a series in honor of your newest family member or are just a fan of the childhood classic, this new tradition is sure to leave your tree looking as timeless as the horses that adorn it.

“Timeless Traditions.” 2020 Dream Book: 8

NOTE: Matt Johnson’s “Rocking Horse Memories” is a first-in-series ornament debuting in 2020! Though Matt was originally inspired by Linda Sickman’s popular Rocking Horse series from the 1980’s, his research into Victorian-era craftsmanship brings a fresh look to the classic Christmas icon.

Coordinating Products

Rocking Horse Memories Bag

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Each ornament in this series features a fun and festive rocking horse design!

digital DREAMBOOK Team2021-04-11T11:41:40-06:00July 11th, 2020|

Pint-Sized Percolator

Matt Johnson

After joining Hallmark in 2012, Keepsake Artist Matt Johnson quickly learned just how much Keepsake Ornaments capture and share memories at Christmas. “You can see that in how people interact with an ornament and use it in their celebrations,” Matt says.

Description

Miniature

Features a cute little carafe painted to look like a smiling snowman.

Artist: Matt Johnson
Released: 2020 (Ornament Premiere)
Retail Price: $9.99 USA/$12.99 CAN
Material(s): metal
Dimensions: 0.57" w. x 0.86" h. x 0.72" d.
SKU: QXM8314
Produced in: China
Production Date(s):

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Description

Miniature
Features a cute little carafe painted to look like a smiling snowman.

Artist: Matt Johnson
Released: 2020 (Ornament Premiere)
Retail Price: $9.99 USA/$12.99 CAN
Material(s): metal
Dimensions: 0.57" w. x 0.86" h. x 0.72" d.
SKU: QXM8314
Produced in: China
Production Date(s):

Coordinating Ornament

Tiny Teapot
Miniature

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digital DREAMBOOK Team2022-07-28T22:56:41-06:00July 11th, 2020|

Wee Red Wagon

After joining Hallmark in 2012, Keepsake Artist Matt Johnson quickly learned just how much Keepsake Ornaments capture and share memories at Christmas. “You can see that in how people interact with an ornament and use it in their celebrations,” Matt says.

Description

Miniature

Features the classic four-wheeled childhood toy vehicle filled with presents.

Artist: Matt Johnson
Released: 2020 (Ornament Premiere)
Retail Price: $8.99 USA/$11.99 CAN
Material(s): plastic
Dimensions: 0.7" w. x 1" h. x 0.97" d.
SKU: QXM8221
Produced in: Thailand
Production Date(s):

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Description

Miniature
Features the classic four-wheeled childhood toy vehicle filled with presents.

Artist: Matt Johnson
Released: 2020 (Ornament Premiere)
Retail Price: $8.99 USA/$11.99 CAN
Material(s): plastic
Dimensions: 0.7" w. x 1" h. x 0.97" d.
SKU: QXM8221
Produced in: Thailand
Production Date(s):

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digital DREAMBOOK Team2020-07-22T21:18:38-06:00July 11th, 2020|

Small Scooter

After joining Hallmark in 2012, Keepsake Artist Matt Johnson quickly learned just how much Keepsake Ornaments capture and share memories at Christmas. “You can see that in how people interact with an ornament and use it in their celebrations,” Matt says.

Description

Miniature

Features the classic two-wheel toy carrying a wrapped gift.

Artist: Matt Johnson
Released: 2020 (Ornament Premiere)
Retail Price: $8.99 USA/$11.99 CAN
Material(s): plastic
Dimensions: 0.36" w. x 0.97" h. x 0.99" d.
SKU: QXM8224
Produced in: Thailand
Production Date(s):

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Description

Miniature
Features the classic two-wheel toy carrying a wrapped gift.

Artist: Matt Johnson
Released: 2020 (Ornament Premiere)
Retail Price: $8.99 USA/$11.99 CAN
Material(s): plastic
Dimensions: 0.36" w. x 0.97" h. x 0.99" d.
SKU: QXM8224
Produced in: Thailand
Production Date(s):

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digital DREAMBOOK Team2020-07-22T20:58:24-06:00July 11th, 2020|

Festive Ferris Wheel

After joining Hallmark in 2012, Keepsake Artist Matt Johnson quickly learned just how much Keepsake Ornaments capture and share memories at Christmas. “You can see that in how people interact with an ornament and use it in their celebrations,” Matt says.

Description

Miniature

Features three little snowmen bundled up, riding a festive Ferris wheel (with snowflake spokes) at wintertime carnival.

Turn the crank to make the Ferris wheel move.

Artist: Matt Johnson
Released: 2020 (Ornament Premiere)
Retail Price: $9.99 USA/$12.99 CAN
Material(s): plastic
Dimensions: 1.2" w. x 1.2" h. x 1.38" d.
SKU: QXM8304
Produced in: Sri Lanka
Production Date(s):

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Description

Miniature
Features three little snowmen bundled up, riding a festive Ferris wheel (with snowflake spokes) at wintertime carnival.

Turn the crank to make the Ferris wheel move.

Artist: Matt Johnson
Released: 2020 (Ornament Premiere)
Retail Price: $9.99 USA/$12.99 CAN
Material(s): plastic
Dimensions: 1.2" w. x 1.2" h. x 1.38" d.
SKU: QXM8304
Produced in: Sri Lanka
Production Date(s):

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digital DREAMBOOK Team2020-07-20T19:20:37-06:00July 11th, 2020|

A Caring Heart

After joining Hallmark in 2012, Keepsake Artist Matt Johnson quickly learned just how much Keepsake Ornaments capture and share memories at Christmas. “You can see that in how people interact with an ornament and use it in their celebrations,” Matt says. “I appreciate that each Keepsake Ornament has artistry and the ability to mean different things to different people based on the experiences they bring to it.”

Description

Features a blue scrubs shirt with a Christmas tree print and a plastic stethoscope. On ornament: A Caring Heart.

Artist: Matt Johnson
Released: 2020 (Ornament Premiere)
Retail Price: $12.99 USA/$16.99 CAN
Material(s): fabric & plastic
Dimensions: 3.5" w. x 3.5" h. x 0.25" d.
SKU: QGO1941
Produced in: China
Production Date(s):

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Description

Features a blue scrubs shirt with a Christmas tree print and a plastic stethoscope. On ornament: A Caring Heart.

Artist: Matt Johnson
Released: 2020 (Ornament Premiere)
Retail Price: $12.99 USA/$16.99 CAN
Material(s): fabric & plastic
Dimensions: 3.5" w. x 3.5" h. x 0.25" d.
SKU: QGO1941
Produced in: China
Production Date(s):

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digital DREAMBOOK Team2020-10-16T09:52:44-06:00July 11th, 2020|

School Memories

After joining Hallmark in 2012, Keepsake Artist Matt Johnson quickly learned just how much Keepsake Ornaments capture and share memories at Christmas. “You can see that in how people interact with an ornament and use it in their celebrations,” Matt says. “I appreciate that each Keepsake Ornament has artistry and the ability to mean different things to different people based on the experiences they bring to it.”

Description

Photo holder

Features A fun patterned school notebook design that celebrates the 2020 academic year. Open the notebook and slip a favorite school photo into the picture frame inside, then use a marker (not included) to personalize. Year-dated 2020.

Personalize with your child's name, grade, teacher, and more!

An ultrafine-point permanent marker is recommended for best results.

Picture frame area: 2" w. x 2.5" h.

Artist: Matt Johnson
Released: 2020 (Ornament Premiere)
Retail Price: $12.99 USA/$16.99 CAN
Material(s): plastic
Dimensions: 2.19" w. x 2.63" h. x 0.68" d.
SKU: QGO1804
Produced in: China
Production Date(s):

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School Days
Photo holder

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Description

Photo holder
Features A fun patterned school notebook design that celebrates the 2020 academic year. Open the notebook and slip a favorite school photo into the picture frame inside, then use a marker (not included) to personalize. Year-dated 2020.

Personalize with your child's name, grade, teacher, and more!

An ultrafine-point permanent marker is recommended for best results.

Picture frame area: 2" w. x 2.5" h.

Artist: Matt Johnson
Released: 2020 (Ornament Premiere)
Retail Price: $12.99 USA/$16.99 CAN
Material(s): plastic
Dimensions: 2.19" w. x 2.63" h. x 0.68" d.
SKU: QGO1804
Produced in: China
Production Date(s):

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School Days
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digital DREAMBOOK Team2020-07-05T16:00:48-06:00July 1st, 2020|

Artist Insights: 2020 Series

Here are some Keepsake Artists’ insights into an ornament each has created for 2020.

Holiday Parade
2nd in the series.

Tammy Haddix: “In creating this series, I imagined a holiday parade of vintage trucks that represent business in a nostalgic town–each named after one of my fellow Keepsake artists. My inspiration for this year’s parade entry, Sharon’s Bakery, is Sharon Visker’s sweet series, Season’s Treatings.”

Rocking Horse Memories
1st in the series.

Matt Johnson: “What an honor to reimagine this popular series from the 80s and 90s. I spent a lot of time researching the history of rocking horses and then digitally sculpting for authenticity, balance and scale. I kept the stirrups. bearing rein and tail true to the original series.”

Black-Throated Blue Warbler
The Beauty of Birds
16th in the series.

Edythe Kegrize: “When I consider which bird to add to my series, I look for striking colors and patterns that will show up nicely on a Christmas tree. I was thrilled to run across this charming little bird who just happens to be the first warbler so far in the Beauty of Birds series.”

“Keepsake Ornament Premiere Display.” Hallmark Gold Crown Stores, July 11, 2020.

digital DREAMBOOK Team2020-10-20T09:07:34-06:00June 17th, 2020|