Robert Hurlburt

Welcome to Keepsake Lane – Dallas, TX

Event Date: Saturday, September 17, 2005

Location & Contact Information:

Intercontinental Dallas
(972) 386-6000

Start Time: 8:00 a.m. (Charter Member – 7:30 a.m.)
End Time: 5:00 p.m.

Attending Artists

Julie Forsyth

Anita Marra Rogers

Nina Aubé

Nina Aubé

Ed Seale

Terri Steiger

Robert Hurlburt

Local Club Dinner

Event Date: Friday, September 16, 2005

The program for the dinner  included a “Town Hall” format and feature questions for the signing artists and KOC staff. Each Local club was allowed to submit two questions (attached to the dinner reservation form) that they’d like to have considered to be answered at the local club dinner.

Each local club member attending the Friday night dinner received a repaint of the 8th in the “A Pony For Christmas series” Keepsake ornament.

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2012 In-Store Signings – Seaford, DE

First State Keepsake Crown Collectors Club’s In-Store Artist Signing Event

Event Date: Saturday, September 15, 2012

Location & Contact Information:

Matthew’s Hallmark
22916 Sussex Hwy.
Seaford, DE 19973

(302) 629-4668

Attending Artists

Ken Crow

Robert Hurlburt

Register-to-Win

Remember to register for a chance to win a fully signed Mrs. Claus’s Table during the in-store SIGNING EVENT! Limit 2 per event. This ornament, produced in limited quantities, Exclusively available at the 16 Hallmark Gold Crown retailers that will be hosting a 2012 in-store SIGNING EVENT.

No purchase necessary. See store for details.

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.

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2012 In-Store Signings – Franklin, TN

Jan’s Treasures’ In-Store Artist Signing Event
(Grand Prize Winner)

Event Date: Saturday, August 25, 2012

Location & Contact Information:

Jan’s Hallmark
545 Cool Springs Blvd. #145
Franklin, TN 37067

(615) 771-7919

Attending Artists

Ruth Donikowski

Robert Hurlburt

Sue Tague

Register-to-Win

Remember to register for a chance to win a fully signed Mrs. Claus’s Table during the in-store SIGNING EVENT! Limit 2 per event. This ornament, produced in limited quantities, Exclusively available at the 16 Hallmark Gold Crown retailers that will be hosting a 2012 in-store SIGNING EVENT.

No purchase necessary. See store for details.

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.

Sneak Peek

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2018 In-Store Signings – Morgantown, WV

Mountaineer Memory Makers’ In-Store Artist Signing Event

Event Date: Saturday, October 20, 2018

Location & Contact Information:

Adam’s Hallmark Shop
Pierpoint Centre
702 Venture Dr.
Morgantown, WV 26508-7306

(304) 291-4008

Attending Artists

Robert Hurlburt

Rodney Gentry

Hotel Accomodations

A limited number of rooms have been set aside and are available at a discounted rate ($92/night + tax) at the Lakeview Resort.

Lakeview Resort
One Lakeview Dr.
Morgantown, WV 26508

(800) 624-8300


A limited number of rooms have been set aside and are available at a discounted rate ($99/night + tax) at the Holiday Inn.

Holiday Inn
605 Venture Dr.
Morgantown, WV 26508

(304) 291-3553

Note: Be sure to mention Adams Event for either of these locations to receive the discounted rate.

Friday Night Dinner “With the Artists”

Date: Friday, October 19, 2018

Time:

Location:

Event Fee: $ USD/attendee

Reservations:

Please make checks/money orders payable to:  

Reservation Deadline:

Festivities Include:

Additional Information:

Note:

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.

The club is planning morning refreshments at the store, free coffee and hot chocolate.  A breakfast item will be for sale or donation to the club’s charity.

Other Festivities:

  • Prizes
  • Raffles
  • Sale Items

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2018 In-Store Signings – Madison, WI

Madison Area Hallmark Collectors Club’s In-Store Artist Signing Event

Event Date: Saturday, September 29, 2018

Location & Contact Information:

Amy’s Hallmark Shop #659
West Towne Mall
27 W. Towne Mall, Ste. B12
Madison, WI 53719

(608) 833-5767

Attending Artists

Robert Chad

Robert Chad

Robert Hurlburt

Hotel Accomodations

A limited number of rooms (20) have been set aside and are available at a discounted rate ($109/night + taxes) at the Tru by Hilton Madison West.

Tru by Hilton Madison West
8102 Watts Rd.
Madison, WI 53719

(608) 820-1083
For Online Reservations: Click Here

Individuals are encouraged to reserve their room early.

Friday Night Dinner “With the Artists”

Open to the general public.

Date: Friday, September 28, 2018

Time:

Check-in: 6:00 p.m.
Dinner starts at: 6:30 p.m.

Location:

Harley-Davidson of Madison
6200 Millpond Rd.
Madison, WI 53718

Event Fee: $30.00 USD/attendee

Reservations: To reserve a spot for our dinner, please mail payment to:

Sue Olson
2745 Esquire Dr.
Stoughton, WI 53589

Please make checks/money orders payable to:

Reservation Deadline: August 30, 2018

Note: Please call or text inquiries to (608) 225-2937 or email: [email protected]

Festivities Include:

  • Dinner (Served Buffet Style):

Macaroni and Cheese Bar
Cocktail Sandwiches
Meatballs
Fruit
Veggies
Chips & Salsa

Desserts: Cupcakes

Beverages:

  • Door prizes
  • Raffle (proceeds to benefit Badger Honor Flight Program)

Those individuals who attend the dinner will be given a product voucher which will guarantee the ability to purchase the event exclusive ornament.

Secondary Market Sale

  • We will be hosting a secondary market room prior to the Friday night event.
  • If you would be interested in purchasing a table ($15/table), please email Sue at: [email protected] (tables are very limited)

Saturday Signing

  • The Mall will open at 7:00 a.m. Note: If you arrive prior to this time, please line up outside the mall by the food court entrance doors.
  • In order to allow individuals with early signing times an opportunity to purchase their event piece prior to their signing time, the store will open at approximately 9:00 a.m.
  • Artist will be available for signing  from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
  • Although individuals will be limited to two signatures per artist per pass through the line, attendees are invited to go through the line as many times as time will allow. Please do not bring large tubs, bags, boxes or ornament carriers into the store. Small containers, baskets, etc., are fine. Felt containers will be provided for transporting your ornaments while in the signing line.

In-Store Artist Signing Contest Submission

Garland Memories

Features a paper ornament garland personalized with favorite Christmas memories! One of their favorite yearly activities is putting up a tree at the Skaalen nursing home.

“The residents love seeing us decorate and we love getting together!”

What a thoughtful way to create meaningful Christmas memories for others.

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2016 In-Store Signings – Mt. Vernon, IL

Ho Ho Ho Club In-Store Artist Signing Event

Event Date: Saturday, September 10, 2016

Location & Contact Information:

Kirlin’s Hallmark Shop
King’s City Square
417A S. 42nd St., Ste. C1A
Mt. Vernon, IL 62864-6266

(618) 244-4311

Attending Artists

Tom Best

Tom Best

Robert Hurlburt

Hotel Accommodations

Although there isn’t a negotiated event rate, the current posted rate for The Drury Inn is $120/night + tax.

The Drury Inn
145 North 44th St.
Mt. Vernon, IL 62864

(618) 246-5201
For online reservations: Click Here

Friday Night Dinner “With the Artists”

Local Club Only.

Date: Friday, September 9, 2016
Location: Carbondale, IL

NOTE: Due to the closure of the sponsor store and the relocation of the signing event to Mt. Vernon, IL, the dinner will be a private gathering (in Carbondale) for the winning club only.

Saturday Signing

  • Signing time tickets and product vouchers will be handed out at approximately 8:30 a.m.
  • Store will open at approximately 8:45 a.m. for event product purchases, etc.
  • Tom and Robert will be available from 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to sign the event piece and any past and present ornaments they have 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.
  • Santa’s Workbench will be available (one per person) while quantities last. If there are pieces left at 1 p.m., we will open it to a second one per person.
  • Bottled water will be provided.

After Event Product Sales

  • Any event-exclusive product that remains unsold at the conclusion of our event will be offered to individuals on our waiting list. To have your name added to our waiting list please call: (618) 244-4311.
  • Please note, being added to our waiting list does not guarantee anyone an event piece as we do not know if we will have product left over at the conclusion of our event. In the case that we do have product left over, we will start calling individuals according to their placement on our waiting list.

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First Impressions

When Kris Gaughran creates Keepsake Ornament. family always comes to mind. Sci-fi characters prompt thoughts of her husband and her brother (who are also fans.) Cute, sweet characters like penguins and fairies evoke happy memories of her sons and her nieces. “The biggest influences on my work,” she says, “are definitely the family I grew up with and the family I’m building now.”

Description

Harry Potter™

Magic (sound)

Depicts the initial interaction between Harry Potter and Severus Snape on Harry's first day in potions classroom.

Press the button on the ornament to hear dialogue from this classic scene! Battery-operated. Includes two replaceable LR44 batteries.

  • Artist: Kris Gaughran and Robert Hurlburt
  • Released: 2018 (Ornament Premiere)
  • Retail Price: $24.99 USA/$29.99 CAN
  • Material(s): plastic
  • Dimensions: 3.3" w. x 4.73" h. x 3.1" d.
  • SKU: QXI3016
  • Produced in: China
  • Production Date(s): 





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Harry Potter

Description

Harry Potter™
Magic (sound)

Depicts the initial interaction between Harry Potter and Severus Snape on Harry's first day in potions classroom.

Press the button on the ornament to hear dialogue from this classic scene! Battery-operated. Includes two replaceable LR44 batteries.

  • Artist: Kris Gaughran and Robert Hurlburt
  • Released: 2018 (Ornament Premiere)
  • Retail Price: $24.99 USA/$29.99 CAN
  • Material(s): plastic
  • Dimensions: 3.3" w. x 4.73" h. x 3.1" d.
  • SKU: QXI3016
  • Produced in: China
  • Production Date(s)





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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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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!

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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

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