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Our Little Miracle

Some of our best Keepsake Ornament ideas come from the natural collaboration that happens within the Keepsake Studio. From the littlest details to big storytelling changes, our everyday ideas are made better when we work together. This ornament celebrates the amazing collaborative spirit of our studio, and we hope it will bring you joy for years to come.

TAMMY HADDIX

SHEYDA ABVABI BEST

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Celebrate the arrival of a sweet little miracle with this adorable Christmas tree ornament. Featuring a pastel striped rocking horse with a lavender mane and tail, the porcelain and fabric decoration is perfect for commemorating baby's first Christmas and makes a cute attachment for baby shower gifts.

Artist: Tammy Haddix & Sheyda Abvabi Best
Released: 2025 (January 1)
Retail Price: $19.99
Material(s): porcelain and fabric
Dimensions: 3" w. x 3" h. x 0.5" d.
SKU: 5QHX3091
Produced in: China
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Celebrate the arrival of a sweet little miracle with this adorable Christmas tree ornament. Featuring a pastel striped rocking horse with a lavender mane and tail, the porcelain and fabric decoration is perfect for commemorating baby's first Christmas and makes a cute attachment for baby shower gifts.

Artist: Tammy Haddix & Sheyda Abvabi Best
Released: 2025 (January 1)
Retail Price: $19.99
Material(s): porcelain and fabric
Dimensions: 3" w. x 3" h. x 0.5" d.
SKU: 5QHX3091
Produced in: China
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digital DREAMBOOK Team2025-03-12T12:02:26-06:00December 26th, 2024|

Winking Santa Nutcracker Figurine

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Figurine

Dated.

Let this holiday collectible nutcracker reign supreme over your Christmas decor. Exquisite wooden nutcracker features a winking Santa Claus design with white faux fur hair and beard and a fabric Santa suit and hat. He holds a small bottle brush tree in one hand and carries a bag full of presents in the other. On back, a functioning lever will open and close his mouth. This wooden nutcracker statue comes in a beautifully designed cylindrical gift box, making it a very special addition to your holiday collection or a lovely holiday gift for someone special.

Artist: Sheyda Abvabi Best
Released: 2024
Retail Price: $49.99 USA
Material(s): wood, fabric and faux fur
Dimensions: 5" w. x 14" h. x 4.5" d.
SKU: XKT5506
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Description

Figurine
Dated.

Let this holiday collectible nutcracker reign supreme over your Christmas decor. Exquisite wooden nutcracker features a winking Santa Claus design with white faux fur hair and beard and a fabric Santa suit and hat. He holds a small bottle brush tree in one hand and carries a bag full of presents in the other. On back, a functioning lever will open and close his mouth. This wooden nutcracker statue comes in a beautifully designed cylindrical gift box, making it a very special addition to your holiday collection or a lovely holiday gift for someone special.

Artist: Sheyda Abvabi Best
Released: 2024
Retail Price: $49.99 USA
Material(s): wood, fabric and faux fur
Dimensions: 5" w. x 14" h. x 4.5" d.
SKU: XKT5506
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digital DREAMBOOK Team2024-09-23T02:23:01-06:00September 23rd, 2024|

Our Anniversary 2024

HALLMARK KEEPSAKE ARTIST

A third-generation Hallmark Artist, Sheyda Ababi Best inherited her creative spirit from her mother and grandmother. They both built their careers as illustrators and finishing artists, so it was only natural that Sheyda (who was passionate about illustrating children’s books) followed in their footsteps. After becoming an expert at designing characters and crafting cuteness, Sheyda’s now lending her talents to the Keepsake Studio.

Description

Ornament features a couple of spinning white lovebirds framed by a shiny gold heart. Year-dated 2024.

Charms are included for personalization. Rainbow,1, 5, 10, 25, 50, & blank (to write in your own)

Artist: Shedya Abvabi
Released: 2024 (January)
Retail Price: $21.99 USA/$27.99 CAN
Material(s): metal
Dimensions: 4.58" w. x 3.48" h. x 1.21" d.
SKU: QHX3101
Produced in: China
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Ornament features a couple of spinning white lovebirds framed by a shiny gold heart. Year-dated 2024.

Charms are included for personalization. Rainbow,1, 5, 10, 25, 50, & blank (to write in your own)

Artist: Shedya Abvabi
Released: 2024 (January)
Retail Price: $21.99 USA/$27.99 CAN
Material(s): metal
Dimensions: 4.58" w. x 3.48" h. x 1.21" d.
SKU: QHX3101
Produced in: China
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digital DREAMBOOK Team2024-11-20T15:57:40-06:00December 26th, 2023|

Our Engagement 2024

A SHEYDA ABVABI BEST COLLABORATION
WITH ALLIE ROBILLARD

A third-generation Hallmark Artist, Sheyda Ababi Best inherited her creative spirit from her mother and grandmother. They both built their careers as illustrators and finishing artists, so it was only natural that Sheyda (who was passionate about illustrating children’s books) followed in their footsteps. After becoming an expert at designing characters and crafting cuteness, Sheyda’s now lending her talents to the Keepsake Studio.

HALLMARK KEEPSAKE ARTIST

Allie Robillard’s love of drawing often got her in trouble in elementary school. “I was always doodling,” she admits. Allie hopes to inspire other young artists with her work in Keepsake Ornaments. “As I design, I think about all the kids out there doodling,” she says, “and I want to share the magic of art that I discovered as a child.“

Description

Ornament features a shiny gold engagement ring with a sparkling diamond-shaped gemstone. On ornament: Yes to forever.

Artist: Sheyda Abvabi and Allie Robillard
Released: 2024 (January)
Retail Price: $19.99 USA/$25.99 CAN
Material(s): metal
Dimensions: 2.75" w. x 3.5" h. x 0.3" d.
SKU: QHX3061
Produced in: China
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Ornament features a shiny gold engagement ring with a sparkling diamond-shaped gemstone. On ornament: Yes to forever.

Artist: Sheyda Abvabi and Allie Robillard
Released: 2024 (January)
Retail Price: $19.99 USA/$25.99 CAN
Material(s): metal
Dimensions: 2.75" w. x 3.5" h. x 0.3" d.
SKU: QHX3061
Produced in: China
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digital DREAMBOOK Team2024-11-20T16:14:06-06:00December 26th, 2023|

Keepsakes A Gnome for Christmas

Gregor Bendetti draws inspiration from puppet characters he watched on TV growing up. “I credit that early exposure—and the other experiences I had as an artist since—with helping me become a master of many styles,” he explains. His distinctive viewpoint results in vibrant ornaments that surprise, delight and help create special holiday memories.

Description

16 cards with 16 designed self sealing envelopes.

Front Message:
A Wish for You

Inside Message:
Whether your'e gnaughty or gnice...
Hope you have a Christmas you'll gnever forget!

Artist: Gregor Benedetti (ornament design) and Sheyda Best (illustration)
Released: 2023
Retail Price: $15.49 USA/$20.49 CAN
Material(s): paper
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SKU: XPX1394
Produced in: China
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Card Artwork Inspiration

Gnome for Christmas

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16 cards with 16 designed self sealing envelopes.
Front Message:
A Wish for You

Inside Message:
Whether your'e gnaughty or gnice...
Hope you have a Christmas you'll gnever forget!

Artist: Gregor Benedetti (ornament design) and Sheyda Best (illustration)
Released: 2023
Retail Price: $15.49 USA/$20.49 CAN
Material(s): paper
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SKU: XPX1394
Produced in: China
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Card Artwork Inspiration

Gnome for Christmas

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digital DREAMBOOK Team2023-10-05T16:24:08-06:00September 25th, 2023|

Young Santa

A third-generation Hallmark Artist, Sheyda Abvabi Best inherited her creative spirit from her mother and grandmother. They both built their careers as illustrators and finishing artists, so it was only natural that Sheyda (who was passionate about illustrating children’s books) followed in their footsteps. After becoming an expert at designing characters and crafting cuteness, Sheyda’s now lending her talents to the Keepsake Studio.

Sheyda Abvabi Best

Description

2nd in the series.

What was Santa Claus like before he grew into the jolly old elf we all know and love today? This cute Christmas tree ornament gives a glimpse at Young Santa and his puppy dog pal enjoying the iconic pastimes of children like sledding on a snow day!

Artist: Sheyda Abvabi Best
Released: 2023 (Ornament Premiere)
Retail Price: $21.99 USA/$27.99 CAN
Material(s): plastic
Dimensions: 3.65" w. x 2.39" h. x 1.8" d.
SKU: QXR8117
Produced in: Sri Lanka
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Each ornament in this series tells the childhood story of our favorite toymaker-in-training with a festive friend (or two)!

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2nd in the series.
What was Santa Claus like before he grew into the jolly old elf we all know and love today? This cute Christmas tree ornament gives a glimpse at Young Santa and his puppy dog pal enjoying the iconic pastimes of children like sledding on a snow day!

Artist: Sheyda Abvabi Best
Released: 2023 (Ornament Premiere)
Retail Price: $21.99 USA/$27.99 CAN
Material(s): plastic
Dimensions: 3.65" w. x 2.39" h. x 1.8" d.
SKU: QXR8117
Produced in: Sri Lanka
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Each ornament in this series tells the childhood story of our favorite toymaker-in-training with a festive friend (or two)!

digital DREAMBOOK Team2025-03-04T05:15:14-06:00July 14th, 2023|

2023 Double Take: Young Santa

As part of the 2023 Dream Book cover reveal, many of you noticed the second installment of the Young Santa series. Here’s a closer look at this year’s edition, which continues to tell his childhood tale. We can’t wait to meet this cutie at Ornament Premiere!

Young Santa
2nd in the series.

digital DREAMBOOK Team2023-10-20T13:47:19-06:00March 17th, 2023|

Celebrating 50 Years

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The laser-cut design features the Mayor's Christmas Tree in green with some of Crown Center's iconic holiday decorations in gold, silver and white. This ornament celebrates the 50th year that the Mayor's Christmas Tree will stand in Crown Center Square.

Artist: Sheyda Abvabi Best
Released: 2022 (Black Friday)
Retail Price: $16.95 USA
Material(s): wood
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The laser-cut design features the Mayor's Christmas Tree in green with some of Crown Center's iconic holiday decorations in gold, silver and white. This ornament celebrates the 50th year that the Mayor's Christmas Tree will stand in Crown Center Square.

Artist: Sheyda Abvabi Best
Released: 2022 (Black Friday)
Retail Price: $16.95 USA
Material(s): wood
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digital DREAMBOOK Team2024-10-07T09:20:44-06:00October 17th, 2022|

2022 Video: Young Santa

Hear artist Sheyda Abvabi Best share more about her new series, Young Santa. Each ornament in this new series will feature a young Santa-in-training with a festive friend (or two)!

Watch the video

Young Santa
1st in the series.

digital DREAMBOOK Team2023-01-06T01:55:23-06:00August 13th, 2022|

Young Santa

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Special Edition

Everyone knows that Santa is a pro when it comes to delivering presents. After all, the jolly old elf started spreading joy at an early age! This cute Christmas tree ornament features Young Santa balancing a stack of wrapped gifts with a little red cardinal perched on top.

Artist: Sheyda Abvabi Best
Released: 2022 (Ornament Debut)
Retail Price: $17.99 USA
Material(s): plastic
Dimensions: 2.755 w. x 3.11 h. x 2.755 d.
SKU: QXE3316
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Young Santa
1st in series.

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Special Edition
Everyone knows that Santa is a pro when it comes to delivering presents. After all, the jolly old elf started spreading joy at an early age! This cute Christmas tree ornament features Young Santa balancing a stack of wrapped gifts with a little red cardinal perched on top.

Artist: Sheyda Abvabi Best
Released: 2022 (Ornament Debut)
Retail Price: $17.99 USA
Material(s): plastic
Dimensions: 2.755 w. x 3.11 h. x 2.755 d.
SKU: QXE3316
Produced in:
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Coordinating Ornament

Young Santa
1st in series.

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Each ornament in this series tells the childhood story of our favorite toymaker in the North Pole.

digital DREAMBOOK Team2023-01-06T01:51:25-06:00February 9th, 2022|