Sue Tague

Granddaughter

Description

  • Artist: Sue Tague
  • Released: 1997
  • Retail Price: $7.95
  • Material(s):
  • Dimensions:
  • SKU: QX6622
  • Produced in: Sri Lanka
  • Production Date(s): 

Coordinating Ornament

Grandson


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Description


  • Artist: Sue Tague
  • Released: 1997
  • Retail Price: $7.95
  • Material(s):
  • Dimensions:
  • SKU: QX6622
  • Produced in: Sri Lanka
  • Production Date(s)

Coordinating Ornament

Grandson




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2024-12-17T00:14:24-06:00December 17th, 2024|

Experience the Magic

Event Dates: Thursday through Saturday, August 8-10, 2019

Start Time: 8:00 a.m.
End Time: 9:00 p.m.

Location: Kansas City, MO

Registration

Opens: February 28, 2019 — 5:00 p.m.

Event Fees:

  • Adult Registration – $100
  • Child Registration (limited to first 100 kids aged 6-12) – $75
  • Late Registration (after July 1, 2019) – $125

Travel/Hotel

The 2019 KOC Convention (August 8-10, 2019) is expanding with events at both the Westin Crown Center Hotel and Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center.

A limited number of rooms are available at a discounted rate ($175.00/night) for August 6-11 at the Westin Crown Center Hotel as well as ($171.00/night) at the Sheraton. Both hotels, are adjoined via an enclosed walkway. Reserve your room early and mention the 2019 Hallmark Keepsake Ornament Club Convention to receive the discounted rate.

Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center (host hotel)
2345 McGee St.
Kansas City, MO 64108

Reservation line: 1 (866) 932-6214
Hotel: 1 (816) 841-1000
For online reservations: CLICK HERE

Westin Crown Center (host hotel)
1 E. Pershing Road
Kansas City, MO 64108

Reservation line: 1 (888) 627-8538
Hotel: (816) 474-4400

Schedule at a Glance

Thursday, August 8, 2019

  • 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (Sheraton and Westin) – Check In and Registration Bag Pick Up
    Before you enjoy any of the magical convention experiences, be sure to check in and pick up your registration bag at either hotel.
  • 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (Sheraton and Westin) — Santa’s Helpers Help Desk
    Drop by for help with your questions about the convention, the app and anything else you need.
  • 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.  (Sheraton) — Santa’s Workshop Product Shop
    Shop for convention exclusive ornaments, commemorative event product and more!
  • 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (Sheraton) — North Pole Village
    Experience the magic at the North Pole Village where you can get Keepsake artist’s signatures, connect with friends, take photos, personalize ornaments and discover more of the Hallmark magic you love.

    • 10:00 – 12:00 p.m. – Meet and Greet: Gregor Bendetti, the newest Keepsake Artist.  Get an insider’s look at his creative process, his up and coming designs, and take away a sampling of his work.
    • 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. – Meet and Greet: Liz Talley, USA TODAY bestselling author.  Have your copy of “A Down Home Christmas” signed.
    • Vote for the Next Keepsake Ornament – Five concept sketches–Crooning Cowboy by Tom Best, Style Superstar by Nina Aubé, Santa’s Treat Maker by Ken Crow, Christmas Bacon by Sharon Visker, and Snowball and Tux Yoga by Joanne Eschrich–were displayed on different candy dispensers. Attendees “could impact Keepsake history!” by just taking a piece of candy (a star mint) from their top pick and casting a vote for their favorite Keepsake Ornament concept.  (Click here to view the results of Digital Dreambook’s own poll of its readers after the convention.)
  • 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (Sheraton) — Artist Signings in North Pole Village
    You’ll have the opportunity to get two ornaments signed per artist. View artist groups and signing times below.
  • Offsite Local Club Dinners
    You have an open night to explore Kansas City and enjoy dinner with friends  –  new and old.  Choose from our pre-selected local restaurants who we’ve teamed up with to provide a memorable dining experience. More information to come.
  • 8:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. (Sheraton) — Hallmark Channel Movie Night
    Join your fellow KOC Convention attendees for a red carpet screening of a Hallmark Channel movie.

Friday, August 9, 2019

  • 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Sheraton and Westin) — Santa’s Helpers Help Desk
    Drop by for help with your questions about the convention, the app and anything else you need.
  • 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Sheraton) — Santa’s Workshop Product Shop
    Shop for convention exclusive ornaments, commemorative event product and more!
  • 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Sheraton) —North Pole Village
    Experience the magic at the North Pole Village where you can get Keepsake artist’s signatures, connect with friends, take photos, personalize ornaments and discover more of the Hallmark magic you love.
  • 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. (Sheraton) — Artist Signings in North Pole Village
    You’ll have the opportunity to get two ornaments signed per artist. View artist groups and signing times below.
  • 9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. (Sheraton) — Experience the Magic Special Presentation
    All attendees are invited to this special event presentation. Let us take you on an enchanting journey through the making of this year’s magical studio piece, “Experience the Magic North Pole Village”. All attendees will receive an exclusive convention ornament.
  • 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Sheraton) — Artist Signings in North Pole Village
    You’ll have the opportunity to get two ornaments signed per artist. View artist groups and signing times below.
  • 1:30 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.  (Westin) — Activity Sessions
    Enjoy what interests you. Sign up for Fun and Games, Keepsake Artist Sessions, Crafts and How To’s. See full descriptions below.
  • 1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Westin) — At Your Leisure Activities
    Explore these experiences at your own pace.
    World of Miniatures – Get inspired on how to go big with your little minis.
    Paint Your Own Keepsake Ornament – Relax, unwind and paint your very own Gingerbread House ornament.
    Keepsake Lounge – Sit back, get comfy and enjoy Keepsake videos old and new.
  • 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (Sheraton) — Winter Wonderland Dinner and Costume Contest
    All attendees are invited to take part in this special evening event which will feature a costume contest and runway show with buffet dinner in a magical winter wonderland.
  • 8:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. (Sheraton) — Hallmark Channel Movie Night
    Join your fellow KOC Convention attendees for a screening of a Hallmark Channel Christmas movie. Feel free to wear your favorite Christmas jammies.

Saturday, August 10, 2019
  • 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Sheraton and Westin) — Santa’s Helpers Help Desk
    Drop by for help with your questions about the convention, the app and anything else you need.
  • 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Sheraton) — Santa’s Workshop Product Shop
    Shop for convention exclusive ornaments, commemorative event product and more!
  • 8:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. (Westin) — Activity Sessions
    Enjoy what interests you. Sign up for Fun and Games, Keepsake Artist Sessions, Crafts and How To’s. See full descriptions below.
  • 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Westin) — At Your Leisure Activities
    Explore these experiences at your own pace:

    • World of Miniatures – Get inspired on how to go big with your little minis.
    • Paint Your Own Keepsake Ornament – Relax, unwind and paint your very own Gingerbread House ornament.
    • Keepsake Lounge – Sit back, get comfy and enjoy Keepsake videos old and new.
  • 11:15 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. — Break and Lunch on Your Own
    Enjoy some downtime and grab lunch on your own.
  • 1:30 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. (Westin) — Activity Sessions
    Enjoy what interests you. Sign up for Fun and Games, Keepsake Artist Sessions, Crafts and How To’s. See full descriptions below.
  • The Magic of Christmas Evening Event
    6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (Sheraton) — Reception and Silent Auction (auction gallery)
    7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (Sheraton) — Plated Dinner and Live Auction (auction gallery)
  • All attendees are invited to come together to celebrate the magic of Christmas and raise money for Boys & Girls Clubs of America. You will have the opportunity to bid on one-of-a-kind items. Your generous donations will give the gift of Christmas to children in need this holiday season. Feel free to dress in your Christmas best for this festive evening.

Agenda

Artist Signings
We heard you! Instead of long lines before or during the signing experience, you will be assigned a time within your registered session for artist signatures. There will be tables and seating  near each signing area.

Artists have been grouped by theme. Sign up for the groups you’re most interested in or sign up for them all!

Signing sessions will take place in the North Pole Village approximately every 20 minutes Thursday, August 8 from 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM and Friday, August 9 from 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM. Exact times will be available on a first come, first served basis during registration.

Artists were divided up into four signing groups:

  • Favorite Keepsake Characters — Anita Marra Rogers, Edythe Kegrize, Joanne Eschrich, Nina Aubé, Tom Best
  • Magic — Ken Crow, Robert Chad, Sharon Visker, Tracy Larsen
  • Memory Making — Debra Nielsen, Matt Johnson, Tammy Haddix, Terri Steiger
  • Pop Minded — Jake Angell, Kristina Gaughran, Orville Wilson, Nello Williams, Robert Hurlburt
  • Retired Keepsake Artists — Jim Kemme, Katrina Bricker, Ruth Donikowski, Sue Tague

Keepsake Artist Interviews
For the first time ever, enjoy in-person interviews with Keepsake artists Edythe Kegrize, Robert Hurlburt, Joanne Eschrich and Debra Nielsen to hear more from the creators behind your favorite designs. What have you always wanted to know? You will have the ability to submit your questions during registration.

Innovation and Magic
Join the Keepsake Innovation team for a behind the scenes look at the latest technologies and a sneak peek of what’s coming next!

License to Create!
Hear all about what goes into the making of those beloved licensed characters on Keepsake ornaments.

Tom’s “Cigar” Hour
Keepsake artists Tom Best, Nello Williams and Rodney Gentry will be talking shop as they reveal the inspiration behind some of their best beer and hot-rod ornament designs.


These sessions are for kids and  junior collectors 6-12 years old. Chaperones are welcome to attend.

Learn to Sculpt with Tammy Haddix
Get ready to try your hand at sculpting with Keepsake Artist Tammy Haddix.

Christmas Crafting
Get creative and make your own Christmas craft with Crayola and Keepsake.


Bingo
B.I.N.G.O. GO! Join the fun and play this fan favorite. New event exclusive Keepsake Ornaments will be given as prizes!

Keepsake Trivia
Come test your Keepsake knowledge. Prizes will include exclusive Keepsake Ornaments and previous year’s ornaments.

Spin It To Win It
Try your luck at spinning the wheel for your chance to win Keepsake Ornaments and gifts! Other surprise giveaways will happen in this session.


Trim Your Home
Maria Provenzano from Hallmark Channel’s Home and Family shares her holiday decorating expertise alongside Keepsake Artist Ken Crow.

Trim Your Tree and More
Get inspired and craft with us! Learn new and clever ways to decorate with and display your Keepsake Ornaments.

The Art of Sculpting
Have you ever wondered how Keepsake artists sculpt the ornaments? You might be surprised. Come experience all the ways to sculpt and show us your craft with Keepsake Artists Kristina Gaughran, Sharon Visker and Anita Marra Rogers.

Pack-It-Up
Expert advice and new ways to think outside-the-box to store your Keepsake Ornaments.


World of Miniatures
Get inspired on how to go big with your little minis.

Paint Your Own Keepsake Ornament
Relax, unwind and paint your very own Gingerbread House ornament.

Keepsake Lounge
Sit back, get comfy and enjoy Keepsake videos old and new.

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2024-03-11T22:30:19-06:00November 26th, 2018|

The Art of Keepsakes (AOK) Traveling Show – Chicago, IL

Event Date: August 2, 2003

Location & Contact Information:

Mariott’s Lincolnshire Resort
10 Marriott Dr.
Lincolnshire, IL 60069

(800) 228-9290

Attending Artists

Robert Chad

Robert Chad

Tracy Larsen

Lynn Norton

Sue Tague

Duane Unruh

Local Club Dinner

Each local club member attending the Friday night dinner received a repaint of the 6th in the “A Pony For Christmas series” Keepsake ornament.

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2022-03-15T21:03:31-06:00April 21st, 2018|

2001 KOCC 15th Anniversary JUBILEE – Las Vegas, NV

Event Date: Saturday, August 4, 2001

Start Time: 8:00 a.m.
End Time: 2:00 p.m.

Location and Contact Information:

Rio Hotel & Casino
3700 W. Flamingo Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89103

(702) 252-7777

Hotel Reservations: $159/night Suite

Attending Artists

Patricia Andrews

Robert Chad

Robert Chad

Joanne Eschrich

Dill Rhodus

Sue Tague

LaDene Votruba

Just Desserts! Local Club Tour

An informal drop in event (for local club members) that was contested on the eve of each Jubilee event.

Start time: 7:00 p.m. (program ran from 7:15 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.)
End time: 9:00 p.m.

Each local club member attending the Friday night gathering received a repaint of the Sharing Santa’s Snacks.

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2018-04-12T15:51:54-06:00April 11th, 2018|

Artists on Tour – Oakland, CA

Event Date: August 14, 1999

Start Time: 8:00 a.m.
End Time:
5:00 p.m.

Location and Contact Information:

Oakland Marriot City Center
1001 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94607

(510) 451-4000

Reservations: $109/night (ask for “Hallmark Artists On Tour” rate)

Attending Artists

John “Collin” Francis

Tammy Haddix

Dill Rhodus

Robert Chad

Robert Chad

Don Palmiter

Sue Tague

2025-01-27T20:09:51-06:00April 10th, 2018|

Artists on Tour – Milwaukee, WI

Event Date: July 31, 1999

Start Time: 8:00 a.m.
End Time:
5:00 p.m.

Location and Contact Information:

Milwaukee Hilton
509 W. Wisconsin Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53203

(414) 271-7250

Reservations: $100/night (ask for “Hallmark Artists On Tour” rate)

Attending Artists

Robert Chad

Robert Chad

Joyce Lyle

Sue Tague

Joanne Eschrich

Ed Seale

LaDene Votruba

2025-01-27T20:58:38-06:00April 10th, 2018|

All Aboard for 20 Years of Memories – Kansas City, MO

Event Date: Saturday, August 4, 2007

Location:

The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center
One East Pershing Rd.
Kansas City, MO 64108

(888) 627-8538

Start Time: Charter Members were allowed to enter ballroom at 8:30 a.m.
End Time: 5:00 p.m.

Hotel Reservations: $115.00/night (mention Hallmark Keepsake Ornament Event)

Attending Artists

Joanne Eschrich

Edythe Kegrize

Kristina Gaughran

Linda Sickman

Terri Steiger

Sue Tague

Diana McGehee

Jennifer Swanson

Lisa Vogel

Local Club Dinner

Date: Friday, August 24, 2007

During the Friday night dinner a slide show presentation commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the Keepsake Ornament Club was shown. KOC members was ask to submit pictures from previous KOC events by Friday, June 1st for the slide show. (Photographs were not returned.)

Each local club member attending the Friday night dinner received a repaint of the 10th in series “A Pony For Christmas” Keepsake ornament.

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2024-01-02T18:20:17-06:00April 8th, 2018|

Welcome to Keepsake Lane – St. Louis, MO

Event Date: Saturday, September 10, 2005

Location & Contact Information:

Millennium Hotel St. Louis
200 South 4th St.
St. Louis, MO  63102

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

Attending Artists

Robert Chad

Robert Chad

Joanne Eschrich

Linda Sickman

Sue Tague

Lane Feuer

Lisa Vogel

Note:  Lane Feurer replaced Rudy Garcia, who was originally scheduled to attend.

Local Club Dinner

Event Date: Friday, September 9, 2005

Event Location:

Millennium Hotel St. Louis
Missouri and Meramec Sections of the Grand Ballroom

Start Time: Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
End Time: 9:00 pm.

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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2024-09-20T22:10:00-06:00April 6th, 2018|

2012 In-Store Signings – Citrus Heights, CA

Sacramento Valley Ornament Club’s In-Store Artist Signing Event
(Grand Prize Winner)

Event Date: Saturday, September 8, 2012

Location & Contact Information:

Mark’s Hallmark
6170 Sunrise Mall
Citrus Heights, CA 95610

(916) 722-3655

Attending Artists

Joanne Eschrich

Becky Hottel

Sue Tague

*Due to health related issues, Lynn Norton, the signing retired artist has been replaced with 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.

News

Event Recap

Father Christmas
By Joanne Eshrich

Features Santa wearing a hunter green pine needle print gown (with a gold cording tied belt) and an open full-length red coat (trimmed with a gold accented red ribbon), with white lining and a white-fur trimmed hood.  He has a green laurel wreath on his head, tan mittens and brown boots. He is holding a thin gold staff in his left hand and has his signature bag over his right shoulder.

Surrounded by Caring
By Joanne Eshrich

Porcelain and fabric. Features a snow angel with a wire halo and wings (beaded with pink and clear beads). The signature pink breast cancer awareness
ribbon has been knitted into a scarf and placed around the angel’s neck.  Base captioned with inspirational words and sayings including: INSPIRING, surrounded by love, warm, and COURAGE.

In 2013 and 2014, Hallmark will donate $2 from each ornament sold to Susan G. Komen™ with a combined minimum guaranteed donation of $100,000.

Somebunny New to Love
Babys’ First Christmas
By Becky Hottel

Features a white fleece bunny, with red and green polka dots inside his ears, standing on a dated red I-frame platform with peppermint wheels.  He has a green ribbon, with a red gift tag, tied around his neck.  Captioned: somebunny new to love (on tag) Baby’s 1st christmas 2013 (on ribbon).

Wiggly-Giggly Penguin
By Sue Tague and Robert Hurlburt
Club Exclusive

Features a stout little penguin with beaded flippers with a red ball ornament dangling from its right wing. He is wearing a sculpted scarf and knit style hat.  The scarf is red with white polka dots and green fringe.  The hat is green with a red brim and white pom-pom.  Captioned: (on brim) Snow Time Like Christmas. Engraved: (on belly) Wiggles & Giggles (repeatedly throughout).  His (yellow) feet serve as the clapper.

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2023-01-14T23:50:12-06:00March 26th, 2018|

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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2022-12-29T23:29:53-06:00March 26th, 2018|
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