Last year, in an attempt to keep manufacturing cost down, and thus be able to maintain the $14.95 price point of the Beauty of Birds series, Hallmark decided to replace the stylistic rhinestones with glitter spots.

Almost immediately collector began to voice their discontent with this substitution. In addition to posting on Hallmark’s Facebook page and in on-line forms, collectors took their upset with them to last years “KOC 25th Class reunion” national event.  In both the Sneak Peek and Artist seminar’s they asked both the artist (Edythe Kegrize) and the Retail Merchandise Manager about the change and pleaded for the return of the crystals.

As a result of this overwhelming response, Hallmark has restored the gems on this popular series. Look for them on this years Painted Bunting which will arrive in stores in time for Ornament Premiere.

Painted Bunting
8th in the Beauty of Birds series

Last year, in an attempt to keep manufacturing cost down, and thus be able to maintain the $14.95 price point of the Beauty of Birds series, Hallmark decided to replace the stylistic rhinestones with glitter spots.

Almost immediately collector began to voice their discontent with this substitution. In addition to posting on Hallmark’s Facebook page and in on-line forms, collectors took their upset with them to last years “KOC 25th Class reunion” national event.  In both the Sneak Peek and Artist seminar’s they asked both the artist (Edythe Kegrize) and the Retail Merchandise Manager about the change and pleaded for the return of the crystals.

As a result of this overwhelming response, Hallmark has restored the gems on this popular series. Look for them on this years Painted Bunting which will arrive in stores in time for Ornament Premiere.