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Reveal: 2017 Western Conference Champions Keepsake Ornament

Nashville Predators® 2017 Western Conference Champions
Special Edition

For the very first time, the Nashville Predators® are NHL Western Conference champs. Commemorate the 2017 hockey season and celebrate your love for the Preds with this Keepsake Ornament. But don’t wait too long to order this special piece of Nashville pride—supplies of this collectible Keepsake Ornament are limited.


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Available at participating Hallmark Gold Crown Stores and on Hallmark.com

October 11th, 2017|0 Comments

QVC Exclusives

In addition to the QVC Exclusive repaint of the 2017 Season’s Treatings Miniature Tree Set that will be available on November 12, QVC will have 2 exclusive licensed ornament sets.

Princess Pumps
Disney Princess
Set of 4 ornaments

Superhero Sneakers
MARVEL
Set of four ornaments

October 10th, 2017|0 Comments

2018 Sneak Peek: New York Comic Con (Pop Culture)

In conjunction with New York Comic Con, Hallmark provided a sneak peek of some of the pop culture ornaments that will be released in 2018. Amongst the designs shown were (7 previously divulged images and 5 newly revealed pictures.)


Harry Potter™

First Impressions
Harry Potter

Newt Scamander’s™ Niffler
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them™


Star Wars™

TIE Fighter™
Star Wars™: A New Hope™
Storytellers Collection

Millennium Falcon™
Star Wars™: A New Hope™
Storytellers Collection

Boba Fett™
Star Wars™

C-3PO™
Star Wars™

A Rebellious Rescue
Star Wars™: Return of the Jedi™


STAR TREK

U.S.S. Discovery™
STAR TREK: Discovery™

“The Naked Time”
STAR TREK™

Starfleet Tricorder™
STAR TREK


2001: A Space Odyssey


DC Comics

HAL 9000
2001: A Space Odyssey™ (1968)

 

BATGIRL™
DC SUPER HERO GIRLS™

October 7th, 2017|0 Comments

2018 Sneak Peek: STAR TREK™

“The Naked Time” (1966)
STAR TREK™

In conjunction with the official STAR TREK Convention in Las Vegas, August 2-6, 2017, Hallmark revealed the next TOS scene that will be memorialized as a Keepsake Ornament in 2018. It is “The Naked Time.”

August 4th, 2017|0 Comments

2018 Sneak Peek: WELCOME to Keepsakes VILLAGE

Although the WELCOME to Keepsakes VILLAGE, KOC 30th Anniversary Event celebrated the last three decades that the national club has existed, it also gave a glimpse into what is to come by revealing several 2018 offerings. Throughout various seminars and at the Friday Night Special presentation, 2018 Sneak peeks were either shared during the presentations or included in the room decor.

During “A Close Look at Keepsake History,” Charles V. Young (Product Development Manager) and Samantha Bradbee (Hallmark Historian) talked about the origins and history of Keepsakes, including several favorite series and revealed what is in store for 2018.

Festive Firs Christmas Tree Farm
Nostalgic Houses and Shops
35th in the series.

1938 GMC® Pickup
Nostalgic Houses and Shops
Special Edition

Companion to Festive Firs Christmas Tree Farm.
(Referenced but not shown.)

2245P Texas Special Locomotive
LIONEL® Trains
23rd in the series.

LIONEL® 2245C Texas Special “B” Unit

LIONEL® 2436 “Summit” Observation Car

Movie Night
Snowball and Tuxedo
18th in the series.

Thru the Mirror (1936)
Mickey’s Movie Mousterpieces
7th in the series.

Charlie Brown
A Charlie Brown Christmas Collection
Storytellers

Linus
A Charlie Brown Christmas Collection

Storytellers

Snoopy
A Charlie Brown Christmas Collection

Storytellers

Schroeder
A Charlie Brown Christmas Collection

Storytellers

Lucy
A Charlie Brown Christmas Collection

Storytellers

During the “Holiday Décor Tutorials,” “Holly Jolly Delight,” the 9th in the Christmas Cupcake series was incorporated in one of the four decorating projects which was comprised of confectionary delights on a multi-tiered cake stand along with a couple of other domed cake stands.

Holly Jolly Delight
Christmas Cupcakes
9th in the series.

During the “Keepsake Innovation Panel,” Phu Dang (Product Design Engineer), Kurt Gaulke (Product Design Manager) and Jean Newton (Senior Engineer) talked about the making of some of Hallmark’s most innovative ornament designs including the “Star Wars Storytellers Collection” and “Santa’s Christmas Clock.” At the end of the presentation, Phu shared a working model of the Snowflake Tree Topper which will be included in the 2018 Keepsake Ornament line.

Christmas Lantern Tabletop Decoration
(Product in Development)
Features new innovative technology that will paint the room with sound.
(Referenced but not shown.)

 

Stunning Snowflake Tree Topper

 

As part of the “Friday Night Special, 30th KOC Anniversary Presentation,” Nicole Reid (Product Director Keepsake Ornaments) shared several exciting 2018 Sneak Peeks.

Millennium Falcon™
Star Wars™ Collection
Storytellers
TIE Fighter™
Star Wars™ Collection
Storytellers
Merry Mickey
Disney Christmas Carolers Collection
Storytellers
Gleeful Goofy
Disney Christmas Carolers Collection
Storytellers
Jolly Donald
Disney Christmas Carolers Collection
Storytellers
NOTE: Commemorative art print included in Limited-Edition Collector’s Set.

Porcelain  Tabletop Tree

Journey to the Stars
Christmas Carnival
1st in a five-part series.
August 4th, 2017|0 Comments

2018 Sneak Peek: Barbie™

In conjunction with the National Barbie® Doll Collectors Convention (NBDCC), Hallmark provided a Sneak Peek of some of the Barbie ornaments in next years line. Amongst the 2018 ornaments revealed were:

Soda Shop
Barbie™ Ornament

Skipper™
Barbie™ Ornament

Glam Gown
Barbie™ Ornament

July 25th, 2017|0 Comments

Home & Family: Hallmark artist Robert Hurlburt

On Friday, Hallmark Keepsake Artist Robert Hurlburt made an appearance on the Hallmark Channel’s HOME & FAMILY show. During the segment, he breaks down how a Hallmark ornament gets made, starting with working alongside engineers for the design. Robert jokes that his biggest fans are his very own grandkids.

Watch the video

July 25th, 2017|0 Comments

2018 Sneak Peek: D23 Expo

In conjunction with this years D23 Expo, Hallmark revealed four Disney Keepsake Ornaments (one premium design and three Storytellers) that are set to be released in 2018.

Cinderella’s Castle
Disney Cinderella

Disney Christmas Carolers
Collector’s Set
Limited Edition
Storytellers

July 15th, 2017|0 Comments

2017 Reveal: Holiday Barbie® Ornaments

The wait is over. Here she is! Inspired by the 2017 Holiday Barbie™ Dolls, these Keepsake Ornaments are a must-have for collectors of all ages and the perfect way to celebrate the Barbie™ tradition of fabulous holiday fashions.

As the vear comes to a close, celebrate the occasions that made you smile, the dreams that moved vou and wishes that made you hopeful. Every jovful moment in life becomes a sparkling memory in our hearts. Barbie is adorned with a gleaming star to commemorate all those wondrous moments. May your 2017 Holiday Barbie™ keepsake inspire vou to dream bigger, to live boldly and always shine brightly.

Holiday Barbie™ Ornament
3rd in the series.
Inspired by the 2017 Holiday Barbie™ Doll

July 12th, 2017|0 Comments

Reveal: Pittsburgh Penguins 2017 Stanley Cup Champions Hockey Ornament

For the second year in a row, the Pittsburgh Penguins® are World Champs! Showcase your love for the Penguins and commemorate their back-to-back championships. But don’t wait too long to order your special piece of Penguin pride—supplies of this collectible Keepsake Ornament are limited.  Starts shipping June 29, 2017.

Pittsburgh Penguins®
2017 Stanley Cup® Champions
Special Edition

June 12th, 2017|0 Comments
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