2024 Event: Hallmark CHRISTMAS EXPERIENCE KOC Weekend
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KEEPSAKE
– ORNAMENT CLUB –
Weekend
(12/5–12/7)
Member Exclusive Package
Limited Inventory
TICKETS GO LIVE FRIDAY, JUNE 28 at 10am CST
Limit one ticket package per KOC member.*
- Limited-edition event ornament (available for purchase when you buy your KOC ticket package)
- Meet your favorite Keepsake artists,
- Attend artist signings,
- Get insider info,
- Plus enjoy magic, memories and so much more.
Member Exclusive Package – $199
Limited Edition Pre-Signed Event Ornament
This event exclusive ornament will only be available for purchase when you buy your KOC ticket package.
This whimsical Santa Claus Christmas tree ornament carries a wrapped present for someone special. The pom-pom attachment on his hat and ribbon bow on the package add a sweet finishing touch. This ornament will be pre-signed by Keepsake Artist Tammy Haddix.
Only KOC Members will have the exclusive opportunity to purchase this event exclusive ornament. One per member, while supplies last.
KOC Artist Signing Sessions – Bring your ornaments for artist signings
As part of the Keepsake Ornament Club Member Exclusive Package, you’ll have the opportunity to get up to 12 ornaments signed during this exclusive KOC event at the Hallmark Christmas Experience. Limit 2 signatures per artist.
Artist signings will be held at various times Thursday, December 5 thru Saturday, December 7.
During ticket package purchasing, you’ll select two (2) session times and artist groupings
to attend (for example, session 1 – option A and session 2 – option B).
KOC Artist Panel Discussions – You’ll have exclusive access to discussion panels and sneak peeks.
- Session One: Keepsake Studio Memories
Thursday Evening, December 5 | Exact time to be announced
Join us for a fun look behind the scenes of the Keepsake Studio! Hear from artists about their favorite holiday and studio memories and see some never-before seen video footage. - Session Two: Sneak Peeks & What’s to Come
Friday Morning, December 6 | Exact time to be announced
Join us for a special session where we’ll get to hear what some of our studio artists have been up to and even get to see sneak peeks of what’s coming up from the Keepsake Studio!
Exclusive extras – Enjoy a ticket to the Light Walk, a Limited Edition KOC Art Print and a KOC Commemorative Weekend Lanyard as our gifts to you.
Special savings – You’ll receive a Food & Drink Voucher on the Square, plus a Discount on Hallmark Merchandise at the Holiday Hallmarket.
*NOTE: To be eligible for purchase, you must be a KOC member as of Thursday, June 27, 2024 by 10:00am CST.
Ornament Spotlight: Rainbow Lorikeet
KOC-exclusive Rainbow
Lorikeet
coming in July
We have a feeling this
one will fly off the shelves!
Keepsake Artist Emma Leturgez-Smith’s newest club-exclusive ornament will brighten any perch on your tree. And it seems destiny took over when deciding what this ornament would be.
Emma explains, “The decision was almost made for me in a weird, fated way. For one of our virtual events in 2022, all the studio artists did a short video with Santa. Those videos were compiled together and shared with club members.
“For my video, the Kansas City Zoo was kind enough to allow our crew to come in and film me in the Rainbow Lorikeet cage! We all showed up bright and early, and I was the first to feed them that day, so they were very eager to see the grapes and fruit nectar cups I had. It didn’t take long before I was covered in parrots. I had so much fun—how could I not create a Rainbow Lorikeet ornament after that!”
Lorikeets are common backyard birds in Australia, and Emma’s knowledge of their habits gave her the perfect inspiration for this beauty’s perch.
“I wanted to try a different type of flower shape. Lorikeets in the wild are fond of bottlebrush flowers, both as a place to hang out and as a food source. A brightly colored pipe cleaner gives a similar fluffy look for this bird’s flower perch.”
An avid bird lover, Emma has three birds in her little flock at home, each with its own distinct personality. She says, “Though I don’t have a Rainbow Lorikeet, one of my parrots does share a few of the same colors. It’s incredible how vibrant the colors are. And Rainbow Lorikeets are very playful and curious, so I gave this one a little head tilt to convey a cute, inquisitive look. To me, the pose is saying the lorikeet is ready to listen to whatever you have to say—or maybe it’s singing a Christmas song!”at they’re peeking at…only they know what ornaments are on their Wish List!
Remember, this ornament is available only to club members. You can pick yours up at Ornament Premiere in July!
“KOC-exclusive Rainbow Lorikeet coming in July.” For Keeps 23 Spring 2024: 3-4.
Message to KOC Members
50 years old and just getting started
It all began with a what-if moment. What if we could create ornaments that would bring people together around their Christmas trees every single year, connecting them with love, laughter and shared memories? In 1973. we launched our little what-if idea with the first collection of what would soon become Keepsake Ornaments. They were classic in their design, beautifully crafted and festive. And they were just the start of a tradition that’s lasted half a century.
Keeping our history in mind, we decided to kick off our 50th year with another question: Now what? Well, the answer is quite simple. We’re going to make ornaments that celebrate all of life’s moments. We’re going to make ornaments more innovative and more sustainable. Most of all, we’re going to make it an amazing year for you, our Keepsake Ornament Club members. Keep vour eyes open throughout the year for fun, engaging content, including a dedicated website. Watch for some very special ornament releases, exclusive online events and giveaways.
In other words, prepare for a year of celebration like you’ve never seen. Because, truth be told, without the support of our Keepsake Ornament Club community, there wouldn’t be 50 years to celebrate. We might make the ornaments, but it’s your love for what we make and the memories you connect with them that got us here. We believe our greatest what-if moments are still ahead of us. And we can’t wait to get started.
“50 vears old and just getting started.” For Keeps 22 Spring 2023: 2-3.
“50 years old and just getting started.” For Keeps 22 Spring 2023: 2-3.
KOC Benefits for 2023
Did you know? 2023 marks the 50th Anniversary of Keepsake Ornaments! Hallmark has extra-special plans in the works just for 2023 Keepsake Ornament Club members, so be sure to join or renew your membership starting November 2, 2022.
Here are some details about the 2023 Keepsake Ornament Club.
2023 Keepsake Ornament Club enrollment is open November 2, 2022- July 31, 2023, with benefits lasting through December 31, 2023.
Benefits include:
- Exclusive Coupons + Savings and Offers
– Up to $30 in coupons, with $5 off $10 coupon in every club mailing.
– More Crown Rewards Bonus Points than anyone else (U.S. only) - Exclusive Access
Shop ornament release events early, including limited quantities and event, offers - KOC Exclusive Dream Book
Receive the KOC Dream Book before it releases in store when you join by January 15, 2023. - Member-Exclusive Ornaments
Opportunities to purchase FIVE members-only ornament designs. - 2023 Dream Box
Our gift to you! Packed full of goodies from the Keepsake Studio, designed just for you. Dream Boxes are valued at $150 and begin shipping in April 2023! - Go Behind the Scenes
Get a look behind the curtain of the Keepsake Studio, with monthly email newsletters and quarterly For Keeps direct mailings filled with stories from our Keepsake artists about the inspiration behind their ornaments. - KOC members-only Facebook Group
Join the KOC members-only Facebook group, where you can interact with Keepsake artists and other members, too.
Remember: 2023 KOC Enrollment opens November 2, 2022, with benefits lasting through Dec. 31, 2023. We invite you to join the family in one of the following ways:
- Visit: https://www.hallmark.com/KOC
- Visit your local Hallmark Gold Crown store and complete your application in-store
- Call 1-800-HALLMARK (1-800-425-5627).