When Kris Gaughran creates Keepsake Ornament. family always comes to mind. Sci-fi characters prompt thoughts of her husband and her brother (who are also fans.) Cute, sweet characters like penguins and fairies evoke happy memories of her sons and her nieces. “The biggest influences on my work,” she says, “are definitely the family I grew up with and the family I’m building now.”

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Friendly Fairies
6th and Final in the series.

Features a pigtailed fairy carrying a glittery snow cone treat that's almost as big as she is—but not nearly as sweet! Collect all 6 ornaments to complete the Friendly Fairies series! Also coordinates with the beloved Fairy Messengers Keepsake Ornament series.

  • Artist: Kristina Gaughran
  • Released: 2018 (June)
  • Retail Price: $15.99 USA/$19.99 CAN
  • Material(s): plastic
  • Dimensions: 3.12" w. x 3.56" h. x 1.81" d.
  • SKU: QHA9141
  • Produced in: Sri Lanka
  • Production Date(s): 

When Keepsake Artist Kris Gaughran started thinking of ideas for the July version of Friendly Fairies, a new month-by-month spinoff of her Fairy Messenger series, she wanted to try sparklers or fireworks. Since the fairies are supposed to be tiny, she pairs them with larger objects to make the difference more obvious. But nothing gave her the balance she needed. Until she thought of a snow cone.

“We molded the snow cone in clear and did hits of color to get the different flavors of ice,” Kris said. “Once I painted over the bottom part of the cone and added the fireworks, it resembled the paper cone they come in.”

Not only did the snow cone work as the perfect shape for the fairy to hold, it also made her think back to the Clarke County fairgrounds in her home state of Iowa.

“One of my favorite events was the county fair. I loved all the rides and games,” Kris said. “Snow cones were a great treat, mostly at the fair. My friends and I would also walk over to the local Dairy Queen.”

She didn’t grow up on a farm, so there were no cows or horses to enter at the fair. Instead, she entered things she’d sewn, sculpted or baked. There was also a pet category, and she entered her cat. “I think I still have that ribbon somewhere.”

“And since she’s meant to be really summery, I gave her the pigtails and overalls-type short pants.” Did she wear pigtails as a kid? “Oh yes! Mostly when I was really little.” And why does that look mean summer to you? “Because it’s hot!”

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Each ornament in this six-part series features a friendly fairy in a spirited pose.

Description

Friendly Fairies
6th and Final in the series.
Features a pigtailed fairy carrying a glittery snow cone treat that's almost as big as she is—but not nearly as sweet! Collect all 6 ornaments to complete the Friendly Fairies series! Also coordinates with the beloved Fairy Messengers Keepsake Ornament series.

  • Artist: Kristina Gaughran
  • Released: 2018 (June)
  • Retail Price: $15.99 USA/$19.99 CAN
  • Material(s): plastic
  • Dimensions: 3.12" w. x 3.56" h. x 1.81" d.
  • SKU: QHA9141
  • Produced in: Sri Lanka
  • Production Date(s): 

When Keepsake Artist Kris Gaughran started thinking of ideas for the July version of Friendly Fairies, a new month-by-month spinoff of her Fairy Messenger series, she wanted to try sparklers or fireworks. Since the fairies are supposed to be tiny, she pairs them with larger objects to make the difference more obvious. But nothing gave her the balance she needed. Until she thought of a snow cone.

“We molded the snow cone in clear and did hits of color to get the different flavors of ice,” Kris said. “Once I painted over the bottom part of the cone and added the fireworks, it resembled the paper cone they come in.”

Not only did the snow cone work as the perfect shape for the fairy to hold, it also made her think back to the Clarke County fairgrounds in her home state of Iowa.

“One of my favorite events was the county fair. I loved all the rides and games,” Kris said. “Snow cones were a great treat, mostly at the fair. My friends and I would also walk over to the local Dairy Queen.”

She didn’t grow up on a farm, so there were no cows or horses to enter at the fair. Instead, she entered things she’d sewn, sculpted or baked. There was also a pet category, and she entered her cat. “I think I still have that ribbon somewhere.”

“And since she’s meant to be really summery, I gave her the pigtails and overalls-type short pants.” Did she wear pigtails as a kid? “Oh yes! Mostly when I was really little.” And why does that look mean summer to you? “Because it’s hot!”

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Related Ornaments

Each ornament in this six-part series features a friendly fairy in a spirited pose.