“All children dream on Christmas Eve,” says Keepsake Ornament artist Duane Unruh. “A little child, dreaming in color, might envision Santa flying across a starlit sky with a vapor trail of stars behind him. His elegant Victorian–style sleigh would have lanterns to guide him, beautiful reindeer in magnificent harnesses and-of course—a wonderful bag of toys to make dreams come true!” This design is one of two chosen for the 1997 Artist’s Studio Collection, which highlights ornaments with rich detailing or special features… true treasures of the season.
Description
Event Exclusive
Year-dated 1997
This repainted version of the 1997 Santa’s Magical Sleigh ornament was issued in limited quantities and only available (Local Club Exhibit Contest prize) at the 1997 Keepsake Ornament events.
- Artist: Duane Unruh
- Released: 1997 (AOT Events)
- Retail Price: FREE (valued at $24.00 USA)
- Material(s): plastic
- Dimensions: 3" h.
- SKU: 1QX6672
- Produced in: China
- Production Date(s):
Alternate Versions
Santa's Magical Sleigh
Artist's Studio Collection
local Clubs have special opportunities and Artists On Tour This year, Artists On Tour (AOT) and the final 10 stops on the Local Club Tour go hand in hand! “We’d be thrilled to see as many of you as space allows at both events – at the Local Club meeting on Friday night and the Artists On Tour on Saturday,” says Tex Ann Kraft, assistant manager of the Hallmark Keepsake Ornament Collectors Club. “You’re welcome to attend one of the events without attending the other. Participate as you can – we guarantee that it will add to your collecting fun!” There are especially fun opportunities for local clubs to get Local club exhibit contest Is your club’s specially wreaths and trees? Community projects and nonprofit work? Great meeting speakers and home tours. The unique and creative ideas that you and your fellow local club members seek have as your personal trademarks have a place at AOT! “Enter the AOT Local Club Exhibit Contest, and we’ll reward your creativity!” says Tex Ann. Every local club that enters will get a participation gift – a special event-exclusive Keepsake Ornament prize to use at the club’s discretion (raffle, charity auction, etc.) And each member of the local club whose exhibit is judged by the attending Hallmark Keepsake Ornament studio artists as their “Artists Favorite” exhibit each will receive the event exclusive Keepsake Ornament prize (up to 50 per winning club). “Go all out!” says Tex Ann. “This is an opportunity to show videos of local club events, display your decorating ideas, share local club albums, showcase lapel pins…the possibilities are as endless as your creativity!” “local Clubs have special opportunities and Artists On Tour.” Collectively Speaking August 1997: 1 Congratulations Hearty congratulations to the winners of the Local Club Exhibit Contest that took place during Artists On Tour! The contest challenge local clubs to decorate booths using their own creativity and, of course, Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments or Hallmark Collectibles. “More than 60 local clubs entered, and every entry was outstanding,” says Tex Ann Kraft, assistant manager of the national Club. “The Keepsake Ornament artists who judged in each city still are talking about how difficult it was to choose winners.” If you’d like to contact the winning clubs to get more information or photos, the national Club you can help. Call us toll free at 1-800-523-5839 to get a list of local clubs and their addresses by state. Here’s a list of the winners and the retail sponsors! “Congratulations.” Collectively Speaking December 1997: 2 In Santa’s Magical Sleigh, childhood dreams take shape. Sculpted by Duane Unruh, the beautiful sleigh is detailed with ornate scrollwork, and it’s loaded with toys. You’ll notice the reindeer are flying without reins. “It’s a child’s dreams, those reindeer already know where to go,” Duane explains. “They’re magical; Santa can relax and let them guide the way.” “Artist Celebrate Your Holiday Traditions.” Collector’s Courier 11 Number Four 1997: 1 Artist Studio Collection – Designates Keepsake Ornaments with elaborate detailing or special features… true treasures of the sculptor’s art. NOTE: Members of the winning local club, at each event, received a repainted version of Santa’s Magical Sleigh. Hallmark also acknowledged the efforts of all the local clubs, who participated in the contest, by awarding each participating club two of these special repaints, one for the club and one for the club sponsor.
Full House of Cards, Gallipolis, OH
Something Special Hallmark, Warren, MI
Wright’s Hallmark, Visalia, CA
Margaret’s Hallmark, Asheville, NC
Sherman’s Hallmark, Tulsa, OK
John’s Hallmark, Green Bay, WI
Three Cheers Hallmark, Meriden, CT
Balsam’s Hallmark, Brockton, MD
Coach House, Harlingen, TX
Annie’s Hallmark, Carol’s Hallmark, Coach House, Jean’s Hallmark, Jim’s Hallmark, Martie’s Hallmark, Pattis Hallmark, Plunkett’s Hallmark, Wendy’s Hallmark; Tuscon, AZ
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Description
Event Exclusive
Year-dated 1997
This repainted version of the 1997 Santa’s Magical Sleigh ornament was issued in limited quantities and only available (Local Club Exhibit Contest prize) at the 1997 Keepsake Ornament events.
- Artist: Duane Unruh
- Released: 1997 (AOT Events)
- Retail Price: FREE (valued at $24.00 USA)
- Material(s): plastic
- Dimensions: 3" h.
- SKU: 1QX6672
- Produced in: China
- Production Date(s):
local Clubs have special opportunities and Artists On Tour
This year, Artists On Tour (AOT) and the final 10 stops on the Local Club Tour go hand in hand!
“We’d be thrilled to see as many of you as space allows at both events – at the Local Club meeting on Friday night and the Artists On Tour on Saturday,” says Tex Ann Kraft, assistant manager of the Hallmark Keepsake Ornament Collectors Club. “You’re welcome to attend one of the events without attending the other. Participate as you can – we guarantee that it will add to your collecting fun!”
There are especially fun opportunities for local clubs to get
Local club exhibit contest
Is your club’s specially wreaths and trees? Community projects and nonprofit work? Great meeting speakers and home tours.
The unique and creative ideas that you and your fellow local club members seek have as your personal trademarks have a place at AOT!
“Enter the AOT Local Club Exhibit Contest, and we’ll reward your creativity!” says Tex Ann. Every local club that enters will get a participation gift – a special event-exclusive Keepsake Ornament prize to use at the club’s discretion (raffle, charity auction, etc.) And each member of the local club whose exhibit is judged by the attending Hallmark Keepsake Ornament studio artists as their “Artists Favorite” exhibit each will receive the event exclusive Keepsake Ornament prize (up to 50 per winning club).
“Go all out!” says Tex Ann. “This is an opportunity to show videos of local club events, display your decorating ideas, share local club albums, showcase lapel pins…the possibilities are as endless as your creativity!”
“local Clubs have special opportunities and Artists On Tour.” Collectively Speaking August 1997: 1
Congratulations
Hearty congratulations to the winners of the Local Club Exhibit Contest that took place during Artists On Tour! The contest challenge local clubs to decorate booths using their own creativity and, of course, Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments or Hallmark Collectibles.
“More than 60 local clubs entered, and every entry was outstanding,” says Tex Ann Kraft, assistant manager of the national Club. “The Keepsake Ornament artists who judged in each city still are talking about how difficult it was to choose winners.” If you’d like to contact the winning clubs to get more information or photos, the national Club you can help. Call us toll free at 1-800-523-5839 to get a list of local clubs and their addresses by state. Here’s a list of the winners and the retail sponsors!
- Cincinnati AOT – The Buckeye Keepsake Memories Ornament Club
Full House of Cards, Gallipolis, OH - Detroit AOT – Motor City Roadrunners
Something Special Hallmark, Warren, MI - San Francisco AOT – H.O.L.I.D.A.Y. B.L.I.S.S.
Wright’s Hallmark, Visalia, CA - Atlanta AOT – Mountaineer Ornament Collector’s Club
Margaret’s Hallmark, Asheville, NC - Kansas City AOT – Route 66 Keepsake Collector’s Club
Sherman’s Hallmark, Tulsa, OK - Chicago AOT – Bay Dreamers Ornament Collectors
John’s Hallmark, Green Bay, WI - Philadelphia AOT – New England Ornament Collector’s Club
Three Cheers Hallmark, Meriden, CT - Washington, D.C. AOT – Catch the Spirit
Balsam’s Hallmark, Brockton, MD - Dallas AOT – Tropical Trails of Texas Collector’s Club
Coach House, Harlingen, TX - Los Angeles AOT – Desert Friends
Annie’s Hallmark, Carol’s Hallmark, Coach House, Jean’s Hallmark, Jim’s Hallmark, Martie’s Hallmark, Pattis Hallmark, Plunkett’s Hallmark, Wendy’s Hallmark; Tuscon, AZ
“Congratulations.” Collectively Speaking December 1997: 2
In Santa’s Magical Sleigh, childhood dreams take shape. Sculpted by Duane Unruh, the beautiful sleigh is detailed with ornate scrollwork, and it’s loaded with toys. You’ll notice the reindeer are flying without reins. “It’s a child’s dreams, those reindeer already know where to go,” Duane explains. “They’re magical; Santa can relax and let them guide the way.”
“Artist Celebrate Your Holiday Traditions.” Collector’s Courier 11 Number Four 1997: 1
Artist Studio Collection – Designates Keepsake Ornaments with elaborate detailing or special features… true treasures of the sculptor’s art.
NOTE: Members of the winning local club, at each event, received a repainted version of Santa’s Magical Sleigh. Hallmark also acknowledged the efforts of all the local clubs, who participated in the contest, by awarding each participating club two of these special repaints, one for the club and one for the club sponsor.
Alternate Versions
Santa's Magical Sleigh
Artist's Studio Collection
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