Jolly Old St. Nick

One of Keepsake Artist Tracy Larsen’s favorite memories from childhood remains the family’s annual outing to select a fresh Christmas tree for their home, a tradition he continues today with his own kids. “We do have some artificial trees just because we have enough ornaments to cover two or three…or four,” he says when speaking of their vast collection.

Tom Best

Known from an early age as “that kid who could draw,” Tom Best seemed destined to become an artist. What started as doodles and sketches for his friends and classmates eventually led to more masterful works of art, always intended to make someone smile. Now a pillar of the Hallmark Keepsake Studio, Tom has happily evolved into “that guy who makes ornaments.”