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Tufted Titmouse

Hallmark Keepsake Artist Emma Leturgez-Smith learned to love art as a child when her grandmother, a stellar painter, gave her art supplies as a gift. Emma left her hometown at 18 to go to art school, where she discovered a love of sculpting—leading he to Hallmark and the Keepsake Studio. Now an official studio member, she can’t wait to share her fun and festive style with ornament enthusiasts everywhere.

Emma Leturgez-Smith

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Keepsake Artist Edythe Kegrize made Hallmark history in 1998 as the first recipient of the company’s Barbara Marshall Award. The award, created to honor the daughter of Hallmark founder J.C. Hall, recognizes the spirit and ability within Hallmark’s creative community. During her six-month sabbatical, Edythe created a series of dolls that demonstrated her talent for figurative work and surface design–and earned her a spot in the Keepsake Studio.

Edythe Kegrize

Description

18th in the series.

A dusty-blue bird with gemstone accents and a branch dangle with a holy leaf and berries. Complete with a sheer ribbon for hanging on the tree.

Artist: Emma Leturgez-Smith and Edythe Kegrize
Released: 2022
Retail Price: $16.99 USA/$21.99 CAN
Material(s): plastic, metal & rhinestones
Dimensions: 3.61" w. x 2.78" h. x 1.41" d.
SKU: QXR9063
Produced in: Sri Lanka
Production Date(s):

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Description

18th in the series.
A dusty-blue bird with gemstone accents and a branch dangle with a holy leaf and berries. Complete with a sheer ribbon for hanging on the tree.

Artist: Emma Leturgez-Smith and Edythe Kegrize
Released: 2022
Retail Price: $16.99 USA/$21.99 CAN
Material(s): plastic, metal & rhinestones
Dimensions: 3.61" w. x 2.78" h. x 1.41" d.
SKU: QXR9063
Produced in: Sri Lanka
Production Date(s):

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Each ornament in this series portrays a different bird carrying a small gift of nature.

digital DREAMBOOK Team2025-02-20T11:18:12-06:00February 1st, 2022|

Artist Insights: The Beauty of Birds

Hallmark sat down with Emma to discuss her Tufted Titmouse ornament releasing in March this year. Enjoy!

The inspiration for the 18th in series ornament was a collaboration between Emma and retired Keepsake Artist Edythe Kegrize. Emma said, “the Tufted Titmouse was a sketched design that Edythe had already finished before retiring. From there, it was my responsibility to make sure I kept with Edythe’s vision while sculpting. In that way, it was kind of like an extra step of practice before taking over the series completely.” We can’t wait to see where Emma’s takes this series in the future! Do you agree?

When Emma mentioned she brought Edythe’s vision to life while sculpting, we had more questions and Emma answered! Of her process, she mentioned, “it was sculpted entirely digitally! Which is always a bit tricky when starting from a 3D sketch, but not really anything new for Keepsake artists.”

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digital DREAMBOOK Team2022-02-04T03:36:00-06:00January 28th, 2022|

Rose-Breasted Grosbeak

Keepsake Artist Edythe Kegrize made Hallmark history in 1998 as the first recipient of the company’s Barbara Marshall Award. The award, created to honor the daughter of Hallmark founder J.C. Hall, recognizes the spirit and ability within Hallmark’s creative community. During her six-month sabbatical, Edythe created a series of dolls that demonstrated her talent for figurative work and surface design–and earned her a spot in the Keepsake Studio.

Edythe Kegrize

Description

Event Exclusive

A handsome Rose-Breasted Grosbeak. Gem details and metallic gold embellishments pair with a dangling conifer branch and pine cone charm.

This repainted version of the 17th in the Beauty of Birds series was issued in limited quantities and first available as a 2021 Keepsake Ornament Club event exclusive.

Artist: Edythe Kegrize
Released: 2021 (August 7)
Retail Price: $16.99 USA/$21.99 CAN
Material(s): plastic, metal & rhinestones
Dimensions: 3.44" w. x 2.87" h. x 1.28" d.
SKU: QKC9172
Produced in: Sri Lanka
Production Date(s):

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Evening Grosbeak
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17th in the series.

Lady Evening Grosbeak
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Each ornament in this series portrays a different bird carrying a small gift of nature.

Description

Event Exclusive
A handsome Rose-Breasted Grosbeak. Gem details and metallic gold embellishments pair with a dangling conifer branch and pine cone charm.

This repainted version of the 17th in the Beauty of Birds series was issued in limited quantities and first available as a 2021 Keepsake Ornament Club event exclusive.

Artist: Edythe Kegrize
Released: 2021 (August 7)
Retail Price: $16.99 USA/$21.99 CAN
Material(s): plastic, metal & rhinestones
Dimensions: 3.44" w. x 2.87" h. x 1.28" d.
SKU: QKC9172
Produced in: Sri Lanka
Production Date(s):

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Evening Grosbeak
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17th in the series.

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The Beauty of Birds
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digital DREAMBOOK Team2025-02-20T10:35:27-06:00May 24th, 2021|

Lady Evening Grosbeak

Keepsake Artist Edythe Kegrize made Hallmark history in 1998 as the first recipient of the company’s Barbara Marshall Award. The award, created to honor the daughter of Hallmark founder J.C. Hall, recognizes the spirit and ability within Hallmark’s creative community. During her six-month sabbatical, Edythe created a series of dolls that demonstrated her talent for figurative work and surface design–and earned her a spot in the Keepsake Studio.

Edythe Kegrize

This ornament was issued in limited quantities and first available at the 2021 Keepsake Ornament Premiere event.

Description

Limited Edition

This ornament was issued in limited quantities and first available at the 2021 Keepsake Ornament Premiere event.

Artist: Edythe Kegrize
Released: 2021 (Ornament Premiere)
Retail Price: $17.99 USA/$21.99 CAN
Material(s): plastic, metal & rhinestones
Dimensions: 3.31" w. x 2.87" h. x 1.47" d.
SKU: QXE3225
Produced in: Sri Lanka
Production Date(s):

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Evening Grosbeak
The Beauty of Birds
17th in the series.

Rose-Breasted Grosbeak
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Each ornament in this series portrays a different bird carrying a small gift of nature.

Description

Limited Edition
This ornament was issued in limited quantities and first available at the 2021 Keepsake Ornament Premiere event.

Artist: Edythe Kegrize
Released: 2021 (Ornament Premiere)
Retail Price: $17.99 USA/$21.99 CAN
Material(s): plastic, metal & rhinestones
Dimensions: 3.31" w. x 2.87" h. x 1.47" d.
SKU: QXE3225
Produced in: Sri Lanka
Production Date(s):

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Evening Grosbeak
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17th in the series.

Rose-Breasted Grosbeak
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Each ornament in this series portrays a different bird carrying a small gift of nature.

digital DREAMBOOK Team2025-02-20T10:13:51-06:00March 28th, 2021|

Evening Grosbeak

Keepsake Artist Edythe Kegrize made Hallmark history in 1998 as the first recipient of the company’s Barbara Marshall Award. The award, created to honor the daughter of Hallmark founder J.C. Hall, recognizes the spirit and ability within Hallmark’s creative community. During her six-month sabbatical, Edythe created a series of dolls that demonstrated her talent for figurative work and surface design–and earned her a spot in the Keepsake Studio.

Edythe Kegrize

Description

17th in the series.

Artist: Edythe Kegrize
Released: 2021 (February 15)
Retail Price: $16.99 USA/$21.99 CAN
Material(s): plastic, metal & rhinestones
Dimensions: 3.44" w. x 2.87" h. x 1.28" d.
SKU: QXR9172
Produced in: Sri Lanka
Production Date(s):

Related designs

Lady Evening Grosbeak
The Beauty of Birds
Limited Quantity

Rose-Breasted Grosbeak
The Beauty of Birds
Member Exclusive

Downloads

Series PDF

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Each ornament in this series portrays a different bird carrying a small gift of nature.

Description

17th in the series.

Artist: Edythe Kegrize
Released: 2021 (February 15)
Retail Price: $16.99 USA/$21.99 CAN
Material(s): plastic, metal & rhinestones
Dimensions: 3.44" w. x 2.87" h. x 1.28" d.
SKU: QXR9172
Produced in: Sri Lanka
Production Date(s):

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Lady Evening Grosbeak
The Beauty of Birds
Limited Quantity

Rose-Breasted Grosbeak
The Beauty of Birds
Member Exclusive

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Each ornament in this series portrays a different bird carrying a small gift of nature.

digital DREAMBOOK Team2025-02-20T09:49:02-06:00January 15th, 2021|

Lady Black-Throated Blue Warbler

Keepsake Artist Edythe Kegrize made Hallmark history in 1998 as the first recipient of the company’s Barbara Marshall Award. The award, created to honor the daughter of Hallmark founder J.C. Hall, recognizes the spirit and ability within Hallmark’s creative community. During her six-month sabbatical, Edythe created a series of dolls that demonstrated her talent for figurative work and surface design–and earned her a spot in the Keepsake Studio.

Edythe Kegrize

This repainted version of the 16th ornament in The Beauty of Birds series was issued in limited quantities and first available at the 2020 Keepsake Ornament Premiere event.

Description

Limited Edition

A colorful and eye-catching female Black-Throated Blue Warbler with blue-green plumage and a sunny yellow chest. Gem details and metallic silver embellishments pair with a dangling branch, ripe berries, and a dainty leaf.

This repainted version of the 16th ornament in The Beauty of Birds series was issued in limited quantities and first available at the 2020 Keepsake Ornament Premiere event.

Artist: Edythe Kegrize
Released: 2020 (Ornament Premiere)
Retail Price: $17.99 USA/$22.99 CAN
Material(s): plastic, metal & rhinestones
Dimensions: 3.09" w. x 2.41" h. x 1.19" d.
SKU: QXE3251
Produced in: Sri Lanka
Production Date(s):

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Black-Throated Blue Warbler
16th in the series.

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Each ornament in this series portrays a different bird carrying a small gift of nature.

Description

Limited Edition
A colorful and eye-catching female Black-Throated Blue Warbler with blue-green plumage and a sunny yellow chest. Gem details and metallic silver embellishments pair with a dangling branch, ripe berries, and a dainty leaf.

This repainted version of the 16th ornament in The Beauty of Birds series was issued in limited quantities and first available at the 2020 Keepsake Ornament Premiere event.

Artist: Edythe Kegrize
Released: 2020 (Ornament Premiere)
Retail Price: $17.99 USA/$22.99 CAN
Material(s): plastic, metal & rhinestones
Dimensions: 3.09" w. x 2.41" h. x 1.19" d.
SKU: QXE3251
Produced in: Sri Lanka
Production Date(s):

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Black-Throated Blue Warbler
16th in the series.

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Each ornament in this series portrays a different bird carrying a small gift of nature.

digital DREAMBOOK Team2025-02-20T06:51:15-06:00July 11th, 2020|

Black-Throated Blue Warbler

Keepsake Artist Edythe Kegrize made Hallmark history in 1998 as the first recipient of the company’s Barbara Marshall Award. The award, created to honor the daughter of Hallmark founder J.C. Hall, recognizes the spirit and ability within Hallmark’s creative community. During her six-month sabbatical, Edythe created a series of dolls that demonstrated her talent for figurative work and surface design–and earned her a spot in the Keepsake Studio.

Edythe Kegrize

Description

16th in the series.

A brightly plumed black-throated blue warbler with gem accents and shiny metallic silver trim. Contrasting black and white plumage add a dashing, formal look to the brilliant blue bird, which sits atop a dangling branch with ripe berries and a dainty leaf.

Artist: Edythe Kegrize
Released: 2020 (Ornament Premiere)
Retail Price: $16.99 USA/$21.99 CAN
Material(s): plastic, metal & rhinestones
Dimensions: 3.5" w. x 2.32" h. x 1.25" d.
SKU: QXR9264
Produced in: Sri Lanka
Production Date(s):

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Lady Black-Throated Blue Warbler
The Beauty of Birds
Limited Edition

Downloads

Series PDF

Related Ornaments

Each ornament in this series portrays a different bird carrying a small gift of nature.

Description

16th in the series.
A brightly plumed black-throated blue warbler with gem accents and shiny metallic silver trim. Contrasting black and white plumage add a dashing, formal look to the brilliant blue bird, which sits atop a dangling branch with ripe berries and a dainty leaf.

Artist: Edythe Kegrize
Released: 2020 (Ornament Premiere)
Retail Price: $16.99 USA/$21.99 CAN
Material(s): plastic, metal & rhinestones
Dimensions: 3.5" w. x 2.32" h. x 1.25" d.
SKU: QXR9264
Produced in: Sri Lanka
Production Date(s):

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Lady Black-Throated Blue Warbler
The Beauty of Birds
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Each ornament in this series portrays a different bird carrying a small gift of nature.

digital DREAMBOOK Team2025-02-20T06:13:28-06:00July 11th, 2020|

Blue-Gray Tanager

A repaint of the stunning red summer tanager by Keepsake Artist Edythe Kegrize, this blue tanager is inspired by the South American songbird. Gilded and glimmering, the tanager is perched above a blackberry branch–a favorite sweet treat these beautiful birds rely on during their winter migration.

Edythe Kegrize

Description

Event Exclusive Repaint

A blue tanager inspired by the South American songbird. Gilded and glimmering, the tanager is perched above a blackberry branch—a favorite sweet treat these beautiful birds rely on during their winter migration.

Repaint of 2019 Summer Tanager.

Artist: Edythe Kegrize
Released: 2019 (KOC Event)
Retail Price: $17.99 USA
Material(s): plastic, metal & rhinestones
Dimensions: 3.25" w. x 2.94" h. x 1.37" d.
SKU: QXC9417
Produced in: Sri Lanka
Production Date(s):

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Summer Tanager
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15th in the series.

Lady Summer Tanager
The Beauty of Birds
Limited Edition

Downloads

Series PDF

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Each ornament in this series portrays a different bird carrying a small gift of nature.

Description

Event Exclusive Repaint
A blue tanager inspired by the South American songbird. Gilded and glimmering, the tanager is perched above a blackberry branch—a favorite sweet treat these beautiful birds rely on during their winter migration.

Repaint of 2019 Summer Tanager.

Artist: Edythe Kegrize
Released: 2019 (KOC Event)
Retail Price: $17.99 USA
Material(s): plastic, metal & rhinestones
Dimensions: 3.25" w. x 2.94" h. x 1.37" d.
SKU: QXC9417
Produced in: Sri Lanka
Production Date(s):

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Summer Tanager
The Beauty of Birds
15th in the series.

Lady Summer Tanager
The Beauty of Birds
Limited Edition

Downloads

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Each ornament in this series portrays a different bird carrying a small gift of nature.

digital DREAMBOOK Team2025-02-20T06:18:43-06:00August 8th, 2019|

Lady Summer Tanager

For Edythe Kegrize, art is all about fine finishes and elegant materials. Edythe is always inspired by works that apply details in unique ways, and she tries to infuse her own creations with this same type of ornate originality. “I want people to know that there’s a person behind this piece–that I’ve touched it, crafted it, and put a part of myself into it.”

Edythe Kegrize

This repainted version of the 15th ornament in The Beauty of Birds series was issued in limited quantities and first available at the 2019 Keepsake Ornament Premiere event.

Description

Limited Edition

A female Summer Tanager, with gem details and metallic gold embellishments, sitting atop a dangling branch with ripe berries and a dainty leaf, an homage to the fruits that summer yields. Companion to 2019 15th in the series.

This repainted version of the 15th ornament in The Beauty of Birds series was issued in limited quantities and first available at the 2019 Keepsake Ornament Premiere event.

Artist: Edythe Kegrize
Released: 2019 (Ornament Premiere)
Retail Price: $16.99 USA/$21.99 CAN
Material(s): plastic, metal & rhinestones
Dimensions: 3.62" w. x 2.87" h. x 1.37" d.
SKU: QXE3167
Produced in: Sri Lanka
Production Date(s): 0219

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Summer Tanager
The Beauty of Birds
15th in the series.

Blue-Gray Tanager
The Beauty of Birds
Event Exclusive

Downloads

Series PDF

Related Ornaments

Each ornament in this series portrays a different bird carrying a small gift of nature.

Description

Limited Edition
A female Summer Tanager, with gem details and metallic gold embellishments, sitting atop a dangling branch with ripe berries and a dainty leaf, an homage to the fruits that summer yields. Companion to 2019 15th in the series.

This repainted version of the 15th ornament in The Beauty of Birds series was issued in limited quantities and first available at the 2019 Keepsake Ornament Premiere event.

Artist: Edythe Kegrize
Released: 2019 (Ornament Premiere)
Retail Price: $16.99 USA/$21.99 CAN
Material(s): plastic, metal & rhinestones
Dimensions: 3.62" w. x 2.87" h. x 1.37" d.
SKU: QXE3167
Produced in: Sri Lanka
Production Date(s): 0219

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Summer Tanager
The Beauty of Birds
15th in the series.

Blue-Gray Tanager
The Beauty of Birds
Event Exclusive

Downloads

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Each ornament in this series portrays a different bird carrying a small gift of nature.

digital DREAMBOOK Team2025-02-20T06:48:13-06:00July 13th, 2019|

Summer Tanager

For Edythe Kegrize, art is all about fine finishes and elegant materials. Edythe is always inspired by works that apply details in unique ways, and she tries to infuse her own creations with this same type of ornate originality. “I want people to know that there’s a person behind this piece–that I’ve touched it, crafted it, and put a part of myself into it.”

Edythe Kegrize

Description

15th in the series.

A bright red plumed bird, with gem details and metallic gold embellishments, sitting atop a dangling branch with ripe berries and a dainty leaf, a homage to the fruits that summer yields.

Artist: Edythe Kegrize
Released: 2019 (February - Early Release at select GCS)
Retail Price: $15.99 USA/$19.99 CAN
Material(s): plastic, metal & rhinestones
Dimensions: 3.25" w. x 2.94" h. x 1.37" d.
SKU: QXR9417
Produced in: Sri Lanka
Production Date(s):

The red feathers of the Summer Tanager are such a wonderful flash of color against the green leaves of summer. It reminds me of when I was small and my whole family would walk the five blocks to the beach to enjoy a big fireworks display put on by the community in a small southern New Jersey beach town.

– Edythe Kegrize

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Lady Summer Tanager
The Beauty of Birds
Limited Edition

Blue-Gray Tanager
The Beauty of Birds
Event Exclusive

Downloads

Series PDF

Related Ornaments

Each ornament in this series portrays a different bird carrying a small gift of nature.

Description

15th in the series.
A bright red plumed bird, with gem details and metallic gold embellishments, sitting atop a dangling branch with ripe berries and a dainty leaf, a homage to the fruits that summer yields.

Artist: Edythe Kegrize
Released: 2019 (February - Early Release at select GCS)
Retail Price: $15.99 USA/$19.99 CAN
Material(s): plastic, metal & rhinestones
Dimensions: 3.25" w. x 2.94" h. x 1.37" d.
SKU: QXR9417
Produced in: Sri Lanka
Production Date(s):

The red feathers of the Summer Tanager are such a wonderful flash of color against the green leaves of summer. It reminds me of when I was small and my whole family would walk the five blocks to the beach to enjoy a big fireworks display put on by the community in a small southern New Jersey beach town.

– Edythe Kegrize

Related designs

Lady Summer Tanager
The Beauty of Birds
Limited Edition

Blue-Gray Tanager
The Beauty of Birds
Event Exclusive

Downloads

Related Ornaments

Each ornament in this series portrays a different bird carrying a small gift of nature.

digital DREAMBOOK Team2025-02-20T06:04:08-06:00February 26th, 2019|