Fisher Price….A Trip Down Memory Lane

Growing up, I have many fond memories of Fisher Price toys. Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments has been turning those fond memories into ornaments for us to relive those wonderful childhood memories during the holiday season.

The First to Start the Series….

In 2007, Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments started the Fisher Price series with toys from years ago. The first in the series is the See N Say. A childhood classic toy, the See N Say, made by Fisher Price is a 2007 Hallmark Keepsake ornament. Pull on the string and hear the authentic sounds of education.

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The Barn with all the Animals….

I will never forget when you opened the barn door on the farm and it would make a mooing sound. The Play Family Farm does the same! This 2008, Hallmark Keepsake ornament, Play Family Farm, is the classic toy that displays sounds on a farm. Open the barn door on this Hallmark Keepsake ornament and see what animal sound you hear.

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The Newest Addition to the Series….

The newest Fisher Price Hallmark Keepsake Ornament is the Change-a-Tune Piano. Rotate the knob to hear one of three classic tunes.

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The Feature Pictured Ornament….

The 2011 Little People Lil Movers Fire Truck, is what is the featured picture for this blog entry.

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 Two of my Personal Favorites….

From the Hallmark Fisher Price Ornament series, my two favorites are the 2009 Chatter Telephone and the 2009 School Bus.

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A miniature version of the 1960’s classic Fisher Price toy, the Chatter Telephone has all of the bright color and the wheels move like that original one. The School Bus has the wheels that move and the bus driver and people inside.

What are everyone’s big plans for the weekend? We have Aiden the Elf’s birthday party Saturday that we are all looking forward to. I think we will finish up with the Christmas decorations and get up the last of the trees. Of course we will have some work to do because an elf’s work is never done. It is a good thing we love what we do!

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend! Do not forget to check The Ornament Factory out on our other social media. We are on Facebook,Twitter , and Instagram!

Brandon the Elf

Star Trek and Star Wars: No Shortage of Cool Hallmark Collectibles This Year!

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Star Wars and Star Trek Hallmarks ornaments are some of the most popular ornaments during the holiday season. New ornaments have been released every year since 1997 and continue to grow in popularity. Here are a few of the most desired Star Wars and Star Trek ornaments for this year.

Star Wars: 2018 A Rebellious Rescue

This unique Hallmark Ornament features an exciting scene with Han Solo. The ornament illuminates and plays dialogue from the scene when the button is pressed. This magic 2018 Hallmark ornament is a must-have for any Star Wars fan.

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Star Wars: 2018 Holiday C-3PO

This 2018 Hallmark ornament depicts C-3PO wearing a Santa hat. It has light and sound features that require batteries, which are included. If you press the button, the ornament lights up and plays Christmas messages from C-3PO. Add this festive ornament to your collection just in time for the holidays.

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Star Wars: 2018 The Force Is Strong Tree Skirt

This tree skirt is nothing less than magical and deserves to be added to your Star Wars collection. The tree skirt is made of fabric and requires the Hallmark Keepsake Power Cord, which is sold separately. Once you plug the tree skirt into the Hallmark Keepsake Power Cord, you will be able to see its continuous light. This is another great piece to add to your collection as you prepare for the holidays.

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Star Wars: 2018 Lando Calrissian and Lobot, SDCC

This Hallmark ornament features Lando Calrissian and Lobot from the film Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. This special two-pack set was revealed at the San Diego Comic-Con this year. Hallmark only produced 2,975 of this rare ornament, so get it now while you still can.

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Star Trek: 2018 The Naked Time

This fun ornament features a bare-chested Hikaru Sulu challenging Captain Kirk with a fencing foil. With the push of a button, it also plays the dialog from this unforgettable scene. The ornament comes with batteries, so you can enjoy its fun straight out of the box.

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Star Trek: 2018 Lt Arex and Lt M’Ress, SDCC

This Keepsake ornament set features Lieutenant Arex and Lieutenant M’Ress as they are in the animated Star Trek series. This set was also revealed at the 2018 San Diego Comic-Con, and there’s only 2,800 of them in existence. This is a rare one, so get it before it’s too late.

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This year is an especially great one for Star Wars and Star Trek fans. If you’re looking for a new ornament to add to your collection, Hallmark is sure to have just the ornament for you. To find the perfect Star Trek or Star Wars ornaments for your tree this holiday season check out the options online.

Brandon the Elf

Which Hallmark Ornaments Do You Want to Add to Your Collection for 2018?

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Although it may feel like fall just came and went, the holidays are right around the corner. It will soon be time to go looking for a Christmas tree to start the holiday season. If decorating your holiday tree with Hallmark ornaments is one of your favorite past times, you might want to add some cool new additions to your collection for 2018. Whether you are a Star Trek fan or a Guardian of the Galaxy lover, the perfect Hallmark Ornament is out there for you!

The Latest Hallmark Ornament Release for 2018

Released this October, there are a vast number of new Hallmark ornaments filling up the shelves here at The Ornament Factory. But be careful, the most popular ones won’t last long.  If your little one can’t get enough of the Lego Batman Movie, get your little joker the new “The Joker” Hallmark ornament and put it on the tree to delight them Christmas morning.

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Or for the Mulan lover, get the new “A Girl’s Best Friend, Disney Mulan” ornament featuring Mulan on her beloved horse.

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Which One Is Your Favorite?

If you are a Charlie Brown fan through and through, the “A Charlie Brown Christmas Charlie Brown” Hallmark ornament is a must-have.

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Or the cute “A Charlie Brown Linus Ornament” is also a favorite.

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The Disney fan will love to grow their collection with the “Disney Alice in Wonderland Queen of Hearts” ornament, or the “Disney Christmas Carolers Gleeful Musical Ornament with Lights and Motion.”

If Star Wars Is Your Thing

For the Star Wars fan, try the “Solo: A Star Wars Story Hans Solo and Chewbacca” set of two ornaments.

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The “Solo: A Star Wars Story Millennium Falcon” is also a total crowd pleaser.

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A blast from the past, it is one of the most detailed ornaments in the series. Finally, the “Star Wars: The Last Jedi Porgs of a Feather” is a cute Star Wars ornament to add to your Christmas tree this year.

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Get Excited for the Holidays

Although Christmas is a ways off, it is never too early to get into the Christmas mood. With so many new releases, it will be hard to pick the ones you want. However, you’ll have to get started soon if you want to add to your collection. Since they are already available for sale, it is first come, first serve. What are you waiting for? Check out Hallmark Ornaments today to find the perfect pieces to add to your growing collection for 2018.

I know I’ll be adding some new Star Wars Hallmark Ornaments to my tree this year. The Hallmark Keepsake Ornament from the cover photo is the 2018 Millennium Falcon.

Big Daniel the Elf

The Timeless Disney Classic….Beauty and the Beast

All of the elves and I sure do like to watch Disney movies. We all have had a time where we are hooked on different Disney movies. Right now Jack the Elf is watching all of the Cars movies and Finding Nemo all day everyday. He will probably be writing blogs on those in the future. One of my favorites is Beauty and the Beast. I love Belles dress and the beautiful red rose.

The timeless Disney Classic, Beauty and the Beast, takes you on an emotional ride of love and the time old story of good verses evil. Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments has captured some of the most memorable parts of the movies in ornaments for all to decorate their Christmas trees with. Which one will you have on your tree this year?

Tale as old as Time….

The 2017 Hallmark Keepsake Ornament, Tale as Old as Time, shows Belle and the Beast lovingly looking at the beautiful, magical, red rose. Press the button on the ornament to see the rose illuminate and hear music from “Beauty And The Beast”!

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The New 2018 Beauty and the Beast Ornament….

This 2018 Hallmark Keepsake Ornament, Christmas Belle, is porcelain and a Premium Hallmark Keepsake Ornament, and it comes in premium packaging. Belle is holding a stunning red rose in glass similar to the one in the movie that loses its petals over time.

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Beautiful Belle….

All Eyes on Belle comes from the 2014 Hallmark Keepsake release of ornaments. Belle is radiant in her bright yellow dress with a red jacket and looks ready for Christmas.

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Belle’s Grand Entrance

Belle’s Grand Entrance is from 2006. This Hallmark Keepsake Ornament is made from yellow fabric. The ornament depicts Belle gliding down a staircase carrying a iconic red rose.

Celebrating 25 Years….

Disney Beauty and the Beast is the 25th Anniversary Hallmark Keepsake Ornament. Press the button on the ornament to hear music from “Tale as Old as Time”!

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A New 2018 Hallmark Ornament to add to your Collection….

 Be Our Guest is one of the new 2018 Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments that shows us Lumiere from the movie Beauty and the Beast. He is performing to the song “Be Our Guest.”

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There are so many amazing Beauty and the Beast Hallmark Ornaments from over the years. You are sure to find one (or more) that you would like to add to your Christmas tree this holiday season.

For today we have lots to do at The Ornament Factory which is always fun. It is also Tuesday, so you  know what that means!!! Taco Tuesday!! We will be having tacos for dinner tonight. We all love tacos! I hope you all have a great day!

Aiden the Elf

The Beauty of Birds…..

Hey everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving! The elves and I had a great weekend and enjoyed a lot of yummy food! We were able to get some more decorating done too. Jack the elf has been busy with the outside lights. Elves, Brandon, Big Daniel, and Aiden have been hard at work doing some of the inside decorating getting the big tree up and lights on it. It takes some time but it looks amazing when they are done. Ben and Nathan have been busy shopping. This time of year is always magical!

I have always enjoyed looking outside and seeing the different birds. The more colorful the better. Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments has a special collection of just birds called Beauty of Birds. This series celebrates many different types of birds for the holidays.

The Start of Beauty of Birds….

The Beauty of Birds series started in 2005 with the Northern Cardinal, Beauty of Birds #1. The stunning Cardinal would look beautiful on any tree!

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As the Years Went on….

The 2015 Western Tanager, Beauty of Birds #11 is another beautiful bird in the series. Looking spectacular with his red and gold plumes, the Western Tanager is the 11th in the Beauty of Birds series. Add him to your collection and you can almost hear him singing in the pinewood tree.

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Cedar Waxwing, Beauty of Birds #9 was introduced in 2013. Love the beauty of backyard birds? This year’s addition to the Beauty of Birds series features an artistically crafted cedar waxwing. He’s proudly perched on a twig of mistletoe, which just might become this berry eater’s next meal.

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The last of the series I would like to share is Pine Grosbeak. This Hallmark Keepsake Ornament joined the series in 2016 and is 12th in the series. Holding a twig a berries to share this beauty has vibrant colors to make it stand out.

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You could make an entire tree out of this Hallmark Keepsake series. If you have a bird lover in your family or friends these would make a great Christmas gift. I have seen some people that have smaller trees decorated with some of the Beauty of Birds Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments too.

Back to work I go! Lots to do here at The Ornaments Factory! I am looking forward to later when I can go home and get some more decorating done. I have some great ideas for more lights. You can never have enough Christmas lights.

Little Daniel the Elf

Happy Thanksgiving from The Ornament Factory!

All of us elves wanted to wish you and your families a Happy Thanksgiving! We all cannot wait to sit down with the other elves and enjoy a delicious meal together.

Thanksgiving Day Traditions….

Some of our traditions for Thanksgiving are watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, making dinner, watching the Peanuts Thanksgiving movie, and sharing what we are all thankful for. We are all thankful for each and every one of you.

Thanksgiving Hallmark Ornaments….

Here are two of the Thanksgiving ornaments we have.

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Here is the 2013, Giving Thanks, ornament.

 

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This is the 2012, Thanksgiving Feast.

We hope you have a wonderful day!

All of the elves at the Ornament Factory

Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Shop for Your 2018 Hallmark Ornaments

 

Brrrrrr, it is cold outside! As the cool air starts to make its way around the United States, people are beginning to feel the holiday sprite. If you want to get a jump on your holiday shopping, now is the time. The good news is that you can buy Hallmark ornaments year-round. In fact, you can collect them from the first day of the year to the last, both in the store and online. However, the perfect time to shop for your Hallmark Ornaments is right now! Why, you ask? The answer is because there are some of the hard to find or limited edition Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments still in stock and you do not want to miss out!

Why You Should Hurry

Special and limited edition ornaments usually sell quick and become harder and harder to find closer to Christmas. If there’s one thing we know, it’s that the really popular Hallmark Keepsake lines sell out fast.

What Are the Hottest New Hallmark Ornament Releases for 2018?

There were over 125 new Hallmark ornaments released at the beginning of this month. Showcased at their annual debut, some of the most beloved characters were added to the Hallmark ornament collection.

The new “A Charlie Brown Christmas” storyteller ornaments bring back nostalgia for anyone who is a collector of the Peanuts series, Charlie Brown fan, while “The Blushing Bride Tasmanian She-Devil” will delight those who are fans of Looney Tunes.

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A 2018, Harry Potter Hallmark Ornament, First Impressions, shows Harry and Professor Snap in class at Hogwarts. The Harry Potter Series Hallmark Ornaments are usually move fast.

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Many things make Hallmark ornaments highly collectible such as the quality and charm of each and every ornament they release. But most of the fun comes in building your collection.

Each year brings unique, new pieces to the Hallmark ornaments collection, and 2018 is no different. If you want to be sure to get your hands on your favorites for this year, hop on over to our website and shop away! While on the website check out all of the other Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments we have.

I think we will make a fire tonight to help warm us up! Maybe we can roast some marshmallows too! That just sounds yummy! If you have any questions about the 2018 Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments or any of the other Hallmark Ornaments, please ask us. We at the Ornament Factory are here to help. Have a great rest of your day!

Nathan the Elf

Thanksgiving will be here soon…

Thanksgiving will be here before we know it!! All of the elves have been busy getting ready to celebrate the holiday. Do not worry, we are still very busy at The Ornament Factory shipping out all of the orders. Thankfully we have been able to get a few more elves to help us out. As we are working we keep talking about all of food we will be making for Thanksgiving. I do not know about you but I am looking forward to mashed potatoes! What is your favorite Thanksgiving food?

Traditions….

Family traditions are always special around the holidays. We have a tradition of watching the Thanksgiving Day Parade every year. I always get excited at the end when Santa shows up. It is always nice to see the big guy. We also have the tradition of putting up more Christmas decorations the day after Thanksgiving. Hopefully it will not be too cold outside.

2018 Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments I am Excited About….

I have a few more trees to put up in my home right after Thanksgiving. One of the 2018 Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments I am excited to put up is the 2018 Christmas Belle, from the Disney movie, Beauty and the Beast. This is a Premium ornament that comes in a special box.

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Another 2018 Hallmark Keepsake Ornament I am excited to put on my tree is the Christmas Commemorative #6. The stunning color will look amazing with the lights on my tree.

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The last Hallmark Keepsake Ornament I want to share with you today is the 2018 Thru the Mirror, Mickey’s Movie Mouseterpieces #7. All of my Christmas trees have at least one Micky Mouse Hallmark Keepsake Ornament in them. This one here would be good for the card player in your family.

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I have to get off of the computer now and get back to work. Thank you for taking the time to read my blog. Please make sure to check us out on all of our other social media!

Ben the Elf

The BIG question about Harley Davidson and The Grinch.

Hello fellow Hallmark Keepsake Ornament fans! All of the elves here at The Ornament Factory have been receiving many questions about two of the well loved Hallmark Ornament series. I am here to set the record straight on them.

The BIG Question….

The question we have been asked a lot lately is why is there no new 2018 Harley Davidson or Grinch Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments? This is a good question from fans of those two series.

The Answer….

Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments no longer has the licensing agreement for Harley Davidson and The Grinch. The 2017 Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments for these two well loved series were the last.

There is Hope….

These two series could still return. Back in 2012 Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments had this very thing happen with Mattel and had to stop making a popular series, Barbie, among others. In 2015 the beloved Barbie series came back as Hallmark was able to get the licensing agreement back. Barbie even did something cute with one of the 2015 ornaments. They did the Celebration Barbie from the two years that were missed. These were the 2013 and 2014 Celebration Barbie Ornament Set and the 2013 and 2014 Celebration Barbie Ornament set (African American).

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You Can Still Order….

All of the previous years Hallmark Ornaments from the Harley Davidson series and The Grinch series are still available! You can still order them from The Ornament Factory.

A Few of the Harley Davidson Ornaments….

The 1999 Electra-Glide continues the evolution of this classic touring motorcycle. The Electra-Glide name became part of the Harley-Davidson legend when an electric starter was added to the Panhead motor in 1965. The Panhead gave way to the Shovelhead (1966) and Evo (1984). This series will feature a selection of motorcycles from Harley-Davidson’s 96-year history. Add the1999 Electra-Glide, Mini Harley-Davidson #1 to your collection today.

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The next Harley Davidson Hallmark Ornament for you to see is the 2003 100th Anniv. Ed. Ultra Classic Electra Glide. Since its introduction in 1965, the mighty Electra Glide has reigned supreme as the King of the Highway. For the 100th Anniversary of Harley-Davidson, the 2003 Ultra Classic Electra Glide takes touring comfort to new levels with its powerful Twin Cam 88 V-twin engine mated to a smooth 5-speed transmission. The Ultra features electronic cruise control, front and rear speakers, fairing and lowers, CB, intercom for rider and passenger, and spacious saddlebags and Tour Pak. With its striking Black and Sterling Silver paint, special anniversary badges, and gold cast wheels, the 2003 Ultra Classic Electra Glide ranks easily as one of the most beautiful motorcycles on the road.

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The last Harley Davidson Hallmark Ornament for you to see in this blog is the 2000 Fat Boy, Harley Davidson #2. The Fat Boy was introduced in 1990, styled in a monochromatic silver/gray with contrasting, sparse yellow highlights. Its Evolution engine, narrowed front fenders, and custom air cleaner make it the ultimate Factory Custom in the Softail family line.

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A Couple of the Grinch Ornaments we have in Stock….

The Grinch has been a well loved Hallmark Ornament series. Here are a few of the Hallmark Ornaments we currently have in stock.

We will start with the 1998 The Grinch. This 1998 Hallmark Keepsake Ornament features the Dr. Suess character, “The Grinch.” This Hallmark ornament in the first Grinch ornament produced by Hallmark. Don’t forget his dog, Max, who the Grinch is holding in his arms, in this Hallmark Christmas ornament.

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Another well loved The Grinch Hallmark Keepsake Ornament is the 2003 The Grinch and Cindy-Lou Who. The Grinch dressed as Santa with Cindy Lou Who makes up this 2003 Hallmark Keepsake ornament. There are two separate ornaments to help recreate the last part of the movie How the Grinch Stole Christmas.

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The last Hallmark Ornament for The Grinch series I will be sharing today is the 2008 A Smile Most Unpleasant.  The Grinch is stealing Christmas in the Hallmark Keepsake ornament.

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As sad as all of the elves are that these two series are not continuing, we are very thankful for the past Hallmark Ornaments we have of them and are hopeful to see them come back. There is always hope that these series will return in the future. Do not forget, you can still order the past years ornaments for both of these series at The Ornament Factory http://www.hallmarkornaments.com

 

Stay warm!

Elliot the Head Elf

For All of Kitten Lovers, Here is Mischievous Kittens

A few weeks ago I did a blog on the Hallmark Keepsake series, Puppy Love. Just to balance it out here is the series from Hallmark Ornaments for the kitten lovers, Mischievous Kittens. The series started back in 1999 and has continued every year since.

Where it all started….

First in the Mischievous Kittens Hallmark Ornament Series is Mischievous Kittens #1. This is a hard to find ornament. This 1999 Hallmark Keepsake Ornament features a very playful kitten who seems to want a goldfish as a friend.

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As the years went on….

What a super Christmas toy this little kitten’s found-Before he even touches it,
it starts to roll around! Third in the Mischievous Kittens Hallmark Ornament Series, 2001 Mischievous Kittens #3 would be a great addition to your Christmas tree.

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Twas the night before Christmas,and Kitty was stirring, lapping up milk and happily purring, when, what to her mischievous eyes did appear, but Santa himself who smiled through his beard. I believe that’s my milk he said with a pat, but you’re welcome to it, you have been such a good cat. #10 in the Mischievous Kittens Hallmark Keepsake Ornament series.

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The 2018 Hallmark Keepsake Mischievous Kitten#20….

Mischievous Kitten #20 from the popular Mischievous Kitten series was first released in July of 2018. This has  a playful kitten sitting in a red box adorned with white snowflakes, playing and getting tangled in the lights and garland. This is a must have to the kitten lover in your life.

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Are you a dog lover or a cat lover. That seems to a debate that comes up when we talk about the Hallmark Puppy Love Series and the Mischievous Kitten series. Leave us a comment with which is your favorite and why. I know Jack the Elf and I are big puppy lovers.

Thank you for taking the time to read my blog and comment. It is never too early to start buying your Hallmark Keepsake ornaments for you and your loved ones. Go to The Ornament Factory websites and have fun shopping! http://www.hallmarkornaments.com

Little Daniel the Elf