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The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

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The boy, the chosen one, his name is Harry Potter. J.K. Rowling wrote the popular book series that was later turned into blockbuster movies. The author take you on a magical ride through Harry Potter growing up and facing “He who must not be names” while attending school at Hogwarts School. The Hallmark Ornaments series is high;y collectible and would make any Harry Potter enthusiast smile.

Hogwarts Castle….

Now even Muggles can experience the magic of Hogwarts Castle in this Hallmark Keepsake Ornament. Press the button to hear music from “Hedwig’s Theme.” Hogwarts Castle was released by Hallmark in 1993.

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The Sorting Hat….

The 2014 Harry Potter Hallmark Ornament, The Sorting Hat, shows when Harry wears the sorting hat and is placed into the House of Gryffindor. Hear the dialogue from a scene from Harry Potter when the button is pressed.

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Final Battle….

It’s up to Harry to match wits and wands with the Dark Lord once and for all. Capture the final duel’s suspense in this Hallmark Keepsake Ornament that features light and sound to make the battle come to life year after year. The 2012 Final Battle show Harry and Voldemort in the intense final scene where you see if good will win over evil.

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Quidditch Season….

The most popular sport in the Wizarding World is Quidditch. Harry Potter found out that he was very good at the sport and played on his house team as the Seeker. The Seeker flies around on their broom stick trying to capture the golden snitch. If the seeker on a team captures it they automatically with the match. You have to be one who can fly on their broom stick very well to be the seeker on a team. This 2002 Hallmark Keepsake ornament features wind up movement. Wind up the ornament to watch as two quidditch players chase the Golden Snitch.

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I could go on and on about Harry Potter all day long if i was allowed to. These Hallmark Ornaments sure look great on a Christmas tree!

We are super busy at The Ornament Factory with Christmas not too far away. Do you have your Christmas tree up and decorated? How long does it take for your to put up and decorate your tree? Back to work I go! Have a wonderful Saturday!

Big Daniel 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

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

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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…

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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

Star Trek Themed Hallmark Ornaments

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Star Trek Hallmark Ornaments 2018

If you are a Trekkie, or you have someone on your Christmas list who is, now is an excellent time to add to your collection. The Star Trek Hallmark ornaments collection began in 1991 and has been going strong ever since. The first Star Trek ornament was the 1991 Starship Enterprise Hallmark Ornament. In 2010, due to the popularity of the Star Trek line, Hallmark started the Star Trek Legends series, which began with Captain James T. Kirk as the headliner first in the series.

2018 Revealed…

Those Trekkie fans who can’t get enough have been waiting with baited breath to find out what the new releases for 2018 will be. The word is finally out. The 2018 collection will add six more ornaments to the mix. This year, Hallmark has even added one from the Star Trek animated series.

Star Trek Hallmark Ornaments Released in July 2018

In July of this year, Hallmark released the scene from “The Naked Time.” This fun ornament depicts a shirtless Sulu fencing Captain Kirk atop the Enterprise bridge. The ornament is a “magic” one and plays the dialogue from the movie, making it even more spectacular. Also, in July, the Starfleet tricorder was revealed from the Original Series. It too is a magic ornament that lights up and plays the original Trek dialogue. The third release in July was the Crossfield-class DSS Discovery, announced and anticipated since September 2017. Lastly, the Constitution-class USS Enterprise was a throwback from the original Hallmark ornament first released in 1991. It is the seventh TOS-Era Enterprise Hallmark ornament.

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2018 Hallmark Ornaments at the San Diego ComicCon

Over the years, Hallmark wanted to make something super special for Star Trek, and decided to reserve a few of the Star Trek Hallmark ornaments as convention-only exclusives. For 2018, the ornament will feature the 45th-anniversary commemoration of Star Trek: The Animated Series. It is a two-pack ornament set that contains the alien crew member favorites from the show. Lt. Arex and Lt. M’Ress, the three-armed navigator, are the very first Star Trek Hallmark ornaments fashioned after the Animated Series.

Since the Animated Series ornament set will only be available as convention exclusives and not in Hallmark stores, it will make them some of the rarest and most valuable items in your Star Trek ornament collection for years to come. If you can get your hands on one, you will have a very select piece.

Get Your Star Trek Hallmark Ornaments

For the Star Trek fan, the wait is over. All six collectible Star Trek Hallmark ornaments have been revealed. Don’t miss out on adding to your collection this year. They are already in limited supply and going fast. Check out all the great Star Trek Hallmark ornaments available at hallmarkornaments.com today.

I love the Star Trek tree my grandpa has. It has blue lights and many of the Star Trek Hallmark Ornaments on it. I hope he puts it up soon!

Back to work  here at The Ornament Factory. Lots of orders to pull and package for shipping. Thank you to all of you who have been placing orders. We appreciate all of our wonderful customers!

Nathan the Elf

Peanuts Gang for the Holidays

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As I have talked about in previous blogs about the Peanuts characters, they are a well liked series with Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments. many traditions have been made with these ornaments and movies. The holidays wouldn’t be the same without A Charlie Brown Christmas. Since its premiere Dec. 9, 1965, the Emmy-winning TV special has become a cherished tradition in millions of homes around the globe.

2018 Hallmark Keepsake Peanuts Ornament

From the 2018 Hallmark Ornament collection is Snoopy Skates. Pull the lever to see the scene illuminate, and watch Snoopy skate along to a jazzy tune.

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Classic Characters

Linus is one the Peanuts Gang that is well loved. He is known for carrying around his blanket everywhere he goes. A Comfy Christmas for Linus was released in 2017.

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My personal favorite Peanuts Hallmark Ornament is the 2007 What Christmas is All About.  Year after year, viewers are drawn to the simple story of Charlie Brown and his search, amid the season’s hype and hoopla, for the meaning of Christmas. It is near the end of the special, when Linus recites the biblical account of the Baby’s birth, that we truly learn “what Christmas is all about.” This is a rare Hallmark Ornament.

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Pigpen is having fun in this 2016 Hallmark Keepsake Ornament called Pigpen’s Snow Angel.

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The Peanuts Gang Hallmark ornaments make a great addition to any tree or you can just have a tree dedicated to them. They will bring back many fond memories of watching the movies.

I appreciate you taking the time to catch up with us elves here at The Ornament factory. Be sure to check out the website and place your orders to make sure you get the ornaments you would like. That is all for now. Our work day is almost over and I’m excited to get some play time in with the other elves. Have a great day!

Brandon the Elf

Peanuts Ornaments for all Holidays

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The Peanuts characters have been a long standing tradition with Hallmark Ornaments. Over the years there are been more than just ornaments too. There have been miniature figurines you can collect to help decorate a table or something that was not a tree. There have been Hallmark Ornaments for other holidays too! We have already talked about the Halloween Hallmark Ornaments for your Halloween tree here are some other holidays that the Peanuts Gang can help you celebrate.

Thanksgiving…..

Have you ever thought about putting up a Thanksgiving tree? There are Hallmark Keepsake ornaments for that. Here are two of them.

First is from 2012, A Thanksgiving Feast helps to celebrate the holiday. Snoopy and Woodstock are dressed for the occasion ready to eat their Thanksgiving dinner.

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Another is from 2013, Giving Thanks Hallmark Keepsake Ornament, that has Snoopy and Woodstock dressed as a pilgrim with a delicious pie.

 

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This 2013, Its the Easter Beagle, Hallmark Ornament has Snoopy ready to give the Easter Bunny a hand with all the Easter eggs. An Easter tree makes a nice way to decorate and show off more Hallmark Ornaments.

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July 4th….

How beautiful it would be to have a 4th of July tree decorated in the red, white, and blue! These 2 Hallmark Ornaments would help to make it look even more patriotic.

2012 Beagle Scout Salute is an ornament to help celebrate the holiday.

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2012 Patriotic Pals #12

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New Years…

Why not just keep the Christmas tree up and add a few more Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments to decorate for New Years! The 2013 New Year’s Celebration would help to decorate any tree for New Year’s.

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Valentines Day…..

A beautiful red or pink tree would be so romantic with hearts and lights to show iff your Hallmark ornaments for Valentines Day. One or more of these 2013 Linus’s Big Heart would look great on a Valentines Day tree! Linus is holding a large red heart that says Be Mine.

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Thank you for reading! Be sure to look at The Ornament Factory website for these Hallmark ornaments and many more for all special occasions. I’ll  have more on the Peanuts collection in the near future. That is all for now from me!

Brandon the Elf

Peanuts Hallmark Ornaments

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The Peanuts movies are classic holiday movies that are enjoyed every year by those young and old. The characters are recognized by many. Scenes from the Christmas movie are cherished and repeated often.

The Beginning of the Peanuts as Hallmark Ornaments…..

Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments started making ornaments of the Peanuts character back in 1977. The first ornament was a bulb showing a classic scene from the holiday classic where Lucy is listening to Schroeder play the piano and she is saying Merry Christmas.

The second Hallmark ornament that was released the same year is also a bulb. This one has the year, 1977, on it and Snoopy, Woodstock, and Linus admiring the beautifully decorated Christmas tree.

There are two other Peanuts Hallmark Ornaments that were released that year that are also bulbs. These also have classic scenes from the holiday movie classic.

As the Years Went On….

As the years went on the Hallmark ornaments showing the Peanuts characters continued to be bulbs with classic scenes from the movies. It was not until 1985 that the Hallmark Keepsake Ornament for the Peanuts characters was not a bulb. It was a Snoopy figurine. The Peanuts Hallmark Ornament bulbs continued for some years after but Hallmark also continued making the ornament figurines of the iconic characters. The 1989 Snoopy and Woodstock ornament shows Snoopy and Woodstock have fun stepping out, ‘Cause dancing for joy’s what the season’s about!

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There are several series within the Peanuts Hallmark Keepsake Series like The Peanuts Gang series. This series has all of the Peanuts Gang in individual Ornaments.

The series started off with dear sweet Charlie Brown. Charlie Brown, Peanuts Gang #1 has Charlie Brown with the snowman he built of himself.

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Here is Lucy, Peanuts Gang #2.

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Is Christmas in December? Will Santa come to town?

Classic Scenes from the Movies….

As the ornament continued to come from Hallmark they showed different iconic scenes from the holiday classic. One of my favorites is Lucy and her stand. The Holiday Advice Booth is a great addition to your Christmas tree and Peanuts Tree.

2003_holiday_advice_booth.jpgAre you suffering from Baking Burnout? Gift List Confusion? Mistletoe Phobia? Never fear. Lucy van Pelt is here. And she knows the answer to every questionâ??just ask her friends in the PEANUTS gang! Lucy loves giving advice almost as much as she loves hearing those “clinking nickels.” You’re in luck today, because “The Doctor is IN.”

Look for a continuation of this blog about the Hallmark Peanuts Characters later. For now, I’m off and back to work I go at The Ornament Factory!

Brandon the Elf

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The Best Way to Showcase Your Halloween Hallmark Ornaments

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With all this talk about Hallmark Halloween Ornaments, most people use ornaments to decorate their Christmas tree, there are others who don’t want to make Hallmark ornaments only about the Christmas holiday. If you are someone who loves Halloween, why not show off your Halloween spirit by displaying some of the coolest, creepiest, and downright ghoulie, Hallmark ornaments that trick or treaters will get a kick out of. Hallmark ornaments aren’t just for Christmas. They are excellent year round, especially at Halloween.

Where to Hang Your Halloween Hallmark Ornaments

If you are having a hard time figuring out where to display your ornaments, the best place to showcase them is in your entryway. Put up a string over your front door to hang your most prized Halloween Hallmark ornaments so that people see them right away. The ornaments will look super festive, and they’ll be there for everyone to see when they enter. Trick or treaters will also be excited by the fun surprise of different colors, characters, and intricate scenes that are the signature of Halloween Hallmark ornaments.

Around the Front Porch

If you really want to go all-out, hang your Halloween Hallmark ornaments on the front porch awning or even on the railing. As long as they are sheltered from inclement weather, you can hang them outdoors for curbside onlookers to see. If you are concerned about leaving them outdoors, hang them from a plant and bring them outdoors when it is nice and move them easily indoors when it isn’t. 

Around Your Halloween Party Table

If you are having a Halloween party, the perfect way to showcase your Hallmark Halloween ornaments is to have them hanging as a decorative centerpiece to your buffet. They not only make the room more festive, but they are also an excellent conversation piece. Stick with one Halloween theme to make it a themed party, or throw all sorts of characters together to make it a mish-mash of Halloween fun. Have a Charlie Brown themed pumpkin patch party, or make it Wizard of Oz. That’s the fun of Halloween Hallmark ornaments; there are hundreds to choose from.

They Also Make Great Hostess Gifts

If you are headed out to a Halloween party, take a Halloween Hallmark ornament as a hostess gift. It is the gift that keeps giving year after year. In fact, make it your “thing” to be the one who gets other people collecting. Every year they will know what to expect from you, in a good way.

Hallmark ornaments are not just for Christmas. If you’re one who doesn’t want to wait for the holidays to hang your ornaments, show off your Halloween spirit. Start collecting all your favorite characters at Hallmark Ornaments today!

Hope this helps some of you with your Halloween decorating! Until next time!

Ben the Elf

A Christmas Story

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Eagerly waiting for Christmas morning?  So is Ralphie, one of the lead characters from the beloved holiday movie, A Christmas Story.  A family tradition since 1983, unofficial Hallmark keepsake ornaments to accompany the movie, A Christmas Story were first released in 2006, and remain very popular to this day among collectors and movie fans alike.

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Perhaps best known for the tagline, “You’ll shoot yer eye out”, our collection of A Christmas Story ornaments include a number of Leg Lamp ornaments, as well as ornaments that highlight classic moments from the film.  These ornaments, like the movie, are sure to be memorable additions to your holiday celebrations and prominent ornaments on your tree.

Can’t decide which one?  Oh…fudge!  With our great prices and fast delivery, who says you can’t have them all?  Shop online with The Ornament Factory at https://www.hallmarkornaments.com/A-Christmas-Story_c_234.html and add these timeless ornaments to your Christmas story, today!