Category Archives: Harry Potter

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

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

Harry Potter Hallmark Ornament Series

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Have no fear Harry Potter fans – Hallmark has been working it’s magic to bring you an exciting series of Harry Potter Ornaments!

  This Hallmark Keepsake Ornament Series is based on the beloved magical world of Harry Potter. The long awaited 2011 Harry Potter ornaments will feature a scene from the final movie in the series, as well as a limited quantity ornament, The Golden Snitch. The 2011 Golden Snitch ornament was produced in VERY limited quantities, and sold out at Hallmark Gold Crown stores nationwide in a matter of minutes during the 2011 Hallmark Ornament Premiere Event. If you were fortunate to get one from your local Hallmark store, you were one of the lucky few! 

Fleeing the Fiendfyre

Fleeing the Fiendfyre

“Fleeing the Fiendfyre” features the trio of best friends (Harry, Hermione and Ronald, of course!) in a scene in which they quickly fleeing on their brooms from a burst of fire. This ornament is sure to delight, as it will most definitely add some color to any tree!

This ornament will be available on opening day of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 on July 15th!

Dobby the elf is featured in the 2010 edition of the series. In Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry tricks Lucius Malfoy into presenting his servant Dobby with a dirty sock.

Gift for Dobby - 2010 Harry Potter Hallmark Keepsake Ornament

Gift for Dobby – 2010 Harry Potter Hallmark Keepsake Ornament

With that simple act, Harry not only secures Dobby’s freedom but also the house-elf’s lifelong devotion.  Since that scene, Dobby has not only become quite popular with Harry Potter fans, but can now be added to your Hallmark Ornament collection as well.  Check out Dobby’s full wiki character profile here!

In the first Potions lesson, the dreaded Professor Snape orders Harry Potter to prepare a vile mixture said to cure boils. It includes dried nettles, crushed snake fangs, horned slugs, and porcupine quills. Snape watches Harry carefully, hoping in vain to catch him make a mistake. When another student forgets to add the quills after taking his potion off the fire, the cauldron melts into a twisted blob. Harry is blamed for the accident and wonders more than ever, “Why does Snape hate me so much?”

The Potions Master - 2001 Harry Potter Hallmark Keepsake Ornament

The Potions Master – 2001 Harry Potter Hallmark Keepsake Ornament

This 2001 Hallmark Keepsake Ornament titled “The Potions Master” includes Professor Snape looking on as Harry Potter creates his potion. Ronald Weasley and Hermione Granger look on in the background.  This ornament also has a special lighting effect! Attach the clip, which is located inside the base of this ornament, directly to a lamp socket on a miniature light string. MAGIC!

Our favorite is the 2000 release of the pewter Harry Potter ornament.  It features Harry in a game of Quidditch leaning off his beloved Nimbus 2000 in an attempt to catch the Golden Snitch.  It captures the moment beautifully in pewter with a gold accent on the legendary Snitch.

Harry Potter - 2000 Hallmark Keepsake Ornament

Harry Potter – 2000 Hallmark Keepsake Ornament

Other ornaments in our Harry Potter collection include:

A Keepsake Ornament is great idea for anyone who loves the movies and/or reads the books, and for those who considers themselves true fans of “Harry Potter”. The Ornament Factory has a large selection Harry Potter Ornaments to choose from, those from previous years, to newer 2011 ornaments. So, make sure to check out all your favorite Hallmark Keepsake ornaments!