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Another busy weekend….

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Hello everyone! Happy Monday! I hope your weekend was relaxing yet fun. Time sure does fly on the weekends. There is always so much to do. Even with the daylight savings time giving us an extra hour I did not get everything done that I needed to.

Take Down Halloween…

Since Halloween is over, it was time to take down all of the Halloween decorations inside and outside. Taking down my Halloween tree takes some time because I like to put all of the Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments back in their original packaging and boxes. It just helps to keep them in great condition. We took down the lights outside too. This part did not take as long as Christmas lights but still took sometime. To reuse some of our Halloween decorations we took the stickers we used to decorate some pumpkins off of them and now have the pumpkins out on the front porch for Thanksgiving decorations.

To put up the Christmas decorations or not, that is the question….

It is always the big debate this time of year, when do you put out your Christmas decorations. Me personally, I say the day after Halloween is a good time. I just love Christmas decorations. Not everyone in my home feels that way though. We usually try to come up with a compromise.

Other fun things from the weekend….

We had a great opportunity to go to a concert this weekend. Let me tell you it was amazing! A true musician and talented singer. It was three hours of amazing music! We also got some cleaning and organizing that needed done done. I still have some laundry to get done but I can do that when I get home from working at the Ornament Factory today.

Better get back to work packing orders so they can get shipped out to all of you! Have a great rest of your Monday!

Jackson 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

Happy November 1!

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55 days until Christmas!! This year has certainly gone by very fast. believe me, I am not complaining because I love the holiday season. All of the delicious food, family, and of course decorations make me so happy!

A Few Things to Remember….

Order your Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments early to make sure you get the one or ones you want. You can look and shop at http://www.hallmarkornaments.com . Remember, if you have any questions or need help we cal always help.

Hallmark Ornaments make great gifts around the holidays. If you’re going to a party or event they make for a wonderful hostess gift. There are so many to pick from you are sure to find one for any person in your life.

There is no right or wrong when it comes to decorating. If it is something you like and enjoy then go for it. There is also no set time frame to decorate. Everyone has their own opinion on this topic and there is no right or wrong.

If you like to decorate the outside of your  home it might be a good idea to get that done before the weather gets too cold. You do not have to turn it on just because you have it set up. Decorating might be more enjoyable if you take care of it when the weather suits you better.

Take care of yourself. This time of year your schedule can get hectic and you find yourself too busy to take care of you. Take some time to do something enjoyable and/or relaxing.

Lastly, have fun! The holiday season is a beautiful time with family and friends.

Your friendly Head Elf,

Elliott

 

Beautiful Cinderella

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One of the most recognized symbols from Disney is Cinderella’s castle. Right when you walk into the Magic Kingdom at Disney World you see this majestic castle. Over the year Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments has had ornaments from this Disney movie. These ornaments would be great for a child or adult to decorate a Christmas tree.

Beautiful Cinderella 

Hallmark Ornaments has had several ornaments of the beloved Cinderella in all her beauty. From the 2016 A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes

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to the 2013 A Vision in Blue, Cinderella is beautiful from the inside out.

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A Christmas tree full of beautiful Cinderella Hallmark Ornaments would look great in any room in your home. You could put these ornaments on a pink tree in a little girls bedroom or a large tree in a special room in your home.

The Shoe…

It is all about the shoes or better yet for Cinderella, it is all about the shoe. A lady does love her shoes. The glass slipper was made into a Hallmark Keepsake Ornament in 2017 with the release of Fit for a Princess.

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Hallmark Keepsake Cinderella’s Castle

Cinderella’s Castle is a well known symbol for Disney. this year Hallmark Ornaments made it into a Premium ornament. The 2018 Cinderella”s Castle has the castle sparkling and beautiful just like Cinderella.

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The 2001 Cinderella’s Castle has soft blue lights illuminate this iconic castle. Using a light clip to attach a light bulb to the back of the ornament will magically transform thus Hallmark Keepsake Ornament into a blue castle which matches Cinderella’s ballgown. Very awe inspiring!

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These are just a few of the Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments that celebrate Cinderella. Be sure to look at our website http://www.hallmarkornaments.com to see more.

Thank you for reading today! Back to work I go here at The Ornament Factory!

Little Daniel the Elf

A Classic Christmas Movie….

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The movie Christmas Vacation has turned into a holiday classic over the years. In 2009 Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments started their series based on the movie.

How the Series Started….

In 2009 Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments released Cousin Eddies RV.

2009cousineddiesrv.jpg In National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, devoted but hapless family man Clark Griswold resolves to celebrate a “good-old-fashioned family Christmas.” Not in the plan: the unannounced arrival of freeloading Cousin Eddie and family in their ramshackle RV. Still, when Eddie’s kids fear that Santa will pass them by, the goodhearted Clark steps up to make a happy holiday for all!  Press the button on the ornament to hear some of Cousin Eddie’s most memorable lines from this hilarious holiday comedy!

As the Years go on more Ornaments are added…..

A Star-Spangled Spectacular is another one of the Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments for this special series.

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Press the button on the ornament to see the lights illuminate and hear memorable moments from this hilarious holiday comedy!

2018….

Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments gave us a treat this year and released Two ornaments for the Christmas Vacation series. The first one is A Fun, Old-Fashioned Family Christmas. 

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The second for this year is A Quest for Fun.

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Looking at these ornaments makes me want to watch the movie. It is a family tradition to watch Nation Lampoons Christmas Vacation on Christmas Eve in our home. We still all laugh like the first time we saw it. Back to work I go! Have a great day!

Jackson 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.

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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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A Timeless Classic…..

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Gone With the Wind is treasured classic movie that Hallmark Ornaments has made into a long standing series of collectible ornaments. Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments has turned parts of this classic movie into ornaments to collect and enjoy!

The beginning of the Gone With the Wind Series…

In 1996 Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments debuted the first Gone With the Wind ornament, Gone with the Wind, a 3 piece miniature set. The set features the famous “Tara” plantation from the classic movie Gone with the Wind. This set includes southern belle Scarlett O’Hara and Rhett Butler in great detail. This beautiful set can be displayed on a table or on your tree.

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Scarlett O’Hara….

One of the main characters  of the movie is Scarlett O’Hara has been portrayed several times since the Gone With the Wind Series started. The first is from 1997, Scarlett O’Hara #1. This 1997 Hallmark keepsake ornament features the beautiful Scarlett O’Hara from the classic movie Gone with the Wind. This ornament is the very first in the Scarlett O’Hara series and it features Scarlett in a exquisite burgundy gown that she wore to Melanie’s birthday party. This ornament will be sure to add elegance to any tree!

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Another Scarlett O’Hara ornament is the 2008 Scarlet O’Hara.
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The unforgettable Scarlett O’Hara debuts her charm at the picnic at Twelve Oaks. The Southern coquette captivated audiences in Margeret Mitchell’s classic romance, Gone with the Wind. Pretty as a picture in her ruffled dress, Miss Scarlett steals the attention of every man in the room. But there is only one beau for this belle. Dearest Ashley. Though Ashley is already engaged to another, Scarlett is determined to win his love. Meanwhile, she catches the eye of Rhett Butler, a mysterious rogue who has plans of his own.

 

A Famous Scene….

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Almost A Kiss, the 2011 Hallmark Keepsake Ornament from the Gone With the Wind Series, “I’m the only man over 16 and under 60 that’s around to show you a good time …” Press the button on Scarlett’s dress to hear Scarlett and Rhett in one of their most memorable moments from Gone With the Wind.

Any of the Hallmark Keepsake Gone With the Wind Ornaments would make a great addition to your Hallmark Christmas tree.

Hope you all are having a wonderful Wednesday! Back to work I go!

Aiden the Elf

Ornament Series Feature: Frosty Fun Decade

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The Frosty Fun Decade Series started in 2010 with the Frosty Fun Decade #1. There was also a special Hallmark Keepsake ornament of Frosty Fun Decade #1 that was a repaint and is a Limited Edition.

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2018 Frosty Fun Decade Ornament…

The 2018 Frosty Fun Decade Ornament was apart of the July ornament release. This Hallmark Keepsake Ornament has the adorable Frosty putting the 2 on top to finish off 2018. Frosty Fun Decade #9 is currently in stock and ready to be ordered.

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A Perfect Gift!

The Frosty Fun Decade series would make a special gift for someone in your life that collects snowmen. This is also a series that would be able to stay up  past Christmas through the winter months. The thoughtful gift of a Hallmark Ornament of several is a gift that someone can enjoy for years to come.

A Special Frosty Fun Decade Ornament….

2016 had a special ornament to ass to the Frosty Fun Decade series. A Little Frosty Fun is a miniature ornament. If you have a collection for the miniature ornaments, this would be a great addition.

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The Perfect Pairing….

It’s always fun to mix and match Hallmark Ornaments on your trees. The Frosty Fun Decade series would pair perfectly with the Frosty Friends Series with Hallmark Ornaments. These two series would compliment each other with the snow themes. Plus, they both would be able to stay up past Christmas.

I hope you all have a terrific Tuesday! Be sure to check out all of the Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments and series talked about in this blog at The Ornament Factory.

Brandon the Elf

How Does the Weekend Go By So Quick…..

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Hey everyone! I hope you had a nice weekend! Mine went by way too quick. I feel like it was just Friday and now we are back to Monday morning. I demand a redue! I know , I know…..I’m funny. Seriously though, if you know how to make it not go as fast let me know.

I was so busy at the end of last week that by the time evening came around I was ready to go to bed early. Friday night I was in bed by 8 pm. I am usually the night owl so this was a something out of the ordinary.

Saturday…..

Saturday was a fun day. We got to get dressed up in our Halloween costumes and go to an indoor trick or treat event. They read a story, had some dancing, and games too. We trick or treated through some halls of the school that they had decorated. There was a room where you could get a snack and decorate a pumpkin. You should have seen everything they had for snacks. Everything from donuts, hot dogs, pizza, and cotton candy. It was nice for my brother, Jackson the Elf, and I to be able to spend time with our cousins, Ben and Nathan the elves. After we were done there we all tried a new Italian restaurant. I had the cheese ravioli, it was delicious! With all that excitement and fun, Jack and I both took good naps.

Sunday…..

We used Sunday to get caught up on cleaning and getting ready for the week ahead at The Ornament Factory.  Going to the grocery store is always a necessity on the weekend. Halloween candy was on sale plus I had a coupon. Now we are all ready for trick or treat next weekend in our neighborhood. We know we have a busy week ahead at work. After we were done it was nice to be able to sit and enjoy our Halloween tree filled with Hallmark Halloween ornaments.

Monday morning….

After a good nights sleep it is time to start the week.  I cannot wait to see all of the other elves and hear about what they did this weekend! I was thinking as I came to work today about putting up my Christmas tree with all  of the new 2018 Hallmark Ornaments. It will probably go up on November 1st after the Halloween tree gets taken down.

Guess I better get to work. Hope you all  have a Magnificent Monday!

Little Daniel the Elf