Debby's Tree

KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT CLUB 2012

2012-02-24T00:00:00.000-08:00

Sorry I haven't been around lately. I can't seem to get my act together to write posts here. Hopefully I will find some time to work on some posts soon. I seem to spend most of my days reading posts. That's what I get for following so many people!

I thought I would share the Hallmark Keepsake Ornament Club with you for 2012. Yes it is that time of year and I will be placing my order before March 16, 2012 so I can receive the extra bonus points.

If you do not have a Hallmark Gold Crown Card I suggest you get one the next time your visit your local Hallmark Gold Crown store. The points turn into money coupons for you to use in their stores.

I GOT ALL THREE !

2012-02-10T00:00:00.000-08:00

I don't know if you remember my post from October 28th called IT'S A MYSTERY where I talked about the Hallmark Keepsake Mystery ornament from 2011. Well I was lucky enough to get the third one too which I was missing from the three that were available. It is actually the one I really wanted because he is Toymaker Santa and that is a series of ornaments that I have been collecting for 12 years now.

AFTER CHRISTMAS SALE - PART 2

2012-02-03T00:00:00.000-08:00

Last week I showed two ornaments that I bought after Christmas at 60% off so here are the others that I picked up. I originally didn't get the Cars 2 ornament because I already have several ornaments with them. Then I finally got around to watching the movie and decided that I needed one with the new character.

I haven't collected the Kringlesville ornaments but thought this one was cute. I do have a few of the Noelville ornaments but decided not to get the 2011 one since I keep trying to cut back each year. A lot of good that did but I can't resist a 60% off sale!

AFTER CHRISTMAS SALE - PART 1

2012-01-27T00:00:00.000-08:00

I wasn't going to do it, I purposely stayed away from Hallmark after Christmas but then I went in to get my Valentines Day Cards and they were 60% off so I couldn't resist.

BUSY BUSY BUSY

2012-01-14T15:33:00.001-08:00

I AM SO BUSY TAKING DOWN MY DECORATIONS THAT I HAVE NOT HAD TIME TO WORK ON POSTING ANY PICTURES HERE.

HOPEFULLY SOME WILL BE COMING SOON.

HOPE YOUR NEW YEAR IS HAPPY.

(These are not my ornaments)

LET IT SNOW!

2012-01-06T00:00:00.000-08:00

This Let It Snow! ornament was free to me as a Keepsake Ornament Club member if I attended all of the special ornaments weekends in 2011. Isn't he cute? He certainly is a jolly snowman.

This one I had forgotten to put on my list and thankfully it was still available. I think they are so cute and they sing "We Need a Little Christmas!" I love that song from Auntie Mame.

This ornament is new to me even though it is from 2001. I was able to get this from Hooked On Hallmark which is a great place to go when you are looking for some older ornaments. It goes with a tin village that I have on my tree.

MERRY CHRISTMAS

2011-12-23T00:00:00.000-08:00

HOPE YOU HAVE A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS

AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!

GNOMES ARE JUST SO CUTE

2011-12-16T00:00:00.000-08:00

Here are a few of my more recent purchases. I enjoyed the movie Gnomeo & Juliet and decided to buy the ornament for my tree. I wish that I had been able to buy the Tangled ornament. When I made my list up I hadn't seen the movie yet and now everyone is out of it.

I thought this ornament was cute so I bought it!

Just got this one for my miniature tree. Isn't it sweet.

I'M PUZZLED

2011-12-09T00:00:00.000-08:00

Isn't this awesome?

This is a puzzle from Hallmark this year.

I just had to buy it.

I see so many of my ornaments on this desk.

Hard to believe it is December already!

TRIMMING THE TREE

2011-11-25T12:40:00.000-08:00

I am taking time off to trim the tree.

Hope you had a lovely Thanksgiving.

OLDIES BUT GOODIES

2011-11-18T00:00:00.000-08:00

Wow, today is my husbands 60th birthday. I wonder if he ever had one of these? You know that this toy was released in 1938. Gee I wonder if my parents had one! I just love this ornament even though I don't ever remember having one. The legs also move on this ornament. I love seeing some of these retro toys back in the stores today.

Isn't Jiminy Cricket adorable? There is a button on the base that lights up the star in his hand! Actually Jiminy is pretty old too. Look at what I found out about him:

"Jiminy Cricket!" – sometimes rendered as "Jiminy Christmas!" – was originally a minced oath for Jesus Christ. The name of the character is a play on the exclamation – which itself was uttered in Pinocchio's immediate Disney predecessor, 1937's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Another example occurs in the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz, where Dorothy (Judy Garland) cries, "Oh! Oh! Jiminy Crickets!" when she is startled by the Wizard's pyrotechnics. Garland also used the expression in her 1938 film Listen, Darling. It was also used several times in the 1930 movie Anna Christie, and in the 1938 cartoon The Brave Little Tailor, starring Mickey Mouse .

Bet you were not expecting a history lesson today!

FROM CHURCHES TO CHEERS!

2011-11-11T00:00:00.000-08:00

This is not how you typically view my ornaments. This is an unusual combination for sure! Well 11/11/11 is not a typical date either. Hope that most people keep both separate on Sundays!

This little church reminds me of the movie Corrina, Corrina since it plays the song from the church scene in the movie. "This Little Light of Mine" You can also put a bulb from the tree in the back so it lights up.

I was a fan of the television show Cheers, how about you?

WHO DOESN'T LIKE A SNOWMAN

2011-11-04T00:00:00.000-07:00

I have a fairly large collection of snowmen ornaments. I put most of them on three smaller trees in my dining room. I have a few on my big tree also. Snowmen are one of my favorites for Christmas decorations throughout my home.

IT'S A MYSTERY

2011-10-28T08:00:00.000-07:00

This year Hallmark decided to do a Mystery Ornament Frosty. You have a chance of getting one of the three designs available. They are sealed inside in a thick black plastic bag so there is no cheating. There is "Aloha Frosty", "Toymaker Santa" and "Polar Penguin." I kinda wanted Toymaker Santa since I collect that series. Next in line I thought that Aloha Frosty was cute. Well I got Polar Penguin. Polar Penguin is super cute it just wasn't what I wanted. Amber knew I was bummed so later that day she bought one. I will give you one guess who she got. It was Polar Penguin! Another girl at work got Aloha Frosty so they switched. I am tempted to try again but most likely won't, or will I?

AND THE WINNER IS....

2011-10-21T00:00:00.000-07:00

Well actually it is winners! I decided to pick up an additional ornament to give away. So the winners are:

Saskia at Join My Joy. If you have never visited her blog I think you should. It's all about beauty and joy! She lives in the Netherlands.

Laurie at Bargain Hunting and Chatting With Laurie. I have mentioned Laurie before in posts because she has the most incredible decorations you will ever see! You must become a follower so you can see how she decorates her mantle and house for all the holidays.

Just click on their link to meet them!

Congratulations ladies and I hope you have a wonderful Christmas!

P.S. I used Random.Org to generate the winners. Sorry I forgot to take pictures but trust me that I cannot cheat when it comes to the winners.

IT'S GIVEAWAY TIME

2011-10-07T00:00:00.000-07:00

In honor of my 60th Birthday which was on Monday October 3rd I am having a giveaway.

I have this cute little ornament waiting to become yours. Just leave a comment and I will draw the winning name in a few weeks. Please be sure I have a way to contact you. Good Luck!

Also I received this wonderful award from Ellie at Path to Happiness. Thank you Ellie, I appreciate you thinking of me. ((HUGS))

COFFEE ANYONE

2011-09-30T00:00:00.000-07:00

I only have one ornament for you today. Having issues with photo bucket and Google so I could not do anything else. I think this ornament is adorable. I have other coffee ones on my tree that are really cute too! I will be picking up the rest of my ornaments for 2011 next Saturday. What I think I will do is hold the giveaway next week.

Thanks for stopping over.

Have a wonderful weekend.

TOO CUTE!

2011-09-23T00:00:00.000-07:00

I think you will agree with me that these are just too cute! Hallmark has been making a Noah's Ark ornament each year for sometime now but it is not a series. Remember that these ornaments are from this years 2011 Dreambook collection and most of them can be purchased at your local Hallmark Gold Crown Store.

SERIES - PART TWO

2011-09-16T00:00:00.000-07:00

Here are some more of the series ornaments that I collect each year. Sometimes when a series ends I will sigh with relief. Don't get me wrong I love them but sometimes I want to cut down on what I purchase which means it would be one less that I will buy next year. See the first one, this is #28 in the series. I do not own all 28 in this series. Don't you just love a Bungalow?

SERIES - PART ONE

2011-09-09T00:00:00.000-07:00

Hallmark always has several ornaments that become series. Each year a new piece is added. Sometimes they only run for a few years and then there are some, like you will see in my next post, that are on year 28!

A FEW RANDOM PICKS

2011-09-02T00:00:00.000-07:00

These are some random ones I purchased this year. I of course love the crowns, only fitting that my daughter would be a Princess when I am the Queen. Every once in awhile I get the larger Snoopy ornaments. Since I have a few of the camping ones I thought this would be a nice addition. I don't collect every Disney ornament each year but often I am drawn to one. I liked this one because when you go to Disneyland at Christmas all of the lamps have wreaths made into Mickey ears! Over the years I have collected a few of the Crayola ornaments. This one is perfect to put into my section on sledding. (Sorry it's a little blurry.) I just love the little Chocolate Cow. This is the one that I bought an extra of for a giveaway this year. (don't forget you can view the 2011 Dreambook if you click on it in my left column)

MINIATURES

2011-08-26T00:00:00.000-07:00

I recently finished taking pictures of my miniature ornaments for this blog. I had 148 of them. Hallmark use to have about 25 each year to choose from but not anymore. They only do about 5 now each year :( Often they are classified as a miniature but not nearly as tiny as the miniatures I have from past years. I do enjoy my miniature tree. Our daughter only does a miniature tree however I think that will change at some point if they decided to have children. Then you need a big tree!

(at some point I will do each of these up close for you with details)

KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT CLUB PIECES

2011-08-19T00:00:00.000-07:00

For many years now I have joined the Hallmark Keepsake Ornament Club each year. I enjoy getting a Dreambook in the mail early in the year and also getting some things that are not normally available unless you are a member. I fell in love with the Christmas Windows years ago. They usually have a Santa each year but I don't collect many Santa's so this year I picked this Angel which is very pretty. The little Gingerbread Man was free to club members at Ornament Premiere.

THE WIZARD OF OZ

2011-08-12T00:00:00.000-07:00

These are THE WIZARD OF OZ ornaments available this year at Hallmark. My collection is pretty large now and I love seeing them each year as I decorate my tree. The first one was a Limited Edition this year, most likely not in the stores anymore. The last one lights up which I always enjoy. Nothing like the magical ornaments from Hallmark. You can also click on the 2011 Dreambook in my left column to see all of this years ornaments.

FAMILY

2011-08-05T00:00:00.000-07:00

Well here they are, the family ornaments from Hallmark this year. I think they are really cute! These ornaments are currently available at your local Hallmark store. Also, in my top left column you can click on the 2011 Dreambook to view the entire line of ornaments this year.

MY FIX FOR 2011

2011-07-22T00:00:00.000-07:00

Last weekend was Hallmark's Ornament Premiere. I always have my ornaments pulled in advance so I don't miss out on any. Of course when I got there I find a few more that I fell in love with. Even though I am trying to cut down on how many I buy I still seem to fall into the same pattern each year. There were some that just didn't look so awesome in the book but in person they were calling my name! I will be posting pictures of each one of these ornaments up close on personal in future posts. Remember that these are now available at your local Hallmark store. I will be getting a few more that come out in October and November. You should be able to go to Hallmark.com to view their Dream Book for this years ornaments.

This little guy is one of the one I fell in love with.

I will be doing a giveaway in December for one of you to win!

LIGHTHOUSE GREETINGS - Part Two

2011-07-15T00:00:00.000-07:00

This is part two of my Lighthouse Greetings. You can go back to last week to see the first ones. I am missing a few of these but I am pretty sure that I actually have a few that are packed away which I didn't take pictures of. The reason for this is that I don't put them on my tree anymore. Haven't put them on in years because of the pre-lite trees. They don't guarantee your lights if you plug in ornaments. (I actually have a full box of plug in ornaments that I don't use anymore. It's really sad because they are so cute.)

LIGHTHOUSE GREETINGS - Part One

2011-07-08T00:00:00.000-07:00

I love these lighthouse ornaments. When they are plugged into a tree the light goes in circles just like the real thing. I am missing a few of these in the series. I do think I may have a few packed away that I didn't get a picture of since I don't put them on the tree anymore. Pre-lite trees do not guarantee the lights if you plug into them. I actually have a whole box of ornaments packed away that plug in. Those were some of the best ones, I loved the animation of them. Came back next week to see the rest. There are actually 12 in the series.

FAMILY

2011-07-01T00:00:00.000-07:00

Okay, are these not the cutest? You know my love for giraffe's so these of course were a must for me. This was also one of those years that they didn't make the family ornaments all the same design. I didn't get the parents ornaments that year.

Flying home from Europe today after 21 days!

FAMILY - 1999

2011-06-24T00:00:00.000-07:00

I never realized that back in 1999 they were not making family ornaments the same like they do today. The son and daughter as you can see were bears. Mom and dad were on tin stockings. When I was looking the bears up in my collectors book I noticed that they made a mistake. They had son in the daughters spot and daughter in the sons spot. I noticed that I could read the beginnings of daughter on the red color but they had it under son!

TODAY IS OUR ANNIVERSARY AND WE ARE IN PARIS!

LITTLE BOOKS

2011-06-17T00:00:00.000-07:00

Here is another one of those easy posts that I didn't have to spend hours looking up the ornaments information in my Hallmark collectible ornament books. I love these little books. I think I have a few more but didn't have them in my pictures. Actually a few of them are made by Hallmark but I don't recall seeing them in my book. I guess I should check again. Enjoy!

LADIES DAY OUT

2011-06-10T00:00:00.000-07:00

Don't we all need a day like this!!!

Well I'm on vacation so I hope to get some relaxing in!

UNUSUAL ORNAMENTS

2011-06-03T00:00:00.000-07:00

Back in the early 90's these were popular. I even have an itty bitty starfish snowman pin. I was into wearing pins on my outfits all the time. Now when I see these I feel kind of bad for the starfish. I bet you still see some of these in the shops around beach towns. I actually got the Santa in the swimsuit in Florida back then.

I'm doing a few easy posts right now. Some of my ornaments are not Hallmark so I don't have to actually look each one up in my collector books. I've been trying to get posts ready for when I am gone on vacation.

PINECONES

2011-05-27T00:00:00.000-07:00

Here are a few of the pinecones on my tree. I can't remember where I bought them but the first two I most likely bought at a year round Christmas store in Mammoth Lakes, CA. It's no longer open but they had the most unique items. This first one is a favorite of mine. Isn't he cute?

I believe I bought this one in Orr, Minnesota one summer when we were there on a fishing trip.

MORE SANTA'S

2011-05-20T00:00:00.000-07:00

I always loved this one. He has a cookie in his hand!

SANTA'S

2011-05-13T00:00:00.000-07:00

This Santa has the sweetest face!

I love this chair with the quilt, just waiting for Mrs. Claus.
Maybe Santa carved this chair for her.

KRIS AND THE KRINGLES

2011-05-06T00:00:00.000-07:00

These are all pretty cute.
They are all magic ornaments which means they move or play music.
The revolving door is my favorite!

SWEET TREATS - PART TWO

2011-04-29T00:00:00.000-07:00

The last few weeks I have featured ornaments designed to look like they were made out of candy. Here are the rest of them, enjoy!

This Santa is flying in an ice cream cone plane!

SWEET TREATS - PART ONE

2011-04-22T00:00:00.000-07:00

If you saw my post from last week it was about the family ornaments made out of sweets. Here are a few more that I own and love. I hang them all together on my tree. I will show a few more next week. Don't you just love the moose? The Hallmark artists are so creative.

FAMILY MADE OF SWEETS

2011-04-15T00:00:00.000-07:00

I think these are adorable. I just love how they are made out of candy, the red licorice just puts a smile on my face.

I have more ornaments that look similar to these, also designed like candy, so I hang them all together on my tree. I will post more of them next week. Thanks for stopping over.

THIMBLE ORNAMENTS

2011-04-08T00:00:00.000-07:00

These little thimble ornaments are one of my favorites. Well I guess I say that about most of my ornaments! I don't know why I don't have all of them. I did just order #5 from Hooked On Hallmark, it was only $3.88.

Do you see the value on them from my collectors book from 2006? Well they are not worth that now however #1 and #2 are still pretty high value. Generally if you have the first in a series you will see that they have the highest value.

TOYMAKER SANTA

2011-04-01T00:00:00.000-07:00

If you look at the years on these I am missing a few yet in my collectors book I have it marked that I have those years. I obviously don't have a picture of them so at this point I won't know until I put my tree up in November.

Enjoy!

FAMILY STOCKINGS

2011-03-25T00:00:00.000-07:00

These are really cute. I love collecting the family ornaments each year.

SKY'S THE LIMIT

2011-03-18T00:00:00.000-07:00

I don't know why I started collecting these planes

but I do enjoy putting them at the top of my tree!

Imagine my surprise when I was doing this post and I

realized I never bought the one for 2010!

MY ROYAL FAMILY

2011-03-11T00:00:00.000-08:00

In the world of ornaments I'M A QUEEN!

THINGS GO BETTER WITH COKE

2011-03-04T00:00:00.000-08:00

FAMILY SWEATERS

2011-02-25T00:00:00.000-08:00

I just love these little knit sweaters!

I always buy the family ornaments each year.

THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS

2011-02-18T00:00:00.000-08:00

Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.

The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,

In hopes that St Nicholas soon would be there.

"Now Dasher! now, Dancer! now, Prancer and Vixen!
On, Comet! On, Cupid! on, on Donner and Blitzen!
To the top of the porch! to the top of the wall!
Now dash away! Dash away! Dash away all!"

He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle,
And away they all flew like the down of a thistle.
But I heard him exclaim, ‘ere he drove out of sight,
"Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good-night!"

SAFE AND SNUG

2011-02-11T00:00:00.000-08:00

These three ornaments are amongst my favorites. Well actually all my ornaments are amongst my favorites, who am I kidding! These are porcelain and sweet as can be. I don't know why they only did them for 3 years.

I want to thank those of you who stop over to see my ornaments. I know that this is my passion and not everyone shares it. Who really wants to see Christmas ornaments during the year? But seeing each one up close really gives you a better idea of how my tree looks when it's all decorated.

A couple of Friday's ago I worked on getting several ornaments ready to be posted. I frame them and do the writing on Photobucket. Now when I post pictures of new ornaments starting in July it's a fairly easy task. All the information I need is on the box! The ones I am posting now have to be researched in my collectors book which only goes until 2006. Luckily when I worked at Hallmark I convinced them to keep ornament books from previous years. When the store closed I was able to get those books which go through 2009, then I have the Dream Books from Hallmark that I get each year for anything after that point. I worked on this for over five hours that night which gave me enough pictures to write about 7 posts.

Enjoy!

LAS VEGAS OR BUST!

2011-02-04T00:00:00.000-08:00

These of course are all about Las Vegas, one of my favorite places to go! The little slot machine handle actually works and the Vegas sign makes the sound of a winning machine when you press a button.

FOR MEN ONLY - Part Two

2011-01-28T00:00:00.000-08:00

Like I said last week these are not necessarily for men but I know that I have bought these with my husband in mind. You know the honey do list! The details are perfect on these and I really enjoy having them on my tree. That chair has a lever on one side that lets you move the footrest, it's just adorable. I just love the little six pack of beer too!

FOR MEN ONLY - Part One

2011-01-21T00:00:00.000-08:00

So these are not really just for men only but I do think Hallmark made these with men in mind thinking that they would make a nice Christmas gift for a guy. I know that I have grilled on our BBQ many times. I just think these are adorable and the detail on Hallmark ornaments is always perfect.

Have a nice weekend!

I LOVE LUCY

2011-01-14T00:00:00.000-08:00

Well as I looked these up in my 2006 collectors book I started to get a little sad, I saw four that I don't have. Before I started working at Hallmark I had many years where I wouldn't go in to look at the ornaments. I always fell in love with so many that it was easier to stay away until the day after Christmas to go see what was available at 50% off. (they do have a few of the ones I am missing over at Hooked On Hallmark, I am very tempted)

This one winds up and the conveyor belt moves!

This one winds up and she moves back/forth stomping her feet.

This one you press a button and listen to Lucy talking w/Ricky!

GLASS ORNAMENTS

2011-01-07T00:00:00.000-08:00

These are just a few of the glass ornaments on my tree. I haven't downloaded all the ornaments to photo bucket yet and that is where I put the frame around them along with the wording. I still have all my decorations up and almost forgot that I needed a post for today. These did not have to be looked up in a book so they are easy ones to post.

Hopefully I will get my act together soon. I actually had two friends come over yesterday to see my tree and decorations. They have been trying for a few years and we finally got it worked out this year. It's been a few years since I had seen them, they are from the church I use to go to.

Christmas Pickle Poem
To start a tradition that will surely last,
Here's the story about the pickle of glass.
The night before Christmas it's hung on the tree
While everyone's sleeping, it's done secretly.
And on Christmas morning when you arise,
The first one to find it will get a surprise.
A family tradition for all to share
You'll look for the pickle year after year

We haven't actually done the tradition of the Christmas pickle. I actually have several new pickle ornaments here at home so maybe I should do a giveaway!

MISCELLANEOUS ORNAMENTS

2010-12-31T00:00:00.000-08:00

Today I am sharing some miscellaneous ornaments that are on my tree. These are ornaments that I have had for a very, very long time. I am posting these because there is no information to look up on them and I am still so exhausted from Christmas that I thought these would be easy to post. Enjoy!

MERRY CHRISTMAS

2010-12-24T00:00:00.001-08:00

From my family to yours....

MERRY CHRISTMAS

TO VIEW A TOUR OF MY DECORATIONS GO TO JUST BREATHE.

LUNCHBOXES

2010-12-17T00:00:00.000-08:00

My collectors book is from 2006, I'm not sure if there is a newer one out there. In that book they do list the current value however the value is only good if someone is actually wanting to buy it. I have not collected ornaments for their value but because I love them!

GIVEAWAY WINNERS

2010-12-10T00:00:00.000-08:00

We have two winners, one from each blog!

Congratulations to:

Jane from Adoption of Jane

Tauna from Welcome to The Garden of Egan

Because I had some extra little cookie trays with the ornaments I picked four more winners!

Congratulations to:

Brandy at You Don't Know

Ali at I am a Mommy

Sarita at One Perfect Rose

Mary at Life In a Small Town

Thank you to everyone who participated by stopping over and leaving a comment. If I could you know I would send one to each of you.

Have a wonder holiday season!

A GIFT FOR YOU - FROM ME - GIVEAWAY

2010-12-03T00:00:00.000-08:00

That's right, I am having a giveaway and you will have a chance to win this little gift package from me. (tree not included) Just leave one comment here for your chance to win. I will pick a winner in a few days. I will need a way to get in touch with you so if your email is not available when you comment (no-reply) please leave it for me in your comment.

For a second chance to win this gift package please head over to Just Breathe and leave one comment there so you will have two chances to win! There will be one winner on each blog. Only leave one comment per blog post.

Good luck !

P.S. This is open to everyone near or far.

RECENTLY PURCHASED

2010-11-26T00:00:00.000-08:00

These are the most recent ornaments I purchased at Open House at Hallmark a few weekends ago. I don't think I will be buying anymore this year until the day after Christmas. That is a very dangerous day for me when it comes to shopping at Hallmark. Enjoy!

This is the last one in the series of 5 ornaments.
To see the whole set go here.

This one is a Special Edition Repaint. It is the first in the series from last year. The rolling pin was red!

This one was just for fun, fit for the Queen!

I will start taking pictures of all of my other 700+ ornaments as I decorate my tree this year. That should keep me busy and give me years of posts for this blog!

Are you getting excited for Christmas yet?

FROM LAST YEAR

2010-11-19T00:00:00.000-08:00

I picked these two up at Ornament Premiere this year.

They are from 2009's collection and were 75% off.

I have several in this collection.

That is one of my favorite things to do the day after Christmas, head over to Hallmark, buy some ornaments at 50% off, boxed Christmas cards and wrapping paper too!

LIGHTS AND SOUND

2010-11-12T00:00:00.000-08:00

I loved watching The Andy Griffith Show.

This one lights up and plays the theme song.

I think I now have about 5 tv's in my collection.

I almost didn't get this one trying to limit myself to less each year.

Then I broke down because I realized I really wanted it for my Wizard of Oz collection which is a pretty big section on my tree. The fire lights up as it plays the march song.

Great Christmas movie, right?

Push the button and the whole house lights up and plays music.

A FEW FAVORITES

2010-11-05T00:00:00.000-07:00

I was a big fan of The Jetsons, how about you?

Rosie says a few different sayings on this one!

Have you seen Toy Story 3? Jessie is so cute.

This one is all about Holiday baking!

SNOWMAN

2010-10-29T00:00:00.000-07:00

These two ornaments came out in October.

Who doesn't like a snowman, enjoy!

I display my snowmen on a separate tree in the dining room.

MINIATURES

2010-10-22T00:00:00.000-07:00

These are a few more of the miniatures I just picked up in October.

I love the little pinecone on this one!

These are part of The Peanuts Gang collection they have this year.

ANIMATED VILLAGES

2010-10-15T00:00:00.000-07:00

This pictures shows some of my other little villages. I don't hang these on the tree. I didn't get last years village because it was a plug into the tree lights one. I don't do plugs into the tree lights anymore because it voids your warranty on the lights of a pre-lite tree. I must have about 30 or 40 ornaments with animation that I don't put up anymore. I miss them on the tree. But I do buy the ones that use batteries. They are just so darn cute with the best details.

Debby

MINIATURES

2010-10-08T00:00:00.000-07:00

I just love the miniature ornaments. They are just adorable. Besides having over 700 large ornaments on my tree I also have a miniture tree with at least 200 miniatures on it! It's the only tree my daughter does and sometimes I think it is very smart of her. Not so much to pack up each year! Hallmark does not make as many as they use to years ago. They use to have about 30 of them, now they only have about 8 each year.

Enjoy!

Remember you can flip through this years Dreambook at Hallmark.com.

Debby

FAMILY AND FRIENDS

2010-10-01T00:00:00.000-07:00

Debby

FAMILY FUN

2010-09-24T00:00:00.000-07:00

That's my Skye!

Debby

SERIES ~ LIMITED QUANTITY ~ KEEPSAKE CLUB

2010-09-17T00:00:00.000-07:00

I just love the cute ones, don't you? I've been joining the Keepsake Ornament Club for the last 8 years so I can get the Christmas Window Ornament. I do not have all 27 of the Nostalgic Houses, however I do have the first one which was a gift from my brother 27 years ago. I believe I have the last 10 years of them. Sometimes you just look forward to a series ending.

Debby

SERIES & LIMITED QUANTITY

2010-09-10T00:00:00.000-07:00

Here are the next set of ornaments I photographed. These are all from 2010 and some of them are still available in the stores. Limited Quantities are most likely sold out since each store only gets about 8 of each one.

Debby

THE GREAT OUTDOORS

2010-09-03T15:07:00.000-07:00

Welcome to my first post. Have I bitten off more then I can chew ~ probably. Especially if I make the pictures all cute with boarders! So maybe this first post will the only SPECIAL one. I have been collecting ornaments for at least 38 years now. It is one of my greatest pleasures. I hope you enjoy seeing them. Between now and Christmas I will be posting the newest ones, the ones I purchased this year which may still be available for you to buy.

Happy Campers

by Terri Steiger ~ 2010

Angling for Fun

by Katrina Bricker ~ 2010

The Fearless Crew

The Peanuts Gang ~ 2010

Ho-Ho-Hole in One

by Terri Steiger - 2010

Freddy F. Freestyle

Snowtop Lodge

by Joanne Eschrich ~ 2010 ~ 6th in Series

Good Grilling to All!

by Edythe Kegrize - 2010

Thank you for stopping over. You can view all the new Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments at this link: Dreambook 2010

Debby

COMING SOON

2010-08-24T20:08:00.000-07:00

Hope to get this up and running in a few days.

Debby