Review and GIVEAWAY: Hallmark Spiderman and Twilight ornaments

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Hallmark's NYC party, August 2012
When I was in NYC for BlogHer '12 this past August, Jackie at Free is my Life invited me to attend Hallmark's off-site party as a guest. Hallmark had rented a suite at a small boutique hotel across the street from the Hilton, and the view was AMAZING. We were also treated to desserts and were able to see their products for the upcoming holiday season.
Edward and Bella Hallmark ornament, Twilight
credit: Hallmark.com

Recently Hallmark sent me two of their movie-themed ornaments to review, and I also have a set for one lucky reader to win, as well.

I received the "Edward and Bella's Wedding" ornament ($17.95), from the Twilight series, and an Amazing Spider-Man ornament ($14.95) in the mail, two of which I had admired at Hallmark's NYC party, where there was a huge Christmas tree with all sorts of goodies. The detail on Edward and Bella's ornament is amazing - the back of her dress looks just like it did in the movie. I also was laughing at how much the man figure looks like Robert Pattinson (Edward), though the female figure doesn't resemble Bella as much. This ornament would be ideal for anyone who is a fan of the Twilight movies or book series, and would make an interesting addition to a Christmas tree.

The Amazing Spider-Man Hallmark ornament, Christmas
credit: Hallmark.com
The Spider-Man ornament is in a classic Spidey "web-slinging" pose, and is brightly colored. The quality is good as well, and I could see little boys or any Spidey fans enjoying the sight of this ornament on their tree come Christmas morning.

Hallmark has very generously agreed to give a set of these - one Edward and Bella's Wedding ornament and one The Amazing Spiderman ornament - to one of my readers. This would make a nice addition to your tree or a great holiday gift for a movie fan in your life.

Fill out the Rafflecopter form below to enter. The contest will end on Friday, October 26th at 12am EST and the winner will have 24 hours to respond to my email; if he/she doesn't respond within that time frame, an alternate winner will be chosen.

Good luck!


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Comments

  1. The Romance BookieOctober 18, 2012 at 11:02 PM

    OMG!!!!! ME WANT!!!
    My family has a bunch of different traditions for Christmas. First off, my brother and I have a tradition where we get up really early, get our stockings and open them together while watching "A Christmas Story" which is on for 24 hours on TBS!
    Then when our parents wake up we open up about one present every half hour, so we can enjoy them more thoroughly. Then we spend the day watching movies (usually ones we received as presents), and then we eat left overs from my Mom's birthday/Christmas eve party the night before.

    Yes, Christmas is the time to still be a child! ;)

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    1. Liz ParkerOctober 18, 2012 at 11:04 PM

      My parents and I usually go to the movies on Christmas, actually :) my mom and I are Jewish and my dad is Christian. We open presents that his sister sends us and we make a big meal too ... it's fun. :)

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    2. The Romance BookieOctober 18, 2012 at 11:15 PM

      Oh we don't have a big meal lol. We make this buffet thing on our kitchen counter, mix up punch, and eat on paper plates throughout the day, so we don't have to do dishes lol. We always great food left over though!

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    3. Liz ParkerOctober 19, 2012 at 10:55 AM

      That sounds good too. :)

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  2. LoriOctober 19, 2012 at 10:12 AM

    We open our stocking stuffers on Christmas Eve, and the bigger gifts on Christmas morning.

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  3. alyaia75October 19, 2012 at 11:02 AM

    I always make a french toast casserole & we eat a big breakfast on Christmas morning. Then we have family over throughout the day.

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  4. UnknownOctober 19, 2012 at 2:20 PM

    We celebrate with the family every Christmas Eve at my grandma's. My husband and I celebrate Christmas morning, and our dog gets his own stuffed stocking on Christmas morning with toys and treats. So excited to start new traditions with our baby girl this year!

    I'm a new follower!

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  5. Electricblue717October 19, 2012 at 7:45 PM

    We attend our church's Christmas Eve service. Then on Christmas Day morning, we exchange presents with each other. In the afternoon we have the traditional roasted prime rib family dinner. Good Times are had by all :) God Bless Us All Every One.

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  6. Austin BaroudiOctober 20, 2012 at 4:26 AM

    We each get to open one present on Christmas Eve!
    mcfallsk8er(at)aim(dot)com

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  7. Simply SherrylOctober 20, 2012 at 8:36 AM

    We open one gift on Christmas Eve... funny that Mom gets to pick the gift out and the children always get matching holiday pajamas! Takes them years to figure this one out!

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  8. JillOctober 20, 2012 at 9:30 AM

    Our kids also get new ornaments every Christmas :) My husband is a Twilight whore (I mean that in the nicest way possible, lol). Great giveaway!

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    1. Liz ParkerOctober 24, 2012 at 8:14 AM

      lol! He would like the Edward and Bella ornament, then. :)

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  9. CherylSabOctober 21, 2012 at 12:41 PM

    Besides the leaving cookies and cocoa for santa, carrots for the reindeer, opening 1 present on Christmas eve and a new ornament every year, not much....lol

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  10. Angie BOctober 23, 2012 at 1:45 PM

    we go to Christmas eve service as a family then we all gather at my dad's house for wine, cheese, and other light refreshments

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  11. ShempGamesOctober 24, 2012 at 4:55 AM

    My kids stay in my son's room on Christmas Eve and fall asleep watching Christmas movies together.

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  12. Rick McClenthenOctober 25, 2012 at 1:56 PM

    Our Christmas is to attend candle lite service and then enjoying hot mulled cider and snuggle up by the fire place...

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  13. KellyOctober 25, 2012 at 4:09 PM

    Leaving cookies for Santa!

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  14. Leslie S.October 25, 2012 at 9:23 PM

    We celebrate Yule and Christmas.On Yule the kids get new slippers and pj's.On Christmas we open gifts and then head to grandmas for more gifts and a huge feast.

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