Kitty Keller Designs Wholesale Brochure 2026

2026 WHOLESALE CATALOG

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ABOUT KITTY KELLER KITTY KELLER, ARTIST & FOUNDER Having known from day one that I am an artist and set on that path early by parents who encouraged me with supplies and lessons and the words, “Make a mess,” I entered The University of Texas at Austin where I received a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree with a minor in Art History. Immersion in that turpentine infused air at the University filled me with wonder and excitement imagining a life spent in the pursuit of art and so far, I have done just that. Early on one of my teachers proclaimed that I should change my major, I didn’t. This comment continues to remind me that I could have made another decision and have been set on a different path. Much like the poem by Robert Frost, The Road Not Taken, I looked down one road as far as I could until it bent in the undergrowth and choose the one that was grassy and wanted wear, the path of the artist. It helped me greatly to have grown up in a family of entrepreneurs who had created businesses and did not hear the word no lightly. I was surrounded by sales minded people who could sell anything and did, funerals, and weddings not-withstanding.

Paint-spattered days started it all in 1987 as I hand-painted dozens of T shirts daily with Texas wildflowers. My first customer was called Something Different in Fredericksburg, Texas. My Mother, Betsy and I hand delivered the T shirt order and managed to squeeze in a lovely lady’s lunch at the Peach Tree Restaurant.

Leaving just in time to pick up our daughters from school, my mother and I returned home to Seguin that day receiving a call that the entire order of shirts had sold out in a few hours, thus starting my hand-painted T shirt business in earnest. Four years and so much paint flinging later, I decided to find a silkscreener. We still sell our T-shirts, but walking through doors as they opened, I have added Cloisonne and Glass ornaments, custom tea towels, as well as archival giclee prints of my artwork to our offerings.

So much has filled the intervening years including retail and wholesale markets all over the country such as The PGA Merchandise Show in Florida, those two little daughters growing up and coming into the business with me, trips to China with our daughter Maggie to find our suppliers, and visits with our customers all over the country. Such fun and challenges we have had, but never giving up even when the challenges made things hard, believing that problems make you rethink and come up with better solutions. Hard times more than smooth are what make a business strong.

I celebrate the journey that I am still on and look forward to great challenges ahead and by the way, thank you for coming along for the ride.

- Kitty Keller

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COPPER BASE Each ornament starts with the copper shape. These are hammered and formed to create the desired shape.

Copper is used because it is easily hammered and stretched. The two copper halves are soldered together.

CLOISONNE

DESIGN CREATED The design is initially drawn on a copper ball. The copper wires, and bundles of 20, are formed and shaped into the design on the ornament. After the wires are shaped, they are placed onto the copper ball and soldered. The wires create small compartments called “cloisons.”

CLOISONS PAINTED AND FIRED After the cloisons are created, they are filled with paint. The paint is colored glass paste (or enamel). The glass paste is used to fill the cloisons. The paste is colored with metallic oxide and mixed to match PMS colors. The ornament is fired at about 800°C in an actual fire. The enamel can sometimes shrink, so the painting/firing process might have to be repeated.

FINISHED After the cloisons are filled and the design is complete, the ornament is polished. This makes the surface very smooth. The final step is 24k gold electroplating. This makes the wires gold and the enamel paint have a very eye-catching surface.

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THE PROCESS OF CLOISONNÉ Our cloisonne ornaments are handcrafted with care and attention to detail by highly skilled artisans. These ornaments are one-of-akind treasures that your customers will love.

CLOISONNÉ PROCESS The creation of these remarkable ornaments involves a refined technique known as cloisonné. This intricate process starts with the formation of a metal base, which serves as the canvas for the ornament.

Delicate metal strips are then meticulously placed to create small compartments, or cloisons, that will contain the vibrant enamel colors.

The wires are soldered to the metal base or the blank canvas. Layer by layer, each cloison is filled with enamel paint and fired at high temperatures.

The final step involve the ornaments being cooled, polished and plated in 24k gold. This results in ornaments that radiate a sense of timeless beauty and craftsmanship.

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START TO FINISH

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ORNAMENT IS DESIGNED Hand-painted glass ornaments are created using original artwork created

by Kitty Keller. Every design is made with your wants and needs in mind.

HAND-PAINTED GLASS

SKETCH THE DESIGN Each ornament is hand-painted on the inside of the glass ball, a process that originated in China in the 1600s. The art of hand-painting the inside of the glass objects began centuries ago in high-end “snuff bottles”, used to store chewing tobacco.

HANDBLOWN & PAINTED The ornaments are made from handblown glass, creating a clear glass ornament. The artisan paints a sketch of the design, using a fine-tip brush. The complete design pattern is outlined inside the ball. The artisan then fills in the sketch with colors as indicated on the design. The last step is to fill in the solid background color.

THE PROCESS OF HAND-PAINTED GLASS Our glass ornaments are handcrafted with care and attention to detail, making them one-of-akind treasures that you and your customers will love.

FINISHED The finished product is a one-of-a-kind piece of art, no two being exactly alike. Each hand-painted glass ornament has a high-quality silk ribbon included. Each ornament also comes with a silk covered keepsake box to ensure the ornament will last a lifetime.

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THE HAND-PAINTED GLASS ORNAMENTS CAN FEATURE GREATER DESIGN INTRICACY COMPARED TO THE CLOISONNÉ ORNAMENTS.

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PRICING AND TIMELINES CLOISONNÉ-ROUND 60 pc min $29/each $100 one time set up fee 3-5 month production time ($32/each for royalty bearing items)

CLOISONNÉ SHAPES 60 pc min $30/each $150 set up fee 3-5 month production time ($32/each for royalty bearing items)

HAND-PAINTED GLASS 100 pc min $17.50/each $100 one time set up fee 2-3 month production time ($19.50/each for any royalty bearing items) *For both ornament types, order any quantity above the minimum requirement. *Product Barcode Tagging Available $50 per PO using customer-provided tags/stickers $75 per PO using tags provided by Kitty Keller Designs

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CUSTOM DESIGN EXAMPLE ASSORTMENT Cloisonné | Glass Ornaments

DESIGN INCLUDING A BUILDING

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CUSTOM DESIGN EXAMPLE ASSORTMENT Cloisonné | Glass Ornaments

SCATTERED ICONS - WITH OR WITHOUT LOGO

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CUSTOM DESIGN EXAMPLE ASSORTMENT Cloisonné | Glass Ornaments

CHRISTMAS THEMED

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CUSTOM DESIGN EXAMPLE ASSORTMENT Cloisonné | Glass Ornaments

SCENE WITH LOGO

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CUSTOM DESIGN EXAMPLE ASSORTMENT Cloisonné | Glass Ornaments

SIMPLE WITH LOGO

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CUSTOM DESIGN EXAMPLE ASSORTMENT Cloisonné | Glass Ornaments

PATTERN - INSTEAD OF SWIRLS

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CUSTOM DESIGN EXAMPLE ASSORTMENT Cloisonné | Glass Ornaments

ANNIVERSARY

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CUSTOM DESIGN EXAMPLE ASSORTMENT Cloisonné | Glass Ornaments

ANNUAL DESIGN SERIES Same Concept Different Icons

Different Each Year

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CUSTOM DESIGN EXAMPLE ASSORTMENT Cloisonné Ornaments

SHAPE - CLOISONNE ONLY

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NEXT STEPS - ORDER NOW 1. Decide on the purpose of the ornament: Celebration, Anniversary, Destination, Corporate, Wedding, City Themed, College/School 2. What design elements do you wish to include in your custom design? Logo, Text, Icons, Pictures, PMS Colors, Style Guide (if available) 3. Do you have design limitations OR essential features we should be aware of? Example: We can’t use our logo with Christmas-themed elements, cannot break up elements of the logo, cannot change the font of the logo, etc. Keep in mind wording on the Cloisonné ornaments are extremely limited.

4. Please select 2 favorite design examples from pages 10-18 (this document) to guide our design process.

5. Once we have gathered all the details, including your design preferences, logo files, and PMS colors, we will proceed with creating your ornament design.

6. We will provide you with an initial first draft of the ornament design. When providing changes, please be as specific as possible. Please note that there is a limit of 2 revisions for each design.

Each ornament combines Kitty's artistry with the cloisonné and glass artisan's skill, ensuring uniqueness with every creation. Crafted individually, without templates or machinery, these pieces maintain their distinctiveness, guaranteeing that no two orders will ever be exactly the same.

Wholesale stands for multiple ornaments and single ornament acrylic stands are available

LOGISTICS Once you approve the design, you can place your orders for ASAP shipping with either an estimated date or a specific date. Due to the complexities of international importing, Kitty Keller Designs can’t guarantee most ship dates.

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FEATURED IN Whataburger and Country Living Magazine

Country Living Magazine Kitty's Gruene Hall Christmas Ornament was featured in their shopping edition.

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Begin the tradition COMPLETE YOUR CUSTOM GIFTS WITH

CUSTOM TEA TOWELS Add a unique touch to your custom gifts with Kitty Keller Designs!

Complete your selection with our beautifully crafted Cloisonné or Glass Ornaments and custom Tea Towels.

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CUSTOM DESIGNED TEA TOWELS "FLOUR SACK" TEA TOWELS Product Features: Material: 100% Cotton Design: Full-color print on 1/6 of the tea towel Style: Modeled after traditional flour sack bags for extra absorbency and softness Made in the USA Pricing Details: 144 Piece Minimum: $9.50 per towel 288 Piece Minimum: $9.00 per towel Set-Up Fee: $100 “Flour Sack” tea towels are modeled after the fabric used for storage of flour and grains. They are made of heavier stock cotton making them softer, thicker, and more durable. They also have a cotton hanging tab on the upper back corner for hanging and displaying designs. The printable area is on the bottom middle third of the towel so it can display well when hanging over an oven handle.

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CUSTOM DESIGNED EXAMPLES

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THANK YOU Begin the Tradition!

GIVEN THE ORNAMENTS' CONSISTENT POPULARITY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, IT'S IMPERATIVE TO BEGIN PRODUCTION NOW TO ENSURE TIMELY AVAILABILITY.

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