Krinkle Ornaments—Start a Christmas Krinkle Collection
So, What’s a Krinkle?
Krinkle ornaments are the wonderfully whimsical figurines, tree trimmings and decorative collectibles designed by Patience Brewster for Department 56.
Krinkles signature style includes: wild colors, fanciful trimmings, long legs and pointy-toed shoes.
They remind you of fairies or the comical characters in children’s stories. In fact, Patience Brewster began her career as an illustrator for children’s books so it’s no surprise that every figurine has that childlike touch of whimsy.
The Department 56 Krinkles line have been hugely successful and collectors eagerly await each season’s new introductions. Prices are reasonable and if you add a piece here and there, you’ll have a dandy collection in no time. Krinkles are conversation pieces. Their fairytale style, colors, and whimsical combinations of cute animals, everyday objects, and make-believe make you want to take a second look. “Is that really a frog in a pink tutu and ballet shoes?”
Getting Started with Krinkle Ornaments
There’s no way to accurately describe all these wonderful figurines and ornaments, but Krinkles of all shapes and sizes, from fairies to animals, flowers, and vegetables, are available for all the seasons.
Prices range from $20 to $100 for larger figurines. Patience Brewster has even begun designing furniture. A 30-inch tall sideboard style table sports striped stocking’d legs with red bows and gold high-heel shoes (around $700).
Here’s a few Krinkles to give you an idea:
- Christmas Krinkles—includes poinsettia fairies, Santa hat ornaments Christmas frogs, penguins, fairies, high heeled shoes, and the Nutcracker. These are the staple Krinkles and must haves for collectors and Christmas lovers alike.
- Halloween Krinkles— includes cat pumpkins, pointy-toed witches, and fluffy legged spiders. The Department 56 Halloween Krinkles are also gaining popularity as people spend more time decorating in the spooky season.
- Valentines Krinkles—rose fairies, love, ballet frog music boxes, and heart fairy ornaments. This time of year lends itself naturally towards Valentines Krinkles.
- Easter Krinkles—artist bunnies, carrot feet egg cups, nest trees, and mini egg bunny ornaments.
Shopping for Krinkles Ornaments
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