Krinkles' designer Patience Brewster to leave Dept. 56

Patience Brewster has been producing the Krinkles line of ornaments and accessories for Department 56 since 2000. More than just ornaments, though, they became a brand and Patience and Department 56 have been intertwined ever after. The whimsical decoratives are almost as popular as the villages and the Snowbabies lines.

In an excerpt from the news article:
"Designer Patience Brewster will leave seasonal decor vendor Department 56 and manufacture ornaments, enamel boxes and gift items. Since 2000, Department 56 produced the Krinkles line based on Brewster’s designs. The licensing agreement between Patience Brewster Inc. and Department 56 expired in December 2007, but Department 56 will continue to sell the Krinkles line until January 1, 2009. Brewster’s 2009 gifts will be presented to interested retailers during the summer of 2008. Orders will be taken from July–September and shipped in early 2009."

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