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Gift Beat CR Dec 09 Print Email
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Monday, 07 December 2009 02:19 PM America/New_York

Faithful-plaqueGrow in Grace floral plaques from Lighthouse Christian Products are available in two themes, Love (Ps. 23:6) and Faithful (Heb. 10:14-15). Releasing in February, the 5-by-7-inch pastel plaques retail for $14.99. Made of resin, the plaques come with an easel and offer a wall-hanger option.

KeepSake ornaments ($14.95) from Art & SoulWorks are made by artisans in Thailand of recycled copper, brass and nickel. Twenty designs relate to animals and nature, and eight have stars and hearts themes. The ornaments—including Tree of Life and Noah's Ark—released last month.

 
Gift Beat CR Nov 09 Print Email
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Monday, 09 November 2009 01:24 PM America/New_York

DivinityBoutique-Leather-BiDivinity Boutique is introducing in early December value-priced genuine leather Bible covers in 10 colors. With a $20 retail price, the covers are available in medium, large and extra large. They have a leather zipper pull, clear interior pocket, four pen loops and a sewn-in bookmark featuring Josh. 1:8.

Divinity Boutique also recently released 48-roll displays in Everyday and Christmas gift-wrap assortments, with each 20-square-foot roll retailing for $3.99. A limited supply of half ream rolls are also available.

365-Daily-WhispersBarbour Publishing offers a year of inspirational readings in 365 Daily Whispers of Wisdom for Caregivers and 365 Daily Whispers of Wisdom for Wives. Each $9.97 devotional offers practical, encouraging readings for busy caregivers and women on the go.

Acrylic star ornaments, available Dec. 1 from Roman, come in three styles: Holy Family, Baby Jesus and Three Kings. Each style, retailing for $5, features an inspirational verse. Roman is also adding to its best-selling "Glitterdome" collection with the Baby Jesus Glitterdome and the Kneeling Santa Glitterdome, both available Dec. 1. Crafted from glass and resin, the first features the baby Jesus surrounded by two sheep and the word "Joy," retailing for $16.50. The collectible Kneeling Santa Upright Glitterdome, retailing for $54.99, portrays Santa wishing Jesus a happy birthday. The Santa Glitterdome plays "Silent Night."

Kerusso-puppies-boxKerusso is releasing "My Faithful Friends"—toy puppies Joy, Charity and Courage in one package for $9.99—Nov. 1. Each has a scripture that goes along with its name.

Clarification of Sept. 21 report: Slingshot Publishing is the distributor of the Bible Bookcase puzzle. The $49.99 wooden puzzle, available in pine or oak finish, helps users learn the books of the Bible.

 
Gift Beat CR October 2009 Print Email
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Monday, 12 October 2009 04:45 PM America/New_York

GiveThanksThe art of Sandy Clough is featured on "Joyful Harvest" products, shipping through October from flag company Custom Décor. Bearing the phrase "Give thanks to the Lord," the "Joyful Harvest" products are a 28-by-40-inch flag retailing for $20, a 12-by-18-inch flag for $10 and a mailbox cover for $15. To order, call 800-441-8818.

Manual Woodworkers & Weavers introduced last month a natural-color seashell pattern to its best-selling throws. Manual has also improved the look and feel of the throws by now using 100% combed cotton yarn. Each 50-by-65-inch throw retails for $24.

TandyAffirmations"Affirmations," part of "Project Eyewear by Rolfs," are fashion readers in a soft case from Tandy Brands. Printed on the inside of the earpiece of the eyeglasses is one of four sayings: God is Love (red), I am His (black), Be a Blessing (blue) or Faith, Hope, Love (purple). Retailing for $9.99 each, the eyeglasses are shipped in a counter display and release Oct. 25.

The Bible Light Bible cover from Divinity Boutique has built-in lights for reading in low light. Set to release Dec. 1, the Bible cover has two adjustable lights that can be turned on individually or together or removed altogether. The cover also has a ribbon bookmark, custom zipper pull, clear interior pocket and four pen loops, and retails for $20.

BSDWallCrossBob Siemon Designs released last month the Wedding, Bless Our Baby and As for Me and My House wall crosses. Handcrafted in the U.S.A., all are made with 100% lead-free pewter. The Wedding cross features Eph. 5:31, has two interlocking hearts and measures 5 3/8 by 3 5/8 inches. Bless Our Baby features a lullaby, doves, hearts and a leaping lamb, and measures 4 13/16 by 3½ inches. As for Me and My House features Josh. 24:15, and measures 5 5/8 by 4 inches. Each cross retails for $16.99.

 
Gift Beat CR Sept 21 Print Email
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Wednesday, 02 September 2009 10:29 AM America/New_York

RussBerrieCross1500Russ Berrie U.S. Gift has recently introduced the Angel Wing Plaques in its "Spiritual Harvest" collection. The resin plaques, in four styles, feature bas-relief angel wings with inspirational sentiments, including "May Angels stand with you and surround you with love" and "Happy is the heart that believes in angels." Each plaque measures 7.25 by .25 inches and retails for $15.

Also among Russ Berrie's fourth-quarter offerings is a new series of inspirational key charms. The series' nine styles are scroll cross, scroll heart, scroll butterfly, scroll angel, open cross, cross of thorns, peace cross, faith cross and love cross. Each of the metal charms retails for $12.

AlexasFaithBraceletThe Alexa's Angels "Wallpaper Disc Collection" now includes the Faith Wallpaper Disc Bracelet with rhodium disc on a black silk cord. The bracelet retails at $15.

Stone Mountain, Ga.-based Mud Pie recently introduced new frames in its "Quotables Collection." The square Twin Girl Frame and Twin Boy Frame, each retailing for $10. The frames feature beveled glass, an embossed matte board, a metal double-heart charm engraved with the word "Twins" and a quote that reads, "Twin Boys (or Girls), A blessing times 2!"

AngelStar Inspired Products introduces Butterfly Dreams from its new "Platinum Series." The resin angel is 4 inches high and retails for $13.90.

Spirit & Truth Christian Jewelry Designs released last month its "Princess Cut" rings in women's ring sizes 5-9. Available in 10 scripture designs—including Transformed by Jesus Christ, Rom. 12:2, and Delight Yourself in the Lord, Ps. 37:4—the stainless steel bands are retail-priced at $25.95 each. They feature engraved and black-filled lettering and 11 clear cubic Zirconium stones.

 
Gift Beat CR Sept 7 Print Email
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Monday, 07 September 2009 11:07 AM America/New_York

fearless tshirtAs an ancillary product to Max Lucado's book Fearless (Thomas Nelson, Sept. 8), Kerusso's T-shirt of the same name is the officially licensed tee. Released last month, the Fearless T-shirt was designed to help its wearers express their faith by sharing the message that, with God, anyone can live a fearless life even in fearful times. The shirt is available in adult sizes S-XL for $17.99 retail and 2X for $19.99 and in youth sizes S-L for $12.99.

This month, Universal Designs is releasing an all-new line of magnetic fold-over bookmarks, retailing for $1.29 each. Like the company's popular "VerseMarks," the magnetic bookmarks will feature a variety of colorful designs with scripture to encourage and inspire. They join Universal's other bookmark designs available in a range of price points, including Bible Basics 10-packs ($2.69 per pack), Photo Bookmarks with space to insert a photo ($4.28) and Jumbo Bookmarks with tassel ($4.98).

Blossom Bucket's "Nature’s Blessings" collection now includes a pastel Love Angel With Baby resin figurine. Designed by Robin Davis, the angel stands 4.75 inches high by 5 inches long and has a suggested retail price of $9.49. The angel is appropriate for a baby, Mother's Day, inspirational or everyday display.

divinity gift bagDivinity Boutique introduces its 2009 Christmas gift bags—Candle, Hope and Reason—this month. All three holiday-themed bags come with free tissue paper and are available in four sizes, ranging from small to extra large, for $1.29 to $2.49 each.

Two new Words of Wisdom Wall Plaques were released last month from Lighthouse Christian Products. Complete with an easel and wall-hanger option, the Trust in the Lord and Name of the Lord plaques are made of hand-cast resin with a new metallic resin bronze finish and raised lettering. The plaques retail for $22.99 each.

 
Gift Beat CR Aug 24 Print Email
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Monday, 24 August 2009 04:08 PM America/New_York

evangel arts dog tagsEvangel Arts has 12 styles of Christian-themed dog tags. Crosses, fish, 3:16 and 4Given are among the designs available. The dog tags are cast in Britannium, the highest quality of alloyed white metal. Each tag comes on a 30-inch ball chain and is gift-boxed. Suggested retail price is $6.95 each.

A new Christmas jigsaw puzzle with thick, durable pieces is available from Alphabet Alley. The puzzle, for ages 3 and up, features a nativity scene with the words "Happy Birthday Jesus" on a banner held up by angels. Available to ship next month, the puzzle has 24 pieces and retails for $5.99.

new day christian products nativity setTwo children's nativity sets are available next month through New Day Christian Distributors. The Fisher-Price Little People Christmas Story set, safe for ages 1 and up, plays "Away in a Manger" and has a star that lights up. Suggested retail prices range from $34.99 to $49.99. For children 3 and up, the redesigned Learning Journey's Wooden Nativity Play Set is a 19-piece wooden construction set with a 3-D stable and figurines. Wholesale price is $12.95; New Day does not suggest a retail price.

G.T. Luscombe has added two Christmas designs—"Better to Give than to Receive" and "Jesus is the Greatest Gift"—to its Chubbies pens, retailing for $1.59 each. The retractable ballpoint pens have a soft rubber grip and write in black ink. Stores can purchase a 72-piece clear canister display with 36 of each design.

lighthouse christian products tumbler setLighthouse Christian Products is releasing its Morning Moments Tumbler Mug and Scripture Card Holder Gift Packs this month. Each pack comes with an acrylic tumbler, a matching magnet and a Scripture Card Holder. Journey (Jer. 29:11) and Faith (Matt. 19:26) packs for men, with 14 oz. tumblers, are $19.99. Hope (Jer. 17:7) and Faith (Heb. 12:1-2), for women, with 16-oz. tumblers, retail for $22.99.

 
Gift Beat CR August 10 Print Email
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Friday, 10 July 2009 09:07 AM America/New_York

Bob Siemon Designs' In Loving Memory pewter heart pendant is engraved with Revelation 21:4 and includes a detachable teardrop that can be shared with a loved one. On a 20-inch chain, the piece retails for $9.99 and is part of a collection that includes a keyring, pocket reminder and bracelet.

In Treasured (WaterBrook Press), Leigh McLeroy invites readers to reflect on how keepsakes make a tangible record of God's faithfulness. The 224-page hardcover gift book, released next month, retails for $14.99.

New wall crosses from Lighthouse Christian Products include two hand-cast resin designs. Great Is Thy Faithfulness has raised edges, while Blessing Cross has beveled edges. Each features laser-engraved scripture, a velvet back, easel and wall-hanger option. They retail for $24.99 each. Other new Lighthouse crosses include several metal editions. The I Am silver metal design has Christ's statements printed on it and comes with a Power of the Cross booklet. Retail price, $24.99. The booklet is also included with Faith, Journey and Hope brushed metal-finished crosses with engraved titles and scripture. Each retails for $21.99. My Rock (brown) is priced at $21.99 and offers a message of encouragement.

Feminine covers and polka-dot ribbon markers accent Zondervan's Devotions to Go, Vols. 1 & 2, available next month. Featuring two-page spreads with a reading and scripture, the titles retail for $12.99 each.

Zondervan's "Wisdom Series" (September) features Gratitude, Happiness, Kindness and Stillness. The $12.99 hardcover volumes combine writings from a variety of authors with scripture verses. Text pages are color-coordinated with the cover.

 
Gift Beat CR July 2009 Print Email
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Saturday, 18 July 2009 04:06 PM America/New_York

Based on the company’s recent book, Hope: Comfort and Encouragement From the Bible, Bob Siemon Designs introduces this month the Hope Keyring. Made from lead-free pewter and engraved with Romans 5:3-5, it retails for $9.99. Five other designs related to the book—Change, Strength, Courage, Integrity and Perseverance—are available.

“Sure Grace” is a new Demdaco line featuring watercolor crosses and serveware by artist Emily Beynon, a former clinical social worker inspired to paint after her own near-death experience. Products in the 16-piece line range from the Be Our Guest bowl ($28) and Fellowship Platter ($28) to the Truth Cross ($14).

A cross-shaped, resin prayer box covered in colorful stones, A Woman of Noble Character is inscribed with the Bible verse from Proverbs 31. Part of Russ Berrie U.S. Gift’s “Spiritual Harvest” collection, the 5-by-6.5-inch box retails for $18.

Also part of the “Spiritual Harvest” line is the Stone Crosses/Multiple Tealight Holder. Measuring 4.25 by 6 inches, the resin/metal holder has spaces for six votives and retails for $40.

Cathedral Art Metal’s Miracles of Christ Bracelet, available in silver or gold, comes with a tri-fold card identifying seven miracles of Christ. Gift-boxed, the bracelet retails for $30.

Barbour Publishing’s new perpetual calendars, released this month, include “365 Little Whispers” of Wisdom for Daughters, of Joy for Women and of God’s Love. Other titles include “365 Days of” Inspiration for Football Fans and Tips & Inspiration for the College Student. Each spiral-bound calendar retails for $7.97.

Helen Steiner Rice’s verse is featured in a series of four new deluxe perpetual calendars from Barbour Publishing, this month. Each spiral-bound, padded hardcover calendar retails for $9.97.