Roseblade's COPE Clothing (Christ Offers Peace Everlasting) line, designed for young Christians to testify of their faith, inspired the creation of high school clubs. COPE also designed and produced custom apparel for Force Skydiving, a support ministry for military personnel and their families, and Champions for Christ, a professional and college athletes ministry. Extra Mile Merch hopes to re-launch the COPE Clothing line later this year.

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The bisque porcelain figurine, which joins other Precious Moments Chapel Exclusives, stands at 5-1/2-inches tall. The figurine, which just became available, retails for $75.

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What excites shoppers when buying greeting cards? "The image on the front of the card is probably the first thing that grabs the shopper's attention. Whether it's a beautiful photograph or an interesting illustration or design, the visual element helps to initially differentiate one card from another. Then the card has to have a good, solid message or it's not complete, especially with inspirational cards. ... Any value-added features are a nice touch, too, such as a card that doubles as a bookmark, bonus cards in a box (or) a card that doubles as a picture frame. ... Lastly, shoppers always notice good prices. Greeting cards come in such a wide range of price points, from the extra value of boxed greeting cards to very specialized cards with extras such as embossing, foil, glitter, die-cutting, you name it. The main thing is to give the consumer even more than they expected regardless of the price point."

List based on sales data for June 1-30, 2009, provided by Christian Books & More Gold and used with permission.

Aug. 1-3
Philadelphia Buyers Market of American Craft
Pennsylvania Convention Center
Philadelphia, Pa.
800-432-7238
www.AmericanCraft.com/BMAC

Aug. 8-11
San Francisco International Gift Fair
Moscone Center
San Francisco, Calif.
213-430-2300
www.sfigf.com

We asked: Thanksgiving is an important holiday, as Scripture encourages believers to be thankful in all things. How should Christian retailers aid in the celebration of this significant national holiday, and how do inspirational products play a role in encouraging grateful hearts?

You answered: "Christian retailers need to promote the importance of this holiday to encourage all Christians to reach out to your fellow neighbor, friends and family during this time of celebration of food and fellowship. There are individuals and families needing help and encouragement especially during these difficult economic times. They need to be remembered that Christ is working through all people to reach out to one another for support, love and guidance. Thanksgiving is the best time to express this love and fortitude toward each other. Our inspirational gift products you find in Christian stores are perfect tools to express this love and concern. The messages reflect the love God intended to share with one another."

Sue Ann Kloeck, national sales director, Abbey Press

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"Above all, keep fervent in your love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins. Be hospitable to one another without complaint."
(1 Pet. 4:8-9, NASB)