You all have really loved my Pinterest boards for business cards & brochures...

It's time to look at a whole bunch of merch inspo. 😍

You'll see a lot of wedding favors and wedding party gifts; these are just there to show you just how many products can be customized these days and get your gears turning.

Browse my board

The content of this board could be used in a variety of ways:

Items on sale to your people so they can "rep" their church or school
New visitor gifts
Small disposable or reusable items to spruce up or enhance the experience people have in your space (coffee cups or pens)

A few things to remember as you browse:

A good design can make an item look and feel expensive, even if it isn't. For example, a nice design made this sweatshirt and mug look a lot more high-end than the raw materials probably are.
Don't underestimate the power of a conversation starter. While a custom golf ball holder doesn't feel very "church-y," it may be the thing that provides an easy onramp for Retired Rick to share why he loves his church with his golfing buddies.
If you find an idea that sparks your imagination, look for a local artist or craftsperson who could take on the project. For example, I found a local shirt printer that's within a few blocks of our future church.

What's your favorite idea? Reply and let me know!

Until next week,

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