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Grace Ungemach

Custom merchandise inspiration

Published 9 months ago • 1 min read

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.

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.

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

Until next week,

Grace Ungemach

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