Just finished meeting with SCC merch guru Lisa. As always, the whole conversation was about you and who you are and what you might want. We think we know... but then I thought... lets ask.
So... what would you like us to do?
Is there a shirt? Or jacket? or some other thing we've not done you'd like us to do? Maybe we even got it right last time and you want another of those?
Give us the concept description that would please you to see, Fire away!
Call me crazy, but.......
what about PJ pants/top for kids. The pants to be like the outside of MBHOH with the blue, the clouds and her flower and then the top has Maria's flower and SEE or a butterfly. A potion of the proceeds could go directly to Show Hope. I would love to buy these for my kids (and others!)... so cute and such a worthy cause to promote.
Posted by: Di Ryan | February 16, 2010 at 11:34 AM
A copy of the bracelets SCC wears
Posted by: Steve Perry | February 16, 2010 at 11:49 AM
SCC Waterbottles would be awesome!!!!
Stainless Steel bottles are the best.
Maybe with Beauty Will Rise album cover on it or lyrics of a song...
SCC i-phone app...hahahaha that would make me laugh :)
I like the idea of having like a few words of a song like "God is God and I am Not" and then having a scripture verse that goes with it...
just some ideas.....
Posted by: Clara | February 16, 2010 at 01:29 PM
I second the SCC waterbottle idea! And a good general SCC t-shirt would be nifty.
Posted by: Lop | February 16, 2010 at 02:23 PM
I really like the Jesus Branded shirts you guys came up with for this moment- I think more shirts like that with creative takes on lyrics from SCC lyrics from songs both new (Beauty Will Rise) and old- maybe some shirts based on some of his greatest songs. SCC is timeless so the shirts should reflect that in song choice, and design choice. I also love the vintage t-shirts. Thanks guys! Appreciate so much how you let God use even things like this as a ministry opportunity. God bless!
Posted by: Michael Ulrich | February 16, 2010 at 03:30 PM
Love Nicole Tee-shirts ideas with "Beauty will rise" picture to benefit Maria's Big House of Hope.I always thought that Tee's with pictures and Stevens lyrics would be a big seller! P.S. Hope Steven does an acoustic tour this winter, just the family in intimate settings with proceeds going to the various charities the family is involved with
Posted by: Dave & Yvonne | February 16, 2010 at 07:59 PM
Yes! Little kiddos shirts would be amazing. An entire line? :)
Posted by: melissa | February 16, 2010 at 09:23 PM
I would like to see keychains!!! I had 2 but lost 1 and it was one I liked because it was blue and it said SCC. Blue is my favorite color :)
Posted by: Irene R | February 16, 2010 at 10:08 PM
Jim,
Bring back the black SHOWHOPE wristbands....Our family loves them. We pass them out to everyone and people ask about them all the time...We need more!!!!
Posted by: Mary Sue | February 17, 2010 at 08:51 AM
Keychains would be cool, especially shaped like a guitar with SCC stamped on them.
What about a kite with "Beauty Will Rise" on its underside?
What about pencils and/or pens with different SCC songs imprinted on them?
Bandanas?
A "pancake plate" in Maria's honor with the flower and "see". Dishwasher and microwave safe, it would be a special plate for that special pancake time.
Trying to think outside the box here. It will be interesting to see if ya'll are really listening. I think you are.
Posted by: cmullis | February 17, 2010 at 10:05 AM
You could have baby blankets/receiving blankets made with Maria's flower and "See" on it somehow. Then "sell" them to donate to orphanages or to pregnancy care centers in the towns where Steven is touring.
Posted by: Elisa Hammons | February 17, 2010 at 03:28 PM
I want something totally different; I want a meet and greet hang out time with the fb family with MB and SCC.......or another OBSCURE GENIUS time.....
of course I'd love anything with Maria's flower or SEE on it!
no pressure.......but at the very least a live webcast/chat with the Chapman's when her book is released.
no doubt you can make one of these things happen Jim!
Posted by: Christine Gordon | February 17, 2010 at 03:41 PM
Would love a tee with Maria's flower or SEE on it, maybe one with the lyrics to Beauty Will Rise and love the bracelet idea.
Posted by: Katie Malzahn | February 17, 2010 at 04:13 PM
I love hats! Maybe a ball cap, stocking cap, or some other vintage style hat. Love the idea of putting Maria's flower ond SEE on t-shirts.
Posted by: Dianna | February 17, 2010 at 04:21 PM
I'd really like to see you bring back the "Chapman Guitars" shirt. I didn't get one before you ran out.
Posted by: Mike Meyer | February 17, 2010 at 05:58 PM
Dear Jim,
I would love more live concert videos, and music videos. I also like the music lesson videos that Steven made for online. I would appreciate it if he would explain exactly how he composes music. I would like it if he would explain the tunings he prefers for his guitars and why he uses them.
Love,
Catherine Cook
Posted by: Catherine Cook | February 17, 2010 at 07:55 PM
I think the kid's products would be great sellers as well. How about a piggy bank that the children could put $$ in to donate to MBHOH? I would love to have the visual for my Bethany to put in her "10%" for giving. I always liked the Larry Burkett banks that looked like a house and every slot had a spot to put in "giving", "savings" and "spending". However the bank looked very dated and was kind of expensive so I never bought one....but loved the concept. SOOO important for the little ones to actually "SEE" where the money goes. Hmmmmm... :)
Posted by: Jill Hamilton., NC | February 18, 2010 at 09:38 AM
Me again....just thought of something else for the above bank idea. How about making it into the shape of a butterfly (like the ones Maria drew)with each of the 3 sections be the "Spending", "Sharing", "Saving" with slots on top. The middle, or sharing slot, could even possibly have "SEE" written vertically on the body of the butterfly and be clear so the kid's can SEE the money piling up. Pink and or purple are popular colors for the little girls....
Just trying to think outside the box a bit. Thanks for reading. :)
Posted by: Jill Hamilton., NC | February 18, 2010 at 01:29 PM
Cinderella Dolls...YEAH!!
Posted by: Sarah | February 18, 2010 at 02:58 PM
A trip to Austin would be nice, but as for merchindise, a cap would be nice, and a leather jacket, or scarfs....we have had some really cold weather lately, so that kinda is on my mind....;}
Posted by: More2thislife4smith.blogspot.com | February 18, 2010 at 06:51 PM
Oh, bracelets would be nice, or any other jewelry, at least for us girls.....
Posted by: More2thislife4smith.blogspot.com | February 18, 2010 at 06:53 PM
Bring back the pink Cinderella T-shirts -- my princesses are outgrowing theirs!
Posted by: JO | February 18, 2010 at 10:04 PM
I second, third, and fourth the idea of kid's stuff with "Fingerprints of God" themes. I can't listen to that song without crying.
Posted by: Tanya Robinson | February 18, 2010 at 11:20 PM
Wait......one more thing about the Fingerprints idea....I know the song was about Emily and there is a strong girl theme, but come on, my little boys have God's fingerprints, too!
Posted by: Tanya Robinson | February 18, 2010 at 11:21 PM
My daughter would got NUTS for a Maria Cinderella doll. She makes me sing that song to her ALL. THE. TIME. Not that I have anything on SCC. ;O)
I would love to have a SEE t-shirt with Maria's flower. Both for ladies and girls.
Hoodies go over nice here, too. :O)
Posted by: Rhonda | February 19, 2010 at 01:52 AM