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June
2002, Pittsburgh,
PA - Let's face it. A Bible verse on a Christmas ornament is not a new idea.
Some
established glass ornament manufacturers have already done so.
However,
KCIC (Keep Christ In Christmas) Ornaments attaches
a personalized nameplate to their fine
quality
porcelain ornaments with
a
Bible verse, adds an ornament stand (or
hanger) for display, gift box, color-coordinated gift packaging (with a
gift tag) and a gospel tract is a new idea.
“For
years we
searched in vain for fine quality, affordable ornaments that tell the
real Christmas
story,” says company spokesperson, E. P. Walker.
“On the one hand, there were $5 plastic/resin products. On the
other hand, an occasional star or bell by established ornament
manufacturers retailing at $40 and up. We stopped praying for God to inspire someone
else and decided with His help, to do it ourselves!”
(Read KCIC story)
KCIC creates fine quality
porcelain and glass ornaments that appeal
to upscale buyers of inspirational holiday décor or personalized gifts.
The
theme of all KCIC Collectible Christmas ornaments is
the birth of Jesus Christ. Their product line is
packaged for gift giving and features three
collections:
"Redeemer Collection": personalized ivory porcelains with a Bible verse,
"Renaissance Spirit Collection": ivory porcelains with
Renaissance-era Nativity paintings and "Advent Story Collection": hand-painted 3-D
glass ornaments.
The
"Redeemer Collection" of personalized
ornaments in three shapes is currently available in three Bible verses. The first
a prophesy of the birth of
Jesus Christ (Matthew 1:23, Isaiah 7:14pp); the second announces
the Fulfillment of that prophecy (Luke 2:11). The third affirms the
Impact of His coming (Luke 1:68pp). The fourth and final verse (coming in
2003) celebrates the Joy of His presence. Ornaments are embellished with hand-tied
burgundy, navy blue and forest green imported velvet bows respectively. Nameplates are hand inscribed free with up to six words. Customers
can create their own
messages – using it to strengthen relationships with family members
and friends. Or, select a nameplate engraved "Christmas 2002".
"Renaissance
Spirit Collection"
of porcelain ornaments have a full color Renaissance-era Nativity
painting
on the front, a Bible verse on the back, are embellished with ivory
silk bows, packed in an ivory chiffon gift pouch and include either a solid brass
Renaissance easel or Chapel Window painted gold
ornament stand for display and free gift wrap.
"Advent
Story Collection" hand painted three-dimensional gold or silver glass ornaments are
heart, bell, star, and teardrop shapes that KCIC associates with four
Advent miracles: The Immaculate Conception/Marriage of Mary and Joseph,
the Annunciation, The Coming of the Magi and the Flight to Egypt. Attached to each glass ornament
on a satin hanging ribbon is a gold or silver booklet with the related
Bible verses. Gold ornaments are trimmed with a burgundy velvet bow; navy
blue bows decorate the silver ornaments. Bubble wrap lined gift pouches
correspond to the bow colors.
The
company has also added an assortment of ornament stands for tall, heavy or multiple ornaments. Finishes include brass, gold painted,
silver plate, silver painted and chrome.
"KCIC
creates fine quality Christian ornaments that communicate the
significance of Christmas in
a simple, personal way. "We
are on the cutting edge of a small, developing market for fine quality
Christian Christmas ornaments. When we started
four years ago,
we were
told by distributors and Christian stores there was no market for
our products,"
she continues. "The
fact that sales from our web site increase every year is encouraging,"
continues Walker.
KCIC is
also nurturing
the concept of “ready to give”
gifts-products that arrive ready to put under a tree with a gift tag. Gift-wrap is available but
not necessary. So far, it has been successful. “Shoppers
are so busy during the holiday season, they appreciate the convenience
and savings of complete gift packaging.”
Walker observes.
The company also creates custom Christmas ornaments for ministry, business or
family VIP gifts of five ornaments or more. Corporate customers get a
ten percent discount, free gift-wrap and gift packaging.
Ornaments and
stands are sold on their website between $16 and $40 including shipping.
Porcelain ornaments are protected by a lifetime, unlimited free replacement
guarantee that also covers the glass ornaments
for three years.
Order by
phone, fax, mail order or secure ordering from the web site. Resellers
and VIP gift buyers are welcome. For more information about KCIC ornaments or their
Christian Affiliates Program, visit the company website at http://www.kcic-Christmas-ornaments.com/
or call 1.888.539.2884
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