If you’re looking for a unique and meaningful gift for the special someone’s on your list, you can shop with purpose by checking out some of the Christian artists and creators who are contributing to the modern faith narrative with their unique witness and profound products.
Danielle Hitchen, Author & Founder of Catechesis Books
Danielle Hitchen offers beautiful books, art prints and posters, and cards and coloring for young and old alike.
She is the author of Sacred Seasons, a year-long devotional designed to help families experience the beauty and wonder of the liturgical calendar. “Part theology, part church history, and part practical spirituality, Sacred Seasons provides an easy-to-use guide to observing the liturgical year complete with fun activities, delicious recipes, and meaningful liturgies.”
Danielle’s 10-book series of Baby Believer Board books introduces your sweetest little one to the basics of both scripture and their life in God’s world. Let There Be Light explores opposites, while From Eden to Bethlehem introduces kiddos to a variety of animals in God’s kingdom. You can order each individually or the full series.
Looking for other advent-oriented children’s books for Christmas? Check out our recommended reads!
Follow on IG: @catechesisbooks
Scott Erickson, Artist
If you’re looking for beautiful, thought-provoking, and meaningful art, Scott Erickson’s prints are a win. Scott has a 25-day advent devotional through illustrations and meditations, called Honest Advent: Awakening to the Wonder of God-with-Us, Then, Here, and Now.
Explore his advent collection, Mary & Eve, and the rest of his catalog.
Follow on IG: @scottthepainter
Jessica Bond, Artist
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Is there anything more astounding than the King of the Universe down on his knees, washing people’s feet? Jessica Bond has captured the mind-bending unconditional love of Jesus Christ in her print collection, The Footwashing Series. Her prints capture the heart of God for the wounded, the ill, the lost, the lonely, and the heartbroken. Available in digital and print formats, you can browse her full shop on her website.
Follow on IG: @saltandgoldcollection
Douglas McKelvey, Author, Every Moment Holy
Wherever there are people, there are opportunities to engage the holy. That’s certainly Douglas McKelvey’s approach to his work. Now in three volumes, McKelvey’s Every Moment Holy offers contemporary liturgies for everyday moments, from the ritual of morning coffee to the preparation of a meal, as well as liturgies for those moments when few people can even form words, during times of grief and national sorrow, and beyond.
Several of McKelvey’s liturgies are available as broadsides, featuring artwork by Ned Bustard, which make great gifts for the coffee lover, cook, new mother, or book lover in your life. (I have two in my kitchen, and I love them.) Explore the liturgy prints on The Rabbit Room.
McKelvey is also offering electronic access to an advent journal this holiday season. You can access it here.
Follow on IG: @everymomentholy
Tiarne, Artist, Bible & Brush
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Tiarne is an Australian artist who paints delicate, feminine Bible verses in watercolor to brighten up the world with words of hope, truth, and courage. In addition to giving the gift of scriptural inspiration to a loved one, 10% of every purchase goes to Compassion, a Christian organization dedicated to releasing children from poverty in Jesus’ name. Visit her online shop to order digital or print versions of her work.
Follow on IG: @bibleandbrush
Robin Roberts, Watercolor Artist
Another watercolor artist, Robin Roberts paints the landscapes of God’s creation. It is his way to be with God and His creation, soaking it in and understanding it as well as he can, and then capturing the special beauty of life as light and shadow fill the scene. Robin is an award-winning artist in Plein Air Competitions across the country. Browse his online gallery or request to have a special place transformed into a painting!
Follow on IG: @robinrobertsfineart
Elizabeth, Artist, Sola Gratia, Co.
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Elizabeth is a self-proclaimed theology nerd and artist who has found a way to bring her love of both the artistic and the divine together into funny and inspirational items that are perfect for the theology nerd in your family.
Choose from a variety of collections, such as floral, reformation, evangelism, and gifts for the shepherds in your life, or shop her full catalog of gifts celebrating motherhood and the littles in your life. From t-shirts with your favorite hymns and songs on them to stickers that declare “Do the next thing,” and more, Elizabeth sells apparel, home decor, stickers, jewelry, mugs, and more on the Sola Gratia website.
Follow on IG: @solagratia.co
Rachel, Designer and Calligrapher, Cotton & Cursive
Want to share a favorite poem or verse with a friend or loved one? Why not have it penned by a professional calligrapher?
Rachel creates custom pieces of art in script for special occasions and gifts. Script Mary’s song, a Shakespeare poem, the verses to “It Came Upon a Midnight Clear,” or whatever sweet lines will mean the world to that special someone on your Christmas list. The sky’s the limit!
She also designs and sells calendars, stickers, cases, and wedding table place cards in her bright and fun online shop.
Follow on IG: @cottonandcursive
Shop with Purpose
Wherever you go and whatever you do for this Christmas season, shop with purpose. It isn’t really about the cost of an item but its value and meaning. If you’re looking for more ways to bless a friend or family member this holiday, browse through some gift ideas that don’t rely on the supply chain, or stop by one of your favorite little independent shops around the country, like Fig & Oak or the General Specific Store.
Follow on IG: @figandoakshop @generalspecificstore
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