From deep in the heart of Texas, we offer the Pecan HoldingCross.  This wood is both beautiful and rugged. One of the hardest of the American Hardwoods, this represents the ruggedness and beauty of Texas.

In the marketplace, you can get any of the eight species when you buy hickory lumber. True hickory is found throughout the eastern United States. However, the range ofpecan hickories is limited; bitternut is throughout the eastern United States; pecan is found from Texas to Louisiana, through Missouri and Indiana; water hickory is found in Texas through South Carolina; and nutmeg is found in Texas and Louisiana. Separation of lumber into the two groups is impossible unless chemical or microscopic tests are used.

We purchase our lumber ... Pecan Hickory ... from deep in the heart of the Texas hill country because we wanted Texas Pecan from Texas because it is the state Tree!

The wood varies from light tan to a darker earth tone as shown in the picture. 

The picture of two HoldingCrosses is for illustration purposes only to show grain variance.

The HoldingCross price is for each one.

Some interesting notes ....

Pecans have been an important food for man an wild animals in Texas for thousands of years.  Prehistoric Indians depended on native pecans as food. Deer, turkey, squirrels, raccoons, crows and many other animals feed heavily on pecans today as they have in the past.

Whether you pronounce it "pih KAHN" or prefer "PEE kan", the pecan tree (carya illinoensis) is about as American a tree can get.  Archeological evidence shows native Americans in the area of Texas used pecans more than 8,000 years ago. The name comes from the Algonquin word "pacane" meaning "nut so hard as to require a stone to crack”.

Pecans are native only in the United States and crows may have contributed to their selection and distribution by carrying the thin-shelled nuts over several miles.  George Washington had pecans at Mount Vernon and, not to be outdone, gardener and connoisseur Thomas Jefferson had several trees imported from Louisiana for his orders at Monticello.

Pecan and other hickory woods are rated as the number three hardwood group in the United States.  It falls behind only Black Walnut and Black Cherry in terms of commercial value.

North American Soft Maple HoldingCross
Soft Maple is really a hard wood that grows in the Pacific Northwest region of Oregon, Washington and Canada.  It is only slightly softer than Hard Maple. 

Generally, this wood is a little whiter than the hard maple. 

The InfantCross

For that special moment in life : New Life.

A unique and one-of-a-kind gift for a new or expected baby. Perfect to hang on the cradle or bassinet. Easily moved to the crib or hang on the wall in the child’s room as baby gets older.  

Personalize your gift with one of the three ribbons enclosed (pink, blue or white). Appropriate for a new baby shower, birth announcement, baby dedication, confirmation or just because!   The InfantCross™ is a simple gift for a newborn child of God. 

Crosses and other religious symbols have been displayed in homes for centuries. Historically, crosses have been carved into caves and stone walls, especially the places where Christians would gather for worship. A simple reminder of salvation. 

Each and every InfantCross™ is made lovingly and prayerfully by hand with care in our shop in Frisco, Texas, USA. The cross is made from Premium Bethlehem Olive Wood. There are no stains, lacquers, finishes or petroleum products used in the making of your cross. No trees were cut down for this purpose; trimmings and prunings only were used. Each is a unique and one-of-a-kind offering. Crosses will vary slightly in thickness, wood grain and color patterns due to the actual board from which it is cut. No two boards are alike. Trees are subject to their growing environment; graining and color are a direct reflection of soil, water and temperature. Beads used are Czech Glass and Swarovski Crystals.  Spacers are metal as well as the angel wings.   Heirloom quality jewelry wire holds the InfantCross™ together. The overall length will vary according to the size of the cross and beads; however, each is generally 5-1/2” end-to-end. 

Small enough to be tucked inside an envelope or gift box, this will be a truly memorable and loved gift.  We hope you find this sweet offering to be a blessing.

The Lord is my Shepherd HoldingCross

The Lord is my Shepherd

The promise of God.
The declaration of a child's heart.
The psalm of David.

The wood is Black Cherry

Horses Garden Dura Soft™ Flag

Herb Nest Garden Dura Soft™ Flag

Bluebird Bliss Garden Dura Soft™ Flag

Remember Garden Dura Soft™ Flag

Americana Birdhouse Decorative Garden Dura Soft™ Flag

Hydrangea Heaven Garden Dura Soft™ Flag

Hummingbird Splendor Garden Dura Soft™ Flag

Easter Chicky Garden Dura Soft™ Flag

• When Black Cats Prowl and Pumpkins Gleam, May Luck Be Yours on Halloween
• Eat Drink and be Scary
• When Witches Go Riding and Black Cats are Seen the Moon Laughs and Whispers, 'tis Near Halloween
• The Witches Fly Across the Sky, The Owls go, "Who?,Who?,Who?" The Black Cats Yowl and Green Ghosts Howls, "Scary Halloween to You"