There is something special about opening a set of scriptures in a color you chose yourself. Our hand-bound color scriptures start with the same Church editions you already know and are rebound by hand at our offices in Orem, Utah, in a cover that fits your personality. If you are browsing LDS scriptures and want something beyond basic black, this guide explains the materials, colors, sizes, and finishing touches so you can choose with confidence. You can see every style in our color scriptures collection.
What Makes Hand-Bound Color Scriptures Different
Each set is made from the standard edition of the scriptures from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, so you keep the thumb indexes, maps, footnotes, and study helps you are used to. What changes is the cover: the book is carefully hand-bound in a new leather or simulated leather cover, with satin ribbon markers in the colors you pick. When the Church simplified its own cover options, color scriptures became one of the best ways to personalize a set. You can read more about that change in why the Church changed its scripture options.
Most color scriptures are made to order, so check the lead time listed on the product page before you order a gift for a specific date.
Genuine Leather, Simulated Leather, or Patterned?
Genuine Leather
Our genuine leather color scriptures are hand-crafted from soft Italian sheepskin leather and come in dozens of colors, grouped into collections so it is easy to compare shades. Because the leather is dyed, small variations in color are natural, and your set may look slightly different from the photos.
One of our best-selling color sets. Choose from four shades of pink in Italian sheepskin leather; the quad includes thumb indexes and two satin ribbons in your choice of color, and you can add up to five ribbons for a small fee.
Six shades of blue to choose from, all in Italian sheepskin leather with two ribbons in the color of your choice. Lighter blues are a versatile pick for anyone from a young child to a young woman starting a new chapter.
Simulated Leather
Our hand-bound simulated leather scriptures are made from buttery-soft faux leather with stitching details and a modern imprinted spine. Colors include Petal Pink, Breezy Blue, Wisteria Purple, Tropical Turquoise, Patriot Red, Mountain Blue, Highland Green, and Bark Brown. Still deciding between the two materials? Our article on simulated vs. genuine leather scriptures compares look, feel, and durability.
A color that works for all ages, with thumb indexes, footnotes, and maps. It includes two ribbons in your choice of color, and you can add name embossing on the front (the embossing does not include gold gilding).
Patterned Covers
Patterned color scriptures feature professionally designed patterns and artwork printed on genuine lambskin leather before the set is hand-bound. Some patterns, like Ascension, come in many color options, while others feature exclusive artwork of the Savior. There are also simulated leather pattern designs such as Where He Walks.
Delicate white wildflowers dance across the cover, and the pattern is available in every leather color. It is a lovely gift for young women and Relief Society sisters.
This exclusive art cover shows Christ greeting Mary Magdalene outside the tomb. It makes a meaningful gift for Christmas, Easter, and baptisms.
How to Choose a Color
Color is personal, so a few practical questions help:
- Who will use it? Soft pinks and purples are popular with women and girls, blues and browns are favorites across all ages, and patterns let personality shine.
- How will it age with them? A child may love a bright color today; a classic shade can feel just as right in ten years.
- Do you want to see it in person? Leather colors can look different on a screen, so a sample sheet takes the guesswork out.
Choose up to eleven 2-inch swatches from our leather colors and patterns on one 8.5 x 11 sheet. It also includes information about our embossing fonts, and it comes with a code toward your scripture order.
Sizes and Editions
Color scriptures come as quads, triples, Bibles, and Books of Mormon. A regular quad measures 5.25 x 7.25 inches, while our large quads, large triples, and large Bibles measure 6.5 x 9.5 inches, a good fit for readers who want a roomier book for home study.
The large quad in blush pink Italian sheepskin leather, measuring 6.5 x 9.5 inches with thumb indexes, maps, and footnotes. It includes two ribbons in the color of your choice.
A regular-size Book of Mormon in blush pink sheepskin leather with one satin ribbon in your choice of color. Note that the pages on this book do not have gold gilding.
Personalization Options
- Ribbons: quads include two satin ribbons in the colors you choose, and you can add more for a small fee. Many sets offer 12 ribbon colors.
- Name embossing: add a name on the front of many sets. On our simulated leather sets, embossing does not include gold gilding.
- Headband and tailband: on many hand-bound triples, you can also choose the color of the binding headband and tailband.
Slip Covers and Caring for Your Scriptures
A slip cover adds a layer of protection and a fresh look, and it is a nice way to personalize scriptures you already own. Browse our quad slip covers, which include button snap styles with a pencil holder attachment. Large quad slip covers fit a 9.5 x 6.25 inch cover. Always confirm your measurements before ordering.
A durable pink simulated leather slip cover that fits scriptures with a 7.5 x 5.25 inch cover and 2.5 inch spine. You can personalize it with a name and message for an additional fee.
A few general habits will help any leather or simulated leather cover look good for years:
- Keep scriptures out of hot cars and direct sunlight for long periods.
- Keep drinks and wet umbrellas away from your church bag, and wipe off spills right away with a soft, dry cloth.
- Avoid stuffing thick stacks of handouts inside the cover, which can strain the spine.
- Store them on a shelf or in a case rather than under heavy books.
Faster and Budget-Friendly Options
Need a set soon? Pre-made hand-bound quads are already finished with two white ribbons, so they ship faster than a made-to-order set. Shopping on a budget? Our imperfect hand-bound quads have a perfect cover but pages that may have flaws such as tears, folds, or missing pages, and all sales are final, so read the details before you buy.
Color LDS Scriptures as Gifts
Color scriptures are a gift people keep for life. Popular occasions include:
- Baptisms: a bright color or art cover makes the day memorable. See our LDS baptism gift guide for more ideas.
- Missions: a set in a favorite color is a daily reminder of home.
- Christmas and Easter: art covers like He is Risen fit both seasons beautifully.
- Mother's Day, graduations, and temple milestones: a classic shade or an elegant pattern feels grown-up and personal.
If you are still weighing quads, triples, and cover materials beyond color sets, our guide to choosing LDS scriptures walks through every option.
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Our Bestselling Color Scriptures
These are the color scriptures our customers order most, based on this year's sales.
Our petal pink simulated leather quad is a new addition to our collection of premium hand-bound scriptures. The cover is made from buttery soft faux leather and features stitching details and a modern imprinted spine design.
Our wisteria purple simulated leather quad is a new addition to our collection of premium hand-bound scriptures.
Our patriot red simulated leather quad is a new addition to our collection of premium hand-bound scriptures. The cover is made from buttery soft faux leather and features stitching details and a modern imprinted spine design.
Our mountain blue simulated leather quad is a new addition to our collection of premium hand-bound scriptures.
Delight in the charm of patterned scriptures and find a new way to express your faith and personality as you engage with the Holy Scriptures.
Delight in the charm of patterned scriptures and find a new way to express your faith and personality as you engage with the Holy Scriptures.
Crafted by hand and with an abundance of love and care, this hand-bound leather triple is a beautiful way to treasure up the word of God.
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Find your favorite color in our full collection of LDS scriptures, and pair it with something special from our LDS gifts for a gift they will treasure.