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Lapel Pins for good causes.

05-26-11

Pins and ribbons are everywhere presently. The practice, begun with the 1980s, has exploded to add in support of several, many organizations to cause. Lapel pins is often manufactured to your internet site company or organization logo or name aided by the color of ribbon that supports your cause. That’s a subtle method throwing your company’s weight behind one of our society’s pressing issues.

Lapel Pin Causes

You’ll find tons of standard ribbons supporting causes. Just a few of the greater common pins and ribbons include:

Red Ribbon – Support for HIV/AIDS research and also existing with the ailment; heart related illnesses research and awareness

Pink Ribbon – Cancer of the breast survivors and research

Yellow Ribbon – Support for many people troops and POW/MIAs

Green Ribbon – Support of tissue and organ donation

Orange Ribbon – Combat with hunger for many

Navy Ribbon – Fight child abuse

Purple Ribbon – Combat with domestic violence

White Ribbon – Peace

Black Ribbon – Mourning and support of POW/MIAs

Jigsaw Puzzle Ribbon – Autism Research and families living with the ailment.

Lapel flags are have clear show patriotism and support for that US and also its particular troops. Flags off their nations should be considered for national holiday celebrations, like France’s Bastille Day.

Good things about Using Lapel Pins:

They are really a sensible way to show your company’s support for a cause with out a substantial amount of fanfare. These pins will be good reminders for participants to have off a charity or fund-raising

Non-profit organizations uses this pin for promotion.

Why trading pins have become so popular.

05-23-11

 

Custom softball trading pin.

Custom team trading pins have become a popular aspect of youth league sports of all kinds, enjoyed by both players and fans. With each season, they become more popular in youth sports of all kinds, recognized as tokens of sportsmanship and worthy competition.

The starting point for custom trading pins in youth sports was baseball and softball. Since Little League Baseball introduced its first official pins in the early 1980s, they have become an integral part of the entire youth baseball experience.

Custom trading pins thrive for several reasons. When you think about it, they are really small works of art that people can carry with them. They are affordable, and designs are personalized for each team. Custom trading pins have the power to turn strangers into friends.

Custom trading pins also are time and place-specific. They highlight the year of a tournament, and link traders to the specific game or tournament. That makes custom trading pins great souvenirs for players and fans alike.People simply love their sports regardless of what else is going on.

 

Contact PinCrafters today to get a free design of a custom lapel pin for your team.

A Great Cause

05-17-11

I wanted to take a moment and give a little shout out to a great cause PinCrafters has had the pleasure of working with from its inception.

The following is an excerpt from their website describing the fine work they do.  I encourage everyone to take some time and learn about Soldiers Angels and if possible help in any way you can.  -  The PinCrafters Team

Below is a sample of one of the Challenge Coins we manufacture for Soldiers’ Angels.

Soldiers’ Angels is a volunteer-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing aid and comfort to the men and women of the United States Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, and their families. Founded in 2003 by the mother of two American soldiers, its hundreds of thousands of Angel volunteers assist veterans, wounded and deployed personnel and their families in a variety of unique and effective ways.

“May No Soldier Go Unloved,” encapsulates the motivation behind Soldiers’ Angels. The volunteers of Soldiers’ Angels work tirelessly to demonstrate active care and concern for veterans, the wounded, deployed service members and their families.

Please visit their website at http://www.soldiersangels.org

Below is a sample of one of the Challenge Coins we manufacture for Soldiers’ Angels.

Soldiers' Angels Challenge Coin

A great use for lapel pins?

05-12-11

Many people are curious how they would ever use lapel pins.  If you look around on any given day at the grocery store or a big box store you may notice a pin on their lapel.  Lapel pins are becoming very popular to show you belong to an organization or work for a company.  Not only does the pin show somebody belongs to a certain group but can also be a great way to welcome a new member to a new company or organization.

Home Depot Lapel Pin

At PinCrafters we do many pins for fraternal and community organizations as well as service pins for retail stores or larger corporations.  It is not surprising that lapel pins are becoming more and more popular to show membership.

Best way to design your custom lapel pin.

05-11-11

Trading pins, or lapel pins, are a great way to circulate your name, team or company amongst thousands of people. Pin trading can be a exciting and fun  that many people around the world participate in. So, if you created your own trading pin and introduced it to some pin collectors, that trading pin may eventually make it around the world. The Olympics are a good example of how pins circulate around the world. People from many different countries come together in one spot and they often collect and trade pins. Designing your own pin is simple as long as you have creativity.  Many baseball and softball teams have team trading lapel pin trading events.

Need help?  Our in house graphic designers can help you create your custom pin at no cost to you.

Free design help.

Alumni and graduation custom lapel pins.

05-09-11

This is a great time of year for recognizing graduates or alumni with a custom lapel pin.  We custom design lapel pins for colleges, high school and elementary schools.  A timeless lapel pin is a great way to recognize such an important event or to show your proud of your alma mater.

What other poducts are great for promotions?

05-03-11

Custom Lanyards

Custom LanyardsCustom Lanyards

PinCrafters offers high-quality lanyards at factory direct prices. We can help you create the perfect lanyard for your organization, event or tradeshow.

Lanyards are a great way to hold and display badges, ID tags, keys, whistles and, of course, pins.

We also offer a variety of attachment and color options. And with our free artwork services, we’ll show you a free mock-up, so you can be confident you’ll love the end product.