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The Importance of Time When Placing a Custom Lapel Pin Order

June 24th, 2010

Time is of the essence when ordering custom lapel pins.  Quality designs are seldom created overnight.  Taking into account the important role that lapel pins play in personal and professional settings, there is no better time than today to think about placing an order with Lapel Pins R Us.  With fast and free delivery, we can get your custom lapel pins to you in time for your next big meeting, awards ceremony or game.

All we need from you is your design ideas, logo, photograph or mascot.  From there, we provide you with a no obligation, free quote.  We also email you a digital proof to review.  You can choose up to seven colors to include in your design at no additional cost and you have the option of speaking to one of our trained sales professionals with any questions or suggestions you might have.

This time of year is very busy for us so the sooner you place your order, the better.  We create a lot of custom baseball and softball trading pins for teams from around the world.  We know how important it is to receive your products in time for your events and cannot stress how easy it is to order from us.  Our talented design team can do the work for you.  All they need is a general idea of what you are looking for.  It also helps if you can provide us with a scan of an image or drawing.  We can then recommend the style of custom lapel pins that best represents your business, team or organization.

We offer a number of choices to our customers.  You can choose from Soft Enamel, Cloisonné, Die Struck and Offset Printed lapel pins.  Each has its own distinct look and list of advantages.  You can also determine what size or shape best characterizes your company, school or group’s mission.  Add-ons like glitter, blinking lights, and movable pieces compliment many designs and increase your lapel pins charm and appeal.

Don’t miss out by waiting too long to place your custom lapel pin order.  Our professional sales team is standing by to walk you through the process.  Call us today toll-free at 1-800-480-6822 or email info@lapelpinsrus.com to request a free quote.  Your complete satisfaction is our number one priority!

Celebrating July 2010 with Custom Lapel Pins

June 21st, 2010

July is an eventful month packed full of warm weather, company picnics, and plenty of opportunities for fun.  Custom lapel pins pay tribute to important dates in history and provide an object teeming with sentimental value for employees, students, athletes as well as participants of events.  Here are a few suggestions on how to make the most out of the month of July using personalized lapel pins:

  • 1st-Celebrate National Postal Worker Day. Pay homage to postal workers around the country by creating custom lapel pins acknowledging their efforts.  Rain and shine, these men and women work hard to make sure that you receive your mail in a timely manner.

  • 4th-Independence Day. Show your patriotism by handing out American Flag lapel pins prior to your city’s parade or fireworks display.  Other symbols of freedom include the Bald Eagle, the Liberty Bell, Stars and Stripes, and the Statue of Liberty.  Incorporate your company’s logo with these images for a standout lapel pin that delivers results.

  • 11th-Cheer Up the Lonely Day. Nursing homes and other non-profit organizations rely heavily on volunteers to make things happen.  Show compassion for shut-ins or other needy individuals by creating custom lapel pins to hand out during your visits.  These remarkable items work wonders in lifting people’s spirits.

  • 15th-First Boeing 707. Pilots and flight attendants can be rewarded for Years of Service or abiding by safety measures with their very own custom lapel pins.  Die Struck pins are perfect for this occasion because they can be crafted in Gold, Silver, and Bronze.

  • 20th-International Chess Day. School groups and sports teams love having their own custom trading pins to give away at tournaments and other events.  Choose the school or team’s colors, mascot or logo to create unique trading lapel pins for every member.

  • 23rd-Ice Cream Cone Introduced. Looking for a fun way to beat the Dog Days of Summer?  Why not host an ice cream social and hand out lapel pins to attendees.  Nothing beats getting a sweet treat and a memorable gift in one setting!

  • 28th-First Fingerprint Taken. Police Departments and other Law Enforcement Agencies enjoy wearing custom lapel pins on their uniform.  Due to their customizable nature, you can choose the size, shape, color, and style of lapel pins to accentuate your unit’s attire.

  • 29th-First US Patent. Businesses benefit tremendously from patents.  Advertise your newest product or invention on the surface of a lapel pin.  This is a great way to get the word out about your company’s events too.

July 2010 provides ample opportunity to find new uses for custom lapel pins.  Celebrate your family, friends, employees, customers, schoolmates, and teammates with this versatile product. 

Custom Lapel Pins Make the Grade With Teachers

June 18th, 2010

Many gift options exist to commemorate teachers but none are as memorable as custom lapel pins.  Sharp and effective, they can be given to standout teachers who can then use them to inspire the students and faculty in their schools and universities.  Worn on an article of clothing in a visible location, they transform everyday clothing into incredibly effective billboards.

Teachers with a long history in an institution can be awarded Years of Service lapel pins.  These Die Struck pins are available in a number of different plating options.  They can be shiny or look antiqued according to a school’s preference.  Gemstones signifying different levels of service can be added to the pin as a way of enhancing its appearance and making it stand out in a crowd.

There are several different styles of lapel pins that can be used to commemorate teachers and educators.  Cloisonné pins are popular because of their similarity to fine jewelry.  Soft enamel lapel pins offer quality and value.  Die Struck pins are traditional and regarded as cherished keepsake by recipients.

Lapel pins also are a great gift to hand out at retirement parties.  Teachers with a long track record of service deserve to have a remarkable party celebrating their accomplishments.  Custom lapel pins featuring their pictures can be achieved through a process called Offset Printing. This style of lapel pin is ideal for people who want an exact replica of their image.

Teachers are special people with big responsibilities.  They singlehandedly shape minds and influence the career paths of the students they come into contact with.  One of the most effective and thoughtful ways to honor them is through the use of custom lapel pins.

USS Portsmouth CL-102 Association is a Long Time Lapel Pin Customer

June 17th, 2010

The USS Portsmouth CL-102 Association is celebrating its 17th Annual Reunion at Crowne Plaza Dulles Hotel in Virginia on April 29th thru May 2nd 2011.  For years, Lapel Pins R Us has had the pleasure of creating custom lapel pins for members of this group. Patricia Hohner, Reunion Chairperson, contacted us with the following testimonial:

The Portsmouth Association has been using Lapel Pins R Us for three consecutive years to make lapel (hat) pins for our members.  The pins are of great quality and appreciated by our crew.”

We figured we could return the favor by promoting the Association’s upcoming event and give you, our reader, more information about the naval ship and its history.

The USS Portsmouth CL-102 was a naval fighting ship and the third to carry its name.  It was launched September 20th, 1944 and decommissioned on June 15, 1949.  Although the ship was scrapped in 1974, two of its main engines remain in service today.

Crew members can revisit old friends and reminisce on the times spent together at the Association’s yearly reunion.  Custom lapel pins featuring their personal design are created for this purpose and given to attendees to wear on their hats.

Lapel Pins R Us knows what a difference a quality lapel pin can make.  That is why we work hard to give our customers the type of service that they expect and deserve. We regularly receive testimonials from pleased customers like Patricia.  The USS Portsmouth CL-102 Association received complimentary design services, a full color digital proof, up to 7 colors at no cost, and fast and free shipping with their order.  Find out more about what we can do for you and your group by visiting Lapel Pins R Us today.

Five Ways to Use Custom Lapel Pins to Celebrate Fathers

June 14th, 2010

Fathers are special people who deserve to be honored every day of the year.  That is why it is important to acknowledge them any chance you get.  Father’s Day, which is held on Sunday, June 20th of this year, is the perfect time to hand out custom lapel pins to male customers.  Featuring a quote or message about fatherhood, these promotional items can work wonders in building your business and spreading the word about your product, service or event.

Father’s Day lapel pins can be used in nearly any setting.  Here are five ideas for you to try:

  • Host a Men’s Brunch and hand out lapel pins to every attendee.  These items can be attached to paper napkin rings and used to decorate the tables.
  • Sponsor an essay contest for youth featuring the topic, “Why My Father Is the Best”.  Award the winners a prize and give every father a lapel pin to mark the occasion.
  • During the month of June, create a special promotion for fathers.  Hand out lapel pins with your business card to people who show interest in the offer.
  • Create custom lapel pin cufflinks and hand them out with cards to members of your staff to wear to a Father’s Day Awards Ceremony.
  • Rent a golf course and invite your employees and customers to play a round with their fathers.  Hand out custom lapel pins turned golf ball markers to each person who comes to the event.

Custom lapel pins make great keepsakes for the fathers that attend your events or patron your business.  For more ideas on how to use these versatile products, visit Lapel Pins R Us today.

What Goes Into Creating Quality Custom Lapel Pins?

June 11th, 2010

Well-designed custom lapel pins speak volumes about businesses, organizations, academic institutes, and sports teams.  From their eye-catching graphics to their sturdy exteriors, the small pieces of advertising serve a number of purposes.  Whether it is to inform, educate, reward, encourage or promote, one thing is certain.  Custom lapel pins are the type of product that grabs people’s attention.

The steps that go into creating a quality lapel pin ensure 100% customer satisfaction.  Here are a few things to consider before contacting Lapel Pins R Us:

  • What is the core meaning behind your business or organization? Are you a company who relies heavily on advertising campaigns or a non-profit whose mission is well known?  Do you make a presence on campus or in the community that you live in?
  • What type of message are you trying to relay? Employee recognition pins reward workers for staying on task and exceeding company expectations.  Soft enamel baseball trading pins help young players to interact with other teams as well as fans of the sport.  Diestruck lapel pins are great motivators for academic excellence.  Cloisonné lapel pins make exciting giveaways at product launches and conferences.
  • Do you have a logo or mascot to incorporate into the design? Graphics and photographs enhance the appearance of custom lapel pins and make them distinctly personal.  A basketball team’s mascot along with information about the team, the city that they play for, and their chosen colors makes for a great conversational piece and increases the trading pins’ perceived value in the eyes of other teams and fans of the sport. Photographs of monuments or paintings can be sold to tourists who are looking to take home a memorable souvenir from their journeys.
  • How many lapel pins do you need? Consider the needs of your company, sports team or organization.  Are you creating the custom lapel pins for a universal purpose or a specific event?  Would you benefit from having extra pins on hand or prefer to order more as needed?

Once you have answered these questions, you will have a better idea of what to ask for when calling Lapel Pins R Us for a no obligation, free quote.  Our team of experienced salespeople can take your lapel pin design ideas and put them into creation quickly.

Using your logo or mascot as a focal point, our talented design team will create custom artwork featuring your design and send you a full color proof via email to review.  Upon approval, we place your order and send you the lapel pins once they have been manufactured.  We never charge for our design services and even offer fast and free shipping as our way of thanking you for ordering from us.

A quality custom lapel pin tells a lot about the business, school, team or organization that has ordered it.  There is never a better time than now to make a great first impression.  Refer to the questions listed above and give Lapel Pins R Us a call at 1-800-480-6822 or email info@lapelpinsrus.com with questions about ordering custom lapel pins today.


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