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Pin Collection and Display Ideas

Kristin Kizer 12/29/2023 8:00am 5 minute read Features | Tips | Lapel Pins

Pin collections have become a huge hobby for people, and what’s a great pin collection without a fantastic way to display it? That’s where we step in and give you some cool ideas that our PinMart team has discovered. Feel free to use our ideas or take them as inspiration so you can run in a different direction and come up with your own creative pin display. Ideas for Pin Collection Displays You have great pins; now, how will you display a pin collection so that it gets the... more »

A Guide to Creating An Employee Recognition Program

Kristin Kizer 12/22/2023 8:00am 6 minute read Features | Tips | Lapel Pins

At PinMart, we’ve done a little digging and found one of the best ways to keep employees engaged is to create a culture of belonging and make them feel valued. One technique that does both of those things is creating an Employee Recognition program. Now, this doesn’t just mean any award or recognition; employees report that the recognition needs to be authentic, equitable, a part of the company’s culture, and personalized. If you can hit all those goals, then your Employee... more »

How To Create an Inspiration Board for the New Year

Susan Powell 12/15/2023 8:00am 7 minute read Features | Tips | Lapel Pins

Inspiration boards have many names. They can also be called mood boards, collage boards, or vision boards. All of these are essentially the same concept. An inspiration board is a technique that allows you to visualize your goals. This goal could be a particular project you want to accomplish: losing weight or increasing your financial stability. Inspiration boards don’t need to focus on just one goal. They can include as many goals as you may have and are the perfect way to start a new year.... more »

The History of Lapel Pins: Political Campaigns

Kristin Kizer 12/08/2023 8:00am 5 minute read Features | Lapel Pins

The history of lapel pins is a bit more complex than you might expect. While the first lapel pins are likely to be cloisonne enamel pins created between 1271 and 1368 in the Yuan Dynasty of China, their inspiration may reach back thousands of years to the Bronze Age, when pins were a functional way to hold articles of clothing together. These pins became more decorative and less essential as time wore on and transformed into fashion pins we are familiar with today. Which of course can be found at... more »

5 Creative Ways To Use Lapel Pins In Your Art Projects

Susan Powell 12/06/2023 8:00am 9 minute read Features | Tips | Lapel Pins

Lapel pins are a versatile and often overlooked item that can add a unique touch to any art project. There are many creative ways to use lapel pins! Suppose you are using a canvas - incorporating lapel pins into your art projects can add a unique and unexpected touch. Try experimenting with these creative ways to use lapel pins in your next artistic endeavor. Lapel Pin Mosaic: Create a mosaic using lapel pins of different colors and designs and build your artwork around it. Mosaics are fun works of... more »

Gift Ideas for Military Retirement: Veteran Gifts

Susan Powell 12/04/2023 2:06pm 3 minute read Features | Gifts | Awareness

When someone retires from military service, it’s the perfect opportunity for a celebration. As family members and friends, we want to honor our heroes and commemorate their years of dedicated service to our nation. However, finding the perfect military retirement gift can prove challenging. After all, how do you honor someone who has sacrificed so much? Not only do military retirement gifts commemorate or mark years of service, but they’re also a way for civilians, relatives, and friends... more »

Celebrate The 2024 Year Of The Dragon! Lucky Things To Do And Eat This Chinese New Year.

Susan Powell 12/01/2023 8:00am 7 minute read Tips | Holidays

Chinese New Year will be on February 10, 2024, and will start the year of the Dragon! Chinese New Year is a festival celebrating the beginning of a new year based on a traditional lunisolar Chinese calendar. This is one of the most important holidays in China, and workers for most companies are given a full seven days off; however, many people take ten days off of work to extend the holiday until the Lantern Festival. Unlike the Western New Year, where the date is fixed, the Chinese New Year’s... more »

The Tradition of Holiday Christmas Ornaments

Susan Powell 11/30/2023 8:00am 5 minute read Gifts | Holidays

If you have ever wondered why we hang ornaments on a tree, you will be surprised how they came to be. In fact, not just ornaments, but why do we even have a tree in our house? The tradition of putting up Christmas trees during the holiday season is typically thought of as a Christian symbol. This is true today, but many different types of plants, including the common evergreens, were used to symbolize eternal life by ancient Egyptians, Chinese, and Hebrews. In fact, tree worship was common later... more »

The Best Cufflinks for Holiday Parties

Susan Powell 11/22/2023 8:00am 5 minute read Gifts | Holidays

The holiday season is upon us, and it comes with the need to dress up for various parties and events. For men, a pair of cufflinks is one accessory that can add a touch of sophistication and style to their attire. But what are cufflinks, and why do men wear them? Cufflinks are decorative fasteners that are used to secure the cuffs of dress shirts. They come in various shapes, sizes, and designs and can be made from various materials, such as metal, enamel, and precious stones. They are classic... more »

International Volunteer Day - December 5th

Kristin Kizer 11/17/2023 8:00am 7 minute read Features | Lapel Pins | Custom Pins | Promotional Merchandise

International Volunteer Day happens every December 5th and gives people a chance to celebrate and thank people near and far for all they do as volunteers. It’s also a fantastic opportunity for volunteer-based organizations and individuals to promote volunteerism and encourage others to be active volunteers. Why Be a Volunteer On the surface, volunteering is seen as a way to help or support a cause that has some meaning to you, but there’s so much more to becoming a volunteer. Check out these... more »

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