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How to Wear a Stick Pin | PinMart

Rachel Penny 08/20/2021 12:34pm 4 minute read Tips | Gifts

A stick pin is a long pin with a decorative top that is typically worn vertically. Their traditional purpose was to make sure that ties and scarfs stayed in place, but today they're worn as an elegant accessory. Stick pins can be worn by anyone, although they were initially worn mostly by men to hold their cravat, or tie, in place. By the 1890s, these pins were beginning to be worn by women, and both stick pins and hat pins emerged within women's fashion circles. Hat pins became even more... more »

Have you Thanked A Teacher Today? | PinMart

Jessica Nienstedt 12/24/2020 11:08am 2 minute read Lapel Pins | Gifts

It's one of the most common security questions when you've forgotten your password and need to prove you're you. Right up there with "Who was your first pet?" is "Name your favorite teachers". This is chosen because all of us have at least one educator in our lives who's presence has changed us for the better in some way, and their influence has stuck with us, no matter how many years have passed since we were students. Mine was Mr. Krueger, my 10th grade English... more »

Marine Corps Challenge Coins: A Brief History of | PinMart

Jessica Nienstedt 12/22/2020 4:09pm 3 minute read Challenge Coins | Gifts

Whether you're in the military yourself, have a relative who is, or you're just interested in collecting military paraphernalia, the use of challenge coins is perhaps one of the most interesting customs - and the coins themselves, in an amazing array of variations for different units and purposes, are great keepsakes. Keep reading to learn more about Marine Corps Challenge Coins! While used in all branches of the service, no one seems to love challenge coins as much as the U.S.... more »

Ultimate Gift Guide to Personalized Pins & Patches | PinMart

Rachel Penny 12/17/2020 3:58pm 5 minute read Tips | Lapel Pins | Patches | Gifts

Even though there are a wealth of gift guides to browse through, it can still be difficult to find the perfect solution. Finding a trendy gift for Millennials can be especially hard, which is why we created an ultimate gift guide for personalized and creative options to please everybody, from your nephew to your grandmother. Shopping for any generation is tough – finding that perfect balance between budget, thoughtfulness, and practicality can be tricky. This makes a personal gift of pins and... more »

Easy DIY Projects with Lapel Pins | PinMart

Rachel Penny 12/14/2020 3:26pm 4 minute read Features | Gifts

Please welcome our Guest Blogger Anna Chudzinski, a recent graduate of Loyola University and self-proclaimed DIY extraordinaire. Today I’d like to share with you some simple DIY projects that you can make using your PinMart lapel pins. The first DIY project is a super quick and easy way to use lapel pins that you can give to a friend or keep for yourself! It is a self-standing pin card. It’s the perfect way to gift pins because it is a note, décor piece, and gift of lapel pins all... more »

How To Develop An Employee Recognition Program | PinMart

Susan Powell 04/03/2020 12:40pm 3 minute read Lapel Pins | Gifts | Promotional Merchandise

Need employee recognition ideas? Well you have come to the right place. Starting an employee recognition program can boost morale in any company. They say that no good deed goes unpunished, but what if you could make the opposite statement true – what if suddenly you could begin recognizing each and every one of your employees when they go above and beyond the call of duty? What could this simple change in policy do to revolutionize your employees' motivation, pursuit of excellence and job... more »

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