Articles written by Kyle Sherman
Articles written by
Kyle Sherman
People Are Talking About PlaqueMaker
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History of the Christmas Tree
Plants and trees that remain green all year have always had a special meaning for people in the winter. Long before the advent of Christianity, people all over the world hung evergreen boughs over their doors and windows, especially at winter solstice. Many ancient peoples, including the Egyptians, Romans, Vikings and Druids believed winter came every year because the sun god had become sick and weak. They celebrated the solstice by adorning their homes with evergreen boughs, signifying that the sun god would soon recover from illness and summer was sure to return. It’s a classic story of the triumph of life over death and everlasting life.
The Secret Santa Tradition
One of the most popular gift exchanges in the western world, Secret Santa is an unusual Christmas tradition where gift giving is the focus and the gift-giver is anonymous. Well known in office settings, community groups and large families, how Secret Santa typically works is all the participants draw each other’s names randomly. Then, without revealing anything, each gets a present and gives it to their giftee “secretly.” The fun continues with choosing the ideal gift and figuring out a way to deliver it without getting caught. Once everyone has opened their gifts, they usually try and guess who their Secret Santa is, although Secret Santas can remain unknown. A good Secret Santa is not only anonymous, but generous as well.
5-Star Season’s Greetings
And we are thrilled that our customers are so pleased with their custom plaques and more, personalized with everything from photos and special messages to names, dates, clipart, logos and other favorite things that help tell their unique stories. And … they spread all this good cheer, too! Here are just a few…
Corporate Gift Buying Checklist - Deliver Personally
In this installment of our Corporate Gift Buying Checklist, we champion the art of presenting a gift. When is the last time you received a gift delivered by your boss, business partner or client – in person? In this age of Tweets and Posts, just the thought of a personal gift delivery is almost … novel. But totally doable, with a little preparation.
Clip Art for the Holidays
The wonderful world of clip art graphics has grown to include illustrations as well as photography. This fast and easy form of expression is available the world over … although PlaqueMaker’s Clip Art Gallery is a beauty. The artwork you find there can be used to personalize any customizable product in our inventory, especially during the holidays!
Winter Holidays Around the World
Chances are your family, friends and loved ones near or far may observe more than one of these special occasions, starting in late fall and continuing through the new year. From religious to secular, pagan and every tradition in between, the infinite number of festivals and celebrations may have you extending your holiday season from one spectacular event to the next! Here are just a few:
Need to Get Away? You’re Probably Right!
What do you need to restore your well-being? A trip to the beach, the mountains, the desert or the plains? Kick boxing, yoga, a wine tasting or a good book? Researchers say it’s important to indulge in your favorite leisure activities to relieve stress, benefit your health and enjoy life more.
Join the Latest Craze – Tracing Your Ancestry
If you’re constantly asking, “Who am I?” and “Where do I come from?”, tracing your ancestry can be an exciting journey to finding the answers. This latest craze sweeping America is also an experience that sheds light on the history of many nations as well as genealogy, religion, politics and world events.
To Close or Not to Close Your Office Door
When you find yourself situated in your own work office for the first time, you may wonder about office etiquette, when it comes to conducting business there. How do you enjoy the freedom of your own office without being rude or sending the wrong message?
Create Custom Outdoor Markers for Your Garden
One of the things gardeners are always thinking about is how to make the task easier, so time spent in the garden is more enjoyable. Garden wisdom tells us to place plants that need full sun in sunny spots and give ground covers room to roam. Growing water guzzlers together makes sprinkling more efficient; growing prolific producers like zucchini and other vegetables in the same area makes quicker work of harvesting. If you’re not sure what you planted or where, then custom garden markers from PlaqueMaker are just what you need.
Ships Today
If you need custom plaques, signs, name badges, desk plates, paperweights or a headstone shipped the same day, use PlaqueMaker’s Ships Today service.
Sweet Dreams for a Special Doll Bed
Dave DiAngelo builds custom furniture and cabinetry. Recently he decides to refinish a mahogany doll bed his wife’s grandfather made for her mother. Dave and his wife wanted to gift it to their daughter for her fourth birthday.
PlaqueMaker Explains Laser Engraving & Printing
PlaqueMaker uses four processes for laser engraving, depending on the material you choose for your personalized plaque: