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Customer (via Facebook): How do I order from PlaqueMaker? Can I order from your Facebook page? Can I fax or phone in my order?
PlaqueMaker: All orders must be submitted through our website, www.plaquemaker.com, or by emailing help@plaquemaker.com. Filling out an order form online will get you a no-obligation quote and a free proof of your product design for approval.
Our order forms load automatically each time you click on one of our engraved products: plaques, signs, memorials, paperweights, name plates, awards and trophies, certificate kits, name tags and gifts. Order forms include:
Whether you need a plaque for the boss or a gift for a friend, we’ve got you covered. Wherever you are, you can take full advantage of our Live Designer feature and design it yourself. You’ll be able to view your design before submitting your order – even make revisions. Or you can choose to have our expert staff design your PlaqueMaker product for you. One free logo, photo or clip art is always available with no set-up fees, plus there’s no character limit on your message. Either way, we’ll email you a free digital proof by the next business day. Most custom products ship within two business days of approval and payment. Standard shipping is free on most orders over $50!
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Unforgettable pleasures … Remarkable milestones … Treasured memories
… or just the Best Day Ever …
These are the times to count our blessings and spread goodwill.
Here are PlaqueMaker.com, we’re so inspired by all the creative ways to celebrate life’s great moments, we’re sharing these ideas with you, on our blog. New and interesting articles are posted all the time, so visit often – we welcome your feedback! Let us know what you think or suggest a story idea by emailing help@plaquemaker.com.
What’s the best way to make any day a celebration? Mark it with a personalized gift. When you make that special effort –customizing a unique gift, so there’s no question who it’s meant for- you’re creating a celebration, a memory … the ordinary rises up to extraordinary! Plus, with our digital preview technology, we take the guess work out of personalization. You get to see what your creation will look like, customized with your artwork, wording and specifications, before you even buy it!
“Great quality and service! The plaque I ordered was beautiful. Not only is it a quality piece, but the complete order process was so simple! You order, they send you a mock-up, you approve, they process. It’s that easy! And FAST, too! I definitely have this company bookmarked as a favorite in the event I ever need another plaque. I’ve found an online gem!”
-Barbara W, via TrustPilot
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Kelleys Island, Ohio, located on the western shore of Lake Erie, was honored as host port for one of the Tall Ships, offering ship tours and cruises throughout this family event.
To mark 200 years as part of the history of The Battle of Lake Erie, the Kelleys Island Tall Ship Group installed a monument made from a limestone pedestal donated by Northern Ohio Cut Stone and designed by Chuck Herndon, featuring a bronze casting of Kelleys Island by Russ Mast and a stainless steel engraved plaque made by PlaqueMaker. Along with the Bicentennial logo, the plaque reads, “In Commemoration of The Battle of Lake Erie Bicentennial, and of The Kelleys Island Tall Ship Celebration, which took place August 30th, through September 2nd, 2013. The Battle of Lake Erie firmly established The United States Navy as an international maritime power. Kelleys Island is part of that history.”
Below, members of the Kelleys Island Tall Ship Group share this special celebration.
Congratulations Steve, and the good folks of Kelleys Island – thanks for sharing!
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This July, Atlanta Redemption Ink (ARI) celebrates its one-year anniversary with the help of PlaqueMaker. “We wanted a beautiful way to honor the artists who have worked with us as well as the survivors we serve,” Founder Jessica Lamb tells us. “We felt personalized plaques would be a way to do that and the artists would have something for their shop or doctor’s office.”
ARI’s mission is to restore dignity to survivors of exploitation, trauma and abuse by taking marks of hurt and turning them into depictions of hope and healing. The non-profit organization offers people a way to transform human trafficking brandings, self-harm and domestic violence scars or tattoos and gang symbols, either by removal or replacement with a cover-up that symbolizes freedom, beauty and redemption. This good work is done by vetted certified specialists in a safe environment.
“We have built a phenomenal community of trusted artists and removal specialists from all areas of the United States,” says Jessica, who is a survivor of human trafficking. As thanks and recognition for their generosity and the impact they are making in their communities, ARI is presenting them with personalized plaques donated by PlaqueMaker through our Pay It Forward Donation Program. The elegant black plaques with silver plate feature ARI’s beautiful logo in full color, each specialist’s name, their business name, ARI’s anniversary date and a personal message of gratitude.
Jessica finds PlaqueMaker through an online search. “We checked out the website and reviews and felt it was a great match. We enjoyed working with their graphic artists on the design process. They created the exact look we were going for.”
As for the artists and specialists who are receiving this recognition, “They are very grateful and love them,” Jessica says. And we’re pretty grateful for that!
-Sophocles
We have established the PlaqueMaker Pay It Forward Donation Program to assist nonprofits like ARI as well as companies, small businesses and individuals in making a difference in people’s lives. We can donate or discount our products for your cause, giving back to our communities in the process.
If you or your organization would like to be considered as recipients, please email us at manager@plaquemaker.com. Please include the following:
● Details of who needs help and why
● What products you need
● When you need them
● Where it’s shipping
● Your contact information
One of our customer service specialists will contact you to let you know how to proceed in our selection process.
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Yes, it is that moment of retirement. It is a special day, as it marks years of patience, due diligence, and perseverance.
But now, another question looms at the back of your mind. How should you celebrate this festive occasion? What should you do to ensure that you start your retirement with a bang?
This question might bring a bit of stress as you want this to be an event that marks the start of the rest of your life.
But do you know what is great about this moment? You can celebrate it however you want. This day marks a time where you are the boss, and you can take it as fast or as slow as you want. If you wish to conduct an event that is grand and fabulous, you can go for that. Suppose you seek to do something more peaceful and calm. You can do that, too!
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Make a PlaqueThis option is for those who seek to keep it simple, peaceful, and memorable. Remember that a plaque resembles a reward to yourself that shows that it will last for a while. It will remind you of your career, as just like your work, a plaque is long-lasting, it is durable, reliable, it is there every day, and will only depart after you’ve let it go.
Many individuals appreciate going on a trip to celebrate their retirement. What is excellent about retirement is that one can go on the trip for as long as they desire.
For instance, if you have the right budget, you do not have to worry about other obligations like being late to work or not being there for a critical meeting because you wanted to relax and enjoy some more margaritas on the beach.
What is great about traveling is that there are many adventures that you can have while on a journey, and endless options await you.
Take some time out and think about where you want to go. After all, planning your trip is half of the fun!
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How about a cross-country RV trip?
Remember that you are retired now and do not have to worry about time constraints. You are free to travel as long as your heart and your budget allows!
One of the best gifts you can give yourself for retirement is to start a hobby. This option is refreshing and will certainly pay great dividends. Remember that a hobby will keep you busy and active.
Indeed, working your mind, staying sharp, getting involved in new activities, and becoming a master at another skill will only provide you with more joy and happiness.
What is great about taking up a new hobby like painting or woodworking is that you can also make new friends and enrich your life further.
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For some people, working at home can be super easy – and in fact preferred – compared to working in a traditional office. For others, working at home can be hard, as people struggle to get the same level of attention and productivity while in the comfort of their own home.
For some, all they need in order to be super productive and happy in their office at home are a few stylistic changes.
One really important aspect of creating a great office at home is the location. Obviously, you aren’t going to want to use the best room in your home or apartment to create an office, but you also should not be restricting yourself to working in a tiny little side-closet, either. In the end, you will ideally have a fair amount of room and a window close by so you can enjoy natural light throughout the day.
Sometimes, all it takes for a room in your home to feel like an office is for it to be decorated like one. Get a great office chair, put a personalized metal sign on your desk so that you really feel like you are sitting down at a work desk every morning. While these kinds of things may seem like they’ll have little to now impact, the truth is that the environment will really help you feel like you are at work.
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Organize your spaceAnother reason why people sometimes struggle to be super productive in their office at home is because they let the clutter of the rest of their home invade the clutter in their office. Instead, make the most out of your space and create a sense of order and simplicity by organizing your office at home as if it is in a larger office setting. Keep your desk tidy and clear of clutter, keep the wires and various chargers for your electronics tucked away and untangled, and really just make the most out of your space to improve the quality and feel of your workday.
If something isn’t working for you in your at-home office, you shouldn’t be afraid to switch it up. Whether that means changing the style of your office, or going mobile and working off your laptop in a different room of your house, the choice is yours! One of the best parts of working at home is the freedom that can come with it. Don’t forget to take advantage of that fact and shake things up if you are getting fed up with staying in one spot.
In the end, your office at home is what you make of it. If it’s not working for you as it is, start thinking of ways that you can improve the space to improve your experience.
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Depending on the event, there are some special little gifts that can have a big impact on the recipient of those gifts. So, if you are thinking of fun ways to celebrate special days in life with your family, then you have come to the right place.
Let’s get started!
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A personal engraved giftOne of the most fun gifts that you can give to someone is a personalized engraved gift of some kind. Whether it is a fancy cigar lighter, a stainless-steel flask, a journal, a necklace or anything in between, an engraved gift will always remind the recipient of your close relationship and the special gift that you offered them.
Without a doubt, some people absolutely need to have a pair of trusted slippers for those cold mornings and chilly evenings. Whether it be for the holiday season or a winter-time birthday, a pair of super fluffy slippers will help keep your loved one warm on even the coldest of nights.
Basically everyone has a pair of Apple AirPods these days, and while the case that people receive upon purchase is nice, you can also offer a much more personalized take on that item by purchasing them a leather AirPods case. These are fun and useful, as the leather adds an extra layer of protection for the technology inside.
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In order to help out the home chef in your life, give them something that they will really use each and every night by giving them the kind of apron that a professional chef will wear, complete with straps, pockets and more. You can either go with simple cotton or something sturdier like khaki or leather. Surely, your friend will wear the apron that you’ve gifted them the next time that you are over for a wonderful meal.
For the friend that loves to head out to a local park or oceanside beach, consider buying them a really high-quality beach that will actually be able to stand up to the wear and tear of good use. Go with a color that they love and find something that can be easily washed. Without a doubt, they’ll get tons of use out of this and think about you every time!
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Examine the satisfied customers and quality work of PlaqueMaker.com.","meta_keywords":"","customrecorddata":"","type":1,"pageTypeName":"cms-landing-page","customrecordscriptid":"","cmscreatable":true},{"name":"5 Essential Items To Decorate Your Desk At Work","urlPath":"blog/5-essential-items-to-decorate-your-desk-at-work","url":"5-essential-items-to-decorate-your-desk-at-work","template":"default","addition_to_head":"","page_title":"5 Essential Items To Decorate Your Desk At Work | PlaqueMaker","page_header":"5 Essential Items To Decorate Your Desk At Work","meta_description":"When you spend all day at your desk, you should enjoy your work space. To refresh your desk, check out our article for 5 essential items you should consider.","meta_keywords":"Design Tips, Decorate, Desk, Office, Name plate, office plate","customrecorddata":"105","type":1,"pageTypeName":"ext-blog-post","customrecordscriptid":"CUSTOMRECORD_SC_BLOG_PAGE_TYPE_POST","cmscreatable":true,"fields":{"custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_author":"1","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_excerpt":"","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_content":"A lot of us will be heading back to the office in the coming weeks and months, and for that reason we will also all be looking for ways to personalize our long-vacant desks with essential items that help make us feel comfortable in the workplace.
Whether you are buying items for your own desk, or thinking of gift ideas for your spouse, friend or family member that will be heading back to the office, then you have come to the right place.
Let’s get started on the 5 essential items you need to decorate your desk at work.
One great way to make sure you recognize your desk after a long absence from the office is a personalized and charming nameplate. These nameplates can be comedic, they can be serious, they can be anything you want them to be! Just make sure that you get yours from a fantastic supplier so that you can be sure that they will be made with top craftsmanship out of top materials.
It’s always great to have some foliage in your office and on your desk, but a great addition to your personal work area can turn into a drag pretty quickly if you are not good about watering your plants or if they do not get enough daily sunlight.
To avoid the hassle of plants that will shrivel up and die in a matter of weeks, consider purchasing a few hassle-free plants such as cactuses or succulents. These hardy plants take up little space, need very little attention and are so dang cute!
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This might not seem like a decoration per se, but it is definitely an attention grabber that offers quite a lot of utility as well! These big mugs and bottles make it so that you do not have to keep getting up and down to rehydrate throughout the day. Just make sure that you do not drink too much of your favorite coffee, tea, juice or water before a big meeting or you might have to duck out early to head to the restroom!
Last but not least, one great way to overcome the separation anxiety that may come with being away from your spouse and kids for the first time in months is to get an adorable picture framed to put on your desk. That way, you’ll be able to remind yourself why you work so hard in the first place!
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1. Participant Tracker – Name tags that are ready for pick-up on the registration table is a quick way to know if everyone shows up for your event – or in turn, to see if someone is missing.
2. Instant Memory Booster – Failing to recall someone’s name can happen more frequently than you think. A name tag spares you the embarrassment of forgetting someone’s name or calling someone the wrong name in a social or professional setting.
3. Sure Fire Identifier – Know where to go and who to ask when you need help. Name tags help you distinguish among organizers, sponsors, golfers and other participants.
4. Easy Networking Tool – Name tags aren’t just for names. They can include fun facts that serve as ice breakers for friendly conversation. Including details such as a person’s hometown, profession, favorite food, sports figure, handicap or other details can make potential connections easier.
5. Time Saver – No need for introductions and re-introductions with name tags. They can cut down the amount of time it takes to get to know someone’s name or other information that may be important.
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Personalize Custom Engraved Name Tags at PlaqueMakerThese full color printed aluminum name tags give a professional impression. The 22-gauge aluminum comes in gold, silver or white and can be custom cut up to 4 by 2 inches with rounded corners. The full color ink is heat-pressed permanently into the metal. Each name tag also includes a bar pin. Remember to order a few extra blank ones in case you need them.
","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_timg_img_alt":"Golfer Swinging Golf Club Thumbnail","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_subheading":"","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_pinned_to":"","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_post_category":"1","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_post_tags":"Celebration, Golf, AluminumNameTags","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_hdr_image_alt":"Golfer Swinging Golf Club","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_header_image":"1030253","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_thumbnail_img":"1030254","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_pub_date":"7/14/2021 3:39:00 pm"}},{"name":"Four Ways to Boost Your Employee Recognition Program","urlPath":"blog/four-ways-to-boost-your-employee-recognition-program","url":"four-ways-to-boost-your-employee-recognition-program","template":"default","addition_to_head":"","page_title":"4 Ways to Boost Your Employee Recognition Program | PlaqueMaker","page_header":"Four Ways to Boost Your Employee Recognition Program","meta_description":"Hard work deserves recognition, and that is also true for employees. Learn more and check out the four ways you can boost your employee recognition program.","meta_keywords":"Corporate, Employees, Recognition, happiness,","customrecorddata":"108","type":1,"pageTypeName":"ext-blog-post","customrecordscriptid":"CUSTOMRECORD_SC_BLOG_PAGE_TYPE_POST","cmscreatable":true,"fields":{"custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_author":"1","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_excerpt":"","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_content":"Employees put 40+ hours a week into the companies they work for, spending the majority of their days away from their families. Employees are expected to do everything necessary to help run the business in a cohesive manner. It’s a lot of work keeping a business in the black, and the jobs your team is tasked with can sometimes be quite thankless. If you want to keep your employees happy, you won’t want it to stay thankless for long.
Ensuring your employees are feeling well cared for is the first step to building a strong foundation of employee retention. Having an effective recognition system in place creates a mutually beneficial relationship for both employee and employer, and reinforces positive employee behavior. But sometimes even the best of programs need a little help. Here are four ways to boost your current recognition program.
The most important thing to an employee recognition program is for the employee to feel recognized. This will not happen unless someone tells them. This could be in a company meeting in front of everyone, or simply a verbal pat on the back. Know your audience and your employees. You don’t want to put an individual in an uncomfortable position.
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Write It OutIf someone is performing well, you don’t want it to go unnoticed or forgotten. Writing a letter or commissioning an award plaque are great ways of telling your employee how well they are doing, and to “keep up the good work.” Make sure to keep a record in their employee folder so management doesn’t forget either. Better yet, have management sign the letter too, so the employee doesn’t forget you noticed.
Employees like money. It is one of the reasons they work for you. So if you want to make them feel appreciated, add a monetary value to your recognition. It comes back to the saying, “Put your money where your mouth is.” Committing capital to the gesture makes your appreciation seem more genuine. Anything from gift cards to a bonus will help make them feel valued in the company.
There are various ways to recognize your employees in a public setting. Making it public does two things. It shows to the employee that their achievement is worth celebrating, and it sets an example of what the employers are looking for in their company.
One of the ways you can make your recognition public is by presenting the employee with a corporate award plaque such as an employee of the month award or an employee of the year award. For an employee of the month or employee of the year, you could recognize them with a perpetual plaque or a photo frame plaque to hang in the office. This leaves a lasting record of their achievement, and in turn, motivates the other employees to do better. Visit PlaqueMaker.com today to learn more about corporate award plaques.
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● wants to get the most out of every day of her life
● cherishes herself as much as she cherishes her loved ones
● loves life, and lets everyone know it!
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As a loving pet owner, you likely know first-hand just how difficult it can be to lose your beloved pet. Whether it be a cat, dog, horse, bird, bunny, or any other loyal companion, the void that remains after a pet’s death can be heart-aching. Fortunately, by creating a unique, personalized pet memorial, you can have something to honor the life of your pet and keep the loving memory alive. Create your perfect pet memorial with these smart tips.
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Pet Memorial HeadstoneWhether you bury your pet’s body or spread cremated ashes, having a pet memorial headstone is a long-lasting way to honor and remember your furry friend. At PlaqueMaker.com, you can design a headstone that features a photo of your pet and their details or personalized message. A professional graphic designer will work with your every step of the way to ensure your memorial is fitting of your beloved pet.
If you decide to have your pet cremated after death, you’ll be given the ashes in a small box. If you choose to keep the ashes in a special place in your home rather than spreading them, consider investing in a unique urn that symbolizes your pet’s life. Whether you choose to have a personalized urn made or shop for a design that fits your pal, having an urn is a great way to remember and honor your pet.
When you are wanting to remember your pet, why not have an outdoor memorial? Consider personalizing a garden sign to honor your pet. The garden memorial can be placed beside a tree planted in memory of your pet or in their favorite place to enjoy the outdoors.
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Make a donationThere are thousands of shelters, rescues, and other organizations that accept donations in memory of a passed loved one. Consider making a donation in your pet’s honor to a foundation or organization that means something special for you and your pet like cancer research, general health research, animal shelters, and more.
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For this reason, PlaqueMaker offers custom, engraved gifts for any occasion and budget. Our high-quality options are something the gift receiver will cherish for years to come because they know time and effort were put into selecting the gift. Most of PlaqueMaker’s goods can be personalized, meaning you can add special touches that fit the person you’re giving the gift to. They’ll know they’re the only person in the world with a gift quite like theirs.
Whether you’re looking for a gift for Father’s Day, graduation, birthday, or any other special moment, PlaqueMaker has you covered. Here are 6 personalized gift ideas that are guaranteed to be appreciated by someone you love.
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1. ClockSome of the best gifts combine function with a touch of sentiment, and our personalized clocks do just that. Our clocks are perfect for offices, bedside tables, and computer nooks. We have traditional and more contemporary styles to fit any aesthetic.
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2. DrinkwareAs with a custom clock, drinkware is something that can be used every day by someone of any age or demographic. Our personalized mugs and tumblers can be made with phrases and graphics that mean something to whoever you’re making the gift for, so they’ll smile every time they reach for their drink.
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3. KeychainHelp someone keep track of their keys and have a unique marker to remind them they’re loved. At PlaqueMakers, we have high-end keychains that are timeless in style and perfect for men and women of any age.
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4. OrnamentSeasonal gifts are great to give any time of year because the receiver can look forward to pulling it out every Christmas season and think back to the moment you gave them the gift. Personalize our crystal or bamboo ornaments with names, years, and photos to symbolize a special moment.
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5. PaperweightPaperweights are a classic gift for a reason. They serve function and design purposes that anyone with a stack of papers or dedicated office space can appreciate. We carry crystal, marble, acrylic paperweights, and more, so we have something at any price point to fit your budget.
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6. Photo GiftWhen all else fails, a photo gift pulls through. Photos memorialize history and pull at the heartstrings, no matter the occasion. Frame special photographs or create a “wall of fame” plaque to commemorate someone you love.
For more great personalized gift ideas, shop the PlaqueMaker website. If you’re not sure how to move forward, contact us today with any questions you might have about getting started with your personalized gift.
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Engraved bricks work for anything your imagination can dream up. Often used for walkways or outdoor memorial walls, think about how your town can benefit from a custom brick fundraiser.
1. Build a Memorial Garden – Engraved bricks can be used for tiered terraces.
2. Line an Indoor Wall – Create a moving honor wall for dedicated employees that volunteer with charities or have served in the military.
3. Construct a Fountain – Bricks can be used to build sections of a water feature designed for remembrance.
4. Mark a Path – Encourage citizens to walk more by having engraved bricks outline trails through your city or town.
5. Bring People to the Ballpark – Use personalized bricks to build support for the bleachers at your high school or neighborhood ball field.
6. Beautify with Bricks – Create planters, containers or benches around trees in dedicated green spaces around town.
7. Promote Going Green – Sponsor recycling bins made out of bricks with engraved messages on each side. You can build brick shelters for electric car charging stations.
8. Support the Arts – Build support pedestals for statues and artwork. Sell bricks to add a decorative touch to a new concert amphitheater.
Personalized bricks are one of the most effective fundraising methods around. Determine how many you need to build your completed project. You can offer donors half of the total number in the first phase. If sales are good, you can re-order.
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In today’s job market, going to school to earn certificates from a community college, technical school or four-year institution is a no-brainer. If, after years in the workforce, you find yourself contemplating a return to school, many professionals are taking the same leap. They discover expanding their knowledge base in new areas of study helps them earn promotions and pay raises or sets them off in a new direction or career path.
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Why Are College Graduates Also Earning Certificates?Learning never ceases. A person continues their education because they want to stay on the cutting edge of their profession. Other motivations include:
∙ To Bolster Abilities – Someone who doesn’t grow up working with a computer may be seen as lacking when it comes time for promotion. Having a certificate in IT Network Management stops the doubt.
∙ To Learn New Skills – With all the new technology out there, having a certificate in web design, internet security systems or some other IT-related field makes your resume stand out.
∙ To Earn a Pay Increase – Additional skills make you the go-to employee and can earn you a raise.
∙ To Get a New Job – Some certificates can help make you a hot commodity in your profession. Find out what certificates you need. Do your research by talking with others who have already earned a certificate in what you are considering.
∙ To Find a New Career Path – If you are feeling burned out in your current job, consider taking a different path. Certificates take two years or less and you can be back in the workforce doing something you love.
Earning a certificate involves a few years of classroom or online education in a particular field. Certification focuses on assessing a person’s knowledge in a specific profession. For example, medical professionals must be re-certified every few years to make sure they are up-to-date on the latest advances in their areas of expertise. IT professionals get certified in different software programs and codes.
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Create Custom Award Certificates with Certificate Kits at PlaqueMakerOur wood certificate plaque display kits are perfect for displaying important documents, including diplomas, credentials, certifications and more. Available in different sizes and materials, each certificate kit includes a plexiglass overlay and four gold-colored tacks for mounting. Light assembly is required. Once you submit your order, it will ship from our warehouse the next business day. We offer quantity discounts on custom products and gifts.
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Another big name in business expanding its offerings to unique handcrafted products created by local artisans is Amazon Handmade. All of a sudden, small business makers are making it big.
Today, independent artists and crafters are part of a growing sector of the U.S. economy. Micro-businesses - those with less than 10 employees - make up 75.3% of private sector employers. Whether these makers work alone or have a small staff, they must distinguish their handmade business right from the start. The artistic entrepreneurs who embrace social media, targeted advertising and the creative building of their small business brand will be more likely to succeed.
How do you stand out from the crowd? Artists find unique ways to express their creativity every day. For example, a simple knit cap can stand out from other manufactured hats when you label it with a leather or faux leather tags that displays your shop’s logo and perhaps the date it is made. Who says a label must be made out of fabric or paper? Seeing a cap with your leather tag, shoppers will start recognizing it as yours. It is no longer the same as every other knit hat. And you’re starting to win followers for your products.
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Create Custom Leather and Faux Leather Tags and Labels at PlaqueMakerWhether you decide to sew them inside your merchandise, use them to mark things in your store or place them inside your packaging boxes, custom engraved leather tags or faux leather tags make an impressive statement. Available in a variety of shapes and sizes, each tag is laser engraved with your personalized text and one free logo, photo or clip art. Use our online design tools to create your own look or have our professional graphic designers create a look for you. Once you submit your order, a no obligation quote and free proof is emailed to you within one business day. Typically, your order ships from our warehouse two days after you approve your final design.
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Reach Out July 30Show your friends how much they mean with our customizable plaques and gifts. Choose from a variety of materials and styles, and personalize with a friend’s name, quotes, dedications or a favorite photograph. Then give them to your friends on the International Day of Friendship and live in the moment of camaraderie and compassion.
According to Psychology Today, when we live in the moment, we are actively open, with the intention of focusing on the present, where life unfolds. We are mindful of being with our thoughts and deeds exactly as they are without judging them. When we live in the moment, we awaken to experience our lives – something we can all use in this age of distraction that we live in today. More importantly perhaps, we allow our hearts to be more accepting and less defensive, which results in more satisfying relationships.
It’s why Thoreau went to Walden Pond; it’s the subject of Emerson’s essays and Whitman’s poems; it’s essential to yoga practice; it’s at the root of Buddhism, Taoism and many Native American traditions. Yet how do we do it? Here are a few thoughts to ponder in the moment:
● Unselfconscious – Letting go of what you want is the only way to get it. Thinking too hard about what you’re doing actually makes you do worse. Just let it go.
● Savor – To avoid worrying about the future, forget the past and focus on the present.
● Find Flow – Make the most of time by losing track of it.
● Accept – If something is bothering you, start with accepting it. Resisting only magnifies the pain. Acceptance relieves needless suffering.
● Engage – Avoid acting on mindless autopilot with the mindful habit of always noticing new things.
● Just Breathe – Mindfulness actually inoculates people against aggressive impulses, increases self-control and squashes the ego. So inhabit the present and watch your interpersonal life flourish.
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A traditional Friendship Day celebration includes meeting your friends and exchanging cards, flowers or gifts. What better meet-up is there than sharing a cup of coffee or tea with your best friend on Friendship Day? Enjoying your favorite beverages from custom mugs– that’s what. In fact, drinking from a personalized ceramic mug can be good for your health! Here’s how:
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Top 8 Health Benefits of Ceramic PotteryCeramics are made from a mixture of clay and water that is shaped and fired. The art of pottery is described as therapeutic and relaxing.
1. Creative expression – opens up the mind and relieve worry.
2. Increased optimism – improves flow and spontaneity, provides an outlet for grief and bolsters self-esteem.
3. Improved focus– concentrating on the art helps the mind to relax and expand.
4. Encourages experimentation– artistic expression expands who we are and how we connect to ourselves and the environment.
5. Reduces stress– through the sense of touch.
6. Strengthens hands, wrists, and arms – with gentle joint movement that improves dexterity.
7. Improves quality of life – by learning a new hobby and making memories with artwork that has the potential to last forever.
8. Encourages sociability– especially on holidays like Friendship Day; what fun it is to share your ceramic creations with the ones you love!
So the next time you’re enjoying your favorite beverage with friends from a cherished custom-designed ceramic mug from PlaqueMaker, drink in all the health benefits, too!
No worries there. Once you submit your order, a quote and proof will be emailed to you within one business day. Your order will ship from our warehouse two days after you approve your final design. Plus, you have other opportunities to indulge your friends …
● Women’s Friendship Day is always the third Sunday in September (September 19);
● February is International Friendship Month, and
● Old Friends, New Friends Week is always the third week of May!
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During a visit to a busy doctor’s office, it can be tricky to remember everyone you meet along the way – the front desk receptionist, the nurse, the doctor and on form there. That’s why medical offices sometimes require their employees to wear name tags. It reduces awkwardness and supports good patient service.
It’s also sometimes mandated by law for medical professionals – doctors and nurses as well as aestheticians, dentists, chiropractors, retirement community workers and almost anyone who provides health and personal services.
Name tags bring all kinds of benefits for wearers, their employers and their patients:
● Friendlier environment
● Professional, cohesive look for staff
● Improved communication between staff and the public
● Easier for those with Alzheimer’s, dementia and memory loss
● Faster calls for help, when patients need immediate help
● Better overall accountability for staff and regulators
Sometimes, employers get resistance from their staff about wearing name tags. People might find them uncomfortable to wear or just feel uncomfortable being called by name. Try these best practices for adding name tags to your work environment in a way that’s upbeat and positive for your staff.
Limit size. You know those index card size peel-and-stick name tags? They’re too large and flimsy for day-to-day use by medical professionals. Work with a name tag provider to find something that won’t get in the way of work.
Emphasize safety. If employees are resistant to name tags, explain how important it is to wear them for health care service and safety. If a patient needs help and can’t call you by name, they may struggle to get the urgent care they need.
Respect boundaries. Some workers won’t be comfortable using their given names for personal or legal reasons. Respect their wishes and allow them to use a nickname or pseudonym, and still you can require them to wear a name tag as part of the workplace uniform.
Provide options. People dislike damaging their clothes with pins and fasteners. Offer magnetic name tags, hanging badges or clips that work for various types of clothing, so every employee feels as comfortable as possible.
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Create Custom Medical Name Badges at PlaqueMakerPlaqueMaker.com offers a variety of medical name badges to fit all of your needs, customized for the individual you are ordering for, including doctors, nurses, office staff and medical students. Available in a variety of sizes and materials, each name tag includes a medical insignia and is laser engraved or full UV color printed with your personalized text and one free logo, photo or clip art. Or choose any of our name tag styles and customize for your medical business. A variety of fasteners are available. Use our online design tools to create your own look or have our professional graphic designers create a look for you. Once you submit your order, a no obligation quote and free proof is emailed to you within one business day. Typically, your order ships from our warehouse two days after you approve your final design.
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So, when you’re in charge of a tournament, you want to wow your golfers with a talk-worthy event – you want to do something top-notch. Do you best to organizing a terrific, memorable tournament. Here are the steps.
A golf tournament always has a goal, beyond just playing golf. What’s your objective? Here are some popular options:
● Fundraising for a charity
● Naming a city champion
● Selecting a winner to move to a higher level
● Honoring someone who has passed away
● Benefiting a needy family or someone who has overwhelming medical bills
It’s much more fun than doing it all yourself, which you don’t need to do. Golf is about being part of a group, so ask for help planning the tournament. Look for people who have strengths in the various roles you’ll need:
● Marketing, advertising or writing
● Events management
● Charitable giving
● Financial management
● Scorekeeping
● Networking, communications and public speaking
Assign each person a specific role and give them a checklist of tasks to complete. Create a timeline and make sure there are clear deadlines for your team to accomplish each task, because tasks are interdependent. You usually won’t choose the layout for the awards ceremony before locking down a location, for example.
Golf tournaments can be structured many ways, with various winning goals. It might be a “best ball” format or set up like a scramble. It could even be a learning tournament, to invite kids and newcomers into the game.
Entry fees are standard but remember – you raise the real money through sponsorships, rather than entry fees. You and your marketing/advertising person are responsible for securing business sponsorships that make up the lion’s share of your budget for the event. One major donor can make a big difference.
Remember to budget for food and drinks or secure a sponsor for them. Any big event needs to provide a place for attendees to rest and grab a bite.
Seize every opportunity you can afford, in terms of advertising. Use press releases, flyers, personal invitations, web ads, social media and good old-fashioned word of mouth. Make sure you focus on the overall goal of your tournament more than the details. It’s what builds golfers’ passion to play.
Manage the application process carefully, ensuring you maintain a balance between enjoyable play with the event’s goals. If you’re assigning teams, do it with the advice of a knowledgeable golfer who knows a lot about tournaments. Request up-front payment and take payments by credit card and PayPal.
Arrange for awards and gifts that will be given out during the event. Gifts that go to donors and sponsors can be small but meaningful – like a plaque, paperweight or a golf ball or set engraved with the name of the event. Tournament awards usually take the format of crystal awards trophies or custom plaques that denote the achievement and winner’s name.
Set up a central, ceremonial heart of the event for the day of the tournament. Display the various awards for all to see. Make an opening announcement, then turn everyone loose to have fun. Hold an awards ceremony at the end and be sure to acknowledge the sponsors and donors that help make it all happen.
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Create Custom Royal Diamond Jade Crystal Awards at PlaqueMakerPersonalized royal diamond jade crystal awards are a perfect choice to recognize special achievement at golf tournaments and other sporting events, retirement and lifetime achievement. Available in a variety of sizes, each award is laser engraved or full UV color printed with your personalized text and one free logo, photo or clip art. Use our online design tools to create your own look or have our professional graphic designers create a look for you. Once you submit your order, a no obligation quote and free proof is emailed to you within one business day. Typically, your order ships from our warehouse two days after you approve your final design.
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Create a Personalized PlaqueAs a timeless, lasting way to say “thanks,” a personalized plaque is a great appreciation gift for any employee. Affordable, unique, and customizable, plaques from PlaqueMaker.com are as easy to design as they are to look at. Graphic design professionals can help you choose the various colors, laser-engraved text, and quality materials needed to bring your appreciation plaque to life. Contact us today to learn more.
Though not as lasting or personal as a plaque, a thoughtful luncheon hosted in honor of either an individual employee or your entire team is a great way to show gratitude. Company luncheons provide a needed reprieve from day-to-day office work and also allow employees to socialize with one another. Have catering brought in from a local restaurant, hang a personalized “Thank You” sign, and consider handing out small gifts or mementos for an added gesture of appreciation.
Not only is a gift certificate a great way to show appreciation, it also gives your employee a chance to indulge in something outside of the office. Gift certificates to consider include:
● Meals at a local, favorite restaurant
● Services at a nice spa
● Movie or concert tickets
● Tickets to a local theatre
● Beverages at a winery or brewery
● Admission to an amusement park, zoo, or other attraction
Don’t hesitate to get creative and make the gift certificate unique to the individual employee. If your IT guy likes race cars, give him tickets to a race or a day of driving high-end vehicles; if your secretary is into the great outdoors, gift an outdoor experience like a guided hike or rafting trip.
Whatever gift you opt to give your employees, remember that showing appreciation for your staff is the main goal; there’s no wrong way to go about it.
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Yet, do you know you could be hurting your career by brushing off recognition? When colleagues give praise and you respond with hemming and hawing, it makes them question your credibility. They think, “Why don’t you believe in yourself?” This awkwardness can limit your professional prospects.
The same is true in your personal life. If you can’t accept a compliment gracefully, it really feels like a rejection to the person who says it. Of course, you probably don’t mean it that way – but that’s the thing about compliments. They’re like gifts to be accepted with thanks and never rejected.
Remember, responses like, “Oh, it was no big deal,” and “Other people helped, too” might feel humble, but can come off as hurtful to people who are trying to support you and recognize your accomplishment. Instead, keep your response short and appreciative.
As country music star Tim McGraw sings in his beloved hit, Humble and Kind:
When the dreams you’re dreamin’ come to you
When the work you put in is realized
Let yourself feel the pride but
Always stay humble and kind
Good advice, y’all!
It takes some practice to learn how to say thanks gracefully. Here are five ways to say it, from simple to suave.
1. “Thank you.”
2. “Thanks. I really appreciate it.”
3. “Your words mean so much to me.”
4. “I’m working on being better at accepting compliments. Thank you.”
5. “I’m so grateful for the recognition. I appreciate that you took the time to share it.”
Even after learning how to say thanks, it can be hard to feel like you deserve it. Some people unconsciously reject praise internally, even after saying, “Thanks!” out loud. If this sounds like you, here are some things to think through.
Switch shoes. Put yourself in their shoes and see how you sound. Overly shy? Rude instead of thankful? Sometimes a switch in perspective allows you to feel more thankful.
Accept and share. If it makes you feel more comfortable, accept their thanks graciously, then return the appreciation. Acknowledge their own role in the victory by saying something like, “Thanks so much. I’m honored, and I appreciate how hard you worked on this, too.”
Assume sincerity. Stop thinking that someone is just on autopilot because they praise people all the time. Frequency of recognition doesn’t equal insincerity – it just means you deserve a lot of praise. Sure, it’s a monthly employee appreciation award, but that doesn’t make it less valuable. They chose you as the winner.
When you’re able to accept praise gracefully, on a regular basis, it often feels like an emotional weight is lifted. You no longer have the responsibility of deflecting compliments. Other people enjoy praising you and you enjoy it. That’s good news for everyone in your life – at work, at home, in your family and right within your own heart.
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Create Custom Sublimated Aluminum Plaques at PlaqueMakerThese plaques make great military awards, sports plaques, memorials and corporate awards. All wood plaques come with a keyhole slot for mounting on the wall, or you can add an easel to display them on a shelf or desk. Available in a variety of sizes and your choice of silver, gold or white metal, each plaque is sublimated or heat pressed in color with your personalized text and one free logo, photo or clip art. Choose a stainless steel, titanium, copper, brass or bronze upgrade, with a laser-fused or UV-color printed image on the surface of the material. Use our online design tools to create your own look or have our professional graphic designers create a look for you. Once you submit your order, a no obligation quote and free proof is emailed to you within one business day. Typically, your order ships from our warehouse two days after you approve your final design.
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So, what’s the best way to organize and display all those beautiful, Instagram-worthy moments? It starts with narrowing down your options. Style experts suggest picking the very best three to 10 photos to create your custom display. Choose photos with people in them – yourself and your loved ones – and only include one or two landscapes. It’s most important that your display capture the smiles and emotion that evoke the magical memories you make together, rather than endless snapshots of scenery – unless your goal is to create a meditative visual.
1. Clothespin display: Print photos and hang them by clothespins along wire or twine. Fasten one long line of photos along a wall or mantel or hang several in rows within an oversize frame. This is a great way to display many photos from the same trip or selected photos from all your travels.
2. Travel map display: Paint or print a large map and place travel photos on the spots you’ve been. This has the advantage of serving as a “bucket list” of travel desires but has the disadvantage of displaying fewer photos per trip.
3. Souvenir holders: There’s a fun new trend of creating custom photo holders from trip souvenirs like shells, rocks, driftwood, art pieces or pottery. So, wrap wire around a shell you found on the beach, give it a spiral at the top, and you have the perfect way to display a photo from the trip.
4. Huge frames for tiny photos: If you just can’t decide on a small number of photos, go big. Print dozens – even hundreds – of small photos, all lined up neatly together, on oversize paper. Mount it in a huge frame. The contrast looks artsy and eye-catching on the wall.
5. Cork board display: Use a fun-shaped cork board, available online and in craft stores, to pin favorite prints. This has the advantage of maximum flexibility, so you can update the board easily as you have more adventures.
6. Cubes: Cube shapes printed with individual square photos called photo cubes look great with home décor. Take this idea a step further by making a cube-shaped footstool or table with oversize photos from your travels.
7. Shadowboxes: Combine photos with small mementos from your trip and create a shadowbox. These deep display boxes look great on a wall or table and can incorporate all kinds of fun trinkets beyond photos.
8. Personalized tchotchkes: Have photos custom-printed on every-day items such as t-shirts, hats, tote bags, notepads, calendars, coasters, cutting boards, mugs and more, and give them away as gifts to your traveling companions.
9. Metal and canvas prints: Have your favorite shots printed on individual metal plates or canvas. Canvas will transform the image with the look of an original painting while metal plates give the image a modern look. Both are sleek, sophisticated ways to incorporate travel photos into even the most high-end home décor.
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Create Custom Metal Photo Prints at PlaqueMakerDesign metal art prints using your own family pictures, landscapes and digital photos. Printing on metal is simple with our online tools. Available in several sizes, each metal photo print is full color printed on white or silver metal and includes one photo or clipart only (text is not included). Use our online design tools to create your own look or have our professional graphic designers create a look for you. Once you submit your order, a no obligation quote and free proof is emailed to you within one business day. Typically, your order ships from our warehouse two days after you approve your final design.
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Office décor is so important, a survey of 1,000 U.S. workers finds that 97% say they view their workplace’s design as a symbol of whether they’re valued by their employer. What’s a little disheartening, though: Just one in four people say they would be proud to show off their workspace to a friend or family member.
Whether you’re in control of the overall décor in your workplace or not, you can inject style and positivity into your personal space. Here’s how to choose the right décor.
It’s a place of business, so any décor choices should be made with both function and form in mind. If it’s not functional, it’s not appropriate – no matter how stylish it may be. Look for pieces that have some soul, with usability at heart.
Traditional cubicles feel bland in part because of their neutral tones. Instead of settling for institutional grays and whites, add pops of color that make you feel inspired. Some people prefer energetic colors like bold orange or lime green; others prefer soothing greens and blues.
Make a big impact by adding something large to the ceiling or floor, like an eye-catching light fixture or colorful rug. These high and low spaces are often neglected in offices, but they can make a workspace feel more like home.
Office distractions, like by-passers, noise and clutter, seriously reduce productivity. One study finds that every workplace distraction causes a loss of 23 minutes of work time. The solution? Having a focal point. Pleasing artwork, a soothing plant or a Zen garden can boost awareness and allow you to keep working productively.
Nearly half of U.S. workers have zero natural light in their workspace. While that’s unlikely to change anytime soon, you can add cheerful lighting to your office today. Warm-toned lights can combat the cold blue tones of office fluorescent fixtures.
Take a moment to think about the questionable finds in your current space. Does it need storage space? Seating? A place to rest your mug of coffee? These workspace queries can yield creative solutions. Seize the opportunity to add style and show off your passions.
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Create Custom Granite Coasters at PlaqueMakerStone coasters are a sophisticated addition to any office. They also protect your office furniture from spills and stains. Available in several sizes, each granite coaster is laser engraved or color printed with your personalized text and one free logo, photo or clip art. Use our online design tools to create your own look or have our professional graphic designers create a look for you. Once you submit your order, a no obligation quote and free proof is emailed to you within one business day. Typically, your order ships from our warehouse two days after you approve your final design.
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Saying goodbye is easier when you have a focal point for your feelings. Everyone who loved your fur baby can come together, gather around a memorial and share memories. It can be a powerful experience that feels respectful toward your departed pet and allows everyone to grieve.
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● Online Memorial – Web-based memorials have become very popular for remembering pets. They offer a big advantage in terms of geography: If those who loved your pet are spread out across the world, they can go online to participate in the memorial. However, online memorials can feel less solid and permanent than other types of memorials. Depending on where the memorial is posted, it might not last forever.
● Living Memorial – Living memorials usually come in the form of trees, bushes or plants. They can be planted in your pet’s favorite spot or in a location that’s meaningful to the family. This type of memorial comes with some pros and cons. On the positive side, a tree or plant can be a beautiful and natural tribute to your pet. For decades, a family can see a tree’s growth as a sign of renewal. It’s worth considering, though, that any living memorial is vulnerable to the elements. A bad winter or big storm could kill your living memorial, which might be traumatic for loved ones.
● Toy Memorial – A toy memorial is an artistic creation made from your pet’s toys. It’s a quirky idea that keeps things positive that works wonderfully if your pet had a significant number of interesting toys. You’ll also need to find a friend, relative or artist who can make the custom creation.
● Pet Hair Memorial – Another quirky idea: Memorials made from your pet’s hair. You can commission a sweater, scarf, pillow or a small talisman that can be held in the palm of the hand. While this idea isn’t for everyone, some people find it very reassuring to be able to hold a piece of their beloved furry friend. Children who were very attached to their pet might find it calming to stroke their fur and remember them.
● Photo Collage Memorial – A photo collage is a timeless classic. When there’s a memorial photo collage on the wall, even a passing glance can bring a cascade of positive memories. You’ll need a decent sized group of photos and you may want to consider custom framing to ensure they’re well-preserved.
● Engraved Gravestone or Rock – Engraved rocks and headstones are also perennially popular for preserving memories of pets. Whether they’re used at an actual burial site or just appreciated on a mantel, an engraved stone feels solid and respectful.
● Cremation Urn – Urns come in many shapes and sizes, so when you consider this option, think beyond the traditional metal urn shape. Modern pet urns can be made of many materials, like metal, stone and wood, and can be customized with a photo and special wording. One big benefit of a cremation urn is that it offers plenty of flexibility in design. You can come up with something that truly fits your pet and family. It also holds the actual ashes of your pet, which creates special connection for years to come.
Remember your pet forever with a personalized urn in red alder wood. Available in two sizes, each urn features a ceramic tile that is color printed with your personalized text and picture. Use our online design tools to create your own look or have our professional graphic designers create a look for you. Once you submit your order, a no obligation quote and free proof is emailed to you within one business day. Typically, your order ships from our warehouse two days after you approve your final design.
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Although the earliest time-keeping devices are mostly utilitarian – using rocks, sticks, water, candles and the sun – the invention of the clock is associated with stylish design. In fact, early clockmakers ensure an appreciation for their craft by making the entire clockworks viewable from the back of the clock’s cabinet. Seeing the clockworks is part of the fascination.
Clocks use intricate gears and pieces that are naturally eye-catching, and many people find a clock’s tick-tocking to be soothing to the ear. Still, early clocks were expensive to produce and not generally within the budget for most people to have at home.
After the invention of fully mechanical clocks in the Middle Ages, they are quickly scaled up and incorporated into churches and town halls. In towns where church service used to begin at sunrise or when the rooster crowed, the service could now begin at clock time – an exact moment each day when the church bell rings out, all across town.
Two well-known styles, the grandfather clock and the cuckoo clock, popularize time-telling machines for home use during the 1700s and 1800s. Watches and stopwatches become popular during the same period. By the late 1800s, due to advances in manufacturing, personal watches and clocks finally are financially within reach for most people.
The marriage of function and beauty is a big part of the clock’s enduring popularity. For someone who prefers useful gifts, a clock is welcomed with open arms. It’s not just a frivolous bauble that sits on a shelf; it performs a helpful task moment by moment.
For those who have an eye for décor, clocks fit right in. An engraved crystal clock, for example, looks handsome on a desk, dresser or mantel. As it tick-tocks along, it beckons visitors to come closer and read the inscription.
Commemorative clock inscriptions are a tried-and-true way to show respect for someone’s accomplishments. Because of the connection to time, clocks are particularly well-suited for awards that acknowledge years of service or gifts that honor long relationships.
One occasion when a clock might not be welcome: Chinese New Year. In Chinese tradition, clocks and watches bring bad luck when given as gifts because of the similarity of the Chinese phrase “giving the clock” to “attending a funeral.”
● Weddings and Anniversaries
● Marking Important Dates in a Career
● Retirement
● Grandparents’ birthdays
● Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Grandparents’ Day
● Honoring a Teacher
● Lifetime Achievement
● Graduations
● Recognizing Years of Service
● Journalists Who Reply on Deadlines
● Acknowledging members of the Military, a Police Force, the Medical Field and a Fire Department Who Rely on Quickness in Exemplary Performance
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Create Custom Engraved Art Deco Crystal Clocks at PlaqueMakerCelebrate corporate excellence or a couple’s anniversary with a beautiful art deco style clock. Crystal clocks are traditional retirement gifts and also make handsome awards for professionals. Each crystal clock is laser engraved with your personalized text and one free logo, photo or clip art. Use our online design tools to create your own look or have our professional graphic designers create a look for you. Once you submit your order, a no obligation quote and free proof is emailed to you within one business day. Typically, your order ships from our warehouse two days after you approve your final design.
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However, it is important to remember that people who you work with really remember how you treat them, so if there is a chance to celebrate a colleague or team in your office, it is always a good idea to mark the occasion with something special.
If you are looking for ways to celebrate success at work, continue reading to learn about a few great options that are available to you.
One of the best and simplest ways to reward success at work for a colleague or employee is to simply leave handwritten messages on their desk or work area. In this letter, you can praise them for their success, express your gratitude for their involvement in the company, and make it clear that you value their work.
This is a great way to celebrate because it is professional and easy. It also does not distract your colleague or employee if they are having a busy day at work.
Another great way to celebrate the success of a member of your team at work is to get them a personalized gift that they can utilize in the office. One really popular gift option that exists within this category is getting someone in your office a personalized plaque that they can place on their desk or workstation.
This plaque can either be serious – meaning it will have their name and position on the plaque – or can be a bit more of a joke! Of course, the route in which you go on this aspect depends on their position in the company as well as the personal and professional relationship you have with the recipient.
This is a great gift idea because the recipient will always get the chance to look at it when they sit down for work and will smile as they think back to the goal they accomplished as well as think about the person who gave them this special gift.
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Hold an office partyThis is probably the most popular way that offices celebrate personal and company accomplishments. Whether it’s getting a delicious cake for the office or buying lunch for everyone to celebrate an individual or group accomplishment, a party is sure to be appreciated and enjoyed by everyone in the office. Just make sure that there are some guidelines about how long the party should last so that a bit of celebrating does not end up getting in the way of an entire day of work!
As you can see, there are many different great options for people who deserve a bit of celebrating in the office. Now all that’s left for you to do is figure out which option is best for the person in your office who deserves a little extra recognition.
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I founded National Dog Day in 2004 to honor dogs, to give them ‘a day,’ to show our deep appreciation for the historical connection of companionship with one another – for their endearing patience, unquestioning loyalty, for their work protecting our streets, homes and families as Police K-9’s, Military Working Dogs, Guide Dogs and Therapy Dogs.”
– Colleen Paige, celebrity pet & family lifestyle expert,
animal behaviorist, author & founder of National Dog Day
Colleen shares that her own dog, Sailor, was staved and tortured before she adopted her from a shelter at seven months old. “She taught me what unconditional love and trust really meant,” Colleen says. “I want the world to celebrate dogs for their capacity to love and their ability to impact our lives every day in the most miraculous ways.”
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20 Ways to CelebrateColleen’s organization suggests a variety of ways to give each dog his day, and we’ve added a few ourselves:
1. Please consider adopting a dog from your local shelter. Even dog lovers who are not dog owners are encouraged to donate to their local shelter or rescue on National Dog Day.
2. Volunteer at your local shelter and offer to walk a dog or play with a dog, clean cages or anything else they need help with.
3. Have a safety check of your home to make sure it’s safe for your dog and others.
4. Personalize an adorable bone-shaped pet tag for your dog.
5. Donate blankets, food and toys to animal welfare organizations.
6. Write your Congressman and ask that they support the ban of puppy mills.
7. Have a National Dog Day party and invite all your friends and their dogs.
8. Spend the day taking photos of your dog, then frame them in one of PlaqueMaker’s Custom Photo Frames.
9. Assist an ill or elderly neighbor by walking their dog.
10. Have a portrait painted of your dog to “suspend the fleeting magic of dogdom.”
11. Buy your dog a fun new dog toy … or two … or five.
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13. Give your dog some pampering by visiting a doggy play resort.
14. Brush your dog to eliminate excess fur.
15. Give your dog a massage, holistic spa, or water therapy.
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17. Teach your dog a new trick.
18. Buy your dog a brand new collar and leash.
19. Hire a professional pet photographer for a fun photo shoot.
20. Take you and your dog for a day at the beach.
*Sometimes referred to as World Dog Day, International Dog Day and National Dog Appreciation Day
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In Europe in the 12th and 13th century, tabernacle frames change the way people think about framed artwork. Ornate, gothic and gilded, these wooden frames are the jewels of a homeowner’s décor. They hold religious paintings and iconography that are among a family’s most prized possessions.
The earliest American picture frames, known as empire style frames, are simple wood frames that echo the carved wall molding found in colonial architecture. While they are utilitarian, they look stately when perched atop a custom-made bureau, also popular at the time. Frame makers later add carved details to empire frames, like stars, tobacco, corn and wheat.
In the 1950s, colorful new modern art – along with advances in metalworking – reshape the public’s taste for picture frames. Sleek, shining metal frames are all the rage. The Museum of Modern Art sets the trend by hiring artist Robert Kulicke to create welded aluminum frames for their traveling exhibits. Later, Mr. Kulicke sets another framing trend by designing Lucite, or acrylic, photo frames.
By the turn of the century, wood frames regain their place as an American favorite due to fresh interest in reclaimed wood. These days, interior designers buy up old barn-wood and hardwood floors as fast as they’re torn out, repurposing the beautiful old wood into new home décor like frames, fixtures, lighting and artwork.
In fact, one current home decorating trend makes wooden picture frames an art installation unto themselves: frame collages. To make a frame collage, gather numerous frames from simple to ornate, all in complementary colors. Display them on a large open wall, next to and even on top of one another, arranged in an artful way that makes you happy.
Wood frames are a perennial favorite because they lend a sense of solid, timeless presence. Like a tall, handsome tree, a wooden picture frame reminds us of the outdoors, the earth, and our place in the natural world.
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Create Custom Wood Picture Frames at PlaqueMakerPlaqueMaker.com offers wooden picture frames made from red alder and bamboo, which can be customized to create a gift that is uniquely yours. Each wood picture frame is laser engraved or color printed with your personalized text and one free logo, photo or clip art. Use our online design tools to create your own look or have our professional graphic designers create a look for you. Once you submit your order, a no obligation quote and free proof is emailed to you within one business day. Typically, your order ships from our warehouse two days after you approve your final design.
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Of course, following traditional etiquette doesn’t mean you have to go with gifts that are the least bit stuffy and old-fashioned. Feel free to get creative with your bridal party gifts and match them to the personality of your friends and your wedding.
These faux pas will overshadow the heartfelt meaning of the gift.
● If they’re traveling to your wedding, don’t give something that’s tricky to take on an airplane – like wine, jarred food, produce or a pocket knife.
● Don’t give something very fragile, like wine glasses or delicate pottery. Fragile items can shatter and cause heartbreak, which is not in the spirit of a wedding.
● Don’t give something that’s out of character for your friends. If they’re all millennials, they’re unlikely to want fussy dinnerware, for example.
One thing is certain: Decide on bridal party gifts early, before your wedding gets too close and other details become the priority. Arrange for gifts two to three months before your wedding, then tuck them away until the perfect moment.
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Now, let’s cover a few ideas starters for awesome bridal party gifts.As you brainstorm what to choose, think about your party’s members and what kinds of things they’re into. Is it a group of friends who all love craft beer? Does everyone have an appreciation for handcrafted items? Would they prefer something customized or personalized?
It’s also a good idea to consider how they’ll be using the gift. If you’re asking them to wear custom jewelry or cufflinks during the wedding itself, you might need to select something that matches your wedding style. If it’s something for them to enjoy later, you can tailor it more specifically to their tastes. Here are some idea starters to get you thinking:
● Personalized tote bags
● Monogrammed shawls or blankets
● Cosmetics bags stuffed with fun makeup
● Custom picture frames
● Custom metal water bottles
● Satin slippers and/or silk robes
● Chocolates in keepsake boxes
● Personalized flasks or decanters
● Custom jewelry or cufflinks
● Fine soap sets
● Engraved hand mirrors
● Custom-engraved paperweights
● Gift cards for manicures, blowouts or massages
● Custom wood coaster sets
● A personalized experience, such as a spa day or girls weekend
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So, when someone invites us to their home for a dinner party or an overnight visit, it’s a big step outside the tech-speak of our mobile, gadget-driven world. It’s a welcome into their personal world – a place that deserves meaningful tokens of appreciation.
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The Language of ThanksA hostess gift is a way of giving thanks right up front, before the festivities even begin. It’s a symbol of appreciation for everything your hosts do to make it happen: the planning, cleaning, cooking, serving, fostering conversation and maybe even giving you a place to sleep for the night.
Today’s best hostess gifts fall somewhere between glistening crystal dinnerware – a traditional favorite – and a simple floral bouquet from the corner store. In general, a small token of thanks is appropriate for a short visit and a bigger gift fits a longer, multi-day stay.
The worst thing you can do is give something that seems bland and impersonal. Wine and flowers are old standbys, but your hosts have probably received them many times before. Do they even drink wine? Is one of them allergic to flowers?
Even people who ought to know better … don’t. Former President Barack Obama once committed an inadvertent host-gift gaffe by presenting British Prime Minister Gordon Brown with a selection of American movie hits. However, the Prime Minister isn’t a fan of American movies. Oops!
Seek out something unique that connects to one of your host’s favorite hobbies, like BBQing, boating, collecting art, or gardening. You can also offer something that makes their lives easier or adds to the beauty of their home.
On the flip side, never bring something that creates immediate work for the host, like ingredients for a yet-to-be-baked desert or a complicated cocktail. They’ll feel obligated to stop what they’re doing and tackle that task. This is another vote against flowers, which often must be cut and put in a vase at a time when the host is already busy.
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10 Nifty Hostess Gift IdeasNeed some ideas for what to bring the next time you go for a visit? Here are 10 ideas for hostess gifts, from basic to beyond:
1. Gourmet spices or sea salt
2. A personalized coffee mug or water bottle
3. A charming container of honey, olive oil, balsamic vinegar or jam
4. A selection of fine chocolates
5. Party accessories, like a cocktail shaker, bottle opener, coasters, tumblers, or cloth napkins
6. Premium liquor that makes a great addition to a liquor cabinet
7. A customized cutting board honoring the couple or the family
8. A hometown favorite sauce or exotic delicacy If visiting from a distance
9. An assortment of gourmet foods and drinks in a crate or basket
10. An engraved photo frame to commemorate your time spent together
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● add better landscaping
● install a new walkway
● give the whole house a fresh coat of paint
But those are all big, time-consuming projects. What about stylish, smaller-scale touches? Here are some ideas for charming, custom options you can add to your home with minimal effort.
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A Fresh Front DoorIf your front door is old-fashioned, worn or just boring, it’s time to freshen up the entrance to your home. You can either paint and restyle your existing door or replace it entirely.
According to the design experts at HGTV, 2018 and beyond will see renewed interest in bold, bright front doors with sleek glass and wood touches. Statement colors like lime green, turquoise, gold-orange and high-gloss black are right on trend.
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Statement PlantsYou can also add pops of color with brightly-colored planters and plants. Flank your front door with two stately pots or add a couple of window boxes that are bursting with blooms.
The key here is to avoid using a smattering of small containers, which can look cluttered and messy. Instead, invest in just one to three large displays that serve as focal points when looking at your home from the street.
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A Bold Porch LightIllumination makes any space feel more welcoming, including your front porch. Right now, the trends are toward large farmstead-style outdoor lighting, retro shapes, Moroccan patterns, lantern styles and quaint brass and copper fixtures.
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An Elegant Door KnockerDoor knockers don’t get as much use as doorbells, yet they add a charming touch to home exteriors. Plus, you can tell your best friends and neighbors to use a secret knock, so you’ll always know when they’re on your front porch.
Bronze and iron knockers are considered classics. Nickel gives a more contemporary feel. For something a little quirky, go with an animal or nature-inspired knocker that matches your home’s design and your personality.
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New Doormat and Patio RugLike a new carpet for your living room, adding a new doormat revitalizes your entryway. Natural-fiber doormats are having a big moment of popularity, especially when paired with a sisal fiber rug in another area nearby – like a patio, porch or sunroom.
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Custom Address PlatesMany homeowners overlook the potential found right within their own house numbers. When everything else is perfectly elegant, a set of standard-issue stick-on house numbers looks totally out of place. Upgrade your exterior by adding a customized address plaque that makes a bold statement about your place in the world.
Make home sweet home so much sweeter with our custom address signs. Add flair to your front door, mailbox, front gate or porch, with a design that matches your exterior and personality. Available in a variety of shapes and sizes, each brass address plaque is laser engraved or full color printed with your personalized text and one free logo, photo or clip art. Use our online design tools to create your own look or have our professional graphic designers create a look for you. Once you submit your order, a no obligation quote and free proof is emailed to you within one business day. Typically, your order ships from our warehouse two days after you approve your final design.
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Effective signage connects with people, builds trust and boosts foot traffic. It also secures a company’s place as an icon in the community. In fact, anyone who lives within five miles of a store will likely glance at its sign 50 to 60 times per month, making it as valuable as 24 full-page newspaper ads in terms of viewership.
…and why a bad sign can literally ruin a business.
1. It’s Your Company’s “Profile Shot” – In today’s social media-savvy culture, everyone has a profile photo – the colorful headshot or avatar that sums up who you are. Without any other information, people use that image as a frame of reference, and they do it instantly. A company’s sign serves exactly the same purpose. With about one to five seconds to capture someone’s attention, it builds an instant connection with potential customers, so they can make that quick decision to go inside. Few of us would dare use an unflattering profile photo, yet businesses leave damaged and worn signs outside their doors for years. Bad signs make a bad impression on potential customers, who think, “If they don’t care about their sign, why would they care about me?”
2. It’s Bad Business, If It’s a Bad Sign – Having a bad or absent sign doesn’t just put people off. It hurts your bottom line. A study by FedEx finds 50% of people avoid businesses that have poor signage and 60% simply won’t go into a place without an exterior sign. That’s a huge amount of lost business. On the flip side, adding a bright, colorful sign can drive foot traffic straight into the store. One study finds 60% of businesses that improve their signage see a positive impact on sales, including a 10% increase in transactions.
3. It’s Your Silent Salesperson – A great sign is like a cheerful salesperson who stands outside 24 hours a day and seven days a week, welcoming people into your business. Even in the middle of the night, a well-lit sign can remind people of your brand. In fact, research shows people like outdoor signs even more than they like salespeople, because signs offer quick information about the business without an extended discussion: name, hours, website, products.
4. It Shows You’re Trustworthy and Professional – Signs build credibility and trust. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, signs are the primary link between a business and its in-store customers, so a missing sign leaves people feeling that something is lacking. When a business doesn’t invest in a good sign, people wonder whether the owners are invested in the company and community – whether it’s truly a professional operation.
5. It Builds Word-of-Mouth Referrals – Happy customers will want to refer you to other people. But that’s hard to do without a visual guidepost. A great sign helps people say, “Look for the creative sign in the window,” not “Um, it’s somewhere on Walnut Street, maybe past the Starbucks.” When people are using other businesses as waypoints, you know there’s something wrong with your own business signage. Signs are crucial for building valuable word-of-mouth and social media referrals. If you want these potential visitors to go directly to your business, you must have a sign that’s bold, memorable and easy to describe to eager new customers.
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Create Custom LED Edge Lit Signs at PlaqueMakerWhether you need a sign for your business or want a fun, unique gift, look no further than our light-up acrylic signs. Available in custom shapes, each LED edge lit sign is laser engraved in frosted white with your personalized text and one free logo, photo or clip art and is illuminated with an LED strip of colored lights in white, blue, green or red. Use our online design tools to create your own look or have our professional graphic designers create a look for you. Once you submit your order, a no obligation quote and free proof is emailed to you within one business day. Typically, your order ships from our warehouse two days after you approve your final design.
","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_timg_img_alt":"Store Front and window with business name thumbnail","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_subheading":"","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_pinned_to":"","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_post_category":"103","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_post_tags":"DesignTips, Decorate, Corporate, LEDAcrylicSigns","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_hdr_image_alt":"Store Front and window with business name","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_header_image":"1034213","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_thumbnail_img":"1034212","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_pub_date":"8/24/2021 8:00:00 am"}},{"name":"Why Your Company Needs a Peer-to-Peer Recognition Program","urlPath":"blog/why-your-company-needs-a-peer-to-peer-recognition-program","url":"why-your-company-needs-a-peer-to-peer-recognition-program","template":"default","addition_to_head":"","page_title":"Your Company Needs Peer-to-Peer Recognition Program | PlaqueMaker","page_header":"Why Your Company Needs a Peer-to-Peer Recognition Program","meta_description":"Camaraderie is crucial for a productive work environment. Here are some fun ways to help your coworkers feel recognized, motivated, and inspired.","meta_keywords":"Corporate, Employees, Celebration, Office","customrecorddata":"133","type":1,"pageTypeName":"ext-blog-post","customrecordscriptid":"CUSTOMRECORD_SC_BLOG_PAGE_TYPE_POST","cmscreatable":true,"fields":{"custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_author":"1","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_excerpt":"","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_content":"Being recognized at work is important, no matter how humble you are. It shows that the company values your individual contribution to the group dynamic. It makes you feel special, and probably a lot more motivated, too.
That’s why peer-to-peer recognition programs are so popular. They allow busy coworkers to screech to a halt for a moment, single someone out and honor them. That’s great for the honoree and terrific for the overall vibe of the company.
Research by workforce productivity company workhuman finds negative moods at work could be reshaped by positive recognition programs. In the study, 78% of people feel significantly more motivated by being recognized at work.
Another study by the University of Pennsylvania shows that after a company CEO thanks employees personally, they make 50% more fundraising calls the following week. That’s right – a 50% increase in productivity from a simple “thank you.”
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Showing Coworkers You’re Proud of ThemWhen a more formal type of recognition is in order, consider these ideas for fun peer-to-peer recognition programs that highlight the victories of hardworking employees.
1. Public Post-Its – Establish a wall where everyone is encouraged to place post-it notes celebrating others’ successes. Notes can be as simple as, “$5,000 sale by Sherry!” or can have more detail about someone’s appreciation for an act of kindness. Ensure that company managers – up to and including the CEO – take part in sharing public post-its.
2. The Virtual Victor – Create a digital award that’s given at end of the week or month, depending on who reaches a goal: upsells, donations, customer thank-yous. You can either encourage individual nominations or trigger an automatic notification, depending on your business. The key is to avoid over-doing these virtual awards, because research shows that having too many waters down their meaning.
3. Points for Prizes – Establish a way to win points for accomplishing day-to-day goals and big successes. At the end of the week or month, each person can use their points to buy prizes – anything from silly gag gifts to valuable gift cards and cash bonuses. You can even put employees in charge of allotting a pool of points to other employees for great work, which gives an added morale boost.
4. Traveling Trophy – The trophy travels from person to person to acknowledge success. Order a customized trophy or select an oddball object from around the office to serve as a trophy – what’s most important is that it’s meaningful and unique to your company. As people accomplish big things, pass the trophy along to someone new and make that person’s day.
As our world becomes increasingly tech-fueled, many people are finding refuge at home in an environment filled with natural and organic materials. There’s something refreshing about stepping inside your front door and leaving the modern world behind for the soothing textures of the earth.
Style experts are seeing a major trend toward natural materials in décor, fixtures and furniture over the past few years, with earthy desires taking firm hold in worldwide decorating and interior design. Going natural is more than just a trend; it’s a lifestyle choice that establishes the tone of your home.
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A Natural EvolutionFilling your home with natural, organic elements starts by eliminating things that contrast with the earthy vibe. Plastic, for example, may clash with the natural concept you’re trying to create. Take a walk around your home and evaluate what doesn’t fit. Donate or recycle these items, in the spirit of preserving the earth.
Next, rework the color scheme to ensure it’s 100% natural and gives a soothing feeling from ceiling to floor. While the walls and overall backdrop should be calm in hue, your décor touches can go beyond basic earth tones as long as all colors feel natural, such as terra cotta, sky blue, grass green, sunflower yellow.
Add large elements that complement natural design. Here are a few examples:
● Natural stonework on fireplaces, backsplashes and floors
● Stone slab countertops in the kitchen and bathrooms
● A mantel handcrafted from live-edge wood
● A section of an actual tree used as an end table
● Oversize plants that almost reach the ceiling
● Natural-fiber textured wallpaper, rugs and curtains
● Tall, sculptural lamps made from driftwood
Avoid making the mistake of thinking “natural” means “dirt-colored.” Keeping all your interior design choices in one tone of brown could result in a bland, one-dimensional look. What’s most effective is a blend of wood, stone and other natural textures that offer variety, rather than looking matchy-matchy. Use a spectrum of tones from the lightest slate gray to rich, warm cherry woods. Plants add cheerful pops of bright green.
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Earth-First ThinkingAs your home evolves with organic style, take care to evaluate each new design element that comes through the doors day by day. Ask yourself: Is it natural? Is it soothing? Does it help me feel connected to the earth?
Home design expert Amber Snider recommends thinking of your home as a Zen sanctuary or nature preserve, where certain objects are sacred enough for the space that lets you get back to your roots. “It isn’t just about preserving our natural landscape, but also our human spirit,” she says. “There is a marked shift in the cultural climate, which places higher value on a more earth-based understanding of the world, and in our new technological age we’re finally coming to terms with our predecessors’ negative impact on the environment.”
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Create Customized Cherry Wood Plaques at PlaqueMakerOur beautiful solid cherry wood plaques are a focal point for natural, stylish home décor. Available in a variety of sizes, each cherry wood plaque is laser engraved with your personalized text and one free logo, photo or clip art. Use our online design tools to create your own look or have our professional graphic designers create a look for you. Once you submit your order, a no obligation quote and free proof is emailed to you within one business day. Typically, your order ships from our warehouse two days after you approve your final design.
","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_timg_img_alt":"Bright room filled with plants and natural sunlight thumbnail","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_subheading":"","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_pinned_to":"","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_post_category":"103","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_post_tags":"DesignTips, Decorate, SolidCherryPlaque","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_hdr_image_alt":"Bright room filled with plants and natural sunlight","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_header_image":"1034352","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_thumbnail_img":"1034353","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_pub_date":"8/26/2021 8:00:00 am"}},{"name":"What a Simple Thank You Can Do for Your Company","urlPath":"blog/what-a-simple-thank-you-can-do-for-your-company","url":"what-a-simple-thank-you-can-do-for-your-company","template":"default","addition_to_head":"","page_title":"What a Simple Thank You Can Do for Your Company | PlaqueMaker","page_header":"What a Simple Thank You Can Do for Your Company","meta_description":"Thank you. It says you took the time to consider who adds to your happiness and that you placed a high value on their contributions. It shows you care.","meta_keywords":"Corporate, Employees, Recognition, Gifts","customrecorddata":"135","type":1,"pageTypeName":"ext-blog-post","customrecordscriptid":"CUSTOMRECORD_SC_BLOG_PAGE_TYPE_POST","cmscreatable":true,"fields":{"custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_author":"1","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_excerpt":"","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_content":"Thank you. Expressing gratitude to someone goes beyond simple appreciation. It also says you take the time to consider who adds to your happiness and that you place a high value on their contributions. It shows you care.
One recent study finds people who consistently give a sincere “thank you” to others in the workplace receive 50% more help from them in the future. The same researchers also note when the director of a company thanks their sales staff personally, the salespeople make 50% more sales calls in the following week.
Lawyer John Kralik wrote a book about sending daily, heartfelt thank you notes for a full year. At the start of the project, he feels depressed and resentful toward many people in his life. After writing 365 thank you’s, he discovers he not only feels more appreciative toward friends, family and clients, they feel the same for him in return. He credits the project for reshaping his outlook and his relationships.
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Genuine Words of ThanksMr. Kralik’s experience shows the huge effect of being appreciative – a result that scientists attribute to important receptors in your brain. Hearing genuine words of thanks from other people causes a burst of happiness-inducing chemicals like dopamine and serotonin.
Do you catch the word “genuine” in there? That’s because authenticity is a key part of appreciation. Psychologists say when a thank you is perceived as inauthentic, it actually has the opposite effect and creates psychological distance. When someone says, “Thanks a lot” sarcastically, it can put people off.
Sometimes a simple “thank you” doesn’t feel like enough for a special person. Maybe you’re grateful for an act of bravery, a charitable donation or an employee’s decades of service. For these times, show your appreciation with something greater – things like thank you cards, gift baskets, wine, flowers, plants, gift cards, employee bonuses, or thank you plaques.
Objects of gratitude add a note of fanfare that takes a genuine thank you to a higher level. This is particularly important in times of celebration, like a public ceremony or retirement party. You can award a thank you plaque on stage, before an appreciative audience.
Does someone in your life deserve a big thank you? Here’s a quick list of ideas:
● Beloved teachers and instructors
● Business mentors
● Employees and bosses
● Parents, grandparents and guardians
● Foster and adoptive parents
● Law enforcement officers and EMTs
● Charitable donors
● Young philanthropists
● Community heroes
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Create Easy Design Thank You Plaques at PlaqueMakerWe have everything you need to say thanks, including thank you plaques, employee of the month plaques and recognition awards. Each pre-designed thank you plaque allows you to personalize your thank you by choosing from different materials and adding custom information to make them your own. Once you submit your order, a no obligation quote and free proof is emailed to you within one business day. Typically, your order ships from our warehouse two days after you approve your final design.
","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_timg_img_alt":"Gift with a Thank You Card in it thumbnail","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_subheading":"","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_pinned_to":"","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_post_category":"105","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_post_tags":"Corporate, Employees, Recognition, Gifts","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_hdr_image_alt":"Gift with a Thank You Card in it","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_header_image":"1034465","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_thumbnail_img":"1034466","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_pub_date":"8/27/2021 8:00:00 am"}},{"name":"Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Bring Success to Order!","urlPath":"blog/hear-ye-hear-ye-bring-success-to-order","url":"hear-ye-hear-ye-bring-success-to-order","template":"default","addition_to_head":"","page_title":"Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Bring Success to Order! | PlaqueMaker","page_header":"Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Bring Success to Order!","meta_description":"The gavel holds a sense of respect. Whether used during formal proceedings or for ceremonial reasons, the gavel commands attention and denotes authority.","meta_keywords":"Recognition, Office, Education","customrecorddata":"136","type":1,"pageTypeName":"ext-blog-post","customrecordscriptid":"CUSTOMRECORD_SC_BLOG_PAGE_TYPE_POST","cmscreatable":true,"fields":{"custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_author":"1","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_excerpt":"","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_content":"When a judge bangs the gavel, that’s it. The final word on a case is spoken and court is adjourned. It is the gavel that is the ultimate symbol of authority in the complex hierarchy of a courtroom.
Reaching beyond legalese, the gavel holds the same sense of respect for those in law enforcement, civil service, education, real estate and auctioneering. Whether used during formal proceedings or displayed for ceremonial reasons, the gavel commands attention and denotes authority, for all who witness its use.
When you stop to think about it, the idea of the gavel is spun into the DNA of the English language through many common sayings:
● Passing the gavel = transferring power to someone new
● Pounding the gavel = getting everyone’s attention
● Banging the gavel = ruling in someone’s favor
● Lifting the gavel = re-opening a discussion about something
● Putting the gavel down/Laying down the gavel = ending an argument without judgment
● Golden gavel = the highest honor someone can receive
The U.S. government has used gavels since its founding, following a gavel tradition from the British empire in the 1600s. Early U.S. Senate gavels are made of wood or ivory. The Ivory Gavel, used by the first U.S. Vice President John Adams, sat on a desk in the Senate for decades until it broke into shards and had to be reconstructed.
Although some people believe gavels are modeled after the mythical Hammer of Thor, historians disagree. Early legal gavels are small cylinders without gavel heads, while Noah’s biblical gavel, described as more of a flathead hammer, give them pause.
The modern gavel shape is believed to represent an object that can both physically hammer things – like grains and metal – and symbolically “hammer things out” through peaceful discussion. The heaviness of the gavel-head shows the weight of the issue; the silence after the pounding ends confirms the end of the discussion. In this way, the gavel represents both power and civility. Someone with a gavel is expected to wield their power carefully, under the watchful eye of the public.
Author and social commentator Fran Lebowitz has been awarded several gavels over the years as symbols of respect for her work. She appreciates the depth of their meaning, but also has a sense of humor about them. She says, “If people had gavels, there would be no wars. If every person in the world had a gavel and could bang it and get everyone’s attention right away and make their displeasure known, I believe the level of actual violence in the world would just disappear to practically nothing. I so often have presided over charity auctions in New York that many years ago Sotheby’s sent me my own gavel … It hangs in my library. I feel that everyone has occasion to use a gavel at various times every day, they just don’t think of it.”
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Create Personalized Gavel Plaques at PlaqueMakerHonor a lawyer, realtor, graduate or other professional who’s celebrating a recent accomplishment with a custom gavel plaque. Available in several sizes, each plaque includes a solid walnut gavel and is custom engraved with your text and one free logo, photo or clip art. Use our online design tools to create your own look or have our professional graphic designers create a look for you. Once you submit your order, a no obligation quote and free proof is emailed to you within one business day. Typically, your order ships from our warehouse two days after you approve your final design.
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That’s why it’s not only important to celebrate the invention – honoring the people behind the big idea recognizes their impact. Presenting an inventor with a personalized patent plaque shows we value their unique contribution to the company, the world and the future.
Although it is a standard official document, a patent represents so much more. Inventors dream of designing something patent-worthy. It’s an acknowledgment of a truly one-of-a-kind idea and the exclusive rights to it. A patent says, “You succeeded in creating something entirely new.”
Before patents, inventors find it difficult to lay claim to an original idea or defend it from theft. The first patents trace all the way back to ancient Greece, when the city government of Sybaris announces an award for any citizen who contributes to “new refinement in luxury.” Greek inventors scramble to devise unusual gadgets to impress the wealthy upper class and garner the prize.
Today, the U.S. Government awards most patents in the fields of science and technology. All 10 of 2021’s top recipients of the most patents are based in tech: IBM, Samsung, LG, Cannon, Intel, Raytheon, Huawei, Microsoft, TSMC, and Sony.
Still, not all patents go to giant tech enterprises. They are awarded to inventors big and small, across hundreds of industries. In the U.S. alone, more than 288,000 patents are awarded each year.
Many people don’t realize that achieving a patent comes with no fanfare. Applicants follow a complex documentation and submission process and the government notifies them by letter weeks later. For the inventor, it can feel like a bit of a letdown. Does anyone even care?
By presenting a personalized patent plaque to an inventor, you show that you care deeply about their achievement. Besides, it’s a fantastic opportunity to plan a presentation ceremony that honors them and shares the details of their new invention’s development. This helps coworkers, friends and family members fully appreciate the sacrifices and successes of being an inventor.
A patent plaque is a reward very few people receive. It secures someone’s place in history and serves as a visual reminder of victory, every day. It may even be the spark that ignites their next new discovery.
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Create Custom Patent Award Plaques at PlaqueMakerOur patent plaques feature the front page of a patent and are a thoughtful way to recognize an inventor and their achievement. Available in a variety of sizes and materials, each plaque is custom engraved or color printed with your text and one free logo, photo or clip art. Use our online design tools to create your own look or have our professional graphic designers create a look for you. Once you submit your order, a no obligation quote and free proof is emailed to you within one business day. Typically, your order ships from our warehouse two days after you approve your final design.
","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_timg_img_alt":"Man looking at papers with schematics thumbnail","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_subheading":"","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_pinned_to":"","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_post_category":"1","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_post_tags":"Recognition, PatentPlaque","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_hdr_image_alt":"Man looking at papers with schematics","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_header_image":"1034651","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_thumbnail_img":"1034650","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_pub_date":"8/29/2021 8:00:00 am"}},{"name":"Crunch Time for Labor Day Get-Togethers","urlPath":"blog/crunch-time-for-labor-day-get-togethers","url":"crunch-time-for-labor-day-get-togethers","template":"default","addition_to_head":"","page_title":"Crunch Time for Labor Day Get-Togethers | PlaqueMaker","page_header":"Crunch Time for Labor Day Get-Togethers","meta_description":"Who doesn’t love a party? Labor Day is the 1st Monday in September & you still have time to personalize your Labor Day party with products from PlaqueMaker.","meta_keywords":"Occasions, Gifts, Family","customrecorddata":"138","type":1,"pageTypeName":"ext-blog-post","customrecordscriptid":"CUSTOMRECORD_SC_BLOG_PAGE_TYPE_POST","cmscreatable":true,"fields":{"custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_author":"1","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_excerpt":"","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_content":"Who doesn’t love a party? Labor Day is the first Monday in September and falls on the 6th this year – and you still have time to gather friends and family for this traditional end-of-summer celebration. Not only that, you still have time to personalize your Labor Day get-together with custom products from PlaqueMaker.
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\n\nHave you been invited to a Labor Day bash last-minute, and need a hostess gift? At PlaqueMaker, we offer a wide variety of gifts that are perfect for the end of summer. Check out our custom bamboo cutting boards,\ntumblers, \nand grilling accessories. \nDesign the gift yourself or take advantage of our easy design templates. We’ll email you a free digital proof by the next business day. Most orders ship within 2 business days of approval and payment. Standard shipping is free on orders over $99.00. Since we offer quantity discounts on custom products and gifts, you have the time to create personalized party favors for your guests, too.
Order custom signs quickly and take advantage of our quick ship option. Submit your order form by 10 a.m. EST today and you’ll receive your proof by noon. Approve the proof by 1 p.m. EST and it will ship the same day. You still get to design your sign with one free logo, photo or clip art with no set-up fees and no character limit. And you still have time to make your signs as special as your party.
A memorial provides the next best thing: something to hold that helps you remember precious moments with a treasured person.
Memorials help you turn the experience of grief into a more positive journey toward healing. Mourners often feel their lost loved one wouldn’t want them to dwell on sad or empty feelings.
A memorial can transform a devastating event into an opportunity to honor someone special. In moments of despair, holding a tangible object like a memorial right in your hands can be a source of peace and energy. Feeling its weight is a universally powerful experience, which is why many religions incorporate hand-held ceremonial objects like amulets, talismans, staffs, discs, cameos, boxes and bowls. While holding a memorial object, a mourner may experience vivid memories or even hear echoes of their person’s voice.
Anything that connects to your person makes for an appropriate memorial. Their own beloved treasures – like art, books, china or furniture – may help you feel intimately tied to them. Or it might be something your person once wore, like a watch, cufflinks or jewelry.
In Victorian times, ornate mourning jewelry is very popular because people subscribe to the motto, “memento mori,” which means, “remember you will die.” The saying isn’t intended to be macabre; it is just the opposite. The meaning gives hope to the living that we will all be memorialized forever.
This is the origin of memorial plaques and stones. In addition to other memorial objects, a memorial stone creates a focal point for honoring and remembering a person long after they’re gone. Thus, the popularity of personalized gravesite headstones.
Memorials also come in many other forms. The U.S. Presidential Desk, also known as the Resolute Desk, is a ship-wood table made from the remnants of an Arctic exploration vessel. It has a built-in memorial plaque with a quote about gratitude and resolution. When a presidential invitee runs their fingers across the plaque, it is considered a great honor.
Even the bronze stars of Hollywood’s Walk of Fame and the celebrity handprints of the Chinese Theater are considered large-scale memorials. They give fans a way to reach out and touch a beloved celebrity even now that they’re gone.
A stone memorial can be a smaller object such as a plaque that sits on your desk, dresser or table. Engraved with a special quote, it reminds you of your person every time you see it. Many enjoy having one on a bedside table, where they can awaken to the treasured words of a loved one every morning and feel a spirit of renewal.
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Create Personalized Granite Stone Memorial Plaques at PlaqueMakerOur custom memorial plaques are perfect for honoring a loved one. Available in a variety of sizes and thicknesses, each plaque is made of solid black granite, personalized with laser engraving or full color printing and includes one free logo, photo or clip art. Several mounting options are available, including sign stands to display in a garden or standoffs to mount on a wall. Once you submit your order, a no obligation quote and free proof is emailed to you within one business day. Typically, your order ships from our warehouse two days after you approve your final design.
","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_timg_img_alt":"Two women hugging on a beach thumbnail","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_subheading":"","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_pinned_to":"","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_post_category":"106","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_post_tags":"Memorial, Family","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_hdr_image_alt":"Two women hugging on a beach","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_header_image":"1034687","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_thumbnail_img":"1034686","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_pub_date":"8/31/2021 8:00:00 am"}},{"name":"Deserving of Everlasting Honor","urlPath":"blog/deserving-of-everlasting-honor","url":"deserving-of-everlasting-honor","template":"default","addition_to_head":"","page_title":"Deserving of Everlasting Honor | PlaqueMaker.com","page_header":"Deserving of Everlasting Honor","meta_description":"Organizations use perpetual plaques especially when they want to keep a standing public record of past and present award winners, sponsors, or memorials.","meta_keywords":"Office, Corporate, Employees, Recognition","customrecorddata":"140","type":1,"pageTypeName":"ext-blog-post","customrecordscriptid":"CUSTOMRECORD_SC_BLOG_PAGE_TYPE_POST","cmscreatable":true,"fields":{"custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_author":"1","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_excerpt":"","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_content":"If you ever spot perpetual plaques mounted on an office wall, you’ll notice they create a stunning display. Not only can all the people who see them appreciate the winners, every day -the gallery itself represents the high value that company leadership holds for individual and team achievement.
Organizations use perpetual plaques especially when they want to keep a standing public record of past and present award winners. We’ve seen companies use perpetual plaques in all kinds of innovative ways:
● Customer service superstars
● Employees of the month
● Persons with perfect attendance
● Volunteers of the month
● Martial arts achievers
● Customers of the month
● Teachers, doctors, lawyers or realtors of the year
● Most valuable players
● Outstanding alumni
● Top salespersons of all time
● Life-saving emergency medical technicians or police
● Top donors
● Charity pledge-meisters
● Achievers in safety and product development
● Super inventors
● Protectors of wildlife or the environment
● The courageous and the brave
● Retirees, lifetime achievers and memorial honorees
What makes a perpetual plaque so popular is its unique combination of longevity and adaptability. A perpetual plaque is highly customizable because it contains enough space for multiple nameplates with the option of adding more later on. This creates a long-lasting keepsake that possesses a hint of freshness, since more and more winners can join its ranks as time goes by. If the perpetual plaque also includes a place to display a featured photo, well, what better way to put a face on human achievement?
Photo plaques have a long history in the U.S., starting with early bas relief cameos and brass portraits used to commemorate military victories. Before photography, artists’ renderings are commonly used to honor heroes of all kinds.
As photographic techniques progress, it becomes popular to capture someone in a posed photograph, create an artistic portrait of them or design a colorful photo-illustration using a blend of techniques. The Smithsonian’s Gallery of Presidential Portraits is an example.
Modern perpetual plaques display high-quality photographs that can be changed depending on the current recipient of an award or honor.
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Create Custom Perpetual Plaques at PlaqueMakerOur perpetual plaques make impressive corporate awards that are long-lasting and stylish. Each perpetual plaque is custom heat-pressed in your choice of ink color with your text and one free logo, photo or clip art. It includes top plate and one free plate with the original plaque purchase. Use our online design tools to create your own look or have our professional graphic designers create a look for you. Once you submit your order, a no obligation quote and free proof is emailed to you within one business day. Typically, your order ships from our warehouse two days after you approve your final design.
","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_timg_img_alt":"Business People at Desk thumbnail","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_subheading":"","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_pinned_to":"","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_post_category":"105","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_post_tags":"Office, Corporate, Employees, Recognition","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_hdr_image_alt":"Business People at Desk","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_header_image":"1034706","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_thumbnail_img":"1034707","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_pub_date":"9/1/2021 8:00:00 am"}},{"name":"How to Immortalize the Moment of a Lifetime","urlPath":"blog/how-to-immortalize-the-moment-of-a-lifetime","url":"how-to-immortalize-the-moment-of-a-lifetime","template":"default","addition_to_head":"","page_title":"How to Immortalize the Moment of a Lifetime | PlaqueMaker","page_header":"How to Immortalize the Moment of a Lifetime","meta_description":"When your company makes the newspaper, turn it into a plaque. When it’s on the wall, all your employees & customers can see that they’re part of big success.","meta_keywords":"Recognition, Sublimated Plaques, Celebration","customrecorddata":"141","type":1,"pageTypeName":"ext-blog-post","customrecordscriptid":"CUSTOMRECORD_SC_BLOG_PAGE_TYPE_POST","cmscreatable":true,"fields":{"custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_author":"1","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_excerpt":"","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_content":"Your company achieves a milestone and the media is writing about it. Your child’s team makes sports page news. Your blog just gains an incredible number of followers. These are perfect opportunities to immortalize the moment with a personalized memento.
A person’s celebrity op could feel fleeting after the ubiquitous 15 minutes of fame fades. A victory is really something to celebrate. When you give them a remembrance of it that lasts, like a custom newspaper plaque – you’re helping them keep the high alive. That feeling a school athlete gets after the game-winning goal … then, it’s featured in the local paper? This is something they will treasure for the rest of their life – and your gift will capture it.
Next time your company makes the pages of a publication, save the page and turn it into a plaque. When it’s mounted on the wall of your office lobby, all your employees and customers can see that they’re part of big, big success.
It’s important to bring attention to our victories and milestones. Big accomplishments bring people together, remind them about the value of hard work and make them realize they are the stars of their own lives. A personal memento could convince them they have secured their place in history.
Celebratory plaques aren’t just for front-page news. As you read through magazines, trade publications, journals and company newsletters or scroll through websites, blogs and social media feeds, you’re likely to spot lots of ideas for big-deal celebration. Think of all those restaurants that adorn their walls with rave reviews from local foodies and stories of award-winning cuisine.
You can even design a customized, one-of-a-kind faux front page as a keepsake that highlights one of life’s little pleasures, like the hair salon with a star employee. The real estate company hitting a sales record. The law office achieving top rating. The auto dealership introducing a much-anticipated high-end sports car. The same goes for milestones in your personal life. Your wedding announcement. Your parents’ 40th wedding anniversary. Your child’s graduation from high school or college. Family reunions, church celebrations, retirements. It’s all celebration-worthy, with a little ingenuity.
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Create Custom Newspaper Plaques at PlaqueMakerOur newspaper plaques make great mementos, corporate gifts and stylish décor for home or office. Each newspaper plaque is available in a variety of sizes and materials. Your PDF file or text of your newspaper article is duplicated onto a metal plate. Each order includes your text and one free logo, photo or clip art. Use our online design tools to create your own look or have our professional graphic designers create a look for you. Once you submit your order, a no obligation quote and free proof is emailed to you within one business day. Typically, your order ships from our warehouse two days after you approve your final design.
","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_timg_img_alt":"Woman Reading Newspaper Thumbnail","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_subheading":"","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_pinned_to":"","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_post_category":"1","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_post_tags":"Recognition, SublimatedPlaques, Celebration","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_hdr_image_alt":"Woman Reading Newspaper","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_header_image":"1034854","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_thumbnail_img":"1034853","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_pub_date":"9/2/2021 8:00:00 am"}},{"name":"The Shield – Symbol of Honor","urlPath":"blog/the-shield-symbol-of-honor","url":"the-shield-symbol-of-honor","template":"default","addition_to_head":"","page_title":"The Shield – Symbol of Honor | PlaqueMaker","page_header":"The Shield – Symbol of Honor","meta_description":"Do you know a local hero who should be honored? Police officers, firefighters & military service members are great candidates for shield awards.","meta_keywords":"Recognition, Shield Plaque, First Responders, Police Officer, Firefighter, EMS, Volunteer","customrecorddata":"142","type":1,"pageTypeName":"ext-blog-post","customrecordscriptid":"CUSTOMRECORD_SC_BLOG_PAGE_TYPE_POST","cmscreatable":true,"fields":{"custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_author":"1","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_excerpt":"","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_content":"Do you know a local hero who should be honored with a shield plaque? The shield has long been a symbol of honor that recognizes people who work for the good of others, like police officers, firefighters and other emergency responders, although its appeal extends far beyond these community standouts.
The classic shield award reflects a respect for honor, tradition and community service. The elongated oval or diamond shape is inspired by a knight’s shield, which is designed to be held in front of the body to absorb blows. The long bottom half protects the torso and legs, while cutouts around the top allow a view of the opponent. In ancient fighting traditions, warriors use a sword for offense while defending with a shield. For this reason, the shape of a shield is commonly regarded as a humble and protective symbol.
Some say the shield also echoes the shape of a heart, which can explain the human emotion behind its use as a ceremonial award for people who deserve recognition for their bravery and honor in battle. Plaques and awards in the shape of a shield are commonly given to community stars and those in service professions. While a shield award is perfect for a city police chief, it’s also a budget-friendly way to honor an unsung hero like a tireless volunteer for a local charity. Other idea-starters for presenting shield plaques:
● To honor a war veteran or outstanding member of the armed forces
● To reward a company security officer
● To recognize youth heroes who save animals and the environment
● To commemorate an act of bravery
● To thank a beloved teacher
● To acknowledge a dog trainer, scuba instructor or martial arts sensei
When someone receives a shield plaque, they instantly know it’s a sign of respect from the presenter. It’s also something they can hang on their wall and appreciate as a personal triumph for the rest of their lives.
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Create Custom Shield Plaques at PlaqueMakerOur wood shield plaques are a popular recognition award and they make great corporate gifts, suitable for display in a home, office or public space. Available with a variety of metal plates, each shield plaque is color printed with your personalized text and one free logo, photo or clip art. Use our online design tools to create your own look or have our professional graphic designers create a look for you. Once you submit your order, a no obligation quote and free proof is emailed to you within one business day. Typically, your order ships from our warehouse two days after you approve your final design.
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When your company presents a glass plaque to an employee, it likely signals a special happening: a huge sales achievement, employee of the year recognition, a celebration of exemplary service, a retirement after decades with the company. Businesses use plaques to create memories and boost camaraderie for the team.
In fact, the much-admired tech company Apple, Inc. is known for giving long-time employees beautiful glass plaques with an etched version of the iconic apple-shaped logo. Each 10-year veteran of the company receives one to display proudly at their workstation.
Glass itself conveys elegance, sophistication and quality. Whether at home or at work, people enjoy displaying glass objects on a shelf, table or desktop – an instant keepsake for moments etched into memory.
The sparkling quality of glass plaques comes from the unique way they’re crafted. The beauty of some glass plaques is made with a laser as it strikes the back of the glass, frosting the lettering and images in white. The transparent contrast between the back and front of the glass allows light to bounce in all directions, creating a glimmering effect. Other glass plaques shine with beauty from full color printing. The vivid hues of UV ink add a richness to the natural shine, creating a modern effect.
How can you make the most of this eye-catching elegance when displaying a glass plaque? We find placing it on a flat surface and using a base to hold it upright is the ticket. This way, every side of the glass can have its moment to show off.
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Create Custom Glass Plaques at PlaqueMakerOur glass plaques make great corporate gifts, stylish home décor or perfect mementos for your workspace. Available in a variety of sizes, each glass plaque can be laser engraved or full color printed with your personalized text and one free logo, photo or clip art. Use our online design tools to create your own look or have our professional graphic designers create a look for you. Once you submit your order, a no obligation quote and free proof is emailed to you within one business day. Typically, your order ships from our warehouse two days after you approve your final design.
","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_timg_img_alt":"Three Glass Plaques on Table in front of Window Thumbnail","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_subheading":"","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_pinned_to":"","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_post_category":"105","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_post_tags":"Celebration, Retirement, Employees, Recognition, Corporate","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_hdr_image_alt":"Three Glass Plaques on Table in front of Window","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_header_image":"1035149","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_thumbnail_img":"1035148","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_pub_date":"9/4/2021 8:00:00 am"}},{"name":"Tiny Billboards for Your Staff","urlPath":"blog/tiny-billboards-for-your-staff","url":"tiny-billboards-for-your-staff","template":"default","addition_to_head":"","page_title":"Tiny Billboards for Your Staff | PlaqueMaker","page_header":"Tiny Billboards for Your Staff","meta_description":"Name tags are an opportunity to connect with customers. It a little billboard that follows each employee, providing information & promoting your brand.","meta_keywords":"Aluminum Name Tags, Corporate, Employees, Small Business, Name Tags","customrecorddata":"144","type":1,"pageTypeName":"ext-blog-post","customrecordscriptid":"CUSTOMRECORD_SC_BLOG_PAGE_TYPE_POST","cmscreatable":true,"fields":{"custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_author":"1","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_excerpt":"","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_content":"If not, you’re missing an excellent opportunity to connect with customers and project a high level of professionalism. A custom name tag is like a little billboard that rides around with each employee, providing information and promoting your brand.
In fact, name tags are one of the least expensive ways to boost your overall brand identity. Plus, you can help every employee shine with a personalized name tag.
A name tag tells your customers so much more than an employee’s name. It can share basic information like your company name, plus eye-catching details that peak the customer’s interest and get them talking.
Motivational speaker Scott Ginsberg, the self-described World’s Expert on Name Tags, says they communicate attributes and ideas like friendliness, identity, culture and human nature. He calls name tags “a permission slip to say hello to a random stranger” in a world where people are often uncomfortable talking to strangers.
Name tags can share details like:
● Company brand and logo
● Marketing theme or motto
● An employee’s years of service
● Award winning status like Employee of the Month
● 5-star company service rating
● Top ranking on TripAdvisor or Yelp
● Kudos for products and services such as best sellers, earth-friendly status and more
You might be surprised what a conversation starter a name tag can be. Imagine a brand-new customer noticing a motto on an employee’s name tag like, “Home of the Famous $1 Upgrade.” Now they’re curious about the $1 upgrade, which opens an upsell conversation for your employee. Money.
In service professions, name tags show people you welcome them and care about them. From the first moment they interact with one of your employees, they have a name to put with the face. This is crucial at hospitals, medical offices, retirement communities, museums, nonprofit organizations and other people-focused settings.
Name tags also show that you care about maintaining a high level of professionalism and trust at your company. This is important for any field where employees enter customers’ homes or provide personal services: realtors, equipment installers, financial advisers, landscapers, day care workers, pet groomers, massage therapists.
Custom name tags are an excellent way to stand out from your competition and show that your company operates at a higher creative level. This is ideal for professions like graphic design, architecture, jewelry, hair styling, bridal-wear, custom auto shops and public relations.
Custom tags really pay off at events where you’re seen side-by-side with your competitors: community festivals, trade shows and job fairs. When every employee has a bright, personalized name tag, your company looks like a leader in the field.
Ready to order name tags? Ensure you get the most out of your investment:
● Take advantage of online chat. A good name tag company will likely offer this service for those times when you have questions while designing yourself.
● Ask about deals. By ordering at a higher quantity or picking a certain pre-set design, you might be able to get more bang for your buck. Don’t be afraid to ask about discounts and sales.
● Stick with the pros. Make sure the company you order from has plenty of expertise and lots of reviews from happy customers.
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Create Custom Aluminum Name Tags at PlaqueMakerOur aluminum name tags are available in a variety of colors, shapes and sizes, can be customized and personalized to suit your company perfectly and can even be ordered in styles that don’t leave pin holes on employees’ clothing, like magnets, gator clips and bar pins. We sublimate your design on the metal, so we can print your text in any color and include your logo, photo or clip art. Use our online design tools to create your own look or have our professional graphic designers create a look for you. Once you submit your order, a no obligation quote and free proof is emailed to you within one business day. Typically, your order ships from our warehouse two days after you approve your final design.
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Next time you’re near the desk of a world-famous celebrity or successful CEO, look closely for a paperweight. Britain’s royal family has dozens. Robert Guggenheim is a famous desktop paperweight aficionado with a large collection. Bill Clinton, Truman Capote, King Farouk of Egypt, Robin Leach and Eva Peron are all prominent collectors.
Paperweights have timeless popularity because they embody the magic formula of form and function. While perching beautifully on a desktop, they also serve a purpose: organization.
People needed to stay organized long before smartphones and laptops. Some experts say as soon as the world discovers paper (in China, about 100 BC), the need for a paperweight follows – usually in the form of rocks or other naturally-found objects.
Man-made paperweights find widespread popularity at the Vienna Industrial Exposition in 1845. French glassmaker Pietro Bigaglia stuns the world with intriguing glass objects handcrafted with ancient techniques. To this day, French paperweights are some of the most sought-after among collectors.
While paperweights come in all kinds of shapes, sizes and materials, French and Italian glass paperweights are some of the most visually striking. The famous Christie’s auction house produces an entire collecting guide for glass paperweights, including fascinating up-close photos.
Modern collectors often seek out paperweights that are customized and meaningful. Personalized paperweights, crafted from crystal, marble and acrylic, can commemorate an important event or personal mission.
How can paperweights give your productivity a boost? First, think about your workspace. Even the most pared-down desktop inevitably gathers paperwork like bills, tax forms, permission slips, letters and to-do lists. It can feel a bit chaotic.
According to Forbes magazine, the number one chaos-busting secret among successful entrepreneurs is called batching or collecting similar tasks into stacks. After stacking, it’s much easier to address your paperwork efficiently.
Paperweights help you batch your tasks and think about all the work in a clear, organized way. Bills go under one paperweight, tax info goes under another, kids’ school stuff under another. You get the picture. Suddenly, your workspace looks neat and inviting, conducive to getting thing done – and it is.
After everything is batched in stacks, choose one to three of the most important things to address each day. This is what Zen organizational expert Leo Babauta calls your “Big Rocks” – the major accomplishments you’ll make each day and week. Lift a paperweight, address a Big Rock and move on.
Lifestyle expert Lindzi Shanks thinks the organizational tools you use in the office should be playful, fun and inspirational. She uses desktop paperweights not only to keep everything neat, but to bolster and spark creativity. When she sees a paperweight with a motivational quote, she feels inspired to keep working during low energy moments.
Do you have a favorite mood-boosting quote? Which kind of paperweight would bring beauty, organization and motivation to your desktop? What do you think of these ideas?
● A crystal paperweight with your family crest
● A star-shaped paperweight that makes you feel like a star
● A custom faceted paperweight that commemorates a special event
● A prism cube with your personal motto
● A jade circle with your favorite motivational quote
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Create Personalized Paperweights at PlaqueMakerOur custom paperweights make great corporate gifts, stylish home décor or perfect mementos for your desk. Available in a variety of shapes, sizes and materials, each paperweight is custom engraved with your text and one free logo, photo or clip art. Use our online design tools to create your own look or have our professional graphic designers create a look for you. Once you submit your order, a no obligation quote and free proof is emailed to you within one business day. Typically, your order ships from our warehouse two days after you approve your final design.
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● It communicates who you are as a company and what you offer to consumers
● It reinforces your purpose and core message
● It differentiates you from the competition
1. Define What You Stand For – Determine the qualities you want customers to see in your business. Talk about your top-notch products, expertise, friendly customer service and reliability.
2. Be Strategic – You cannot be all things to all people. Pick the path that focuses your efforts on a core consumer base.
3. Develop a Tagline – If you have a motto or slogan, build off of that. If not, write one. Incorporate it into your company logo if it makes sense, all marketing materials and social media posts.
4. Integrate Your Brand into Marketing – Think about all the ways you connect with your customers through a company website, traditional advertising, direct mail, email campaigns, media releases, social media, videos and signage. Everything you do to promote your business should include your logo, tagline and brand identity.
5. Be Consistent – Create a style guide for your brand that documents the type font to use, colors for the logo and key talking points. It will help you and your employees stay on target about your brand with a clear, consistent message to the public.
No matter how large or small your business, establishing a strong company brand creates visibility, conveys company values and fosters trust with your clientele. Plus, you can achieve all of this regardless of your budget. Develop a five-year plan to roll out your brand identity. Invest in marketing materials such as a professionally designed logo and website, letterhead, business cards and signage. As your business takes off, reassess the plan and add collateral that fits your needs like tchotchkes for customers and salespeople. A strong brand will grow your small business into the company you always envisioned.
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Create Full Color Printed Acrylic Signs at PlaqueMakerElegant and sturdy, our indoor/outdoor acrylic signs are available in any size up to 8-feet by 4-feet and custom cut in a variety of shapes. Each order includes one free photo, logo or clip art with unlimited text. Mounting hardware is available. Place your order and receive an email with your free proof and quote in one business day. Once you approve your design, your personalized full color printed sign ships from our warehouse two days later. Quantity discounts are available.
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Well-known funnyman Victor Borge once said, “Laughter is the shortest distance between two people.” There is no hard and fast rule saying you cannot take a tongue-in-cheek approach to award categories. Make them apply to your office quirks or your employees’ personalities. Here are some to give you a head start.
1. The Leader of the Pack – Salute the employee who always gets everyone working together.
2. The Cheer & Sunshine Chairperson – Single out the one person who can bolster your team’s spirits and make any project exciting.
3. The Wizard – To the individual who magically knows how to use every device, gadget and piece of equipment in the office.
4. The Fix-It Phenom – Applaud this person’s ability to keep everything working from printers and copiers to laptops and coffee makers.
5. The Record Keeper – For the team member who remembers everyone’s birthdays, wedding anniversaries and children’s names in addition to project deadlines.
6. The Wellness Guru – Recognize the unofficial staff health nut who works tirelessly to encourage coworkers to eat better, limit caffeine and take the stairs.
7. The Forward Thinker – For the thinker who continuously researches better ways to improve office productivity.
8. The Job Whisperer – Three snaps for the team player who finishes job tasks while helping others.
9. The Cool Under Pressure Coworker – For the guy or gal who can keep calm and carry on when deadlines are looming.
10. The Jigsaw Puzzler – Clap for the person who shuffles the pieces of the office puzzle around and keeps things running smoothly.
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● No personal grooming
● No taking shoes off or undressing
● No making lunch
● No saving food for later
● No excessive decorating
● No online shopping
● No checking dating sites
● No talking too loud or cursing
● No emotional outbursts or talking to yourself
● No sleeping on the job
Right. Well, then.
The inventor of the office cubicle once calls the typical American work office as “the daily scene of unfulfilled intentions and failed effort,” a “wasteland that saps vitality, blocks talent and frustrates accomplishment.” Little does furniture designer Robert Propst ever imagine, back in the 1960’s, that his “cubicle” would still be in use today.
In 1985, Mr. Propst’s Action Office is considered the most successful office design of the last 25 years. In 1998, an estimated 40 million Americans are working in 42 different versions of his Action Office-designed work spaces. His vision for the way office workers could be productive endures:
● Workers need autonomy and independence
● Office space should be flexible to fit any given need
● Workers need to stand as often as they sit
● Offices should encourage “meaningful traffic” among workers
Offices have evolved from noisy places where managers have more space than junior staff, privacy is hard to come by and a productive work ethic is hindered by a myriad of distractions to open, freeform spaces where employees work wherever they want or in a personal work space. Yes, the ubiquitous office cubicle survives. A home away from home, your office cubicle is, well – yours. If you treat your cubicle with respect, you’re likely going to be taken seriously in the workplace.
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Create Custom Engraved and Color Printed Cubicle Office Plates at PlaqueMakerStylize your cubicle wall with a custom nameplate from PlaqueMaker.com. They are crafted from aluminum in a variety of colors, sizes and depths to accommodate wall thickness. Each cubicle plate can be personalized with unlimited text and one picture, clip art or logo. Use our unique online design tools to design it yourself, or you can upload your artwork and our graphic design specialists will design it for you.
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Picture frames can hold so much more than pictures. Try framing a china plate, a texturized board such as cork or preserving an antique handkerchief. Pressed flowers, a page of mechanical illustrations pulled from a book, maps and children’s drawings are also very popular. Of course, photos work beautifully, too.
The frame is often as much a work of art as the photograph or painting inside. Hanging an unusual thrift find or an heirloom frame empty can become a conversation starter. Hanging an entire grouping of empty frames will start your guests talking, for sure.
A single frame style can unify a group of seemingly unrelated pictures and objects. It works the same as printing a series of images in black and white. Customizing different frames with the same paint color or stencil could work. Engraving or color printing favorite quotes on all the frames in a grouping can also bring your wall art together.
It depends on what mood you want to create in the room. Determine the key pieces to focus on and build from there.
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Before You Hammer a NailYou can research wall layouts for photo galleries and find a photo collage program online, but there is no wrong design. Ultimately it comes down to what you like. Here’s how you can feel confident with your décor plan before you start hanging hooks:
1. Gather your frames – Assess what you have and what you might need. If your supply is limited to ones that hold only one size, search for other sizes or different shaped frames that add interest.
2. Decide on style – Do you want a mixture of antique and modern or a collection of uniform frames? Be brave, include broken or damaged pieces with intricate carvings to strike a contrast. In a world of up-cycling, all can be reused.
3. Find your starting point – Locate the center of your space and estimate how expansive you want your design. Will it be a small grouping above a piece of furniture or a continuous display down a hallway?
4. Use a focal point – Select a key piece and build the collage around it.
5. Cut out shapes – Use craft paper to cut out the sizes and shapes of your frames and artwork. Tape them to the wall. Arrange them until you find the layout you like. Tip – leave them up for a few days to see if the design is what you want. Or find a photo collage program online.
6. Branch out – Consider hanging other artwork with your framed pictures such as mirrors, wreaths, textiles or shelves for vases and statues.
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Make It a Reflection of YouOnce you have the layout you want, match up your frames and artwork to your cutouts and start hanging. That blank wall is just a memory because your new picture frame gallery is a personal reflection of you and your interests. Every time you look at it, you may be inspired to take on more creative challenges in your quest for stylist home décor.
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Customize Full Color Metal Photo Prints at PlaqueMakerNeed a focal point for your picture frame gallery wall? Custom print your own photos on white or silver metal for a vivid, full-color look. Include a collage of metal photo prints in your wall gallery. Choose from a variety of sizes, from 4-inch by 4-inch to 10-inch by 10-inch prints. Each order includes one free photo, logo or clip art; text is not included. Color metal photo prints can be adhered to a wall using double-sided tape (included) or you can frame them separately. Place your order and receive an email with your free proof and quote in one business day. Once you approve your design, your personalized metal print ships from our warehouse two days later. All orders are 100% guaranteed with free shipping.
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2. Buy Great Meat, Fish and Veggies – Find a quality butcher shop or market meat department and get to know the head butcher or meat cutter. Ask them to choose a few cuts of meat specifically for barbecue. And here’s the kicker – after you grill the meat, bring your butcher a sample, to show how serious you are about your BBQ. Finding out the butcher’s ordering schedule in case you want to make a special order is also recommended.
3. Get the Right Gear – We’re talking the grill, utensils and accoutrements that are right for you aka the cook, because nothing beats a great cook. When you are looking for new gear, ask yourself how often you entertain and how many people you usually host for a barbecue, then buy a grill that can handle twice as many guests.
4. Practice & Perfect Grilling Technique – Before you invite the entire neighborhood over for burgers, spend a few weeks practicing different recipes and cooking techniques on your grill, noting where the hot spots are, what happens when you open and close the lid while grilling and so on. Once you’re one with the grill, you’re ready to show off your cooking chops, so to speak.
5. Learn How to Light the Grill Right – Gas grills ignite with a button. Lighting a charcoal grill takes a little more finesse. Lighter fluid is usually not recommended, although using a chimney starter is. Stuff the bottom with paper, place it on the grate, fill it with charcoal, then set the paper on fire. In about 20 minutes, the coals are ash gray and ready for the sizzle. Use a fireproof glove or mitt to dump the hot charcoal from the chimney starter onto the grate.
6. Know Temperature Matters – Use the thermometer on the grill or outfit it with one specially made for grilling to keep an eye on heat output. Using a meat thermometer guarantees perfectly cooked meat every time. Keep in mind that the meat’s internal temperature will continue to rise after you take off the grill, so you may want to pull the meat off when it’s about 10 degrees below the target temperature. Once you get the hang of it, you’ll be able to tell meat is done by touch.
7. Let Meat Rest – Once you take properly cooked meat off the grill, it’s absolutely essential that you let it rest, so the juices inside have time to redistribute. Tenting the meat with aluminum foil keeps the meat warm while you wait 20 to 30 minutes’ resting time.
8. Season and Sauce with Restraint – When it comes to adding flavor, a balanced combination of seasonings is key and so is the timing. Use marinade, rub or injection before grilling starts; barbecue sauce is best added during the last few minutes of cooking because it will burn on the fire before it can flavor the food. Serve additional sauce alongside the meat, if desired.
“When you choose to commemorate the anniversary of 9/11, you are playing an important part in memorializing those who were killed, honoring the sacrifices of the first responders, and remembering the spirit of unity that emerged in the aftermath of 9/11,” Joe Daniels, President and CEO of the National September 11 Memorial and Museum in New York City, pictured below.
Never Forget. Nearly three thousand innocent men, women and children lost their lives in the 9/11 attacks on the United States. In December of that year, former President Bush proclaimed September 11 as “Patriot Day,” and in 2009, Congress requested the observance of September 11 as an annually recognized “National Day of Service and Remembrance.” In 2013, President Obama proclaimed September 11 as Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance, when we not only honor the individuals who lost their lives on 9/11 by displaying the United States flag at half-staff, we pay tribute by observing this day with a moment of silence, beginning at 8:46 a.m. EDT, and by participating in community service.
“We can honor those we lost by building a Nation worthy of their memories. Let us also live up to the selfless example of the heroes who gave of themselves in the face of such great evil,” President Obama writes in the proclamation. “As we mark the anniversary of September 11, I invite all Americans to observe a National Day of Service and Remembrance by uniting in the same extraordinary way we came together after the attacks. Like the Americans who chose compassion when confronted with cruelty, we can show our love for one another by devoting our time and talents to those in need.”
Here at PlaqueMaker we are in the business of helping you honor, memorialize, observe and celebrate events or great moments that are important to you. We’ve even established the PlaqueMaker “Pay It Forward” Donation Program to assist nonprofits, companies, small businesses and individuals in making a difference in people’s lives. We can donate or discount our products for your cause, giving back to our communities in the process.
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Personalize Custom Sports Award Trophies at PlaqueMakerWith our wide selection of awesome award trophies, variety of design materials and high-quality production, you’re sure to make a lasting impression. Find that finishing touch for your custom engraved award trophies by browsing our awesome collection of clip art for sensational sports icons and images – every order includes one free logo, photo or clip art with no set-up fees and no character limit.
PlaqueMaker offers quantity discounts on custom products and gifts. We’ll email you a free digital proof by the next business day. Most orders ship within two business days of approval and payment. Standard shipping is free in the contiguous United States.
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● Coffee tastes great – Anyone who drinks coffee loves the taste, otherwise they’d choose another beverage. Coffee tastes great alone or combined with a variety of flavor enhancers, from cream and sugar to honey, milk, vanilla, you name it. As an ingredient, adding coffee enhances the flavor of chocolate in baked recipes and the richness of chili.
● Coffee boosts energy – The ancient concoction contains more than 1,000 natural compounds including the mild stimulant caffeine that contribute to energy and focus, good health and wellbeing.
● Coffee helps people relax – Despite some needing that shot of caffeine to jolt them out of bed, coffee lovers say their morning cup brings them comfort, like wrapping in a warm blanket.
● Coffee could predict a longer life – Research that studied those who regularly drink coffee, both regular and decaf, have a lower risk of “overall death” than nondrinkers, i.e., they are less likely to perish from heart or respiratory disease, stroke, diabetes, infections, specific cancers, injuries or accidents – things that cut life short.
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The Cup of Joe HabitThere are a whole lot of theories on where the term “cup of joe” originates. Military officers think it’s short for “cup of jamoke,” a term first used in a 1931 officer’s manual. World War I soldiers attribute it to “cup of George,” which refers to their instant coffee ration made by the G. Washington Coffee Refining Company. For Navy boys, it’s short for “cup of Josephus Daniels,” the Navy secretary under President Wilson. Josephus is a stickler for stricter moral standards in the Navy, so he bans the use of alcohol on ships. After that, ship stewards increase their coffee purchases as a substitute, and sailors drink their cups of joe instead. Still, “cup of joe” may come from “joe,” just the common guy (who enjoys a social drink). Whatever the theory, we likely have our armed forces to thank for such a creative name for a cup of coffee.
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Personalize Custom Engraved Coffee Mugs at PlaqueMakerGreat for the office, a bed and breakfast, café, eatery or to give as gifts, our round and bistro mugs are available in six colors. Use our easy-to-use online design tools to personalize custom engraving, including one free logo, photo or clip art. Place your order and receive a free proof and quote in one business day. Once you approve your design, your personalized mug ships from our warehouse two days later. Need mugs for more than one location or a group? We offer quantity discounts on custom engraved coffee mugs.
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PlaqueMaker can help!
From customized desk or office nameplates to beautiful awards, we can help you design and personalize a gift to honor that special woman that makes a difference in your business or company.
Choose from a variety of materials including marble, wood, glass and others, then add a name, a special message and one free logo or photo –all online. Need quick service? Let our customer service specialists and graphic designers help customize a special tribute for American Business Women’s Day – you’ll always receive a quote and proof within one business day.
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● they let potential home buyers know you’re a professional
● they help customers identify your employees
● they help support your marketing and branding efforts
● they make durable labels with QR code technology for business assets such as equipment and inventory
● they honor members and volunteers of clubs, non-profit organizations and museums
From business owners, realtors, marketing and creative services teams, medical professionals, retailers and manufacturers, people are using personalized name tags to make it easy for everyone to remember their names.
Personalize Custom Engraved and Color Printed Name Tags at PlaqueMaker
With our wide selection of materials and high-quality production, you’re sure to give a top notch, professional impression. Choose from aluminum, bamboo, brass, bronze, copper, laser metal, leather, plastic, stainless steel or titanium tags and a variety of sizes, shapes, fasteners and mounting options such as magnets. Include one free logo, photo or clip art; create a marketing message with no character limit. Once you submit your order, you receive a quote and proof by email within a business day. Your order will ship from our warehouse two days after you approve your final design. We offer quantity discounts on custom name tags and badges.
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1. Commemorative Keepsakes – Gifts that commemorate your coworker’s years of hard work are always appropriate. Keepsakes like a custom plaque, clock or paperweight engraved with a name, date and personal message are always appreciated.
2. Hobby Love– Do they love to play golf, tennis or another pastime? Consider a gift that shows you listened to their stories at the water cooler.
3. Travel Accessories – The dream for many future retirees is to travel to far away destinations. If your soon-to-be retiree is the adventurous type, give them a personalized leather-bound journal to document their expeditions.
4. Brand New Experiences – Does your colleague want to get started checking things off their bucket list? Find out what’s on their list and give them the experience. Tickets for a hot air balloon ride? Scuba diving classes? It will likely require plenty of research (and discreet questions) and will guarantee a complete surprise.
5. Skill Memento – For an employee who has spent decades in a specific field, things that represent their expertise are special and one-of-a-kind. Gifts like patent plaques, antique medical equipment, a vintage typewriter or the hard hat and tools used on the job.
6. A Laugh and a Smile – Keep the mood light by creating a funny video. Show it at the farewell party. Be sure to present a copy of it to the retiree along with tickets to a local comedy club.
7. Group Thank-yous – Have the entire office contribute to one unique present or a theme-filled basket filled with mementos.
8. Charitable Contributions – For the person who has everything, donate to their favorite charity in their name.
9. Social Get-Togethers – Retirement is a bittersweet event for everyone. While you are happy for the new opportunities coming your coworker’s way, let them know you plan to stay in touch. Give restaurant and movie gift certificates attached to a calendar. Circle a date each month and start planning your get-togethers.
10. Sentimental Memories– Take a group photograph and have fellow employees sign the surrounding matte before you have it framed.
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Personalize Custom Engraved & Color Printed Retirement Gifts at PlaqueMakerFrom art deco crystal engraved clocks and jade circle crystal paperweights to wood photo frames and granite coaster tiles, PlaqueMaker has a large selection of high-quality gift ideas perfect for a retirement present. Our easy-to-use online design tools allow you to create personalized gifts for any occasion and budget. Each order comes with one free logo, photo or clip art with no-setup fees and no character limit. Place your order and receive an email with your free proof and quote in one business day. Once you approve your design, your personalized present ships from our warehouse two days later.
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What’s the occasion? Pen sets make wonderful gifts for almost any occasion, such as a wedding, a promotion, graduation or retirement. Birthdays, a move, anniversaries, the launch of a new company, product or service -a first book publishing? A personalized pen set is appropriate for all these occasions.
Who are you buying for? Are they a ballpoint or fountain pen person? What about color? Do they love classic or modern design? Men generally prefer a weighty pen for their larger hand size. The more solid and secure-feeling the pen, the greater the sense of control. They also prefer smart and classic over too trendy. Slim pens suit a more feminine hand, offering an elegant look in a lighter weight, which is useful if the pen is going to be carried in a small bag. They also prefer sleek and sexy over too clunky.
How old is the someone you are buying for? Some say you’re as old as you feel; however, if you are buying a pen for a youngster, you may consider one with a fun or colorful design. A chunkier pen may suit someone older, although a lightweight pen is a good match for someone with arthritis.
What does the someone do for a living? Depending on the answer, it could be where they’d use a pen most. Ideally, the pen should match their job and working environment. For instance, showing your colleagues you mean business and pay attention to the finer details can be important in a traditional corporate environment, so you’d want a pen that reflects this. Some jobs require official documents to be signed while others, like teachers and students, write for long periods. Designers and artists tend to value a cutting-edge look for a writing instrument, while those who travel a lot for work may prefer a pocket-sized pen, and a ballpoint that won’t leak.
What is the someone’s sense of style? Is it flamboyant, reserved, bohemian, fashion conscious, gadget-obsessed? Add color or artwork to match a pen to someone’s style. Engraving the pen adds the personal touch, making a truly special gift. Do you want a subtle or bold engraving? On the pen or a pen case? Engraved initials are understated; a full line of text, a quote or similar message may detract from the pen and work beautifully on the pen case.
What is your budget? Personalized custom engraved pen sets are right for moderate budgets.
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Personalize Custom Engraved Pen Sets and at PlaqueMakerOur personalized ink pen and holding case set is customized with laser engraving. Choose from bamboo or maple wood and create your own design with a logo, artwork, clipart selection and messaging text. This classy pen set case includes both pen and case. Makes a great corporate gift or personalize them for friends and family. Engrave the case or the pen, or upgrade to engrave both. Vivid, UV-resistant full color printing upgrade is also available. Your order includes one free logo, photo or clip art with no set-up fees and no character limit. We also offer quantity discounts on custom products and gifts.
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With the popularity of the Do-It-Yourself movement, people are stenciling almost anything from flea market finds to bland walls, transforming their home décor and interior design in the process. A pattern, letters or a message is cut into a thin sheet of material. You secure it to a surface, transfer the design by applying ink or paint through the holes and remove the stencil. What’s left is a design element or splash of color that enlivens almost anything. Easy to use, stencils are great for decorating:
● Floors, walls, ceilings
● Glass or mirrors
● Furniture (cabinets, headboards, trunks, chairs)
● Fabric (clothing, curtains, pillows, towels, rugs)
● Tile (kitchen backsplashes, bathroom shower accents)
● Concrete (accent border around patio)
● Decking (border or family name)
Quilters stencil patterns on their fabric with washable markers. Dressmakers are using stencils to follow when sewing beadwork on clothing. Crafters reproduce original stencil designs on everything from hand-painted t-shirts to appliquéd hats. Homeowners spray paint useful information on storage units. People are using the stencil itself as a unique cut-out-sign wall décor. Design a one-of-a-kind house address sign that will make your home the envy of the neighborhood.
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Personalize Custom Cut Stencil Signs at PlaqueMakerPlaqueMaker’s custom cut stencil signs not only make unique signs, they can be used to create custom stencil artwork, too. Suitable for indoor or outdoor use, they are available in stainless, plastic or titanium (which even withstands salt water), over 15 different shapes and sizes up to 48-inches by 96-inches. Each order comes with one free logo, photo or clip art with no-setup fees and no character limit. Place your order and receive an email with your free proof and quote in one business day. Once you approve your design, your personalized sign ships from our warehouse two days later.
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The Classic Easel – Our easels are made of black plastic and they hold your plaque or award upright when placed on a smooth surface.
The Elegant Standoff – Standoffs are an artistic way of mounting your sign. The base is screwed into the wall and has mounting screws that extend outward. The material slides onto the screw and finally, the cap secures everything in place.
The Bamboo Block – Eco-friendly with a simple design, the bamboo wood holds an award upright when placed on a desk or table.
The Tasteful Pin – Economy acrylic awards include a metal pin for easy display. The pin cap unscrews from the length and is inserted through the mounting hole on the award. The cap is then secured into place and the award will stand on any desk or shelf.
The Deco Stand – With a black color and a sleek look, the deco stand or base melts away to feature your personalized creation.
The Garden Stake – Our custom garden signs are mounted on 10-inch metal rods that make a stake for outdoor use, or you can upgrade to a 20-inch garden stake.
The Light Base – This black plastic base upgrade has an LED light that illuminates an engraved image. Batteries included.
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Even if you are still going out there to work on your car, there’s no reason the garage can’t be a fun, personalized environment to hang out. Housewives and gear-heads alike are polishing epoxy-coated concrete floors and installing quality wood paneling to create a man-cave with sports memorabilia, big screen TVs and classic cars or a she-shed with craft tables, design boards and gardener’s tools. The garage is a new haven for homeowners who realize this additional room can be anything they want.
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Urban Vibe for the OfficeGarages are not the only spaces experiencing a transformation. Offices are decked out with urban industrial décor and design features that align with a company’s forward-thinking interior design style while helping to repurpose old buildings. Exposed pipes, brick interior walls and polished concrete floors fill many corporate workspaces these days.
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Diamond Plate as a Design ElementDiamond plate, a diamond-shaped design stamped into metal to give it industrial strength, is a trendy solution for architectural room features like stairs, catwalks, walkways and ramps. The raised diamond texture pressed into steel, stainless steel or aluminum reduces the risk of slipping, which makes it ideal for firetruck footplates, ambulance interiors, trailer floors and truck beds, not to mention hot rod cars. Highly polished aluminum diamond plate adds a unique decorative touch when crafted into artwork, too.
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Earn Cool Style Points with Diamond Plate Signs at PlaqueMakerIf you or someone you know spends more time in the garage than anywhere else, consider adding personalized artwork from PlaqueMaker. Our Diamond Plate Signs are not only the ideal gift for that gear-head in your life, they fit in with your industrial design, giving office name plates an edgy look. They also make awesome wall art for a teen’s room, a funky addition to a store or a durable distinctive information plaque at a park. With our easy-to-use online design tools, you can personalize with a name, a photo of a favorite car, your company logo, employee’s name – the possibilities are endless. Suitable for use indoors and out, the heavy-duty 20-gauge aluminum metal signs come in three shapes, 14 standard sizes and a custom 48-inch by 36-inch size. Select from a multitude of text colors, full-color printed with UV-resistant ink (guaranteed to last up to two years outdoors).
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Companies that provide a free internet connection for their customers see an increase in foot traffic over those that do not. One reason is that customers are using GPS and social mapping services like Google Maps, Yelp and Foursquare to search for shopping or dining spots on the go. Those offering free WiFi access are selected most often. One in 10 people will leave a location if free internet access is not provided.
Restaurants, cafes and pubs with free WiFi are more likely to attract new patrons. Today’s consumer researches where they want to eat more than ever before. They read reviews and check menus. Seeing that your restaurant has WiFi can bring a customer in for the first time. When dining alone, a person feels less awkward if they can connect online with friends. Fifty-three percent of diners surveyed say they are OK sitting alone if they have access to WiFi. Free access can help passers-by notice you for the first time. They see your WiFi hotspot on their phones and start checking you out. It is a sale you may miss without the service – and the sign.
WiFi is an opportunity to connect with customers on a one-on-one basis. If you control WiFi access, make your website the access homepage. You can accumulate customer data, target ads directly to their devices and solicit feedback from your guests. Ask clients to sign up for notifications of special events or text alerts for sales. You can also raise your search profile by listing your company on mobile apps like Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. Google favors mobile-friendly websites. A higher profile means you score higher in search results.
Do you ever feel like all you do is give your WiFi password out over and over to your house guests? If you are someone who entertains visitors a lot or rents out the house on Airbnb, getting WiFi signs is a sure-fire solution. Create a customized sign for your family home or rental and never worry about it again.
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Create Custom Engraved Free WiFi Signs at PlaqueMakerBusinesses of all sizes are embracing free WiFi for their customers. PlaqueMaker’s custom engraved WiFi signs lets your customers know you’re providing free service with a password. Available in stainless steel or plastic (in a wide array of colors), these signs are suitable for indoor or outdoor use. Choose a square or rectangle shape. We make it simple to design, too. Just select a few options and you’re done. Add your logo for an even more personalized touch. Perfect for restaurants, retail, hotels and other businesses or organizations. Use in a rental or your home for when company comes over!
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● a sign made from double-sided aluminum metal .04-inches thick
● a top plate that measures 18-inches by 24-inches
● a bottom runner that measures 6-inches by 24-inches
● a welded iron frame with black powder coated finish
● spiked legs for easy installation
Each sign features vivid full color printing with UV-ink, guaranteed outdoors for two years. Use our easy online design tools to create a custom realtor sign or our design team will select the best option for you. Include your picture, name, phone number, website address and a custom QR code for the property.
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Remarkable Customer ServiceCustom real estate signs include one free logo, photo or clip art with no set-up fees and no character limit. Once you submit your order, a quote and proof will be emailed to you within one business day. Your order will ship from our warehouse two days after you approve your final design. We offer free shipping within the contiguous United States and to APO/APE addresses. Upgraded shipping options are available.
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Studies show one in three consumers want personalized products – and this number is growing. Research recently conducted by business advisory firm Deloitte reveals:
● 25% of consumers make personalized purchases during the holidays
● 36% of consumers say they are interested in personalized products or services
● 43% of 16 to 24-year-olds
● 46% of 25 to 30-year-olds crave personalized goods and services
● 71% are prepared to pay a premium for personalized products and experiences
Today’s businesses are quickly rising to the challenge, finding ways to allow for individual customization of awards and special presentation materials, even if it means postponing production until the last possible moment. Whether they develop in-house capabilities such as flexible manufacturing and 3D printing or engage in a relationship with a company like PlaqueMaker to take care of it for them, these decisions are helping businesses reduce inventory, increase efficiency and lower costs – all to make their customers and employees happier than ever.
We’re not only taking advantage of the great personalization movement, we prefer it. Studies conducted by the University of Texas and others tell us why:
● To satisfy our desire for control – With a personalized product and custom experience, we perceive it is tailored to us and we’re controlling our engagement with it. Psychology tells us that people who believe they are in control of their lives rather than believing external forces are responsible tend to be healthier physiologically and more successful.
● To reduce information overload – With a personalized product and custom experience, we get exactly what we are looking for rather than a plethora of resources or generic products or too much information to sort through.
● To stay more relevant – Human beings are naturally more engaged with a product, experience or information that appeals to our senses in ways that are important to us.
● To hear the sound of our own name – Brain Research, a peer-reviewed publication, recently conducted a study investigating the unique reaction in the brain that happens when we hear our first name. It triggers greater activity in parts of the brain that stimulate social behavior, long-term memory, auditory processing and vision. It’s also a great motivator.
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Ultimate Personalization & Free Engraving with PlaqueMakerOur custom engraved plaques, awards, signs, name plates and tags, memorials and gifts offer the ultimate in personalization – every order includes one free logo, photo or clip art with no set-up fees and no character limit. Our professionally-trained graphic designers, craftsmen and customer service specialists manage every aspect of your creative project personally, from design to manufacture to delivery. We offer free shipping on orders over $99 within the contiguous United States and to APO/APE addresses with upgraded shipping options available – and we offer quantity discounts on custom products and gifts.
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October 2 is Name Your Car Day, a perfect opportunity to personalize your car or truck!
Al Moore not only named his ’73 Datsun 240Z, he also wanted to dedicate his car to the four people who built it during its 41-year life with a plaque.
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“Now, everyone is pleased and impressed by “The Plaque,” Al says. “It’s an unusual item to see on a custom car, but was the touch I wanted for mine. This plaque is my idea of honoring those who stood by me with their efforts and expertise to create this awesome machine.”
","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_timg_img_alt":"VW Bus in the Mountains Thumbnail","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_subheading":"","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_pinned_to":"","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_post_category":"101","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_post_tags":"CustomerCreations, Occasions","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_hdr_image_alt":"VW Bus in the Mountains","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_header_image":"1037173","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_thumbnail_img":"1037174","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_pub_date":"9/25/2021 8:00:00 am"}},{"name":"Granite & Marble Stand the Test of Time","urlPath":"blog/granite-marble-stand-the-test-of-time","url":"granite-marble-stand-the-test-of-time","template":"default","addition_to_head":"","page_title":"Granite & Marble Stand the Test of Time","page_header":"Granite & Marble Stand the Test of Time","meta_description":"Strength. Elegance. Endurance. Timeless Beauty. PlaqueMaker’s memorial headstones, awards and gifts made from stone evoke all these characteristics.","meta_keywords":"Granite, Marble, Slate","customrecorddata":"165","type":1,"pageTypeName":"ext-blog-post","customrecordscriptid":"CUSTOMRECORD_SC_BLOG_PAGE_TYPE_POST","cmscreatable":true,"fields":{"custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_author":"1","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_excerpt":"","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_content":"Natural stone is quarried all over the Earth. No two pieces are identical due to the unique forces of nature. One of the most attractive qualities of natural stone like granite and marble, variances include differences in color, shading, irregular markings, voids, pitting, veins and fissures.
PlaqueMaker customers can choose products made from granite, a visibly granular, igneous rock available in black, with gray variations. Consisting primarily of quartz, mica and feldspar, granite is one of the hardest stones available and is the best choice when permanence, enduring color and texture, virtually no deterioration and low maintenance are the prime requirements for your project.
PlaqueMaker customers can also choose products made from marble, a metamorphic rock with a distinctive crystalline texture available in black with gray variations. Consisting of the carbonate minerals calcite, dolomite or a combination, marble is a softer stone than granite and can develop a desirable patina over time, due to staining or scratching. It is the best choice for projects that have a natural association with luxury, tradition, elegance and a legacy of success.
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Create Beautiful Granite, Marble, or Slate Memorials, Awards and More at PlaqueMakerCreate personalized headstones, crosses and box urns; paperweights, coasters, name plates and awards made from granite or marble. Visit PlaqueMaker.com, search for the stone of your choosing and find products to custom engrave or full-color print with personalization. Have a question? Chat online, email help@plaquemaker.com or call toll free 866-880-9617 for remarkable customer service.
","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_timg_img_alt":"Rock Wall with different Materials Thumbnail","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_subheading":"","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_pinned_to":"","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_post_category":"1","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_post_tags":"Granite, Marble, Slate","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_hdr_image_alt":"Rock Wall with different Materials","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_header_image":"1037247","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_thumbnail_img":"1037245","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_pub_date":"9/26/2021 8:00:00 am"}},{"name":"Natural Wood Décor","urlPath":"blog/natural-wood-decor","url":"natural-wood-decor","template":"default","addition_to_head":"","page_title":"Natural Wood Décor | PlaqueMaker","page_header":"Natural Wood Décor","meta_description":"An interior designer will tell you that the use of wood & natural light has a beneficial effect on stress reduction, psychological health & well-being.","meta_keywords":"Design Tips, Wood, Decorate","customrecorddata":"166","type":1,"pageTypeName":"ext-blog-post","customrecordscriptid":"CUSTOMRECORD_SC_BLOG_PAGE_TYPE_POST","cmscreatable":true,"fields":{"custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_author":"1","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_excerpt":"","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_content":"Consult an interior designer and they will tell you that the use of wood and natural light in your home has a beneficial effect on stress reduction, psychological health and well-being. Recent studies show home furnishings and décor made from natural wood, as opposed to more industrial or synthetic materials like steel, concrete or plastics, increases positive emotions. Participants commonly describe wood in rooms to be “warm,” “comfortable,” “relaxing,” “natural” and “inviting,” and appear to have a strong belief that the use of wood can help to create healthful environments.
Even small changes to the colors, fabrics and décor elements of your home or office can easily improve your mood and evoke positive feelings. For instance, neutral colors such as brown can feel very grounding, because it is associated in the mind with wood, organics and stability. Other tips for designing a feel-good room include:
● Note how a room makes you feel when you enter.
● Are textures soft in restful areas like a living room and edgier in work areas like an office?
● Note how the color of the room’s accents make you feel.
● Is there enough natural light, fresh air and circulation?
● Keep favorite feelings in mind when designing an interior.
The right color sets the tone and purpose of a room. Generally, light colors feel more open and airy because they reflect light, whereas darker colors feel enclosed and comfy because they absorb light.
● Neutral colors are versatile for many uses
● Warm colors energize and increase appetite
● Cool colors relax the mind and decrease appetite
Blue represents: confidence, openness, and stability. The most popular colors for living rooms is light blue for calming, but avoid darker blues as they can invoke feelings of sadness.
Purple represents: luxury, ambition, creativity, and wealth. This is a very versatile color for almost any room or purpose.
By mimicking the outdoors in your home, you will have a permanent good mood, optimize your health and improve your life. Put the principles of Feng Shui into practice:
● By maximizing the natural light of the earth’s rotation.
● By decluttering the home to remove distractions and improve productivity.
● By placing plants in living areas to improve air quality, relaxation, inspiration and focus.
● By balancing the natural elements of fire, earth, water and metal for more interest and depth.
● By creating and energy flow with no roadblocks for a productive and happy room.
● By place tributes to personal goals and passions in each room that represent what you think about or achieve in those places.
● By adding inspirational design to every object, color and texture in a room as food for positive thought.
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Create Beautiful Natural Wood Plaques, Awards, Signs and Gifts at PlaqueMakerVisit PlaqueMaker.com, search for the wood of your choosing and find products made from natural wood to custom engrave or full-color print with personalization. Have a question? Chat online, email help@plaquemaker.com or call toll free 866-880-9617 for remarkable customer service.
","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_timg_img_alt":"Room with Wood Furniture and Natural Colors Thumbnail","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_subheading":"","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_pinned_to":"","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_post_category":"103","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_post_tags":"DesignTips, Wood, Decorate","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_hdr_image_alt":"Room with Wood Furniture and Natural Colors","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_header_image":"1037348","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_thumbnail_img":"1037347","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_pub_date":"9/27/2021 8:00:00 am"}},{"name":"Display Your Family Crest or Coat of Arms","urlPath":"blog/display-your-family-crest-or-coat-of-arms","url":"display-your-family-crest-or-coat-of-arms","template":"default","addition_to_head":"","page_title":"Display Your Family Crest or Coat of Arms | PlaqueMaker","page_header":"Display Your Family Crest or Coat of Arms","meta_description":"Giving the gift of a family crest or coats of arms engraved on ornaments, picture frames or paperweights to relatives would be a much appreciated memento.","meta_keywords":"Decorate, Gifts, Family","customrecorddata":"167","type":1,"pageTypeName":"ext-blog-post","customrecordscriptid":"CUSTOMRECORD_SC_BLOG_PAGE_TYPE_POST","cmscreatable":true,"fields":{"custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_author":"1","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_excerpt":"","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_content":"Tracing your family tree is not only fun, it can turn up some exciting surprises. What if you have a Duke, Duchess or even a Queen in your lineage – how cool would that be? All your research efforts could also reveal a family crest or coat of arms. Displaying your family crest is a unique way to pay tribute to your heritage or, dare we say, to show off your ancestral roots. Giving the gift of a family crest or coats of arms custom engraved or full-folor printed on ornaments, picture frames or paperweights to relatives at your next reunion would probably be a much appreciated memento, too.
Though they are often confused, a crest and a coat of arms are not the same. According to those versed in heraldry, the art of studying coats of arms and crests, a coat of arms is presented to a person in honor of a significant service or deed they achieve. It is only granted by a ruling monarch. A crest is an element of the coat of arms. It sits at the top of the shield, or heraldic, and symbolizes the reason for the tribute. The original recipient is the only person allowed to wear or display this coat of arms.
The first coat of arms is traced back to the 11th century A.D. and appears on the Bayeux Tapestry, which depicts the Norman Invasion of England. Knights are shown carrying shields with simple crosses painted on them. In the 13th century, coats of arms become hereditary by decree of King Richard I, better known as Richard the Lionhearted. Knights heading off to the Crusades could leave their coat of arms to their heirs.
In Scotland, a member of a clan, or house, can wear, carry or display the crest. At the end of the 16th century, relatives of the armiger, or holder, of the coat of arms begin to wear the crest like a badge. The badge bears the Chief’s crest encircled by a strap and buckle and is inscribed with the clan’s motto. Many people who are not blood relatives of the Clan Chieftain can also wear his crest.
Countries like the United Kingdom and Germany take their coats of arms and crests very seriously. The U.K. established standards and laws to govern who gets issued a coat of arms, what it depicts and who can legitimately wear or display it. Today, many coats of arms and crests are trademarked. Since 1484, the College of Arms has created and maintained the official registers of coats of arms and pedigrees for much of the Commonwealth. If you are a citizen, you can apply to them for your coat of arms. They are a valuable source for those searching for their existing family tree.
If you discover your family’s coat of arms or crest and want to display it, PlaqueMaker has a fantastic selection of quality wood, crystal, metal and acrylic items to personalize with your heraldic standard. Our easy-to-use online design tools allow you to use a digital copy of your family’s crest or coat of arms to create a picture frame, paperweight, coasters, plaque and more that your loved ones will cherish.
Even if you don’t have a true family crest or coats of arms – who’s to say you can’t design one for your family, your golf club, your book club or other organization you belong to? The look of a crest or coat of arms is very attractive and regal, so design it yourself at PlaqueMaker.
","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_timg_img_alt":"Coat of Arms Thumbnail","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_subheading":"","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_pinned_to":"","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_post_category":"1","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_post_tags":"Decorate, Gifts, Family","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_hdr_image_alt":"Coat of Arms","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_header_image":"1037434","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_thumbnail_img":"1037435","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_pub_date":"9/28/2021 8:00:00 am"}},{"name":"Distinctive Metal Plaques & More","urlPath":"blog/distinctive-metal-plaques-more","url":"distinctive-metal-plaques-more","template":"default","addition_to_head":"","page_title":"Distinctive Metal Plaques & More","page_header":"Distinctive Metal Plaques & More","meta_description":"Whether you are looking for engraved award plaques, custom printed signs, or office name plates, using metal material will create a distinctive result.","meta_keywords":"","customrecorddata":"168","type":1,"pageTypeName":"ext-blog-post","customrecordscriptid":"CUSTOMRECORD_SC_BLOG_PAGE_TYPE_POST","cmscreatable":true,"fields":{"custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_author":"1","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_excerpt":"","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_content":"Whether you are looking for engraved award plaques, custom printed signs or personalized office name plates, using metal material will create a distinctive end result.
Beautiful Metals, Creative Design Processes. At PlaqueMaker, you can choose to print a design in full color on silver, gold or white aluminum. Or have a design laser-engraved on black metal with gold or silver engraving and blue marbled metal with gold engraving. Create prints of your favorite photos on metal. It’s up to you – simply visit PlaqueMaker.com and search for the metal of your choosing. Our easy-to-use website will display all available product options for you, in a flash. Choose from:
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Metal Photo Prints● 22-gauge white or silver aluminum sign; .025″ thick
● Full color ink is heat-pressed permanently into the metal
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Bronze● Ideal for memorials, award plaques, desk name plates, address signs, garden markers
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Stainless Steel● Ideal for award plaques, flasks, desk name plates, address signs, garden markers
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Brass● One of our most popular metals
● Ideal for award plaques, desk name plates, address signs, garden markers
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Titanium● Withstands salt water, work great for marine applications
● Ideal for award plaques, desk name plates, address signs, garden markers
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Aluminum● Ideal for award plaques, name plates, color signs
● Appropriate for indoor use only; keep out of direct sunlight
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Copper● Ideal for award plaques, desk name plates, address signs, garden markers
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Laser Metal● Ideal for award plaques, desk name plates, picture frames, name tags
● Available in a blue marbled option
With our easy-to-use interactive design tools, you can personalize our metal products to make them your own. Include one free logo, photo or clip art with no set-up fees and no character limit on messages. We offer quantity discounts on custom products and gifts.
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Adopt a Clutter-Free Work EnvironmentWhile Baby Boomers may appreciate privacy, Millennials enjoy sharing their space and working on the go. They are accustomed to working from anywhere on their laptops, tablets or phones. Today’s employees view a relaxed, open environment with plenty of natural light and green space as conducive to their productivity. Freeform spaces allow workers to move from area to area and change up the rhythm of their day. This type of layout greatly reduces corporate burn-out.
The way we work is changing and companies are taking note. Fabric-covered cubicle walls are giving way to living plant dividers, separating multi-person workstations. The emphasis is on teamwork. Individual offices are becoming smaller, more efficient work areas built for one-on-one interaction. With documents now stored on cloud drives, filing cabinets are replaced by cleaner, mess-free surfaces. Companies are adopting the idea that a clutter-free environment yields a tranquil atmosphere for their employees.
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Let a New PlaqueMaker Sign Point the WayOpen areas still need structure. Directional signs and office name plates continue to help visitors and new employees find their way around. New workplace designs are incorporating a variety of different materials in creating these traditional elements. Aluminum, copper or etched glass add a sleek, industrial look when used for office nameplates and corporate signs. For a warmer interior design with plenty of natural light and greenery, different wood options like oak, cherry and bamboo can be used for nameplates, patent award plaques or coasters. A typical design for technology offices often uses bright colors, open spaces and unique, fun interiors. Plastic Facebook business signs with QR codes fit perfectly with the lively interior.
One of the goals of a functional, efficient office design is that it energizes employee productivity. Whether you like a traditional or contemporary setting, PlaqueMaker has a product that will fit your décor. Our easy-to-use online design tools help you customize the items you want. Each order includes one free logo, photo or clip art with no set-up fees and no character limit. Once your request is submitted, our staff of designers will review it to make sure it is ready for production. A design proof, along with a quote, will be emailed to you within one business day. Your order will ship from our warehouse two days after you approve your final design. PlaqueMaker offers bulk discount ordering to help you stretch your corporate design budget.
","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_timg_img_alt":"Woman in chair in Modern Office Thumbnail","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_subheading":"","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_pinned_to":"","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_post_category":"103","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_post_tags":"DesignTips, Decorate, Desk, Corporate","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_hdr_image_alt":"Woman in chair in Modern Office","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_header_image":"1037479","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_thumbnail_img":"1037480","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_pub_date":"9/30/2021 8:00:00 am"}},{"name":"The Beauty of Glass Objects","urlPath":"blog/the-beauty-of-glass-objects","url":"the-beauty-of-glass-objects","template":"default","addition_to_head":"","page_title":"The Beauty of Glass Objects | PlaqueMaker","page_header":"The Beauty of Glass Objects","meta_description":"Glass can allow light to pass through it, giving it The ability to transform color and sparkle, bringing joy and happiness with just a gaze into its brightness.","meta_keywords":"","customrecorddata":"170","type":1,"pageTypeName":"ext-blog-post","customrecordscriptid":"CUSTOMRECORD_SC_BLOG_PAGE_TYPE_POST","cmscreatable":true,"fields":{"custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_author":"1","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_excerpt":"","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_content":"Since ancient times, the great artisans of Egypt, Assyria and Italy have been inspired by the special properties of glass to create attractive works of art. Glass can allow light to pass through it, giving it the ability to transform color and sparkle, bringing joy and happiness with just a gaze into its brightness.
When you want to recognize someone for their brilliance, a personalized plaque, award or gift made from crystal glass can capture their talents for all to admire. Ideal for celebrating life events, lifetime achievement awards, recognizing special employees, retirees and loved ones in your life or simply for decorating your home, glass or crystal are each a beautiful choice for prestigious trophies, professional plaques and treasured keepsakes.
Glass as a medium offers dazzling complexity – it can be dull or shiny, transparent, translucent or completely opaque; it can evoke the warmth of the sun or the cold of ice. Its surface can be honed smooth, sanded soft, textured rough and blown jagged. The ability of glass to capture and transmit light gives it remarkable color; however, few substances are as transparent or completely colorless as glass, which is why using crystal can set artwork apart from the rest.
Very hard and very fragile at the same time, glass can outlast other materials against age and the elements – if it doesn’t break first. Yet molten glass is active, alive and moving, able to be formed into anything an artist can dream. These characteristics can be seductive and elusive to one who loves glass, which is why glass is such a unique material. Since glass can stand the test of time, objects of personal or historical value made from glass can become symbols of love or aspiration, identity or a memory.
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\n\nDesign it yourself! With our easy-to-use interactive design tools, you can personalize our glass products or glass awards to make them your own. Include one free logo, photo or clip art with no set-up fees and no character limit on messages. We offer quantity discounts on custom products and gifts.
Does your organization feature local businesses in “Best Of” competitions? Does your company recognize sponsors with an award program? Does your non-profit thank volunteers for their service with a “Wall of Fame”?
If your enterprise conducts special award incentives that require bulk ordering and distribution, such as a “Best of” contest with different categories like Best Restaurant, Best Hotel, Best Hospital, Best Lawyer, etc., we can help you personalize the awards and ship them to team members, winning businesses and honored recipients.
Our Customer Service Specialists will help you design a customized plaque template for your award program. Once you approve the template, they will work from your specific winner list, usually an Excel workbook or other document containing information such as:
● Award category
● Recipient names
● Personalized message
● Mailing address for each recipient
We will then provide you with a digital proof of the entire order. We will then provide you with a digital proof of the entire order. Once the proof is approved and paid for, personalization and production begin on your custom order. Each personalized award is shipped by PlaqueMaker to each winner, member, client or recipient individually. Shipping confirmation and tracking information are emailed to the contact person who made the order.
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Service Available on Any PlaqueMaker ItemOrganizations use our Plaque Distribution Program mainly to expedite plaque awards, and the service is available for any item found on PlaqueMaker.com. Our customers can also create easy design personalized award plaques, such as this “Award of” printed metal award plaque that is already designed for you. All you need to do is provide are recipient names, personalized message, photo or logo, and you’re done. Use our reorder form when you’re ready to give out more awards!
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Today, businesses use QR code technology for accessing all sorts of information, from serial numbers and maintenance records on equipment to mapping assets with GPS tracking, from how-to instructions, travel schedules and background history to marketing and advertising – all in the name of streamlining the shopping and customer experience. Why? The name says it all: “QR code” is short for “Quick Response Code,” a technology that allows businesses to respond quickly and nearly without question to all of their customers’ needs.
Because QR codes are now used for a variety of business and marketing efforts, find software that generates codes for inventory-specific data. A general QR reader program will not interpret inventory information accurately. Many of those are geared toward marketing and advertisement information. Select one that gathers asset data, works with your database and billing apps, and exports to spreadsheets or as a PDF document.
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Get Started with Mobile Inventory Management● Select data to track – Decide what info you need from your inventory. Establish this criteria for the initial set-up of the database.
● Generate QR codes – Think about where the tag is going to be placed. It should be clearly visible to employees. If it will be used outdoors, choose a material that does not fade when exposed to UV light.
● Keep information current – Make sure that the information linked to the QR code is up to date. If a product is discontinued, remove the code from the system to avoid confusion.
QR Codes Keep Inventory Running Smoothly. The time it takes to set up your QR code inventory database is well worth the effort. Once established, employees can make quick work of tallying supplies and scheduling shipments. Sales representatives can have instant access to current inventory even while on the road. Your company runs more efficiently and experiences less overstocked items.
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Create QR Code Industrial Asset Tags at PlaqueMakerCreate long-lasting, durable, custom engraved QR code industrial asset tags for your company. Choose from a variety of materials to needs your needs, including stainless steel, titanium, plastic, aluminum, different metals and even leather. The image on the tag is UV-stable and resistant to fading. We offer quantity discounts on custom tags.
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Send an email to help@PlaqueMaker.com or post pictures of your creations to our PlaqueMaker.com Facebook page along with a little background about the project. We’ll share your story on our Blog, where we strive to give our followers an inside look at select creative projects proudly made by our customers, including their inspirations, how-to’s and more – so visit often and feel free to give us your feedback in the comments – we welcome it!
“I was perusing the ‘net hoping to find a means with which to engrave a plaque for Father’s Day. I expected to pay no less than $100, given the items I have had customized in the past … I am still shocked at the service and price! The design is EXACTLY like the proof and my customized plaque for my Dad arrived in under a week, with my sketch etched beautifully! I will be telling everyone about your company and will without question be using your services in the future!”– Dene’ Sarrette via Facebook
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“I have not failed. I have found 10,000 ways that won’t work.”-Thomas Edison, when asked why he kept failing in his attempts to create the light bulb
Workers respond proactively when encouraged to pursue their ideas. Establishing a nurturing atmosphere provides them with the confidence to experiment. A supportive environment not only steels their determination to succeed, it strengthens their commitment to the company’s mission. If they fail, they will always keep trying.
It takes time and money to navigate the U.S. patent process. From vetting a concept to testing its viability, applying for a patent requires commitment and patience. Many companies offer their employees a Patent Incentive Program (PIP), especially in the competitive high-tech industry. When it comes to new product innovation, PIP is a way to incentivize employees, encouraging them to achieve the highest results. In return, companies stay on the cutting edge of advancements in their field by supporting their employee’s efforts.
Securing a patent from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) protects the idea and production process of the inventor. It keeps others from profiting from the concept without the creator’s permission. Inventions must meet numerous requirements before a patent can be issued, which is why you see the term patent pending frequently used in product marketing or production. Once a license is granted, it protects the invention for 14 to 20 years, depending on the type of device.
Receiving a patent is a significant achievement. Show your employee or team just how proud you and the company are by displaying it. Patents include:
● The inventor or company name
● The patent number and title
● The date of issue
● A brief description of the invention
Creating a custom engraved patent plaque from PlaqueMaker, for instance, is a perfect way to display this accomplishment in offices, boardrooms or a home.
“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.”
-Thomas Edison
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The personalization of a custom patent plaque is not affected by the filing process. It is open to interpretation. Choose from perpetual or photo plaques in wood, crystal, acrylic and stainless steel, aluminum patent plates, glass paperweights and trademark plaques. PlaqueMaker customers can include the inventor’s name, ribbon and USPTO seal plus one free logo, photo or clip art with no set-up fees. Also, corporations enjoy quantity discounts on custom products.
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Whether it’s birthdays, anniversaries, graduations or holidays; unforgettable pleasures, remarkable milestones, treasured memories or The Best Day Ever … When you make that special effort to customize a unique memento -so there’s no question who it’s meant for- you’re creating a celebration, a memory … and the ordinary rises to extraordinary!
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“I’ve found an online gem!”With our interactive online design tools, we take the guess work out of personalization. You get to see what your creation will look like, customized with your artwork, wording and specifications, before you even buy it.
“Great quality and service! The plaque I ordered was beautiful. Not only is it a quality piece, but the complete order process was so simple! You order, they send you a mock-up, you approve, they process. It’s that easy! And FAST, too! I definitely have this company bookmarked as a favorite in the event I ever need another plaque. I’ve found an online gem!-Barbara W.
Our expert graphic designers, craftsmen and customer service specialists will help you express your celebration with a variety of easy-to-use options:
● Create your own designs online using our online interactive design tools.
● Personalize orders with specially written messages.
● Choose from metal, plastic, stone, wood, acrylic, glass, crystal and leather materials.
● Browse our clip art gallery and choose from hundreds of images to complement any design.
● Consult our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for assistance or more details about PlaqueMaker.com orders.
● Use the Chat Now feature on the website or call us at 1-866-880-9617 if you need help designing your project.
● Items pages include product ratings and real customer reviews.
● Visit our Blog for design inspiration! Our creative pros give insight into all the ways our design materials can make your project special, so visit often and feel free to give us your feedback in the comments – we welcome it!
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Quick & Easy Custom OrdersAll orders include one free photo, logo or clip art selection with no set-up fees and no character limit on messages. Our free, no-obligation digital proof takes the guess work out of customizing your design, showing you what your item will look like with your details, before you buy it.
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How do you stop this exodus? By recognizing staff members for their contributions and efforts through employee recognition programs. Companies with successful employee recognition programs see a 31% lower turnover rate than businesses that do not make these efforts.
An employee who feels valued by a company takes pride in their work. You see it in the way they interact with management, fellow employees and the clientele. An employee wants to know that their efforts are noticed and appreciated by their peers and boss – and all it takes is for a simple thank you. Product development expands, customer service improves and productivity soars.
No rule says recognition must happen only once a year. Routine employee-of-the-year awards and once-a-year bonuses may be the bedrock of a good employee recognition program, but they can be perceived as being too impersonal. Start focusing on individual contributions at the time they happen. A simple note or verbal thank-you go further than you might think. Spread awards and acknowledgments throughout the year.
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4 Ways to Improve Your Company’s Employee Recognition ProgramWhat does employee recognition gain the company? These programs are not warm and fuzzy gestures designed to placate individuals. They produce a real return on investment. Studies have shown that 69% of employees feel they would work harder if they thought their efforts are appreciated. Everyone wants to believe that his or her job has meaning.
1. Increase the frequency – Spotlight a member of the staff once a quarter with a gift like a personalized picture frame. Start a peer-to-peer recognition program. Forty-one percent of businesses that use this type of acknowledgment see a definite bump in customer satisfaction.
2. Make it personal – If a worker is a vegetarian, don’t give them a gift card to a steakhouse. Gifts explicitly created for them (like a custom wood pen set) show you took the time to learn something about them. This attention to detail improves trust and engagement between the staff and management.
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3. Be specific, not generic – Start recognizing individuals and teams when they do an exceptional job. Let employees know why they are earning praise. If a big project is successful, reward the team’s hard work with matching coffee mugs or keychains. Show them you are proud of their achievement.
4. Make it fun – Have fun with the prize. Show the staff that management can have a sense of humor, too. If the person honored is a stickler for being on time, a customized clock would be a humorous yet much-appreciated gift.
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A Gold Star for EffortIn grade school, a gold star from our teacher meant she knew we do our best. Students would try to get as many as possible to show their parents. We felt proud of our accomplishment. That feeling never goes away. Workers like being recognized for their hard work. Employee recognition programs show that the company appreciates and values them.
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● Associations
● Non-Profit Organizations
● Health Care Companies
● Academic Institutions
● Government Agencies
● Professional Service Organizations
● All Branches of the Military
● Manufacturers
● Financial Institutions
● Utility Companies
● Transportation Companies
● Telecom-Data Corporations
● Hospitality Services
● Sports Organizations
To make our custom plaques your own, choose from our product list, make your own personalization choices or let our designers do it for you. Every order includes one free logo, photo or clip art with no set-up fees, no character limit on messages and great customer service. We email you a free digital proof by the next business day. Most orders will ship from our warehouse two days after you approve your final design.
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Guaranteed ServicePlaqueMaker stands behind our products, offering a 90-day 100% Satisfaction Guarantee – If, for some reason, you are unsatisfied with your item(s), please return it for a full refund (some restrictions apply). We also offer Free Ground Shipping for orders of $99 or more.
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We can donate or discount our products for your cause, giving back to our communities in the process. PlaqueMaker’s Pay It Forward Donation Program helps nonprofits, small businesses and individuals to make a difference in people’s lives. It is a way for us to help our customers spotlight the achievements and sacrifices of unsung heroes.
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If you or your organization want to nominate a person or cause and would like to be considered as recipients of the Pay It Forward Donation Program, please email us at manager@plaquemaker.com and include the following:
● Your contact information
● The story behind your selection
● A list the products selected
● The deadline date when you need them
● Where to ship the products
One of our customer service specialists will contact you with information on how our selection process works.
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Today, award plaques are used for many of the same reasons as those from the past, plus a whole lot more. Rather than the old-style, cast metal plaques of years gone by, today’s plaques are made from thinner metal and other materials that allow for the use of modern techniques for placing personalized messages, artwork and photography onto them. For instance, laser engraving is a common 21st century technology to customize award plaques and trophies.
Another modern notion is that recognition is only one way to make use of a plaque. Here are a few more reasons to personalize a custom engraved plaque:
● Grand openings of businesses
● Personal timelines
● Occupational milestones
● Family memorials
● Sports titles
● Congratulation inventors with a patent
The list is as long as your imagination!
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Personalized, Custom Engraved Award Plaques from PlaqueMakerCreate a statement with a custom engraved plaque that will last forever. PlaqueMaker.com is your one-stop-shop for custom engraved award plaques, trophies, memorials and gifts. We have something for any occasion and every budget – thousands of high-quality plaques and engraved awards to fit your needs, available in a wide variety of materials and sizes to help bring your vision to life. Design it yourself with our easy-to-use online tools. Have questions about your design idea? Email us at help@plaquemaker.com and we will be happy to help.
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● 22 gauge white or silver aluminum sign, .025-inch thick
● Full color ink is heat-pressed permanently into the metal
● Double-sided tape adheres the metal to any clean surface
● Suitable for indoor use only
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Want a larger size or quantity pricing?Email us at help@plaquemaker.com with your request.
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\n\n“I want to start off by thanking you for your contributions to my Eagle Scout Project,” Seth Knoop tells us. “The project had amazing results and I wanted to share with you how your help truly benefitted the project.”
The Historic Lifeboat Station is once known as the Point Reyes Life-Saving Station. It opens in 1890 with a crew of eight and a seasoned keeper to patrol the beaches looking for shipwrecks and surviving crew. Seth and members of his Scout Troop have a special opportunity to stay the night in its barracks before waking the next morning to a gorgeous sunrise, a day of restoration work and reflection.
“It was located on a pier with an astonishing view of the bay. We then woke up early the next morning to hike Point Reyes and take in firsthand the waters our life savers protected … truly an amazing experience firsthand.”
The group also explore the newly refurbished Motor Life Boat CG-36542. Seth says, “The boat is completely authentic; it was used by the Coast Guard and is now stored in the boat house of the Lifeboat Station where it can still get underway for certain events.”
Seth’s renovation project starts with replacing fences, then moves to creating new planter boxes for the memorial sites and sprucing up the area, giving it the presentation it deserves.
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\n\n\n“The crowning jewel and most prestigious moment of my project was replacing the Unknown Lifesaver’s headstone with a new one that honors the lifesaver with a plaque and a Life Saving Service pennant.”
“A big thank you to all those who helped or contributed in any way. Thank you to my Scout Troop 132; the Petaluma, Charleston, and New Haven CPOA Chapters, the Golden Gate CWOA, The Polar Star Chief’s Mess and all my family, especially my father who encouraged me and supported me through this entire project. I could not have done this without your help.”
Seth earns a Coast Guard coin and receives a Chief’s Anchor – and a $200 check- to congratulate him for his work.
“The plaques you made for us were put to good use,” Seth’s father, KC Knoop, Retired U.S. Coast Guard, tells us. “We got a lot done that day from rebuilding fences to replacing that headstone. Thanks so much for your help in the matter.”
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\n\nStainless steel is one of most popular and durable metals. Suitable for indoor or outdoor use, our stainless steel signs are laser-engraved, fusing art and text with our Thermal Bonding Laser Engraving process. Signs can also be custom cut, up to 48-96 inches in size. Design memorials, dedications, donor signs, gifts and more!
PlaqueMaker.com makes designing easy! Besides letting customers design and personalize their own PlaqueMaker items in real time, our Interactive Designer also functions as an easy-to-use order form. Once you click the “Design & View” button, you have all you need to design it yourself and submit your order.
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Easy-To-Use Buttons for Designing & Ordering● Notes – include notes for our designers and customer service with your design
● Help – Stuck or need help with your design? If you have a question, you can give us a call at 866-880-9617. We’re there to help Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm EST. Or email us 24 hours a day at help@plaquemaker.com. We can also design your order for you. Simply click “Close Online Designer” and select “Let Us Design,” and we will take care of everything!
● Add Text
● Add Clipart
● Upload Files
● Design Done! Add to cart – Once you’ve designed your order, we PlaqueMaker folks go one step further with the design approval process. You’ll see a screen that asks you to confirm the following:
○ You have proofread this design for mistakes. PlaqueMaker is not responsible for spelling and grammar errors.○ You own the rights to use any artwork in this design.○ Your layout and artwork may be modified in order to prepare them for production.○ A final proof will be sent for your approval before production that will reflect these changes.○ You also have another chance to have our trained graphic designers improve your layout before we prepare a proof for you.
Once you click “yes” to confirm, you will proceed through the checkout process. Once you have checked out, the order is sent to us. Our professional designers will review your order and email a final proof with a price quote before anything is charged or put into production.
PlaqueMaker has an extensive clipart gallery that you can use to enhance your PlaqueMaker creations. Every PlaqueMaker order includes one logo, photo or clipart with no set-up fees. The entire clipart gallery is there to peruse while you design using our Interactive Designer tool. When you’re ready to add artwork to your creation, simply click on “choose clipart or upload files” and you can start browsing all the selections available. They are organized alphabetically in categories found on the left-hand side of the screen.
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● Search results appear below the search bar. If you click one of the artwork, you’ll add it to your order.
● Type in the exact names of specific items you’re looking for. For instance, if you type in “Christmas,” you’ll get many results. If you type in “Santa,” however, your search will find all the clipart of just Santas.
● If you’re having trouble finding what you’re looking for, find the broad category you want on the left, browse the selections and select your artwork from there.
Whatever way you decide to search our clipart gallery, you’ll be delighted by your options!
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With Interactive Designer, the design screen is your order form. Once you click on the PlaqueMaker item you want, you’ll see the design screen with a variety of options to choose from, based on the item you are designing. General options include:
1. Quantity – Allows you to adjust the quantity of items to order
2. Size – A pulldown menu shows available sizes
3. Options – Allows you to make pre-determined choices from a pulldown menu with the click of the mouse, such as:
1. Board – Change the type of plaque board2. Material – Change the engraving/printing material3. Text Color – Change the color of your custom message, called text 4. Text – Type your personalized message in the box provided. Additional text boxes will be available if the order calls for more than one item. Type the text for the first award in the first text box; type the text for the remaining plaques in the text for additional items box.
5. Art – Add your own personal art, including photos or choose from our clipart.
6. Layout – Select from landscape or portrait orientations
7. Mounting – choose options from the pulldown menu
8. Additional Notes – Include any additional details that are not covered by the other options on the order form. If you want PlaqueMaker to design your plaque, include special notes such as font type or special border requests.
1. Design & View – This option allows you to view your design instantly and allows you to make changes to the text and added artwork. Once you select Design & View, the interactive screen appears. Any field filled in the order form is displayed on the interactive designer. From this screen, you can modify and add text and art, additional notes and text form multiple items.
2. Let Us Design – If you’d rather get help, this option allows you to send your specs directly into the cart and to our graphic designers, who will choose the best layout for the order. We’ll do a complete design of your item for your approval. In addition, if the design you submit is incomplete or needs help, our design team will do the re-designing for you, then email you a free digital proof by the next business day for approval.
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Design Done! (Add to Cart)This option on the Design & View screen completes your order and sends it to the cart. Once clicked, a popup appears to confirm the following:
● You have proofread this design for mistakes (PlaqueMaker is not responsible for spelling and grammar errors).
● You own the rights to use any artwork in this design.
● Your layout and artwork may be modified in order to prepare them for production.
● A final proof will be sent for your approval before production.
Once confirmed, a message appears and asks for you to confirm the text for any additional plaques (if applicable). Once this is confirmed, the order will be added to the cart.
No matter which design tool you use, all PlaqueMaker customizations include a logo, photo or clipart with no set-up fees and no character limit. We’ll email you a free digital proof by the next business day. Most personalized signs and products ship within two business days of approval and payment. Standard shipping is free in the contiguous United States for any order $99 or more, plus we offer quantity discounts on engraved awards and custom signs.
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When you’re ready to reorder your PlaqueMaker merchandise, log on to PlaqueMaker.com and locate the “Reorder” link in the top right-hand corner of our homepage. Click that link to go directly to our reorder form.
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Quick, Easy, ConvenientOn the Reorder Page, you’ll find enhanced customer benefits with the same convenience you’ve come to expect. Since we keep all design files and artwork on record, it’s quick, easy and convenient to order items from previous orders with new text, such as:
● new plates for perpetual plaques
● new plaques for monthly, quarterly, or annual recipients
● duplicates of previous orders
Just fill out the reorder form with the new information. Even if you did not place the original order, you can still use this form. If ordering exact duplicates, please specify quantity in the “New Text for Reorder” box.
We’re open Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm, EST. Chat online, email help@plaquemaker.com, call toll-free 866-880-9617 or fax 317-485-6493 with any questions you might have. You can also login to My Account and click Order History to see your past orders.
“I’ve used them for 15 years and have never had anything less than a great experience.”–Rick Saulle, Pittsburgh
","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_timg_img_alt":"Royal Diamond Award near Plant Thumbnail","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_subheading":"","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_pinned_to":"","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_post_category":"104","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_post_tags":"AskPlaqueMaker, Order, DesignTips","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_hdr_image_alt":"Royal Diamond Award near Plant","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_header_image":"1039378","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_thumbnail_img":"1039379","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_pub_date":"10/17/2021 8:00:00 am"}},{"name":"Scary-Cool Light Up Signs for Halloween","urlPath":"blog/scary-cool-light-up-signs-for-halloween","url":"scary-cool-light-up-signs-for-halloween","template":"default","addition_to_head":"","page_title":"Scary-Cool Light Up Signs for Halloween | PlaqueMaker","page_header":"Scary-Cool Light Up Signs for Halloween","meta_description":"Looking for a unique decoration for your Halloween celebration? Create custom LED-lit clear acrylic signs at PlaqueMaker with your choice of light color.","meta_keywords":"Occasions, Design Tips, Decorate","customrecorddata":"187","type":1,"pageTypeName":"ext-blog-post","customrecordscriptid":"CUSTOMRECORD_SC_BLOG_PAGE_TYPE_POST","cmscreatable":true,"fields":{"custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_author":"1","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_excerpt":"","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_content":"Whether you need a “Happy Halloween” sign for your business or want a fun, personalized way to greet your Trick or Treaters, look no further than our light up acrylic signs. The custom, frosted white engraving is illuminated with an LED strip available in white, blue, green or red colored lights. Made from .125-inch thick clear acrylic, also known as Plexiglass, Lucite, Acrylite and Optix, these signs can be custom-cut into fun shapes up to 24 by 18 inches in size, and come with a standard wall plug and a 12-foot cord (or you can upgrade to an AC battery pack). For indoor use only, various mounting options available, including holes for screws, suction cups or standoffs.
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Make your Halloween SPOOKTACULAR this year with personalized, frosted LED-lit clear acrylic signs.Losing someone that you love is never easy, and it is often the things that you do not even know that you will miss that you end up missing the most.
Whether it is losing a parent to old age, or a younger family member or friend to an unforeseen illness or tragedy, those who are left behind are always looking for ways to honor and cherish the memory that they have of the people they love.
But what are some of the best ways that you can honor the memory of someone who you have loved and lost?
Here are a few things that you can do to keep them close to your heart and honor their memory always.
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Keep something of theirs with youSometimes, it is the things that they leave behind that help us feel most connected to the people that we have loved and lost. Whether you hold onto a religious item of theirs, a favorite piece of clothing that they used to wear, or a series of books that they enjoyed most, these are some great objects that you can keep around to feel their presence with you always.
Whether they were a lover of the natural world, the arts, history, or anything else in between, you can make sure that you honor their memory by donating or supporting a cause that they cared about deeply. You can either donate money or your time, or you can even open a fund in their honor so that everyone else who is passionate about that same thing can know the deep commitment your loved one felt towards supporting that cause.
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Whether you want to continue celebrating their birthday and hold a kind of remembrance ceremony each year, or make a special point of honoring them during their favorite holiday during the year, anyway that you can keep their memory and spirit present during that time is a great way to go. This will be even more powerful and helpful if you make an effort to bring together other family members or friends together so that you can all remember your loved one together, mourn their loss, but also celebrate their life and the wonderful times that you all spent together.
No matter what you do, there is no wrong way to remember a loved one that you have lost. Hopefully, this has helped you realize that so that you can keep the person that you love with you always and forever.
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Personalize Your Halloween This Year at PlaqueMakerWhatever you’re planning to scare up for your Halloween celebration this year, count on PlaqueMaker to help. From custom engraved shot glasses, wine tumblers, and flasks for parties and personalized water bottles or keychains for trick-or-treaters to spooky custom-designed LED-light-up signs for your doorstep, we’re here to help you celebrate Halloween in style. With our wide selection of materials and high quality production, you’re sure to have a Happy Halloween!
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Hallowe’en, All Hallows’ Evening, Allhalloween, All Hallows’ Eve, All Saints’ Eve – by any other name, Halloween is a global celebration that takes place every year on October 31, the eve of the western Christian feast of All Hallows’ Day. For many, Halloween is the favorite holiday of the year, with all of the trick-or-treating, costume partying, black and orange decorating, pumpkin carving, apple bobbing, telling scary stories, watching horror films, playing pranks, jack-o’-lanterns, bonfires, and general ghost and goblin mayhem. Where do all of these traditions come from? In preparation for All Hallows’ Day, participants in the festival of Halloween are charged with defying death’s power with laughter or ridicule, or both.
Also known as All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day, All Hallows’ Day begins the religious observance of Allhallowtide, three days dedicated to honoring all the saints (also known as “hallows”), martyrs and faithful believers who have departed the living world. In other words, remembering the dead.
All over the world, the living observe All Hallows’ Eve by attending church services and lighting candles on the graves of the dead, in addition to grabbing death by the funny bone. Along with vast amounts of candy treats, practitioners can also observe the Allhallowtide vegetarian tradition of eating apples, colcannon (cabbage), cider, potato pancakes and “soul cakes,” little cakes filled with allspice, nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger and other sweet spices, raisins or currants, topped with the mark of a cross. Yum!
All sorts of storied traditions are associated with Halloween, including frightening evil spirits with witches, skeletons, cobwebs, lighted jack-o-lanterns and the sign of the cross. In many parts of the world, Halloween is connected to the fall harvest; it’s where the American tradition of carving pumpkins for Halloween comes from, in the mid-to-late 19th century, as well as corn husks and scarecrows. Add to this the horrific imagery of skulls, headstones, boogiemen, mythical monsters and the walking dead (aka zombies), and you’ve got yourself quite the rockin’ Halloween death dare!
Celebrated throughout Mexico and popular in the United States, Día de los Muertos is also a holiday that focuses on family gatherings to pray for and remember friends and family members who have died, with the additional goal of supporting their spiritual journey. Once a day set aside in the summer, Día de los Muertos is now celebrated from October 31 to November 2. Seven years ago, the tradition became part of UNESCO’s “Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.” (For instance, the Tango is listed for Argentina and Uruguay).
Día de los Muertos is also known by others names like Día de los Difuntos, Dia de Finados (Brazil), Día de los Inocentes (Day of the Innocents) and Día de los Angelitos (Day of the Little Angels), and is rich with traditions and symbols such as private altars called ofrendas, sugar skulls, marigolds, and the favorite foods and beverages of the departed, visiting cemeteries and leaving possessions on gravesites. Its origins date back to the Aztecs.
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Planning a Creepy Celebration for Halloween? How About a Day of the Dead to Die For?Our stainless steel flask makes a special spooky treat. Made from durable, solid steel, each flask holds six ounces of liquid 6 oz. of liquid and can be custom engraved with a name or message, a photo, logo, or clip art. Add on a funnel for easy use.
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● Sublimation – Ink is heat-pressed into the material; used on aluminum.
● Engraving – The top layer of the material is lasered off to revel a different color underneath; used on laser metal, plastic, granite, marble and bamboo.
● Laser Fusing – The image is fused to the surface of the material; used on stainless steel, brass, copper, bronze and titanium.
● Frosting – Used on Glass and Clear Acrylic, the laser removes the top layer of glass or acrylic creating a frosted white image on the back of the finished product.
● UV Color Printing – Can be used on most products; the UV color printing is indicated on the order form.
Considered by many industry leaders as the new standard of commercial printing, our UV color printing can print full color photos, artwork and logos directly to most of our plaques, signs, awards and gifts, including those made from wood, metal, glass, acrylic and plastic. The process uses ultraviolet-resistant ink (UV) that is designed for indoor use and is guaranteed for outdoor use for up to two years.
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With our standard laser engraving, the laser will remove the top layer of acrylic leaving a frosted white text and image. Or you can select full color printing with our UV-ink, that will fill your personalization with vibrant color.
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Order Now from PlaqueMakerDesign it yourself with our quick and easy online design tools at PlaqueMaker.com. Or you can let us design it for you! Every PlaqueMaker order includes one free logo, photo or clip art with no set-up fees and no character limit. Once you submit your order, a price quote and a design proof will be emailed to you within one business day. Your order will ship from our warehouse two business days after you approve your final design. We offer Free shipping on order over $99.00 to the contiguous US States.
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At PlaqueMaker, you are your own designer! You make all sorts of creative choices when it comes to creating a personalized custom plaque or gift. This doesn’t mean you’re totally on your own, though. To help you customize your designs, we’ve put together a few do’s and don’ts:
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● Do choose a logo or graphic for a laser engraving that has no gradients or 3D rendering.
● Do use a straight-from-a-digital-camera .jpg for pictures, which are large enough to size the picture into the design without losing quality.
● Do scan an image such as a photo or newspaper in full color. Most scanning programs allow you to select a resolution, so make sure the setting is at least 300 dpi.
● Do email logos and other graphic images as high resolution .jpgs or vector art: .eps, .pdf or .ai files, which are optimal.
● Do realize that removing unwanted details from a photo that already exist, or adding details that are absent, are things we cannot do, to produce a good result.
● Don’t use scans of graphics that are already printed on patches, pins, paper or shirts.
● Don’t choose a picture for full color printing that is fuzzy, blurry or pixilated. Provide a clean, in-focus image in as large a format as possible; at least 300 dpi. This way, if we need to enlarge it for the layout, it will hold its quality.
● Don’t choose a photo for an engraved item that contains high contrast areas with shadows and highlights on the main subject of the photo.
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For every PlaqueMaker design job, you’ll receive a free digital proof by email the next business day. It gives you a quick look at what the final product will look like. Proofs are generally not to size, meaning if you order a one-inch by one-inch tag, we will enlarge the proof image, so it is easier to check. Or, if you order a 48-inch x 24-inch sign, we will decrease the size of the proof to see the sign in its entirety on a computer screen. When checking your proof, focus mainly on the layout of the wording, copy or message and the art, picture or logo. Always double check spelling and grammar, because we do not proofread wording submitted on order forms. Keep in mind that all computers and monitors are calibrated differently. The color of a proof will likely look different when viewing it on different devices.
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Our personalized Granite Memorial Urns are a beautiful remembrance.Choose a 6-inch by 8-inch by 3-inch granite urn that can hold the ashes of up to a 180-lb. person or pet, or a 10-inch by 8-inch by 5-inch granite urn that hold ashes for up to a 400-lb. person or a larger pet.
Design it yourself with our quick and easy online design tools at PlaqueMaker.com. Or you can let us design it for you. Every PlaqueMaker order includes one free logo, photo or clip art with no set-up fees and no character limit. Once you submit your order, a price quote and a design proof will be emailed to you within one business day. Your order will ship from our warehouse two days after you approve your final design.
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The original photo is roughly 14″ x 9.5″ at 300 dpi, straight from the camera and unaltered. There is some light/dark contrast, but no one extreme area. The line art example on black granite has a lot of visible fur texture. Line art is used on photos less than 4 inches. The halftone example on black granite looks more like a photo than the line art, with more contrast and feature definition. Halftone filters can only be used on photos at least 4 inches.
The best images for engraving on a headstone are high resolution pictures that come directly from a camera. Use pictures that are in focus and even-toned, with no areas of extreme contrast. Digital shot should show no pixilation. To use a non-digital photograph, computer scan it at 300 dpi, or mail the photograph to us and we will scan it at our shop at high resolution.
Avoid images that have already been processed, such as printed images on a memorial card or taking a picture of a framed photograph and using that. They are blurry, too small or have little detail, which makes it difficult to get the engraving to look like the person or pet.
Choose an image of the person or pet that portrays them as you’d like to remember them forever. We are unable to alter images or “draw in eyes,” if the person has their eyes closed in the shot. Use the picture because you love how the person already appears.
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How PlaqueMaker Designers Can Help1. When working with photos for headstones, we use a variety of filters that help with achieving the best result for engraving. On larger items where the image will be at least four inches, we’ll use a halftone filter to convert the image into little boxes, allowing for more detail. On smaller pictures, we’ll use a line-art filter resulting in the most detail in the image without the risk of over-engraving.
2. It is always better to send us the complete photograph, rather than you try to crop it down. Let us crop your photo, if needed. We will focus on featuring the head, neck and shoulders of the individual, or full body pictures or the entire picture, if you prefer. We do take your suggestions into consideration when we crop the picture.
3. If you trying to decide among several photos and are unsure which one will give the best result, we encourage you to email or mail all your top choices to us. We can run them through our filters and help determine which will look the best when engraved.
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Perfect for corporate awards, graduation gifts or an expression of recognition, paperweights will look beautiful on a desk or shelf. They’re collectible, too – imagine how pretty an entire row of jade paperweights will look (we offer quantity discounts on custom merchandise).
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Order Now from PlaqueMakerDesign it yourself with our quick and easy online design tools at PlaqueMaker.com. Or you can let us design it for you! Every PlaqueMaker order includes one free logo, photo or clip art with no set-up fees and no character limit. Once you submit your order, a price quote and a design proof will be emailed to you within one business day. Your order will ship from our warehouse two days after you approve your final design. We offer FREE shipping when you spend $99 or more!
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● Submit your order form by 10 a.m. EST today
\n● Receive your proof by 12 p.m. EST today
\n● Approve the proof by 1 p.m. EST today
\n● Order ships TODAY
During the order process, please note that free shipping can take up to 10 days. For faster delivery, please upgrade shipping. Our ships today service is valid during normal business days with regular operational hours, typically Monday thru Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Same day shipping orders include one free logo, photo or clip art with no set-up fees and no character limit on ships today PlaqueMaker products. We are constantly adding to our list of customizable merchandise that's ready to personalize and ship with same day shipping. Remember, the price does not include rush shipping.
We love it when you share your reviews, suggestions and photos of your creations with us, because we learn more about how you’re creating memories for your business, family and friends using PlaqueMaker products. In turn, we’re always eager to share our latest promotions, new products and improvements with you.
Here are just some of the ways you and PlaqueMaker can get social:
● Check out our Blog and learn unique ways to personalize gifts, recognize employees, make any day a celebration with custom engraved or printed mementos, see fabulous customer creations and find out all the ways our design materials can make your project special.
● See what we’re up to on Facebook – folks also love to share their reviews and pictures with us, too.
● Find us on Twitter for the latest PlaqueMaker news.
● PlaqueMaker’s new YouTube Channel has fun and informative videos created just for you.
● Get inspired and share your ideas with us on Pinterest.
● See our beautiful custom engraved and printed products and videos on Instagram.
● Tell your friends what you think about PlaqueMaker on review-sharing site Shopper Approved.
● Find out how the PlaqueMaker Pay It Forward Plaque Donation Program can benefit your business or organization.
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Help People Connect with Your Business or OrganizationCreate custom business signs on PlaqueMaker.com. These custom engraved plastic Facebook signs encourage your customers to “Check-In and Like” your Facebook page. The signs also include a QR code for easy access to your website for deals and online information. Choose the Facebook “f”, the “like thumb”, or both Facebook images for free, and add one free logo or clipart graphic. Available in a variety of sizes to fit your needs! On some sizes, we can also print your text and artwork in vivid, full color that’s UV-resistant.
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We’ll email you a free digital proof by the next business day. Most custom products ship within two business days of approval and payment.
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How many times has this happened to you? Not to worry! Whether you need a plaque for an employee’s retirement or a gift for a friend, we’re here to help anytime! With just one quick visit to PlaqueMaker.com, you can design a custom creation yourself using our super easy design tools to personalize plaques, signs, awards, trophies, gifts and more. Choose from different kinds of styles and materials. Create a custom engraved or printed message. Include one free logo, photo or clip art with no set-up fees and no character limit.
Once you submit your order online, we’ll email you a free digital proof and a quote within one business day. Your order usually ships from our warehouse in Indiana two days after you approve your final design. Faster shipping upgrades are also available.
“The PlaqueMaker people assured me they would get it to me on time, and they did. In a world of poor customer service, this company is a breath of fresh air. They did quality work and delivered what they promised. I will definitely do business with them again.”
David, thank you so much for your kind words! We are happy to help you and so glad you are pleased with your order!
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Personalize Custom Engraved & Printed Plaques at PlaqueMakerWe offer high-quality award plaques personalized for any occasion and for any budget! Whether it’s recognizing star employees or telling loved ones how much you care, choose from metal, wood, plastic or glass in a variety of styles – and make our plaques your own!
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1. Create a unique identity for each step – Every turn in the road can function as a recognizable point of reference that a visitor can use to determine where they are and where they’re going. Memorable landmarks are the first criterion for navigability and usually have a special name. Of the turn is marked by something unique, such as a sign.
2. Create well-structured paths that move through identifiable regions – A person should be able to determine direction, distance and progress to a destination by a well-structured path that has a beginning, a middle and an end. For instance, interstate highways have entrances and exits clearly marked by signs, with mile markers to indicate distance and progress to a destination. Well-structured “paths” lead people through a storyline or narration, such as in a museum or an arboretum.
3. Give visitors minimal choices for navigation – Encourage visitors to stay on the main course, even if they decide to take a detour, side-tours or another opportunity for exploration and eventually return to the original journey.
4. Use maps supported by signs – One of the most valuable aids for navigation is a location map that gives an all-encompassing view of the space. Signs posted in places where a person needs to make a wayfinding decision –whether to continue along a current route or change direction- support the big picture of a map by identifying specific areas.
5. Show visitors what lies ahead – A first-time visitor to a place may not know what to expect. Entice them to move forward with a preview of a new or unusual feature that’s waiting for them at the end of a hallway or up the stairs. It’s another way to spark interest in following a path to a destination.
The spatial problem-solving method of wayfinding is first coined by American architect and urban planner Kevin Lynch in the 1960’s. It describes a traditional design principle of navigation that helps visitors make their way around an unfamiliar place with ease – how they visualize navigation using clues that help them get from point “A” to point “B,” such as landmarks, paths, edges, intersections and the signs that help to identify them.
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Personalize Custom Engraved & Printed Signs at PlaqueMakerWe make navigation easy with high-quality, custom engraved signs made for any budget in a variety of materials including metal, wood, plastic, glass, brass, LED lights, leather, acrylic, full color metal, laser engraved metal, … indoor, outdoor … you name it. Just find your way to PlaqueMaker.com today!
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Each Easy Design template is an original work of art created by PlaqueMaker artists that you can customize quickly using one of several pre-set options for wording, graphics or both. Just complete the online design form with names and dates, or a logo, and you’re done! Plus, not all Easy Design plaques look the same! With most Easy Design plaques, you get to choose engraving colors and type of board.
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\n\n\nEasy Design gift ideas are great for that last-minute present or unexpected event. Choose from different designs including Student of the Year, Thank you, Employee of the Month, Employee of the Year, Congratulations on Retirement, Award of Merit, Hole in One, Wall of Fame and more.
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\n\n\n\nEasy Design proofs arrive just as quickly as any other PlaqueMaker order. We’ll email you a free digital proof by the next business day. All you’ll need to check are the names and dates. Since there’s less to check, the proofing process should be much faster, which also saves you time. Shipping Easy Design orders is also as fast and efficient as any PlaqueMaker order, too. Most orders ship within two business days of approval and payment. Standard shipping is free.
Make beautiful, custom plaques in a flash for your loved ones, friends, family and workmates with Easy Design plaques!
Whatever you’re doing, capture the memories for all time with custom Picture Plaques & Frames from PlaqueMaker.
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Personalize Photo Frame Plaques & Picture Frames for Custom Gifts at PlaqueMakerPersonalize a photo frame plaque or a picture frame for vacation mementoes, gifts, promotions, memorials or even awards! Display photos of award winners or sponsored teams and more with our customizable picture frame plaques. Design it yourself online at PlaqueMaker.com. Personalize with text and a logo or clipart. When the plaque arrives, simply slip your photo or document in the frame for a beautiful customized display. Hang custom picture frames or stand them freely in portrait or landscape orientation. Frames hold standard-sized photos.
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The name “coaster” dates to 1887, when families used tabletop drink stands at the dinner table. They were also called “round trays for a decanter” because they “coasted” around the perimeter of the table to each guest in turn after dinner.
However, no one likes to follow guests around slipping drink coasters under their glasses, either. What’s a hostess to do? She could cover furniture surfaces with table runners or over-sized mats. They’ll do the same thing. Yet, if she buys a lot of coasters that are big enough to accommodate even her largest glasses and puts them everywhere … she may have something there. Here are five reasons why.
1. Drink coasters give guests permission to set down a drink glass – who wants to carry around their drink glass all night at a party? Having access to all those drink coasters lets you put your glass down and be respectful of your hostess’s furniture at the same time.
2. Drink coasters are great conversation starters – sharing coasters with guests who need them will give the hostess an excuse to connect with her guests while helping to protect her valuable dining room table, coffee table, hutch, shelving – even stairs.
3. Drink coasters are collectible – do you know that people who collect beer coasters are called tegestologists? It’s true! There’s always someone out there looking for that unique collectible, why not drink coasters?
4. Drink coasters are a great medium to express creativity – their two-sided square smallness is just the thing to display a great quote or piece of artwork or picture image.
5. Drink coasters make great gifts for any occasion – especially dinner parties, we think!
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Personalize Drink Coasters for Custom Gifts at PlaqueMakerOur personalized drink coasters are the perfect gift for a housewarming, anniversaries, birthdays, parties or any occasion! Our eco-friendly Bamboo Coaster Set comes with four coasters in a decorative holding case. Or choose a set of four granite coasters with rubber feet. Either coaster set can be laser engraved. Include names, quotes or special message, as well as a photo or clip art.
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“LOVE OUR NEW SIGN!!!!!”-Michael S Tarsi via Facebook
We are always so thrilled when our customers tell us how they feel about their PlaqueMaker creations!
For high-quality personalized signs that fit any need or any budget, go to PlaqueMaker.com. We help people create signs for indoor and outdoor use – garden signs, realtor signs, stencil signs, LED light up signs, table signs, WiFi signs, you name it. Use them for your business, your home or your passion; make our signs your own with custom cut sizes, personalized laser engraving and full color UV-printing. Signs are available in wood including bamboo, metal including stainless steel and titanium among others, plastic, glass, acrylic, aluminum, and granite.
We also love it when our customers have a fantastic experience designing their own creations on PlaqueMaker.com, like this one:
“It took one Google search and I was connected to PlaqueMaker. My project literally went from inception to installation in 10 days! Lori was absolutely awesome. The team at PlaqueMaker are rockstars. And because of them, I’m a rockstar, too!”–Art Fischer, United Kingdom
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1. Place QR codes where they can be scanned easily. For instance, printing the QR code on a cup or other transportable item allows your customer to take it with them for easy scanning.
2. Tell the customer exactly what they will get when they scan a QR code, and make it worth the scan.
3. Make sure your QR codes can be scanned by both Android and iPhone devices.
4. Your website must be mobile friendly. The QR code call to action must be easy to find.
5. Size your QR code appropriately. How does it fit best into the scanning window? Customers will likely be standing when they scan it.
6. Provide an alternative link for customers in case they haven’t downloaded a scanning app to their device; preferably a short, concise URL.
Whether it’s a freebie, informative content or entertainment, experts say the trick to a successful QR code campaign is to provide value to make it worth the scan – like these ideas:
● For instant gratification such as scan to order, scan to “like”, scan to download, scan to view a video or listen to a song, scan to reveal a coupon code or exclusive offer.
● For easy access to more detailed information such as nutritional data, tech specs, read the full article, customer ratings and reviews, etc. –the kind of information people want.
● For direct links on business cards or mailings that link directly to Google Maps for directions, scan to send a text or call a number for entering a contest, reporting a problem or to get help.
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Personalize Custom QR Code Tags at PlaqueMakerOur custom QR code tags make it easy to share information – fast! Share hyperlinks, Facebook and other social media info, contact information and more. Personalize with custom laser engraving or also print your message and artwork on some custom tag styles in vivid, full color that’s UV-resistant. Choose from a variety of materials depending upon your specific use, including aluminum, copper, brass, bronze, stainless steel, titanium, plastic and leather. Let us create the QR Code for you! When you place the order, just send us the link, and we will create a QR code that can be easily scanned by any capable device.
","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_timg_img_alt":"QR code being scanned thumbnail","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_subheading":"","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_pinned_to":"","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_post_category":"1","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_post_tags":"QRCode, Corporate, AluminumNameTags, SmallBusiness, SocialMedia, Connect","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_hdr_image_alt":"QR code being scanned","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_header_image":"1040590","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_thumbnail_img":"1040592","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_pub_date":"11/5/2021 8:00:00 am"}},{"name":"Why Trophies Matter","urlPath":"blog/why-trophies-matter","url":"why-trophies-matter","template":"default","addition_to_head":"","page_title":"Why Trophies Matter | PlaqueMaker","page_header":"Why Trophies Matter","meta_description":"Whether your child is competing in a soccer tournament or you are beating the competition in the sales challenge at work, America loves a winner.","meta_keywords":"Awards, Recognition","customrecorddata":"206","type":1,"pageTypeName":"ext-blog-post","customrecordscriptid":"CUSTOMRECORD_SC_BLOG_PAGE_TYPE_POST","cmscreatable":true,"fields":{"custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_author":"1","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_excerpt":"","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_content":"Whether your child is competing in a soccer tournament or you are beating the competition in the sales challenge at work, America loves a winner. One of the ways to show appreciation for winners is to give them a trophy. Here’s why trophies matter.
1. True Competitors Thrive on CompetitionFor those who love to compete, they only get better through the hard work of competition. Earning a trophy for competition usually moves the competitor up in the ranks of their chosen obsession (can you say, U.S. Open Tennis anyone?). Even though competitors don’t need a medal or trophy to remind them of their quest to be the best, they can still reminisce about the lessons learned and the feeling of victory every time they walk into their trophy room or show them to their friends. Those memories can also be great motivation for excelling at the next competition.
2. Kids Care About RecognitionWhen asked, young children will tell you they play for the love of the game. They simply love the opportunity to go outside and play with other kids – maybe even learn a thing or two from a great coach. Even though they care about the experience first, if they excel at baseball or soccer or cheerleading or tennis or anything, for that matter- they will appreciate when others recognize them for their accomplishments, especially their parents.
3. Trophies Make Adults ProudWhat’s wrong with feeling a swell in the ‘ole chest when someone awards you or your children with awards, trophies and kudos? Nothing. For those of certain age, receiving an award or trophy is a great “Polaroid” moment, a chance to take that picture destined for Mom’s or Grandmother’s or Auntie’s refrigerator door. For almost everyone these days, it’s the selfie that gets posted to social media as the icing on top of a great accomplishment.
4. Being Exceptional MattersIf you are an exceptional writer or artist or player or thought leader, this matters to people on a variety of levels. You very well can be an inspiration for others to achieve their best. What if they don’t know how exceptional you are? Achieving an award and displaying the trophy you receive as recognition is a tasteful, respectful way to show your own gratefulness for such an honor.
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Personalize Custom Engraved Awards and Trophies at PlaqueMakerRecognize a job well done with our collection of custom awards and trophies in a wide selection of materials. Such as the 5-inch by 7-inch Custom Royal Diamond Crystal Trophy, perfect choice for honorees, retirees and lifetime achievement awards.
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That’s why when he sets out to create a custom stainless steel plate sign for his equipment, he chooses PlaqueMaker.com. “Now, this is awesome,” he says. “And it didn’t take long. And it wasn’t overly expensive. Thanks, PlaqueMaker.com!”
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Create Personalized Laser Engraved – Laser Fused Stainless Steel Signs at PlaqueMakerStainless steel is one of the most popular and durable metals, perfect for designing memorials, dedications, donor signs, gifts and more. Our stainless steel signs can be custom cut up to 5-inches by 2-inches or 48-inches by 96-inches; .025-inch thick. Your message and art can be laser-fused to the metal with our Thermal Bonding Laser Engraving or upgrade to full color printing with our UV-ink, guaranteed outdoors for two years. Include one free logo, photo or clip art with no set-up fees and no character limit. We offer quantity discounts on custom products and gifts.
Once you submit your order, a quote and proof will be emailed to you within one business day. Your order will ship from our warehouse two days after you approve your final design.
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1. Issac Newton’s Realist View: Time is part of the fundamental structure of the universe, a dimension independent of events, where events occur in sequence.
1. Gottfried Leibniz’s and Immanuel Kant’s View: Time is neither an event nor a thing, and thus is not itself measurable nor can it be travelled. Time does not refer to any kind of “container” that events and objects “move through,” nor to any entity that “flows.” Instead, time is part of a fundamental intellectual structure (together with space and number) where humans sequence and compare events.
The Calendar – a mathematical tool for organizing intervals of time. From Paleolithic times and Mayan civilization, to Roman times and the French Revolution, the moon and the sun are used to devise a 12- or 13-month year. During these times, some calendars are based on religion and astronomy. The calendar used today is known as the Gregorian calendar.
The Clock – a physical mechanism that counts the passage of time. The Egyptians measured time in c.1500 BC, followed by the sundial, the water clock or clepsydra, the hourglass and mechanical clocks such as the astronomical orrery and pendulums.
The word clock comes from the Middle Dutch word klocke, derived from the medieval Latin word clocca, derived from Celtic word meaning bell. Alarm clocks first appeared in ancient Greece around 250 BC.
The most accurate timekeeping devices are atomic clocks. Today, GPS (Global Positioning System) in coordination with the Network Time Protocol can be used to synchronize timekeeping systems across the globe.
Personalize Custom Engraved Clocks at PlaqueMakerCelebrate good times with our personalized clocks. Choose from traditional glass or wood, modern plastic. or color-printed styles. On some clock styles, we can also print your text and artwork in vivid, full color that’s UV-resistant. Express yourself with your own unique design! Include your special message and a corporate logo or photo. Great for anniversaries or retirement.
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Want to Know More About Our UV-Color Printing Process? Check out our Q&A’sWe use a UV-stable ink that’s designed for indoor use with some limited outdoor use on select materials (please email us to verify). It’s the same type of ink used in the auto industry.
For UV-printing upgrade, we recommend vector files for logos and clipart. This includes EPS, AI or PDF. For photographs, a high-resolution JPG or PNG should be fine.
Just type your request in the Further Comments section of any order form.
Please look for special instructions on an item’s page to verify color printing eligibility.
Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee exact color matching at this time. You can request a specific color by giving us the RGB color code or Pantone color. We will do our best to match your color.
No. We only offer color printing on our own items.
Ink will not flake, crack or fade with normal use. It will scratch if a knife is applied to it. For the most durable process, please use our laser-fused engraving. Our color printed ink is guaranteed to last for 2 years.
Hand wash only. Wipe lightly with a non-abrasive soap and water. To maintain vivid color, keep out of direct sunlight. Please apply lacquer once a year.
Yes! Please email your high-resolution photo or attach it to your order.
Yes. Please be aware that any white space around logos will be printed unless specified otherwise.
Depending on the material, we can print items up to 48-inches by 96-inches.
The printing has a textured, raised effect with vivid color.
On each order form, you can choose to Add Art. At this point, you can attach your image files or you can email your images to art@plaquemaker.com.
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1. Signs are one of the primary links to your customers. Experts say that over 45% of first-time customers visit a business because they notice the exterior sign, which draws attention to your location and helps differentiate it from others on the street. Interior signs help customers locate merchandise, whether they’re looking for something special or are drawn into an impulse buy from a well-placed special display.
2. Signs help define your business brand. A sign that features a unique logo or catchy advertising slogan can make your business more memorable.
3. Signs say it short and sweet. Large bold text and headline-type copy make any sale, seasonal service, even a recent award look attention-worthy.
4. Signs are an essential part of an overall marketing strategy. Exterior signs have 24/7/365 visibility, and the effect is continuously reinforcing your brand. Signs can be a cost-effective form of marketing when compared to other types of advertising, too.
5. Signs help a business stay safe. Signs can direct customer flow or alert them to any service or safety issues. If your run a more “self-serve”-type business, your customers may need to rely on clearly written, instructional signs to use your services effectively.
We offer high-quality signs for any need and any budget. Available in metal, wood, acrylic, plastic or glass, make our signs your own with our easy online designer tools.
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The Act of 1938 makes November 11 in each year the legal holiday of Armistice Day, honoring the veterans of World War I and dedicated to world peace.
In 1954 the 83rd Congress amends the Act of 1938 by striking the word “armistice” from its paragraphs, replacing it with the word “veterans.” With the edit, November 11 becomes a day to honor American veterans of all wars. President Dwight D. Eisenhower proclaims, “In order to insure proper and widespread observance of this anniversary, all veterans, all veterans’ organizations, and the entire citizenry will wish to join hands in the common purpose.”
Veterans Day continues to be observed on November 11. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs says it not only preserves the historical significance of the date, it amplifies the purpose of Veterans Day: A celebration to honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. We couldn’t agree more.
Celebrate the special veterans in your life with custom plaques, memorials and gifts for Veterans Day at PlaqueMaker.com. Personalize with names, dates, quotes, dedications, personal photo, or military clip art.
We at PlaqueMaker.com would like to thank all Veterans for their service and sacrifice.
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Metal Plate on Black Stand![\"Metal](\"/core/media/media.nl?id=1041359&c=611182&h=Cqq3X0EAtdy2_aO1qUkO1qEL6NhQVF5LIPWcZ-7_iQbA09l2\")
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Black Standing Acrylic Award![\"Blue](\"/core/media/media.nl?id=1041363&c=611182&h=PYTkjyv8ZndjhLi9x72Z3QaUho1X9tUTrXr61I85KsxwF76m\")
Blue Marble Standing Acrylic AwardRecognize excellence, thank sponsors or express affection for loved ones with these handsome award trophies. Perfect for the office and other applications for corporations and organizations.
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1. For brass, copper, bronze, stainless steel and titanium, we laser fuse the image to the surface of the material.
2. For glass and clear acrylic, we frost the image onto the back of the material.
3. For solid cherry, bamboo, granite and marble, we shallow-engrave the image directly into the material.
4. For plastic and laser metal, we laser off the top layer of material to reveal the image in a different color underneath.
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1. For items that are made for indoor use only and can fade in direct sunlight, we use Sublimation, a printing process that heat-presses ink permanently into the material.
2. For items designed for both indoor and outdoor use, we use UV Color Printing. The UV-stable ink has a textured, raised effect and creates vivid color. The printing will last for up to two years.
Remember, color printing can be used to print full color photos.
They created all their own projects … with a little help from PlaqueMaker.
PlaqueMaker customers design their PlaqueMaker projects themselves, with Live Designer online at PlaqueMaker.com, a fast and easy application that turns every wannabe graphic artist into a rock star. If you have a question or you need a little help, though -our professional team is just a live chat or a phone call away, 1-(866)-880-9617. Create the personalized custom engraved memento you’ve always wanted at PlaqueMaker.com.
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The doll bed had been refinished a few times over the last six decades, so it needed some love and attention. “The idea was to have a plaque made to show off the specific details of the hands that touched it over the years and make it that much more special,” Dave tells us.
Dave’s first plaque design looks good. He says, “The app on the website that allows you to design and customize your own plaque makes it super easy, to start off.” After he sees the free digital proof of his design we send him, though, he realizes it isn’t quite what he wants.
So, Dave works with our experts on the design and after a few emails back and forth, he achieves the custom plaque he is “super excited” with. “The personalized service you get to ensure your design is exactly what you’re looking for makes the whole experience complete,” he says.
Dave’s final product is well packaged when it arrives quickly, and he thinks it is perfect for his mahogany doll bed restoration. “My wife is happy, my daughter is happy, so I’m very happy! The folks at PlaqueMaker are fantastic. Thanks for the great service and fantastic product!”
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Personalize Custom Metal Plaques at PlaqueMakerOur metal signs and plates display directions, information, honors and dedications clearly and prominently. We offer a variety of metals, from full-color printed aluminum to marine-use titanium. Custom signs are full color printed using sublimation or laser engraved, where the black image is fused onto the surface of the metal and sits flush with the surface. The fused image is UV-stable and made to last a lifetime. On some metal sign styles, we can also print your message and artwork in vivid, full color that’s UV-resistant and made to have a two-year lifespan.
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A Seat at Your TableOur engraved genuine oak leaf tooling leather name tags are perfect for that rustic look. Just personalize a name tag for each of your guests with their name, add some pizzazz with clip art (if you’d like) and voilà – you’ll set your magnificent Thanksgiving table with truly special place cards.
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Want to “Dress” Your Table with Anticipation?Customize our leather custom cut signs with your fabulous Thanksgiving menu. You can design one for each place setting or order a larger size to display on the buffet table. Either way, your menu is permanently “branded” into the leather with engraving for a clear, precise mark. The leather signs themselves are crafted from oak leaf tooling leather (and match your stunning place cards). Another creative design option to consider: these unique signs can be custom cut to the size and shape of your choice.
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What About Your Pre-Dinner Tradition?So many look forward to a rousing (if not brisk) “intra-family” football game or pie eating contest on Turkey Day. How will you honor the winners? PlaqueMaker has just the thing: a personalized custom engraved economy acrylic award trophy.Your text and artwork are laser frosted onto clear acrylic, which is cut in a variety of shapes in sizes from 5-inches up to 12-inches with many thickness options. Display the award by standing it on your choice of a silver or brass pin. Add a pop of vibrant color with a colored acrylic backing upgrade.
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Now that’s a fine way to give thanks!![\"Custom](\"/core/media/media.nl?id=1042270&c=611182&h=y23LKvVohm3mLmgd5uWviMLefpSfoZ4qtbHNfyPnQK0E8X32\")
Customize ornaments in a variety of shapes and make photo gifts for family, friends, employees and loved ones that they’ll appreciate and cherish all the year through. Our heavy crystal ornaments are finished with a hand-polished edge and are available in circle, diamond, hexagon and triangle shapes.
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Add Full Color Printing OptionsOn select holiday ornament styles, we can also print your photos, artwork and message in vivid, full color that’s UV-resistant. Just look for the color printing icon on the product page for availability. Learn more about our coloring printing here.
All ornaments come with a gold metallic ribbon for hanging and are individually packaged for gift giving. All you need to do is add a bow – and you’re golden.
If you need custom plaques, signs, name badges, desk plates, paperweights or a headstone shipped the same day, use PlaqueMaker’s Ships Today service.
Use our quick-ship service especially when you need to receive your order FAST. It’s a simple four-step process:
1. Submit your order form by 10 a.m. EST today
\n2. Receive your proof by 12 p.m. EST today
\n3. Approve the proof by 1 p.m. EST today
\n4. Order ships the same day EST today
Our Ships Today service is valid during normal business days with regular operational hours of Monday thru Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m EST.
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\n\n\n\nSame day shipping orders include one free logo, photo or clip art with no set-up fees and no character limit on select PlaqueMaker products. We are constantly adding to our list of customizable merchandise that’s ready to personalize and ship with same day shipping. Remember, the price does not include rush shipping, and our free shipping may take up to 10 days.
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.
Do you identify plants by the plastic tag from the garden center? Do you record plant information in a journal or on a printed map? Do you mark plants with an elegant sign? Chances are, avid gardeners use all these methods at one time or another, with equally variable results. Labeling plants and garden areas with gardens signs you’ve created for your garden is not only practical, it can give your garden a personal touch.
Exposed store labels or signs written in ink tend to fade quickly. Staked signs can get pushed in or raked out of the soil, if placed in walkways or outside of rows. Professionally engraved or printed, custom plant markers and garden signs like the ones at PlaqueMaker can also give your yard the look of a botanical garden, arboretum, park or private reserve. It’s a unique way to make your garden grow and look fabulous while doing it.
Customize our garden markers with taxonomical information for plant identification, or use them as dedication plaques or thoughtful memorials. Choose from several styles and materials, all ready for use in parks, home gardens, zoos and more! Available in several materials such as stainless, brass, bronze, copper, titanium, bamboo and different colors of plastic, our garden signs can be ordered large enough to accommodate specific plant information or the perfect size for a single word. Add your garden’s name, photo or clip art to personalize. Garden signs come with a 10-inch stake and are re-usable, too. We can also print your text and artwork in vivid, full color that’s UV-resistant and has a 2-year lifespan.
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We’re so grateful to all of our customers for your generous support … and creative projects! We love making them for you.
After dinner … if you’re thinking about holiday shopping, we have a wonderful suggestion for you … and you won’t even have to leave home!
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If your gift does not arrive by December 24, 2021 , we’ll issue you a full refund. Orders must be paid for and final design approved by December 9, 2021.
Orders must be approved and paid for by December 20, 2021 with the appropriate upgraded shipping to guarantee delivery by December 24, 2021. If you are not sure which upgraded shipping you need to guarantee delivery by Christmas, add a note in your order or email us at help@plaquemaker.com and our Customer Service Representatives will aid you in selecting the appropriate shipping speed. Learn more about our holiday shipping schedule here.
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Some people find it difficult to work with their door open, especially if they’re distracted easily by talkative coworkers or office hubbub. If they’re new to the job, they may think it’s a good idea to keep their office door open, so they can introduce themselves to coworkers who walk by -even if they appreciate some privacy during the day. When is it okay to close the door and work in peace and when is it more appropriate to leave the door open?
Pay attention to what the culture of your office is and take cues from what you learn. Workers in some offices almost never close their doors unless they’re firing someone. In other offices, people close their door every time they take a phone call. Observe how your office conducts business and plan your “door management” accordingly.
● No need to worry about making eye contact, smiling, or saying hello every time someone walks by your open door. You are most likely expected to focus on your work, and no one expects you to greet all passersby.
● A closed door will signal that you’re unavailable for interruptions, so keeping it closed all the time will send that signal. Close your office door only when you specifically need to, like during a sensitive phone conversation, need to use speaker phone or need for more-intense-than-usual focus.
● If you are a new employee, keeping your door open most of the time is a signal to others that you are approachable – for the first three or four months. People will feel freer to get to know you and your work ethic and wonder less what you’re doing in there, if the door is constantly closed. After that, you’ll have a better sense of how to conduct yourself when it comes to your office door.
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Personalize Custom Engraved Office Signs at PlaqueMakerCreate personalized office name plates from metal, wood or plastic. Whether for a desk, office wall, office door or cubicle, brackets in gold, silver or black are available for an upgraded display or choose adhesive tape for easy mounting.
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1. Research. Interview. Record. Repeat.
Learn clues about your family history by writing down or recording the memories of your parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, siblings and cousins –even close family friends. Ask them about the details of their lives, such as the places they’ve lived, births and deaths, marriages, occupations, interests, hobbies, awards, resumes, schools they attended. Look through family Bibles and scrapbooks, diaries and letters, old photographs and memorabilia, wills and family heirlooms.
2. Collect Family Stories
While details like names and dates are integral to building your family tree, collecting family stories helps to flesh out your place in history. Anecdotes about military service, family vacations, a funny detail about your father’s first job; mom winning a bakeoff, your uncle’s recollection of seeing the Pacific Ocean for the first time, meeting a family legend –all these tales give a certain richness to the words and numbers you’re gathering. What’s more, family stories will help enormously in your research. Here’s where the “repeat” part of tip number one comes in. Select one story to investigate at a time. Following people on their journey through life helps to connect the dots when it comes to deciphering public records and information.
3. Organize Your Findings
As you explore your family history, use online tools or other ways to organize all the research and records you’re finding. This includes using pedigree or family tree charts and genealogical forms. Document every piece of information you uncover: take pictures, photocopies, transcriptions, etc. and keep it all in a safe place, so you can add to it over time.
4. Search Everywhere
Start by delving into the U.S. Census, which is the largest American database for details on family history, especially passenger lists, immigration records, naturalization papers, land deeds and other governmental documents. Run your own Internet search for genealogy or use one of the many online resources for finding out more about your roots. The more resources you explore, the more information you’re likely to uncover. If possible, travel to the places where family members are born and lived, visiting local cemeteries, courthouses, churches, museums, libraries and historical societies to search for information.
5. Join a Family History Group
Connect with other genealogists and family historians through social networking. Join the family history society in your area, and attend classes on best practices for researching family history records or how to avoid running into bureaucratic brick walls. To find one, visit the Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS).
Tracing your ancestry is the first step to building a family tree. When you’ve completed your search, you can share your personal history by designing a family tree plaque – a much appreciated gift for a variety of occasions including birthdays, anniversaries, marriages, reunions, memorials and more. We know each family is unique, so we design each of our family trees just for you. Customize with family name and date, then add the names and birth dates of each member of the family. Include up to 50 names. We’ll email you a free digital proof by the next business day. Most orders ship within two business days of approval and payment. For indoor use only.
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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.
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Quest for MeaningIt’s not just baby boomers who are looking to find more meaning in their lives. Anyone who is enjoying their time on Earth tends to find more satisfaction in it – as well as lower blood pressure, lower stress hormones and smaller waistlines. The effects that time away has on stress, recovery and work motivation are a better mood, a higher level of energy and more life satisfaction. The trick is to keep these benefits vibrant and strong long after vacation is gone.
We’re getting ahead of ourselves, though. The fact is, many of us aren’t taking time off, even if we get paid for it. Forty percent of us! Which seems like such a waste. So why should we take our vacations?
● A Relaxed Brain is a Working Brain – especially when you’re asleep (something else we tend to leave out of our lives). Giving the brain time to process the new info you’ve learned helps to make the learning easier and more complete.
● Your Body Knows When It’s Time – especially when it needs to build energy for more. You’ll come back recovered, renewed and ready.
● Day Dreaming Solves Problems – especially if you’re looking for creative solutions. Downtime gives you space to fill in with “what if’s” and insight.
● Frequent Breaks Make Happier People – especially when it happens every single week. Personal time is what weekends are for, even if all you do is rest, relax and read a book. It could also help get you your next raise. Research suggests for each additional 10 hours that an employee takes for vacation, their performance review is 8% higher the next year.
● Experiencing New Things Promotes Gratitude – especially if you travel, immerse yourself in new cultures and try new cuisines. While you’re generating new ideas, you’re also grateful for what you already have in your life. And that’s always a reason to stop and smell the roses!
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Personalize Custom Bamboo Cabin Signs at PlaqueMakerWelcome guests to your cabin getaway with a custom engraved bamboo Welcome to Our Cabin sign. It’s easy to create, too. Just customize with your name and year, choose one of our outdoor clip art images and you’re done! Color printing, picture hangers and screws for mounting are available.
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After discovering PlaqueMaker on the internet, Barry set about designing a 4.5 x 2.5 silver metal plaque for his front door that includes his address number … and a little something more. He finds clip art that helps tell his story, but has trouble putting all the elements together.“PlaqueMaker helped with that by giving advice and sending pictures,” Barry says. “It’s rare that I encounter all the qualities found here.”
The custom engraved sign is exactly what Barry is looking for. “Mine is a very small but personal purchase. It makes me smile every day I open my door,” he says. “Thanks again. You did a wonderful job, for a fair price.”
Unique. Personal. A perfect little something that can show big love to the person you give it to. Isn’t that what Christmas is all about?
Guaranteed Christmas Delivery through December 21, 2021 with the appropriate upgraded UPS shipping. If you are not sure which upgraded shipping you need to guarantee delivery by Christmas, add a note in your order or email us at help@plaquemaker.com and our Customer Service Representatives will aid you in selecting the appropriate shipping speed.
Orders must be approved and paid for by December 20, 2021 to guarantee delivery by December 24, 2021. Learn more about our holiday shipping schedule here.
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Why Raise Funds During the Holidays?The holidays tend to bring out the best in people and they seek out reasons to share their goodwill with loved ones, friends and meaningful causes. Because the “holidays” are usually defined as the time from Thanksgiving at end of November to New Year’s Day in January, it’s a convenient, pre-determined window to run a successful fundraiser. It’s also a pretty busy time of the year, which is why we’re talking about this today.
Personalized ornaments can symbolize a treasured relationship, membership, cause or event; memorialize a person or a pet; glorify history and create memories –all with a special, one-of-a-kind memento. In addition, custom ornaments are:
● A unique show of support
● A universally appreciated present
● A permanent keepsake
● A collectible treasure, inspiring purchases year after year
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Planning Tips for Custom Ornament Fundraisers● Appoint an organized, enthusiastic coordinator to oversee the planning, execution and accounting for your fundraiser.
● Decide on the fundraising goal.
● Design your custom ornament and contact a reputable vendor* for manufacture.
● A good rule of thumb is to price ornaments anywhere between two and four times your cost. Balance the price between what is fair for the community and your monetary goals.
● Make a list of potential buyers, i.e., people and organizations you think you can sell the ornaments to, and make sure they know about your fundraiser.
● Divide volunteers into teams for selling the ornaments and promotion of the fundraiser. Brainstorm both sales and promotion ideas with your volunteers.
● Prepare a flyer about your event that lists the Who? What? Where? Why? How? When? -suitable for print as well as online or digital use. Distribute the flyers everywhere – schools, churches, public offices, community centers, grocery stores, etc. Ask parents to distribute at their employers.
● Schedule a kick-off party for your fundraiser and raffle off a custom ornament.
● Make a media kit for local newspapers, radio and television stations as well as online publications, websites and community calendars. Include a press release, a photo of the ornament (use a proof) and any other information pertinent to the fundraiser. Arrange to have a community leader make the first purchase and use this as a photo opportunity for press releases and social media posts.
● Create a special fundraiser page on your organization’s website.
● Harness the power of social media with special pages and prepared posts.
● Consider a direct email (or mail) campaign.
● Set up a booth at a local sporting match, community event, fair, farmers market or shopping mall.
● Piggyback onto another event that’s appropriate for your fundraiser, such as a community fall festival or holiday craft market.
● Distribute flyers through schools and local community groups.
● Display your custom ornament in public places.
● Volunteer to speak at meetings, luncheons and clubs about the fundraiser.
*PlaqueMaker’s ornaments can be customized with names, dates, event titles, special wording, logos or clipart. They can be engraved or printed in vivid, full color that’s UV-resistant. What’s more, each ornament is individually boxed for gifting, perfect for a fundraiser. We also offer quantity discounts on custom ornaments and we’ll email you a free digital proof of your design, so that you can start pre-selling them before they deliver. Reorders are easy, too.
Let PlaqueMaker help make your ornament fundraiser the highlight of the holidays! Order today.
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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:
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ChristmasOne of the most celebrated holidays around the world, Christmas falls on December 25 each year to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ. The word means “Christ’s Mass” and is a feast central to the Christian liturgical year. Celebratory decorations typically include a Christmas tree decorated with lights and ornaments and exchanging presents, particularly in the United States, “decking the halls” with holm, ivy and other greens. Nativity scenes are popular in several countries. Related Christian celebrations include Advent (the fourth Sunday preceding December 25), Christmas Eve (December 24), Twelve Days of Christmas (December 25 – January 6) and Epiphany or Three Kings Day – the arrival of the Three Magi (January 6).
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HanukkahHanukkah is a Jewish holiday that celebrates the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem after the Maccabean Revolt (2nd century BCE). Also known as the Festival of Lights, it is observed for eight nights and days, starting on the 25th day of Kislev of the Hebrew Calendar, which can fall anywhere from late November to late December on the Gregorian calendar. This year, Hanukkah begins the evening of December 4 thru December 14. Rituals include the lighting of the Menorah, where one candle is lit on each of the eight nights of Hanukkah; the center candle is used for lighting the others, singing Hanukkah songs, reciting Psalms, and, exchanging presents, especially in North America and Israel.
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KwanzaaKwansaa is a week-long holiday that honors African heritage in African-American culture and celebrates seven core principles that include unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity and faith. Created by Maulana Karenga in 1966, it is observed in the United States, Canada and Western Africa from December 26 thru January 1, ending with a feast and the exchange of gifts. Celebrations include decorating with colorful art and African cloth, readings and reflection of the African Pledge, and a candle-lighting ceremony with a kinara.
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Las PosadasLas Posadas is a nine-day holiday with origins in Spain, now celebrated in Mexico, Guatemala and parts of the Southwestern United States from December 16 thru 24. Its roots are in Catholicism but several different branches of Christian Latinos follow the tradition. During the celebration, a procession (or novena) moves from house to house (posadas is Spanish for “lodgings”), with a candle inside a paper luminaria, stopping at each home to pray and usually ending at a church or similar place of worship, where the celebration continues with caroling, feasting and opening star-shaped piñatas to reveal the treasures inside.
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Eid-al-AdhaEid-al-Adha is an important Islamic holiday celebrated worldwide to honor the willingness of the prophet Abraham to sacrifice his first-born, Ishmael, on God’s command. Also known as the Feast of the Sacrifice, the celebration takes place based on the Islamic lunar calendar; in 2015 the dates are September 23 and 24. Families traditionally dress in their finest clothing and pray together at a mosque. They also sacrifice their best halal domestic animals as a symbol of Abraham’s sacrifice, and prepare a community feast that is shared with family, friends, neighbors and the poor.
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Diwali“Diwali” is a contraction of a word meaning “row of lamps” and is an official holiday in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Myanmar, among others. Based on the Hindu Lunisolar calendar, this year the five-day festival begins on November 11. Diwali celebrates the attainment of nirvana by Indian sage Mahavira and the anniversary of Hindu religious leader Swami Dayanand’s death. People light small clay lamps or paper kites and set them free in water or the sky to symbolize the victory of good over evil.
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Bodhi DayBodhi Day celebrates the day that the historical Buddha (Siddhartha Gautama) experienced enlightenment, or bodhi in Sanskrit. Bodhi Day takes place on the eighth day of the twelfth lunar month of the Chinese calendar, or December 8. Also known as the Day of Enlightenment, it is celebrated by Buddhists worldwide through additional meditation, study of the Dharma, chanting of Buddhist sutras and performing kind acts towards. Some Buddhists celebrate with a traditional meal of tea and cake.
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Winter SolsticeWinter Solstice is an astronomical event that takes place in the Northern Hemisphere on December 21 (or 22 in some texts). In many cultures, it signifies the turning point, as the longest night of the year and the beginning longer days meet. For instance, Yaldā or Shabe Chelle is a Persian festival that signifies the victory of light and goodness over darkness and evil, celebrated by staying up late or all night and feasting on nuts, pomegranates and watermelons –the red color invokes the crimson hues of dawn. In Neopaganism tradition, this ancient celebration is called Yule – the word yuletide is first used as early as 1475.
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New Year’s EveNew Year’s Eve is celebrated all over the world on December 31, the last day of the Gregorian year. Most celebratory traditions revolve around evening gatherings with family and friends, reveling, singing, dancing, feasting and watching fireworks at the stroke of midnight, when the year moves ahead by one.
Whatever holiday you and yours celebrate, we make gift-giving easy with custom holiday ideas. Include one free logo, photo or clip art with no set-up fees and unlimited text. We’ll email you a free digital proof by the next business day. Most orders ship within two business days of approval and payment.
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Hexagon Chrystal GlassDesign it yourself with corporate logo, family name, a season’s greeting and more! Include one free logo, photo or clip art with no set-up fees and no character limit. Each ornament comes with a gold or silver string for hanging. We offer quantity discounts on custom products and gifts.
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Season’s Greetings for a happy, healthy holiday from PlaqueMaker.-Johnny Marks, Songwriter
What are the colors traditionally associated with Christmas? Red and Green are quite popular; so are Silver, Gold, White and Blue. Why do we have them and what do the colors represent?
Christmas colors and their meanings are passed down from the customs of Western and Northern Europe, where Christmas takes place in the cold, dark winter season. For instance, Europeans would tell Bible stories or stage Paradise plays, often on Christmas Eve. A pine tree with “ornaments” of red apples would stand in for the Paradise tree in the Garden of Eden. Roman citizens would exchange evergreen branches in January as a sign of good luck. The ancient Egyptians would decorate with palm branches during mid-winter festivals. These traditions have influenced the color palate of our modern holiday season. Here’s more:
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PlaqueMaker offers high-quality, personalized plaques, signs, awards, tags, memorials and gifts for any occasion on any budget. Whether in Red, Green, Silver, Gold, White or Blue – choose from metal, wood, plastic or glass to make our plaques your own!
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● The gift of gold is associated with kings, since Jesus is considered by Christians as the King of Kings
● The gift of frankincense is a promise of worship, since the perfume is used in Jewish ceremony
● The gift of myrrh is an omen of Jesus’ suffering, since the fragrance is used for Jewish burials
Eventually, Christians also began giving gifts at birthdays, too.
The joyous worship of the Three Magi through gift giving was originally remembered on January 6, the Feast of Epiphany, also by giving presents. In the church calendar, the time from Christ’s birth to Epiphany – from December 25 through January 6 – is recognized in modern times as the “Twelve Days of Christmas.” Over the years, people began to give gifts on Christmas Day rather than on Epiphany. The rest is modern history.
The ancient Church observed Christmas as a holy day; to the modern world, December 25 is celebrated as a holiday. Giving Christmas gifts became more popular after the Middle Ages. By the time North and South America were discovered, many settlers in the New World were already giving gifts at Christmas – although early French and English settlers were more likely to give gifts at the New Year or at Epiphany.
Who introduced St. Nicholas? Why, the early Dutch settlers to America, of course. And with that comes the custom of hanging stockings.
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PlaqueMaker Featured Item – Circle Crystal Personalized Christmas OrnamentBrighten the tradition of gift giving at Christmas with our beautiful 3-inch circle crystal ornament. Personalize with family name, year or another custom message. Create corporate gifts for clients and employees. Offer ornaments as a promotion to donors for your next fundraiser. Each ornament comes in a gift box with silver string for hanging.
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to Religious Art,![\"Menorah](\"/core/media/media.nl?id=1043741&c=611182&h=QLFr0YHDKkqbXKt7E0B09ItASST1eWmhpA5AnUj_s8rU2LhM\")
Kids Art,![\"Frog](\"/core/media/media.nl?id=1043740&c=611182&h=tftyomP5Ahmlx9UGvrLmf2NUz8tq5QynL2SHNMRYcMXHGQBG\")
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Before the use of computers in desktop publishing, designers would hand-cut images from publications such as books, newspapers and magazines and use them to design another work of art or publishing project. Artists would paste the “clipped art” onto a paper layout of the new artwork with rubber cement, then add words through phototypesetting. The finished layout, called a mechanical, is photographed by a camera, then sent on to the printing presses for publication. Wow – this was a time consuming process! Ultimately, the cut-out printed art came to be known as “clip art.”
The first library of professionally drawn clip art came standard on the IBM VCN ExecuVision PC in 1983. The introduction of the Macintosh’s graphical user interface (GUI) in 1984, plus the LaserWriter laser printer and PageMaker in 1985, made desktop publishing available on consumer desktop computers. After this, the use of clip art really started to take off. With the advent of electronic clip art, the term clip art became a household word.
","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_timg_img_alt":"A row of Holiday clipart thumbnail","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_subheading":"","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_pinned_to":"","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_post_category":"101","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_post_tags":"Occasions, Christmas, ClipArt","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_hdr_image_alt":"A row of Holiday clipart","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_header_image":"1043736","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_thumbnail_img":"1043738","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_pub_date":"12/6/2021 8:00:00 am"}},{"name":"Corporate Gift Buying Checklist - Company Policy","urlPath":"blog/corporate-gift-buying-checklist-company-policy","url":"corporate-gift-buying-checklist-company-policy","template":"default","addition_to_head":"","page_title":"Corporate Gift Buying Checklist - Company Policy | PlaqueMaker","page_header":"Corporate Gift Buying Checklist - Company Policy","meta_description":"Finding that perfect corporate gift for your clients or your employees has never been easier. That makes corporate gift buying less stressful and more fun!","meta_keywords":"Occasions, Employees, Corporate, Christmas, Ornament","customrecorddata":"237","type":1,"pageTypeName":"ext-blog-post","customrecordscriptid":"CUSTOMRECORD_SC_BLOG_PAGE_TYPE_POST","cmscreatable":true,"fields":{"custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_author":"1","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_excerpt":"","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_content":"Finding that perfect corporate gift for your clients or your employees has never been easier. If you adopt an attitude of giving, that makes corporate gift buying less stressful and more fun! Once you start looking, you’ll find that the vast selection of gift ideas and products available from us are sure to satisfy all of your gift-giving needs. What’s more – personalized and custom engraved gift ideas can go one step further to convey that special feeling or message you want with a corporate gift.
Before you settle for a “tried and true” corporate gift, such as fruit baskets, calendars, gift certificates, charity donations, branded products, flowers or wine (all top choices for corporate gifts these days), consider this:
Many corporations, government offices and other enterprises will have a written policy that sets a limit on the dollar value of a gift or even prohibits gift-giving altogether. Not only should you know your own company’s policy, you should check with your clients about their company policy, so they don’t have to return any gift that may be inappropriate.
Generally, business gifts are tax deductible in the United States, up to $25 per person for the tax year – excluding things like packaging or mailing the gift. Also, depending on the business structure of your company, you can be subject to different rules. Be sure to review the IRS rules, which also change on a yearly basis.
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Personalize Holiday Ornaments at PlaqueMakerShare the warmth of the holidays with clients and employees by giving custom engraved ornaments. Available in a variety of shapes and sizes, each ornament can include names, year, a special message, company logo, or a photo or holiday-themed clipart. You design it (with help from our expert customer service specialists, if you’d like)! Choose from crystal, bamboo, and faux leather! Each ornament comes with a gold metallic string for hanging and are individually packaged. We offer quantity discounts on custom products and gifts.
","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_timg_img_alt":"Corporate Gift Buying Checklist Company Policy Thumbnail","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_subheading":"","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_pinned_to":"","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_post_category":"101","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_post_tags":"Occasions, Employees, Corporate, Christmas, CorporateGiftBuyingChecklist, Ornament","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_hdr_image_alt":"Corporate Gift Buying Checklist Company Policy","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_header_image":"1043764","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_thumbnail_img":"1043765","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_pub_date":"12/7/2021 8:00:00 am"}},{"name":"Corporate Gift Buying Checklist - Decide What to Give","urlPath":"blog/corporate-gift-buying-checklist-decide-what-to-give","url":"corporate-gift-buying-checklist-decide-what-to-give","template":"default","addition_to_head":"","page_title":"Corporate Gift Buying Checklist - What to Give | PlaqueMaker","page_header":"Corporate Gift Buying Checklist - Decide What to Give","meta_description":"Personalized custom gifts convey that festive feeling you want with a corporate holiday gift. Here’s another Corporate Gift Buying Checklist installment.","meta_keywords":"Occasions, Employees, Corporate, Christmas, Corporate Gift Buying Checklist, Plaques","customrecorddata":"238","type":1,"pageTypeName":"ext-blog-post","customrecordscriptid":"CUSTOMRECORD_SC_BLOG_PAGE_TYPE_POST","cmscreatable":true,"fields":{"custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_author":"1","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_excerpt":"","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_content":"Here’s another installment of our Corporate Gift Buying Checklist. How do you choose that perfect corporate gift for your clients and your employees?
The biggest and most time-consuming challenge of any gift buying is knowing what to buy! You can consider singular presents for particular clients or employees, although it may be difficult to know their personal likes and dislikes. These types of gifts are best when you know the client or employee’s personal preferences, such as hobbies and interests. You can also consider one gift that you buy in bulk and customize for recipients with their names, dates or special messages.
Keep in mind that every country and culture will have their own rules regarding corporate gift giving that may apply to your client list or staff – especially if you do business globally. As an example, a gift is never wrapped in white if you are in China, because the color white symbolizes death.
The “holiday season” also means different things to different cultures. For instance, here’s a list of dates for the various upcoming holidays:
September 15, 2021 – Yom Kippur (Jewish)
November 4, 2021 – Diwali (Hindu)
November 25, 2021 – Thanksgiving Day (Interfaith)
December 8, 2021 – Bodhi Day (Buddhist)
December 16, 2021 – Posadas Navidenas (Christian)
December 21, 2021 – Yule/Winter Solstice (Interfaith)
December 25, 2021 – Christmas Day (Christian) and the start of Hanukkah (Jewish)
December 26, 2021 – Kwanzaa (African American)
January 1, 2017 – New Year’s Day (Interfaith)
Planning in advance to find the most appropriate gift based on what you know about your clients and employees. They’ll appreciate it, and thank you for your thoughtfulness.
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Personalize Plaques for Holiday Gifts at PlaqueMakerShare favorite moments of your company’s history, design inspirational sayings or thank clients and employees for all the good things they do with our custom holiday gift plaques. We offer full-color and engraved styles. Our plaques may be printed with your message and full color logo or clip art.
Take a look at other installments of our Corporate Gift Buying Checklist here.
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Most likely, your company’s reputation within the global community, its brand and corporate image are important to you. Whatever business gift you send on behalf of your company, you will want it to represent your corporate image. You can purchase quality gifts that reflect favorably on your reputation without breaking your budget.
The right corporate gift for your clients and employees deserves gift-wrapping that is just as special. Spend the time and money on in-house gift packaging or let PlaqueMaker gift-wrap your personalized gifts! You can even add a special note. This extra touch will show how much you value the relationship.
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Personalize Holiday Gift Pen Sets at PlaqueMakerOur engraved wooden pen sets are a gift-giving classic any corporate client or staff member will treasure. Choose from eco-friendly bamboo or light maple. Customize with text on the pen or the case, or upgrade and engrave both.
Read about other points from our Corporate Gift Buying Checklist, such as checking company policies and deciding what to buy.
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While you’re getting ready to show what your clients mean to you, consider the following on our checklist:
Sure, you could simply sign that corporate holiday greeting card and include it with your present. To make a more lasting impression, though – try sharing your tidings of great joy with a hand written note instead. Not only will you delight your recipients, they’ll probably keep your business top-of-mind for future reference.
Here’s another idea: If your handwriting is less than legible, consider selecting the gift wrapping option with your order. You can then include a personalized note as part of your gift!
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Personalize Holiday Gift Coasters at PlaqueMakerOur coasters add a personal touch to any lobby, conference room or office. Customize with holiday message, corporate logo, photo or Clip art.
Read about other points from our Corporate Gift Buying Checklist, such as checking company policies, deciding what to buy and quality first.
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Your generosity can build even stronger relationships with your clients, who deserve to be thanked for the business they bring to your company.
Your thoughtfulness can benefit employee morale, by letting your staff know that you value their hard work. In turn, they will not only enjoy the appreciation, they are likely to work even harder to make their company a success.
Your gift giving is also an effective way to build awareness for your company. When a client receives a personalized gift with a corporate logo, contact information and a custom message on it, they will remember your business every time they use it – possibly with affection!
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Personalize Holiday Gift Keychains at PlaqueMakerOur Customized Keychains can be a daily reminder for your employees and clients of just how special they are to you and how special your company is to them. Customize with holiday message, corporate logo, photo or clip art.
Read about other points from our Corporate Gift Buying Checklist, such as checking company policies, deciding what to buy, quality first and delivery personally.
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Gifting brings with it a unique ability to enhance the personal connection between the giver and the recipient. Unlike incentives with defined performance requirements or promotional specialties that include blatant branding or advertising messages, gift giving can build a sense of partnership with valued business associates in a cost effective way. Gifting even differs from recognition programs because it has a spontaneous, oh-you-shouldn’t-have quality to it. This doesn’t mean there is no plus side on the bottom line, however.
Research conducted by the Promotional Products Association International (PPAI) shows that corporate gift givers are twice as likely to increase their chances of being contacted by a recipient as those who don’t have a gift program. Because costs are relatively low compared to other elements of an overall marketing plan, gift giving performs nicely as a long-term relationship-building process with infinite feel-good benefits.
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Personalize Holiday Gift Wine Sets at PlaqueMakerFor the client, employee or even prospective customer who is a wine expert, our elegant or eco-friendly wood wine set makes a thoughtful corporate gift for the holidays. Each box holds one bottle of wine (not included) and includes a foil cutter, spout, stopper and corkscrew – essential tools for a personalized tasting experience. Customize with names, year, holiday greeting, quote or your own special message, as well as corporate logo, photo or clip art.
Read about other points from our Corporate Gift Buying Checklist, such as checking company policies, deciding what to buy, quality first, delivery personally and giving & receiving.
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While you may already have decorations stored away somewhere in your garage, it’s always nice to freshen up the decorations and go with a new look.
If you’re looking for some new frighteningly fun Halloween decoration ideas, you have come to the right place. Let’s break down some of the best ones together.
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If you have a big tree in your front yard or a nice overhang in front of your own door, these cocoon corpse decorations will offer a fun and spooky fright. The fun thing about these is that they are actually human-sized, which gives them a very realistic appearance.
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If you have a long, spooky walkway from the sidewalk to your front door, there is no better way to light the way for your trick or treaters than getting these light-up ghosts that are battery operated and easily stick into the ground. This will light up the walkway and give your visitors a clear path that they can follow on their way to the candy that they are in search of.
The ringing of the doorbell and getting candy is obviously one of the key parts of Halloween. Why not make even that ringing of the doorbell a bit spooky and special for the trick or treaters that visit you this Halloween? This super fun doorbell has an eye that lights up and moves around so that the doorbell sound itself is not the classic ring, but instead spooky sounds that will send a chill down the spines of anyone who rings it. Just make sure that you are seated nearby so you do not accidentally miss the rings.
Now that you have this quick list, start going out there and get your shopping or online ordering done before it is too late.
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Create your own metal Gift Tags for your DIY gifts from PlaqueMaker’s large selection of tags. Perfect for presents that you make yourself or for gifts that are so special, they need no wrapping.
Design custom gift tags online, from any size or shape up to 4 inches by 2 inches. Customize your gift tags with your name, recipient’s name or holiday message. Choose from stainless steel, brass; or white, gold or silver aluminum styles. Peruse our holiday clipart and create your gift tag all on your own!
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No need to wait! Create your DIY custom engraved gift tags today.Beautifully personalized, our tags are not only easy to customize, they can create the kind of presentation only the finest gift can make – straight from the heart.
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“The ordering process is easy to navigate and the finished product is exactly what I was looking for.”–Wallace
“I feel very confident in PlaqueMaker’s products and staff. I work with a research center at the University of Hawai‘i and the plaques we order are statements of appreciation and recognition to high ranking state government and military advisors. We enjoy receiving the proofs displaying accurate representation of our message before placing our order and PlaqueMaker is able to ship the products to us in the islands expediently when necessary. I have had only positive experiences with PlaqueMaker.”–Bruso
“I am extremely pleased with my order and the customer service!”–Laudun
“The glass name plate that I ordered is made beautifully, well beyond my expectations for its price and it arrived within five days from the initial order date, earlier than predicted. I will recommend this company to all my friends!”–Bilodeau
“PlaqueMaker.com produced a high-quality plaque with a very quick turn-around. I received frequent e-mails asking for confirmation of mock-up, delivery timelines, and so on. Top-notch outfit and I will use them again.”–Mark O
“Ordering is simple … when we changed our mind on size, a second proof was available within eight hours … it is a great on-line shopping experience!”–S. Geyer
“The plaque is exactly what I expected, well made and designed to last. The service department contacted me to make sure they had all the details correct. I would order from this company again.”–Verardo
”Beautifully made! Awesome job!”–Patterson
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Create Personalized Plaques & More at PlaqueMakerLike this custom laser engraved red alder Happy Holidays wood photo frame that is sure to brighten your mantle. Laser engraved with the words Happy Holidays and festive ornaments, you can add your family’s name for a simple, thoughtful gift for Christmas and other winter holidays. Just click the picture for a link to the PlaqueMaker.com design page.
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Round yon virgin Mother and Child,
Holy infant so tender and mild,
Sleep in heavenly peace, Sleep in heavenly peace.
Silent night, holy night, shepherds quake at the sight,
Glories stream from heaven afar, heavenly hosts sing Alleluia.
Christ the Savior is born, Christ the Savior is born.
Silent night, holy night,
Son of God, love’s pure light,
Radiant beams from thy holy face, with the dawn of redeeming grace,
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth,
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth.
Silent night, holy night, wondrous star, lend thy light;
With the angels let us sing,
Alleluia to our King.
Christ the Savior is born,
Christ the Savior is born.
Silent Night is translated into over 300 languages and is one of the most popular carols of all time. In 2011, UNESCO declares Silent Night part of our “intangible cultural heritage.” It is also included in the Intangible Cultural Heritage in Austria, thanks to the Silent Night Society. The song will be included in the European Union Songbook 2016, a project founded in Copenhagen dedicated to compiling a songbook for people from all European Union member states.
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Share If You Like Ho Ho HoPopularized in the United States and Canada in the 19th century through poem and caricature, Santa Claus has quite the joyous social media profile: he is a portly, white-bearded guy with eyes that sparkle behind tiny round spectacles (Warby Parker’s perhaps?). He wears grand threads of red with fluffy white collar and cuffs and a black leather belt with boots to match – plus he carries a humongous bag full of gifts for the young and young at heart.
They say that Santa makes a list of all children everywhere. Depending on their behavior during the year, each child lands in one of two categories. Then, Santa delivers presents such as toys and candy to all the good children the world over, while all the bad kids get coal in their stockings –or worse. This all occurs on one single night: Christmas Eve. Santa accomplishes this feat with the help of elves who make toys in his workshop at the North Pole and flying reindeer to pull his sleigh. Ride on, Santa!
The “naughty” or “nice” part of Santa’s idol-ness is really etched on our devices with the 1934 song, Santa Claus Is Coming to Town.
You better watch out, You better not cry
You better not pout, I’m telling you why
Santa Claus is comin’ to town
He’s making a list, He’s checking it twice
He’s gonna find out
Who’s naughty or nice
Santa Claus is comin’ to town
He sees you when you’re sleeping, He knows when you’re awake
He knows if you’ve been bad or good
So be good for goodness sake
Santa Claus is comin’ to town
The kids in girl and boyland, Will have a jubilee
They’re gonna build a toyland, All around the Christmas tree
So you better watch out, You better not cry
You better not pout, I’m telling you why
Santa Claus is comin’ to town
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Celebrate with an Engraved “Naughty or Nice” Mugs at PlaqueMakerDid you make the nice list? You tell Santa on this fun white ceramic mug. A fun engraving showing Santa that you at least tried this year. These mugs are perfect for sitting by the fire with cocoa on Christmas Eve! Each holds eleven fluid ounces. Hand wash only and microwave safe.
","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_timg_img_alt":"A naughty or nice list text to a Christmas Tree Thumbnail","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_subheading":"","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_pinned_to":"","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_post_category":"101","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_post_tags":"CoffeeMug, Occasions, Christmas, Santa","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_hdr_image_alt":"A naughty or nice list text to a Christmas Tree","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_header_image":"1045772","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_thumbnail_img":"1045770","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_pub_date":"12/17/2021 8:00:00 am"}},{"name":"The Secret Santa Tradition","urlPath":"blog/the-secret-santa-tradition","url":"the-secret-santa-tradition","template":"default","addition_to_head":"","page_title":"The Secret Santa Tradition | PlaqueMaker","page_header":"The Secret Santa Tradition","meta_description":"One of the most popular gift exchanges, Secret Santa is an unusual Christmas tradition where gift giving is the focus and the giver is anonymous.","meta_keywords":"Occasions, Christmas, Santa, Photo Gift","customrecorddata":"248","type":1,"pageTypeName":"ext-blog-post","customrecordscriptid":"CUSTOMRECORD_SC_BLOG_PAGE_TYPE_POST","cmscreatable":true,"fields":{"custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_author":"1","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_excerpt":"","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_content":"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.
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Random Acts of KindnessThe original “Secret Santa” is the American philanthropist Larry Dean Stewart, who founded the Society of Secret Santas and handed out $100 bills to people on the streets of Kansas City anonymously for 26 years. His story is a lesson in generosity…
After graduating college, Larry finds himself broke and living in his car in Houston, Texas. One day, with his stomach growling, Larry goes into a diner for a meal, even though he has no way to settle the bill. He pretends he’s forgotten his wallet … although the owner of the diner not only spots the fib, he spots Larry 20, by handing him a twenty-dollar bill and saying, “Oh, you must have dropped this.”
Larry never forgets this kindness and right then, decides to pay it forward. Just one year later, he again finds himself unemployed a week before Christmas. This time, though –he notices a carhop at a food stop is wearing no coat, and it’s cold outside. Once he realizes that she cannot afford to buy one, Larry gives her a twenty-dollar bill to pay for his two-dollar meal.
This is the first of 26 years’ worth of random acts of kindness. Larry goes on to make millions in Kansas City’s cable TV and long distance phone service industry, giving away $1.6 million, $100 at a time and always anonymously.
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Variations on Secret SantaBased on the original concept of the mystery gift-giver and the inspiration of Larry Dean Stewart, there are now variations of the tradition.
● White Elephant – Each participant brings a gift to the party that is wrapped in a way that disguises what it is. Participants draw names from a hat to choose one gift at a time. Once opened, they have the choice of keeping the gift, opening another gift or stealing a previously opened gift. Also known as The Thieving Secret Santa, Yankee Swap, Devil’s Santa, Dirty Santa and the Grinch Game.
● Casino Santa – Participants can choose either gift or money.
● Conspiracy Santa – Participants “conspire” together to gift a single person with a present.
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Create Personalized Secret Santa Gifts at PlaqueMakerOur custom picture frames display treasured photos in an elegant way. Personalized engraved picture frames are a popular photo gift item for Secret Santa gift exchanges, holidays, weddings and anniversaries –and are distinctive enough for special awards such as employee excellence or sponsor recognition. We’ll even print your digital photo for free. Your personalized message and artwork are laser engraved into the wood. Includes a built-in easel for freestanding display.
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Modern Christmas Tree TraditionThe Christmas tree tradition as we now know it began in the 16th century when devout Christians in Germany brought decorated trees into their homes. Sometimes the trees were evergreens and sometimes wood pyramids were decorated with evergreens. Martin Luther, a Protestant reformer of the time is credited with being the first to add lighted candles to a tree, which for him recaptures the brilliance of stars twinkling amidst evergreens.
As late as the 1840s Christmas trees were seen as pagan symbols and not accepted by most Americans. To the New England Puritans, Christmas is sacred, not worthy of the “pagan mockery” of such frivolous observance. What’s more, Oliver Cromwell preached against “the heathen traditions” of Christmas carols, decorated trees and any joyful expression that desecrated “that sacred event.” For them, only a church service would do. As early as 1659, the State of Massachusetts actually had a law making any festive observance of December 25 a penal offense. This continues until the 19th century, when the influx of German and Irish immigrants … and the popularity of Queen Victoria undermine puritan sensibility. After the Queen and her German Prince Albert are sketched with their children around a Christmas tree in the Illustrated London News, the tradition became quite fashionable in Britain and with east coast American society.
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Popularity of Decorations RisesBy the 1890s Christmas ornaments were arriving from Germany and Christmas tree popularity was on the rise around the U.S. While Europeans decorated small trees, Americans liked their Christmas trees to reach from floor to ceiling, decorated mainly with homemade ornaments, apples, berries, nuts, marzipan cookies and popcorn. Finally, electricity allowed Christmas trees to glow with lights for days on end. Nowadays, the giant Christmas tree on display at Rockefeller Center in New York is laden with over 25,000 Christmas lights – and Christmas trees are also a tradition in Canada, Mexico, Greenland, Guatemala, Brazil, Ireland, Norway, Ukraine, Spain, Italy, the Philippines – even China and Japan, in addition to Germany, Britain and the United States.
1. Christmas trees have been sold commercially in the United States since about 1850.
2. Christmas tree farms produce 34 to 36 million Christmas trees each year – about 98% of all Christmas trees.
3. Christmas trees are grown in all 50 states including Hawaii and Alaska, with California, Oregon, Michigan, Washington, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina top producing states.
4. More than 1,000,000 acres of land have been planted with Christmas trees.
5. On average, over 2,000 Christmas trees are planted per acre and 77 million are planted each year.
6. Christmas trees generally take six to eight years to mature and most are cut weeks before they are shipped to a retail outlet.
7. In the first week, a Christmas tree in your home will consume as much as a quart of water per day
8. The tallest living Christmas tree is believed to be the 122-foot, 91-year-old Douglas fir in the town of Woodinville, Washington.
9. Between 1887 and 1933, the Christmas Ship, a fishing schooner from Michigan, would tie up at the Clark Street bridge and sell spruce trees to Chicagoans.
10. In 1912, the first community Christmas tree in the United States was erected in New York City.
11. In 1923, President Calvin Coolidge started the National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony now held every year on the White House lawn.
12. The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree tradition began in 1933. Franklin Pierce, the 14th President, brought the Christmas tree tradition to the White House.
13. In 1963, the National Christmas Tree was not lit until December 22, after the national 30-day period of mourning following the assassination of President Kennedy.
14. Since 1966, the National Christmas Tree Association has given a Christmas tree to the President and first family.
15. In 1979, the National Christmas Tree was adorned with one lighted ornament at the top, in honor of the American hostages in Iran.
16. In 1984, when the National Christmas Tree was lit on December 13, temperatures were in the 70s making it one of the warmest tree lightings in history.
17. The Christmas tree industry employs about 100,000 people.
18. Thomas Edison’s assistants came up with the idea of electric lights for Christmas trees.
19. Teddy Roosevelt banned the Christmas tree from the White House for environmental reasons.
20. Tinsel was once banned by the government because it contained lead. Now it’s made of plastic.
21. Never burn your Christmas tree in the fireplace. It can contribute to creosote buildup.
22. In the past, trees such as cherry and hawthorns were also used as Christmas trees.
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Make Your Own Family Tree at PlaqueMakerThis 24″x36″ custom engraved Solid Cherry Family Tree Plaque is a wonderful gift for any grandparent, genealogy enthusiast or family member. Each family tree is hand drawn and personalized with laser engraving onto solid wood plaques. Find out more about tracing your ancestry on this blog.
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Whether you’re a corporate HR rep looking for the ideal employee present or a Mom who’s looking for that special something for your child who has everything, customizable plaques are a great way to share favorite life events, display inspiring quotes, pay tribute to memorable words, immortalize treasured images, or simply thank family and friends for all the good things they do.
We offer full-color and engraved styles in a variety of materials including custom color metal, laser metal, engraved glass, bamboo and cherry wood, or stainless steel, copper, bronze, titanium or brass mounted to a coated board, or you can upgrade to solid wood or glass.
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Holiday Group Photo PlaquesRemember festive events with a personalized holiday Group Photo Plaque. Our plaques may be printed with your message, full color logo or clip art. Take advantage of our quantity discounts on custom products and gifts – these are ideal for employee holiday gift giving. As always, we’ll email you a free digital proof by the next business day. Most orders ship within two business days of approval and payment.
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Family Plaque – Add the family’s name to this wood plaque made from natural bamboo- a modern yet cozy touch to any décor.
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Uninspired by the same old holiday gift selection out there? Create something truly unique and wonderful at PlaqueMaker – treasured keepsakes that can become holiday traditions for you and your loved ones.
We offer a wide variety of customizable gifts for all ages, such as beautiful \nphoto frames, \nfamily celebration plaques, \nholiday coffee cups, \nfestive shot glasses and \nflasks, \ngame sets for family game night, \n\nbamboo welcome signs, \nwine cases that include all the accouterments, \nmemorial crosses, \nfamily trees, \nclassic crystal ornaments and \nmany more personalized gifts.
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\n\n\nAdd a personal touch to any holiday occasion by choosing a custom engraved gift from PlaqueMaker. With our wide selection of materials and high quality printing and production, you’re sure to make a lasting impression – all within your budget! On many gift items, you can even choose a color printing upgrade, so your gift will have that vivid full color WOW!
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\n\n\nMost custom gifts ship within two business days of approval and payment. Check the season’s Holiday Shipping Schedule for delivery options.
We believe every day is a reason to celebrate and today, we’re celebrating you –our customers- and wishing you the best of the season!
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Make your New Year’s Eve party unique with personalized shot glasses. It’s a little more than a week away, so you still have time to create a custom party favor to commemorate the specialness of the evening –and wow your guests at the same time.
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With words and pictures, ceremony and song?
Remember those that touch your life … relatives, friends, pets, mentors …with a special memorial you design yourself.
Our custom-designed memorials and remembrance gifts include grave markers and headstones, urns, family tree plaques, signs, bench plaques and crosses available in granite or marble stone, wood and metal. Personalize them for indoor and outdoor use with names, dates, quotes and dedications, as well as a personal photo or artwork.
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“Quality work at a very reasonable price.”–Anthony Cataline
“Easy online ordering.”–CL
“Exactly what I wanted.”–Jim Ainslie
“Why go anywhere else? It is all right here at your fingertips.”–Aaron Houston
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If we never take a moment to celebrate what we’ve accomplished, we will never feel good enough. We may be driven, motivated, constantly moving forward to keep achieving what we set out to do. Pausing for a celebratory moment can make us feel like we’re putting the focus of reaching our potential on hold.
Rather than thinking that a celebration is a stagnant moment in time, consider that kudo an acknowledgment of progress. When we recognize success as it arrives, it gives us the green light to keep challenging ourselves, day after day.
1. To turn the good into more good – Learn to use what’s working to inspire using more of what’s working, when it comes to achieving goals.
2. To cultivate a positive mindset – A large part of success is motivated by state of mind. Focusing on what we’ve accomplished, rather than what we still have to do, goes a long way to developing a success mindset. We start to see ourselves as people who are successful, not people who are trying to become successful. A powerful motivator is in the magic of momentum.
3. To feel good – One of the best reasons to celebrate success is simply that it feels good. There’s even a scientific reason why it feels good when we celebrate success: that “neurohappy” chemical dopamine is released into our brains when we achieve something, and it feels so good, we want more of it.
4. To have gratitude – The iconic writer Ralph Waldo Emerson says, “Watch your thoughts; they become words. Watch your words; they become actions. Watch your actions; they become habits. Watch your habits; they become character. Character is everything.” We all know that stress and disappointment is part of daily life. We don’t necessarily have to allow this to take center stage in our lives. Be grateful for positive things -no matter how small- and we’ll be prone to notice and celebrate even more accomplishments.
5. To share success – If we’re successful -and we start acting like it, sharing our success- other people will acknowledge it, too. The excitement, support and happiness they display will help you savor the success for an even longer time.
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Create Personalized Royal Diamond Crystal Awards at PlaqueMakerLook for ways to keep reminding yourself of what you have accomplished. After all, they are all successes; keep them front and center. Our custom Royal Diamond Crystal trophies are a perfect choice for honorees, retirees and lifetime achievement awards. Color printing is available; add a presentation box to your order for gift-giving or recognition ceremonies.
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“PlaqueMaker beat out the competition hands down,” Ricki tells us. “I had a fairly low quality photo to work with, but really wanted it to be engraved on the plaque. PlaqueMaker worked with me to ensure the important photo details were captured in the engraving.”
Ricki’s organization receives the plaque within a few days of ordering it, and it is now displayed proudly. “I highly recommend this business and will trust them with any future orders I may need.” Well done, Ricki!
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Personalize Custom Engraved Award Plaques at PlaqueMakerPlaqueMaker offers high-quality personalized award plaques for any occasion for any budget. Choose from metal, wood, plastic or glass to make our plaques your own! We work with you to create the most pleasing commemorative plaque, whether it’s recognizing star employees or telling loved ones how much you care. Include one free logo, photo or clip art with no set-up fees and no character limit.
Once you submit your order, a quote and proof will be emailed to you within one business day. Your order will ship from our warehouse two days after you approve your final design.
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● Recognizes innovators and inventors
● Motivates original thinking
● Builds camaraderie
● Honors the value of intellectual property
● Encourages greater productivity
● Reflects the corporate brand, tone and voice
with Patent Incentive Programs and patent displays.
Whether your company provides technology, manufacturing or design services, to protect and incentivize product innovation, many companies offer their employees a Patent Incentive Program (PIP), especially in the cutting-edge business of high tech. The race to release the next “it” product is enough of a reason for companies to protect their investment and prevent their new products from being copied, once they are introduced to the market. The patenting process requires time and money, utilizing several steps from vetting the idea to testing for viability before the invention is submitted for a patent. PIPs are a way for companies to compensate or recognize inventors and their teams for their work throughout the process.
Patent plaques and wall displays are effective ways to help create an innovative office environment and show how much you value your staff. Displaying the details of a patent acknowledgment letter, which typically include the inventor or company name, the patent number and title, the issue date as well as a brief description of the invention, is a modern and tasteful way to show gratitude and acknowledgement.
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Personalize Custom Engraved Patent Award Plaques at PlaqueMakerSince the use of a patent plaque is not required as part of the legal process of applying for a patent, the customization and design is open to the interpretation of the inventor. Choose from custom wall plates, plaques in different sizes mounting on wood board or acrylic, glass patent plaques or boardroom patent plaques. Design may include the inventor’s name, USPTO seal and side ribbon. Trademark plaques are also available. In addition, corporations enjoy quantity discounts on custom products.
","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_timg_img_alt":"Silver Patent Plaque on Wall Thumbnail","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_subheading":"","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_pinned_to":"","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_post_category":"105","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_post_tags":"PatentPlaque, Corporate, Employees, Recognition","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_hdr_image_alt":"Silver Patent Plaque on Wall","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_header_image":"1046863","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_thumbnail_img":"1046864","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_pub_date":"12/30/2021 8:00:00 am"}},{"name":"National Hobby Month","urlPath":"blog/national-hobby-month","url":"national-hobby-month","template":"default","addition_to_head":"","page_title":"National Hobby Month | PlaqueMaker","page_header":"National Hobby Month","meta_description":"January is National Hobby Month. They say the happiest people have hobbies they love. Hobbies keep us interested in life, passionate and full of energy.","meta_keywords":"Celebration, Occasions","customrecorddata":"262","type":1,"pageTypeName":"ext-blog-post","customrecordscriptid":"CUSTOMRECORD_SC_BLOG_PAGE_TYPE_POST","cmscreatable":true,"fields":{"custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_author":"1","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_excerpt":"","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_content":"They say the happiest people have hobbies they love. Mindful living experts agree. Hobbies keep us interested in life, passionate and full of energy. If you keep your hobby at the top of your “to do” list, it can enrich your life, last a lifetime and “be a tender friend as you age,” says Dr. Kathleen Hall, author of Mindful Living Everyday. In addition, people who have a hobby are willing to spend more money on something that they get pleasure and relaxation from doing in their spare time.
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How to Celebrate National Hobby MonthIf you don’t have a hobby, celebrate National Hobby Month by discovering what you love today. Here’s how:
1. Figure out which of your interests can be a new hobby. Everyone has something they enjoy doing in their leisure time. Choose one that shows potential for enriching your life.
2. Make a list of related activities for your hobby. For instance, if you enjoy cooking, list new recipes, cookbooks, lessons and kitchen gadgets you’d like to try.
3. Search online for ideas. Hobsess is a great place to go, not only to find a hobby, you’ll find hobby experts. Pinterest and Facebook are filled with shared images that’ll spark ideas. Search YouTube for tutorial videos, such as playing a sport like golf.
4. Commit to your new hobby. Become a beginner and move through the experience to an expert. It starts with creativity and self-encouragement and moves toward satisfaction – it’ll never end!
5. Find someone who enjoys the same hobby. This will help you stick with it. Ask family and friends – you may be interested in the same kinds of hobbies as your brother or best friend – y’all can pursue hobbies together.
6. Take a class. Many public places, including libraries, community centers, craft stores, restaurants and other businesses, and organizations such as clubs, societies, sports groups and more offer classes, which are the best interaction with other people with the same interests as you.
7. Evaluate if you are satisfied with your new hobby. Have you been recognized for your expertise? Won any races or awards – or simply come close? Does it matter? Are you happy and you know it? Now’s the time to decide whether your new hobby will become your favorite activity.
8. Try to make money from your hobby. Committed hobbyists are known to bring in income by creating original works and selling them to others. Join online communities such as Etsy or eBay, where you’ll also find like-minded hobbyists.
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Honor Your Favorite Hobbyist with PlaqueMakerIf you’re looking for custom engraved awards, plaques, gifts or certificate kits for the hobbyists in your life, look no further than PlaqueMaker. We make it easy for you to support and recognize great original arts and crafts when you see it.
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“The work was beautifully done, with the photograph of my wife coming off much better than I suspected it would,” Dann says. “[The PlaqueMaker Design Team] did additional modifications of my original design ideas, which made it a much stronger display. I thank them sincerely for excellent work. I am completely satisfied.”
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Personalize Memorial Markers, Stones and Gifts at PlaqueMakerRemember beloved relatives, friends, pets, mentors and anyone who has touched your life with our personalized memorial markers, stones and gifts. Choose from beautiful granite headstones, grave makers and urns, crosses, plaques, wood family trees and markers for indoor and outdoor use. Personalize with names, dates, quotes and dedications, as well as a personal photo or clip art.
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● Step 1 – Place certificate on the board and carefully align it so it’s centered. Use a ruler if necessary.
● Step 2 – Peel the paper back from both sides of the plexiglass.
● Step 3 – Carefully align the plexiglass with the certificate.
● Step 4 – Push each tack part way into the corner holes of the board, then hammer the tacks gently into place.
● Step 5 – Hammer all four corners to permanently place the plexiglass flush to the board.
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Order Certificate Plaque Kits & Document Presentation Folders at PlaqueMakerDisplay documents with panache. Our certificate plaque kits, slide-in frames and vinyl or cardstock presentation folders are elegant, economical choices. They can be used in landscape or portrait orientation and fit document sizes of 3.5-inch by 5-inch, 5-inch by 7-inch, 6-inc by 8-inch, 8-inch by 10-inch, 8.5-inc by 11-inch or 11-inch by 14-inch. Discounts available on bulk orders.
","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_timg_img_alt":"Tools laying on a wooden table thumbnail","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_subheading":"","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_pinned_to":"","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_post_category":"104","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_post_tags":"AskPlaqueMaker, Recognition, CertificateKits","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_hdr_image_alt":"Tools laying on a wooden table","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_header_image":"1047049","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_thumbnail_img":"1047050","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_pub_date":"12/31/2021 8:00:00 am"}},{"name":"4 Unique Christmas Gift Ideas","urlPath":"blog/4-unique-christmas-gift-ideas","url":"4-unique-christmas-gift-ideas","template":"default","addition_to_head":"","page_title":"4 Unique Christmas Gift Ideas | PlaqueMaker","page_header":"4 Unique Christmas Gift Ideas","meta_description":"We break down four of the most unique and special gifts that you can purchase so that the people in your life will enjoy the gift that you get them.","meta_keywords":"Christmas, Occasions, Gifts, Family, Friends","customrecorddata":"265","type":1,"pageTypeName":"ext-blog-post","customrecordscriptid":"CUSTOMRECORD_SC_BLOG_PAGE_TYPE_POST","cmscreatable":true,"fields":{"custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_author":"1","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_excerpt":"","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_content":"Holiday season is officially upon us, and if you’re like us, chances are good that you are already racking your brain trying to come up with the best gifts that you can get for your family and friends.
Getting a gift is one thing, however. Getting a gift that is actually memorable and unique is something else entirely.
That’s where we come in! We’ve decided to break down four of the most unique and special gifts that you can purchase so that the people in your life will continue to use and enjoy the gift that you get them this holiday season again and again.
Let’s get started!
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Christmas themed picture frameWhether you are getting gifts for a newly married couple or a brand new couple of love birds, this “Our First Christmas” picture frame is a great and simple gift! All they have to do is choose one of their favorite pics from this upcoming holiday season and put it inside the frame to make sure that they never forget this very special moment. On top of that, they’ll also never forget you and how you got them one of their favorite gifts this holiday season.
If someone in your life is a major cat or dog lover, what better way to help them celebrate their four-legged friends by getting them a pet portrait necklace. There are a lot of pet portrait options for sale on the internet, and it will surely bring a smile – and maybe even a tear of joy – to the face of the person you gift it to!
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Christmas movie watching mugOne tradition a lot of us have during the holiday season is cozying up on the couch and watching a classic Christmas movie while snow falls outside and the fire rages in the fireplace. During that, is there anything better than tucking into a delicious cup of homemade hot chocolate? If you agree with the previous statement, then getting someone you love this Christmas movie watching mug is a great idea. This cup is big, fully ceramic, and built to last. On top of that, the red coloring is high quality so you can make sure that this mug will remain a prized possession for many years to come.
One of the most annoying things during the cold winter months is to be cozily laying in bed only to have to get up from under the blankets and turn off your lamp. Well, one great way to solve that for the people in your life is to get them voice activated light. That way, when they are ready to go to sleep, all they have to do is use your voice to tell the light that they are ready for bed and it will shut off! It is without a doubt a gift that they will use every night and they will thank their lucky stars that you got some such a unique and useful gift.
","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_timg_img_alt":"Packages Covered with Ornaments and Christmas Branches Thumbnail","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_subheading":"","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_pinned_to":"","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_post_category":"101","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_post_tags":"Christmas, Occasions, Gifts, Family, Friends","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_hdr_image_alt":"Packages Covered with Ornaments and Christmas Branches","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_header_image":"1047055","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_thumbnail_img":"1047056","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_pub_date":"12/14/2021 1:54:17 pm"}},{"name":"Custom Wall of Fame Plaques & Bricks","urlPath":"blog/custom-wall-of-fame-plaques-bricks","url":"custom-wall-of-fame-plaques-bricks","template":"default","addition_to_head":"","page_title":"Custom Wall of Fame Plaques & Bricks","page_header":"Custom Wall of Fame Plaques & Bricks","meta_description":"Walls of fame are found in offices, universities, athletic facilities, hospitals, theaters, & libraries as well as outdoors in public gardens & arboretums.","meta_keywords":"Bricks, Fundraising, Sublimated Plaques, Plaques, Laser Metal Plaques","customrecorddata":"266","type":1,"pageTypeName":"ext-blog-post","customrecordscriptid":"CUSTOMRECORD_SC_BLOG_PAGE_TYPE_POST","cmscreatable":true,"fields":{"custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_author":"1","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_excerpt":"","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_content":"Today’s common meaning of “fame” is “celebrity,” although its original meaning is “renown.” And even today, a wall of fame harkens back to honoring individuals of great renown who, throughout their lives or careers, have exemplified greatness and glory.
One of the first wall, hall or walk of fame, the Walhalla memorial, is conceived in Germany in 1807 and is built between 1830 and 1842. It isn’t until the year 1900 that the term “hall of fame” is popularized in the United States – with the completion of the Hall of Fame for Great Americans at New York’s Bronx Community College. Its inspiration is the Ruhmeshalle in Munich, Germany built in 1843 to 1853. The German word “ruhmeshalle” translates directly to “hall of fame.” This, of course, it not to be confused with the famous Wall of Fame of Television Sitcom Dads, which is started by Paul Cohen and Dan Krieger at the University of Delaware!
Nevertheless, the list of people, achievements, philanthropists, even animals and yes, famous athletes and celebrities that is recognized by a wall of fame is usually chosen by a group of electors, an organization or community, and may be national, state, local or private in nature. Different types include:
● plaques or signs worthy of honored members posted to a wall of fame
● buildings that enshrine inducted honorees in a hall with sculptures, plaques and displays of memorabilia
● signs inscribed on a sidewalk or drive, called a walk of fame
Walls of fame are found in offices, universities, stadiums and athletic facilities, hospitals, theaters, libraries and museums as well as outdoors in public gardens and arboretums around the country. Some honor corporate founders, board members, employees of the year, presidents and those television dads we talked about earlier.
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Create Stunning Custom Wall of Fame Plaques & Bricks at PlaqueMakerWith our handsome laser-engraved metal or sublimated print award plaques, the design is done for you. Just type in a few lines of information and select a few options, then upload your photo or logo. Choose from black metal with gold engraving, black metal with silver engraving, blue metal with gold engraving, or sublimated printing. You can request a custom layout by emailing us.
Our red brick pavers come in a standard 8-inch by 4-inch size and use a modern laser-fused engraving process that’s superior to traditional sandblasting. Includes no set-up fees and no character limit.
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What Will the Year of the Tiger Bring for You?According to the Chinese zodiac, 2022 is the Year of the Tiger. Its Chinese symbol looks like this:
During the Spring and Autumn Period in China, (770 – 476 BC), the official title of marquis is pronounced, “Hǔ.” And so it is that the animal is bestowed with an auspicious meaning. The tiger is vigorous and ambitious, daring and courageous, enthusiastic and generous, self-confident with a sense of justice and a commitment to help others for the greater good. In addition, they are honest and judicious, almost chivalrous in a way that does not seem to fit the modern world. This quality makes them natural leaders that others gravitate toward. Although they are born with enviable skills, they have several shortcomings, such as over confident in their capability which makes it difficult to do well in team work situations. They can be talkative, stubborn, aggressive, egocentric, too.
Chinese horoscope predictions combine the theory of Wu Xing or Five Elements (Metal, Water, Wood, Fire and Earth), the relationships between animal signs and the image meaning of I-Ching hexagram, and your birth year, birthday and birth time. Recent and future Years of the Tiger include 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022 and 2034.
Elizabeth II, Marilyn Monroe, Dylan Wang, Jimmie Lee Jackson, Hedy Lamar, Fidel Castro, Margaret Hamilton, Meyer Lansky, Albert Anatasia, Steve Irwin, Ayatollah Khomeini, Jackie Coogan, Shawn Mendes, Thor Heyerdahl, Tenzing Norgay, John Candy, Joe Louis, Jerry Lewis, John Steinback, Jonas Salk, Joe DiMaggio, Elizabeth Banks, Carlo Gambino, Harper Lee, Lady Gaga, Usain Bolt, Robbie Williams, Kylian Mbappé, Garth Brooks, Kenny Rogers, Stevie Wonder, Leonardo DiCaprio, Ian Paisley, Charo, Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, Evel Knievel, Narendra Modi, Vijay, Christian Bale, Tom Cruise, Robbie Coltrane, Alec Guinness, Anne McCaffrey, Victoria Beckham, Drake, Ray Kroc, William Westmoreland, Paul Dirac, Mel Brooks, Richard DeVos, Craig Ferguson, Ralph Abernathy, Alanis Morissette, Robert Pattinson, Jodie Foster, Ansel Adams, Bill Murray, George Nissen, David Attenborough and Thomas E. Dewey
Tiger people will be lucky in most aspect of life, but might have trouble with careers. 2022 is the Zodiac Year of Birth (Ben Ming Nian) for them. Their overall fortune won’t be smooth in the whole year. They must learn to manage interpersonal relationships, not be too greedy and learn how to get along with others at an early age.
According to the Chinese Five Elements, Tiger contains Metal (Jin) and Water. Metal is connected to gold. Water is connected to wisdom and danger. In general, we will deal with flat financial events in the Year of the Tiger. If you want to have good return for your money, then you need to be good at saving- the best choice for you is to get a stable investment. Metal is also connected to the Wind. This implies the status of life events will change very quickly. Think twice before you leap when making changes in your finances, career, business and people relationships.
● Applying the Five Elements to the Chinese calendar, 2022 is the Year of the Red Water Tiger.
● Lucky numbers are 1, 3 and 4.
● Tiger is the 3rd animal in 12 zodiac signs.
● Lucky colors are blue, gray and orange
● The first day of the Chinese astrological year is the first day of the Tiger Month (Start of Spring) -around February 4, each year. If you were born before February 4, check your Chinese zodiac sign first before reading your 2022 Chinese zodiac forecast.
● Lucky flowers are yellow lily and cineraria.
● Lucky directions are east, north, and south.
● Year of the Tiger is designated Yang (as in Yin Yang).
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Personalized perpetual plaques are great for a company that wants to recognize employees, donors, sponsors, pledges or achievements. Timeless and effective – perpetual plaques help motivate extraordinary businesses and employees the world over.
At PlaqueMaker, you can customize your perpetual plaque on your choice of a coated wood board or you can upgrade to a solid cherry, walnut or bamboo. Available in different dimensions to display varying numbers of plates as well as photos, your original plaque purchase includes the top plate and one free plate. Additional plates purchased with the original plaque are $5 each. Any plates purchased at a later date are $19 each. A laser-engraved metal upgrade is available for the top plate only. We can also create a custom perpetual plaque to fit your needs. For a custom number of plates, please email us.
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Create Custom Lobby Perpetual Plaques at PlaqueMakerNeed to celebrate a large number of individuals? These generous custom perpetual award plaques are a fantastic solution. Each plate can bear names, dates or other content. Lobby perpetual plaques on acrylic or solid cherry are available in several sizes to display up to 360 plates.
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Balance Between Fun and AchievementOrganized youth sports programs that emphasize fun while establishing a balance between physical fitness, well-being and a healthy, active lifestyle are most successful -for the kids as well as their parents. In fact, sports satisfaction surveys reveal that “having fun” is the main reason most children like to participate in sports.
Once a child is old enough to be part of a team -at least six years of age, introducing them to a variety of activities can be beneficial overall. An accurate assessment of the child’s individual sports readiness must be performed to determine the level of competition they can successfully and safely participate. Otherwise a mismatch between the child and the spots could lead to anxiety and stress, and the child will ultimately quit. We don’t want that!
According to an Institution for the Study of Youth Sports report, most children rank fairness, participation and development of skills above winning, although their adult coaches and parents may contribute to an environment where winning is everything, as they say. Coaching tactics such as punishing physical practices, only “the best” get to play, running up the score and overemphasizing celebratory wins can douse the spirit of the game.
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Let’s MoveParticipation in sports keeps kids moving. This physical activity and regular exercise combats childhood obesity and promotes the kind active lifestyle that negates a couch potato mentality. In this world of “meals on the go,” video games and virtual meet-ups, the average American consumes upwards of 31% more calories, 56% more fat and 14% more sugar -that includes kids! In addition to promoting movement, youth sports provide a venue for learning, practicing and developing motor skills, which is likely to continue into adulthood.
What can something as simple as regular movement do for both boys and girls? Student participants in high levels of physical activity:
● improve academic achievement
● lesson learning difficulties
● decrease the risk of heart disease and diabetes
● control weight
● increase quality of life, self-esteem and body image
● make healthy diet decisions such as eating more fruit and vegetables
● are less likely to smoke cigarettes
● reduce the risk for developing breast cancer and osteoporosis
● are less likely to be depressed
● improve skills in goal setting, time management, emotional control, leadership, wisdom, social intelligence, cooperation and self-exploration
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Personalize Custom Engraved Sports Awards and Trophies at PlaqueMakerYou may want to channel your inner Aaron Rogers (the Green Bay Packers’ role-model quarterback), like one of our customers does in this PlaqueMaker review:
You are in good hands here. Professionalism. Courtesy. A quality product. Easy ordering online. A massive collection of clip art sketches to pick from for engraving! Personalized assistance via telephone is readily available. Why go anyplace else for your plaque needs?–JBrown
From Little League games to professional sporting tournaments, reward outstanding athletes with personalized sports awards and trophies. With our wide selection of materials and high quality production, you’re sure to make a lasting impression. Recognition awards available for sponsors and other participants as well as star athletes.
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It doesn’t matter if the person who says it is famous, influential or an expert – some turns of phrase are so memorable, they become mantras for a generation. Like “Just Do It.”
● good word-smithing
● motivational psychology
● measure of self-reflection
The appeal of inspirational quotes seems to come from good word-smithing, motivational psychology and a measure of self-reflection combined with meaning. New York-based psychologist and motivation expert Jonathan Fader, PhD says when people are drawn to motivational sayings, they are inspired by the fact that someone else believes they can achieve what they want to achieve, and they’re more likely to do it. “There’s a little bit of implicit coaching that’s happening when you’re reading it,” he says. “It’s building that self-efficacy in that kind of dialogue that you’re having with yourself.”
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Words Are PowerfulThere is great power in the way an idea is expressed through words and language. Ward Farnsworth, dean of the University of Texas School of Law and author of Farnsworth’s Classical English Rhetoric, says people have an “appetite for well-expressed wisdom, motivational or otherwise.” In fact, a study conducted by cognitive scientists at Lafayette College shows “the way an idea is expressed can affect judgments about its merit,” he says. When study participants were shown two statements of the same saying, they were more likely to say the rhyming aphorism seemed true. The more pleasing the words are arranged, the more convincing the expressed idea may be to people. Common writing techniques include the use of metaphor and parallel construction, where two halves of sentence are “attractively balanced.”
“Humans are aspirational. We want to look up to role models and leaders and follow what they ask,” says communications consultant Scott Sobel, founder of Media & Communications Strategies, Inc. in Washington, D.C. “Leaders and their words -inspirational quotes- affect us on a primal level.”
Quotes from recognized leaders in business, politics, the arts and spirituality may be perceived as more powerful because it’s assumed the person who writes them is accomplished, wise or exceptional. To each his own. Nonetheless, well-written messages that use strong imagery and appeal to our aspirational nature can be meaningful and powerful in changing our thinking and helping us see something in ourselves that we want to change or overcome, Dr. Fader says.
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Customer Favorite – Elegant Laser Engraved Plaques at PlaqueMakerWhether you want a beautiful display of a favorite quote, need an award to recognize achievements or a special gift, these personalized laser-etched plaques look great in the home or office. Choose from coated boards or upgrade to solid wood or glass.The laser strikes the metal to reveal the gold or silver beneath, or upgrade to full color printing with our UV-ink.
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Special recognition awards always make the winners feel truly appreciated because they highlight each person’s unique contributions, whether in high school or at a prestigious law firm. That’s because custom recognition awards also highlight the unique benefit a winning employee brings to an entire company.
Whether they are serious in nature or add levity to the work week, creative categories for recognition awards can be great motivational tools as well as a fun way for bosses to connect with employees on a personal level. Here are a few examples:
1. The Excellent Innovator Award – for the person who comes up with great ideas.
2. The Good Works Award – for the person who is an outstanding philanthropist and charitable volunteer.
3. The Fierce Award – for the person who is fearless enough to take the team in a new direction.
4. The Twitter Addict Award – for the person who is most likely to tweet about receiving this award.
5. The Social Butterfly Award – for the person who keeps morale high and makes people look forward to a day at the office.
6. The Think Outside the Box Award – for the person who sees an original solution for a routine problem.
7. The Drop and Give Me 10 Award – for the person who encourages morning stretches, walks during lunch or gym memberships for co-workers.
8. The Elephant in the Room Award – for the person who remembers everything and knows where to find it.
9. The Out to Lunch Award – for the person who knows the best places to eat.
10. The Question Mark Award – for the person who continuously seeks clarity to help the entire team be more effective.
11. The HR Employee Handbook Award – for the person who knows company policy, style guides and rules like the back of their hand.
12. The Modern Multitasker Award – for the person who keeps all their plates spinning in the air.
13. The Doobie Newbie Award – for the person who is an outstanding new addition to the team.
14. The Namaste Award – for the person who recognizes others’ strengths and lets them know when they are doing a great job.
15. The Pop Culture Pro Award – for the person who is always up to date on the latest shows, trends, fashion and technology.
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Order Certificate Plaques & Document Presentation Folders from PlaqueMakerDisplay your unique recognition awards or documents in style with our certificate plaque kits, slide-in frames and vinyl or cardstock presentation folders. They can be used in landscape or portrait orientation and fit document sizes of 3.5-inch by 5-inch, 5-inch by 7-inch, 6-inch by 8-inch, 8-inch by 10-inch, 8.5-inch by 11-inch or 11-inch by 14-inch. Light assembly is required. Purchasing certificate presentation frames and folders in bulk is an excellent way to save time and money.
Check our blog for a picture tutorial on how to Assemble Plaque Kits in 5 Easy Steps.
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Remember beloved relatives, friends, pets, mentors or anyone who has touched your life with our personalized memorial gifts and memorial stones. We offer beautiful granite headstones, memorial crosses and markers for indoor and outdoor use as well as photo frames to create a touching sympathy gift. Personalize with names, dates, quotes and dedications, as well as a personal photo or clip art.
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1. Measure the stencil, then measure the area to be stenciled. Divide the stencil measurement into the area measurement to determine how many times to repeat the design. Use any remaining inches for spacing between repeats.
\n\n2. Give the stencil area a fresh coat of paint, if needed.
\n\n3. Practice the technique beforehand by taping the stencil to a sheet of paper and applying paint or other medium, until you feel confident with the process.
\n\n4. Place the stencil at a pre-determined starting point and use low tack tape such as painter's tape to secure it to the surface.
\n\n5. For a multicolored design, work with one color at a time, using a different stencil for each color. Plan first to stencil the color that's used the most. Let each color dry thoroughly, then position the stencil for another color and apply, until the entire design is finished.
\n\n6. Apply the stencil paint with an almost-dry brush or roller, stroking away from the edges toward the middle. Use several light coats to fill the cutouts and keep it from seeping under the edges.
\n\n7. Un-tape the stencil and lift it carefully, straight up. Clean the back of the stencil, before moving on to the next area to be stenciled.
\n\n8. After all the colors are thoroughly dry, apply a coat of clear polyurethane varnish with a smooth roller, if you want to make the surface washable or preserve the stenciling longer.
● For an antiqued effect on walls, dab acrylic paints or watercolors on the surface with half-inch strips of sponge or rags.
\n\n● Use acrylic or deck paints for stenciling floors.
\n\n● For stenciling glass, polished metal or varnished furniture, use Japan colors.
\n\n● Crayons or poster paints work well for stenciling paper.
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\n\n\n\n\nOur custom cut stencil signs can be used as a stencil for handmade stenciling design projects, or as a sign itself, for indoor or outdoor use. Available in \nplastic, \nstainless steel and \ntitanium, \nyou can choose from a variety of colors including metal tones. Custom cut your message from t.he standard type fonts and include clip art images, or request your own. Stencil signs are custom cut up to 5-inches by 2-inches or 48-inches by 96-inches.
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What’s the number one material that satisfies this number one design trick? The use of glass. Glass allows natural light to fill rooms and enhance views. A miracle worker for reflecting light and illuminating surfaces, glass can also be used to obscure unsightly storage areas and bring a modern, clean aesthetic to an office space.
Here are a few ways to include glass in your next office interior:
●Glass furniture – For a sophisticated, executive styling to your office interiors, add glass tables and chairs as well as accent pieces like signs and nameplates. Pair with wood, leather and metals for an urban industrial look.
●Unique applications – Frosted glass cubby walls or glass block add sleek, modern detail to these dividers of a large room without the appearance of small space. They let light through and keep ample privacy at the same time.
●Glass balustrades – These staircases showcase the height of an office interior, adding a sophisticated look and feel.
●Patterned glass – Patterned glass works the same as frosted glass in terms of dividing a space while creating privacy. The pattern also adds texture and originality, in some cases.
●Mirrored walls – Add depth to a room, widening up smaller spaces by reflecting the light.
●Exterior building material – Especially in high rise commercial buildings, the use of glass in wide, expansive exterior sheathing connects the indoor space with the outside.
Few limits exist with glass. Heat and cold variations are the most notable features that need to be addressed when using glass in office interiors. For instance, a thicker pane of glass may need to be used in colder climates, etc. Whether glass is used in small quantities or large installations, your office décor will benefit from the beautiful light.
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Personalize Custom Etched Engraved Glass Signs at PlaqueMakerOur custom glass signs make an elegant statement. Made with frosted engraving, include the message and artwork of your choice. We can also print your message and artwork in vivid, full color UV-resistant ink that has a two-year life span.
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Benefits of a Perpetual Plaque● Durability – quality craftsmanship built to last
● Longevity – long-lasting display
● Adaptability – customization that stands the test of time
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Creative Uses for Perpetual PlaquesPerfect Motivator – a simple and effective motivational tool for businesses and their employees
Impressive Presentation – list all the awards honoring the company as a whole
Special Keepsake – present an Employee of the Month plaque to the Employee of the Year as a reminder of your appreciation
Special Celebration – a hall of fame for senior employees, donors, sponsors and pledges
Outstanding Recognition – for top sales performers, certification achievers, patent winners and other positive contributors to the business
Multiple Honor – celebrate many individuals or multiple recipients at one time or over time
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Personalize Custom Engraved Perpetual Plaques at PlaqueMakerWe can create a custom perpetual plaque to fit your needs. Includes top plate and one free plate with the original plaque purchase. Choose a coated wood board or upgrade to solid cherry, walnut or bamboo. Laser-engrave metal upgrade available for the top plate only. Design entire plaques or just include a plate or two now: we’ll keep your artwork on file so you can order new plates any time.
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Uniquely American MemorialsMemorials date back to the founding of our nation. In 1783, Congress proposes a memorial to recognize George Washington that finally comes to realization on July 4, 1848, with the placing of the first cornerstone for the Washington Monument. A little more than 100 years later, the country dedicates the completed work, in 1885.
Other early memorials honor the fallen soldiers of war and significant battles, such as those of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812. By the Civil War in 1862, the War Department begins recording burials and starts to acquire land for national cemeteries, such as Arlington National Cemetery. Military commanders also designate sites right on the battlefields to bury those lost. The act of memorializing to honor the dead with public monuments becomes a custom, and its meaning evolves to reminders for the living and tributes for veterans of war. Visiting the USS Arizona National Memorial, which rests beneath the waters of Pearl Harbor in Hawaii, is a sobering remembrance of the sacrifices of World War II and the heroism of the Greatest Generation.
It is the building of the Vietnam Veterans Wall in 1982 that represents this different kind of memorial: as a symbol of controversial or difficult historical events with the purpose of healing deep scars in American society. More recently, tragic events such as the Oklahoma City bombing, the attacks of September 11, 2001 and the campus shootings at Virginia Tech are remembered in places that are hallowed ground in our culture. Memorials can capture both the triumph and tragedy of the American experience, like natural disasters, scientific discovery, heroic deeds and historic firsts. For instance, we memorialize our history through historical reconstruction. Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia, Old Mystic Seaport in Connecticut, Old Fort Niagara in New York and Tombstone in Arizona are just a few where history is brought to life with reenactments and presidential impersonations – where visitors experience that history firsthand.
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Why We Establish Memorials● Memory and Meaning – Often thought of as “forever a place for collective memory,” memorials inspire family rituals and community celebrations, storytelling and reminiscing and finding meaning after a loved one is gone or an event has passed. Collective memory promotes positive healing.
● Grief – Memorials are part of mourning and the bereavement process, as a place for the living to express grief in honor of loved ones lost.
● Education – Educational programs, exhibits, interpretive signs, guest speakers, guided tours, brochures, videos and more help explain the meaning of a memorial and its significance in American life.
● Artifacts – Visitors often leave behind artifacts such as flowers, photographs, stuffed toys, combat boots, military awards and unit patches, flags and personal notes, to connect with the person, place or event that is being honored.
● Name Lists – Naming personalizes the memorial both for those lost and the survivors, often transcending the limitations of place and time.
● Hallowed Ground – Many memorials are built on the land where an event occurred or at a place of importance for an individual, creating a special sense of place and connection for the living.
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The Technology of MemorialsNowadays, many memorials and monuments also have a website -or and interactive programs that allow virtual visitors to visit anytime, from any location. People visit these “cyber-shrines” to learn about the people, animals, history or nature of the memorial, to record their thoughts and to extend condolences.
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Personalize Memorial Gifts & Memorial Stones at PlaqueMakerRemember beloved relatives, friends, pets, mentors and anyone who has touched your life with our custom engraved granite headstones, memorial crosses and urns; grave markers and signs for indoor and outdoor use as well as photo frames to create a touching sympathy gift. Personalize with names, dates, quotes or dedications; personal photo or clip art.
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The product is exceptional and creating your plaque is easy. The total experience was Excellent. I would recommend this company to anyone.-Susie Rogers 2
Incredible – my products were perfect and the Customer Service was first class. I will use them again and recommend their services to others. Thanks.-T. Robinson
Placing my order couldn’t have been easier, and when I did have a question, the online help was excellent. The proof that was sent to me was exactly how the final plaques turned out and arrived more quickly than I was expecting. I will not hesitate to use again.-Reg Rep NE
-Happy Customer
After I sent in my design they were able to get me a preview, which was amazing but then after a quick delivery it was beyond perfect. The picture and engraving was so beautiful and it brought tears to our eyes. I will be using you in the near future. Thank you.-Kyla Ward
Exceeded my expectations of quality, price and customer service. Even allowed me to correct a line of text after the initial order with no difficulties. Highly recommend this company.-Grandpa Dave
Great selection of plaques. So many different styles and types and designs! I made a small 8-inch square plaque for my Captain who retired after 21 years of service to the Air Force. It was simple but elegant and I was able to design it exactly how I wanted it. It wasn’t too pricey and it was small enough to fit in her personal desk space if she wanted. Shipping was fast and the customer service was excellent. I found this site by just googling “plaques”, and I don’t regret it! I will definitely be back in the future for more like these.-Joey K
We have used PlaqueMaker on several occasions. Each time we have received a quality product with a short turnaround. They are helpful and courteous throughout the process. We have no reservations recommending them.-Barb Bostwick
I had many questions that were all answered on the phone. The finished plaques were excellent and delivered on time.-Eric Breimer
Thank you so much for the great service, price and quality. You are sure to get all of my plaque business from now on!-Kate N Design, Inc.
Susie and her husband are building a new home. One of the materials they’re using on the exterior and main staircase is called Old Chicago Brick. “The story behind the brick is very interesting,” Susie says, “particularly since my husband is from Chicago.” The couple wants to share the history behind the brick with friends, family and future visitors to their new home, so they decide to create a custom plaque to mount on the staircase.
“It was super close to Christmas, but PlaqueMaker had a wonderful rush shipment promotion that allowed me to get it done.”
During the online design process, Susie Live Chats with customer service. “That really helped as I didn’t understand all the terminology regarding the mounting options for my plaque. That part of my design was important, as I’ll be mounting it on a brick stairwell.”
With help from our customer service specialists, Susie uses Live Designer herself to create a plaque with a stainless steel plate on a cherry wood board. The plaque has holes for mounting with standoffs. “The design process is straightforward, with plenty of options,” she says. “The proofing process is very efficient; the quick turnaround allowed for my project to be delivered in time for Christmas.”
Susie’s husband is completely surprised and delighted with the plaque. “I think he presumed I’d just forgotten about making it, so it was great to see his expression when he opened the gift. The quality of the product is perfect and it makes us both happy because it is very personal and unique to us.”
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Personalize Custom Engraved Stainless Steel Plaques at PlaqueMakerOur custom stainless steel plaques can be mounted on a coated board or used alone as a personalized sign. Your image is laser fused into the metal and sits flush with the surface. The fused image is UV-stable and made to last a lifetime.
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Customer: Do you install the sign on the bench?
PlaqueMaker: No, we do not install signs. We do have several easy mounting options for you to choose from when ordering. You can select a double-sided mounting tape that is made for outdoor use or we can cut holes in the sign for an upgrade to wood screws.
Customer: How many letters can you fit on the sign? How big will they be?
PlaqueMaker: You can design your sign with an unlimited amount of text. The more text you have however, the smaller your lettering will be. We will take your personalized message and make it as large as possible. We’ll email you a no-obligation proof so you can see what the final product will look like before you make the order.
Customer: Can I include an image?
PlaqueMaker: Yes! One picture, artwork or logo is included with the sign. As with your personalized message, we will make the image as large as possible on the sign. Please email or upload your artwork in Live Designer at PlaqueMaker.com at 300DPI as a PDF, JPG, AI or EPS file. If you don’t have a specific image in mind, we have thousands of images to choose from in our clipart gallery.
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Custom Signs & Outdoor Memorial Plaques for BenchesOur personalized signs and outdoor memorial plaques are beautiful dedications when mounted on benches or placed in a garden. Remember beloved relatives, friends, pets, mentors or anyone who has touched your life. Appropriate for stadiums, parks and other outdoor areas. Many mounting options are available, and they come in a variety of materials, styles and sizes.
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Before video games, friends and family gathered to play “board” games – tests of skill and imagination that require literal interaction with other people to be played, rather than that of the virtual kind. A few years ago, a new breed of board-gaming comes on the scene in the U.S. and mainland Europe that allows play at building medieval settlements, re-enacting pivotal WWII battles, political debating or managing the spread of disease. Wow!
These games, with themes as grown up as noir crime fiction and religious conflict, use “strategic storytelling” to up the ante and make the experience as thrilling as possible, pushing the conventions of original board gaming to the limit. Even though they focus most on strategy, they are still just board games that are easy to learn and are suitable to play around the dinner table with family as well as at a college reunion or just a get together for drinks after work.
● Dominoes
● Egyptian War
● Spades
● Pictionary
● Spoons
● Uno
● Charades
● Telephone
● Never Have I Ever
● Dice
● The Game of Things
Game Club – Like a book club, a game club has members (at least six) meeting once a month to play favorite board games and try new ones.
Try It Before You Buy It – check out the demo sites of many game companies and try the game out before investing money to buy them.
Puzzle Nights Work, too – Working a puzzle with family and friends also gives you an opportunity to talk and catch up, rather than only discussing what is going on in the game.
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Rosewood Games & Custom Game Tags at PlaqueMakerOur custom rosewood chess board are personalized with your choice of artwork and message. Have your own board games you’d like to personalize? Our custom metal name tags are a perfect choice to personalize your board games with your artwork and message.
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● 32% of companies struggle to retain top talent
● 93% of employees desire recognition, hoping for kudos at least once a quarter
● 75% of employees who receive monthly recognition report being satisfied with their jobs
● 72% of employees say recognition for high performers has a significant impact on employee engagement
● The U.S. economy loses $250 billion in productivity every year due to “actively disengaged” employees
1. Happy employees are recognized by managers and peers – Employees who are recognized for excellent work by their managers tend to be happy, which encourages engagement with company goals and values. Happy employees also tend to stay with their companies for the long-term, and produce stronger results. On the management side, employee recognition doesn’t require a huge commitment. Once a month is a good benchmark for checking in on an employee’s progress; some manager use a weekly schedule – and those who recognize achievements daily can see employee satisfaction jump to 94%. Companies with a recognition program have 83% satisfied employees versus only 53% of satisfied employees in companies with no recognition program. When an employee feels appreciated, four out of five say they’re motivated to work harder.
2. Loyal employees are nurtured by a fulfilling career – Employees are more motivated by a career path than a job. An employee recognition program can identify core competencies that can help develop career paths for employees in an organic way. The talent pool is motivated by more than money – HR professionals are noticing that only one in five employees would prefer to receive a promotional title change rather than a 3% pay increase. Financial incentives are not a top engagement driver; however, monetary bonuses, a gift card, extra vacation days, a premium parking space or a plaque are preferred perks. That’s because understanding the value of progress made toward higher goals makes them seem more manageable.
3. Employees thrive when their knowledge and experience are respected – more than half of employees say respect for their knowledge and experience is their top expectation of leadership. Both company management and peers can acknowledge employee expertise publicly through an employee recognition program, which can motivate those employees to further develop their skills.
4. Employees value company-wide recognition – when employees are recognized by company executives, the impact is so great that nearly one-third would rather be featured in a company-wide email from a company executive than receive a $500 bonus that isn’t publicly acknowledged. Employees also appreciate appropriate praise for the level of achievement. Not only does recognition from management foster morale and job satisfaction, it also reduces absenteeism while increasing retention and indicates career advancement.
Give your employees constructive feedback, positive affirmation and recognition for extra effort, and you’ll empower then to achieve even greater goals while reinforcing your company’s core business values at the same time.
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Personalize Custom Engraved Corporate Awards & Recognition Gifts at PlaqueMakerReward top talent and create a culture of employee recognition with our custom corporate awards and recognition gifts. Choose from our wide selection of materials and high quality production to make a lasting impression.
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The science of motivation revolves around the effect of dopamine on people. Studies that test human motivation have found that those who are more willing to work hard for rewards have higher dopamine levels. However, no science or study is needed to know if employees receive no recognition for work that should get attention, it’s incredibly unmotivating. Why?
The employee starts to question whether their ideas really count what value they truly bring to an organization.
A recent badgeville.com survey of 1,200 U.S. employees from many different industries finds:
●83% of respondents says recognition is more fulfilling than any reward or gift
●88% find praise from managers very or extremely motivating
●70% report their most meaningful recognition “had no dollar value”
●76% find peer praise very or extremely motivating
Whether it’s praise from a manage or a peer, praise is praise, and can fuel truly outcome-changing motivation from employees. How do you incorporate this into a culture of employee engagement?
The definition of gratitude is, “the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness.” Gratitude raises the well-being of everyone on your team; practicing gratitude makes us better workers and better people. More to the point, when we express our gratitude to others, we strengthen our relationship with them.
Whether you (or members of your team) keep a gratitude journal, meditate on gratitude or express your gratitude every chance you get, it is contagious. It’s a little like happiness: When you make someone happy, you’ll be happy – and both of you will continue to pay it forward.
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Express Company Gratitude with Custom Corporate Awards & Corporate Gift Ideas from PlaqueMakerPersonalize custom engraved corporate awards and recognition gifts at PlaqueMaker. Reward top talent with our custom corporate awards and recognition gifts. Choose from our wide selection of materials and high quality production to make a lasting impression.
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● Early 1800’s – if you were a Mason, you would likely have used a flask to bring anywhere from a pint to a quart of your own liquor to Masonic Lodge meetings. Masonic flasks are elliptical in shape, tapering to a short neck, which allowed them to fit discreetly in a pocket. Masonic symbols are often etched into the molds for decoration.
● Beautiful glass flasks of the period showcase portraits of the Founding Fathers of America and other historical figures etched into clear, amber, blue, honey and aquamarine glass. Both these types of flasks are sought after by today’s collectors.
● 1920’s Prohibition – Flasks enjoyed a heyday during the days of the American Prohibition. Small and discreet, they could easily be concealed in men’s daily wear, or in a lady’s purse. Silver and pewter are very popular because they are found to react the least with the liquids they hold; silver flasks are most popular due to a belief that the silver enhances the properties of alcohol. Who knew?
● Today – the use of flasks has never lost its appeal. People would carry their own beverages to ballparks, for instance, before ballparks began selling their own beer. After glass containers are banned from public events, people started to use flasks made from plastic and leather. While modern leather flasks have stainless steel bodies, plastic flasks have become popular, because they are inexpensive and disposable – and can beat metal detectors that are now part of the public event experience. Status symbols among collectors, stainless steel flasks are also very popular because of their sleek, higher quality, unique designs.
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Personalize Custom Engraved Stainless Steel Flasks at PlaqueMakerEngrave our stainless steel flasks with a name or message as well as a photo, logo or clip art. Engraved flasks are available in a standard stainless steel finish or choose from a variety of colors in a matte or glossy finish. Leather-wrapped flasks are also available. Theses flasks make a great gift for any party or holiday event – great for groomsmen, military personnel, Father’s Day or Christmas stocking stuffers. We also have a standard 6-ounce size and flask sets that come with shot glasses!
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“PlaqueMaker did an excellent job of making these 24-inch by 20-inch signs,” she tells us. “I worked with Jeremy, Meagan and Angie and have nothing but praise for their efforts.”
Fast forward to Friday, December 9, 2016. It’s an Open House at the new Wastewater Treatment Facility in Dover, New Hampshire, where the elegant signs are mounted for an outdoor display. After six months, Amwell finally gets to show them some love.
“They turned out just beautiful and have been so well received,” June says. “We cannot ‘thank you’ enough for such fine work.”
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Personalize Outdoor Signs at PlaqueMakerOur custom outdoor signs are available in a variety of materials, sizes and styles to fit your needs as well as your budget. Choose signs that feature laser-fuse engraving, frosted engraving or full color sublimation printing. On some outdoor sign styles, we can also print your message and artwork in vivid, full color that’s UV-resistant with a two-year lifespan.
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Before the civil rights movement, tracing one’s ancestry was a way for members of royalty and the ruling class to maintain their social status. In the wake of many southern Europeans arriving in America, white elitists concocted a meaning of Caucasian that excluded these newcomers and proved their own backgrounds for entrance into such hereditary societies as the Daughters of the American Revolution. As time marched on though, immigrant identities took hold, the women’s movement challenged gender roles, several world wars were fought, civil rights needed protection, and all of a sudden, Americans were suffering from an identity crisis.
A great many people are trying to find personal meaning through their ancestry. It’s the kind of quest for knowledge that relies on historical information and definitive data. Religion, digital technology and the Internet revolutionized the way people search for answers based on genealogy. Americans can now research their families in the comfort of their own homes – and the focus is on identity rather than pedigree.
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Personalize Family Tree Custom Plaques at PlaqueMakerEach family tree custom plaque is as beautiful and unique as your family. Personalize with family name, occasion and date. The tree is filled with family names and birth dates for each family member. Reserve spaces for future names, too. Makes a thoughtful holiday gift.
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1. Be ready for a meeting – prepare by having all the necessary information and materials at your fingertips.
2. Clear your desk – tidy paper piles, file confidential information, throw away food and empty the garbage. Have extra pens and note paper handy for your guest.
3. Check your office décor – minimize your computer screen, remove anything that could potentially make your guest feel uncomfortable and turn on the lights.
4. Turn off your cell phone – allow voicemail to pick up calls on your office phone during the meeting
5. Be on time for a meeting – so your guest will know the meeting is important to you.
6. Greet your guest – at the door. Stand up and offer a handshake. Or meet your guest in the lobby and escort them to your office.
7. Ask your guest to sit down – indicate which seat is best.
8. Offer your guest a beverage – either have a glass or bottle of water available or retrieve their requested drink yourself.
9. Close your office door – for a confidential meeting. Take the meeting into a conference room if you work from a cubicle.
10.End the meeting on time – to be respectful of your guest’s schedule.
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Personalize Bamboo Wood Signs and Plaques at PlaqueMakerOur eco-friendly bamboo wood signs and plaques are diverse, beautiful and perfect for your next sign project. These “green” signs will not only look fantastic in your office or home, they will convey a desirable message about your company’s commitment to the environment. Crafted from natural bamboo, these laser-engraved wood signs are custom designed and treated for indoor or outdoor use. Choose from .375-inch and .75-inch thickness; available in any shape and size from 5-inch by 2-inch to 48-inch by 48-inch.
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● Playing chess as a kid can help develop advanced math and critical thinking skills, spatial analysis, nonverbal reasoning ability and academic achievement.
● Playing chess can shrink the brain, which is a sign that chess players’ brains are working efficiently and the players themselves may possess “behavioral expertise.”
● Playing advanced chess uses “both sides of the brain” for more advanced and adept thinking (if you adhere to the two-sided brain theory) -the visually focused right side recognizes game patterns while the analytical left side decides the next best logical move.
● Playing chess teaches players to think in patterns, using memory and recognition as ways to play and win multiple games at once. Nimble and quick.
● Playing chess teaches computational thinking and strategy
● Playing chess over years teaches problem solving by using the frontal cortex of the brain when making moves, which is associated with problem-solving, drawing on previous memories to recognize patterns and making decisions. In comparison, the amateur chess players use the medial temporal lobe of the brain, which is associated with learning new long-term memories.
● Playing chess at an older age can help prevent Alzheimer’s disease.
1. Bobby Fischer. Yes, that’s right. Analyzing his games usually helps chess players improve their games.
2. Chess is a brain stimulator (see bullet points above).
3. Chess is a battle of wits and wills that’s less physical and less strenuous than contact sports so there is no chance for injury. Except you pride, of course.
4. Chess is relatively inexpensive in terms of equipment and can be played almost anywhere.
5. Chess is a huge morale and self-esteem booster that gives bragging rights to any player of any age who wins that game.
6. Chess is fun to learn and is accessible through a plethora of media.
7. Chess is a quiet game, silent even. That’s because the struggle happens deep within.
8. “Chess is 30 to 40 percent psychology,” say some players.
9. Chess is a way to make new friends. Since it’s a universal game, it transcends boundaries. The passion for the game immediately gives two people a sense of connection.
10. Chess is perceived by fans as giving chess players super human powers. They’re often fascinated by players with a deep knowledge of the game, which gives chess masters the image of being highly intelligent, super human beings, capable of being great influencers.
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PlaqueMaker Featured Item – Rosewood Personalized Chess Game Gift SetThis handsome personalized chess game set is lightweight for travel and makes a perfect gift for veteran chess players or introducing the game to others. Use them for promotions, give them as gifts or create one for your family game night!
","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_timg_img_alt":"Woman playing chess by herself in bed thumbnail","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_subheading":"","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_pinned_to":"","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_post_category":"1","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_post_tags":"Gifts, GameNight, ChessSet","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_hdr_image_alt":"Woman playing chess by herself in bed","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_header_image":"1048975","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_thumbnail_img":"1048973","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_pub_date":"1/25/2022 8:00:00 am"}},{"name":"Custom Mugs for Hot Drinks","urlPath":"blog/custom-mugs-for-hot-drinks","url":"custom-mugs-for-hot-drinks","template":"default","addition_to_head":"","page_title":"Custom Mugs for Hot Drinks | PlaqueMaker","page_header":"Custom Mugs for Hot Drinks","meta_description":"Do you know there’s a science behind the benefits of hot drinks? Take a sip and you’ll see! In today’s world, people rely on a Hot drink for waking up.","meta_keywords":"Coffee Mug, Drinkware, Mugs","customrecorddata":"289","type":1,"pageTypeName":"ext-blog-post","customrecordscriptid":"CUSTOMRECORD_SC_BLOG_PAGE_TYPE_POST","cmscreatable":true,"fields":{"custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_author":"1","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_excerpt":"","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_content":"Pick your poison – whether it’s a cuppa joe or hot chocolate; lemon water, almond milk or apple cider; London Fog, Chai, Russian Tea or Dandelion Latte (there is such a thing, it’s true!) – enjoying a hot drink is just the recipe for comfort.
In today’s fast-paced world, people rely on a hot beverage for waking up, reviving a workday, relaxing at home, relieving stress and lulling to sleep. Just the act of drinking something warm is enough to calm down. A hot drink must be taken slowly. You hold the cup in both hands and sip and smell and blow and wait, until the brew inside feels just right. By then, you’re ready for the taste explosion.
Believe it or not, there’s a science behind the benefits of a hot drink. Here are just a few findings.
● Caring People Hold Hot Drinks – Researchers from the University of Colorado Boulder asked participants in an experiment to hold someone’s coffee for them before the two people were introduced. Those who briefly held a person’s cup of hot coffee judged that person as having a more warm, generous and caring personality than the people who had iced coffee. This experiment studies the part of the brain where judgment of others is formed and where we process an agreeable temperature range, otherwise known as warmth.
● A Hot Drink is Both Warming and Cooling – A study by Anthony Bain at the University of Ottawa’s Thermal Ergonomics Laboratory finds if you’re warm when a hot drink reaches the thermos sensors in the stomach, it’s as if the entire body is as hot as the drink. As a result, you may start sweating, which can evaporate to cool off your entire body. “When already cold,” says Bain, “it is unlikely that the hot drink will warm you beyond the threshold to elicit sweating – so the drink will mildly warm you.”
● The Effects of Hot Drinks on Colds – When given to cold sufferers, a hot drink provides immediate and sustained relief from coughing, sneezing, runny nose, sore throat, chilliness and tiredness – according to Ron Eccles, director of the Common Cold Centre at Cardiff University. Although some of the relief may be in their minds. “Remember,” says Eccles, “symptoms are what we feel, and what we feel can be influenced by our mood, our expectations, our culture, all sorts of things.”
● Drink Up from Your Special Mug – We become attached cups of just the right degree of chunkiness, weight, feel and color, although science points to the heavier kind, which generally make the contents more satisfying. “In one of my studies, people expected to feel fuller when holding a heavy versus a lighter bowl, containing exactly the same amount (and type) of yogurt,” says Betina Piqueras-Fiszman, assistant professor at the Marketing and Consumer Behavior department at Wageningen University in the Netherlands. “This explains why I am surgically attached to my mammoth china tankard. The day it went missing in the office, I was so upset I went on strike and sent out one of those pathetic rabid global emails about it.” Too funny.
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PlaqueMaker Featured Item – Personalized Ceramic Bistro Coffee MugEnjoy your hot beverages a little more with our red bistro ceramic coffee mug. The two and half-inch by three-inch ceramic mug holds 16 oz. of fluid. Also available in black, white, blue, pink and silver. Great for holiday gifts, or personalize your mugs with a logo for your bed and breakfast, cafe or eatery.
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So, what gifts are great presents to give to a loved one for New Year’s? What are the popular selections?
You can find a great deal of New Year gift ideas by visiting a personalized gift website that offers gifts for New Year’s and other occasions. These occasions include anniversaries, birthdays, and similar festivities. Typically, you can find New Year’s gift selections on sale on niche gift sites until the end of January. So, you can save money at the same time.
To choose just the right personalized gift, select an item based on the following:
● How much you can afford to spend
● The gift recipient’s hobbies or interests
● The materials and design used
● What you want say
The following listing will inspire you to find exactly the perfect present.
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Some tumblers are insulated to keep mulled wine warm or chilled wine cold. This is a great gift idea for anyone who is a wine connoisseur or for a family member who enjoys drinking the grape libation from time to time.
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You can add any kind of artwork and message on the lid and choose from one of various scents. Some favorites include lavender vanilla, coconut, citrus, pine, rose, or pumpkin.
The artwork and message or name can also be added to the side of a candle held inside a tin.
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This decorative cutting tool is designed with a slate slab that displays an engraved message and name on an acacia wood board. You can add your engraving into a stone gray background or select a full-color display. While this board is not designed for cutting food, it is certainly an item that can be presented in the kitchen with pride.
Add the date to the board to commemorate the New Year or include a message that says, “Top Cook of 2022” with the name of the recipient. Of course what you add is totally up to you. A personalized message always makes any gift more meaningful.
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You can have the name engraved on one of various materials, including granite, aluminum, walnut, or glass. Other popular materials include metal, plastic, or stainless steel. Some of the nameplates feature a business card holder as well.
Any of the suggested gift ideas will be warmly received during the New Year’s holiday. Whether you give your present on New Year’s, or a little later, the item will be remembered and cherished for many years.
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“Over the summer, I developed a project idea with the volunteers at Luna’s House,” Erin tells us. “Luna’s House is a non-profit organization dedicated to bettering the lives of animals and their people. Their goal is to promote widespread humane education and respect for animals.” Erin’s love for animals coupled with her passion for the Girl Scouts makes this project a great fit. With safety for both volunteers and the dogs as her focus, Erin sets out to construct an access bridge over an eroded area in the organization’s backyard dog run. “With the help of my family, as well as donations from friends, I built a small bridge to make walking the dogs a safer task.”
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Personalize Custom Engraved Outdoor Plaques at PlaqueMakerOur custom outdoor plaques use laser-fuse engraving, frosted engraving or UV-resistant materials to create plaques in any shape or size. Use plaques to mark buildings, memorials, gardens, trees, artwork and projects that earn a Girl Scout her Gold Award.
“Having a personalized plaque mounted on the bridge makes it even more special to me, knowing that I was able to leave my mark on such a great organization,” Erin says. “I’m thankful that PlaqueMaker was part of that.”
We’re so happy to help, Erin – Congratulations on a job well done!
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Everyone I talked to was very helpful. I felt like they really cared about my needs and went to extra mile to make sure I had the appropriate plaque. I was looking for a simple memorial plaque for my sister’s grave and your employees explained what were my best options even though what was best cost less than what I originally thought I needed. I would use them again in a heartbeat. God bless you all for your kind concern.-Carolyn C.
This company is a great business model. Quality products, but that is expected. These days I don’t expect much with customer service, but having multiple contacts with customer service I was very impressed! Received reply within minutes, not days, each time I had a question. They were able to accommodate every request I had with great, GREAT SERVICE. Thank you!!!-William L.
Design team was awesome. One phone call and they were able to make an awesome rendition of what I wanted. Amazing!!-Chad Phillips
Anthony is a defense contractor for the U.S. Army. He wanted to show his appreciation for the soldiers who work with him in a special way. “I needed a plaque ASAP, and the local stores were too pricey for what I wanted,” he tells us.
Searching online, Anthony finds PlaqueMaker.com and designs what he wants himself. “The online tools provided by PlaqueMaker made this super easy. The price was right and the product shipped very fast.”
What was Anthony looking for? He wanted a personalized memento the troops could take with them to their next assignment. Anthony says, “The soldiers I work with are always helpful to the Systems Administration office and never question when effort is needed. I wanted to give them just a little something more than the usual to show them the appreciation they deserve.” So, he designs a custom plaque that includes a remnant of a destroyed hard drive, their name, job and dates served.
“Everyone loves it,” Anthony reports. “The quality is excellent.”
Anthony’s package is delivered and left outside right after he and his family must evacuate their home due to Hurricane Matthew. “After a few days of being left out in the elements, I opened the package and dried the contents off with a paper towel,” he says. “The product looked good as new! No stains, no water damage, no issues with the text.”
Whether you want to show appreciation, celebrate a special event or give a personalized present, we’ve got you covered. Wherever you are, you can take full advantage of our Live Designer feature online at PlaqueMaker.com and design what you’re looking for yourself. You’ll be able to view your design before submitting your order and make revisions. Or our expert staff can design your PlaqueMaker product for you. One free logo, photo or clip art is always available with no set-up fees, plus there’s no character limit on your message. Either way, we’ll email you a free digital proof by the next business day. Most custom products ship within two business days of approval and payment. Standard shipping is free for orders over $99!
Have questions about how to order? Read this article.
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What is a Hostess Gift, Anyway?Traditionally speaking, a hostess gift is something a host or hostess would use while entertaining. Hostess gifts differ from birthday gifts, for instance – another something you could bring to a party- in that the birthday gift would be personal in nature, like jewelry, a book or a baseball hat. A hostess gift would be used for entertaining at a future party, like place cards, coasters, hand towels, a candy dish or serving tray – even board games or Christmas ornaments.
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Forget Flowers and FoodEven though they’re often a first thought, try to avoid giving flowers, food and even wine (although wine has become a go-to hostess gift for sure!). Why?
Unless the flowers are delivered or brought in a vase, they can be a source of stress for the hosts. They would have to find a vase for the bouquet or the hostess may feel obligated to display a delivered flower arrangement at her party, so she wouldn’t be rude to the giver. Consider having flowers delivered after the party instead.
If you give fresh or homemade food, especially at a dinner party, the hosts may feel obligated to serve the treat along with their planned menu – even if it doesn’t fit with their theme. Consider a breakfast basket or a tin of tea instead.
Give wine to hosts in the spirit of hope that they will enjoy it at another time, rather than serve it at the party. Unless, of course, it’s a request … or a wine party!
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Hostess Gift EtiquetteIt’s likely not every guest will bring a hostess gift, so you’ll want to be discrete when giving yours. Try making the exchange as soon as you arrive or even at the end of the evening. If you are the one receiving a hostess gift, be ever gracious. Try to hold off unwrapping or opening the present, since this is traditionally not done in front of the giver so that people who didn’t know to bring a gift don’t feel awkward. Set it aside to open later.
When you do open your gift, make sure to let the giver know how much you appreciate it, because people appreciate the gesture in kind. Of course, if an opportunity presents itself where you and the giver have a private moment together, open their gift in front of them so that you can thank them in person.
From ornaments, signs, photo frames and wine sets to clocks, chess sets, coasters, plaques and many more personalized gifts – you can customize all of our products into beautiful hostess gifts. Add that personal touch with:
● free unlimited text
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● free digital proof
● free standard shipping on orders $99 or more
included with each order. Most orders ship within two business days from approval and payment of your proof.
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This metal is also non-magnetic, non-toxic, and non-allergenic. These properties have led titanium to becoming a leader in dental implants and prosthetics, since they will not produce a negative immune response.
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Using Titanium for SignageTitanium also makes a great option for creating signs. Due to its durability and being light-weight, it can become an ideal option for harsh environments, such locations near salt water.
While stainless steel is a common material to create an outdoor sign, stainless steel cannot stand up to the corrosion caused by salt water. This makes titanium the best option for those who plan to create a sign near the ocean or in a location that will come in contact with salt water.
Some of the most common signs to create using titanium are engineering labels, outdoor storefront and business signs, beach house signs, cabin rental labels, direction and information signs, stencils, and signage for boats.
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If the sign is going to be used in a harsh environment, select the standard, laser-fused engraving, for a sign that will last a lifetime. With the laser-fused engraving, black ink is fused to the surface of the metal. It will not fade or scratch off. You can also add UV color printing to print in full color. The UV color printing is guaranteed to last 2 years outdoors. This UV color printing is printed on the surface and will eventually come off the metal.
PlaqueMaker can craft your sign in any size and shape up to 48x24”. The titanium signs are crafted from grade 2, 20-gauge titanium. Even select from a wide variety of mounting options, from holes and screws to sign stands. Check out the titanium signs here.
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Uses for UrnsContainers that hold remains or ashes after cremation also have a variety of other functions, depending on how you intend to use the urn. Ask yourself:
Do I need an urn just for a memorial service?
Will the urn be a permanent home for the remains?
Do I need an urn for a burial in the ground or at sea?
Will I display the urn in my home? Will family members want a keepsake?
Will I be traveling with the urn, or carrying it somewhere to scatter the ashes?
Although permanent memorial urns are appropriate for nearly any use, additional options include:
Display – Choose an urn made from metal, ceramic, marble or stone, wood or glass, that can be sealed for interment, entombing in a mausoleum, keeping in the home or resting at a permanent memorial site such as a columbarium niche (collection of small vaults that each holds a memorial urn for one or two people, often at a church). These permanent memorial urns will not lose form or structure due to natural elements.
Scattering ashes – Choose a lightweight urn that can easily be opened and held securely during the scattering ceremony, such as paper scattering tubes, fabric urns made of silk or biodegradable urns.
Land or water burials – Choose a biodegradable urn that releases ashes into the ground or water as the urn material slowly decomposes over time. Made of non-toxic and natural materials such as Himalayan rock salt, handcrafted papers and many types of wood, the urn poses no threat to the environment.
Keepsakes – Choose mini urns or cremation jewelry that store a small portion of ashes to share among family and friends.
The look of an urn is usually defined by the deceased’s personal wishes, although you can use your loved one’s passions, hobbies or special interests as a guide for choosing a style that reflects their personality. Oftentimes, the deceased’s age dictates appropriateness, as in the case of an infant or a child. People want to honor the memory of beloved pets, too.
When choosing an urn design, the determining factor for sizing is its capacity for holding ashes. Urn capacity is measured in cubic inches; most standard adult urns are about 200 cubic inches, which will hold the remains of an individual weighing roughly 200 lbs. Check the urn’s exterior measurements if it will be placed at a specific location, like a columbarium niche, or will rest on a mantle or shelf.
If it’s for yourself, you can choose exactly the urn you want, and your family won’t be stressed with the decision later. The same goes for choosing an urn for a beloved pet. If it’s for a family member who’s still with you, it lets them participate in the selection process, if they’re so inclined. You may save money in the long run, too. The urn can be delivered without incurring rush shipping costs and can be stored safely in protected packaging until needed.
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Custom Granite & Wood Memorial Urns from PlaqueMakerOur granite urns are not only beautiful vessels to hold ashes, they are an elegant way to honor the memory of your loved ones. Custom engraving of names, dates and personal messages adds a special touch. Each urn is a natural stone product, available in sizes that can hold the ashes of a 180-lb. up to a 400-lb. person. Sealant for the lid is included with your order.
Our Red Alder wood urns also make touching memorials to honor beloved family pet. Personalize with names, dates, quotes, dedications and favorite photo, or choose from a wide variety of pet clip art.
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From picture frames to custom wine box, personalized acrylic pieces to Valentine-themed plaques, add a special touch to cards and messages in the language of love.
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Special Shipping Guide for Valentine’s Day DeliveriesEnjoy guaranteed delivery by February 14 for orders paid and approved by February 1. Order by February 1 to receive guaranteed delivery by Valentine’s Day on February 14. Last day to pay and approve for guaranteed delivery is February 9, which requires a shipping upgrade to UPS Next Day.*
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-Virginia Woolf
The best part is the unlimited amount of love you can express with a personalized message and artwork printed in full color on top. Select a gold, silver or white aluminum plate for engraving.
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“Wine is bottled poetry.”-Robert Louis Stevenson
In addition to your loving words, all you need to do is find that special bottle of your sweetheart’s favorite grape juice* -and a dozen roses, possibly- to create a wonderful, personal Valentine.
Enjoy free shipping for orders over $99 and guaranteed delivery by February 14 for orders paid and approved by February 1. Order by February 1 to receive guaranteed delivery by Valentine’s Day on February 14. Last day to pay and approve for guaranteed delivery is February 9, which requires a shipping upgrade to UPS Next Day.**
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Incredibly popular at the time are “comic” valentines, sometimes referred to as “mock,” “satirical” or “vinegar” valentines. Described as a cheap card with a caricature and an insulting poem or message, folded over and sealed, the address written on the outside and sent through the mail to an unsuspecting recipient, they seem to satisfy the sarcastic nature of Victorian hearts.
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Anonymity Made Them Do ItOftentimes, comic valentines give the observers of a romantic relationship an opportunity to put their two cents in on its merit -without having to reveal themselves. “You have to remember that these cards were sent anonymously,” says Annabella Pollen historian and lecturer at the University of Brighton. “They were meant to say, ‘Your behavior is unacceptable; Change your behavior, or else.’ There’s almost this threatening element to them.”
In her research, Ms. Pollen finds that mock valentines are quite effective at rejecting a recipient’s advances as well as criticizing their faults, from drunkenness and vanity to laziness and stupidity – especially when sent without a signature. Vinegar valentines are inexpensive insults that “deploy the tactics of hiding the sender behind majority opinion. The terms ‘we’, ‘us’ and ‘everyone’ appear frequently in the insults, suggesting that the offending vice, whether it be pride, ignorance or hen-pecking, was not only noticed by the anonymous sender, but also by the larger community.” Yikes!
Many secret admirers still send valentines without a signature, although the fad of insulting someone with a valentine has come and gone. “In the later years of the 19th century, the decline of the fashion for sending valentines of all types was as sudden as its rise,” Ms. Pollen says. “Certainly, despite evidence that the custom for cheeky post continued through Edwardian times and beyond, in the diluted form of the comic postcard and cheap seaside caricatures, the large-scale commercial practice of sending poison-pen letters on St. Valentine’s Day has, thankfully, disappeared.”
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Personalize Picture Frames for Custom Valentine’s Day Gifts at PlaqueMakerPersonalize a picture frame for a custom Valentine’s Day gift on February 14! We offer hanging frames or frames that stand freely in portrait or landscape orientation, in red alder, bamboo, and crystal, or order a full-color printed personalized picture frames to hold standard-sized photos.
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Red roses symbolize energy, passion and deep love.Adored for their fragrance and beauty, red roses are typically reserved for the most intimate romantic relationships. From Biblical times, red also represents life. The first human life in all creation is a man called “Adam,” a name that can be translated as either “man” or “red” in Hebrew.
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Pink roses speak of affection, sweetness and understanding.A great choice for a friend or family member, this color is created by combining red and white. Light pink represents grace, gentility, admiration and friendship. Dark pink symbolizes gratitude, appreciation and thankfulness. Overall, pink is associated with innocence and virginity. For Christians, pink can signify the complete love story between Christ and his church, considered “the greatest wedding of all time.”
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White roses symbolize spiritual love, purity, reverence, humility and faithfulness.Interestingly, the color white in the Bible is most often used to describe the garments of the holy, like Jesus Christ, the angels and the saints. Clothes that are “white as the light” is a popular description.
While Valentine colors for roses or gift wrappings and presents have their own messages, many gift-givers enjoy gifting colors that are especially significant to a relationship or one that is a favorite of the recipient. For instance:
● Purple, lavender– symbolizing enchantment and originality, these are the colors of love at first sight.
● Coral– the color of desire.
● Orange, apricot– represent enthusiasm and fascination.
● Yellow– the color of gladness, joy and friendship, yellow personifies the sentiment of “welcome home.”
● Peach– represents sympathy, sincerity, gratitude and modesty.
In addition, specific color combinations carry unique messages:
● Red and white speak of unity.
● Yellow and orange reflect thoughts of passion.
● Red and yellow are celebratory colors that offer congratulations.
Need a Valentine’s Day Gift? Check out our Valentine’s Day Gift Guide at PlaqueMaker.com
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The National Retail Federation (NRF) conducts a popular Super Bowl Spending Survey and every year since 2005, we have seen how Americans plan to celebrate one of the year’s biggest sporting events. The report tracks average annual spending on food, décor, team apparel and more, as well as party going preferences. For instance, in 2016:
● About 43 million fans threw a Super Bowl party
● Another 70 million attended one instead
● About 80% of partygoers and viewers bought food for the event
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Super Bowl Sunday – Unique American “Holiday”Whether your team makes it to the championship and even if you’re not a fan at all, Super Bowl Sunday is a huge celebratory event many Americans. In fact, the annual championship game of the National Football League (NFL), pitting the champion of the National Football Conference (NFC) and the American Football Conference (AFC) against one another, is one of the biggest single day sports events in the world. If you’re a fan, you know the importance of statistics, so here’s a rundown:
● 1 billion chicken wings
● 5 million gallons of beer
● 5 million pounds of avocados
● 28 million pounds of potato chips
● 8 million pounds of popcorn
● 222,792 football fields of farmland are needed to grow all that corn, potatoes and avocados
● 493 Olympic-sized swimming pools of beer are needed for all that drinking
Super Bowl 56 (LVI is the Roman numerals) will be held in Los Angeles, California at Sofi Stadium on February 13. Since the average ticket price is over $5,500 – how about some stats on Super Bowl Parties?
● Super Bowl plans are made an average of 41 days in advance
● Average number of people attending each party is 17
● 10 million man-hours are spent preparing food for Super Bowl parties
One more fun factoid, based on history: It’s estimated that 7 million employees will not show up to work on the Monday after Super Bowl Sunday.
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Create Personalized Custom Bottle Openers at PlaqueMakerPerfect for your Super Bowl party! Each bottle opener is made from stainless steel and is 7-inches by 1.5-inches in size. Laser engrave message of your choice and include art or logo.
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The Mystery of St. ValentineThe history of Valentine’s Day starts with a little known fact: the month of February has long been celebrated as a month of romance. The story of the patron Saint Valentine, however, is much more intriguing.
The Catholic Church recognizes at least three different martyred saints named Valentine. One legend contends that Valentine is a priest who serves during the third century in Rome. When Emperor Claudius II decides that single men make better soldiers than those with wives and families, he outlaws marriage for young men. Egad! Realizing this injustice, Valentine defies the Emperor, performing marriages for young lovers in secret. When his actions are revealed, Claudius orders his death.
Other tales suggest that Valentine may have been killed for attempting to help Christians escape Roman prisons, where they were often beaten and tortured. According to another legend, an imprisoned Valentine actually sends the first “valentine” himself – a greeting to a young girl he falls in love with -possibly his jailor’s daughter- during his confinement. He signs the letter, “From your Valentine,” an expression that is still in use today.
The truth behind Saint Valentine remains hidden by the dazzle of his loving kindness personified in stories that all emphasize his appeal as a sympathetic, heroic and romantic figure. As a result of this reputation, Valentine would become one of the most popular saints in England and France by the Middle Ages.
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The Valentine’s Day-Lupercalia ConnectionSome believe that Valentine’s Day is celebrated in the middle of February to commemorate the anniversary of Valentine’s death around A.D. 270. Others believe the Christian church claimed the St. Valentine’s feast day in an effort to “Christianize” the pagan celebration of Lupercalia.
Celebrated at the ides of February, or February 15, Lupercalia is a fertility festival dedicated to Faunus, the Roman god of agriculture, and to the Roman founders Romulus and Remus.
To begin the festival, members of the Luperci, an order of Roman priests, would gather at a sacred cave where the infants Romulus and Remus are believed to have been cared for by a she-wolf or lupa. The priests would sacrifice animals for fertility and purification. They would cut the animals’ hides into strips, dip them into the sacrificial blood and take to the streets, gently slapping both women and crop fields with the red-stained hide. Roman women would welcome the touch of the hides because it is believed to make them more fertile in the coming year. Later in the day, all the young women in the city would place their names in a big urn. The city’s bachelors would each choose a name and become paired for the year with his chosen woman. These matches often ended in marriage.
By the end of the fifth century, Lupercalia is outlawed as “un-Christian after Pope Gelasius declares February 14 as St. Valentine’s Day. During the Middle Ages, February 14 is considered the beginning of birds’ mating season, which begins to associate February 14 with the idea of romance, and love.
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History of Valentine GreetingsGreetings exchanged at Valentine’s Day are popular in the Middle Ages, though written Valentines become popular after 1400. The oldest known valentine still in existence today is a poem written in 1415 by Charles, Duke of Orleans, to his wife while he is imprisoned in the Tower of London following his capture at the Battle of Agincourt. It is now part of the manuscript collection of the British Library in London, England. Several years later, it is believed that King Henry V hires a writer named John Lydgate to compose a love note to Catherine of Valois.
Americans probably begin exchanging hand-made valentines in the early 1700s. In the 1840s, Esther A. Howland begins selling the first mass-produced valentines in the United States. Known as the “Mother of the Valentine,” Miss Howland’s elaborate creations are made with real lace, ribbons and colorful pictures known as “scrap.” In addition, sailors all over the world would craft a Valentine for their sweethearts using tiny, colorful shells glued together in heart shapes.
Easy Design Plaques for Valentine’s Day are not only customizable, they include a personal love note to your sweetheart. Just fill in his or her name, your message and “sign” it. oxoxox
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Letting a person know you care with a simple gesture. It’s what Valentine’s Day is all about.Remember handing out those paper Valentines in grade school? Giving them to classmates, teachers or even the bus driver brings a smile to their faces and gives you a warm, fuzzy feeling. Charles, the Duke of Orleans gets credit for sending the first Valentine in 1415. While imprisoned in the Tower of London, his love letter makes its way back to his wife in France. It is what February 14 is all about; letting a person know you care with a simple gesture.
People all over the world celebrate Valentine’s Day in unique ways. We have found a few that might give you ideas on how to shake up your Valentine routine!
The first Italian Valentine’s celebration is called Spring Festival. Couples dine outdoors, recite poetry and listen to music. The romantic encounters end with a moonlit stroll. Even though the Spring Festival is gone, modern Italians still celebrate February 14 in much the same way, with amore.
On the eve of Valentine’s Day, an old English tradition has single women place five bay leaves on their pillow before going to sleep. It is supposed to entice them to dream of their future husbands. Today, the bay leaf is left in the kitchen. Modern British men and women exchange cards, candy and kisses, just like Americans do.
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In South Korea, One Day is Not EnoughRather than celebrating for one day, South Koreans exchange gifts for three months. On February 14, women pursue men, leaving tokens of their affection. Korean men get their turn to shower ladies with gifts on March 14. Finally, for the single members of the population, April 14 is a day to mourn their solitary status and pray for a change (chocolate is probably popular on that day).
Brazilians choose to postpone their Valentine’s celebration until after Carnival, which happens in February or March each year. They hold Dia dos Namorados or Lovers Day on June 12. It is customary to present gifts to friends and family as well as lovers. The next day, June 13, is Saint Anthony’s Day (the patron saint of marriage), when unmarried women invoke his blessing with the hope of finding a husband.
Danish men give women a gaekkebrev or joking letter. These anonymous notes, written on intricately cut paper (think snowflakes, hearts), contain funny poems or silly inscriptions. Danish women must guess who their secret admirer is. Half the globe away in the Philippines, it is easy to remember most couples’ anniversaries, because it is good luck to get married on February 14. Across the country, they hold large mass weddings.
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Give a Custom Engraved or Color Printed Valentine – with a Personalized MessageAll you need is love! From heart-shaped acrylic paperweights and crystal pictures frames to elegant glass suncatchers with love poems and other gift ideas that can set your sweetheart’s love ablaze, there’s still time to design a beautifully personalized, fully custom engraved or color printed Valentine at PlaqueMaker. Once you submit your order, a quote and proof are emailed to you within one business day. Your order will ship from our warehouse two days after you approve your final design. We offer free shipping for orders over $99 within the contiguous United States and to APO/FPO addresses and upgraded shipping options are available. Every order includes one free logo, photo or clip art with no set-up fees and no character limit, and PlaqueMaker’s easy-to-use online design tools let you fashion a one-of-a-kind Valentine’s gift they are sure to love.
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Pressed Wood, Solid Cherry Wood or Dark Solid Walnut Wood Certificate Plaque Presentation KitsAn elegant choice for displaying important documents -including diplomas, credentials or certifications. Each certificate presentation kit includes a coated wood board, plexiglass and four gold tacks for mounting. Wondering how to assemble our certificate kits? Read our blog, How To Assemble Plaque Kits in 5 Easy Steps.
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Slide-In Certificate Presentation PlaquesShow off important documents and even photographs. Each easy-to-use slide-in frame certificate presentation plaque kit includes a board and gold plastic frame. Choose from pressed wood boards, solid natural cherry boards or solid dark walnut boards, each with a keyhole slot for hanging in portrait or landscape orientation.
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Black Plastic Document Frame for CertificatesEach certificate frame holds the standard 8.5-inch by 11-inch certificate. It includes the black plastic frame and plexiglass cover and will hang in portrait or landscape orientation.
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Certificate Presentation FoldersPresent diplomas, certifications, credentials, safety information, award certificates, photos and any other document of a standard 8.5-inch by 11-inch size. Each certificate folder is made of white or black heavy cardstock embossed with a line border and stamped with a gold laurel.
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Vinyl Certificate Presentation FoldersA cost effective alternative that’s great for schools, churches, businesses and more. Vinyl is textured and comes in burgundy, green, blue and black with a gold double border. The display holder is 10.75 inches by 13.25 inches and holds 8.5-inch by 11-inch documents. Has a pull-out stand for portrait or landscape orientation.
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Since paperweights are rarely used in modern office environments now, people have not had the chance to gaze upon them, learn of their history and become fascinated with them – as collectors of paperweights are. We’ll let you in on all the hoopla.
Paperweights begin to appear in Europe at the Vienna Industrial Exposition in 1845. Venetian glassmaker Pietro Bigaglia revives ancient glass working techniques to create and exhibit the first signed and dated weights. This Exposition, along with the Great Exhibition of the Industry of All Nations, which is sponsored by Prince Albert of England in 1851, helps to introduce these artistic innovations to the world. Although many countries produce paperweights, the French designs are the most admired and prized.
To help revive a depressed glass industry in France, prominent glasshouses such as Compagnie des Cristalleries de Saint Louis, Compagnie des Verreries et Cristalleries de Baccarat, Cristallerie de Clichy and Cristallerie de Pantin create exquisite weights as items of luxury to satisfy the public’s fascination with ornamentation. This is when a paperweight’s purpose is fully embraced. With the popularity of letter writing at the time, these beautiful objects keep papers organized in drafty rooms and become fashionable additions to home décor.
During the hayday of paperweights from 1845 to 1860, the French glasshouses introduce the millefiori technique and flameworked flora and fauna, while glasshouses in Bohemia, Silesia, Italy, Belgium and England (including George Bacchus and Sons, and Islington Glass Works) also begin to make the popular and inexpensive objects. All of these glassmakers bring their knowledge of paperweight making to the United States.
From the 1860’s, American-made paperweights are produced until 1890 and develop a unique style apart from European sensibilities. For instance, Louis Comfort Tiffany creates paperweight vases rather than traditional paperweights. Much later in 1962 during the Studio Glass movement, glassmaking moves from the factories to the studio for artistic, rather than functional, reasons. Contemporary paperweight artists such as Paul Stankard and Josh Simpson make weighted objects like orbs, marbles, vessels and small-scale sculptures. Inspired by early paperweight makers, these artists create miniature worlds inside the paperweight using flameworking and furnace-working techniques.
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Today’s PaperweightsThe Glass Paperweight Foundation estimates only about 20,000 of history’s glass paperweights have survived. Only 6,000 of those are considered “quality pieces” and are found in private collections and museums. Their quality, beauty and rarity make them very collectible.
Today’s paperweights are still made from glass as well as crystal, acrylic, granite and marble. They are shaped into stars, cubes, discs, faceted rectangles and custom shapes such as cut-out letters or little statues. And they continue to function as objets d’art.
Personalized custom engraved paperweights are beloved by our customers for their beauty and ease of display. Each custom paperweight is individually packaged in a white box for elegant gift giving
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So the two set out to name their castle, which – if any of you listening have set out on this journey- takes time to explore many, many options. Decisions? Not so much.
Then one evening, all three of Dan’s sons, grown up and living on their own, come home for a family gathering. One parent mentions their quest to find a name for the house.
“That’s easy,” they say. “The Roots. We been calling it that for years.” The Roots?
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“Well, it was all we needed,” Dan says. “We now had a name and set about to find a way to present to the world. We have stationary with the image on it; we have business cards with the image and name on it. Then we thought about a sign to announce the name on the house itself. That is what brought us to you.”
Dan finds PlaqueMaker’s website easy to use and order from. “Your quote came back very quickly and with very little effort on my side of the equation,” he says. He just uploaded his original artwork in Live Designer and received his proof very quickly. “It was just a matter of following some suggestions by your staff, and we selected the size and shape and then it was order time.”
At first, the Thomson family decides to display the sign outdoors at the entrance to their home. Once they see the final product, though -they choose to move it indoors and give it a special place over the fireplace in the family room. “It is so beautiful and we love it so much. We are so very pleased with the outstanding work you all have done for us.”
The Roots is a beautiful sign, indeed – and we’re pretty sure it’s a worthy addition. After all, a man’s home is his castle, right? Thanks so much for sharing your story, Dan!
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\n\nCustom engraved name plates are often used in business environments to identify a worker's office location, their desk, name and position they hold at their company. Businesses also use name plates to label rooms or specific areas within an office complex, or identify a suite of offices. Even cubicles can be identified with specialized name plates. Custom name plates add a professional touch to any office environment, too.
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\n\n\nIndustrial companies and manufacturers will also use custom engraved name plates to tag machinery and equipment, or used as inventory markers or repair and maintenance schedules. Typically, these name plates are made from durable material to stand up to the dirt and grime of industrial environments.
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\n\n\nPersonalized name plates are ideal for displaying information that varies from name plate to name plate. We offer \nDesk Name Plates, \nWall Name Plates, \nDoor Name Plates, \nCubicle Name Plates and\nOffice Name Plates, perfect for offices at churches, schools and businesses.
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\n\n\nWith our Live Designer customization platform, you can design, tweak and see your name plates online, making it easy to order the custom name plate you need. Our customer service specialists are always ready to lend a helping hand, too. Customize name plates with names, titles and quotes, as well as one free corporate logo, photo or clip art with no set-up fees and no character limit.
Although the use of company name tags has waned over the years, new benefits for using name tags to identify employees have also surfaced. Here are just a few of them.
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\n\nWith the advent of increased security measures at public buildings and office spaces, name tags can do more than identify employees; they can keep outsiders away from critical areas of the business. Name tags can be valuable in companies that deal with high tech gadgets, expensive equipment or sensitive information. When all employees are all required to wear company name tags, it is quick and easy to see who belongs in the office and who does not.
When a customer wants to start up a conversation with an employee, it’s always easier when the customer can address the employee by name. If the customer has a question or requires the completion of a transaction, they know exactly where to go for help. A name tag can help with this, as well as providing accountability for service employees. You may be surprised at how much more customers will relate to your employees if they are properly identified.
The versatility of name tags offers opportunities to strengthen corporate branding or promotion campaigns. Adding the business logo or advertising slogan to employee name tags works as a tiny billboard when the employee wears it to a business lunch or visits the gas station on the way home from work. The company name gets advertised to others through the people who make your business what it is.
It can be difficult to remember names. Name tags alleviate the worry, especially in larger companies. Name tags also allow employees from different departments to build a sense of camaraderie faster, with lasting effects.
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\n\nOur personalized custom engraved name tags build corporate branding and help customers identify employees. With our wide selection of materials and high quality production, you’re sure to give a professional impression.
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Customers also like our Sublimated Color Metal, Metal Laser Engraved, Custom Engraved Glass or Custom Engraved Bamboo and Cherry Wood plaques for a congratulatory retirement award. You can personalize these plaques with names, work dates, quotes and dedications, as well as a photo or clip art.
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Customer: Why do you feature so many products made from bamboo?
PlaqueMaker: As a material, bamboo is a very popular choice with our customers – who really love it. Lightweight and good for the environment, bamboo is a beautiful wood choice for our signs, plaques, awards, individual letters, picture frames, ornaments, wine sets, desk plates, name tags, BBQ sets, coasters, pen cases, flash drive key chains and garden signs. Many PlaqueMaker plaques can be ordered using a bamboo upgrade, too.
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Sustainable WonderThe bamboo plant is actually several varieties of fast-growing grass that rises in height from three inches to several feet in just one day. It flourishes all over the world in nearly every climate. Because it grows so efficiently, it is considered a highly sustainable plant.
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Choose a personalized anniversary gift to honor the occasion, whether it’s for the “Spouse of the Year” or a memento from the whole family.
This Easy Design style is good-looking and fun, all at the same time! The anniversary plaque features customizable names and the amount of years you have been married. All the design work is done for you!
The Faux Gray Leather Anniversary Plaque is customized with the laser etched design on varying sizes ranging from 7”x 9” to 10.5” x 13”. Even with Easy Designs, we’ll email you a free digital proof by the next business day. Most orders ship within two business days of approval and payment. Standard shipping is free for order over $99 in the contiguous United States.
Want to modify this design? Request a custom layout by contacting our customer service specialists here. Or browse our other Anniversary gifts to create an original gift all your own.
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You can also request a custom layout by emailing us, or browse our whole selection of plaques to create your own.
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1. We laser fuse the image to the surface of the material. This applies to brass, copper, bronze, stainless steel and titanium.
2. We frost the image onto the back of the material. This applies to glass and clear acrylic.
3. We engrave directly into the material; it is a very shallow surface engraving. This applies to solid cherry, bamboo, granite and marble.
4. We laser off the top layer of material to reveal a different color underneath. This applies to plastic and laser metal.
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1. Sublimation is a printing process that heat-presses ink permanently into the material. These products are made for indoor use only and will fade in direct sunlight.
2. UV Color Printing uses the same type UV-stable ink as the auto industry. The printing has a textured, raised effect with vivid color. Designed for indoor and outdoor use, the printing will last for up to two years. Color printing can be used to print full color photos.
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Among the many awards ceremonies honoring film and entertainment, the Oscars are perhaps the most coveted. Fans watch the awards to see what the actors and actresses are wearing as much as to find out firsthand who wins – not to mention the host’s opening act, performances of Best Song nominations, acceptance speeches and the unexpected that only live events deliver. Yes, there are always the water-cooler discussions the next day, although there’s nothing quite like being there watching for those!
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Oscar Party Wow More and more people are gathering friends and loved ones for Oscar parties complete with spectacular food and drink, elegant attire and a front row seat to the show in a glammed-up home. What could be more fun that staging Oscar predictions and picking your own winners? If you’re the Oscar Party host (or want to be one), here are nine tricks courtesy of Better Homes & Gardens.
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2. Hollywood Walk of Fame – Place large glitter-paper stars on the floor or in a hallway, creating your own walk of fame right to the best seats in the house.
3. Tuxedo Tie Napkins – Elegance that’s so easy. Fold a square black cocktail napkin into thirds, then scrunch the middle together. Tie a small piece of black fabric or twist tie around the middle of the napkin, and voilá -your table is in party mode.
4. Red Carpet Refreshments – Start the party an hour or two before the show, so you can watch the red carpet rock. Have champagne on hand – or even a signature cocktail made with edible glitter, for a paparazzi-approved look.
5. 5-Star Appetizers – Simple party hors d’oeuvres usually get the best ratings, especially when they’re topped with star-studded garnishes and fancy toothpicks.
6. Serve Popcorn in Boxes – The star of all movie snacks will be munched all evening long when it’s served in those festive iconic boxes.
7. Oscar Night Party Games – Entertain guests with an Oscar trivia quiz or a performance of favorite movie quotes: “My mother thanks you, my father thanks you, my sister thanks you, and I thank you.” Which character in which movie?*
8. And the Oscar Goes To… – Have your party guests make award predictions before the show begins using gold-dipped pencils! Isn’t that chic?
9. Swanky Swag Bags – Guests get the celeb treatment with a bag full of Oscar night swag such as chocolate stars, mini bottles of liqueur, red lipstick. Look for bags at your local crafts stores, then stamp away.
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*George M. Cohan, played by James Cagney, in Yankee Doodle Dandy, 1942.
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Whether it’s for the happy couple, the bridal party or the wedding guests, custom gifts make unique and cherished favors and keepsakes.![\"Mr](\"/core/media/media.nl?id=1051620&c=611182&h=avwCt4ABFU-kkT6RUDN7B8lY5LI6c46XgQN1VVKEFi_BJ2_e\")
Choose from full-color printed plaques or a variety of laser-engraved plaque styles. We also have Easy Design styles that are just as personal, yet fast and easy to order.![\"Custom](\"/core/media/media.nl?id=1051624&c=611182&h=i6xxtO8BpEd_nZBDQXeyA6vNTrEj9Cw-qk1Jw10JAm7t26BN\")
Gifts can be personalized with names, monograms, dates, quotes, scripture and dedications, as well as a photo or art such as wedding clip art.![\"Custom](\"/core/media/media.nl?id=1051622&c=611182&h=o5cZHiNBMSJcy426s9_KeGuUDpWPGpOINKCuEZSoldeeCtcA\")
Crystal picture frame plaques are very popular – a gold or silver plastic frame holds a photo, or choose to the image engraved directly on the glass. Includes a black metal base for freestanding display.![\"Custom](\"/core/media/media.nl?id=1051625&c=611182&h=XYBQj9MgVeiBNkiB0fvKyCkdLn2ZaQYQNgFPqC1-Ct89Ppm-\")
Customizable Wedding Guest Book Signs are a perfect gift for the bride and the groom, groomsmen, bridesmaids, parents, relatives and friends. Display sign during the wedding and have each guest sign it for a truly unique decoration that will memorialize everyone who came to celebrate love.Seeing your company or family business in the limelight of good news coverage is exciting. For many, it can be a once-in-a-lifetime thrill, one that’s worth immortalizing.
Custom news plaques make great gifts for people or organizations who are featured in newspaper, magazine, journal or website articles. Favorable Tweets and other social media posts make fabulous plaques, too. Not only is it a terrific way to say thank you:
It’s an ultimate Recognition. Preserving the distinction of an honor or award featured in the news is one super way to commemorate hard work.
It’s a treasured Keepsake. Corporate news plaques are permanent time capsules of a special moment to remember and feel pride.
It’s a permanent Display. Companies can proudly show off corporate achievements in the office with style and grace.
It’s a lasting Tribute. Corporate news plaques immortalize accomplishments, creating a personalized company history to share publicly.
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Create Corporate News Plaques at PlaqueMakerWe’ll print your news PDF or text and logo on a gold, silver or white aluminum plate in full color, then mount it to a coated wood board. Upgrade the board to natural bamboo, solid cherry, solid walnut, or glass. Include one free logo, photo or clip art with no set-up fees and no character limit; a variety of board sizes are available. Add an easel to your order for professional display. We’ll email you a free digital proof by the next business day. Most orders ship within two business days of approval and payment.
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Personalize your infant memorial with a message that speaks from the heart. Choose an inspirational quote, an expression of sympathy and include a name. Memorialize life dates. Engrave a photo or choose an image from our wide selection of clip art. For use indoors and out, infant memorials may be mounted to an outdoor sign stand.
Please remember to contact your cemetery prior to ordering, to ensure your infant memorial or grave marker meets the proper requirements. We’ll email you a free digital proof by the next business day. Most custom memorials ship within two business days of approval and payment.
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The National Education Association (NEA) describes the event as “a day for honoring teachers and recognizing the lasting contributions they make to our lives.” As a nation, we all know that teachers play an inspiring role in educating our children, who are the future leaders of our country. Kind, patient, hard-working, dedicated and understanding, a teacher often has a profound effect on a young person’s life, in addition to family members. Kids are spending at least seven hours a day, five days a week at school soaking up the guidance of educators and other school staff members; a good percentage of students spend more time after school participating in activities, sports and homework groups with teachers, as coaches and advisors. Teachers actively participate in the breath and scope of so many kids’ futures, helping them make decisions about their education and careers that best serve their happiness. In turn, teachers take their responsibility and influence very seriously. They deserve to be loved and appreciated all the year through, and especially on May 3.
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Custom Paperweights for National Teacher Appreciation DayCreate beautiful paperweights personalized for your favorite teachers at PlaqueMaker. We carry a variety of shapes and sizes made from elegant crystal, acrylic, granite and marble. Custom-shaped acrylic paperweights are also available (the school mascot, perhaps?). Paperweights feature frosted engraving or screened printing with laser frosting, and include a name, personal message, logo or clip art. Each paperweight is individually packaged in a white box, ideal for gift-giving.
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History of National Teacher Appreciation Day● Leaders in education and politics discuss the need for a national day to honor teachers as early as 1944.
● In 1953, Eleanor Roosevelt persuades the 81st Congress to proclaim a national teacher day.
● Congress declares March 7, 1980 as the first National Teacher Day.The NEA continues to observe Teacher Day on the first Tuesday in March until 1985, when the National PTA establishes Teacher Appreciation Week as the first full week of May.
● The NEA Representative Assembly immediately votes to make the Tuesday of that week National Teacher Appreciation Day.
● National Teacher Appreciation Day is considered an “unofficial” national holiday.
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Customer: What’s the turnaround time on my custom order?PlaqueMaker Designer: Once you submit your order on PlaqueMaker.com, a free digital proof and a quote is sent to you directly via email within one business day of submission. After you approve the proof and provide payment, your order will ship from our warehouse in Fortville, Indiana USA two business days later. In fact, 98% of orders ship within two business days; larger orders may require additional production time.
PlaqueMaker offers free standard shipping on orders $99+ within the contiguous United States and to APO/APE addresses. Depending on package weight, standard shipping is either through USPS Mail or UPS Ground. You can also choose a shipping upgrade; we offer UPS Ground, 3rd Day, 2nd Day and Next Day Air. For orders shipping to AK, HI, PR or internationally, the customer will be responsible for the cost of shipping. We ship from the 46040 ZIP code.
You will find an overview of our turnaround process on every page of our website.
PlaqueMaker Designer: We ask that you allow 10 business days for delivery, before contacting customer service. We cannot guarantee delivery times with USPS; however, most orders arrive within two to five business days. Barring extreme weather conditions, UPS shipping is guaranteed by ship date.
For more turnaround time details, please visit our FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) page.
Customer (via Facebook): I need a plaque that needs to be weatherproof as it will be affixed outdoors. Recommendations?
PlaqueMaker Designer: We have several options for outdoor use. You can view all of them on our Outdoor Signs page.
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If you’re looking for something that doesn’t require any maintenance, you will want to go with stainless steel, titanium or plastic. Choose titanium if you’re looking for a sign that will hold up in a salt water environment.
On some outdoor styles, we can also print your message and artwork in vivid, full color that’s UV-resistant; other outdoor styles have options for mounting, two-sided printing, custom shapes and more.
As always, our design staff is ready to help you design your sign, or you can take full advantage of our Live Designer feature – and design it yourself! One free logo, photo or clip art is always available with no set-up fees, plus there’s no character limit on your message.
We’ll email you a free digital proof by the next business day. Most custom products ship within two business days of approval and payment. Standard shipping is free on orders $99+!
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Choose from granite memorial plaques and headstones, marble memorial plaques, or metal memorial plaques made from brass, bronze, copper, stainless steel or titanium. Depending on your material, stone memorials are either custom cut or come in standard sizes that can be engraved with a personalized message and image. With metal memorials, your personalization is laser fused onto the metal surface, a UV-stable image that’s made to last a lifetime. Or we can also print your message and artwork in full color that’s also UV-resistant.
Mount your custom memorial on our black stainless steel or cold-rolled steel tribute stand either 24 inches or 48 inches tall. Includes bolts and/or corner screws. The stand must be mounted in the ground; for best results, set in concrete as you would a mailbox post.
Please contact your cemetery or memorial garden prior to ordering to ensure our memorial plaques or headstones meet their requirements.
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Use our Same Day Shipping service especially when you need to receive your order ASAP. It’s a simple four-step process:
1. Submit your order form by 10 a.m. EST today
\n2. Receive your proof by 12 p.m. EST today
\n3. Approve the proof by 1 p.m. EST today
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Select items the same day, valid during normal business days with regular hours of operation – in other words, Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Plus, our custom, personalized self-design service is still the same: Ships Today orders include one free logo, photo or clip art with no set-up fees and no character limit. Same fabulous PlaqueMaker products.
So many kids play competitive sports in America that serious sports organizations like the Sports and Fitness Industry Association (SFIA), the Women’s Sports Foundation and others are studying the numbers. For instance, EPSN reports that just nine years ago, roughly 75% of boys and 69% of girls from ages eight to 17 take part in organized sports, playing at least one sport per year. And these totals don’t take into account the kids who start playing before age eight! A growing number of kids are playing sports even before they start going to school. The surprising find is that girls start an average of half a year later than boys, although kids who don’t exercise start later than those who do.
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\n\nOut in the suburbs, kids in elementary and middle school usually play on three, four or five teams at a time. The community culture tends to revolve around practices, tourneys and getting players to and from the games. So who says the Soccer Mom is a myth?
This ‘burb phenomenon seems to ring true for kids all over America: statistics show 90% of parents attend at least one of their kid’s games a week. Sixty-eight percent talk with their kids at least every other day about games and practices. What’s motivating all these kids to play, play play? Their passion for the sport, that’s what.
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\nSome surveys say 45% of kids who start a sport will quit. But not for long: 33% start up again with the same sport. Kids quit for all sorts of reasons: hey aren’t having fun or won’t make the commitment, they want to focus on their studies or their school sports programs are cut. Having their children get injured on the field is almost every parent’s worst fear. Even so, they do return – whether they play in school or in a community sports league or another type of club.
The popularity of youth sports is turning out to be one solution for staving off obesity, which remains a huge health concern. According to the CDC, overweight children have a 70% chance of becoming overweight adults. By 2030, the CDC predicts that 42% of all American adults will be obese … so it looks like we all could be physically more active, yes? However, very few American kids have not played sports; never joined a team or club, never wore a uniform, never practiced for hours with teammates or never ran out of a locker room to compete.
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\n\nFrom Little League games to professional sporting tournaments, reward star athletes, coaches and sponsors at the end of a game well played. Softball, Soccer, Golf, Tennis and more, feed that passion by marking special wins and achievements with personalized custom trophies and awards created especially for them.
Stumped about what to give your Dad for Father’s Day on June 19 this year? Whether your pop is a grill master, the world’s greatest handyman, the king of the remote, super sports car driver, excellent golfer or just the best-est Father a kid could have, he probably deserves a trophy for that!
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\n\nThese fantastic-looking cup awards are perfect to recognize your Dad’s best qualities – the ones you love him for. Choose from a variety of styles, including elegant sculpted crystal, gold or silver metal or resin painted gold or silver and silver or gold handles. Each cup is mounted to a black base with an attached plate for personalization. Add your Dad’s name, special message, even a photo – for free.
Once you’ve personalized Dad’s custom trophy, take a cue from our featured pictures. Fill it with trinkets your Father will appreciate, such as tools, lighters, candy, gift cards, keys, IOUs – anything that says, “I love you, Dad!”
The best part – most ship within two business days and standard shipping is free for order $99+. You may also upgrade through UPS. We offer Ground, 3rd Day, 2nd Day and Next Day Air. So you’ve got plenty of time to thrill him this Father’s Day.
It may be a last-minute idea, but it’s the kind of gift that keeps on giving for years to come. Make your Dad feel as special as he is with a custom trophy cup award!
Our custom engraved granite awards are a PlaqueMaker original! They will look fantastic at your next event, whether it’s a corporate gala, a loved one’s birthday, a living tribute for a family pet or simply for a promotion.
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We offer either a portrait or landscape layout for your design, too.
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Whether you’re the company president, sales star, office manager or service desk specialist, everyone is an expert picnic goer when it comes to corporate outings. Getting to know your co-workers in a relaxed setting can help educate you about their roles and responsibilities within the company; perhaps even change your own perspective on your role and responsibilities. This can strengthen how the staff works together, streamlining processes and chains of command. Networking with senior level managers, junior associates and employees you may not see every day, you can learn about new projects or initiatives and have the chance to showcase what you are working on as well.
Company picnics are a great way to boost employee morale and rejuvenate that team spirit. Taking this opportunity to recognize employees for work well done will go a long way in the eyes of your staff. Thanking your employees is one of the reasons you are getting together, after all. The company picnic is also a great time to share important news such as milestones, retirements, product launches or new corporate benefits. Addressing the entire staff at once with a major announcement lets them react with one exciting group hug.
When you host a picnic for your staff and their families, with fun activities and good natured competition, everyone gets to learn new things about the company, their co-workers, families and friends, not to mention, about themselves. When personality traits, quirks, senses of humor and talents come into play, it builds camaraderie, trust and friendship. Plus, when the bosses show genuine interest in their employees’ personal and family lives, the employees’ feelings will likely be mutual.
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Create Custom Company Picnic Trophies at PlaqueMakerAll work and no play is no way for a company to operate successfully. So relax … Give yourself and your staff that break and host a company picnic this summer. And for your event activities, create custom frosted trophies at PlaqueMaker. We can even print your personalization in full color. For trophies on a budget, choose from our glass or acrylic options that are freestanding with a brass or silver pin.
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Custom Engraved Wood PlaquesThis 8-inch by 10-inch custom engraved award plaque is made from natural bamboo wood. PlaqueMaker’s personalized bamboo plaques are an eco-friendly choice for awards and gifts for any organization or event to share a special message or recognize achievements. Include one free logo, photo or clip art with no set-up fees and no character limit. Choose the specific fonts, plaque layout and border artwork – or let our professional design team select the best options for you. They’re always available to help you create beautiful personalized gifts and more.
We can also print your text and artwork with our vivid full color upgrade that’s also UV-resistant.
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● Metal
● Wood
● Plastic
● Stainless Steel and Titanium
● Leather
● Stencil
● Bamboo
● Facebook Business/QR Code Plastic
● Personalized Logos & Letters
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Personalized Signs with StandoffsMetal standoffs are an elegant mounting solution for a variety of our personalized signs at PlaqueMaker. Our metal standoffs come in silver, gold or black finish and may be used indoors or outdoors.
Metal standoffs are easy to assemble; the base of the standoff screws into the mounting surface, then the plaque is secured into place with clear spaces and decorative cap. Remember to order an acrylic backing upgrade, which is required for standoffs.
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\n\nJennifer Streit loves animals. She and her partner adopt dogs that need a loving home in their older years, and care for them until each is ready to cross the Rainbow Bridge. While looking for a unique way to memorialize their beloved pets, they discover the pet memorials on PlaqueMaker.com.
“My partner bought one as a memorial to our dog, Jake. Since then, we have lost many dogs and each has their ‘brick,’” Jennifer tells us. “We have nine.”
The two design their creations themselves, using our quick and easy online design tools, with help from our in-house design team placing the picture and wording.
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\n“I love them. I look at them every day,” Jennifer says. “The etching of the photos looks great. I’d like to incorporate them into a piece of art or in a wall in the house.”
Jennifer is an animal lover who has become an animal healer, after her dachshund Buddy had his legs paralyzed due to a ruptured disc in his back. As owner of Hands to Paws Animal Massage in Seattle, Washington, she uses her skills in massage, end of life therapy and many forms of energy treatment as well as color and gemstone healing to help animals live a healthier life. She is a Reiki Master and a Licensed Massage Practitioner with an endorsement as a Small Animal Massage Practitioner. She also has a master’s degree in counseling and has worked in community mental health since 1989. Her counseling background gives her a unique understanding of her animal clients and their guardians.
For people and animals alike, touch is as essential as food and water. For instance, animal moms lick their puppies or kittens right after birth to stimulate breathing, clean them, encourage them to suckle and provide comfort. Jennifer says through the use of massage therapy, a variety of healing techniques and focused intention, both physical and psychological changes will occur that enhance an animal’s well-being.
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\n\nMemorialize your family pet with a beautiful memorial headstone or grave marker in black granite. Use our Live Designer to personalize them with your pet’s name, life dates and special message. Customize with a favorite photo of your pet or choose from a wide variety of dog clip art. It’s a beautiful and timeless tribute you can appreciate for years to come.
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PlaqueMaker has loads of materials to choose from, including black and walnut,![\"Custom](\"/core/media/media.nl?id=1053054&c=611182&h=Xg-8UNT7F0WwkNDJHS36Y0gA_F-RtSTf3PDcVCCJqbumbaYY\")
granite or red alder,![\"Custom](\"/core/media/media.nl?id=1053050&c=611182&h=DqyxcMkSG1VimsMo_Be3Mz7xcKdl_QOutV3BpthkN3eQhwH3\")
crystal and silver aluminum, ![\"Custom](\"/core/media/media.nl?id=1053053&c=611182&h=6Tm4IgoiRQcRium9s3Lr9zfmri-sRV0DwjCtMsDOqSfRzv9T\")
brass metal or gold color aluminum,![\"Custom](\"/core/media/media.nl?id=1053052&c=611182&h=BTy6zd4bziHH3yBALlu9QXfysqsX6Jx_yRE2kf3mpDFYs-Rh\")
even rosewood and bamboo.Now you can shop Amazon for PlaqueMaker products, including desk name plates, office name plates and signs, award plaques, pet memorials, crystal awards and plaques, patent plaques and name tags. New are added all the time. Just search for PlaqueMaker on Amazon.com.
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Easy and Quick – It’s a Pleasure“The staff at PlaqueMaker have made doing business with their organization a pleasure. They walk you through every step of the order process, including developing artwork from a description, and then process orders quickly and efficiently. The pricing is great, even before taking into consideration the fact that they make it hassle-free to order from them. And the end product is attractive and functional. I wouldn’t go anywhere else!”
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The Best to Work With“I enjoy working with PlaqueMaker and will always work with them. Great at solving issues in a timely manner. They are prompt in mailing the product, which is usually very well packaged. They are respectful and always available. I will continue to use them for all my awards needs. Kudos!”
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Blew Me Away“I got my name plaque faster than the shipping method I chose and it came very well protected. When I pulled it out of the protective padding, it had this brilliant shine of high quality stainless steel. My name is clearly printed with exact precision and accuracy. I will certainly go back to PlaqueMaker for any plaque needs in the future.”
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Excellent Service“Northwest Door, LLC has been doing business with PlaqueMaker for about two years now with nothing but good things to say. High quality products, top notch customer service and fast turnaround times have made ordering over 200 plaques each year much less daunting.”
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Fantastic!“Our employees love the Employee of the Month plaque that we ordered through PlaqueMaker. Ordering the monthly nameplates is as simple as sending an email. The new plates arrive within the week. I would highly recommend this company to anyone who is looking for these types of products.”
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Outstanding Company to do Business With“I have done business with PlaqueMaker over the past 10 years. They are honest and dedicated to put out a quality product. Their delivery and customer service is second to none.”
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Association Plaques“We ordered 100 Thank You plaques for our association. PlaqueMaker did full color, added our logo and helped tweak the fonts. Everyone raved about the plaques! Outstanding customer support, products, and LOWEST price around! Thanks PlaqueMaker!
It’s easy to reward top talent with our custom corporate awards and recognition gifts. Personalizing your designs is a snap, and our expert custom service specialists are here to help you bring your inspiration to life with creative tips, how-to’s, shipping info and more.
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This spring, Lizabeth hopes to lay the memorial plaque flat on the ground and to plant a flowering bush in honor of her Mom. Our outdoor memorial plaques are an everlasting way to remember beloved relatives, friends, mentors, pets or anyone who has touched your life. The memorials, plaques and headstones can be personalized with names, life dates, inspirational quotes and custom messages. Engrave a favorite photo or choose a worthy symbol or illustration from our wide array of clip art. On some outdoor memorial plaque styles, we can print your text and artwork in vivid, full color that’s UV-resistant.
Our custom memorials make beautiful dedications in a garden. If you choose to place your memorial in a cemetery, please contact the cemetery prior to ordering to ensure our headstones meet their requirements. Many mounting options are available, and plaques come in a variety of materials and styles.
A little over a year before Lizabeth received her mother’s ashes, her mother donated her body to a university for scientific study.
For many people, choosing to donate their body or their organs to science is a way to support those who develop the medicine, technology or procedures that may have helped the life of someone they care about, or their own, or they hope more treatments can be developed and more lives can be saved.
Donations are used in a number of different ways:
● For testing new medical tools and equipment
● For studying stages of advanced decay
● For studying human anatomy purposes
● For testing new surgeries
● For testing car safety products
● For solving crimes as forensic tools
You make the choice between donating your body or donating your organs to a facility or a program, so the recipients can be contacted for you when the time comes.
● With body donation, your family may not have the chance to say goodbye beforehand. You also won’t be able to specify how it is used.
● With organ donation, your family can still have hold a service for you and you can specify in advance which organs you’d like to donate.
Decide how much control you’d like to have over what happens to your body after your death. Research programs and facilities for willed body donation within your state. Understand also when body donation is not acceptable, such as in the case of certain medical conditions, extensive trauma or advanced decomposition. Consider the following:
Cost: Find out what your family will be responsible for paying.
Funeral or Memorial: Find out when your cremated remains will be available to your family. Some programs perform a memorial service after the science is completed and before cremation. Burial can sometimes be requested.
Discussing Your Decision: Inform your doctor and family members before your death. Explain to them what they are responsible to do after your death. It’s also a good idea to put it in writing and notify your attorney.
Make Alternate Plans: While you may be a good candidate for body donation, there is always the chance of rejection. Decide what you’d like done in advance if this occurs. Remember that you may be able to donate your organs instead.
Fill Out the Correct Forms: Make sure to complete the appropriate registration packet, including complying with details and signing a consent form, to be returned and acknowledged. Carry a wallet card notification with you at all times, if you receive one. Over the years, it may be necessary to update your paperwork. If you change your mind, opt out of the program in writing and file a copy with your attorney.
Understanding what happens when you donate your body or your organs to science can help with the decision.
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Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together …
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Cult Popularity ~ Internet Phenomenon ~ Mysterious OriginsThis poetic prose has become wildly popular the world over, and its story brings comfort and solace to pet owners who have lost a beloved albeit furry member of the family. Rainbow Bridge has also inspired pet grief support communities, virtual candlelight vigil prayer rooms and ceremonies, pet sympathy e-cards, memorial rainbow pet residencies and other virtual worlds devoted to grief support and the mythological Rainbow Bridge.
First written between 1980 and 1993, and first mentioned on the internet in 1993, the original author of the poem is uncertain, although three possible writers are often named as possibilities:
● Paul C. Dahm, a grief counselor from Oregon, who is said to have written the poem in 1981 and published it in a 1998 book of the same name.
● William N. Britton, author of Legend of Rainbow Bridge.
● Wallace Sife, head of the Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement, whose poem, All Pets Go to Heavenappears in his book, The Loss of a Pet.
The poem is thought to be inspired by a Norse legend about a sacred bridge magically constructed from fire, water and air called Asabru that connects Midgard (the realm of humankind) with Asgard (the realm of the Gods). Also called Bifrost and known as the Rainbow Bridge, the Watchman God Heimdall stands guard over it night and day. With his trumpet called Giallar-horn, he blows a soft note to announce the comings and goings of the Gods.
The idea of a pet paradise where they wait for their human owners is also the stuff of Margaret Marshall Saunders’ book, Beautiful Joe’s Paradise. The animals enter Beautiful Joe’s Paradise by balloon rather than bridge and also recover from any mistreatment they may have endured in life.
Regardless of the mystery surrounding the poem, Rainbow Bridge endures as a touching remembrance for pet lovers everywhere.
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What is Brick Fundraising?Nonprofits and other organizations establish a special outdoor or indoor area that is eventually built out as a bricked surface, such as memorial walls, walkways, courtyards, meditation gardens or other hardscape features. Donors who are willing to contribute to the project for a certain monetary amount have their names or a personal message engraved on one of the commemorative bricks used in construction.
● Pavers add an aesthetic curb appeal to any landscape, garden or indoor architectural feature.
● Engraved bricks as a medium have a proven track record of raising substantial revenue for many great causes.
● Personalizing the pavers creates a strong connection with your supporters while raising additional revenue.
If your organization owns its own location or building and has the freedom to design a commemorative space there, brick fundraising can be a great way to get the project off the ground. Organizations that already have a large contingent of small and mid-level donors (in the $50-$500 range) or have identified a group of potential donors can also benefit from brick fundraising:
● Hospitals
● Schools and Universities
● Religious Groups
● Sports Teams and Venues
● Zoos and Museums
● Parks, Arboretums, Gardens
1. Have a Plan– Write a comprehensive fundraising plan for your campaign that includes timelines and goals.
2. Use a Committee– Ask key supporters to form a leadership committee that’s responsible for reaching out to potential donors on your list as well as their own networks.
3. Develop Marketing– Use professional brochures or letters and include pictures of the commemorative brick pavers as examples.
4. Offer Participation Levels – Most successful brick fundraising programs offer a variety of donation levels to supporters (e.g. $100 for one brick; a discount for multiple bricks).
5. Make it Fun– Successful brick fundraising programs are fun and interactive for both the organization and the donors. Find as many people as possible to sell your bricks, and offer them lots of support and appreciation.
6. Choose a Reputable Supplier – Bricks are heavy; factor in total delivery costs as well as setup charges, engraving or customization fees, special discounts, free brick offers. Consider how long the company’s been in business and its reputation; you also want a supplier that’s easy to do business with, has a fairly quick turnaround time, and can also suggest possible enhancements to your project design.
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Custom Engraved Brick Pavers from PlaqueMakerCreate engraved brick pavers and engraved bricks in bulk – we’re now offering sale pricing on 1,000-, 100-, and 10-brick quantities. Our red brick pavers come in a standard 8″x4″x2.25″ size with a 0.25″ bevel and use a modern laser-fused engraving process that’s superior to traditional sandblasting. Personalize with one free logo, photo or clip art with no set-up fees and no character limit on messages. Talk to one of our expert customer service specialists who will help you customize your brick fundraising program today.
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● By enhancing a company’s reputation
● By motivating employees to take pride in their work
● By winning confidence in customers for your organization’s expertise
● By raising the company profile within the industry and improving networking opportunities
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Relevance & NewsworthinessWhether an employee, a team or the organization itself, winning an award can get your company free publicity, getting your name out into the community in a cost-effective way. Unlike placing -and paying for- advertising, a press release about the award can inspire a business editor to write a story in the business section of your local paper, journal or news website. Editorial content can expand awareness about your business in a way that paid advertising simply cannot.
Related Articles: Creative Uses for Perpetual Plaques; Custom Signs for Business
Corporate awards bring attention to the unique products and services your company provides the business community, improving your standing among peers. This in turn can:
● Enhance the confidence of potential customers
● Lead to partnerships within your industry
● Open doors for business-to-business opportunities elsewhere
● Increase your bottom line
Related Articles: How Paperweights Can Make You More Productive; 15 Unique Categories for Employee Recognition Awards
Awards from major trade groups and associations recognize your company’s industry leadership, and can give your business credibility. In the future, you and your colleagues may be called upon to speak at conferences and participate panels and committees to share your expertise, or join boards of directors, elevating your business profile.
Winning awards can give you an edge in hiring and retaining top-flight talent. Prospective job seekers:
● Will see you as an award-winning company
● Perceive your business as having more significant opportunities in the field
● Enhance their own careers by having an award-winning company listed on their resumes
Longtime employees will gain greater job satisfaction knowing they’re working for a leader in the field.
Related Articles: Create a Culture of Employee Engagement; The Value of Employee Recognition
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Make a Lasting ImpressionCreate custom engraved corporate awards and recognition gifts at PlaqueMaker. Reward top talent with our wide selection of materials and high quality production. Include one free logo, photo or clip art with no set-up fees and no character limit. We offer quantity discounts on custom products and gifts.
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QR codes rose in popularity as a quick way to access information about a product or service -people now use an app on their smartphone as the scanner, and away they go to the brick-and-mortar to buy. They enable businesses to connect offline customers with online content in an engaging and interactive way.
Marketing experts have been guess-timating the demise of the QR code for years and yet, they’re still a huge part of inventory programs as well as marketing campaigns – especially since there’s an estimated 182+ million smartphone users in the U.S. who want and need to get instant gratification.
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Place QR Codes for Customer ValueExperts say the trick that makes QR code usage successful is to always provide some sort of value to make it worth the scan. Whether it’s a freebie, informative content or entertainment, these ideas all give you a good reason to scan.
The most useful deployments of QR codes are for instant action: scan to order, scan to “like”, scan to download, scan to view a video or listen to a song, scan to reveal a coupon code or exclusive offer.
Companies find success using QR codes to provide information such as nutritional data, tech specs, listing details, read the full article, etc. – as long as the information is the kind people want.
Businesses make good use of QR codes on business cards or mailings to link directly to Google Maps for directions, scan to send a text or call a number for entering a contest, reporting a problem or to get help.
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6 Tips for Using QR Codes1. Place QR codes where they can be scanned easily or transportable for an easy scan i.e. placing the QR code on a cup that the user can take with them.
2. Tell the user what to do with the code and exactly what they are going to get when they scan it. Make sure than both Android and iPhone users will be able to scan.
3. Only use a QR code if it will be easier to use than entering a URL, keying in a number, or sending a text.
4. If sending users to your website, make sure is mobile friendly and call to action is waiting for them on the web page.
5. Provide an alternative link, preferably a short, concise URL, in case they really can’t be bothered to find/download a scanning app.
6. Size your QR code appropriately. How does it fit best into the scanning window? Users will likely be standing when they scan it.
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Create Custom QR Code Tags at PlaqueMakerOur QR code custom tags make it easy to share information – fast! Share hyperlinks, Facebook likes, contact information and more. We suggest you make the actual QR codes at QRStuff.com. We can also print your message and artwork on some custom tag styles in vivid, full color that’s UV-resistant.
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Use the Quick Ship service* especially when you need to receive your order ASAP. Here’s how:
● TODAY – Submit your order form by 10 a.m. EST
\n\n● TODAY – Receive your proof by 12 p.m. EST
\n\n● TODAY – Approve the proof by 1 p.m. EST
\n\n● TODAY – Order ships the same day EST
Our Quick Ship service is valid during normal business days with regular operational hours of Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. EST.
Quick Ship orders include one free logo, photo or clip art with no set-up fees and no character limit. Same fabulous PlaqueMaker products.
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\nIf you need custom plaques, signs, name badges or name plates shipped the same day, use PlaqueMaker’s Ship Today service. Remember, the price does not include rush shipping, and free shipping may take up to 10 days. Upgrade the shipping method if you need to receive your order by a certain date.
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● Stay Hot-Hot-Hot. Eating hot cooked cereal first thing in the morning is the way to go. Whole-grain cereals have about one-fifth the calorie density of dried cereal, are more filling and keep you fueled, so you can avoid those late morning munchies. Plus, eating a high-fiber breakfast can also help stave off diabetes, heart disease and certain cancers.
● Go Green. Green tea has a substance called catechin that may stimulate the body to burn calories, in turn decreasing body fat. Catechins are also rich in anti-inflammatory and anticancer properties, and give green tea its punch. Plus, green tea contains zero calories, unlike a can of regular soda, which has about 140 calories. That translates into nine teaspoons of sugar! Green tea also tastes great cold.
● Chocolate Fix. Doctors say one square of good-quality chocolate can go a long way in curbing cravings. Dark chocolate has a stronger flavor that give you more satisfaction for every bite, and the antioxidant properties of dark chocolate have been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease, lower blood pressure and diabetes. Dark chocolate is also a good source of magnesium, iron, and potassium, and it boosts serotonin, which can have a positive influence on your mood.
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Personalize Custom Wood Cutting Boards at PlaqueMakerSpice up the kitchen and your spring cooking spree with our custom bamboo wood cutting boards. Perfect for newlyweds, culinary students and foodies from every walk of life! Great for food prep or simply hang as a decoration to complete a gourmet kitchen look. Personalize with initials or monogram, family crest, clip art or other artwork for a custom gift that will be remembered all year long.
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Top 25 Spring Plants1. Lungwort ‘Diana Clare’ (Pulmonaria)
2. Bishop’s hat ‘Sulphureum’ (Epimedium x versicolor)
3. Wallflower ‘Bowles’s Mauve’ (Erysimum)
4. Alpine wood fern (Dryopteris wallichiana)
5. Siberian squill ‘Spring Beauty’ (Scilla siberica)
6. Eastern cyclamen (Cyclamen coum)
7. Downy clematis (Clematis macropetala)
8. Arrowwood ‘Park Farm Hybrid’ (Viburnum x burkwoodii)
9. ‘Blue Pearl’ (Crocus chrysanthus)
10. Daffodil ‘Jetfire’ (Narcissus)
11. ‘Ice Wings’ (Narcissus)
12. ‘Pickwick’ (Crocus vernus)
13. Gold-edged winter daphne ‘Aureomarginata’ (Daphne odora)
14. Siberian bugloss ‘Jack Frost’ (Brunnera macrophylla)
15. Tulip ‘Spring Green’
16. Dog’s tooth violet ‘Pagoda’ (Erythronium)
17. Tufted pansy ‘Alba’ (Viola cornuta)
18. Wood anemone ‘Vestal’ (Anemone nemorosa)
19. Bleeding heart ‘Bacchanal’
20. Spurge (Euphorbia polychroma)
21. Magnolia ‘Leonard Messel’ (Magnolia x loebneri)
22. ‘Grandiceps’ (Polystichum setiferum)
23. Spurge ‘Dixter’ (Euphorbia griffithii)
24. Intermediate periwinkle (Vinca difformis)
25. Grape hyacinth ‘Valerie Finnis’ (Muscari armeniacum)
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Top 24 Summer Plants1. Allium ‘Purple Sensation’ (Allium hollandicum)
2. Rose ‘Goldfinch’
3. Carthusian Pink (Dianthus carthusianorum)
4. Mexican fleabane (Erigeron karvinskianus)
5. Masterwort (Astrantia major ‘Roma’)
6. Oriental poppy ‘Karine’ (Papaver orientale)
7. Rose ‘Madame Alfred Carrière’
8. Clematis ‘Perle d’Azur’
9. Peony ‘Festiva Maxima’ (Paeonia lactiflora)
10. Milky bellflower ‘Prichard’s Variety’ (Campanula lactiflora)
11. Catmint ‘Six Hills Giant’ (Nepeta)
12. Marguerite Daisy ‘Susanna Mitchell’ (Anthemis)
13. Penstemon ‘Andenken an Friedrich Hahn’ (syn. ‘Garnet’)
14. Geranium Rozanne (‘Gerwat’)
15. Geranium Patricia (‘Brempat’)
16. Shrubby hare’s ear (Bupleurum fruticosum)
17. Miss Willmott’s ghost (Eryngium giganteum)
18. Buddleia ‘Pink Delight’
19. Golden oats (Stipa gigantea)
20. Foxglove ‘Sutton’s Apricot’ (Digitalis purpurea)
21. Clematis ‘Purpurea Plena Elegans’
22. Clematis ‘Etoile Violette’
23. Lavender ‘Imperial Gem’ (Lavandula angustifolia)
24. Rose ‘Buff Beauty’
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Top 25 Autumn Plants1. Orpine ‘Purple Emperor’ (Sedum telephium)
2. Sneezeweed ‘Sahin’s Early Flowerer’ (Helenium)
3. Aster ‘Little Carlow’
4. Michalmas daisy ‘Mönch’ (Aster x frikartii)
5. Sunflower ‘Lemon Queen’ (Helianthus)
6. Coneflower ‘Goldsturm’ (Rudbeckia fulgida)
7. Hardy garden verbena (Verbena rigida)
8. Chinese plumbago (Ceratostigma willmottianum)
9. Red-hot poker ‘Tawny King’ (Kniphofia)
10. Oriental fountain grass (Pennisetum orientale)
11. Miscanthus sinensis ‘Silberfeder’
12. White gaura (Gaura lindheimeri)
13. Penstemon ‘Hidcote Pink’
14. Monkshood ‘Arendsii’ (Aconitum carmichaelii)
15. Monkshood ‘Arendsii’ (Aconitum carmichaelii)
16. Japanese Anemone ‘Honorine Jobert’ (Anemone x hybrida)
17. Anise-scented sage ‘Black and Blue’ (Salvia guaranitica)
18. Argentinian vervain (Verbena bonariensis)
19. Bergamot ‘Squaw’ (Monarda)
20. Dahlia ‘David Howard’
21. Montbretia ‘Severn Sunrise’ (Crocosmia)
22. Coneflower ‘Magnus’ (Echinacea purpurea)
23. Sedge (Carex testacea)
24. Flat-stalked spindle tree (Euonymus planipes)
25. Phlox ‘Monica Lynden-Bell’ (paniculata)
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Top 25 Winter Plants1. Rosebud cherry ‘Autumnalis Rosea’ (Prunus x subhirtella)
2. Sweet box (Sarcococca confusa)
3. Fern-leaved clematis (Clematis cirrhosa var. balearica)
4. Nepalese paper plant ‘Jacqueline Postill’ (Daphne bholua)
5. Winter aconite (Eranthis hyemalis)
6. Hellebores (Helleborus x ericsmithii)
7. Himalayan birch ‘Grayswood Ghost’ (Betula utilis var. jacquemontii)
8. Oregon grape ‘Winter Sun’ (Mahonia x media)
9. Gardeners Ultimate Plant List
10. Snowdrop ‘S. Arnott’ (Galanthus)
11. Flowering Japanese Apricot ‘Beni-chidori’ ‘Prunus mume’
12. Honeysuckle ‘Winter Beauty’ (Lonicera x purpusii)
13. Algerian iris ‘Mary Barnard’ (Iris unguicularis)
14. Dogwood ‘Midwinter Fire’ (Cornus sanguinea)
15. Perovskia ‘Blue Spire’ (Perovskia atriplicifolia)
16. Edging box ‘Suffruticosa’ (Buxus sempervirens)
17. Narcissus ‘Cedric Morris’
18. Martin’s spurge (Euphorbia x martini)
19. Christmas berry ‘Red Robin’ (Photinia x fraseri)
20. Winter jasmine (Jasminum nudiflorum)
21. Witch hazel ‘Pallida’ (Hamamelis x intermedia)
22. Skimmia ‘Kew Green’ (Skimmia x confusa)
23. Black mondo ‘Nigrescens’ (Ophiopogon planiscapus)
24. Cotoneaster ‘Hybridus Pendulus’
25. Box-leaf azara (Azara microphylla)
Still looking for your favorite? Check in the Gardenia Plants Database.
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Personalize Outdoor Garden Signs and Markers at PlaqueMakerCustomize our garden markers with taxonomical information for plant identification, use as dedication plaques for outdoor areas or place as thoughtful memorials. Choose from several styles and materials, all ready for use in parks, home gardens, zoos, arboretums and more! We can also print your text and artwork in vivid, full color that’s UV-resistant.
Learn how to Create a Reusable Label System for Your Garden with useful information from our other article.
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Garages can be the largest repositories for stashing all of your stuff, from suitcases and sporting equipment to mini shops for working on the car. Speaking of cars – there was a time when the garage was the car’s room, and only that. No more. Garages need to be more multi-purpose than ever.
Need any other reason to roll up your sleeves and get that Man Cave or garage up to snuff? Break it down into steps. We’ve got five of them to get you started.
1. Take Everything Out of the Garage – A blank canvas is typically the best way to start, so on a sunny day, haul that stuff out onto the driveway. If April Showers get in your way, consider erecting a tarp, just for the duration of your project.
2. Plan with Activities in Mind – Think about what you want your garage to be used for and decide which areas are best for what purpose. If you want to transform it into a Man Cave to work on your motorcycle, make room for that. If you must include storage space, designate as much vertical, loft and ceiling space for storage as possible.
3. Prepare the Space – While the garage is empty, sheet rock if necessary, clean and paint the walls, scour the floor, install permanent cabinetry if desired and put together free-standing shelving units. Go ahead, put that mini refrigerator in there, too. Then, write sweeping it out and wiping things down on your weekly to-do list, to keep it spic and span.
4. Complete the Organization Questionnaire – It’s a mantra with organizers: Decide what to keep, what to donate and what to throw away. This part of the process could be incredibly satisfying, not to mention efficient.Ask yourself:
● Do I love it?
● Do I need it?
● When was the last time I used this?
● If I donated it, could it be used by someone else, safely?
● When in doubt, donate or toss it.
5. Label Absolutely Everything – Group like items together, then store them together so they’re easy to find. Keep frequently-used items such as paper towels, toilet paper, cleaning materials, a light and tools, on a handy shelf.Tedious? Quite possibly. Worth it? Totally.
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Guys (and Gals) Love Their Garages, Don’t They?After it’s all shiny and new-looking, what does your Man Cave or garage need most? Why, a personalized Garage Sign from PlaqueMaker, of course! Choose for a variety of materials like brass, copper, stainless steel and aluminum. Use our Interactive Design Tools to personalize your sign. Give it a retro theme or make it sport related, the limit is only what your imagination can come up with.
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Identify Plants With Garden Sign Markers
Create Custom Outdoor Markers for Your Garden
Set up a Fundraising Program Using Personalized Bricks
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The 5 Incredible Plaque Ideas for Your Small Business are as follows:
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1) Award Your EmployeesWhen there was an award available in school, you would probably do anything you could to earn it. Appreciation should go beyond patting an employee on the back or handshake. A plaque honoring employees for their hard work and dedication will keep morale high. A plaque in place displays your employees' names.
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2) A Closed Store SignPlaques can also be used as a notice. If you own a business that has a storefront and the sign is broken, then it's more than just an eyesore for customers; it's a safety hazard. Customers should know that the store is closed and will reopen later, not just that the sign is broken. It can be hung in the window of a business to let customers know that the store is out of order and will reopen later or when they need repairs completed.
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3) Only Employees Allowed Beyond This Point SignThis plaque idea is perfect for businesses and offices with only certain people in certain areas or rooms. A plaque labeled only employees allowed beyond this point lets customers know that they aren't welcome in that area. If you own a business and only certain employees are permitted in the break room, installing these plaques is an easy way to keep customers out.
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4) Custom Name TagsEvery person is unique, and everyone likes to feel special and appreciated. Plaques should be an investment that the company is willing to make and utilize by adding custom name tags. Name tags can come in many different forms, but one is a custom name tag with the employee's name on it. It will look nice, but employees can feel like they're part of a team and appreciated.
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5) Frame Your Company PatentsPatents are a massive part of any business, and companies should want to make sure that their hard work is acknowledged and preserved. If work on a patent is completed for an invention or design, it's essential to ensure that the patent is protected and displayed. A plaque can be installed that shows the patent and what it is for, and who came up with the idea. This plaque will offer customers your company's creativity and hard work that has contributed to the industry.
Plaques are an investment that every small business should make. With the above plaque ideas, it’s not only a sign of respect but an investment that can keep morale high, increase job satisfaction, and keep customers satisfied.
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Secretary Vilsack goes on to point out that, in addition to being beautiful, gardens provide a positive setting for pollinators, such as bats, bees, birds, butterflies, beetles and other animals that play a role in keeping fruits, nuts and vegetables in our diets, contributing substantially to the economy as a result. Quite a service to humanity, wouldn’t you say?
Managers and volunteers at public spaces such as parks, reserves, arboretums and botanical gardens are especially aware of the impact natural environments have on our lives -from encouraging good health and wellbeing to balancing the flora and fauna. Oftentimes, they are inspired to include plant identification as part of flower collections, specimen gardens and forest trails through the select use of garden sign markers, so visitors can learn more.
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PlaqueMaker Can HelpWhether for public parks or home gardens, our 4″x 2″ and 6″x 4″ custom bamboo wood garden sign markers are a sustainable, eco-friendly choice for use as outdoor dedication plaques and memorials. Each size is also large enough to include binomial nomenclature plant identification. The sign markers come mounted on a 10″ stake that can be upgraded to 20 inches. Words and artwork can be engraved or printed in vivid, full color that’s UV-resistant. What’s more, quantity discounts are available.
Back in 1753, Swedish botanist Carolus Linnaeus devises a scientific system for naming plants that eventually is adopted the world over. Known as binomial nomenclature, it uses a series of identifiers written in scientific form to determine a unique name for virtually all of the plants (and animals) known to man. Binomial nomenclature takes the confusion out of the layman’s common naming, where the same plants can share the same common names. It’s also the system used in public gardens to not only name plants, it provides other types of information about the plant as well. Today, botanists and other plant namers use the International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi and plants (ICN), an internationally agreed-upon codes of rules for naming plants.
The binomial naming system uses two words to name a particular species and traditionally uses Latin, classical Greek, other languages, names of people and places, and anagrams:
The first word
● Describes a plant is the generic name (genus) and the group of plants it’s naming
●Must be capitalized when naming a species
The second word
● Explains the plant’s specific epithet or species
● Must be lower case
● Does not have to describe the plant; it offers additional information such as the name of the person who discovers the plant, etc.
In the genus specific epithet, both words
● Must be emphasized (i.e., italic, underlined) like this: Trachycarpus fortunei
Additional words
● Describe the cultivar of the main species (third word), a strain bred by people to have a specific trait and is not found in the wild
● Cultivar name is surrounded in single quotes is preceded by the abbreviation cv. and not italicized: deremensiscv. ‘Warneckii’
● Describe the variety, the location or trait, which are different among the plant population
● Abbreviated as “var.” in lower case and emphasized: Opuntia galapageia var. ‘profusa’
The character x:
● Such as Citrus x citrofortunella mitis, denotes a hybridized plant
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Spending an afternoon with co-workers, bosses, high-level management and their families, enjoying a delicious barbecue along with a little face painting, balloons and party favors –not to mention a friendly game of softball or three-legged race contest- can build connection, camaraderie and that can-do attitude integral to any business’ success.
PlaqueMaker can help. Company picnic organizers are always looking for new and exciting party favors and awards to give out at the event, from mementos for employees and their families to take home to creative trophies for the winning intramural team. Here are some unique PlaqueMaker ideas:
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Engraved Sun CatchersAdmired by kids as well as adults, our crystal sun catchers are finished with a hand-polished edge, come individually boxed and include a metallic gold ribbon for hanging. Choose from different shapes, including circle, hexagon, triangle and diamond, and personalize with frosted or charcoal engraving.
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Custom CoastersThese handsome 4.25″ mahogany coasters can be made special with a logo, photo or clipart. Include a company tagline or other meaningful wording, too.
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Acrylic Awards10-piece Sale Right Now! Our acrylic awards come in a variety of shapes including a sun, moon, star, wave and more. Personalize award with company logo, event name, winning team and more. We’ll email you a no-obligation digital proof within a business day of order, so you can see what your awards will look like, customized with your artwork, wording and specifications, before you even buy it!
“I received prompt personal attention when I made an order and everything came out exactly as expected in only a few days turn around- all at a really good price.”-R Licht, via TrustPilot
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These days, though – signs are a professional way to provide vital information to customers, guests, employees, workers and others without confusion or too much trouble. Ideal for offices, hotels, retail stores, restaurants, other businesses and organizations – even in in your home for when company comes over – personalized and custom cut signs display only the message you want to impart, anything as custom as Facebook QR codes to WiFi availability warnings, directions, pool rules, today’s menu and more. We even carry premade and readymade signs like No Smoking, No Soliciting, No Trespassing, Open and lavatory signs for Men and Women.
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What Kind of Signs Are Available at PlaqueMaker?Outdoor, Metal, Wood, Plastic; Custom Cut Metals such as Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper and Titanium; Custom Cut Metal with Full Color Printing; Custom Etched Engraved Glass, Color Printed Acrylic, Laser Engraved Metal, LED Light Up, Leather, Acrylic, Stencil and Home Address signs -all custom cut; Outdoor Garden Signs, Full Color Fiberglass Signs, Bamboo Signs, Lobby Directory Signs, Table Tents and Signs, Letter and Logo Signs, Dry Erase Boards, Facebook QR Plastic Signs for businesses, Ribbon Plastic Signs, Granite Signs, Marble Signs, Oval Signs, Stop Signs, Office Door and Wall Signs, WiFi Available Signs, Safety and Hazard Signs, Signs with Standoffs – most are custom cut into any shape; some offer mounting options for both indoor or outdoor applications; and all can be personalized text, artwork or both.
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Incidentally …“Signs” is written by Canadian recording artist Les Emmerson for his group, Five Man Electrical Band, recorded for their second album, “Good-byes and Butterflies” in 1970. And it has a happy ending:
And the sign said, “Everybody welcome, come in, kneel down and pray”
But when they passed around the plate at the end of it all
I didn’t have a penny to pay
So, I got me a pen and a paper and I made up my own little sign
I said, “Thank you, Lord, for thinkin’ ’bout me, I’m alive and doin’ fine.”
Groovy.
“I ordered a custom LED sign for my fiancée’s graduation and it was delivered to a wrong house. PlaqueMaker was amazing and made me a new one in under 2 hours and had it shipped the same day so it would be here for his graduation! The sign was exactly what I expected and we cannot wait to hang it in the man cave!! Highly recommend to others!!”
–Erika Koelsch, December 21, 2015
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● the employee’s relationship with his or her immediate supervisor
● belief in senior leadership
● pride in working for the company
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True or False?With this in mind,Employee Benefit News offers a simple employer self-survey that can increase employee engagement. By answering these 12 true-false statement questions, employers can step into their employees’ shoes to help increase their engagement at work and pinpoint areas for growth within their organization. Included with each statement is advice and information for the employer.
1. I know what is expected of me at work. Regular conversations between employees and managers ensure everyone is on the same page.
2. I have the materials and equipment I need to do my work properly. If employees don’t have what they need, do they know where to look? Are your managers approachable?
3. At work, I have the opportunity to do what I do best every day. Employees and managers who have discussions that allow for mutual solutions produce the best work possible.
4. In the past seven days, I have received recognition or praise for good work. Engagement is a two-way street. Are employees being recognized? If not, are there ways for them to self-promote their accomplishments?
5. My supervisor, or someone at work, seems to care about me as a person. Having an open atmosphere at work allows information to be easily shared.
6. There is someone at work who encourages my development. Ensure managers are fostering development of talent. Are employees aware of provided development programs?
7. At work, my opinions seem to count. Limit the amount of blame, fault-finding and negative emotions, and focus on the facts and logic when communicating opinions.
8.The mission or purpose of my company makes me feel my job is important. Is the mission message clearly stated and supported by employers? Employee engagement can only grow if a company’s vision is supported by all.
9. My associates or fellow employees are committed to doing quality work. Consider opening the interview process to current employees. This provides added evaluation from people on the ground and also allows employees to assess incoming talent.
10. I have a best friend at work. Creating a friendly atmosphere that takes common interests, mutual respect and trust in account enhances engagement. Investing time in outside activities that are mutually enjoyed can build lasting friendships.
11. In the past six months, someone at work has talked to me about my progress. Along with recognizing development, make sure the conversation is open on current progress.
12. In the past year, I have had opportunities at work to learn and grow. Managers can help make this a reality by identifying specific professional development opportunities – both formal training and self-learning. When employees own professional development, more opportunities will open to help them reach set goals.
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Create Personalized Corporate Awards & Gifts at PlaqueMakerCelebrate the best and brightest with these handsome awards and paperweights, perfect for promotions, recognition or gifts for executives and clients as well as employees. We make it easy to design -just type in recipient’s name, select a saying and add the year; include one free logo, photo or clip art with no set-up fees and unlimited text. We offer quantity discounts on custom products and gifts. They’ll appreciate this beautiful award for years to come!
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Acrylic Star PaperweightYour custom design is engraved in frosted white on clear, .75-inch thick star-shaped acrylic. The paperweight measures 5-inches by 5-inches, affixed to a clear acrylic base for easy display on your teacher’s desk. Color printing upgrade available.
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Crystal Facet PaperweightMade from clear glass, these faceted paperweights are available in three sizes and feature white frosted engraving, adding a personal touch to your teacher’s classroom. An upgrade to charcoal engraving is available.
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Acrylic PaperweightsOur 4-inch by 4-inch acrylic paperweights make handsome gifts for any teacher’s desk. Your custom design is screened on clear acrylic with a blue marble or black marble background, then frosted with the laser. Color printing upgrade is available.
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Color Printed Acrylic PaperweightThese customizable square acrylic paperweights come with full color personalization and photo printing. Your custom design is heat-pressed into the material, to last for years to come.
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Crystal Prism Cube PaperweightAvailable in a variety of sizes with custom engraving, our crystal prism paperweight makes a beautiful gift for your favorite teacher. Your custom design is engraved on the back of the cube as the default option; the front of the cube can be engraved as well.
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Create Custom Paperweights for Your Teacher at PlaqueMakerAs always, your custom design includes one free logo, photo or clip art with no set-up fees and no character limit. We’ll email you a free digital proof by the next business day. Most custom products ship within two business days of approval and payment – just in time to show your appreciation for your favorite teachers before school’s out for the summer!
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Even though Student of the Year awards can engage young people with the possibility of praise or even fame, winners are singled out as examples of those who rise to success using their excellence, hard-earned achievements and kindness to others. Surely, they are individuals the community can be proud of.
The mission of most education systems is to ensure that every young person has the best chance to overcome what’s known as “the culture of can’t,” and to fulfill their potential. Celebrating their achievements in learning and other academic pursuits is widely used by schools and teachers as a way to reward outstanding students and encourage the young leaders of tomorrow.
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Easy Design Student of the Year PlaqueHonor the best students of the year with this handsome Easy Design Student of the Year plaque from PlaqueMaker. The award plaque features personalized custom printing on a 4×6-inch metal plate mounted to a high-quality 6×8-inch board. It’s very easy to design, too. Simply include the student’s name and subject, date and school name plus a school logo. Truly a great end-of-the-year gift for students!
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Competitive Differentiator“We now know that companies that not only have a recognition program in place (80%), but one that incorporates its core values, are more likely to report greater benefits overall,” says Everen Esen. A director of SHRM survey programs, Esen has also found that a company’s culture and values are “a competitive differentiator” in attracting qualified employees, who will take their company’s values more seriously if they can be rewarded for exhibiting best practices and behaviors inspired by those values.
Values-based recognition differs from traditional programs that often become routine:
● Values-based recognition focuses more on process than results
● Honoring core values leads to the achievement
● Values-based recognition makes up 58% of programs, up from 50% two years ago
● 5% of surveyed employers report plans to link employee recognition programs to organizational values
Ninety percent of values-based recognition shows a positive impact on employee engagement versus 67% for nonvalues-based recognition. Furthermore, values-based recognition shows an 86% increase in employee happiness; an 85% addition in “humanity” to the workplace and an 84% improvement in employee relationships versus 70%, 70% and 66% respectively for nonvalues-based recognition. That’s quite a jump.
Values-based recognition also helps organizations instill and reinforce corporate values in employees (88% vs. 42%), although 22% of companies predict that their program would be more effective with greater participation from senior leaders. Other SHRM findings:
● 74% of companies allow any staff member to nominate or recognize a colleague
● 28% celebrate an employee’s first anniversary
● 90% celebrate an employee’s fifth year with a service award
● 35% of respondents believe their service anniversary programs could be improved by providing a more inspiring experience
● 32% give employees merchandise from a catalog or website for their service award
● 17% percent give out pins, plaques or branded awards
● 21% have an in-person event or award presentation
Reward top talent with our custom corporate awards and recognition gifts. Create awards of Appreciation, Merit, Service, Excellence, Recognition and Achievement from a wide selection of materials, and include names, personal message and company name or logo. With our high quality production, you’re sure to make a lasting impression.
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This Veterans Day –and especially on December 12- the people of Newington, Connecticut will honor their fallen heroes at the town’s newly refurbished veterans memorial, thanks to the work and dedication of Jacob Sirois.
Jacob, who is a member of Newington Boy Scout Troop 347, was determined to restore splendor to the memorial at West Meadow Cemetery where many local veterans are buried, while working toward achieving his Eagle Scout rank.
“I don’t want people to look at this as Jacob Sirois’ Eagle Scout project, but instead as a tribute to the men and women who served our country,” Jacob explains to Erica Schmitt of the New Britain Herald and The Bristol Press. “Seeing these flagpoles in disrepair upset me, so I thought I’d fix it.”
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By tradition, Boy Scouts and Newington High School Key Club students carry red roses to the memorial as each name is read and a bell is tolled during Veterans Day and Memorial Day ceremonies. In addition, Wreaths Across America will decorate veterans’ graves at cemeteries across the country on December 12, including Newington’s West Meadow Cemetery.
“You can see the project came out beautifully. The veterans can’t wait to see this year’s wreath ceremony in December,” Mike Sirois says. “Thank you for all your help with Jacob’s project.”
You’re welcome, Mike -and Jacob. It is our honor.
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As Coach Taylor tells his team in the (shall we say epic) television series, Friday Night Lights, “Clear Eyes, Full Hearts, Can’t Lose!” Football players, cheerleaders, even coaches and referees. They’re all out there on the field for endless workout and practice sessions –and certainly on game day- getting the job done. Play by play. Game by game.
While playing for Classical High School in Providence, RI, Isaac enjoyed an undefeated season and the freshman football State title. He has one killer onside kick and led his division in recoveries, too. He even enjoyed a VIP attendance at MetLlife Stadium for Super Bowl 48.
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So what if he has no arms or hands.“I think he gives [his teammates] hope,” his coach says. “I mean, you see a guy with no arms strap up and put a helmet on and launch himself into [the game] and get up and smile. I would not be the guy who would want to tell him he couldn’t do something, put it that way.”
Now, Isaac plays for Houlton High School in Houlton, ME. Even though he was born with this body that’s different from the rest –and his days are filled with unique challenges- he still has what it takes to be a star athlete, and stellar human being: Incredible will. Inspiring determination. Infectious team spirit.
“His positive attitude is like an aura,” one of his Houlton teammates says. “He makes the best of every situation and that just kind of spreads around the team.”
After a recent win, his coach gave him the game ball, saying, “It wasn’t because of the fact that you don’t have arms, it’s about the fact that you’re doing what you’re doing and inspiring people, so keep it going.”
Friday Light Nights, indeed. Isaac Lufkin has big dreams of playing in the NFL someday.
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Fabulous RewardPerfect for school champions or local tournaments, reward the athletes in your life with unique sports awards and trophies. Whether it’s for a student, amateur or pro, celebrate football excellence with our custom trophies. We offer several styles at prices to match your budget. When you’re thanking a coach, sponsor or highlighting the team MVP, our football award trophies are sure to please.
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Bamboo growing in your garden can add a soothing, transcendental sound to the environment, much like bamboo flooring or bamboo wind chimes. The use of lucky bamboo is a popular feng shui “cure” for the home or office that encourages “good feng shui.” The little indoor bamboo plant is considered lucky in feng shui when it represents all five feng shui elements a harmonious universe:
● Like all plants, the lucky bamboo plant itself expresses the Wood
● The rocks that the lucky bamboo grows in represent the Earth
● The water the lucky bamboo grows with is essentially the Water
● The red ribbon tied around the lucky bamboo is a symbol for the Fire
● The glass pot that houses the lucky bamboo belongs to the Metal If the lucky bamboo is planted in a ceramic pot, it will likely include a Chinese metal coin or a metal figurine in the planting for luck.
The number of lucky bamboo stalks also has a specific meaning:
● 2 for Love & Marriage
● 3 for Happiness
● 5 for Health
● 8 for Wealth and Abundance
● 9 for Good Fortune
Even though feng shui lucky bamboo is easy to care for and a very tolerant plant (as is all bamboo), its peaceful vitality and strong growth needs love and attention to thrive. Placing the lucky bamboo in the Southeast and East feng shui areas of your home will enhance its “cure.”
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Bamboo – Ecological WonderBamboo material comprises several varieties of fast-growing grass that grows all over the world in nearly every climate. High quality, carefully cultivated bamboo culms have incredible strength that can rival steel. Since ancient times, bamboo has been used in construction and to create weapons and paper. In modern times, it can be used to construct bicycles, utensils, fabric, furniture and thousands of other products. Various sources report that bamboo produces up to 35% more oxygen than a stand of trees. Because it grows so efficiently, it is considered a highly sustainable plant.
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Custom Engraved Bamboo Products from PlaqueMakerBamboo is lightweight, modern, and good for the environment, making it a beautiful wood choice for stunning signs, plaques, awards, cutout letters, pictures frames, address signs, ornaments, wine sets, desk and office plates, name tags, BBQ sets, coasters, pen and case sets, flash drive key chains, family tree plaques, garden signs and other personalized gift ideas. Our natural bamboo wood is deep laser engraved for a permanent mark and then treated for indoor or outdoor use, with your care. Wood will naturally weather over the years, warping and fading will occur without maintenance. Avoid placing bamboo wood products in direct sun or moist environments and keep the wood clean. Apply water-based polyurethane clear satin exterior finish at least twice a year, include edges and engraving.
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From cats and dogs, horses and turtles and birds and everything in-between, our animal lover’s clip art galleries feature lifelike line art and illustrations, cartoons and tribal interpretations for use on all of our customizable gifts, trophies, gifts and more.![\"Picture](\"/core/media/media.nl?id=1063142&c=611182&h=oudM8FjK_s2WeSi9B_Sa7g-hxFO1-hDX6pWZpndd6b4Kqfk4\")
Individual clip art galleries feature animals by breed or type in black and white or color, and all of our personalized plaques, signs, awards, trophies and gifts include one free clip art with no set-up fees.![\"A](\"/core/media/media.nl?id=1063141&c=611182&h=u4WHJNzsbWjgUGbSjqom80qKsfRoRsvyGBBQquKUO1b_5bqw\")
You’re free to upgrade with as many pieces of clip art as your design allows. We also offer free shipping for pet lovers on personalized animal gifts and memorials.![\"A](\"/core/media/media.nl?id=1063139&c=611182&h=9CExe821_ypGqz2PKYPZfZLZVtpzLCmMhoU3wggtGJoe3mUj\")
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A 2012 graduate of E. O. Smith High School in Storrs, Connecticut, Adam Michael Riendeau lived in Stafford Springs and enjoyed working part time with his father and his brother at Riendeau & Sons Logging. “Adam was a loving and caring soul with a heart as big as he was,” his Mom says.
Adam was also an avid video gamer, active in the Gaming World Entertainment Network (GWEN), where a passion for games brings people together, music is at the heart of the community and giving back to the global community through online gaming is a priority.
“On behalf of the GWEN, let me say that Adam will be greatly missed within the gaming community of which he was in integral part,” says Holly Matthews. “He was one of my first listeners years ago, and has been a loyal listener and supporter of GWEN, including volunteering at our fundraising events for Gamers Giving Back. Adam was kind, generous, thoughtful, and brought to us a brand of humor and perspective that raised our spirits and inspired us to do better.”
One of the most cherished ways to remember family members, beloved relatives, friends, pets, mentors and anyone who has touched your life is with personalized memorial gifts and memorial stones. At PlaqueMaker, we offer beautiful granite headstones, memorial crosses and markers for indoor and outdoor use as well as photo frames, to help you create a touching and heartwarming sympathy gift. Personalize with names, dates, quotes, and dedications, or personal snapshots, photos, artwork or clip art.
Debra says she’s very happy with Adam’s memorial stone. “Thank you for getting it done so quickly.”
Companies that believe in employee recognition know that custom perpetual plaques are a unique way to document an outstanding history of success. You may have seen perpetual plaques on display at a university to honor notable alumni or the corporate office of a non-profit or community organization to thank inspiring leaders or generous donors. Perpetual plaques are a great way to celebrate a number of individual achievements with one award.
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What Separates a Perpetual Plaque from the Rest?A perpetual plaque has the ability to:
● display numerous award winners using a series of nameplates arranged in a custom pattern
● personalize each nameplate with names, job titles, accomplishments, award categories and just about anything else
● add new nameplates to the plaque easily in the future
Perpetual plaques are not only good-looking and professional, they are durable enough to last as long-term displays that can be elegantly refreshed with new achievements whenever the need arises, and stay beautiful for decades.
Does your school have a championship-winning debate team? Has your organization met a sales goal? Does your company recognize an outstanding employee every year? Has your community sports team won a lot of contests?
With a perpetual plaque, you can celebrate a variety of accomplishments over time, such as recognizing employees, clients, donors, sponsors, pledges, awards, sales goals, patents and more. A perpetual plaque is an attractive, impressive piece of art that showcases what’s important to you, your company, your organization – the list goes on and on. A custom perpetual plaque can be an impressive conversation piece that motivates the office and boosts company morale –a unique visual motivator that continues to inspire greatness.
● Create an Employee of the Year perpetual plaque that also honors each Employee of the Month with 12 nameplates and one larger nameplate –or picture- for the big winner
● Celebrate senior team members of your staff by designing a perpetual plaque that features years of service
● Feature your company’s creative prowess with a perpetual plaque that displays the full list of creative awards earned
● Show off the number of widgets your business makes or sells every month with a “widget-try” perpetual plaque
● Create an impressive perpetual plaque that displays a lifetime’s worth of your business cards
One of the best ways to make an impression and inspire others to be the best they can be- is to display your perpetual plaque where everyone has a chance to see it: company lobby, conference room, office or outdoors at the building entrance; grouped with other perpetual plaques or alone on a wall.
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PlaqueMaker Can HelpCreate professional custom photo frame perpetual plaques at PlaqueMaker that include one free logo, photo or clip art with no character limit. We can also print your photo for free. Customize your perpetual plaque with your choice of a coated wood board or upgrade to a solid cherry, walnut or bamboo. Organize nameplates in a variety of layouts, type fonts and metals. Each perpetual plaque includes one top plate and one free plate with the original plaque purchase.
● Additional plates purchased with the original plaque are $5
● Any plates purchased at a later date are $14 each
● Additional cost will apply to all upgrade metal plates: brass, bronze, copper, stainless steel, and titanium
● Laser-engrave metal upgrade available for the top plate only
We can create a custom perpetual plaque to fit your needs. For a custom number of plates, please email us.
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Choose from stainless steel and titanium. We offer stainless steel and titanium because these materials stand up to the toughest warehouse environments.
Not sure how to create QR codes for use with inventory management systems? Create all kinds of QR codes at QRStuff.com.
The layout for your asset tags is determined by the content. Our asset tags can be customized using five lines of text. Include one repeated QR code and logo. Unique QR codes are a $1 each. We’ll email you a free digital proof by the next business day. If your job requires additional information, please email help@PlaqueMaker.com for help with designing your QR code asset tags.
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Custom PrintingYour image is laser fused onto the surface of the metal. The fused image is UV-stable and made to last a lifetime. Thermal bonded laser engraving is a process that combines precise lasers and pigmented marking material to permanently fuse black images on our solid metals, such as stainless steel and titanium. The marking material, or ink, consists of traditional ceramic glazing material, with the addition of a thermal absorber.
The ceramic glazing material is a mixture of glass frit – small particles of partially fused glass designed to melt at a much lower temperature than ordinary window glass – with pigments for coloring. The traditional use of such glazing material requires it to be applied to the surface of a ceramic object, and then baked in a very hot kiln for more than an hour. Once fired, the glass frit and pigments combine to form a thin layer of colored glass that is further fused onto the surface of the ceramic object. The patented method uses a laser as the heat source to fuse the ceramic glaze instead of a kiln. All this happens in microseconds as opposed to hours, consuming far less energy and, consequently, without compromising or damaging the material being marked. It is the thermal absorber within the marking materials that enhances and speeds the heat absorption from the laser beam, improving the transfer to the glaze for a permanent mark.
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Quantity Discounts on Custom ProductsFrom Little League to football, baseball and basketball to cheerleading, golf, hockey, martial arts, bowling, soccer, softball, tennis and more -reward the star athletes in your life with unique sports awards and trophies from PlaqueMaker. With our wide selection of materials and high quality production, you’re sure to make a lasting impression.
What’s more, you can create custom engraved sports awards and trophies, personalized with one free logo, photo or clip art; add recipient names, inspirational quotes and other messages with no set-up fees. With our quantity discounts on custom products, you’ll be able to recognize coaches, sponsors and other participants, too! (Can you say, ‘Thanks, Mom’?!)
The start of the school year often brings plans for fundraising events throughout the year. Whether it’s a bake sale, booster program, magazine drive, holiday giving and more, we carry everything you need for your school fundraising project. Plan your fundraiser around custom designed holiday ornaments or suncatchers. Create discount tags for volunteers. Design promotions for donors and plaques or awards for top sponsors and patrons. Order signs for your event locale. Customize and personalized all of it with names, dates, event titles, sponsor logos, team colors plus your school’s mascot or clipart.
To get started, simply start designing. As always, we’ll email you a free digital proof by the next business day. Most orders ship within two business days of approval and payment. Standard shipping is free for orders $99+ – such a deal, when you’re planning and ordering in advance.
Learn more about how to plan, organize and execute your fundraiser by reading our blog, Successful Fundraising Using Custom Ornaments.
BE TRUE TO YOUR SCHOOL!
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Celebrate selfless acts of service during National Volunteer Week.Benjamin Franklin understood the importance of giving back to your community. Known as the founding father of American volunteerism, he organizes the first volunteer fire department in colonial times. Today, 62.8 million Americans continue his tradition, volunteering an estimated 20 million hours a year giving back to their communities by serving meals to the homeless, walking shelter dogs, cleaning up national parks and then some. Their service generates the equivalent of $482 million in assistance to organizations and causes near and dear to their hearts.
Every year we recognize volunteer service during National Volunteer Week, an event organized by the Points of Light Foundation that thanks volunteers who give their time, talent, voice and support to causes they care about in their community. “We celebrate the impact of volunteer service and the power of changemakers to come together to tackle tough challenges, and build stronger, more vibrant communities,” the Foundation says. “Their stories can serve to inspire others to find ways to take action that creates change.” The 2022 event takes place April 17-23.
Being a volunteer allows you to do something you enjoy -everything from gardening and reading to children to serving meals to the elderly and meeting new people- while helping nonprofits and other organizations do good work. Many are understaffed and greatly appreciate the help themselves, often looking for creative ideas to say thank you to volunteers, like these:
1. Send an email or letter to a volunteer’s employer. Describe how the work they accomplish helps to enrich your organization. It will reflect well on them at their next review.
2. Make a memory for a volunteer. If they read to children, have the kids make a card or design a plaque especially for them. If they walk shelter animals, give them a doggie print thank you card from their favorite pet-pal.
3. Offer VIP parking to a volunteer. Reserve a designated front row parking space for a volunteer each month. Have a random drawing and announce the winner.
4. Hand-deliver a personal note to a volunteer. Rather than waiting months to recognize a volunteer who goes above and beyond the call of duty, quickly write a note or card and deliver it to them personally.
5. Feature a volunteer in their own video. Once a month on your website, creative a video or photo show that features a volunteer. Include candid shots of them interacting with coworkers, an interview or words that describe their motivation for volunteering. At the end of the month, present them with a scrapbook or a framed photo.
6. Host a special evening for volunteers – Everyone loves a party. Once a year, plan a big celebration for volunteers and their families.
7. Start a Volunteer Hall of Fame. Celebrate long-time volunteers by hanging a gallery of their photos in a prominent place, to let the public know you appreciate them.
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Personalize Custom Engraved or Color Printed Awards for Volunteers at PlaqueMakerThis elegant award has an iron stand built into the design and allows the 7-inch oval of crystal glass to reflect light and showcase your personal laser engraved message. Or browse our selection of awards and plaques to find one that’s just right for you. Design it yourself with our easy-to-use online design tools. Place your order and receive an email with your free proof and quote in one business day. Once you approve your design, your personalized award ships from our warehouse two days later.
Want an award for each volunteer? We offer quantity discounts on custom products and gifts.
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We collect the information you need to make your next event a special one.","meta_keywords":"","customrecorddata":"","type":2,"pageTypeName":"ext-blog-list","customrecordscriptid":"","cmscreatable":false},{"name":"/blog/category/ask-plaquemaker","urlPath":"blog/category/ask-plaquemaker","url":"blog/category/ask-plaquemaker","template":"default","addition_to_head":"","page_title":"Articles Answering Frequently Asked Questions | PlaqueMaker.com","page_header":"Articles Answering Customer’s Frequently Asked Questions","meta_description":"Check out the answer to customer’s frequently asked questions, answered by our team of professional graphic designers. You might be surprised at what you find!","meta_keywords":"","customrecorddata":"","type":2,"pageTypeName":"ext-blog-list","customrecordscriptid":"","cmscreatable":false},{"name":"/blog/category/all","urlPath":"blog/category/all","url":"blog/category/all","template":"default","addition_to_head":"","page_title":"All Articles Featured on PlaqueMaker’s Blog | PlaqueMaker.com","page_header":"All Articles Featured on PlaqueMaker’s Blog","meta_description":"Browse our wide selection of articles and blog posts on an extensive range of topics. From teacher appreciation to fundraisers to custom plaques and products.","meta_keywords":"","customrecorddata":"","type":2,"pageTypeName":"ext-blog-list","customrecordscriptid":"","cmscreatable":false},{"name":"Best Practices for Awesome Sales Presentations","urlPath":"blog/best-practices-for-awesome-sales-presentations","url":"best-practices-for-awesome-sales-presentations","template":"default","addition_to_head":"","page_title":"Best Practices for Awesome Sales Presentations | PlaqueMaker","page_header":"Best Practices for Awesome Sales Presentations","meta_description":"PlaqueMaker can help you prepare for your next big sales presentation. Create a custom engraved portfolio to help you get organized for the next big pitch.","meta_keywords":"Corporate, Notebook","customrecorddata":"374","type":1,"pageTypeName":"ext-blog-post","customrecordscriptid":"CUSTOMRECORD_SC_BLOG_PAGE_TYPE_POST","cmscreatable":true,"fields":{"custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_author":"1","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_excerpt":"","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_content":"How do you convince prospective clients that your business provides something that they can’t find anywhere else? In a competitive marketplace, salespeople not only need persuasive tools that help turn opportunity into success, they need a fresh perspective on what makes a sales presentation great and powerful.
Essentially, the greatness lies in building a connection with potential clients that distinguishes your business from any other and sets the tone for mutual agreement and future conversations. These best practices help salespeople with techniques for putting together a compelling presentation.
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Think of your sales presentation as a conversation rather than a lecture.Two-way sharing of information is key. The more dialogue, the easier it is to persuade. Encourage talk; in fact, plan, nurture and manipulate it. Why? People are more likely to be convinced if they help develop the premise. It’s called ownership.
The people across the desk are likely to have a useful perspective on their own company. Asking for and acting upon that input right then and there –is actually a secret of Mad Men’s Don Draper. Show how doing business with your company can increase interest in their products and services; how developing information or expertise together can resolve issues or eliminate stress; how you can best respond to their needs and expectations; how you sell confidence in doing business with their company.
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Tell your story creatively, visually.Choose your medium and message based on the audience and the context of the presentation. Help make your message resonate by combining storytelling with effective visuals. Why is storytelling so impactful? People typically process information by associating it with meaning. A story can help prospective clients understand the value of what you are selling and that information becomes more memorable. Get professional help for the presentation materials: use designers, use coaches, use experts. Whether a presenter uses PowerPoint, Keynote, whiteboards or YouTube videos seen on a mobile device, powerful visuals are the final ingredient. Developing slides and other sales tools that complement the content helps bring your story to life and help his customer “see” the solution, and evangelize it.
Not only will the quality of your actual presentation be scrutinized, essentially every interaction you or your staff have with a client can affect the outcome in a positive or negative way. Check how staff members greet clients on the phone and in person and how help desks respond to customer concerns. Companies with a competitive edge demonstrate how every member of the organization is a reliable resource. The ultimate decision to partner with your company then becomes less a question of price and more a question of value, trust, confidence.
Best practices for effective sales presentations depend less on expensive marketing campaigns, edgy taglines or trendy promotions and more on personal connections that nurture client relationships and relevant solutions to specific needs and expectations.
Create custom engraved professional portfolios with notepads, name tags and large signs, even leave-behind swag and more for your next sales presentation. Make it awesome!
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What is an Invention?It is said that inventions often extend the boundaries of human knowledge, experience or capability. An invention is likely the result of engineering, scientific testing and product development. It could be any device, method, writing or composition and procedure that shows itself to be a unique or novel solution to a challenge of humankind. It may be an improvement made to a machine or product or a new process for creating a result. An invention could also be cultural and artistic in nature, such as people who adopt a breakthrough social behavior and pass it on to future generations. Or the invention becomes an important part of creative design.
Some inventions can be patented, which legally protects the intellectual property rights of the inventor and legally defines his idea as an invention.
First, develop an idea:
● Writing or drawing on paper
● Inputting into a computer
● Using trial and error
● Constructing prototypes or models
● Experimenting, testing and making the invention in its full form
● Brainstorming riffs on a product or service
● Collaborating with fellow engineers, designers, architects, scientists, artists, writers, et al
It’s important to keep records of your inventive endeavors, because the initial idea can (and often will) change during the development process. In addition, one idea or invention can lead to others.
Because invention is often thought of as a creative process, several tools are available to a would-be inventor that help the process flow, such as:
1. Play and experimentation strengthens curiosity, imagination and instinct
2. Envisioning an existing idea in a new way helps see novel possibilities, while taking a break from inventing refocuses the conscious mind, resulting in aha moments or ideas
3. Acting on a hunch allows natural insight to ask questions, have doubt or recognize the unusual
4. Exploration with an uncertain or unknown outcome inspires a wisdom of uncertainty
5. Striving to improve a product or service makes it more effective, healthy, quick, efficient, easy, purposeful, longer lasting, cost effective, eco-friendly, aesthetically different, ergonomic, structurally different –the list goes on and on
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Invention Different From InnovationWhile innovation refers to something that is new, better and adopted by the public, the term invention is important legally and critical to patent law all over the world. In the United States, all patent applications are considered inventions.
Whether your invention is used in the pharmaceutical, software, bioengineering, retail and other industry, receiving a patent for your invention is cause for celebration. Create custom engraved patent award plaques at PlaqueMaker that include the inventor’s name, USPTO seal and side ribbon, one free logo, photo or clip art with no set-up fees and no character limit. Choose from the following, available in different sizes, materials and styles to meet your award needs:
● Personalized Original Patent Award Plaques
● Personalized Boardroom Patent Award Plaques
● Personalized Crystal Patent Award Plaques
● Personalized Wall Patent Award Metal Plates
● Personalized Perpetual Patent Award Plaques
● Personalized Solid Natural Cherry Wood Patent Award Plaques
● Personalized Stainless Steel Patent Award Metal Plates
● Personalized Modern Acrylic Backed Patent Award Plaques
● Personalized Photo Patent Award Plaques
You can also create personalized trademark award plaques for corporate logos and more. We offer quantity discounts on custom products and gifts. Personalized patent plaques are a thoughtful gift for any inventor. Learn more about patents and patent plaques by reading our blog, Reward Inventors with Patent Plaques.
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Winners are recognized with a handsome, copyrighted award statue unveiled in a formal ceremony hosted by the Secretary of State. Former Secretaries of State Condoleezza Rice, Colin Powell, Madeleine Albright and Hillary Rodham Clinton and current Secretary of State Antony Blinken have presented the ACE awards during their tenures. The ceremony, attended by Congressional staff, the Diplomatic Corps, and leaders from the business, NGO, and academic communities, includes participation via satellite of Chiefs of Mission whose candidates have won, in-country company executives, and invited guests at post.
Winners of the 2020 ACE were announced at the 22nd annual Secretary of State’s Award for Corporate Excellence Ceremony: Abbott, AES Panama, and Coca-Cola Azerbaijan. Watch Secretary of State Blinken’s remarks:
Past winners include:
2018 – Sustainable Operations: PVH Corp. in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; and Women’s Economic Empowerment: Alaffia in Lome, Togo
2016 - General Electric, McDonald’s Deutschland, Andela, Bureo Inc., Interface Inc., Sociedad Minera Cerro Verde S.A.A.
2015 - Weyerhaeuser Productos S.A., Cargill Vietnam Ltd., East Bali Cashews
2014 – EcoPlanet Bamboo Group, Nicaragua; Wagner Asia Equipment, LLC, Mongolia; Coca-Cola Company, Philippines.
2013 – Taylor Guitars, Cameroon; Fruit of the Loom, Honduras; Plantronics, Mexico.
2012 – Sorwathe, Rwanda; Intel Corporation, Vietnam.
2011 – Sahlman Seafoods, Incorporated, Nicaragua; Procter & Gamble, Nigeria; Procter & Gamble, Pakistan.
2010 – Cisco Systems, Israel; Mars, Inc., Ghana; Denimatrix, Guatemala.
2009 – Trilogy International Partners, Haiti; TOMS Shoes, Argentina.
2008 – Cargill, China; SURevolution, Colombia.
2007 – GE, Indonesia; Transnational Automotive Group, Cameroon.
2006 – General Motors, Colombia; Goldman Sachs, Chile; Sambazon, Brazil.
2005 – Cisco Systems, Jordan; Lapa Rios Ecolodge, Costa Rica.
2004 – Motorola, Brazil; FIJI Water, Fiji.
2003 – Chevron/Texaco, Nigeria; U.S. Steel Corporation, the Slovak Republic.
2002 – Coca-Cola, Egypt; Chindex International, China.
2001 – Ford Motor Company, South Africa; SELCO, Vietnam.
2000 – Motorola, Malaysia; Rayonier New Zealand; Land O’Frost, Uruguay.
1999 – Xerox, Brazil; F.C. Schaffer & Associates, Ethiopia.
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Custom Crystal Award PlaquesOur crystal award plaques are the stately choice for rewarding excellence, honoring lifetime achievement, celebrating landmark anniversaries or grand openings. The crystal is frosted with a personal message and corporate logo or photo, then mounted to either a rosewood or black piano-finish board with metal spacers, creating a “floating” effect for the custom crystal above the rich, beautiful wood. Truly excellent!
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Crystal Desk Name PlatesLike these elegant frosted crystal desk name plates. Made from 2-inch thick crystal glass at an 8-inch lengh, they are an eye-catching alternative to traditional metal or plastic name plates and stand all on their own. Create a custom look by designing with your company logo, photo or clip art with no set-up fees and no character limit (the sample uses one of our flower clip art selections beautifully, don’t you think?).
Perfect for home or office, engraved crystal names plates make a thoughtful gift that looks expensive at a reasonable price. There’s even a quantity discount available for this custom item when ordering multiples.
You can choose to upgrade to color printing, which uses the same UV-stable ink for your logos, artwork or photos that’s used in the auto industry. Learn more about color printing here.
When you’re finished designing your crystal name plate, we’ll email you a free digital proof by the next business day. Most orders ship within two days of approval and payment. Standard shipping is free for orders $99+.
Looking for a unique gift for Mother’s Day, last minute? This custom personalized plaque has loads of style and is made using PlaqueMaker’s unique Easy Design templates. Our template is very easy to use and with so many options for customization, you’ve got this!
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Thank Mom for All She DoesCustomize this sentimental Easy Design plaque with her name, a great photo and you’re done!
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Let Mom Know She’s SpeicalCustomize this aluminum cake pan that features a beautiful “recipe” for a truly special mom. With this easy design gift all you need to add is your names and you’re done!
We’ll email you a free digital proof by the next business day. Most orders ship within two business days of approval and payment. Standard shipping is free for orders $99+.
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To choose a personalized plaque, you first need to think about the reason for the reward.
● Who is the receiver?
● What are you honoring?
● How do you want to convey your thanks and your message?
Answer these questions first before you choose the perfect plaque. Doing so will make it easier to buy a plaque that delivers just the right message and meaning.
Designs of custom plaques enable you to narrow down your selections even more. The following information will give you more insight about what to pick. Plaques are made of different materials and fall under different categories. Therefore, carefully review the different plaques to see which award best fits with your gifting or award ideas and concepts.
You can recognize a hero’s efforts as a first responder, in the corporate sector, or as a firefighter or police officer in one of various ways.
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You can choose either of the above recognition plaques in portrait or landscape designs and in various sizes. Wall mounting is available (using keyhole slot design) or you can display the plaque with an easel.
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To commemorate the heroic efforts of someone special, you can also select a beautiful indoor/outdoor pillar award made of granite. The 7” x 2” x 2” memorial creates a lasting tribute to a hero in your life - be it a pet, friend, loved one, colleague, or coworker.
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The above listing will help you decide on a custom recognition plaque. Use your own artwork and/or message. Make your customized design today.
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Moira Anderson Allen, M.Ed. is the author of Coping with Sorrow on the Loss of Your Pet. For nearly 30 years, her book has given comfort and support to parents and families of fur babies, offering information on everything from saying good-bye with memorials, tributes and other coping strategies to handling difficult care decisions to helping surviving pets –and people- cope with the loss of a missing companion. She offers tips and tools to understand and live with this kind of grief, including:
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When my pet is sick, how do I make decisions about care?Your veterinarian is the best judge of your pet’s physical condition; however, you are the best judge of the quality of your pet’s daily life. If a pet has a good appetite, responds to attention, seeks your company and participates in play or family life, consider medication, surgery, therapy and more to keep your pet strong. However, if a pet is in constant pain, undergoing difficult and stressful treatments that aren’t helping greatly, unresponsive to affection, unaware of its surroundings and uninterested in life, a caring pet owner will probably choose to end the beloved companion’s suffering. Evaluate your pet’s health honestly and unselfishly with your veterinarian. Prolonging a pet’s suffering in order to prevent your own ultimately helps neither of you. Nothing can make this decision an easy or painless one, but it is truly the final act of love that you can make for your pet.
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When my pet dies, what do I do next?First, you must choose how to handle its remains. Pet owners do have several options, including allowing your vet, clinic or shelter to conduct an appropriate disposal of remains. Home burial is a popular choice, enabling you to design your own funeral ceremony at little cost. Check local regulations on pet burials, though. For many, a pet cemetery provides a sense of dignity, security, and permanence. Owners appreciate the serene surroundings and care of the gravesite. Cemetery costs vary depending on the services you select, as well as upon the type of pet you have. Cremation is a less expensive option that allows you to handle your pet’s remains in a variety of ways: bury them (even in the city), scatter them in a favorite location, place them in a columbarium, or even keep them with you in a decorative urn.
Second, decide what to tell children and other family members about your pet’s passing. You are the best judge of how much information your children can handle about death and the loss of their pet. Don’t underestimate them, however. You may find that, by being honest with them about your pet’s loss, you may be able to address some fears and misperceptions they have about death.
Third, attend to your other pets. Pets observe every change in a household, and are bound to notice the absence of a companion. Pets often form strong attachments to one another, and the survivor of such a pair may seem to grieve for its companion. Cats grieve for dogs, and dogs for cats. You may need to give your surviving pets a lot of extra attention and love to help them through this period. In addition, the love of your surviving pets can be wonderfully healing for your own grief.
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Should I hurt so much?Intense grief over the loss of a pet is normal and natural. Over time, your pet becomes a significant and constant part of your life; a source of comfort, companionship, unconditional love and acceptance, fun and joy. So don’t be surprised if you feel devastated by the loss of such a relationship. You may feel guilt, denial, anger or depression – your feelings are valid. Remember, you are not alone: Thousands of pet owners have gone through the same feelings. Even though others might not understand the bond you have with your pet, the most important step you can take is to be honest about your feelings and begin to work through them. Do what helps you the most. Cry, scream, pound the floor, talk it out. Some find it helpful to express their feelings and memories in poems, stories or letters to their pet. Other strategies include rearranging your schedule to fill in the times you would have spent with your pet and preparing a personalized memorial.
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Should I get a new pet right away?Generally, the answer is no. One needs time to work through grief and loss before attempting to build a relationship with a new pet. Children in particular may feel that loving a new pet is “disloyal” to the previous pet. Consider bringing a new pet into your home and family when you are ready to move forward and build a new relationship, rather than looking backward and mourning your loss. When you are ready, select an animal with whom you can build another long, loving relationship -because this is what having a pet is all about!
Forever remember your beloved pet with our beautiful pet grave markers in black granite. Personalize these pet memorial headstones with your pet’s name, birth and death dates and special message. Customize with a photo of your furry friend or choose from a wide variety of clip art with our personalized cat memorials. We offer beautiful granite headstones, memorial crosses, and grave markers for indoor and outdoor use as well as photo frames for pet sympathy gifts.
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● A small business owner accepts an offer to sell the store and move on to her next big thing
● A young writer/producer “retires” from the television industry to pursue a career in the non-profit arena
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1. You’ll have control over your entire day. Gone are the commutes, the breakfast meetings, the late-night-come-to-Jesus calls with your IT folks. Your time suddenly becomes your own. Your to-do list morphs into your want-to-do list. How refreshing! AS long as you have your health, you can putter or put the petal to the medal. It’s up to you, not the must-do’s.
2. You can dream up a new answer for, “What do you do?”
3. You’ll have time to learn about yourself. Free from the distraction of a career, you can imagine what really matters to you and dedicate your days to pursuing special projects. You can dig deeper, climb higher, linger longer … and get a richer understanding of who you are and who you might become.
4. You can use your computer –and other devices- in a whole new way.
5. You’ll have the chance to broaden your perspective. Pursue all those other interests you’ve locked away to the back of your mind, while you were honing the skills of your trade. Learn a new language, travel, cook, write. Whatever you want to be doing, whatever captures your interest, you are now free to explore. Or not.
6. You can finally take withdrawals from your retirement accounts, collect Social Security payments and sign up for Medicare.
7. You’ll have to find a place for all your retirement gifts! Whether it’s an award plaque from the corporate team, a commemorative clock from the boss, a picture frame from a favorite coworker, or a wine case from the family, congratulate that new retiree with customization that include names, work dates, inspirational quotes and heartfelt dedications, as well as personal photos or company logos.
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Pots ’n Pans● Sauté Pan with a Lid
● Dutch Oven
● Sheet Pans – ones that are made for commercial kitchens are the best in full, half and quarter size
● 9 x 13-inch Baking Pan
● Oven-to-Table Baking Dishes
● Carbon Steel Wok
● Cast Iron Frying Pan
● Non-Stick Frying Pan
Consider carbon steel knives, which hold their edge the longest yet are easy to sharpen with a stone or a sharpener.
● Chef’s Knife
● Paring Knife
● Bread Knife
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● Colander
● Cutting Board – a personalized cutting board is a wonderful gift!
● Measuring Cups & Spoons
● Liquid Measuring Cups
● Mortar & Pestle
● Spice Grinder
● Tongs
● Wood Spoons
● Whisk
● Spatula
● Can Opener – a manual one for sure plus an electric model
● Meat Thermometer
● Citrus Zester
● Knife Stone and Sharpener
● Towels
● Potholders
● Immersion Blender
● Vitamix
● Kitchen Aid Mixer
● Mandoline
● Salt Cellar
● Baking Stone or Steel
● Chef Coat or Apron
● Cookbook Stand
● All Clad or French Pots and Pans
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Last But Not Least …A personalized kitchen plaque to put on your wall! This one is from our Easy Design series and is easily customizable. Add a name (nickname or title, like “Chef”!) and choose from four different sayings:
Easy Designed Kitchen Signs are also available.
In the next few months, people across America will graduate from school. Whether a child is moving from kindergarten to grade school, a student achieves a high school diploma, a young adult is is awarded with honors from college -or a grandmother earns her first degree or certification- this is at once, one of the greatest accomplishments and one of the most important steps forward to a new chapter of their lives.
Gone are the class plays, the science projects, the all-nighters, the term papers and the final exams. While you may lament the freedom of your school years … once the congratulations from proud parents and family members start coming your way, you realize that your life is just getting started. You have so much to look forward to. Here are five of them:
1. Doing What You Love – They say, “Choose a job you love, never work another day.” Students pursue careers they are passionate about or they earn a degree in a field they think seems lucrative. If you dream about making the world a better place or helping people or creating works of art or expressing ideas, then every day you work will be amazing. Another thing that’s for sure – you will continue learning as you progress through your career or to your next move. You’re not sitting through classes that don’t interest you; can take pride in your time well spent.
2. Having Real Cash – You start earning a salary, which is another way of saying you are building your economic freedom. You’ll need to learn how to manage that freedom, especially if you are paying off student loans and other bills. You’re building your credit and planning for the future with your own money. Good on you!
3. Meeting New People – While your true friends will always remain part of your life, meeting new people is a given, when it comes to taking a new job or moving to a new place; starting a new gym membership (that you can afford now) or indulging in a treasured hobby (can you say, collector cars?). Who knows? Now is the time you might even meet your soulmate.
4. Spending Time with Family – Once your schedule is not so packed with school activities, you can choose to make time for catching up with family. There’s a certain amount of pleasure in redeeming lost relationships. While you’re rediscovering what you and your favorite cousin or sibling have in common, you’re strengthening your connection with what makes you … you.
5. Creating The Life You Want – If your school experience is all about finding yourself, then everything that follows is about creating a fulfilling life. In creating your most desirable lifestyle, follow your heart. Use what you know to get where you want. Find a way around those obstacles – better yet, think of every challenge as an opportunity.
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Personalize Picture Frames for Custom Graduation Gifts at PlaqueMakerCustomize a picture frame for graduates and other special people in your life! Hang frames in a wall arrangement or stand them freely in portrait or landscape orientation. Choose from eco-friendly bamboo, red alder, crystal, metal and full-color printed picture frames that hold standard-sized photos. Add a special message, logo or clip art.
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Great Scholarly Rite of PassageGraduation Day is a special event in any student’s life when years of learning and study culminate into the earning of an all-important academic degree. For a student in the U.S., it is the day when they complete kindergarten, grade school, high school, college, post-college, special programs or other academic pursuits and is awarded with the academic degree of a “graduate.” One of the most important moments in a student’s life, Graduation Day marks a transition from one stage in their educational life to another.
The highlight of Graduation Day is usually an elaborate ceremony, believed to have originated from a statute issued at Oxford University in the year 1432. According to this statute, every bachelor graduating from Oxford would deliver a sermon in Latin as part of his academic exercise, to demonstrate his scholarly prowess as well as to describe his feelings about his accomplishments and eventual exit from school. Many American universities were founded by ministers educated at Oxford; thus, the British tradition of Baccalaureate service continues. The graduation ceremony is an orchestrated public event that includes:
● the march of students onto a stage
● the reading of speeches
● the presentation of diplomas
● the commencement exercise, an official moment when students are declared graduated
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When Students Become GraduatesAttended by parents, friends and well-wishers, it is a moment of pride for a student, as well as the audience members who look on with a sense of achievement, as they walk unto the stage while their name and major is announced and is presented with their academic degree. One of the highlights of Graduation Day’s is the Valedictory speech, an oral address made by the Valedictorian or the top graduate of the graduating class. Often, the Valedictorian will receive a standing ovation as a recognition of their outstanding efforts and success in academic life. The ceremony ends with all graduates throwing their hats known as mortarboards (an academic cap with a flat square with a tassel on top) into the air as a sign of rejoicing over their new status. After that, the graduation parties and the exchange of graduation gifts begins!
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Personalize Plaques, Awards and More at PlaqueMakerAdd a personal touch to any graduation celebration by choosing the perfect custom engraved gift from PlaqueMaker. Don’t settle for something unremarkable; give your graduate something you’ve created just for them! We offer everything from customized picture frames and photo gifts, full-color printed plaques or a variety of laser-engraved plaque styles. Want to share a group graduation photo? Get special quantity pricing on full-color printed plaques that use the same image.
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A few months ago, we shared Kelly’s story and asked her to send us a picture of her son, Jonathan after he receives the beautiful black granite paperweight. “I’m thrilled to have this special keepsake for his graduation that is permanent, personal and customized,” she told us then … and it looks as though Jonathan agrees with her!
Kelly Smith and her husband adopted their sons from the foster care system nine years ago, when they were just nine and six. To represent the creation of their new family, they designed a “family symbol” – four interlocking squares that come together and create a larger square. “Part of wanting to create a custom graduation present for Jonathan was to incorporate our family symbol at this important moment in his life.”
Kelly orders her personalized granite paperweight from PlaqueMaker because she liked the variety of design options, the quality and the reasonable pricing –not to mention the help she receives from our design team. “The customer service team’s follow-up with me was really exceptional – they made sure I was happy with the final proof before it was produced,” she says.
PlaqueMaker makes it so easy for you to create custom-designed gifts for any occasion, including the option to print in full color on many of our items such as wood, plastic, acrylic, metal and crystal. Look for this special banner in the item descriptions for availability.
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● A group of high school friends? A photo plaque for group graduation photos may do perfectly.
● Grandparents want a picture? Create a custom frame for a graduation photo to take home.
● Finishing law school? An engraved pen set will look fabulous on their new desk.
● Finishing bartender school? Give a personalized graduation flask.
● Class Poet? A sun catcher ornament may inspire them to write verse.
● Class Clown? A graduation key chain may hold the keys to open many doors.
● Graduating from culinary institute? Why not a set of graduation coasters for the kitchen?
● Class Valedictorian? Jewelry, then –lots and lots of jewelry.
● Rising to sommelier? Toast with an engraved wine set.
● Destined to become a history professor or genealogy expert? A family tree plaque may be much appreciated.
“I ordered 3 different items and all three were of excellent quality and monogrammed exactly as I requested. I highly recommend them.”
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PlaqueMaker gifts can be personalized, customized and engraved with names, monograms, graduation dates, quotes, scripture, dedications, words of wisdom … use photos, original artwork or clip art to take your graduation gift over-the-top to spectacular. Look for our special icon for full-color UV- printing, too.
When the group of volunteers from Harriet Hall’s church left for their annual mission trip to Nicaragua earlier this July, they packed enough for 10 days in the rural community of Plan Grande 2, north of Managua – including a set of beautiful custom engraved plaques that are given to those students who graduate from high school.
Supported by the Council of Protestant Churches in Nicaragua (CEPAD), Harriet’s group, Webster Groves Presbyterian Church (“Webster Pres” for short) and Giddings-Lovejoy Presbytery partner with Plan Grande 2 on a mission of understanding, acceptance, joy and hope. Time is spent building and renewing relationships, attending Vacation Bible School, visiting primary and secondary schools and managing their Secondary School Scholarship Program as well as going to movie night or women’s activities, reading, working puzzles, playing ball, laughing, learning and meeting with scholarship students and their parents.
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Harriet discovers PlaqueMaker a few years ago during a vendor search. “Back then, I decided to order based on price. Now I continue to order because it’s SO EASY and y’all do such a great job of turning plaques around quickly.” She and her team really appreciate the prompt service, great communication and quality work. “We love the plaques!”
Harriet says, “You should know that there are lots of families in a little village in Nicaragua who all have these plaques hanging on their cement block walls! They’re holding up well in the heat and humidity … plus the students are SO proud to receive them. Thanks again – ‘til next year!”
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Here’s an easy checklist:
1. Pick a Few Dates – including a date for the event, a date for rain delay and a registration deadline that allows for sufficient time to plan and execute the event.
2. Choose the Venue – making sure to sign a contract with the golf course that includes fees as well as course responsibilities such as advertising, beverages, food, etc.
3. Plan the Tournament Play – working with the course manager to decide which holes will work best for specialty challenges like Closest to the Hole, Longest Drive or Hole in One.
4. Decide on a Caterer – to provide a meal for the tournament’s award ceremony and to conclude the event. Please note: Any food provided between the 9th and 10th hole of play is usually provided by the golf course.
5. Decide the Tournament Fee – for participants as well as for sponsors that will cover event charges in addition to donations, if it is a fundraising event.
6. Create a Planning Folder – and include sections for participants, sponsors, food vending, prizes, accounting; tournament format, handicapping systems, the signup process, design of invitations, advertising, etc. and the budget. Free online event planning tools can help you stay organized.
7. Engage a Graphic Artist – to design a tournament logo for your event to be used in advertising, on signs, trophies and memorabilia.
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● Design customized trophies and plaques for the event winner, female and male winners of specialty challenges and other recognition
● Consider thank you gifts for key volunteers and their teams
● Create t-shirts, other promotional items and memorabilia
● Design signs for sponsor holes, getting permission to use sponsor logos, etc.
9. Develop a Media Kit – promoting the golf tournament and send it to radio, television, newspaper and online media outlets.
● Include fliers, registration forms, images, contact names and tchotchkes, if applicable
● Include the golf course, food vendors and other groups in the mailing, either digital, mail or both.
● Post to social media pages such as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn as well as niche social networks
● If a charity is organizing the golf event, consider using Kickstarter to help with fundraising
10. Keep Track of Participants – and payments as they sign up. Typically, four players make a team. Individual participants can be paired with other single players or teams in need of players. Finalize orders for trophies, prizes and memorabilia based on the final registration numbers. Teams can keep track of their scores. Tally the totals and award prizes to the top teams after the meal.
11. Assign Team Starting Positions – for a Shotgun start, which allows for every participant to start the tournament at the same time on each of the 18 holes.
12. Collect Auctions Items – to increase the total amount of money collected for a fundraising event. Purchase a large roll of tickets to use to raffle off the auction items, an easy way to divide monies the from ticket sales with 50% going to the raffle winner and the rest toward the event
On Event Day – set up for the tournament early, scheduling teams of volunteers and other event workers.
● Have a registration table for participants to sign in and purchase tickets
● Set up a table for auction items with a place for participants to put tickets
● Hang signs at entrance, sponsor holes, food and eating areas, etc.
● Have plenty of water available for participants and volunteers
● Enjoy yourself!
Best Tip for the Digital World: Assign someone to take pictures of the event, which can be posted on social media pages, included in thank you notes and used for next year’s publicity.
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Congratulations graduatesAs you bask in the splendor of summer vacation, perhaps your last for a long, long time, we have some surprising factoids about you and your current position in life. Some may make you chuckle and some, well … you’ll just have to wait and see.
● You are one of 1.8 million other people.
● Only about 1/3 of Americans over the age of 25 have a bachelor’s degree.
● 60% of you are female, mostly graduating with health and education degrees. Men still choose more computer science and engineering majors. However, it’s a 50-50 split for sciences and business degrees.
● The median wages for folks like you are about $37,000 a year.
● Science, health and education grads – you’ll have an easier time finding jobs than social work, humanities and arts graduates.
● Engineering majors, you can expect to make around $63,000 a year. Computer science and math graduates are expected to make $48,000.
● Business majors -1 out of every 5 of you- will be looking at $40,000.
● Those of you with liberal arts, communications, education and psychology degrees, start looking for another roommate perhaps, because your salary is between 30 and 34 thousand dollars a year.
● About 70% of you are graduating with student loans to pay back, an average of 35 grand. Yikes!
● Hiring of you is up by 16% over last year, according to a survey by Michigan State University
● 51% Information services
● 31% finance and insurance
● 24% business and scientific services
● 24% government
● 17% manufacturing
● 16% nonprofits
● More than half of employers are offering signing bonuses for you if you’re hired. Wow!
Since less than six out of every ten students who enroll at a 2- and 4-year college actually get a degree within six years, your degree does give you something special that will last the rest of your life.
The summer vacation season is almost here. Is your bed & breakfast, hotel, resort or other seasonal business ready?
PlaqueMaker has all the signs you need, available in metal, wood, plastic or glass. Whether you’re looking for something to guide guests to check-in or to direct them to the pool, make our signs and plaques your own by custom engraving business name, adverting tagline and more with no set-up fees and no character limit. Include one business logo for free, or a photo of the property. Browse PlaqueMaker’s clip art gallery for fun ideas that will grab the attention of your guests. Made for both indoor and outdoor use (check item description), our signs will make your business shine.
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Make summer vacation a special one for your guests and for your business. Create good-looking, professional, personalized signs for your seasonal business today.
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Speaking of tying the knot, this new world phrase for marriage is inspired by an old Celtic custom of tying together the hands of the bride and groom, symbolizing the strength of their union.
This kind of traditional wisdom simply adds to the charm of planning a wedding –and most every wedding planner worth her weight in salt is familiar with it -such as offering a souvenir to wedding guests as a token of gratitude and remembrance. Jordan almonds wrapped in beautiful fabric, elaborate French bonbonniere boxes filled with confections and wedding cake are among the most common (courtesy of the ancient Romans, believed to have invented the wedding cake tradition by breaking a loaf of bread over a bride’s head, all to encourage prolific progeny).
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● An engraved coaster set is lasting remembrance
● Add that “something blue” with a blue French Linen scented candle to symbolize purity, fidelity and love
● A personalized metal retro instant film photo to remind loved ones of the special day
● Create an elegant bamboo wedding photo frame with pictures of the couple and the magic of their wedding day.
● An engraved wedding guest book serves as a stylish memento.
● Make a unique customized plaque to commemorate your wedding day
Include newlyweds’ names, dates and full-color photos –even an inspirational quote. Many items offer price discounts for buying in bulk.
Whether a June bride (owing its popularity to the Roman goddess Juno, ruler over marriage, the hearth and childbirth), a military groom or a couple who likes to seize the day –and day- PlaqueMaker has personalized favor ideas that wrap up your wedding day in a bow, so your guests can take it home with them, and feel the love.
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Going to the chapel and we’re going to get married …They also say the best way to spot lucky omens on your wedding day is to walk to the ceremony; even more luck is bestowed on the betrothed if it is raining or snowing (thus the reason for beautiful wedding canopies).
Whatever your wedding day brings, both you and your guests will likely appreciate a little nuptial love by way of customized signs and personalized décor. Here are a few of our unusual ideas:
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Full Color Printing – add a full color printing option on many PlaqueMaker items, for extra “specialness.”
The bride may tuck a sugar cube into her glove (to sweeten her union) and wear “something old” (to symbolize abiding love through the ages) … The groom may be wearing his lady’s colors, getting ready to “jump over the sword” … The guests may throw rice at the new husband and wife (or peas, as they do in the Czech culture) -one thing’s for certain: everyone will be utterly charmed by the personal touch thoughtfully given to the event, creating happy memories for all.
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Although this celebration officially was replaced by Armed Forces Day in 1949, Navy Day is still the sentimental favorite within the Navy itself, and seamen and women everywhere appreciate the love and support; maybe even a plaque commemorating their service.
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Equally filled with love and appreciation is the wedding tradition of gifting members of the bridal party with a special memento as a token of thanks for sharing the newlyweds’ special day.
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● A custom photo frame with a photo that captures one special wedding moment
● A bridesmaid’s personalized clothes hanger for their dress on that special day
● A color photo plaque that resembles an album cover that features the couple and their favorite song
● A groomsman’s pilsner tumbler that holds a love potion
● A customized candle with a special message engraved for the wedding party.
Each of these gifts can also be made for the bride, the groom or both. Include newlyweds’ or bridal party names, date, full-color photos or inspirational quote. Check for the full-color UV printing upgrade.
Whether one of your bridesmaids finds a spider in your wedding dress or all of them pinch you –for good luck; whether the groom bids his bachelor days goodbye in the spirit of ancient Spartan soldiers with a raucous stag party, PlaqueMaker has personalized bridal party gift ideas that will make every moment of your wedding a memorable one, for sure.
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As part of the 100th Anniversary celebration, Mrs. Roberts’ sixth grade class is inspired to implement a very good and thoughtful idea, one that PlaqueMaker is honored to contribute to. We’ll let the class tell you about it themselves:
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“I didn’t think it would be possible to get a plaque made and sent in such a short amount of time, but in less than a week the plaque was in my hands. The proof really does not do it justice, they did such an amazing job. It exceeded my expectations. It was a lovely gift to present someone.”-Vannessa F.
Since 2005, the Better Business Bureau serving Central Indiana (BBB) -and customers everywhere- have been congratulating PlaqueMaker.com as a business that meets the organization’s good faith commitment to resolve any consumer issue. For 17 years running, PlaqueMaker has conducted exemplary advertising, selling and customer service practices that are creating and maintaining consumer trust in our business, earning BBB Accreditation.
“It’s been often the practice for consumers to say a simple ‘thank you,’ and move on. However, I’d like to add a bit more than that. The members of the staff at PlaqueMaker TOTALLY came thru for me when I needed them most and made my time in need painless. A total of 4 days was all they needed to get things done. I thank each and every one of you guys from the bottom of my heart.”-Vermon F.
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● Build Trust
● Advertise Honestly
● Tell the Truth
● Be Transparent
● Honor Promises
● Be Responsive
● Safeguard Privacy
● Embody Integrity
“Cannot say enough about the superb customer service provided by PlaqueMaker. They worked with me through a couple of iterations to get my sign letters just right and they are! Fast shipping and a high quality product. Thank you!”-Mel D.
PlaqueMaker’s A+ BBB rating is determined from 13 factors, which include business size, number of consumer complaints and timely resolution. Based on our 15+-year history, the minimum amount of consumer complaints and our excellent customer service in resolving them, our rating was raised to the highest achievable.
“I just got my signs delivered today and all I can say is that you all did a wonderful job. They were quickly made and shipped, and exceeded my expectations. The next time I need something made I will certainly order for you.”-Chris A.
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PlaqueMaker makes it so easy for you to create custom-engraved plaques, awards and gifts made from glass and crystal to personalize any occasion. Crystal can be laser frosted in white with a personal message and artwork, or choose charcoal engraving. You can include one free logo, photo or clip art with no set-up fees and no character limit, or choose the option to print in full color on many of our items. Look for the special logo or banner in the item descriptions for availability.
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“Lots of options, quick turnaround, high quality, reasonable price. What else is there to say that’s relevant? I’ve used PlaqueMaker several times, and they are rock solid and consistent.”-PlaqueMaker customer Garcia via TrustPilot
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There’s a science to creating an effective navigation route for any place people visit, as well as leading them through a storyline or narration, such as in a museum or an arboretum. Here are five principles of effective wayfinding:
1. Create a unique identity for each step.
Every place or turn in the road should function as a landmark, or a recognizable point of reference that a visitor can use to determine where they are and where they’re going- the first criterion for navigability. The landmark should also be memorable; with a special name, or a unique marking such as a sign.
2. Create well-structured paths that move through identifiable regions.
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3. Give visitors minimal choices for navigation.
Basically, encourage visitors to stay on the main course, even though detours, side-tours or opportunities for exploration can branch off, eventually returning to the original journey.
4. Use maps supported by signs.
One of the most valuable aids for navigation is a location map that gives an all-encompassing view of the space. Signs posted in places where a person needs to make a wayfinding decision –whether to continue along a current route or change direction- support the big picture of a map by identifying specific areas in an up close and personal way.
5. Show visitors what lies ahead.
A first-time visitor to a place may not know what to expect, moving in one direction as opposed to the other. Entice them to move forward with a preview of a new or unusual feature that’s waiting for them at the end of a hallway or up the stairs. It’s another way to spark interest in following a particular path to a destination.
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Custom Engraved Signs from PlaqueMakerWe make navigation easy with high-quality custom engraved signs made for any budget in a variety of materials including metal, wood, plastic, glass, bamboo, brass, LED lighted, leather, acrylic, full color metal, laser engraved metal, fiberglass, custom dry erase board - indoor, outdoor - you name it. Just find your way to PlaqueMaker today!
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You’re all done! Our pressed wood certificate plaque display kits are an elegant, economical choice. Discounts available on bulk orders.
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\n\nMemorial Day is a truly American holiday that is observed with parades, memorial dedications and cemetery visits to acknowledge our Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps and Navy personnel who sacrificed their lives for our country. Memorial Day is also the unofficial start to the summer season, so many Americans celebrate with friends and family at outdoor gatherings, picnics and barbecues. Originally known as Decoration Day, which fell on May 30 in the years following the Civil War, Memorial Day became an official federal holiday in 1971.
Memorial Day is first observed to honor only those lost while fighting in the Civil War, which claims more lives than any conflict in U.S. history. In addition to establishing the country’s first national cemeteries during this time, towns and cities across the U.S. begin holding local tributes to fallen Civil War soldiers, decorating their graves with flowers and reciting prayers.
On May 5, 1862, General John A. Logan, a representative for Northern Civil War veterans, calls for a nationwide day of remembrance with these words: “The 30th of May, 1868, is designated for the purpose of strewing with flowers, or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in defense of their country during the late rebellion, and whose bodies now lie in almost every city, village and hamlet churchyard in the land.” On the first Decoration Day, 5,000 Americans decorate the graves of the 20,000 Union and Confederate soldiers buried at Arlington National Cemetery and General James Garfield makes a speech. By 1890, Many Northern states make Decoration Day an official state holiday; many Southern states continued to honor their dead on other days until after World War I, when the holiday evolves to commemorate American military personnel who died in all wars.
In 1966 the federal government declares Waterloo, New York as the official birthplace of Memorial Day. Waterloo is chosen because Memorial Day is first celebrated there on May 5, 1866, and the town continues to host an annual, community-wide event, where businesses close and residents decorate the graves of soldiers with flowers and flags.
This beautiful veteran’s memorial features two of PlaqueMaker’s custom stone memorial plaques made from .75-inch thick black granite, each with a fully personalized design. The “All Gave Some, Some Gave All” plaque is 24 inches by 24 inches and includes insignia artwork for all branches of the U.S. military. The “Taps” plaque is 24 inches by 12 inches.
-John Steck
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We make it so easy to design any number of award plaques, customized signs and personalized gifts that feature specific pre-made graphics and images military personnel relate to in a big way. Or - you can do what Sgt. Samuel Park and members of his detachment have, and design your own logo graphic.
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Sam orders a quantity of solid cherry wood plaques engraved with a custom logo that a friend created for one of the guys deployed with him. The plaque design also includes personalized wording and a place to attach a commemorative coin.
The entire detachment is very impressed with the quality of the product. “We are pleasantly surprised since we were a little nervous about how the logo would present itself on wood, compared to what we saw digitally –and I would have felt responsible, if the plaques didn’t look the way we wanted,” Sam says. As luck –and experience- would have it, though … PlaqueMaker’s team works the design to Sam’s specifications, providing a digital proof during each stage of the process, a very accurate representation of how they would look like when produced. It’s one of the reasons Sam chooses PlaqueMaker –this, and our competitive pricing.
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“The plaques look AMAZING and everyone here loves them. Thank you again for the quick turn around and the GREAT customer service.”
Sam and his detachment are so satisfied, they plan to make another order of the same very soon.
“It helps people feel like part of a team. It also gives them a little something for people to sign or write parting notes on, and take with them as they leave. Little things to look forward to can go a long way.”
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Photo Frame PlaquesNaturally, it makes sense that proud parents, companies, organizations –and team members themselves- are eager to display these newly developed treasures, in fine style no less. That’s why it’s so nice to create custom photo frame plaques at PlaqueMaker. Not only do we offer quantity discounts on custom products, our design team will help you create the most perfect, personalized photo frame to fit any occasion. From accommodating non-standard sized photos to finding the right type font for your message to including special logos and artwork or custom engraving in your design, PlaqueMaker photo frame plaques make any team’s memories last.
Picture frames come in a variety of materials from crystal and acrylic, wood, metal or plastic and many are individually boxed for gift giving.
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Ask your immediate family members about the details of their lives, such as places they’ve lived, births and deaths, marriages, occupations, interests, hobbies, awards, resumes, schools they attended. Find out specific information. Write down or record the memories of your parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, siblings and cousins –even close family friends. Look through family Bibles and scrapbooks, diaries and letters, old photographs and memorabilia, wills and family heirlooms. This material will start to give you clues about your family history and where you can go to learn even more.
While details like names and dates are integral to building your family tree, collecting family stories helps to flesh out your place in history. Anecdotes about military service, family vacations, a funny memory from your father’s first job; mom winning a bake-off, your uncle’s recollection of seeing the Pacific Ocean for the first time, meeting a family legend –all these tales give a certain richness to the words and numbers you’ve been gathering. What’s more, family stories will help enormously in your research. Select one story to investigate at a time. This goes for surnames and family members, too, rather than trying to document your entire family history all at once. Following individuals on their journey through life one at a time will help to connect the dots when it comes to deciphering public records and information.
As you explore your family history, use online tools or other ways to organize all the research and records you’re finding, to build an overview that you can add to over time. This includes using pedigree or family tree charts and genealogical forms. Document every piece of information you uncover: take pictures, photocopies, transcriptions, etc. and keep it in a safe place. When you’ve completed your search, you can share your personal history by designing and displaying a family tree plaque – a much appreciated gift for a variety of occasions including birthdays, anniversaries, marriages, reunions, memorials, etc.
Start by delving into the U.S. Census, which is the largest American database for details on family history, especially passenger lists, immigration records, naturalization papers, land deeds and other governmental documents. Run your own Internet search for genealogy or use one of the many online resources for finding out more about your roots. The more resources you explore, the more information you’re likely to uncover. If possible, travel to the places where family members were born and lived, visiting local cemeteries, courthouses, churches, museums, libraries and historical societies to search for information.
Tracing your ancestry is typically an all-consuming curiosity that can benefit from sharing with like-minded people. Connect with other genealogists and family historians through social networking. Join the family history society in your area, and attend classes on best practices for researching family history records or how to avoid running into bureaucratic brick walls. To find one, visit the Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) Society Hall.
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Randy Mosiondz and his team have worked for years before this day, putting in a lot of extra effort to make sure that Neverwinter shows well for its launch. After all, Cryptic Studios is known in the gaming world for its collaborative work ethic and ability to deliver the very best in gaming experiences. Neverwinter doesn’t disappoint.
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Randy decides to congratulate all of his team members with a timeless memento, something that expresses his appreciation for their contributions.
“I did a search around the web for places that had good bulk pricing and visual examples of the type of work they do. PlaqueMaker seemed to fit the bill. The design team also helped by sending proofs of the design before I put in my final order.”
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Meanwhile, Randy and the team at the award-winning Cryptic Studios and parent company Perfect World continue to develop outstanding gaming experiences in-house –many, with a beautiful paperweight of thanks sitting right on their desks. “The end product is great,” Randy says. “Solid material and good detail, giving (the team) something to remember all the hard work they did.”
The best gift you can give someone is one that comes from the heart and says what you want to say especially if you can't find the right words. One such gift is a personalized plaque.
Personalized plaques are wood, glass, or metal sign engraved with custom text and laminated with protective material. Make for an excellent gift for anyone. Their personalized nature tells a story about how much you care about the receiver and how much thought you put into the present.
If you’re sold on gifting someone a personalized plaque but don’t know when’s the best time to do it, here are four occasions when custom plaques would make perfect gifts.
Baby showers usually take place about a month before a baby is born, so you'll want to find something practical, fun, and creative. In addition to buying items that you would otherwise expect at a baby shower, such as diapers and feeding bottles, consider giving personalized gifts like custom plaques or signs that can be hung in the child's room.
Custom plaques are a great retirement gift idea for anyone approaching their golden years, a co-worker, close family member, friend, or relative.
You can thank them for their years of service with a personalized plaque, or if they have many more years left in them, you can commemorate those by giving a nice personalized plaque that commemorates their many years of service thus far.
Getting engaged is a special moment in life for anyone. Engagement plaques are a memorable and celebratory gift to commemorate your loved one’s big day. You can gift it to them after they break the news to you or during their bridal party.
Rest assured that a customized plaque will be a great gift they will appreciate for years to come since it will serve as a great reminder of their special moment.
When a loved one loses someone dear to them, you might want to honor the memory of the deceased with a special gift. One way to commemorate their life is through a custom plaque. Whether it is for a funeral or a memorial, a customized plaque can serve as a great token.
Your loved one can use it as an inspirational keepsake by mounting it on a wall or at home or placing it on their office desk.
When it comes to gifting, people tend to overthink, and understandably so. As a result, they think the most expensive gift will have the most meaning. What people fail to see is that it doesn't matter how much money you spend on a gift or whether you spent any.
What actually matters is that you present your loved ones with a unique gift they are going to cherish for a lifetime, and that’s what you can expect from a custom plaque.
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\n\nThe original photo is roughly 14″ x 9.5″ at 300 dpi, straight from the camera and unaltered. There is some light/dark contrast and no one extreme area. The line art example on black granite has a lot of visible fur texture. Line art is used on photos less than 4 inches. The halftone example on black granite looks more like a photo than the line art, with more contrast and feature definition. Halftone filters can only be used on photos at least 4 inches.
Modern headstones not only pay tribute with beautiful verse or words, they can create a lasting memory with cherished photographic engravings. To help with personalizing your memorial design, PlaqueMaker senior graphic designer Pauline Mauer shares a few tips when choosing an image for engraving on a custom headstone:
● The best images for headstones are clean (not fuzzy or pixelated), high resolution artwork. Usually, it is best to use an image directly from a camera.
● Use pictures that are even-toned with no areas of extreme contrast.
● Do not use a picture of a person wearing sunglasses or with their eyes closed, unless you’d like to see the person as they appear in the picture. We are unable to alter these images or “draw in eyes,” for instance.
● To use a non-digital photograph, computer scan it at 300 dpi, or mail the photograph to us and we will scan it at our shop at high resolution.
● We do not recommend taking a picture of a framed photograph or using a small picture that has been printed on a memorial card or pamphlet. These images have already been processed, are blurry, very small or have little detail, which makes it difficult to get the engraving to look like the person or pet.
● We recommend that you let us crop the photo, if needed. It is always better to send us the complete photograph, rather than you try to crop it down. We do appreciate suggestions and will take them into consideration when we crop the picture. Usually we try to focus on the head, neck and shoulders; however we do use full body pictures or the entire picture, if you prefer.
● When working with photos for headstones, we use a variety of filters that help with achieving the best result for engraving. On larger items where the image will be at least four inches, we’ll use a halftone filter to convert the image into little boxes, which allows for more detail. On smaller items where the image will be less than four inches, we’ll use a line-art filter such as Photocopy, which allows the most detail in the image without running the risk of over-engraving.
● If you have a number of photos and are unsure which one will give the best result, we encourage you to email or mail all of your top choices to us. We can run them through our filters and help determine which will look the best when engraved.
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\n\nIf you are unhappy with how a proof looks for any reason, whether it is the layout, a grammatical error or the way the image has translated, we highly encourage you to contact us, explaining your concerns so we can make the proper revisions and get you a revised proof as soon as possible.
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\n\nIt's called mobile inventory management - scanning QR codes or barcodes with a mobile device to track retail transactions, what your company has in stock and more, which gives you a real-time snapshot of your assets that's instant and accurate.
Today, businesses use QR code technology for accessing all sorts of information, from serial numbers and maintenance records on equipment to mapping assets with GPS tracking, from how-to instructions, travel schedules and background history to marketing and advertising - all in the name of streamlining the shopping and customer experience. Why? Well actually, the name says it all: \"QR code\" is short for \"Quick Response Code,\"\" a technology that allows businesses to respond quickly and nearly without question to all of their customers' needs.
Every business has their own method to this madness, and typically, it goes like this:
Step 1 - Develop a list of assets, merchandise or other items to track, based on the main reason you're using inventory management or asset tracking software: number of items, location of items at any given time, etc. The information in this list is used for your initial data entry.
Step 2 - Generate QR codes, produce them and attach them to the items you're tracking. Once the QR code labels are connected to the merchandise or asset, it's time to make an initial inventory count.
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\n\nWe can create for you long-lasting, durable, custom engraved QR code industrial asset tags using a number of materials including stainless steel, titanium, plastic, metal, aluminum, even leather. The image is also UV stable and resistant to fading. We also offer quantity discounts on custom tags.
Step 3 - Choose an appropriate inventory management and asset tracking software that records the current status of your inventory, reporting changes, additions, transactions, etc. Typically, the software knows what to encode into the QR code so the mobile app can read and process it, and the mobile app knows how to send the proper information back to the software application.
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\n\nAfter deciding how to organize your inventory, creating a database, producing and attaching QR code labels and entering an initial inventory count, you are effectively using mobile inventory management. The initial investment of time and money will pay off, once your staff gets comfortable with this very powerful data retrieval system and they're working with ease.
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If you love gardening,you’re likely sitting by the fire this winter planning your spring plantings. With the Vernal Equinox more than a month away (the first day of spring is March 20 this year), there’s plenty of time indoors to pore over seed catalogs and log on to interactive garden design tools, dreaming up ways to attract more song birds, grow heirloom vegetables, add fresh herbs to borders or feature that Japanese Maple that’s attained specimen status.
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. Like grouping plants, for instance. Garden wisdom tells us to place plants that need full sun in sunny spots and give ground covers room to roam. Why not group plants according to chores? Growing water guzzlers together makes sprinkling more efficient; growing flowers in need of deadheading or prolific producers like zucchini and other vegetables in the same area makes quicker work of harvesting. There’d still be room in the design to keep it interesting with form, texture, bloom times and a striking color palette; you’d simply spend less time on maintenance.
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What if, rather than labeling plants by name, you create custom plant markers for “Sun Worshippers” and “Grotto Groupies”? “Water Guzzlers” and “Deadheads”? “Color Divas” and “Prolific Producers” and “Pretty Blooms”? Wouldn’t that be fun? And what if these plant markers are really good-looking and are reusable with every season?
Whether you think up creative names for all your garden beds, or stay traditional by using both common and botanical nomenclature to identify plants, educating garden visitors at the same time, you’ve found a way to label plants without it distracting from the look of the landscape. Professionally engraved, custom plant markers and garden signs like the ones at PlaqueMaker can also give your yard the look of a botanical garden, arboretum, park or private reserve. Available in a number of materials such as stainless steel, brass, bronze, copper, titanium, bamboo* and different colors of plastic, our garden signs can be ordered large enough to accommodate specific plant information or the perfect size for a single word. Add your garden’s name, photo or clip art to personalize. Garden signs come with a 10-inch stake and are re-usable, too. It’s a unique way to make your garden grow and look fabulous while doing it.
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Not only do our acrylic signs use LED technology to light up each frosted personalization, the light itself is available in white, red, blue or green, powered by the included 12-foot corded wall plug or an AC battery pack.
Not only does our Military clip art gallery feature the Navy Hospital Corpsman Insignia that Kori uses in the design of her sister’s gift, the gallery includes hundreds of art selections specific to all major branches of the military.
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So - if you’re looking for a unique gift for Valentine’s Day –or any time- PlaqueMaker makes it easy and affordable to design a personalized LED Light-Up Sign for that special person in your life. We’re pretty sure it’ll be a hit!
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Here is more of William’s story:
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Shirley and Karen honed their skills when working side by side with Fred Wellborn, the well-known master wood craftsman who was raised in nearby Newton, NC. The instruments he created were masterpieces and his long-term goal was to pass his craft down to the next generation. Fred first hired Karen to be his apprentice and later Shirley joined his team. Karen is now teaching her daughter Mary this unique craft. Although Fred has since passed away, his techniques have been well preserved.
The four-stringed instrument is placed flat on one’s lap and plucked or strummed with the right hand while fretting with the left (fretting is a rubbing or swirling motion). It can be placed on a wooden table to boost the volume.
“Dulcimers are so versatile and can harmonize with nearly all types of Country and Folk music, and even Rock and Roll,” Karen says. “They can even imitate the sound of a bagpipe for Celtic music. Many of the early descendants of the area were Scots and Irish.”
Shirley’s husband Ken notes there is competition from various Asian countries to build these instruments on massive assembly lines, “but the quality of construction and resulting sound is not very good – and they don’t have the love and affection that Shirley and Karen put into each instrument.”
Shirley has experimented with almost every type of native wood. Her instruments are made of cherry, maple, walnut, ash, spruce and combinations of all these woods. “I want the sound to be pure, not thin or metallic. Each can be slightly different and unique.”
Dulcimers are made in several styles. Shirley generally crafts the four-string type. She’s not satisfied until she achieves a superior action, nice volume and bright tone. Sometimes, the sandpapering alone takes six weeks to achieve the pleasant tones.
Shirley says, “After all, the term dulcimer means, ‘sweet sound.’”
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“The plaque tells the history of Shirley’s Dulcimer Number 3121,” he says. “The Sycamore wood shows a slight imperfection from an old staple because the wood was actually recycled from a used wooden pallet. I love it. It makes great music and it is fine art.”
William chose an 8×10 silver aluminum plaque with border decorations. It uses contrasting black text to describe his dulcimer. The plaque is mounted on cherry wood and it has a useful key slot for hanging.
Thank you for singing our song, William!
About Windsong Instruments
Makers of hand-crafted musical instruments. For further information contact Shirley Upchurch or Karen Knapp at Wingsong Instruments, 6481 King Wilkinson Road, Denver NC 28037. Tel: 828-302-3685. E-mail: maknapp@yahoo.com.
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● employee morale and quality of service improve
In tandem with evaluation methods such as feedback, accountability and goal-setting, employee recognition helps drive the kind of performance that makes companies and their employees winners.
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1. Recognition is based on measured results and specific behaviors –and tied to company values or goals, which starts to create a corporate culture of right action in terms of customer service, innovation, teamwork and revenue.
2. Recognition is social, meaning anyone in a company can recognize anyone else –in a totally public way. In addition to top-down thanks, research shows that employees think peer recognition is a critical factor in corporate success, and can be more meaningful because it’s coming from your peeps in the trenches.
3. Recognition is shared in the monthly newsletter and company blog, creating an environment of encouragement and learning.
4. Recognition is easy to do and happens all the time. Many programs are implemented online, where employees can recognize each other using points and the transactions occur in seconds.
In the corporate world as in life, saying thank you to someone who deserves it gives amazing results. Just think what an award or a plaque might do!
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Searching for a unique gift that’s also useful? PlaqueMaker's Customized 32 oz Children's Name Dad Royal Blue Water Bottle is just the gift. Personalize with up to 6 Kid's Names or add your own personal phrase. Let Dad show off his pride and joy with this water bottle featuring the names of his children. He'll always have them whereever he goes with this unique gift.
Is your Dad an outdoor cooking enthusiast? Then he’s sure to love this beautiful beech wood BBQ tools and grilling accessories set. Engrave his name and your personal message into the wood. The beech wood set includes grill utensils and a detachable spatula.
Do you have a favorite photo of you and your Dad? Why not personalize a photo plaque or photo arch for him? Let Dad know he’s special by personalizing it with him name, the year, and fun wording letting him know you appreciate the good looks he passed on.
Does your Dad have a man cave where he kicks back with the guys and drinks a cold one? Create a customized sign that would fit perfectly in your dad's cave. Choose for a variety of materials, add his name and some really cool clip-art to really complete the look.
Click on the pictures to visit the specific product page at PlaqueMaker.com – instantly!
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Although Americans start to celebrate a Mother’s Day during the 1860’s, an idea conceived by activist Ann Reeves Jarvis to bring together the mothers of Confederate and Union soldiers, the holiday is not commercialized until 1908 when Ms. Jarvis’s daughter Anna honors her own mother by making Mother’s Day a national holiday -one that retailers support, inspired by its great potential. In 1914, President Woodrow Wilson proclaims the second Sunday in May a holiday in honor of “that tender, gentle army, the mothers of America.”
In 1909, Sonora Smart Dodd, one of six children raised by her widower father in Spokane, Washington, rallies neighbors with the idea of celebrating male parents as we do our mothers, which leads to the first Father’s Day on July 19, 1910. Slowly, the holiday takes hold across the country –in the hearts of the nation’s children, at first. Fathers, however, continue to scoff at the idea of a sentimental day of gift-giving, an attempt to domesticate the manliness of men and mostly, another reason to sell more products to the doting public.
Just before the Great Depression in 1929, a movement in support of a Parents Day makes headway, a chance to love and respect both mothers and fathers with equal measure – and to de-commercialize both Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. Yet, because retailers are struggling, advertisers and the “mad men” of the era conjure up ways to make Father’s Day a legitimate holiday in the hearts of the entire nation, suggesting gifts such as neckties, hats, socks, pipes and tobacco, golf clubs and other sporting goods, and greeting cards, as well as honoring American troops in support of the World War II effort. Amazingly, it isn’t until 1972 that President Richard Nixon signs a proclamation making Father’s Day a federal holiday.
Today, we spend more than an estimated $1 billion each year on Father’s Day gifts for the over 70 million fathers in the United States.
Whether it’s a tumbler, picture frame or his own barbecue set, express your love and gratitude for your father with a customized gift from PlaqueMaker. Include favorite photos, personal messages, even that special story of how great he is.
Enjoy free shipping of your Father’s Day gift for orders $99+ by June 19 if you finalize your order by June 3. Delivery is guaranteed by June 19 is you finalize your order June 13 with a 2nd Day Shipping Upgrade or by June 14 with Next Day Shipping Upgrade.
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The crowning achievement of his life comes at age 50 in 1916, when President Wilson issues a proclamation calling for the nationwide observance of Flag Day. Thirty-three years later, President Truman signs an Act of Congress designating the fourteenth day of June every year as National Flag Day. On June 14, 2004, Flag Day is recognized as originating in Ozaukee County, Waubeka Wisconsin.
Bernard Cigrand’s Stony Hill School is now a historical site and he will forever be known as the Father of Flag Day, dedicating himself to inspire his students and all Americans in the real meaning and majesty of our flag.
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\n\nBernard Cigrand’s love of American history is inspired by his father. A patriot with a great love for our flag, Bernard’s surname comes from the French word meaning, “so great.” As a youth, he sells scrap iron to buy books and works as a conductor on a steam barge before teaching school, working his way through college and graduating first in his class from Lake Forest College of Dentistry.\nAs a contributing editor of the Encyclopedia Americana, he writes, “The Recognition and Meaning of Flag Day,” as well as widely distributed pamphlet, “Laws and Customs Regulating the use of the Flag of the United States.” Throughout his life, he writes books on the American experience: The Story of the American Flag, The Real Abraham Lincoln and History of American Emblems are among them. He is just 20 years old when he makes his first public proposal for the annual observance of the birth of the flag in an article titled, “The Fourteenth of June,” published in the Chicago Argus newspaper. Bernard Cigrand goes on to become editor-in-chief of American Standard magazine, which helps encourage public attention of the flag and its birthday. In the years that follow, 36 governors, scores of mayors and five Presidents of the United States help in his efforts to observe Flag Day in all states of the Union on the actual June 14 anniversary of the adoption of the flag.
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\n\nKnown as the “Stars and Stripes,” the distinctive flag is the official national symbol of the United States of America, which is authorized by Congress on Saturday, June 14, 1777. The fifth item of the day’s agenda, the entry in the journal of the Continental Congress 1774-1789 Vol. Vlll 1777 reads, “Resolved that the flag of the thirteen United States be thirteen stripes alternate red and white: that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation.”
Celebrate Flag Day, Independence Day and other patriotic events with these beautifully crafted, hand-painted trophies. Perfect for corporate and military awards, each statue features the Stars and Stripes and an eagle captured in a landing pose, which is attached to a piano-finish rosewood base. Customize the attached plate with choice of metal, personalized wording and artwork.
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Tammy and her volunteer team are not only spearheading Project December –a campaign that gives the kids a memorable Christmas with new backpacks full of more healthy food for the school’s holiday break- they honor local businesses that donate food and give money to their cause by granting them membership to the organization’s 365 Elite Club.
Tammy recently honored Mercier Orchards as a member of the 365 Elite Club, in gratitude for their weekly donation of 800 apples throughout the school year for the kids in the program. Volunteers each pitch in one dollar to buy the plaque, which is designed by PlaqueMaker based on Tammy’s input with wording and artwork.
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After searching for custom laser engraving on the internet, Mike is introduced to PlaqueMaker and our custom laser etching service. “I tried to contact multiple businesses,” Mike tells us. “PlaqueMaker is the quickest, friendliest and easiest of the businesses I contacted.”
Mike creates a plaque of his own design using Photoshop, which he submits to our graphic design department to test on a variety of materials. “Your proofing process made it very easy for me to decide which material I wanted.”
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Here are just some of the ways you and PlaqueMaker can get social:
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● Check out our blog and learn unique ways to personalize gifts, recognize employees, make any day a celebration with customized mementos, see fabulous customer creations and find out all the ways our design materials can make your project special
● Find us on Twitter for the latest PlaqueMaker news
● Get inspired and share your ideas with us on Pinterest
● Find out how PlaqueMaker’s Pay It Forward Plaque Donation Program can benefit you or your business
● Help people connect with your business! Order a custom engraved Facebook sign that encourages them to “Check-In” and/or “Like” your company’s Facebook page. The QR code (created easily on QRStuff.com) gives folks easy access to your page for deals and online information
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Sam and his fellow adventurers are players in a D&D league, competing in tournaments throughout the year. “We have turned the game into a prize-winning, growling competition, where only the best players move on,” Sam says, “and leads to only one winner.”
Winners’ plaques are important to the competition because they remind fellow players who truly is the best at the game. Sam calls the plaques bragging rights, and he should know, because he holds more victories –and plaques- than any other player in his league.
“I have to give the other players a chance to win,” he says.
Sam chooses PlaqueMaker because of our wide selection at a great price. “I designed my plaque online and I found it quite fun.” And his fellow contestants love the plaque, too. “In fact,” he says, “since the plaque has been shown as the tournament prize, I’ve had a larger number of contestants.”
This tournament’s winner is very excited to capture his second tournament. “Thanks again for the plaque,” Sam says. “When the next tournament is scheduled, we will be ordering again.”
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The Frost School shares a wonderful sign idea for any office environment, especially one where learning is the fun part.The Frost School in Rockville, Maryland is a nonpublic special education school serving children and adolescents who live in the Washington, DC metro area with emotional, behavioral and autism spectrum disorders. Founded in 1976 by the non-profit Family Foundation, The Frost School offers a variety of programs designed to integrate specialized academic instruction, counseling, transition services and behavioral modification strategies that are customized for the students themselves.
Over the last 38 years, as the different programs joined the school or moved to different locations within the building, it got confusing for the students to find their classrooms and for the staff to give them directions.
“We thought naming the halls would be a nice way to give the locations in the building some character and stability,” Assistant Principal Mark J. Hajjar tells us. “We decided to name them after the founders of our school. Since there are six founders –and the school is named after the main founder- we named our five hallways after the other five founders.”
Now, each hallway is adorned with an elegant, easy-to-read sign, so giving directions to any place in The Frost School is as easy as learning the names of the hallways -which turns out to be a lesson in school history, too.
“Everyone is really happy with the signs,” Mark says. “They look great around our school.”
We think so, too! Mark chose PlaqueMaker because he thinks it is the best value. “The submission process for creating our signs was very easy. The design team did a great job generating the first draft, which was perfect, and we were able to move quickly to finalizing the sign design and getting it shipped.”
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Top 5 Reasons Vacationers Choose Rentals1. Value for price
2. Privacy
3. Full kitchen facilities
4. Amenities
5. More space overall
Why do folks value more space and privacy for a vacation? More and more are taking trips with children, extended family and friends. Grandparents are leading this “togetherness” trend, with more than one-third of leisure travelers vacationing with their grandchildren.
Another trend in leisure travel is the emergence of celebration vacations, with 69% of vacationers taking a trip to celebrate a special occasion. These vacations are ideal for staying in a rental, to accommodate more people than in the average traveling party.
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Create Custom Hostess Gifts at PlaqueMakerWhether you own a vacation home, plan to rent a place or are visiting family and friends, remember to bring along a little something for the host or hostess. Not only are they thoughtful, custom gifts will commemorate the time spent together.
Like this custom engraved Welcome To Our Cabin 24″x6″ eco-friendly bamboo sign. It’s easy to create, too! Just fill in the family name and the year established; choose one of our outdoor and recreation clip art images, and that’s all! Picture hangers and screws for mounting are also available.
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1. Create a Guest ListGet it all down on paper (or in an excel file) – decide if this company picnic will include staff only (on average, 80 to 90 percent of employees plan to attend) or if spouses/partners and other family members will be invited. For class reunions, scour social media sites for school buddies’ contact info. Write down all family members for this summer’s annual party. Consider creating a special website or intranet site for the event. Then, chose a way to invite them: through the web page, by using one of the online invitation sites, by email, phone or other method.
Selecting a new location for your summer event each year adds to the excitement. Local gardens and arboretums, pavilions, amusement or water parks, dinner cruises, outdoor festivals, state parks or even a private residence are all good options. Choose a date and time for your event, which the venue can accommodate. Consider work schedules, vacation schedules and family schedules. Saturday around lunchtime and midafternoon are usually the most common day/time to host a family picnic.
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3. Theme the EventChoosing a theme adds interest and can help with finding the right activities, food, decorations and even invitations, reminders, response cards, etc. Popular themes include beach party, safari, wild-west, casino, circus, luau, field day, sports teams and the like. Theme the event to suit employees’ interests, classmate’s sports team or a family’s hobby.
Caterers can simply take care of food alone or orchestrate the entire food service, from plates and glasses to tables and chairs, tents, portable toilets and more. Decide on a menu that fits the theme. Pig roast or American grill? Caribbean cookout or street tacos? Vegetarian or ethnic? Include beverages with the menu: Beer and wine? Frozen drinks? Water and soda? Consider changing up the menu, too. Providing picnic standbys such as hot dogs, hamburgers and salads can please everyone; trying new food choices can liven up traditional picnic fare. “Make Your Own” food bars is always an option. Also, every good picnic has a certain amount of culinary surprise – like cotton candy, SnoCones, candy bars, ice cream trucks, slushies … and something chocolate.
Fun, appealing activities that suit your guests’ ages and temperament are usually well-received. Rides, inflatables, carnival games, sports, craft-making, paddle boats, pony rides, karaoke, card-playing, raffles, charades, bike rides, swimming, sunning, face painting, photo booths, dunk tanks –anything that sounds fun and works with your theme. Remember to provide an agenda for the day.
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6. Hire EntertainmentCaricature artists, clowns, balloon artists, event artists, trapeze artists, gymnasts, stunt men, magicians, DJs, acrobats, jugglers, ventriloquists, comedians, fortune tellers, puppeteers, bands, soloists, dancers, impersonators, DJs, emcees, bands, choirs or roving entertainment are different types of entertainers you could hire for the event.
Relays, volleyball, horseshoes, egg tosses, three-legged races, the annual company softball game – these classics picnic traditions are not only activities your guests love, they are usually unique to your company culture, school pride or family history. Take it up a notch and include fun prizes – custom awards and trophies, plaques, certificates or trinkets go a long way to creating memories. It also makes guests feel special and valued.
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8.Create SignageFrom parking cars to directing guests, custom signs and table tents are clear, informative ways to move the crowd to all the places you want them to go. What’s more, you can coordinate signage to match your event theme, company logo, school colors or family crest, creating the best visual elements to fully immerse your guests into the themed experience.
With any company summer picnic or employee outings, class reunion or family get-together, you want to make your guests feel welcome so they have a great time, connect with one another, meet each other’s families, build relationships and camaraderie or take pride in the organization. Using these tips, you can make your summer event one that your guests will not only remember, they’ll look forward to the next event all year.
The unofficial start to the summer season is here and that could only mean two things: cheering on your favorite little league team and trips to the cabin at the lake for fishing.
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Take Me Out to the Ball GameLet’s face it - you’re a diehard little league fan, aren’t you? And of course you have your favorite team - you even volunteer for the after game pizza parties for the team. Well, this year really get involved by designing the awards to be handed out at the end of the this season with PlaqueMaker’s custom awards and trophies. Include one free free photo or clip art with no set-up fees and special wording with no character limit. We even offer quantity discounts on custom products, so even the coaches can get a little something.
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Gone FishingIf you live for that annual fishing trip, your time has come. Welcome anglers and other guests to your lake cabin with a customized bamboo cabin sign from PlaqueMaker. It’s easy to create, too! Just fill in your family name and the year the cabin was established, then select one of our outdoor clip art images (you may like the fish selection) and you’re all done. Let the fishing begin! Or the relaxing, whichever you prefer.
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Celebrated on the Friday following Father’s Day, TYDTWDay puts an exclamation point on Take Your Pet To Work Week™, the week leading up to the dog day of the celebration, which allows for cat and other pet lovers to support their local pet community, too (June 20-24, 2022). The event also encourages pet adoptions, especially because it gives non-pet owners a chance to witness the special bond their coworkers have with their pets firsthand and be encouraged to adopt a new best friend of their own.
In 1999, an estimated 300 businesses participated in TYDTWDay. As expected that number has grown to an all-time high, given America’s love affair with pets.
Pet Sitters International offers pet owners seven tips for preparing their dog—and workplace—for a successful dog day on Friday, June 24.
1. Do an office check. No one will mind your dog being in the office, right? Well, maybe. Check with management and co-workers to see if anyone is allergic, afraid of or opposed to you bringing your dog to work on this special day. Be respectful of those you work with and plan an alternate celebration, if necessary.
2. Puppy-proof your work space. If you plan on working with your dog, make sure your office environment is safe. Remove poisonous plants and pesticides, hide electrical cords and wires and secure toxic items such as permanent markers. Any office items in question should be placed out of paw’s reach.
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4. Prepare a doggie bag. Include food, treats, bowls, toys, leash, paper towels, clean-up bags and pet-safe disinfectant. If you are routinely in and out of your work space, consider bringing a baby gate for your doorway or a portable kennel for your dog’s comfort and your peace of mind.
5. Plan your pet’s feeding times carefully. During an important sales call is probably not the best time for a puppy potty break. Plan your dog’s feeding time around your work schedule and be sure to choose an appropriate area for your dog to relieve himself afterward.
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7. Have an exit strategy. Although most dogs enjoy TYDTWDay, your pet may not. Should your dog become overly boisterous, agitated or withdrawn, consider taking him home or plan in advance for your professional pet sitter to offer a midday check-in visit. Never, under any circumstance, leave your pet alone in a vehicle while you work.
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You know the one – that sweet piece of outdoor nirvana you can’t live without all summer long. You’re famous for rendering meats and roasting vegetables to perfection - famous in your neighborhood, at least.
That’s why it’s only fitting you must have our beautiful, eco-friendly, elegant and oh-so-hip Beech BBQ Set - personalized to perfection, too.
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Get One Fast. Personalize your BBQ Set with an engraved message on the front (Master of the Grill, perhaps?). We’ll give you a quote and a digital image proof within one business day upon submission. Really!
And while you’re at it, why not get yourself a personalized Stainless Steel Tag for your grill (Master of the Grill’s Best Helper, perhaps?). You’ll be the envy of all your friends - if only they thought of it first!
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● Always clean heated grates with a metal brush before grilling.
● Wipe down grates down with a little oil. Pour the oil on a clean rag or paper towel and use your tongs to lightly apply to the entire cooking surface.
● Set meat, fish and veggies down on the fire, cover … and give the food enough time to cook before flipping or turning.
Master of the Grill Recipe – Perfect Ribs Every Time
This recipe never fails to delight. Take it from us, your friends’ll be droolin’ in the streets!
Ingredients
Pork Ribs, baby back, Louisville style
Dry Rub, recipe follows
For the Dry Rub: combine the following
4 tbsp sweet paprika
2 tbsp chili powder
2 tbsp whole cumin seed, toasted and ground
2 tbsp dark brown sugar
2 tbsp salt
1 tbsp dried oregano
1 tbsp granulated sugar
1 tbsp black pepper
1 tbsp white pepper
1-2 tbsp cayenne pepper (optional)
Directions
1. Pre-heat grill for low and slow grilling – about 250 degrees
2. Coat both sides of ribs with a light sprinkling of dry rub
3. Wrap ribs in three layers of aluminum foil, sealing each layer individually –to keep in the juices and heat
4. Place rib package on grill grates, cover and roast for 4-4.5 hours. Take off the heat and serve.
5. To give ribs an added grill flavor, take the rib package off the heat at 3 hours. Open the package. Reserve the juice for basting. Place ribs directly on grates and grill for 20 minutes or so, basting liberally with meat juices. Take off the heat and serve.
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Shortly after the naming of the Dwaine C. Bell Stadium, on October 22, 1983, Coach Bell succumbed to cancer. During the years he fought the disease so courageously, the varsity football team placed bells across the back of their football jerseys, to show their support … and their pride.
In 1984, the Wildcat Athletic Mother’s Organization donated a bell to the school, to stand as a symbol of the spirit of Coach Bell, to share for generations. Every time the Wildcats won at home, the bell would ring in remembrance of Coach Bell.
“The bell had been moved around over the years and had been all but forgotten,” says Grant Nesbit, Ed.S. Director of Athletics at Lawrence North High School. “As the school’s football program is being revived, we wanted to make a permanent home for the bell. Through the efforts of football parents and school officials, a new monument was built over the summer.”
On another Friday, this time on October 10, 2014 at Lawrence North High School, the Dwaine Bell Memorial Bell was re-dedicated at Dwaine C. Bell Stadium. The new monument features the original school bell from Castleton High School along with a beautiful plaque, which tells the story of Coach Bell. PlaqueMaker donated the custom granite plaque in honor of this event at my daughter’s school. On hand for the ceremony were family members of the late coach including his widow, Joanne Bell, son, Brad Bell and brother, Ron Bell as well as former Lawrence North coaches Steve Collier, Doug Reeser and Bob Potter.
For the Wildcats, their teachers, family, friends and teammates, the spirit of Coach Bell can be felt for generations to come.
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A Forever Keepsake. Barb’s colorful memorial bench is made from polywood, durable enough to withstand the elements while maintaining its deep lavender hue. Kristen designed the stainless steel plaque herself, finding it easy to create it with clip art and a font using the program on our website. “Your design team put it all together in the end and sent me the proof to approve,” she says. Kristen chose PlaqueMaker because of our wide selection of plaques and signs, especially those made for outdoor use. “Your staff was very helpful when I called with questions, and there is a very fast turnaround time.”
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Jeni chooses PlaqueMaker to make her pet memorials because of our selection and price. In addition to being pleased with their plaques, Jeni also purchases a bronze name plate to attach to Kaasama’s urn. She says, “There truly are PlaqueMaker products to fit every budget.”
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After a five-year process, VFW Post 5181M in Dove Creek, Colorado finally receives delivery of an Army issue, self-propelled artillery machine for display. After members decide an informative plaque is in order, Bob De Groff creates the design online.
“It was very simple. Even a caveman like me could do it,” Bob says. “The stainless steel plaque with a great graphic really fit the bill for a durable outdoor sign that can stand up to our winters.” Bob and the other members are so impressed with the final product, the quality of PlaqueMaker’s work and the speed of delivery, he orders two other plaques. The second is an informational plaque for a replica machine gun built by Larry Schultz of VFW Post 5181 that’s displayed indoors.
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“I have subsequently ordered a plaque for a retirement gift for a close friend,” Bob tells us. “It is also an excellently-made piece and very much added to the gift.![\"Close](\"/core/media/media.nl?id=1075440&c=611182&h=hCsiqm7N9PygPAVT2wyvgBEdp5iwRiRazlsMZr6EYOD1KJXZ\")
PlaqueMaker is my go-to place now. Thanks!”… He was removed from his owner for cruelty and neglect,” Richard and Helen Frederick tell us. “When we saw him all by himself in the cage, he was so skinny, a real raggedy dog. We adopted him and quickly grew to love him so much. He was such a part of our family for so many years that when he passed away quietly, we carefully buried him in his favorite place, a cool shaded spot against our home, and wanted to have a permanent marker of some sort.”
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Take Lots of Pictures! “In a time of difficulty, such as a lost pet, a picture can be used to help recovering loved ones,” says Dina Mack of Dina Mack Photography – who photographed her puppy, Ruby, at the left. “When reflecting on a great image that can capture the personality of a companion that you love and sharing the loving pet with your friends and family, I find that a great image of your pet can be priceless.”
Of course, a picture of your beloved pet will always bring a smile to your face … and today is a great day to chronicle your dog’s life.
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● To be official, a person other than the player must witness the shot
● The player must play a round of at least nine holes
● The player must play only one ball during the round that he shot the hole in one
● Tiger Woods shot his first hole in one at age six
● It’s almost impossible to calculate the odds of a hole in one with complete accuracy, which shows what a unique accomplishment it is
● Mancil “King of Aces” Davis is regarded as the professional record holder for most holes in one
● Not all holes in one are reported
● Some holes in one that are reported do not actually occur
● 102-year-old Elsie McLean became the oldest person on record to hit a hole in one, in 2007
● It’s customary for the player who hits a hole in one to buy the clubhouse a round of drinks
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“Yes, I designed it myself,” Mike tells us. “Your design team helped me immensely! It is special for Bob for the obvious reason of it being a hole-in-one; special to me because I designed it and made it.”
Mike designed a silver aluminum plate with the vital statistics of Bob’s extraordinary accomplishment in Blackletter font, attached to a wooden plaque that contains a signed score card of the game and, of course, the ball! We’re not sure if Bob bought a round of drinks for the clubhouse, but we’re pretty sure he appreciates Mike’s kind gesture of commemorating what is for many golfers a lifetime goal.
“I have referred and will continue to refer others to your company. Your customer service is excellent in every way. Thanks again.”
Thank YOU, Mike! And congratulations to Bob, too.
","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_timg_img_alt":"A golf ball on the edge of the hole. Thumbnail","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_subheading":"","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_pinned_to":"","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_post_category":"102","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_post_tags":"CustomerCreations, Gifts, Golf","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_hdr_image_alt":"A golf ball on the edge of the hole.","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_header_image":"1075702","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_thumbnail_img":"1075700","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_pub_date":"6/24/2022 8:00:00 am"}},{"name":"Honoring Our Veterans","urlPath":"blog/honoring-our-veterans","url":"honoring-our-veterans","template":"default","addition_to_head":"","page_title":"Honoring Our Veterans | PlaqueMaker","page_header":"Honoring Our Veterans","meta_description":"That last special touch can really make a homemade gift feel complete. PlaqueMaker offers a variety of tags and signs that can add that last personal touch.","meta_keywords":"Customer Creations, Name Tags, Memorial","customrecorddata":"444","type":1,"pageTypeName":"ext-blog-post","customrecordscriptid":"CUSTOMRECORD_SC_BLOG_PAGE_TYPE_POST","cmscreatable":true,"fields":{"custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_author":"1","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_excerpt":"","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_content":"V-J Day, a day in history that marks the end of WWII. V-J Day stands for “Victory Over Japan Day,” the historic moment on August 14, 1945 when Japanese Emperor Hirohito cables the U.S. to surrender, agreeing to the terms of the Potsdam Declaration. August 14, 1945 is also the day photographer Alfred Eisenstaedt snaps one of the most famous war pictures ever taken, published in Life Magazine with the caption, In New York’s Times Square a white-clad girl clutches her purse and skirt as an uninhibited sailor plants his lips squarely on hers. What a moment, right?
For Tim Mullins and the Kasbarian family, honoring their veterans of both WWI and WWII takes the form of a beautiful shadow box adorning a wall of their home, lovingly memorialized with a plaque.
“The shadowbox came out perfect and I thought you all would appreciate seeing the finished product,” Tim tells us. “PlaqueMaker did a phenomenal job at an incredible price.”
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And we thank and honor your family’s WWI and WWII veterans, Tim –for their bravery and their service!
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Why not bring along an all-American hostess gift?!Personalize a custom resin American eagle trophy at PlaqueMaker. Celebrate the 4th of July or any patriotic event with a custom engraved, molded American eagle trophy. We affix a metal plate to the trophy base that features your message plus a small graphic or artwork (if you’d like). Perfect as an award for your corporate or military event, too – the statue features a gold eagle posed with wings spread wide. Happy Independence Day, America!
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Personalize Custom Cut Leather Signs at PlaqueMakerLet freedom ring this 4th of July! Personalized leather signs create a rustic look for any room décor or special event. Create custom menus or hang leather signs to welcome guests. Our flexible leather signs are crafted from oak leaf tooling cattle leather and feature a smooth suede finish. Your engraved message is permanently branded into the leather for a clear, precise mark.
These unique signs can be custom cut in the size and shape of your choice. Custom cut sizes are available up to 2-inches by 5-inches or 24-inches by 48-inches. Upgrade to two or four mounting holes cut into the leather and attached with mounting screws.
Here at PlaqueMaker, you have a wide range of creative choices available when it comes to designing a plaque or gift – after all, everything we make is personalized just for you! From photos to artwork, pictures to graphic elements such as a logo or clipart, an equally wide range of design factors influences the beauty of the end product. Even though lots of folks think Photoshop can magically transform any image into a work of art, this is simply not the case.
To help with your personalized design, PlaqueMaker senior graphic designer Paulilne Mauer shares a few tips when choosing an image for your plaque or gift:
What types of images translate beautifully to a personalized plaque or gift?
It depends on what kind of printing is ordered:
● For full color images, choose a picture that is clean, not fuzzy, blurry or pixilated. Provide the image in as large a format as possible; at least 300 dpi. This way, if we need to enlarge it for the layout, it will hold its quality.
● For a laser engraved item, simple is always best. Choose a logo or graphic that has no gradients or 3D rendering. It is also best not to use scans of patches, pins or shirts because the texture on these items tends to show up once we run them through the filters used to turn them into black and white images for engraving.
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What image format works best?
● For pictures, a straight-from-a-camera .jpg is always best. These are typically large images that allow us to size the picture to fit the design without losing quality.
● Scan an image such as a photo or newspaper in full color. Most scanning programs allow you to select a resolution, so make sure the setting is at least 300 dpi, to produce a better end product.
● Email logos and other graphic images as high resolution .jpgs; however, if you have access to vector .eps, .pdf or .ai files, these options are optimal. Having vector artwork allows us to make the image as big or as little as it needs to be without losing any quality.
What should I be looking for in a visual that I’d like to use on a plaque?
● When selecting photos for an award or gift that will be printed in full color, look for a clean, high resolution photo.
● When selecting a photo for an engraved item, keep in mind that we will remove the photo’s background. We recommend images with limited high contrast areas with shadows and highlights on the main focus of the photo. We realize this is unavoidable in some situations, especially if you want to use a picture of an all-white or all-black pet. In these situations, it is best to send us a photo that has as much detail in the pet’s fur as possible.
● Please keep in mind that, in general, removing unwanted elements from a photo that already exist in the frame, or adding elements that are absent from the picture, are things we cannot do –and even when we try, the end result is usually poor. For example, if you have a favorite picture of your uncle out on a boat wearing sunglasses, and you’d like the sunglasses removed before the photo is used in a design –whether the item will be printed or engraved- all that is left when the sunglasses are removed is a sunglass-shaped hole in the picture. Also, if you’ve chosen a picture of someone that is a tight shot and an ear is cut off, we cannot draw in another ear.
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How does the type of printing technique affect my artwork?
● Our printing process is called sublimation. We print the image on paper and use it to heat press the ink into the metal, giving it a smooth finish. We print using a full spectrum of CMYK colors instead of the Pantone color chart. Due to the sublimation process, we are not able to guarantee that the colors in a logo will match 100%.
● Also, the color of the plaque or item can affect the colors of a logo or graphic when it’s printed on it. For instance, a logo that is multiple shades of blue printed on gold metal might make the logo look like it has a slight green tint, because in the world of color, blue + yellow = green.
● For our engraving process, we first turn the image into black and white art, running it through one of three different filters, always choosing the filter that works best for that particular image and size of the design.
What design factors affect the image quality?
● When using the full-color sublimation process, we can print whatever is shown on the screen.
● The engraving process makes any gradients or 3D rendering on an image look messy or hard to read. The best image for an engraving design is one that has flat colors or elements.
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Once I see the digital proof, how will I know the image will work? What should I look for?
● The digital proof we provide for you gives a quick look at what the final product will look like. The proofs are generally not to size; for instance, if you order a one-inch by one-inch tag, we will enlarge the proof image, so it is easier to check. Or, if you order a 48″ x 24″ sign, we will decrease the size of the proof in order to see the sign in its entirety on a computer screen.
● Focus mainly on the layout of text and art.
● Always double check the spelling and grammar of the wording you see on the digital proof. Our staff does not proofread wording submitted on order forms.
● All computer systems and monitors are calibrated differently, so be aware that looking at a proof on one computer, then looking at it on a different computer will likely make the proof colors look different.
If you are unhappy with how a proof looks for any reason, whether it is the layout, a grammatical error or the way the image has translated, we highly encourage you to contact us, explaining your concerns so we can make the proper revisions and get you a revised proof as soon as possible.
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From pro golfers competing for big-purse pursuits like the PGA Championship in Tulsa, OK, the Wyndham Championship in Greensboro, NC, the Barclays in Jersey City, NJ and the Deutsche Bank Championship in Norton, MA to the tiniest golfer Baby James, just three years old and the pride of southern Louisiana, who recently competed in his first tournament, taking fourth against kids nearly twice his age – it’s the perfect time to reward the golfing great in your life.
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While it is not a must that you give someone something during their graduation ceremony, the practice is pretty common today.
A gift is a perfect way to congratulate a graduate for the effort they have put in to finish high school or college and wish them the very best ahead. And while cash may do, a gift is more memorable and endearing to the recipient.
So, what kind of gift should you give your grad in 2022 to congratulate them? Here are some well-thought-out personalized ideas you should consider:
A plaque is perhaps the perfect way to commemorate an important event, milestone, or day. Unlike say money, plaques live on and on, and can be kept, like on a desk or wall, somewhere for remembrance.
But you do not want to just go for a generic plaque, as this may not carry the message you want. Instead, you can order a personalized one, topped off with a picture to capture that happy moment forever. That said, receiving a customized plaque as a gift can make the grad feel really special, not to mention you will stand out from the crowd.
Still, on plaques, you can also consider a glass award plaque gift for a senior class graduate. This type of gift is simple yet beautiful and well-thought-out. Like with a picture plaque, you can customize it to your liking, adding the recipient’s name and achievement.
This gift idea goes beyond congratulating the graduate. It instills a sense of pride in the achievement. Glass custom plaques come in all shapes, designs, and even colors- just like wooden plaques.
Want to give something useful in daily life but still unique and thoughtful? How about a thermal water bottle?
Water bottles have quickly cemented themselves as an everyday necessity. You will likely not miss one in a student’s bag. Thermal bottles are insulated to keep the ideal temperature of the liquid inside, whether hot or cold. Thus, it is the perfect accessory for both winter and summer.
What’s even better is you can have it customized with a name, picture, or personal message.
Graduation can be a bitter-sweet feeling; on the one hand, it opens a new door for the graduate, and on the other, it closes another behind them. So, a class of 2022 picture frame is a wonderful gift idea. Your grad can frame their best picture of themselves with close classmates for a keepsake and keep it by their bedside.
Getting a thoughtful gift is the number one etiquette tip when attending someone’s graduation ceremony. Remember, no graduation is too small, whether it is a high school diploma or a Doctorate; the completion of that stage in one’s education journey is worth celebrating.
So, if you desire to give something special and relevant, the ideas mentioned above are worth considering. Just make sure you customize your gift to make it even more memorable.
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What is a dulcimer? A mountain dulcimer, like the one pictured here, is a musical instrument with a long rounded body and a fretted fingerboard, played by bowing, plucking and strumming. As William’s plaque explains, the dulcimer is one of the instruments used by the people living in the Southern Appalachian Mountains to play traditional music. The sound and design of each dulcimer is unique, due to the type of wood and technique used to make it.
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“The plaque is well-made and exactly what I wanted. We are pleased with the result and would recommend PlaqueMaker to anyone requiring such an item. You … handled my order professionally.”-William W. Burrows
Uncommon Instrument Awareness Day takes place every July 31 to bring attention to all the unique and beautiful instruments of the world, and the music they play. So today, take a moment to enjoy the beautiful sounds of the mountain dulcimer here:
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\n\nAcross the country, folks are dedicating July to celebrate independent retailers in their area – highlighting the positive economic and social impact mom and pop shops make locally, nationally and globally. Independent retailers are the backbone of our communities, and family-owned businesses add diversity along the main streets and places where we come together to live, work and play – like PlaqueMaker! We’re celebrating 15 years this year as a family-owned and operated company, and we’re proud to call Fortville, Indiana our home.
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\n\nAccording to the Indiana Main Street program:
● All the making, buying and selling you keep in the community is far more economically productive for the community than anything that simply flows through the community
\n● Indiana Main Streets and others have determined that only 6 cents of every dollar spent with a big box retailer stays in the community.
\n● For a chain store it’s 20 cents of every dollar, but every dollar spent with a sole proprietorship keeps 60 cents circulating in the community
The state’s coordinating program to the National Main Street Center, Indiana Main Street encourages the revitalization and restoration of downtown areas in Indiana cities and towns, providing technical assistance and educational opportunities to participating communities.
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\n\nCelebrate with Crystal! Crystal is the traditional gift for a 15th Anniversary and in recognition of our own 15 years serving people across the globe as well as the Indiana area -why not commemorate your favorite independent retailer or local family-owned business with a beautiful crystal or glass award? Choose from a variety of shapes, sizes and styles, such as Circle, Crest, Diamond, Dome, Flame, Obelisk, Octagon, Star, Standing, Wedge or Edged Crystal design … or Color Glass, Gemstone, Octagon, Contemporary, Economy or Jade Glass award -custom laser engraved with your message and choice of artwork. The beauty and elegance of crystal and glass will show them your appreciation!
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During the 19th century in Victorian England, gifts of blooms and “talking bouquets” called nosegays or tussie-mussies were exchanged, giving the sender a way to express feelings that could not be spoken aloud in Victorian society. In addition to a growing interest in botany, Victorians used floral dictionaries as a source to confirm a flower’s meaning. Routledge’s edition of The Language of Flowers, first published in 1884, continues to be reprinted to this day.
Floriography became popular in the United States around 1830, attracting the attention of celebrated women writers, editors and magazines of the day, such as Ladies’ Magazine. Several poems were written exploring the language of flowers, including Lucy Hooper’s The Lady’s Book of Flowers and Poetry, first published in 1841.
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● Language of Flowers by Kate Greenaway
● The Floral Offering: A Token of Affection and Esteem Comprising the Language and Poetry of Flowers by Henrietta Dumont
● The Language and Sentiment of Flowers by James D. McCabe, among others
Visit Our Clip Art Gallery. Pictured here are just a few of the 60 images of flowers in our gallery, in color or black and white. With hundreds and hundreds of images to illustrate your personalized plaques and gifts, a visit to our clip art gallery could be an inspiration.
All PlaqueMaker orders include one piece of artwork at no cost to you; design with additional images for only $10 per piece. Call one of our customer service specialists at 866-880-9617 if you have any questions or need help designing your pieces.
“Really good quality items, big selection for personalization, fast shipment. Really good customer service.”– Caban, via TrustPilot
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\n\nCelebrate Independence Day or other patriotic event with these American eagle trophy mementos. They’re perfect for recognition or tribute awards at a corporate or military event, too. Each statue features an eagle captured in a striking pose and is attached to a piano-finish rosewood base. Customize a metal plate with a personal message or artwork.
We are honored to be part of your community for the past 15 years, wholeheartedly supporting the far-reaching tradition of giving we’ve experienced among the businesses, charities, organizations and people we are proud to call friends. From thanking a soldier to supporting a local sports team to remembering a family pet, we understand what it means to lend a hand to a neighbor in need.
Wherever there is a human being, there is an opportunity for a kindness.Seneca
Introducing a new way PlaqueMaker can help. We have established the PlaqueMaker “Pay it Forward” Donation Program* to assist nonprofits, companies, small businesses and individuals in making a difference in people’s lives. We can donate or discount our products for your cause, giving back to our communities in the process. If you or your organization would like to be considered as recipients, please email us at web@plaquemaker.com. Please include the following:
● Details of who needs help and why
● What products you need
● When you need them
● Where it’s shipping
● Your contact information
One of our customer service specialists will contact you by the next business day after receipt of your request and let you know how to proceed in the selection process.
To be doing good deeds is man’s most glorious task.Sophocles
*Please note: The PlaqueMaker “Pay it Forward” Donation Program uses a selection process created and agreed upon by PlaqueMaker. You only need to apply once. Please understand that we cannot approve all requests. Donations and discounts are a one-time award and cannot be used in the future. Limits or restrictions to donations decided by PlaqueMaker may apply. If approved, PlaqueMaker may feature you in future advertising, promotion, newsletters or blog posts. PlaqueMaker does not donate cash or buy advertising.
The most important trip you may take in life is meeting people halfway.Henry Boye
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Closely related to the Nerd, a Geek can be identified by their brainy, un-brawny demeanor and uncanny technical ability. They are brilliantly fluent in tech talk and computer lingo while their enthusiasm for all things technical usually defies their formal, studious flair. So don those goofy glasses, suspenders, bow tie, pocket protector, laptop or tablet and show us your geek, loud and proud!
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The origin of Embrace Your Geekness Day. July 13 is copyrighted as Embrace Your Geekness Day by Wellcat Holidays, a company created to celebrate life and its many quirky moments. How geeky is that?
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● Personalize orders with specially written messages
● Choose from metal, plastic, stone, wood, acrylic, glass, crystal and leather materials
● Browse our clip art gallery and choose from hundreds of images to complement any design
● Consult our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) or Art Requirements pages for assistance
● Call us at 1-866-880-9617 if you need help designing your project
● Create your own designs online using our online personalization options
● Last but not least, visit our Materials blog category for design inspiration! Our creative pros give insight into all the ways our design materials can make your project special, so visit often and feel free to give us your feedback in the comments – we welcome it!
Quick & Easy Custom Orders. All orders include one free graphic; either a photo, PDF design, logo or clip art selection in addition to text. Our no-obligation digital proof takes the guess work out of customizing your design, showing you what your item will look like with your details, before you buy it. The digital proof is emailed to you within one business day, and almost all of the finished products ship two business days after final approval and payment.
“Made my Wine & Game Room a success! Had to make a plaque to fit on the door jam and PlaqueMaker came to the rescue. The plex with bronze back made it look like a million dollars!”-Crystal, via TrustPilot
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● Associations
● Non-Profit Organizations
● Health Care Companies
● Academic Institutions
● Government Agencies
● Military
● Manufacturing
● Utility Companies
● Transportation
● Telecom-Data
● Hospitality
● Professional Services
Guaranteed Service. PlaqueMaker.com stands behind our products, offering a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee – if you are not satisfied with an item, please return it for a full refund. It’s as simple as that.
ALL items include:
● FREE regular shipping & handling for orders +$99
● No minimum order on most items
● No set-up charges
● No art charges
● No engraving charges
● Shipped within two business days of payment and approval
New and interesting articles to help you learn unique ways to recognize employees and personalize business gifts are posted under the Corporate category of our blog all the time, so visit often and feel free to give us your feedback in the comments – we welcome it! Or let us know what you think or suggest a story idea by emailing help@plaquemaker.com.
“I have used PlaqueMaker’s services for several years. The annual reorder with content updates is easy, the proof is delivered accurately, the merchandise is shipped promptly, and the product quality is high. They will make after-the-purchase adjustments to refund sales tax for organizations that qualify for exempt status.”-J-M-B, via TrustPilot
","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_timg_img_alt":"Two women at a white board, smiling at each other. Thumbnail","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_subheading":"","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_pinned_to":"","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_post_category":"105","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_post_tags":"Corporate, Recognition, Employees","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_hdr_image_alt":"Two women at a white board, smiling at each other.","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_header_image":"1076473","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_thumbnail_img":"1076475","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_pub_date":"7/8/2022 8:00:00 am"}},{"name":"Get inspired to make any day a celebration","urlPath":"blog/get-inspired-to-make-any-day-a-celebration","url":"get-inspired-to-make-any-day-a-celebration","template":"default","addition_to_head":"","page_title":"Inspired to make any day a celebration","page_header":"Get inspired to make any day a celebration","meta_description":"Here are PlaqueMaker.com, we’re so inspired by all the creative ways to celebrate life’s great moments, we make it easy to design exactly what you want.","meta_keywords":"Celebration, Gifts","customrecorddata":"459","type":1,"pageTypeName":"ext-blog-post","customrecordscriptid":"CUSTOMRECORD_SC_BLOG_PAGE_TYPE_POST","cmscreatable":true,"fields":{"custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_author":"1","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_excerpt":"","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_content":"Birthdays … Anniversaries … Graduations … Holidays
Unforgettable pleasures … Remarkable milestones … Treasured memories
… or just the Best Day Ever …
These are the times to count our blessings and spread goodwill.
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What’s the best way to make any day a celebration? Mark, it's with a personalized gift. When you make that special effort –customizing a unique gift, so there’s no question who it’s meant for- you’re creating a celebration, a memory … the ordinary rises up to extraordinary! Plus, with our digital preview technology, we take the guess work out of personalization. You get to see what your creation will look like, customized with your artwork, wording and specifications, before you even buy it!
“Great quality and service! The plaque I ordered was beautiful. Not only is it a quality piece, but the complete order process was so simple! You order, they send you a mock-up, you approve, they process. It’s that easy! And FAST, too! I definitely have this company bookmarked as a favorite in the event I ever need another plaque. I’ve found an online gem!”-Barbara W, via TrustPilot
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We’re always so excited to learn more about the lovely, personalized awards and mementos we’re helping to make for our customers and we love to hear the heartfelt stories and inspiration behind every gift.
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Are you creating beautiful plaques and memorable gifts at PlaqueMaker.com? Share them with us!
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I was perusing the ‘net hoping to find a means with which to engrave a plaque for Father’s Day. I expected to pay no less than $100, given the items I have had customized in the past … I am still shocked at the service and price! The design is EXACTLY like the proof and my customized plaque for my Dad arrived in under a week, with my sketch etched beautifully! I will be telling everyone about your company and will without question be using your services in the future!”-Dene’ Sarrette, via Facebook
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● YOUZA! The term “comic book” comes from the first book of humor comic strips.
● ZOOM! Comics existed in America since the hardcover printing of The Adventures of Obadiah Oldbuck in 1842, known as the first American prototype comic book.
● HOWEVER! The proto-comic-book magazine is a 196-page book printed in black and white and published in the United States in 1896 and features The Yellow Kid in a sequence titled, “McFadden’s Row of Flats,” measures 5 x 7 inches and sold for 50 cents.
● THEN AGAIN! The 1933 edition of Famous Funnies is believed to be the first real comic book.
● ANYWHO! People who collect comic books are known as pannapictagraphists.
● YES! Don’t ever throw old comic books away – they’re great collector’s items.
You can memorialize your favorite comics on one of PlaqueMaker’s custom printed, full color sublimated plaques in gold, silver or white aluminum.* Upgrade to solid wood or glass boards or choose a brass, bronze, copper, stainless steel or titanium metal upgrade, laser engraved with laser fused pigment. Learn more about PlaqueMaker’s laser engraving process. Include a free photo of your comic with no set-up fees. We’ll email you a free digital proof by the next business day. Most orders ship within two business days of approval and payment. Standard shipping is free for orders +$99.
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If you are a coffee drinker, then September 29 is your day –International Coffee Day that is!Simply called Coffee Day and definitely known as National Coffee Day – this holiday is popular all over the world (hence the “international” moniker). It’s a chance to get together with loved ones and enjoy your favorite cup of caffeine at your local coffee shop. You probably won’t have to go far – our love affair with coffee supports thousands of corner coffee houses where espressos, americanos, lattes and cappuccinos abound. It’s the social thing to do!
We are jittery all over about these five \"steps\" to celebrating International Coffee Day, courtesy of WikiHow:
● Wish everyone Happy Coffee Day through your favorite correspondence -e-card, greeting card, social post, tweet –how about a phone call? Or write an ode to the bean.
● Did you say, free? Find a place where the daily drip is free.
● Try fair trade coffee – the beans are grown sustainably and the farmers are paid a fair wage for their effort and the sip is super.
● Love your local independent coffee shop? September 29 is the day to show it, and bring your friends along.
● There are goats involved … learn about the origin and long history of coffee. They say coffee was first discovered in Ethiopia, when a goatherd noticed those little coffee berry pits had a stimulating effect on his goats! Drinking coffee became popular in the Arab world during the 15th century, spreading across Asia to Italy and Europe and then to the Americas.
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Now that’s a good cuppa joe!
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Kids can easily lose track of time and wear themselves out at summer camp, so it’ll be crucial to keep them properly hydrated.
Our personalized water bottles can be customized with any child’s personality and interests, offering nine different colors and limitless imagery. Summer bugs, flowers and sports would be fitting, but inside jokes are welcome.
Typical summer camp activities, like braving the hiking or biking trails, can offer plenty of opportunities for spills. But the sturdy, stainless steel design of our water bottle is safe for kids to drop without taking serious damage.
The bottle also provides up to 32 oz. of water, and it’s completely insulated. Your kids won’t need to worry about refills, which can be easy to forget, especially if they’re busy having fun.
The summer camp staff might be interested in other practical products too, especially if you’re putting a new program together. Ordering a handful of our customizable name tags will make the authority figures clear, so that kids can easily identify and follow the right staff members.
These plastic name tags are durable enough for the outdoors, and available in 21 different colors. This would allow the staff to be organized according to rank, expertise, and area. You can also make sure the name tags match the overall theme of the summer camp or your company.
Our name tags can be fastened to your clothes with a secure bar pin, tape, gator pin or magnetic fastener. You can even order custom shapes, including traditional rectangles with rounded corners that are safe for kids.
That can prove even more useful if you plan to reward kids with their own name tags, or distribute friendship tags for the entire camp.
You can rely on our custom garden signs or bamboo signs to help educate and guide kids throughout any summer camp. These signs can help label cabins, or designate activity areas so that kids won’t get separated.
If you send the camp on a bug hunt, include facts about various species throughout the field. Clarify which lakes are appropriate for fishing, and establish which tree-line the kids can use for gardening projects.
Exploring nature can also be dangerous, so consider using signs to keep kids away from ravines or cliffs. You should also feel absolutely confident that they won’t accidentally leave the premises.
Additionally, it can be very important to define the limits of your eating areas for picnics and lunch, since food will often attract wildlife.
Our garden signs are available in seven different materials, including plastic, stainless steel or titanium to effectively serve any exterior conditions. For example, titanium is suitable for a salt-water environment. Each sign stands with 10 or 20-inch garden stakes, and you can select sizes up to 6 x 4\".
Signs don’t have to be exclusively reserved for business, either. You can add plenty of personality to your summer camp with imagery that references local customs, tales and more. Signs about Bigfoot, lake monsters and other legends could potentially be fun additions.
Rewarding kids with our custom acrylic awards will give a shiny, personalized incentive to win camp competitions like a traditional tug-of-war, races, and more. Kids may also be more interested in completing the program if they’ll receive a memorable prize at the end.
These awards are available in seven different shapes, but you can also make your own shape to fit any activity or theme. If your summer camp is skewed towards younger guests, the tough acrylic material is safe for kids to handle and take home.
We offer economy acrylic awards with a standard frosted engraving or UV color printing, and stand upright with a silver or gold pin. You can select from multiple sizes between 5 and 12”, with a thickness up to .5”.
Thanks to our products, parents and staff alike can trust that summer camp will be a safe and personable experience, creating memories and friendships that can last a lifetime.
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Younger students can sometimes lose track of their corresponding desks or cubbies, resulting in lost or jumbled belongings. After all, kids need a lot of supplies to get ready for school, including various basics like pencils or books.
More importantly, essentials like lunches could potentially end up missing or scrambled. You can avoid the mess by labeling chairs and cubbies with our customizable labels.
Our UV stable plastic is durable enough to survive if kids try to play with the tags, or even remove them. If you’re concerned, you can upgrade the mounting from double-sided tape to holes with screws. This will keep the tags flush and secure with any surface.
You can purchase tags up to 4 x 2\", which should be an appropriate fit for any cubby or desk size. They’re also available in multiple shapes, including rounded corners that will be safe for first-time students.
Labels can also be effective for organizing supplies that students can borrow for classroom fun. This way, younger kids will successfully put coloring pencils or paint brushes back where they found them.
You can choose from 21 different colors, allowing you to color-code anything as needed. It can sometimes be easier for kids to identify with colors.
Spruce up the campus with a variety of our custom metal signs, to let students know where to locate the teacher’s office and more.
A brand-new school can feel intimidating. Especially for kids who will begin attending more than one classroom every day. Navigation signs will guide students to crucial offices for the nurse, principal or teacher. If younger kids end up lost, they’ll know what areas are off-limits, and where they can ask for help.
If your school campus has a garden, you should consider our custom garden signs. These signs could protect gardens from accidents, or maybe some “overzealous curiosity”. Gardens can also offer classroom fun for everyone with planting or identification activities.
Teachers can design their own welcome signs with our customizable bamboo signs. This is a clever way to show off their own personalities to new students.
You could also add some school spirit or patriotism. An image of the school mascot or motto will help the campus feel more like a family than a chore.
Even better, teachers could have the entire class design their own sign together. Then, we can turn your icebreaker activity into a real sign that will bond the kids all year! Our aluminum signs print in full color, and we offer sizes up to 24 x 12 inches.
Teachers will require many essentials for the office, and one of the most important things to consider is probably coffee. Kids have a lot of energy, and it’ll take some effort to keep up. Our custom tumblers and travel mugs will get teachers and staff ready for school with a variety of sizes and any design you want.
If you have a lot to carry with you, you might want to consider our smaller 20 Oz. tumblers. You can choose from 16 different colors, and the stainless steel design can withstand drops if you’re in a hurry.
If you’re new to the school, you should consider our name plates. Adoring your desk with a fresh name plate will reinforce your authority, pride, and professionalism.
Choose from a variety of materials and shapes, ranging from glass rectangles to walnut wedges. They start at just $21, helping you save for the school year.
Our name plates are available in sizes between 8 x 2” and 12 x 2”. However, our wedges usually have a maximum of 10 x 2”.
Teachers and staff might also need one of our certificate kits for the office to display your diploma. You deserve to celebrate your hard work, and it helps establish the proper atmosphere for your students and fellow staff.
Our certificate kits combine clear plexiglass protection with a board backing of your choice. You can select from six different boards, including a marble option. The plexiglass is fastened to the board with four gold tacks.
The kits are available in sizes between 5 x 7” to 12 x 15”, which should be convenient for any diploma or award.
Teachers can also use our custom full color printed plaques to list the classroom rules. Your students will clearly understand your personal preferences, and have a reference point all year.
Both staff and parents alike can treasure the first day of school with our eco-friendly bamboo picture frames. These will be a gorgeous keepsake, and teachers can even put together a class photo for the classroom.
These frames are available in portrait or landscape, and you can add your own customizable text to the frame too.
The first day of school only happens once, and it can be a frantic time for staff and families alike. But if you prepare correctly, it’ll be a safe and fun experience that everyone wants to remember.
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Many students have already started the new school year, so good teachers can surely use some encouragement and appreciation. Most schools are not well-funded, and education isn’t even available for some. This area of humanitarian causes always deserves a nod.
You can give your local teachers a niche and sentimental present with our Hanging Slate Oval. This pre-designed sign proudly thanks a teacher for their large role in building a bright future.
The natural textures of the rope and slate provide a handcrafted look, which is more personal and a classy addition to any school. While it should only be used indoors, it’s the perfect size, measuring 7 3/4\" x 5 7/8\". Also, it can be customized to add both your child’s name and the teacher’s name.
As long as everyone stays responsible during these uncertain times, outdoor visits for a nursing home can be another good way to support your community. Showing the elderly that they’re loved and valued would be a great way to celebrate World Humanitarian Day.
If you’re planning to get more than a few people together for a coordinated activity, then you might want to consider our custom plastic name tags.
It may be difficult for some of the elderly to remember names, or understand the purpose of different groups. Fortunately, these name tags come in 21 different colors, and they can include recognizable logos. Our name tags will show that your group of visitors are approachable and dedicated.
Providing shelter for the homeless is one of the most common humanitarian needs and activities. It can also ask for a lot of manual labor, so you should consider our personalized water bottles to keep hydrated.
Each bottle can hold up to 32 oz. of water, and keep it cool with the insulated design. It’s also sturdy enough to survive a tumble or two, which is likely to happen if you’re working with construction tools or lumber.
Our water bottles are available in 9 different colors, suitable for any setting. They can also be customized to represent the logo of your organization, however large or small.
And if you can’t attend any shelter activities yourself, the bottles make a practical and stylish gift for friends and loved ones who will. There’s always a way to support your community on World Humanitarian Day, and someone in need who will genuinely treasure your efforts.
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They come in black, silver, and rose gold.","meta_keywords":"","customrecorddata":"","type":1,"pageTypeName":"cms-landing-page","customrecordscriptid":"","cmscreatable":true},{"name":"Celebrate Nature and its Protectors for National Wildlife Day","urlPath":"blog/celebrate-nature-and-its-protectors-for-national-wildlife-day","url":"celebrate-nature-and-its-protectors-for-national-wildlife-day","template":"default","addition_to_head":"","page_title":"Celebrate Nature & its Protectors for National Wildlife Day","page_header":"Celebrate Nature and its Protectors for National Wildlife Day","meta_description":"National Wildlife Day is September 4th. We can help you spend the day reconnecting with nature, supporting local critters, & rewarding those who protect them.","meta_keywords":"","customrecorddata":"467","type":1,"pageTypeName":"ext-blog-post","customrecordscriptid":"CUSTOMRECORD_SC_BLOG_PAGE_TYPE_POST","cmscreatable":true,"fields":{"custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_author":"101","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_excerpt":"","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_content":"National Wildlife Day is recognized on September 4th, when everyday people can help local animals and their habitats. The day is also celebrated on February 22nd, in honor of beloved expert Steve Irwin. We can help you spend the day reconnecting with nature, supporting local critters, and rewarding anyone who protects them.
Camping and hiking are easy ways to celebrate nature, and it’s also a great way to share your love for the outdoors with friends and family. If you live in a busy town or city, it can be easy to overlook nature. Revisit your local hiking trails to refresh your love for the animals and plants. It’s also a big opportunity to teach your kids about respecting and loving nature.
Our customizable water bottles have an insulated design that will keep your water cool, so that your loved ones stay hydrated throughout extensive hikes.
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You can directly support nature on National Wildlife Day by clearing out the litter from your local beach or hiking trails. Cleaning up after previous visitors is an effective way to restore decency and safety. Litter continues to be a serious health issue for local wildlife, so even the smallest gestures can save a life.
Our custom bamboo name tags can include your own message, title and logo to help raise awareness during your activity.
These name tags will allow you to quickly distinguish activity members from public guests. Even better, the tags are sourced from renewable bamboo. Simply using our unique designs will further support your cause, and the look will fit any eco-friendly theme. Just remember to reapply a water seal as needed, and our tags will last through plenty of cleanups.
Your local animal shelters and sanctuaries work tirelessly every day to help rescue critters. Acknowledging the staff’s efforts with one of our custom cut bamboo awards would be a simple way to celebrate National Wildlife Day.
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This award can also make a great incentive for volunteer projects. It can be won as an achievement prize, such as collecting the most trash. Or, it could be distributed as a participation reward for all of the volunteers to remember the difference they made.
Adopting your own animal is a big step, and our bamboo picture frames are the perfect way to treasure it forever. You can preserve your first picture with the new family member, or even the adoption papers themselves.
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There are also Symbolic Adoptions for wild animals, such as wolves or elephants. This supports and protects wildlife in need. Customers will often receive special certificates or photos of the “adopted” animal, which could also use a cozy picture frame.
If you decide to celebrate nature with an overdue hike or camping trip, there’ll probably be plenty of pictures of friends and family. If these are simply shared online, they can quickly become buried in new posts and forgotten.
Zoos, animal shelters and sanctuaries often receive donations from everyday people. These institutions could invite even more support by celebrating the biggest donations of each month, or the everyday people who volunteered the most hours, with our custom perpetual plaques.
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Choose from a variety of materials for the boards and plates. There are four basic boards, with over a dozen more if you upgrade.
National Wildlife Day can sometimes seem out of reach, but there are countless ways to celebrate local animals, their habitats, and the organizations working hard to protect them. Any kind of support will do—a small donation, a family hike, or volunteer work can all create a better future for struggling wildlife.
As summer finally settles and the weather cools, it’s almost time to celebrate kickoff for the new football season and decorate the home to prepare for fall 2022. You might also have to begin harvesting the garden, and maybe add a few signs as fresh pumpkins and other treats ripen. We’ve got all the décor and gifts you need to welcome fall smoothly and warmly.
You can both welcome and inspire your neighbors by adding one of our engraved wood signs to the front porch. These bamboo signs have a soft, farmhouse texture that will successfully create fall’s traditional harvest and nature themes.
You’ll be able to customize the sign with your own text. If you invest a little more, you can freely customize the shape of the sign, inviting fall flavors like trees, pumpkins, footballs, or even spooky Halloween imagery.
That also makes our signs ideal outdoor company for ripe gardens, so you can identify different plants and areas.
Bring fall inside your home with our custom jar candles, available in a Pumpkin Spice scent. Pumpkin Spice only comes around once a year, with a unique flavor that will give any room a relaxing fragrance.
To help the candle fit your existing interior design, you can have a personal message laser engraved onto the lid. The candle is made with care in the USA and free of lead or chemicals, making it a worthwhile investment that lasts.
Rekindle some Halloween spirit with our Witch’s Brew mug, a family-friendly design that’s also microwave safe. Halloween is one of the most prominent holidays, but it’s also a little colder outside, so indulge yourself with some hot coffee in our ceramic mug to stay toasty.
This mug needs to be washed by hand, but the designs are laser engraved, making it more reliable and durable than traditional printing. It’s also easy to handle, holding up to 11 oz. of liquid.
September can potentially spell the beginning of another school year, for later education and those on the West Coast. But it’s also time to celebrate kickoff for the new football season! If you’ve made the football team, show your coach some appreciation with our coach faux leather picture frame.
You’ll be able to add a personal message in addition to the sport, year, and coach’s name. The frame offers both a built-in easel and hangers, providing a simple setup that’s flexible enough for any office.
You might prefer to treat yourself, celebrating the new school year. Our laser engraved bamboo picture frames are an excellent way to treasure your first day, while keeping the fall style consistent throughout your home.
Although fall brings colder temperatures, the season bears ripe gardens and beloved traditions like Halloween. Combining its personality with your own can always result in cozy, tasty, and warm surprises.
National Cooking Day is a fairly recent holiday, but it’s the perfect time to whip up an equally fresh meal. Although cooking can sometimes appear challenging, there are many easy ways to try something home cooked and new. Whether you find your passion, or simply spice up a get-together, our products help you celebrate National Cooking Day.
It’s always valuable to have an all-purpose tool in the kitchen. Our laser engraved custom cutting boards are a great way to prepare if you plan on cooking for lots of people. They’re also ideal if you haven’t decided on what to cook, providing time to get your creative juices flowing.
You can customize our cutting board with any laser engraved message or art. This way, you can include your favorite people or dishes to celebrate the occasion. That makes it a perfect gift, if you still want to participate in National Cooking Day without making the feast yourself.
Dessert is often the most fun to eat. Cake or pie is sometimes a little easier to whip up, such as basic fruit pies inspired by the fall harvest. Also, sugary fall treats might have a wider margin for error. So, baking something in our aluminum cake pans or 9” aluminum pie pans is a safe choice.
The lids need to be washed by hand. But they’re available in five different colors, and they can be laser engraved with custom messages. The pans themselves are dishwasher safe for easy cleanup, which is often demanding after holiday feasts.
Warming things up with an old-fashioned cookout is another perfect fit for National Cooking Day. It’s a great outdoor activity, if the kitchen isn’t always your scene. Our BBQ Tool Grill Set has everything you could need for cookouts. This makes it suitable for both experienced cooks and newcomers.
This 5-in-1 set includes essentials like a grilling fork, basting brush, and even a detachable spatula for complete control. The beech wood is laser engraved with your own message and artwork.
National Cooking Day is something of a hidden gem, as a newer holiday. But it’s a fun opportunity to try something new, and maybe even start a tradition with the ones you love. It’s never too early to begin planning something tasty.
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In most offices, bosses and employees alike will spend the majority of their time behind a desk. If the boss has been running your workplace for some time, they could probably use a new name plate. If they are new to your office, they may not own a company name plate yet. Either way, our custom desk name plates will be an appropriate fit for any duration of time.
These nameplates can be personalized with the company logo, as well as the boss’s name and title. They’re likely to see this gift every day, and name plates generate a professional, authoritative mood. So, it will also impress any future guests to their office, reinforcing good business.
You’ll be able to select from a variety of materials, including silver, gold, or white aluminum. You can even upgrade to a solid metal, such as black metal with gold, blue marble metal, brass, titanium and more. This will allow you to fit any existing interior design the boss prefers.
Paperweights make practical gifts that won’t take up too much room on their desk. This can help if the boss’s desk is already looking a little busy. Our engraved custom paperweights can help your boss organize their latest paperwork, including contracts, reports and other troublesome piles.
These crystal paperweights are available in 4x3” jade glass or 5x7” clear glass, to suit any office setting. These can also be customized to include your company’s logo, as well as a personal message, such as the company motto. If applicable, you might be able to add a friendly inside joke.
If you need another space-saver that’s a little more formal, one of our personalized desk clocks will keep their desk classy. This quartz clock comes with a subtle and appealing gold bezel edge.
All of your personalization can be directly frosted into the glass, but you can also add on a metal plate for easier viewing. The rosewood base should be complementary for most desk colors. The rosy shade can add some warmth without drawing too much attention.
For a more economic alternative, you can try our personalized portrait clocks instead. Although the design of their body is thicker, they boast equal quality and similar features.
If the boss’s office is already a bit too full, you can also offer them practical gifts that won’t be limited to the workplace. For an office that isn’t too serious, you should consider our custom mug gift. It includes a universal joke about complicating tasks and emails.
This ceramic bistro mug is microwave safe, but hand wash only. However, more importantly, you can set the handle on the left or right of the message. This will accommodate both left-handed and right-handed bosses.
For something more formal, our custom coffee tumbler is something they can take on the go. It’s also available in 16 different colors, to match the company or their personal taste.
If you know that your boss sometimes enjoys winding down with a cool drink, you might consider some gifts for wine and alcohol.
Wine is always considered a fancy treat, with rich flavors and an experience that demands unique glassware. This kind of hobby deserves an equally fine set of accompaniment. Our personalized rosewood wine set provides an elegant case, with a variety of tools for all occasions.
This wine set comes with a foil cutter, decanting pourer, bottle opener and more. The rosewood box can create synergy with our other products, to build an even larger present. You can choose between gold, silver, and white metal for the customizable metal plate.
For something a little more edgy than fine, consider our custom metal flask. It comes with a gorgeous presentation box for everything in the set, which includes four shot glasses and a funnel.
The leather wrapping on this stainless steel flask creates a very different attitude. This attitude may line up with an employer who prefers hard drinks. The leather can be laser engraved with personalized art and text, and the presentation gift box is tidy and black. So, this present will successfully blend the line between ordinary tastes and a thoughtful tone.
Similarly, a smaller and less expensive option would be our custom bottle opener. This handy little tool would be perfect for everyday bottles. However, it also includes light brown faux leather, which dresses it up for the occasion and will still feel considerate.
Lastly, give them something to sign crucial forms and deals with, by gifting our engraved pen set. This set combines an elegant bamboo case with a personalized bamboo wood pen, both crafted from eco-friendly wood.
The case measures 6.75 x 2”, and the pen measures 5.375”, so both components can be comfortably stored and used.
The organic texture will look tidy and professional, especially compared to a traditional ball point pen. You can choose to have either the case or pen laser engraved with a personal message. However, you can freely upgrade to have both items laser engraved with your message, making sure they will match.
Employers have widely collected a rough reputation. But those who stand out deserve to be rewarded, for creating a workplace that’s successful and respectful. After all, the higher level of responsibility isn’t easy to manage. Building trust between employer and employee can be as simple as one thoughtful gesture on Boss’s Day.
The scariest time of year is here, so dig up your gifts and costumes, and make the most of pumpkin season for Halloween. It’s a holiday that encourages families and kids to get creative, mischievous, and loaded up on candy. But there’s something for everyone, between ripe pumpkins, hayrides, and costume contests. We’ll help you find fresh ways to celebrate, from themed gifts to activity supplies.
Pumpkin spice is a staple of the fall season. The tradition is similar to drinking eggnog in December, though more family-friendly and sweet. And even without the signature spice, coffee is an invaluable daily routine for most.
So, our custom pumpkin-faced coffee tumbler makes an ideal and practical Halloween gift for family and friends that love any coffee flavor. The timeless design makes it a Jack O’ Lantern in a cup.
Our coffee tumbler can be customized with any name. It’s also a great way to indulge yourself, or perhaps show your Halloween spirit at work, where coffee often fuels the morning. If the kids are full of sugar as they gradually scarf down their Trick or Treating loot, a good kick of adrenaline could be downright indispensable.
You can also enjoy all of the warmth and flavor of pumpkin spice without having to glug coffee. Our custom jar candle offers a pumpkin spice scent that will let you enjoy the seasonal treat much longer than a single mug.
The lid can be personalized with any laser engraved message or art. This could be a broader gift for the season, and it’s often suited for family members. The candle could also be used as a more romantic gift for October anniversaries, since the season is generally limited in that regard, and a Jack O’ Lantern would hardly do.
If you need to find a Halloween gift for coffee-lovers who already have plenty of pumpkins and spice around, our Witch’s Brew coffee mug or coffee tumbler are cute alternatives, and a little more subtle.
You can also consider our eco-friendly, bamboo custom coasters. These can be personalized with any kind of art, including your own pumpkin designs.
The coasters won’t take up much room, they can be used with existing mugs, and the bamboo material will fit the organic theme of fall. You’ll receive four coasters in total, which come with a bamboo storage caddy, turning it into a more elegant or formal gift.
Fresh pumpkins are ready for harvest this time of year, and markets of all sizes have begun to prioritize them. Although pumpkins tend to be reserved for creative carving, they can be used for much more than home décor. If you’d like to transform a fresh pumpkin into a tasty dessert, consider using our personalized 9\" Aluminum Pie Pan.
Pumpkin pie is often a tradition reserved for Thanksgiving. But it’s still a classic and flexible dish, which invites lots of sweetness via piles of whipped cream. It may not be as complicated as other pies, and it could make a fun family activity, especially for those who already love to cook. Also, pumpkin pie would certainly use up any ripe pumpkins on hand.
If you happen to have some homegrown pumpkins of your own, you might need some of our personalized garden signs. This is a smart way to ensure that no one takes advantage of your crop or garden during a season full of tricks and mischief, which already tends to target Jack O’ Lanterns.
Available in 5 different solid metals, including stainless steel or copper, our garden markers will easily distinguish certain areas. This can help you organize the purpose of different pumpkins between decorating, eating, or even selling.
Connecting with your community always takes some extra effort, but it can be very rewarding, especially for the local kids around Halloween.
Many enthusiasts across the country set up their own haunted house experience. Sometimes, hosts will construct an entirely new area to prepare with creepy decorations, or work something out of their garage.
If you plan on going the extra mile this year, our laser engraved custom plastic signs would make a convenient addition to your design. Outdoor signs will help you list any rules, and guide your visitors, to make sure the haunted house works as intended.
We offer these engraved signs in 21 different colors, and you can add any personalized message or artwork. This freedom will make it easy to create any kind of thematic synergy. You might add some of our custom engraved tags if you’ve invited neighbors to volunteer. This way, visiting parents and kids can quickly recognize who to ask for help.
Outdoor signs would also be assets for hosting a haunted hayride. They will mark a clear path to prevent vehicular accidents, and can also be used in the décor. Hayrides are generally more of a regional tradition, but they’re also friendly for all ages, and they may not take quite as much work to put together.
Easiest of all, you might consider leaving out a creative sign on the porch, above your bowl of candy. It’s a quick and artsy way to tell kids how much candy they’re allowed to take, and wish them a happy Halloween, even when you can’t come to the door.
But costumes are often a highlight for Halloween, when kids, teenagers, and even their parents enjoy dressing up for the night to let out their spooky side. Commercial costumes let everyone show off their fandom, while homemade costumes show off their ingenuity and creativity.
If you plan on getting the neighborhood together for a friendly costume contest, you can purchase a few of our bamboo custom wood plaques, to award winners or participants of all ages.
These plaque awards are crafted from solid bamboo, and the laser engraved messages or text can be filled with charcoal instead of traditional color printing. The natural look and charcoal depth will definitely fit the season. But, you can customize it to suit any theme.
And if you’re looking for a very economic route, perhaps to invest in multiple awards, our custom sublimated plaques are a great, affordable option.
These plaque awards are also a great fit for other seasonal competitions, such as Jack O’ Lantern carving or bobbing for apples. You could also incorporate pumpkin pie eating, or a cook-off. There are plenty of kids’ games to choose from for Halloween parties, too.
Every year is a new opportunity to treasure some family Halloween photos, such as your kids’ latest costumes or carved pumpkins. But these memories can be especially important if it’s their first Halloween.
Sharing everything on social media doesn’t quite have the same heartwarming effect, and those posts are fleeting. So, make a classy new keepsake with our laser engraved custom bamboo picture frames.
These frames are made from renewable bamboo, so you can feel certain about an eco-friendly purchase. With a built-in easel, you can display the fun of Halloween all year. Or, they can be the cornerstone of your plans to redecorate for the season, alongside fake spiderwebs, scarecrows or ghosts.
Halloween is filled with a variety of unique and old traditions. It can be equally family-friendly and edgy. Trick or Treating brings the community together, letting kids dress up in cute costumes and accumulate buckets of candy from friendly neighbors. But there are also pranks and horrifying movie marathons, among older crowds.
The holiday bundles scares, gifts and costumes together in compelling ways. Consequently, this invites all kinds of creativity, so finding new ways to prepare for Halloween is limited only by your imagination.
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Turkey dinners are the most recognizable signature of Thanksgiving, but the meal also invites a wide variety of sides. That’s because the feast we share is supposed to be pretty copious. This is commonly used to reflect our good fortunes and relationships. It’s a time to consider the more profound valuables in life, which are sometimes easily overlooked.
Now, every family has their own recipes, approach and history, so it’s only fair that your kitchenware should feel just as unique. Our custom cutting boards can be laser engraved with any message or art, transforming an ordinary tool into an annual tradition and keepsake.
Although this cutting board isn’t microwave or dishwasher safe, the gorgeous bamboo wood is eco-friendly, making it a classy and thoughtful addition to the kitchen.
Aside from carving out servings of turkey, cutting boards will be useful for chopping common vegetables. These offer a crucial freshness that will balance out some of the rich flavors in a typical Thanksgiving feast.
However, you shouldn’t use knives on any laser engraved designs, because that can damage the board. If you’d like to add longer messages, or artwork that is a little more elaborate, such as a family crest, you can always use the flip side of the board.
Our customizable paddle cutting boards will offer a different shape and size to fit any kitchen, measuring 7.125 by 13.5”. You should consider using more than one cutting board, in order to prevent cross-contamination.
This would also be ideal for multi-tasking, or families who will be cooking together in a busy kitchen. Working together on several sides and courses is a great way to celebrate the holiday, all on its own.
Fine wine is a particularly special treat, which can be enjoyed in both fancy and casual settings. Some people prefer to bask in the full culture of wine tasting, using unique glasses for proper aromas and temperatures.
Others simply enjoy pairing a potent flavor with a hearty meal, and Thanksgiving is the perfect occasion. So, consider our custom bamboo wine set, which comes with four key tools that will make serving your wine a smooth process.
The bamboo box can be laser engraved, making it a perfect pairing for our bamboo custom coasters, which have an equally classy storage caddy. They come in a set of four, and are also manufactured from eco-friendly wood.
Alternatively, you can also have your wine set’s custom messages and artwork sublimated onto a metal plate. This means you can have full color ink heat pressed into silver aluminum, gold aluminum, or white aluminum.
Wine will be a sophisticated end to the night, for all of the adults to wind down with something gentle and flavorful after a long day (which likely involved plenty of travel).
Because there will likely be multiple courses, you might also consider our custom wine tumblers. These tumblers can keep your wine insulated throughout the night, even if you plan on holding them outside for extended periods of time.
Our wine tumblers are available in 16 different colors, and best suited for a casual vibe. They can also prevent spills, which are practically a guarantee on Thanksgiving. Even if you wait for the kids to go to bed or play, you’ll still have lots of family busily running around.
While hard drinks are never ideal for Thanksgiving, the room might be interested in something more laid back than wine. If your holiday involves a casual beer, to fuel some lighthearted socializing, you can check out our custom bottle openers. We have a variety of openers with different kinds of faux leather, which has an old-fashioned look that should fit Thanksgiving.
Sugary delights are the perfect way to end any meal, but pie is the classic cherry on top when it comes to a Thanksgiving feast. The fall season always delivers a harvest full of tasty fruit that’s perfect for old-fashioned pies.
Halloween may have you bobbing for apples, but they make a delicious pie too. And there should still be some leftover pumpkins, unless you got a little carried away with Jack O’ Lanterns this year. Pumpkin pie is a staple of Thanksgiving, and although homemade recipes can be hard work, they consistently taste better.
To make the most of your gorgeous fruit with some custom kitchenware, our personalized pie pans are available in five different colors for every mood and season. That includes fall colors, such as our nuanced red lid.
The lids for our pie pans need to be hand-washed, but that’s because they can each be laser engraved with personal messages and art, revealing the metal underneath.
The pan is a standard 9\" wide and 1.5\" deep, which is often considered to support the widest range of pie recipes. This will make sure the pan is flexible enough for most family recipes, however unique.
It’ll also be useful for other occasions, once Thanksgiving has come and gone. After all, the rest of the Holiday season is just around the corner, so there are plenty of get-togethers in December too.
But there are many unique family traditions that might add recipes to their regular pies. Also, new surprises at the table can be refreshing. Besides, it’s always best to offer variety at Thanksgiving, when so many people (with different tastes) are gathered together.
So, for ‘everything else’, you can plan ahead with our personalized aluminum cake pan. Measuring 9 by 13” and 2.5” deep, our cake pan’s standard measurements will be ideal for countless special desserts, such as mud pies, cheesecake, cobblers and more.
The lid easily snaps on, and can also be laser engraved with a personal touch. Custom kitchenware always feels more cozy and meaningful, especially when used for the Holiday season. Like our pie pans, the cake pans are also available in five unique colors, and must be hand-washed. The pan itself is dishwasher safe, though!
Thanksgiving will consistently take a lot of work, demanding lots of coordinated travel arrangements and extensive cooking. But a bountiful meal is often the best unifier, so the effort is worthwhile, and it shows with each course. Fortunately, planning ahead with custom kitchenware can help you avoid a messy night, and add a family treasure to your home.
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Unique presents with a personal touch will make a lasting impression, letting your effort and creativity shine. Our customizable products will allow you to include inside jokes, loving messages, and inspired artwork to create a treasured keepsake.
Holiday shopping is the most popular and busy tradition of Black Friday. If your loved ones celebrate Christmas, then classy ornaments are a great place to start.
Ornaments are the perfect way to add personality to any tree. Even better, they will naturally become a part of the annual decorating tradition. Consider our custom glass crystal ornament that is specially designed to catch light. This will make it a perfect pair for glittering trees near the window.
It is available in four different shapes, to comfortably fit alongside any other ornament. You can also customize it with any message or art.The ornament can be laser engraved for a purely frosted look. You may also add full color printing, making it more vibrant, and easier to see.
Music is one of the great unifiers, and our passion for it creates memories that last a lifetime. Remember your loved ones, celebrate your childhood, or show your partner that you remember “your song” with our music album acrylic ornament.
This custom ornament is one of our most unique and flexible gifts. It can feature any song, artist, song length, and a picture for the album cover. It also comes with a red velvet bag, which perfectly fits the holiday season.
Celebrate holiday stockings with our niche slate designs, which add a crispy, handcrafted look to any home. Our hanging slate sign features colorful red stockings, and includes the phrase “All the Stockings Were Hung”.
This custom sign was built from black slate, hangs with natural rope, and has uniquely chipped edges across the entire surface. These qualities give the sign a tactile, aged, and bold appearance.
It also pairs nicely with our laser engraved Santa slate coasters. These include the phrase “Milk Here Please” alongside Santa’s familiar face. They also come with foam dots, so you don’t have to worry about those chipped edges ruining your furniture.
Fueling someone’s favorite pastime is always a win, because it reinforces how well you know them. It also broadens your shopping category without getting lost in a tide of “everything else”. So, it’s an ideal approach for any holiday or celebration.
Many people love to cook, especially around the holidays, when families gather together to share giant meals. For the casual cook or serious chef in your life, consider our custom cutting boards.
These bamboo cutting boards have a practical size and shape, with a paddle that offers optimal control and easy storage. Use the side with message and artwork for a gorgeous display, and the flip side for legitimate chopping.
If you’re looking for more than a traditional cutting board, you can turn to our slate cutting board. It’s meant for decoration purposes only, featuring black slate and solid acacia wood. The slate can be customized with message and art. This is a great way to recognize someone’s love for cooking when they already have all the tools they need.
We also offer a slate stone display, which is mounted on an easel. This would be perfect for either a chef or painter. The slate can be laser engraved with an amusing menu. And because it’s featured on an easel, a common painting tool, it could include any reference to that art too.
Paintings are often proudly displayed on a shelf, stand, or wall. Our custom slate display would be a clever way to add the name of the painter or works of art. It could also simply have an inspiring or humorous message about painting in general. Either way, it will visually unify their work.
If you’re shopping for any kind of athlete, a practical and durable water bottle would be a safe choice. Consider our custom water bottles, which are available in 9 different colors. You’ll be able to match it with any theme or even their favorite color.
These bottles can be laser engraved with artwork that represents whatever sport they love, from hiking to basketball.
If you need something romantic, our custom guitar pick sign will be a great choice for musicians. Add your names and a special date, such as the day you first met.
This display piece may resemble a guitar pick, but it should be broad enough. It could also be ideal for partners who love to sing. This décor is crafted from eco-friendly bamboo wood, so you can keep an environmentally friendly home.
This time of the year is often when families recognize and celebrate their relationships together. So, our custom family tree plaque would make an emotional and elegant addition to your home décor.
This custom plaque is made from solid cherry wood, and hangs from the wall with a simple keyhole slot. In addition to your family names and dates, you can design a plaque with laser engraved messages. This gift is perfect for parents, but it’ll be appropriate for all generations to enjoy. It both celebrates the past, and looks to the future.
For your longtime friends, something for casual drinks is thoughtful and fun. If they like to kick back with something breezy, we offer a custom metal flask wrapped in genuine leather.
The flask also comes with a slick presentation box, four shot glasses, and a funnel for easy serving. This gift strikes the right balance between an outgoing tone and a stylish presentation. So, it would also be a good fit for the office, whether it’s a boss or co-worker.
If you’ve got a friend who’s into something more sophisticated, consider our bamboo wine set. It has everything you need to get into the wine scene, or enjoy an existing collection.
The bamboo box can be laser engraved, or you can add a metal plate on top to include your customization instead.
For something small and useful, you can give your friends or co-workers a set of our custom granite coasters. There are plenty of coffee enthusiasts, and it can even be a daily routine for most. That means your gift will be enjoyed every single day!
This set of four coasters would look great in any room. They have a minimalist appearance, so they won’t draw too much attention. But they’re also spiced up by natural light flecks, so they are both nuanced and chic.
No matter what the occasion is, your friends and loved ones deserve something thoughtful. But it can sometimes be challenging to find inspiration for something like that. Fortunately, our products are unique to begin with, and allow you to add your own embellishment. And combining our quality with your creativity will always end up in a smile.
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Home decor and novelties are usually a safe bet, and can sometimes cover a broader feeling of the season as opposed to specific holidays. As a result, it also offers a wider variety of choices.
Does your loved one enjoy festive candy canes, or peppermint in their hot chocolate for the Holidays? Our custom soy candle offers a unique peppermint twist scent, and the lid can be laser engraved with any message.
A themed scent can really pull the room together by capturing the holiday season's atmosphere. It's also a very flexible gift, making it easier when you're feeling uncertain about somebody's tastes.
If you know they'd rather have a cup of coffee to stay warm during the trying winter weather, then they'll love our snowman coffee tumbler. It offers a traditional snowman face on a 30 oz tumbler, insulating their morning coffee.
This is a more practical and nuanced gift, with neutral colors and an everyday purpose. This also makes it much less of an obligatory item compared to home decor, if you know your recipient can be a little picky.
Our standing slate sign is a broader celebration of the weather too, engraved with the phrase \"Tis the Season to be Freezin\".
Although the stands are plastic, the slate itself is made from black slate, which has a novel chipped texture that reflects the rugged weather. The graphics also emphasize a snowman and snowflakes. Measuring 10” by 8”, it declares bold festive cheer.
We also offer custom wood signs for the front door, so your gift can welcome everyone to the big holiday get-togethers. Our gnome family sign proudly wishes \"Happy Holidays\", and features cute gnomes that fit any magical holiday of the year.
The sign also emphasizes family, which is a universal and popular theme for any holiday. Aside from the gorgeous snowy setting, this sign is one of our most colorful and vibrant selections.
For something that isn't so loud, we suggest our wooden snowflake door hanger. It has an intricate design, and the center can feature any monogram letter of your choice. Hanging from twine, it has a totally natural appeal.
If you're looking for Christmas gifts, ornaments for a mesmerizing new tree will be a perfect find. Ornaments offer plenty of freedom because they can successfully convey humor or offer stirring sincerity. They can also be used to mention any occasion. This includes first Christmases, such as our newlywed Christmas ornament shaped like a puzzle piece.
The unique shape represents how a new marriage brings together two people that were meant to fit together. It will also stand out on the tree, including a gold string and eco-friendly bamboo wood. This offers a fitting, vintage look for the season. This ornament can be laser engraved with the year and any names you like.
If you're celebrating Christmas with any expecting parents, consider our adorable avocado bamboo ornament. It features two avocados that are waiting for their own newborn, presented with a cute and friendly art design.
Children will undoubtedly be the highlight of any burgeoning family. Our ornament will be a charming way to represent this addition to the family, commemorating it with the expected delivery date. This is also ideal for any baby shower that will be hosted around the holidays.
If they already have a newborn, we also offer a onesie wood ornament that can include all of the baby's essential details. Shaped like a newborn's onesie, it's both universal and sweet.
We also have a teacher's pencil ornament, for any of the teachers in your life. Whether they're a friend, family member, or your child's teacher, they definitely deserve a gift this holiday season.
This gesture will help remind good teachers what an impact all of their efforts can have. They each help to shape the future, so they have certainly earned a considerate gift. Our ornament can be customized with their name and the year.
Moving is undoubtedly one of the greatest stresses in life, due to high costs and overwhelming responsibilities. But a new home can also be very rewarding. Congratulate your friends, loved ones, or co-workers on completing their big move with our new home ornament. This ornament includes the combined shapes of a house and key.
Measuring just 1.75\" by 3.75\", this will fit snugly on the tree between other ornaments. And if the recipient's new home is rural, you may also consider our similar family barn ornament.
For a particularly classy gift, consider our santa door hanger. This custom sign boasts a high level of laser engraved detail and a rustic art style. It is undoubtedly one of our most elaborate signs, with a distinguishable, cheerful face and compelling shadows.
Like many of our other bamboo signs, it's built from eco-friendly wood. It hangs from twine, and measures 17.875\" x 18.5\", so it's certainly large enough to make a bold welcome. But it also looks nice indoors, if you still want to hang your wreath outside.
Another vintage gift is our hanging sleigh rides and hot cocoa sign, which is less complex but sparkles with novelty. The laser engraved phrase references two of the most iconic Christmas customs.
This sign has a decidedly playful mood, which brings a little North Pole to any home. The art design and nod to older prices makes it feel like a chic time capsule.
The holidays can sometimes feel like a messy time of year, with colder weather and lots of responsibilities. But they're also a time to celebrate each other, lift spirits, and discover new joys. Whatever tradition you and yours plan to recognize this year, even one small gift can express your sincere appreciation.
Bold resolutions made for New Year’s are notoriously tough to keep up with. So, it’s important to invest in the best tools and encouragement. There’s always hope for the new year to bring improvement in our lives, either personal or professional. But the first impression is crucial. Our customizable products can help with the first step, and make sure your new hobby or business thrives with your effort.
A few frozen treats and takeout are enjoyable, now and then. But nothing beats homemade food and old family recipes. Cooking is an everyday hobby that can have very tasty results, and there are countless recipes to get excited about.
Whether it’s a gift for yourself or someone else, having the right kitchenware is important, even for the basics. So, consider our eco-friendly bamboo wood cutting board.
This cutting board can be laser engraved with your own message and art to fit any occasion. This might include a new cooking class, refinishing your kitchen for a YouTube channel, or finally trying out some surprises from Pinterest.
Cutting boards are generally used for veggies and meat. So, try out our cake pan and pie pan to round out the evening with dessert. They’re both sturdy, and have standard measurements for maximum flexibility. They can also be personalized to match the cutting board and create a unique set.
A lot of bold resolutions involve exercise. But hiking feels more like an adventure than hard work. It’s also an opportunity to reconnect with nature, including great scenery. You can stay hydrated in the great outdoors with our “New Year, New Me” water bottle.
The Flip Top and Straw Lid are convenient, and keep the drinking area clean outdoors. It can also be personalized with the year, to commemorate your new venture in 2023. Naturally, this bottle would also be appropriate for any kind of exercise or sport.
Starting your own business involves a lot of responsibilities. It’s worth taking a moment to celebrate an investment like that. We offer plenty of supplies that will make a new office or home office feel more professional and personal.
If you, a friend or family member recently invested in a new patent, check out our custom patent plaque. It includes full color printing, so that you don’t lose any of the finer details.
This custom plaque is also available with over a dozen different boards, to match any office’s interior design. Patents are rare, and deserve to be remembered as the beginning of something big. If the office walls are pretty busy, then you can still spruce up the desk with our patent crystal glass paperweight.
Aside from improving décor, our walnut desk wedge would also be more practical. It creates brand synergy with a custom logo, and proudly displays the new owner’s name.
It’s available in 8 x 2” or 10 x 2” sizes to fit any desk. Desk wedges can show off your confidence, make the desk look tidy, and add personality.
If you’re looking to celebrate someone else’s new business, our engraved pen set is a classy gift. It has plenty of style, but it can also be used for genuine contracts.
The pen set’s homemade look is appropriate to represent any self-made business. You can upgrade the set to add a name or text on the pen itself, so it can match the case.
Every new year holds the promise for positive change. It also gives us the opportunity to create that momentum ourselves. And however small or large, any step towards improvement is worth rewarding.
New Year’s encourages people to take big leaps, so support inventors by celebrating their new patents and innovation with plaques and supplies. Patents are a bold step forward, and often involve daring new businesses. We offer creative and practical décor to help you display pride or treasure beginnings. They’re also fine gifts to support other friends and family with a new patent this year.
In today’s fast-paced world, it takes a lot of ingenuity to create something new. Patents are often developed to resolve issues and improve people’s lives. After discovering anything that’s fresh enough to warrant a patent, use our custom patent plaques to commemorate the achievement.
Patents can be filed in three very unique types: utility, design, and plant. As a result, they have all kinds of personalities.
Fortunately, we offer plates and boards with a variety of materials. You can freely compose a plaque that will properly correspond with the patent’s theme.
While some patents can be relatively simple, others could potentially look too messy on a plaque. But we also have full color printing, which will allow you to effectively illustrate more complex patent designs, images and details by replacing with color images.
Including a comprehensive look at all the hard work will be very satisfying. Our engraved plaques should also impress guests in an office, if business is at hand.
Paperweights make an ideal, practical gift for yourself and others. They’re easier to store or display, they’re more affordable, and look professional. Consider our patent glass crystal paperweight, to keep your contracts, leads, and notes sorted on a busy desk.
Available in 4x3” or 5x7”, you can briefly highlight your name, patent, and patent number. The transparent appearance is attractive and interesting, without drawing too much attention to itself.
Trademarks are an absolute necessity for any new business, pricey as they may be. It’s the face of your enterprise, legally defining and protecting you. They are also used for words and designs rather than fields of material invention. As a result, they’re generally going to be more common than patents.
A lot of time is spent on making sure the trademark will accurately and cleverly represent who you are, and what you provide. Consider our custom trademark plaques to preserve the first or final draft of a brand-new trademark.
With our full color printing, you can display any kind of trademark. This freedom will allow you to get more creative. For example, since you can add up to three pieces of artwork in the plaque, you’d be able to show off the full evolution of your trademark. This custom plaque will also show basic legal details, keeping everything tidy and clear.
New businesses are born every year, with daring dreams and prospects lined up. It takes an incredible amount of organization, effort, and ambition. So, investing in a small gesture of kindness for yourself or a friend is a great way to start the year off right.
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Marriage is a powerful partnership when it’s bolstered by support and work. So, even the smallest surprises can be playful and meaningful ways to recognize each other. Our custom gifts will make sure you’re prepared with something thoughtful for newlyweds or longtime partners alike.
Picture frames may seem a little traditional, but our custom frames offer unique displays and messages. Putting together a sentimental picture frame with your own flavor can be a thoughtful gift.
And there are so many moments worth treasuring, from your first date to your wedding day. That could also include the first National Spouse’s Day you spend together. If you haven’t celebrated before, then it’ll be a welcome surprise, even for longtime partners.
Consider our standing acrylic keepsake for a refreshing way to admire your cherished picture. With its transparent and freestanding display, this gift cleverly offers a modern style. It’s essentially a neat picture frame without the frame.
Aside from the picture, you’ll be able to include both of your names on the display. With full color printing, you’ll get all of the fine details of any picture. In fact, you can adjust the color of the text too. This way, you can include your partner’s favorite color.
If you’re looking for some décor that’s a little more flexible, you should check out our custom glass picture frame. It includes both the unique flair of the acrylic keepsake and the charm of a traditional frame.
The custom glass plaque can feature a personal message or artwork. This could include a family crest, or even a logo if you’ve built a business together.
The picture frame can be gold or silver. The latter will blend in with the plaque, while the gold frame will create clear borders. The full package sits on a gorgeous black deco base.
If you need a gift for some newlyweds, our Mr & Mrs picture frame is sure to please. Crafted from eco-friendly bamboo, this laser engraved sign includes three separate picture frames in one. Show the evolution of a relationship, or three memorable moments from the wedding.
This gift is also inclusive for all partners. You can freely choose between Mr & Mrs, Mr & Mr, or Mrs & Mrs. The wood design has a cozy, homemade look that will match most interior styles. It also allows the last name and date to be laser engraved, which is more noticeable than typical displays.
Although this picture frame is a little larger than most, it will definitely make an impression, and it’s mounted by a sturdy sawtooth hanger.
You may be longtime partners who already have more than enough picture frames, however elaborate. You might know ahead of time that the new spouses are already getting plenty of picture frame gifts. In that case, we’ve got you covered with some niche ideas.
Firstly, our acrylic heart keepsake is a homey and unconventional gift that stands on its own. Shaped like a heart, it’s equal parts fancy and casual.
This keepsake only includes your names and a special date, but it’s also fairly small, measuring just 4.75” by 4.75”. This makes it ideal for a bookshelf or night stand, and takes less room to display.
Our vow board acrylic signs are perfect for Spouse’s Day. These custom signs preserve the most meaningful message each partner could compose for each other on their big day.
Whether you just got married, need something fresh for your best friend, or want to renew your vows, this gift is sincere and intimate. Also, these custom signs can be hung up with twine, which adds a rustic look that balances out the tidy glass.
For any couples who love music, we also offer a custom guitar pick display. A lot of couples bond over music, and probably have their own song that has special meaning. And since the display imitates a guitar pick, it’s also perfect for a musician.
These custom wood signs are also made from eco-friendly bamboo, so it’s likely to make a great match for an actual wooden guitar. Just bear in mind that it’s only meant for display purposes, and not to be used for playing.
You might be looking for something a little broader, especially if it’s a gift for a wedding or bridal shower. It’s easy to get wrapped up in those events through various circles, and you may not know the married couple so well.
Our bamboo wine set makes an elegant gift, since wine and its culture are naturally potent and fancy. It also happens to be pretty expensive, between older drinks and fine glassware. So, wine is often used for special occasions.
Fortunately, our wine set comes with all the tools you’ll need for an easy night, and a gorgeous wood wine box.
You can choose to engrave a personal message onto the wine box’s metal plate, or directly into the wood if you want an all-natural look. With the included tools, you can also start a new wine tasting hobby together. Finding new activities with each other is a great way to keep things interesting.
National Spouse’s Day isn’t necessarily a widely known celebration. However, any great partner wants to make every day a surprise. National Spouse’s Day is a great way to get ahead of Valentine’s Day, and acknowledge a relationship that runs much deeper.
When partners spend ages together, or dedicate themselves to that purpose, celebrating each other really counts. So, acknowledge your partnership with personal messages and designs on our gifts for a touch of genuine romance.
Valentine’s Day is an exciting time of year to spark new romance or celebrate someone special, and cozy gifts are ideal tokens for both. Although commercialism can often give the holiday a bad rap, its context can become meaningful with personalized gifts. They represent sincerity, which is the ideal way to express romance and love. We’ve got something cute and creative for crushes, family members, or longtime partners.
If you’re looking to find someone new this year, then music is always a great way to break the ice. Music is both personal and universal. It helps people define who they are, or how they feel. This makes it a great way to put your romance into words, too.
Consider our Spotify custom plaque, a specialized frame that looks like a Spotify music album. It can feature a picture, album title, and even the song length.
This custom plaque is available in 6 x 4”, which probably isn’t much larger than your phone. It can hang with twine if you want a homemade touch. Or it can stand with a pin, for families who enjoy displaying keepsakes around the house.
For burgeoning couples, our custom coffee tumbler set is a nice way to think of each other while you’re apart. Each custom tumbler is one half of an “I love you” message. For long distance relationships, or partners who need to spend a lot of time at work, this is a sweet way to feel closer.
Freshly ground coffee is usually a part of everyday life, and the art design is cute and minimalist. So, it’s a practical gift that isn’t corny, and isn’t too loud to bring to work.
If your pet is your special someone every year, you’re likely very proud of it. Show it off at work, with our paws-themed coffee mug. The custom message declares “My Valentine has Paws”, a great way to start any morning.
This mug is perfect for any animal enthusiasts in your life. So, it’s also ideal for obligatory workplace gifts, close family, or friends with lots of pets. They always deserve a little more attention!
There are few things more romantic than wine. It’s a delicate hobby that can always lighten the mood. It also tends to be a little more expensive, making it a staple for many special occasions. Whether you find the brand you first shared together, or invest in something a little too pricey, wine is a safe bet for lasting couples.
For those who prefer a taste of the fancy side, our personalized bamboo wine set has everything you need. The box itself makes a great keepsake, with classy eco-friendly wood. But the set also includes unique tools that help shape the experience, which is really the key part of drinking wine.
You can have full color ink pressed into the metal plate on top, or simply have the wood laser engraved. Either way, you can include a personal message of your own, such as your vows, names and more.
For something a little less serious, our stemless wine tumblers offer playful charm. These red tumblers include the phrases “Yours” and “Mine”, and they’re better for kicking back on the couch with a casual wine bottle.
Naturally, you can have the mugs laser engraved to include each other’s names. It’s a safe and practical gift that still has personality. The sweet red colors perfectly represent both Valentine’s Day and red wine.
Round out the scene with our custom glass jar candle, made from soy wax. You can choose from several different scents, and personalize the lid with your own message.
And if you don’t want something quite so specific, consider our faux leather sign as a broader gift. The display text includes some fun teasing for lighthearted couples, but it’s customizable. So, feel free to take inspiration and include your own inside jokes.
Valentine’s Day isn’t really about chocolate and roses, but what they represent. Romantic gestures can still be fun. Finding a thoughtful gift to help you put together a special moment is the true key to enjoying Valentine’s Day. That goes for partners, friends, and family—which anyone will tell you includes the pets.
National Love Your Pet Day is another opportunity to pamper your pets with attention, and reminders of how much you love them. They always deserve a little more. And all true animal lovers know they’re a part of the family. We’ve got plenty of custom décor and gifts to help you celebrate on February 20th, so all of your family and friends can get involved too!
You probably have a very clear idea of your pet’s personality. So, you can get creative and put that into words with our custom Bistro Mug. This unique mug includes a name and lets you list the defining qualities of a person. Instead, describe your pet for National Love Your Pet Day, in three fun phrases.
This coffee mug is a great way to start your morning off thinking about your favorite pets. It’s also very flexible, so it makes an ideal gift. That way, you can introduce everyone else to National Love Your Pet Day.
Your pets will be a part of your family forever. Proudly display that bond by adding them to a Family Tree custom plaque. It’s filled with family names and dates, so you can include the day you adopted them and more.
This custom plaque can be laser engraved or color printed. So, you can keep the natural tones or add vibrant colors to fit any room.
If you’re looking for other custom wall plaques, you should consider a personalized awards plaque. While not every pet has actually won an award, they all certainly deserve one! Our custom aluminum plaques will let you award them for being the sweetest, the best, and more.
Since you can include any custom message, an awards plaque could also invite some playful inside jokes. That would generally refer to some cute quality the pet has.
You could even include fake awards. For example, there’s ultimate frisbee for dogs, swimming competitions for fish, or bug catcher for cats. Mention a pie eating contest for the hungriest pets. You’ve got the freedom to come up with whatever fits your family.
If you want something a little simpler, then our Dog Mom picture frameis a safe way to go. Picture frames are a classic. Since your pet is your whole world, it’s always fun to add cute moments around the home.
The laser engraved message can’t be customized, but it is cute, and further reinforces what your pets mean to you. The frame also comes with a built-in easel and hangers for easy display. Picture frames can be filled with any special memory, making them another viable gift for the holiday.
National Love Your Pet Day is probably a little more obscure than other holidays. But it’s always important to take time out of your day to recognize your pets. So, it would be nice to add one more holiday that lets you celebrate their role in your life. Treasure them, spoil them, love them.
National Girl Scout Day is observed on March 12th, so families of past and present Girl Scouts should be prepared to celebrate! Girl Scouting has been a positive force for kids, promoting activism and expanding its programs for generations. Our products can help you reward members’ hard work and support their events in creative ways.
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If there’s a Girl Scout in the family, show them how proud you are of their participation, commitment and success with our custom awards.
You can consider our unique bamboo plaque award, which comes with a black iron stand. It’s more elaborate than a traditional certificate and frame. It can also include any meaningful message or logo. This will allow you to feature a particular badge, program, and more.
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Our glass custom award is a rectangular option that stands on its own. The award’s clear glass display is naturally elegant. As a result, it feels both fancy and humble.
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Girl Scouting will often get members involved outdoors for the community. The staff is very likely to need name tags. So, donating some fresh and approved name tags could be a helpful gesture. It’s a nice way to break the ice, if the Girl Scout in your family is a brand-new member.
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Naturally, you’ll be free to include your own text and a logo, making it easier to match the program. You can also have these name tags laser engraved so they can last longer. UV Color Printing may only last around two years.
For adult staff members, you might consider our engraved pen set. It’s a classy and eco-friendly gift to show appreciation for leaders that guided your Girl Scout through any program.
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Lastly, our custom bamboo picture frame is always a safe bet. Girl Scouts are likely to take many pictures with friends, staff, and the community they help. Families can treasure those moments forever with a classy picture frame with more natural textures.
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It’s a simple keepsake that comes with eco-friendly wood and a built-in easel. The frame can be laser engraved with any congratulation, names, or even an inside joke. It’s also one of the most budget-friendly and flexible options for Girl Scout gifts.
Girl Scouts continue to play a large role in the community and youth development. It isn’t just busy work for kids, but genuine learning and improvement. “Be Prepared” is a classic motto, and Girl Scouting does prepare youth to handle more responsibility.
Girl Scouting also promotes the practice of supporting each other, which is sorely needed more than ever. So, be sure to reward the Girl Scouts in your life with creative and thoughtful gifts this year. It would also be a terrific way to kick off Women’s History Month.
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Fortunately, you can celebrate National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day this year on March 29th. It may be more obscure, but it’s a great way to enrich families and your neighborhood. We’ve got plenty of products that will help you liven up local businesses, including your own.
Our custom state pride sign is a flexible gift for small business owners. It can be customized with a cutout of any state, making it a universal and sincere gesture.
Mom and pop business owners engage with their community more closely. They can collectively build the reputation of an entire state. So, it would be a thematic fit to acknowledge their home. If a cut-out version would be too loud, the eco-friendly bamboo can also be laser engraved.
It will also make the business feel more cozy, and establish a quick bond with the customer. This makes it a worthwhile investment for anyone who recently went into business for themselves, too.
Our personalized desk clock would also give the business a homey atmosphere. The details are both ornamental and classy with a vintage flavor. Consequently, this clock has a formal tone which is helpful if you don’t personally know the business yet.
These desk clocks are both practical and relatively small, making them less prominent than a sign. As a result, they are more ideal for a smaller setting. The wooden body also has homemade textures that will reflect any self-made owners’ ingenuity.
Our laser engraved granite award offers a handcrafted way to show off achievements and milestones. This could include business anniversaries, community outreach, or even sales accomplishments. It’s tough to grow a small business, and deserves a reward.
This award’s unique materials will make a strong impression without drawing too much attention. And the custom-made bamboo base will ensure the granite can be safely displayed on any desk.
Some mom and pop business owners strive for something modern to fit their trade or service. This could include jewelers, artists, or any kind of designer. If that’s the case, you can consider our custom glass paperweights.
Modern interior designs will emphasize minimalist décor. Our glass cube paperweights have a tidy and elegant presentation. The clear body will fit with anything else on the desk.
However, the unique standing position gives it more personality than traditional and stuffy office fare. Originality and charm are both a key part of any small business.
Mom and pop owners have more at stake than larger chains, which encourages better quality and practices. As they continue to work hard, it’s worth giving a kind gesture in return. Gifts for a small business have the opportunity to reach your entire neighborhood. And if you own a business yourself, it’s always worth investing in a charming addition that represents who you are.
National Gardening Day, celebrated on April 14th, is a great opportunity to plant and harvest everything from flowers to peppers. Gardening is a peaceful hobby that promotes patience, growth, a strong work ethic and endless possibilities.
Community gardens add beauty to the neighborhood, and home gardens can provide fresh ingredients for dinner. We’ve got the perfect products for you to get in the gardening spirit this spring.
Gardens add comfort, charm, and dignity to any setting. That’s why they’re popular for both public grounds and front lawns. They’re a common campus feature from kindergartens to colleges, sometimes including school colors. At home, everyday people show off their personality with the flowers, fruit, and other greens they select.
In order to prevent trespassing and keep everything tidy, it will be ideal to invest in our custom garden signs.
Our garden signs are available in 21 different colors, making them very flexible organization tools. They will also agree with the house or porch design.
Personalized garden signs can be used to designate where different groups of seeds were planted this year. You can also add key details about their different needs, such as watering or feeding schedules.
Similarly, consider using our custom plastic labels to plan ahead and sort things out. They boast just as many colors, but they’re smaller and usable indoors.
Engraved plastic labels would be suitable for home gardens in particular. You can adorn different sections of your gardening shelves to keep track of unique pots and gardening tools. Smaller additions like that are another fine way to round out your spring cleaning, too.
Many times, gardens can take on special meaning for people. A loved one may have tended the garden, or you may have proposed in the garden. There could even be individual plants that were gifts from friends and family for birthdays or new homes.
You can memorialize any sweet memories with our granite flower planter. It has natural textures that will blend well in any garden, but it can also be used indoors.
Memorials of any kind deserve something dignified, and this custom planter is always a classy addition. You can also have it laser engraved with any personal message, including names and important dates.
Gardens are popularly used for cooking, growing a consistent supply of various herbs, vegetables and more. So, consider our custom cutting board as a gift for loved ones or yourself.
Harvesting your garden for ingredients is tremendously rewarding. It’s a well-earned prize that tastes fresh compared to the market. Our cutting board features eco-friendly wood for you to easily chop all of your new greens in style.
If you’d prefer a gift for the garden itself, our hanging slate sign is a great way to bring the spirit of the outdoors inside.
The slate and rope materials mean that this sign should only be used indoors. But these features can also make gardens in the home or office feel more natural. Its coarse and neutral appearance has a rugged, handcrafted touch. But the text can also be color printed for a brighter effect, instead of a laser engraved message.
Gardening sometimes gets a reputation as a hobby reserved for older folk. But gardens are filled with discovery and life, which is accessible to everyone. Gardening is a meditative experience that makes any home look gorgeous and freshens up the kitchen. It’s also unique, requiring special attention and tools for various plants. National Gardening Day may be new, but it’s certainly worthwhile.
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That kind of effort deserves to have support in return. A proper exchange of support and encouragement will really make the office thrive, too. Consider our formal and casual gifts alike to reward these hard-working professionals.
A little acknowledgement goes a long way. Reminding people that their work has genuine value creates a better sense of camaraderie. Desk décor can be appreciated every day as one of those reminders, inspiring workers to keep up their efforts and improve.
Desk awards serve as formal and effective recognition for a deserving employee. Our engraved glass awards are available in creative shapes and allow personal messages. This way, the award feels genuine, and not so conventional. Consider the crystal prism award, which features a unique diamond and faceted design.
We also offer a variety of custom desk name plates. Our engraved glass name plate boasts an all-purpose design for any kind of business.
The clear glass is a neutral, sleek and stylish fit for any interior design. Its transparency will also ensure the name plate isn’t disruptive, so the desk never feels cluttered.
For an alternative that isn’t so traditional, our granite name plate is both versatile and novel. Its black granite and natural flecks offer a handmade appeal rather than something too modern. Similarly, our light brown faux leather name plate has a rugged look for textile businesses and the like.
For something that can involve the entire office, perpetual plaques are a lasting investment. These award plaques don’t need to be updated as frequently. Also, many types of business must take quarterly results into account. So, consider our employee of the quarter perpetual plaque.
This plaque award is also highly flexible. There are over a dozen boards to choose from, and you can upgrade the mounting to an easel for desk and counter displays.
A personal gift may be more appropriate for co-workers, or if you’ve known the recipient for a while. These are allowed to be a little more playful, perhaps with inside jokes and office humor. If the workplace isn’t so formal to begin with, casual gifts on Administrative Professionals Day could also be helpful icebreakers.
Our custom gifts will allow you to add personalized names, messages, and art. For a business joke everyone can relate to, our custom mug makes light of exhausting meetings.
This laser engraved mug can be customized with a handle for both right and left-handed people. So can our custom travel mug, which is ideal if your colleague begins every day with coffee. The stainless steel design is durable, practical, and the body is available in six different colors.
Since this custom mug incorporates a unique laser fused engraving, hand wash is recommended.
Administrative Professionals Day may seem relatively stuffy for some. But it shouldn’t be overlooked or underappreciated any more than the professionals themselves. Exceptional work should earn a kind gesture any time of year.
Memorial Day is a federal holiday dedicated to the United States military, and will be celebrated this year on May 29th. The day has many traditions of mourning and celebration alike. Memorial Day weekend is often accompanied by a barbecue, where family and friends can remember loved ones together. However you choose to honor them, we offer dignified memorials that can be customized to fit with any tradition.
If you’d like to treasure some of your loved one’s special accomplishments, consider our custom plaques. We offer affordable plaques with a wide range of sizes, boards, and metal plating.
You can easily display the plaque on the wall with a keyhole slot, but some sizes offer a convenient easel upgrade. It can also be customized with your own text and art for a personal touch. It’s important for the plaque to present an ideal and meaningful tone.
Our plaques are suitable for more than military achievements, too. Your family or friend might have some incredible academic certificate, or perhaps a memorable community contribution. It’s possible they even appeared in the local paper.
For those who prefer traditional photos, we offer a hero military custom picture frame. It’s made from Red Alder wood, and features the US flag.
This picture frame is permanently engraved with the phrase “My Hero”. But you can also add your loved one’s name, and a second line of custom laser engraved text.
However, you may want to celebrate more than your loved one’s military service. Oftentimes, the smallest moments you shared together can resonate the most. With our custom crystal glass picture frame, you can remember any special day.
This frame has a classy, flexible design that can add warmth and cheer to match the moment. It’s ideal for everything from wedding photos and birthdays, to vacations and simple picnics.
We offer a variety of dignified memorials, both customizable and built with quality. Consider our custom memorial plaques for indoor and outdoor use alike. They’re made from black granite, and feature natural light flecks.
This granite plaque’s design feels natural and personable, yet equally professional and sleek. Its durability is practical for the garden and other vulnerable environments. These plaques are also available in very unique sizes, from 6 x 4 x .4” to 48 x 36 x 1”. Larger plaques could require skid shipping.
Our memorial granite stone pillars are similar, both in design and purpose. However, they can also be easier to fit indoors. These pillars are conveniently laser engraved on all four sides. We also provide dedicated clipart such as a cross, heart, and more.
If you customarily light a candle for your loved one, we also offer a tin candle that can be extensively personalized. They are fittingly crafted in the USA. Made from soy wax, they generally manage an average burn time of forty hours. This could last throughout the majority of Memorial Day weekend.
Select from eight different scents, to help set the proper atmosphere for mourning or joyous remembrance. For example, if winter was your loved one’s favorite season, consider the peppermint twist and fresh pine. Or, the Lavender Vanilla scent could broadly introduce a calming mood. Our tin candles are also a respectful and affordable gift for family and friends who will be mourning.
The US military always deserves more support and recognition. Memorial Day can be a difficult time for some. But it is an opportunity to appreciate both the military service of loved ones and what they meant to family and friends. You can learn more about Memorial Day itself in History’s official post, which has been consistently updated.
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National Burger Day arrives just a couple of weeks before the traditional summer season of barbecues. Firing up the grill a little early will help you beat the heat, allowing you to cook longer and more comfortably. Whatever your grilling secret is, we’ve got you covered with our 5-in-1 BBQ tool grill set.
This convenient set ensures that you can concentrate on the patties without juggling a handful of different tools. You can even have your own message and artwork laser engraved. That way, you can buy the tool set as a present, or add a year to commemorate any occasion.
However, getting the patty just right is only the beginning. Sure, your burger buns are probably going to be pre-made. But our custom cutting boards are reliable tools for chopping up lettuce and other key toppings that complement your perfect patty.
Burger toppings often involve ingredients that need to be fresh every time, like tomatoes and pickles. So, it can be worth investing in a couple of cutting boards. Our boards are built from eco-friendly bamboo, and they can also be personalized with a message.
Not everyone plans on cooking their own burgers. Some prefer to order in thanks to a tasty sale from their local burger joints, or the comfort of fast food. No matter how you’re celebrating National Burger Day, you can make it an occasion with our decorative slate cutting board.
The black slate insert can be removed for any orientation. So, it can point upright if you want to hang the board from its handle. The wood and slate design can pair well with your firewood and grill. The slate can even be laser engraved with references to National Burger Day, BBQs, your family or the neighborhood.
If you don’t feel like setting the scene, every burger deserves a good drink to wash things down. Besides, the end of spring is already warming up, and you’ll likely need something cold on the side. Consider our stainless steel bottle opener for soda and beer alike.
These flat bottle openers are durable, and they’re customizable with full color ink. Although our grill tool comes with an opener, it’s also a specialty tool and more expensive. Our custom bottle openers are ideal gifts for multiple guests. Also, beer tends to be a social drink that isn’t just reserved for eating. They’ll be able to enjoy the openers well after National Burger Day.
Our custom beer pilsner is the perfect way to keep beer cool throughout the cookout. This double-wall vacuum insulated tumbler will let guests drink when they want to.
The base will also fit in standard cup holders, so drinks can be enjoyed on the way home, too. And because BBQs can be a big occasion for families and friends, the lid is helpful to avoid spills.
National Burger Day is probably observed by restaurants more than everyday people. But it does add some warmth and easygoing fun to the Memorial Day weekend, which is also known for its barbecues. If you already have people over for the weekend, National Burger Day is another way to enjoy each other’s company. Burgers are also flexible and easy meals, sure to please everyone.
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Summer weather can be equally enjoyable and taxing. You need to keep cool if you’re more active outside. Whether you’re playing volleyball at the beach, or hiking in the sun, our insulated custom water bottle is reliably refreshing.
This 12-ounce bottle is available in 18 different colors, and it can be laser engraved with any message. Similarly, parents might consider our smaller 10-ounce custom sippy cup for the kids.
Children easily lose track of time, especially at a younger age. Also, our sippy cup has a pair of manageable handles, and the lid prevents spills. These are helpful features for travel, such as visiting family for a cookout or camping.
There are a lot of vegetables and fruits that benefit from the summer heat. Enthusiasts could be committing to a new garden this season, with peppers, tomatoes and more. If so, you could need our personalized garden signs.
These custom garden signs can help you organize your yard, and they’re available in 21 different colors. This will complement a wider variety of garden and home designs.
If you need markers for swimming this year, consider our custom titanium signs. These metal signs are durable enough to contend with an environment near coasts, pools and lakes.
Our titanium signs can be laser fused or color printed with a custom message to guide guests. This can be useful if you own a coastal business, run community events on the beach, or require safety warnings. If you rent or own a boat, it can be adorned with a new name before your next fishing trip.
Creative summer weddings are often considered ideal. The comfortable weather makes it easier to celebrate outdoors, travel, and cater. Our heart-shaped bamboo guest book is a practical and memorable gift.
Aside from any requested gifts, these custom wood signs are broadly thematic enough for any couple. It’s eco-friendly, and it can be signed with a simple permanent marker.
For something that’s less sugary, but still certain to please most, consider our bride and groom flask set. They feature a custom metal engraving with the words “bride” and “groom”, along with classy images.
These 6-ounce flasks successfully feel both formal and personal with a sleek, minimalist design. They could even be used for the couple’s first drink after the ceremony.
Summer persuades you to explore, celebrate, and perhaps even procrastinate. It has a carefree attitude, full of beginnings and discovery. If you haven’t already indulged that spirit for Memorial Day cookouts, it’s surely time to dive in.
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Academic achievements can require extensive time, dedication, money, and even travel. For those who have recently graduated or completed an engineering program, consider our certificate plaque display kits.
These certificate plaques are available in three different sizes to fit a variety of documents. The displays are an elegant way to commemorate effort and success. In a new office, this will also inspire confidence about your professional history and authority.
For educators and employers who want to award engineers, our diamond acrylic awards engraved with custom messages are an ideal choice.
These acrylic awards boast a unique design that feels both noticeable and classy. The mirror top on the base also adds some color. This layer of complexity reflects the nature of engineering. However, you can also select the silver mirror top to blend in with the glass a bit more.
Whether you’ve gotten an exciting new job, promotion, or started your own business, customizing an office can be useful. It gives the space personality, and style makes a good impression. Practical and attractive décor can also make great gifts for loved ones and friends. Our custom desk name plates are a great place to start, such as the glass name plates.
These desk name plates have a modern look that matches the innovative engineering field. The glass and freestanding design are tidy, minimalist features. Our name plates can also help create brand synergy, by including a custom logo beside your name.
Similarly, we also offer a crystal paperweight cube that can be personalized, and sits at an interesting angle. The clipped corner makes a compelling yet simple display piece.
The blocky nature of this paperweight feels like a nod to engineering math, structures, and balance. Paperweights might seem a little outdated, but they can still be useful to keep track of contracts, reports, and more. Also, the clear glass material will easily blend in with any office’s interior design.
By comparison, our personalized desk clock has more of a vintage appeal. However, thanks to its arched and mechanical design, it should serve as both a thematic and practical gift for engineers.
Between the golden pins and rosewood base, these desk clocks serve as fancy decorations. While this may be too flashy for some desks, they are still very charming. If a metal plate seems too busy, you can have custom text frosted directly into the glass.
Engineering is a complex industry, demanding a lot of adaptation and growth. Many women contribute something new altogether. Our custom patent plaques are both a sleek and formal display for patented inventions.
These plaques can be customized enough to represent the spirit of any invention. Our patent plaques are normally color printed, but you can also upgrade to a solid metal for laser engraving. Aside from office décor, patent plaques from previous graduates could serve as an inspiration in the classroom.
International Women in Engineering Day has been officially recognized by UNESCO. And it is sure to improve the field by expanding it with crucial new talent. Décor and awards, especially those with custom designs, can prove to be a very meaningful gesture. Also, any level of support could help inspire entire careers that will shift the engineering landscape.
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Many vacations involve prolonged walking, hiking, and extensive swimming. Summer heat is ideal for visiting the beach, but it can quickly become exhausting. So, it’s important for the whole family to stay hydrated on a busy trip.
Between convenient school semesters, it’s easy to bring along the kids. In fact, the entire vacation might have been put together just to take them somewhere exciting. Fortunately, you can rely on our custom sippy cup to help prevent spills and keep liquids cool.
These sippy cups hold 10 oz of liquid, so you won’t have to be concerned about constant refills. It also includes a special lid to help you avoid accidents. Complicated trips can be challenging enough to wrangle without minor hiccups.
If you’ve invited family or friends that have kids, gifting these sippy cups would be a nice gesture. They’re affordable, high quality, and practical. It can also be a creative way to get kids in the spirit of the vacation adventure. You’ll be able to customize the cup, to build anticipation and make it part of the experience.
The adults would enjoy something fun to drink with, too. Vacations are usually organized with a meticulous itinerary. So, however burdensome, you might have to wake up bright and early.
An early morning is often the easiest way to make the most of a pricey trip or catch an event. Our custom coffee mug is the perfect way to start your morning.
These mugs are stainless steel, which is durable enough for a variety of trips. Also, you don’t have to stick with our sample image. Summer is the best season to enjoy the crisp breeze, mobility, and escapism of a cruise. But you can personalize our coffee mugs with any destination or theme.
Summer break doesn’t just spell vacation for students, but also their teachers. It’s a crucial, under-appreciated, and demanding profession. Even if they don’t ultimately go on an actual trip, the season itself is a vacation. For some timely relaxation, teachers might be interested in our custom wine tumbler.
With a double-wall, vacuum insulated design, our custom wine tumblers will keep your drink cool. This is ideal for pool parties and beach parties. You can lounge in the sun longer, and don’t have to worry about spills at busy get-togethers.
Shopping plays a large role in almost any summer vacation, especially if you’re traveling. Plan ahead for souvenir purchases. And aside from merch, the local restaurants and hotel treats might also tempt you.
On the practical side, you’ll also be paying for a wide range of different transportation. And if you have business cards or tickets to a big event, it’s important not to lose them. So, consider our custom trifold wallet to keep everything together. It includes 12 credit card slots, a bill compartment, and a clear window for your license and ID.
These faux leather wallets look classy, and they’re available in 8 different colors. So, if you aren’t visiting the southwest USA, you can exchange its western look to fit any theme.
It also features both a hand wrist strap and a zipper compartment. These are sure to help keep your essentials secure. It’s easy to simply lose things that you consistently use during travel.
Alternatively, our custom keychain ID holder is simpler and more affordable. Like the full wallet, it can still be laser engraved with custom text.
This custom ID holder only has 2 credit card slots, and a simple snap closure. But it’s still an efficient way to bring the bare necessities for a night out. It’s also more ideal as a gift, if the recipient already has a wallet and doesn't necessarily want a decoy. It’s smaller, less of an obligation, and should prove useful beyond the summer vacation itself.
Once you’ve returned from a big vacation, you surely have countless pictures to sort through. There are live shows, landmarks to discover, and people to meet. It’s easy to snap away, but you don't have to reserve pictures for fleeting posts on your socials.
Whether you’ve captured the perfect selfie, or a big family photo, our faux leather picture frames are the perfect display. You can add your own art and text with full color.
You can also choose from 7 different colors for these custom picture frames. Their design is cozy, timeless, and flexible enough for all the little moments that make a trip worthwhile.
The artsy, homemade style will make it a fun gift for photographers and anyone who loves arts and crafts. But its touch of vintage appeal is also terrific for families who want to treasure when the kids were young.
Our custom metal prints are a novel combination of retro and modern styles. The design successfully emulates classic polaroid photos, and the result is both niche and nostalgic.
You can easily mount these metal prints with tape, and customize them with elegant fine text or a cozier thick font. A thicker font will likely resemble the casual sharpies used on polaroids.
Our metal prints are also ideal for celebrating longtime traditions. Many families have a tradition of going on certain trips, either local or abroad. If there are genuine polaroids of these trips, you can create heartwarming synergy with past generations.
For something a little more traditional, consider our custom bamboo picture frame. It’s a classic frame made from eco-friendly wood, offering a rustic and detailed look. The streamlined design is also more pliable alongside other décor.
Summer ordinarily begins with a humble grill in the backyard, and homemade BBQ recipes. But the advantageous weather and schedules are flexible. They allow you to plan out an imaginative summer vacation. And although it might be challenging at times, the opportunity to explore and spend time together is invaluable.
The first Sunday of August is National Sisters Day, so it’s time to shop gifts that celebrate sisterhood. This unofficial holiday is ideal for every sisterly relationship. Any small gesture, including a personalized gift, can be a meaningful opportunity to reconnect. We offer plenty of customizable products for their favorite hobbies, morning routines and more.
Most mornings begin bright and early. Your sister might enjoy leaping out of bed for a brisk run while it’s still cool. They could also be in desperate need of hot coffee to face a long day at work.
Our custom water bottle is insulated, and it includes a convenient straw for workouts. You can have any art or personalized message laser engraved onto the bottle.
This custom bottle is available in 9 popular colors, which is likely to include a favorite. It’s also a fairly broad gift, so it’ll be practical for any fan of sports. If they’ve taken up swimming for the summer, it’ll be a great relief any time of day.
You might also consider our custom coffee tumbler mug, which is available in nearly twice as many colors. It’s vacuum-insulated to keep their coffee piping hot all morning.
Coffee tumblers are practical gifts, and great for enthusiasts who regularly enjoy exploring new roasts. You can also have a personalized message laser engraved onto our mugs. Include an inside joke or childhood nickname to add a nice touch.
Wine is a delicacy, a culture unto itself with rich flavors that demand special glassware and tools. Even affordable wine can be tasty and fun to discover. Our custom bamboo wine set is eco-friendly and includes unique tools to help begin a wine hobby.
Your sister might also be a dog person, and there’s probably no better gift than making their pet happy. Consider our custom dog collar, which is available in 19\" and 23\" sizes, as well as 6 different colors.
It’s important to measure the dog beforehand, so this would be a challenging surprise. But you can certainly never buy too much for a pooch. Our dog collar features a buckle fastener and faux leather.
In addition to wine and dogs, music is easily approachable. Our Spotify-themed custom acrylic plaques allow you to frame your sister’s favorite album or artist. It also provides a chic opportunity to feature a nostalgic song that you shared together.
Losing touch with loved ones due to busy personal lives, or even squabbles, is all too common. And you needn’t reserve reaching out to them for birthdays or larger family events. National Sisters Day is a touch obscure, but that only makes it more thoughtful to celebrate, and it’s no less important.
A thoughtful and memorable date is the perfect way to celebrate National Couples Day on August 18th. Considerate gestures that show how much you understand and appreciate your partner are often the most romantic. Fortunately, we offer custom products that will set the mood for burgeoning or longtime partners alike.
Few things are more savory and charming than a homemade meal. Cooking can take a lot of effort, and it’s always unique. In addition to their favorite foods, you can show off a family favorite, or simply whip up a trendy dessert. For longtime partners, you could make the first meal you ever shared.
Our custom bamboo cutting board features eco-friendly wood, and is ideal for chopping up central ingredients in many familiar recipes.
You can also customize this board with any message or art. In this way, it’s potentially a sweet gift for anyone who regularly loves to cook and bake. Married couples might alternatively enjoy our Mr. and Mrs. cutting board , which lets you pair names, Mr., and Mrs. as needed.
Wine would pair nicely with most meals, and trying an expensive new wine together could be a genuine thrill. But even if wine itself is too on the nose for some, our rosewood wine set is still a luxurious gift.
This wine set features a rich color, natural textures, and a variety of tools. The results effectively represent wine as a hobby. This context makes our wine set more of a specialized occasion than a simple treat. As a gift, it also leaves room for future celebrations, and invites longtime couples to try a new hobby together.
Candles are another romantic staple for creating ambiance. Choosing the right scent could help complement a nice dinner theme, or craft a relaxing scene. We offer a custom tin candle with eight different scents to choose from.
You can have this custom candle laser engraved with any message on the lid and side. This is ideal for personal text that shows how you feel, or adding your partner’s name. You could also take the opportunity to be more playful, to give them a laugh.
Material things can be sentimental with the right touch. We offer a variety of customizable gifts to help complete a bright Couples Day. To begin your search, we have some more casual products that are still fun and unique.
Consider our custom person definition mug, which will let you describe three signature qualities about your partner.
This custom mug is an effective way to show how well you know someone. This includes what you enjoy most about them, or hobbies that you already share.
On the right occasion, perhaps in long-term relationships, a lighthearted joke would be charming. You might want to feel certain about that approach! Either way, a mug is also easy to take to work for a practical reminder of you.
We also have a faux leather custom date night wallet, which comes with a convenient keychain. This is an ideal gift for couples who enjoy going out. For example, it could be an invitation to visit a new restaurant or even take a weekend vacation.
This bifold wallet can also be laser engraved with your names, making it an official token of every date. Practical gifts tend to last the longest, and the appearance is both neutral and nuanced.
For couples who just shared a summer wedding, or longtime married couples, consider our custom wedding vow boards. These provide a creative opportunity for you to commemorate your vows, or perhaps even renew them.
You can have these clear acrylic vow boards frosted or color printed, and they hang via a classy twine. Whether or not your anniversary lands around Couples Day, vows last a lifetime, making these boards perpetual gifts. It’s also a touching and nostalgic way for older couples to reminisce about their early romance.
There are more than a few saccharine holidays, and some can get a little obscure. But with the right partner, every day already feels like a celebration. And National Couples Day is broad enough for every relationship to join in. Our custom gifts might seem small in nature, but they can help delight that special someone you admire and appreciate.
You’re likely to build a healthier, more productive workplace if you reward employees for Labor Day. It arrives on the first Monday of September, presenting an opportunity to recognize work that often goes under-appreciated. And with major strikes in the entertainment industry, Labor Day’s meaning is likely on everyone’s mind. Our customized gifts are professional and affordable enough to acknowledge any great work, including business owners.
Desk gifts can sometimes seem a little corny. But we offer practical and elegant options that let you add a personal touch. Identifying someone by their name, and perhaps referencing their hobbies, can make someone feel less like a number on a spreadsheet. Providing consistent gifts for everyone can also make the office feel like more of a team.
Our custom desk name plates are an excellent place to begin. We have glass desk name plates that you can have frosted or color printed with your logo and different names.
These name plates have a sleek, freestanding design that won’t create visual clutter. The smallest size, which measures 8 x 2”, only costs $31. This makes it ideal if you’re seeking something equally classy and economical for a larger staff.
Similarly, consider our custom crystal paperweights, which feature high quality jade glass . They occupy less desk space than name plates, and can be more practical.
However, you may have a smaller staff, or feel like investing in something ornate to spruce up the workplace. Our walnut desk wedge has an elaborate, yet refined design that includes a slot for business cards.
These custom desk wedges are practical for guests and promote confidence. They could also serve as a nice treat for yourself, if you recently started your business.
Still, keeping your gesture smaller is sometimes best. There are sure to be plenty of coffee fans in your office that would enjoy our custom coffee mug. These mugs can be laser engraved with a joke, name, or slogan to create something genuine and distinct.
These custom mugs are available in eight different colors. You can also have the handle fitted for left or right-handed employees alike. Further, employees can freely take the mugs home instead of feeling obliged to add them to their desk.
At times, an award is appropriate for standout workplace performances. Plaques and awards are encouraging milestones that can establish a sense of progress and accomplishment.
Our economy acrylic awards are one of our most flexible Labor Day gifts for any business. You can customize more than just a message or logo. They’re available in different shapes altogether, and you may even create your own. Additionally, you can adjust the thickness, mounting pin, or add a backing.
You can use these acrylic awards to recognize special achievements , or as broader rewards. For example, that could include the number of years an employee has dedicated to the team. Or, the entire staff could receive the award for a companywide achievement.
Our economy bamboo award plaques are a similar option, only with a rustic look. These eco-friendly alternatives also come in any shape. But they can represent more specific industries, particularly those involving design and handiwork. Further, they might sometimes feel more distinct than the traditionally sleek and modern look of an acrylic award.
Adding one of our custom perpetual plaques to the workplace can continue to reward employees beyond Labor Day. Acknowledging the employee of the month can be effective. It can also showcase regular company accomplishments to motivate the team or impress guests.
Our perpetual plaques can include up to 24 different name plate spaces. If you choose just a dozen spaces for now, we can conveniently add additional plates later on for a small charge. These perpetual awards come with a key slot hole, but an easel upgrade is available for just $3.
The latter can be helpful for displaying your plaque on the front desk of a lobby. Our outdoor perpetual plaques are great for industries that work outside, or like to display achievements to the public.
If your workplace incorporates volunteer work, perpetual plaques are a great way to recognize volunteers for supporting the community. This can encourage others to become active, and make volunteers feel more involved.
Similarly, it may be time to recognize pledges and sponsors. We offer perpetual pledge plaques, which can display as many as 120 name plates. This makes it easier for larger organizations with many sponsors.
These perpetual plaques are available with a wide range of board materials and colors. But most importantly, you can customize the art and text. You can freely list how much everyday donors have given, or how many hours volunteers have worked. That could surely inspire everyone to do more.
Labor Day carries a dense history of serious struggles that impacted business. Employers and employees alike should respect and remember those remarkable strides. Most indulge their free time to celebrate as summer winds down. But personalized gifts can be meaningful and motivational tokens of Labor Day.
If you’re a coffee enthusiast, you may want to find gifts for the perfect blend this National Coffee Day. Traditional drip coffee often helps with busy mornings. But coffee is surprisingly versatile in preparation and flavors. It’s both cozy and thrilling, and a warm delight for fall. From potent espresso to latte art, coffee can be a complex hobby. Our custom gifts can help you indulge and celebrate National Coffee Day on September 29th.
Mugs and tumblers might seem like more of an obligation than a treat. But they’re both practical and engaging with some personal customization. We offer special insulation, handles and lids for you to finish your coffee anywhere, anytime.
Our custom bistro coffee mug has the classic, open design for relaxing with your coffee and admiring it. You can appreciate detailed latte art, the whipped cream of a vienna, or dig into an affogato. You can have your own message and logo laser engraved onto the side.
You can choose from six different colors, and customize the handle for left or right-handed use. This is especially helpful if you’re browsing gifts for friends or family. If you run a business, this is a broad and affordable gift for the entire staff.
You might also consider our coffee tumbler mug. It features a stainless steel design, clear lid, and insulation. This makes it more ideal for the workplace than a ceramic bistro mug. It’s also relatively small, and available in a wider range of 16 unique colors.
If you plan on visiting lots of family for the holidays, our stainless steel travel mug is also a convenient choice. It boasts the same durability as our tumbler, but adds the signature lid and shape for sipping on the go.
Coffee is enjoyable by itself, but there are many natural complements. Countless appliances and devices help with unique drinks, from a French Press to milk frothers. But it could be time to spice up your basics, such as worn coasters, which are easier to replace.
Our personalized bamboo coasters are available in packs of four, and nestled in a stylish storage caddy. Like our custom wood plaques, these coasters are also eco-friendly.
These bamboo coasters are a smaller investment that you can still customize with laser engraved or color-printed text. Also, the natural design is likely reminiscent of your favorite café.
Similarly, we also offer a set of four granite coasters. These are a much bolder selection, and they come with rubber feet to avoid damaging surfaces. The black design with natural flecks will resemble fresh coffee beans. As a result, the coasters feel equally striking, rustic and down-to-earth.
National Coffee Day is perfectly positioned for your fall redecoration. Sprucing up the room is a fun way to celebrate coffee if you aren’t interested in customizing drinkware.
Our slate stone and easel is a charming, unique piece of home décor that could imitate a café menu. You could personalize it by pairing family names with their favorite drinks. Or, you could commit to fake pricing for an authentic touch.
The novelty of this décor makes a great impression without cluttering the area. So, it’s also an excellent surprise, and it can be laser engraved or color printed for vibrant artwork.
Fall is the season of pumpkin spice, a seasonal staple in most cafés. If you’ve had enough caffeine for the day, you can still enjoy the aroma with our custom tin candle. In addition to several other scents, it’s available in pumpkin spice.
This soy candle is nearly half the price of our custom jar candles, and can still feature personal text. As Halloween approaches, it might be time to stock up on pumpkin-themed treats.
National Coffee Day may not have the scope or personal meaning of some other holidays. But it’s certainly a charming excuse to admire how coffee can be more than a morning routine. A dedicated holiday is the perfect opportunity to discover the blends, styles, and spirit.
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Teachers spend plenty of time behind a desk, where they keep many essentials, from paperwork to coffee. But a custom gift for their desk can be a motivational reminder that the students and their parents genuinely care.
Our themed great teacher picture frame lists a variety of key qualities that make some educators truly special.
Crafted from Red Alder wood, you can customize the first line of the frame with the teacher’s name. With the second, you can add the grade and school, or a personal message. For example, you could mention that the gift is from the entire class, to include everyone.
Our wood apple sign is also ideal for their desk. While apples might seem considerably old-fashioned, they do remain a wholesome symbol of appreciation.
These custom wood signs are conveniently sized at just 5\" x 4 1/2\". The material is eco-friendly, and you can have them laser engraved with the teacher’s name. The freestanding design looks tidy, and the arithmetic theme is both clever and unique.
Similarly, you might consider our cutout apple door sign. Teachers will be able to decorate the door to the classroom or their personal office with these custom wood signs.
This classy door sign hangs via twine, and the natural textures are sure to complement the students’ desks. However, it is more of an obligation, so you might ask about this beforehand.
Teachers may need to keep their morning coffee warm, or stay hydrated with cool water throughout the day. Consider our school essentials tumbler, which features a double-wall vacuum insulated design and artwork of school supplies.
This adorable tumbler includes a silicone straw, to avoid spills in a workplace environment with younger students. But this gesture can also be enjoyed at home.
The Holidays are quickly approaching, so a personalized ornament might be suitable for some teachers. We offer an apple and ruler ornament, which boasts the same eco-friendly wood as our bamboo signs.
This ornament can be laser engraved with the teacher’s name, the year, and the sender. It’s also consistent with our other apple-themed gifts above. So, they could easily be bundled together as a collective gift from the kids or parents.
Seeking an appropriate gift for a college or university professor may need to feel less casual. Without losing the personal touch, we offer a variety of custom desk name plates. Our engraved glass name plates have a sleek, neutral design that will fit most settings and professions.
These custom name plates are glass, which can avoid creating visual clutter. And because they’re freestanding, they could potentially double as paperweights.
But perhaps you’d prefer something less noticeable. Our engraved pen set is stylish, and the professor wouldn’t need to display anything in their personal office. Additionally, it’d be practical for grading and other busywork.
The United Nations has recognized World Teachers’ Day for decades. Each year has a unique theme, and UNESCO’s official site explains that 2023 concentrates on reversing the teacher shortage. These ambitious goals often triumph with the support of everyday people. So, investing in your teachers, as they invest in their students, could legitimately make a difference.
A custom plaque is a great way to recognize and honor someone's achievements, contributions, or milestones. From anniversaries to outstanding community service, there are so many reasons, ways, and words to express appreciation.
If you've struggled to know just the right words for a special occasion or inscription on a plaque, you’ve come to the right place! We have assembled some excellent ways to effectively communicate your appreciation, admiration, or recognition for a range of occasions. Make sure that you include the name of the person you appreciate and, when possible, a date to signify when they received the plaque.
Here are some ideas for why you might want to award someone with a custom plaque and what you can have inscribed to convey the appreciation you feel. Use one of these or be inspired to come up with your own, unique message.
When an employee does a great job and you want to show your appreciation, a custom plaque is an impactful gesture. A full-color walnut-printed plaque is a great choice for this kind of award.
Here’s what you can say:
● For exceptional work and a job well done
● Your hard work is deeply appreciated
● Your hard work makes a huge difference. Thank you for what you do!
● We couldn’t have pulled off the [...] project without you—your creativity and problem-solving saved the day. Thank you!
Honor individuals who are retiring after a long and successful career, commemorating their contributions and achievements. A clock plaque is a great reminder that their time is now theirs. Here are some inscriptions you could use:
● You’re off the clock for good now—we will miss you!
● You’re off the clock and on to fishing! Congratulations on your retirement.
● Thank you for all the time you spent with us. We wish you all the best in your retirement!
● Congratulations on a wonderful career. We wish you all the best in your retirement!
● It’s all your time now! Congratulations on your retirement!
● Cheers to your second act! May it be even more fantastic than the first.
Celebrate significant personal milestones such as weddings, partnerships, or anniversaries. Here are some words that would be appropriate for some of those occasions:
● Every year you’ve been with the company makes the company better! Congratulations on your tenure!
● Mary and Thomas May you build a blissful life together
● [Company Name]: To a prosperous and meaningful partnership Founded in 2023
Honor individuals who have made a positive impact on their community through volunteer work, charitable initiatives, or advocacy efforts. A circular glass plaque would be a perfect gesture of recognition. Here are some examples of wording that would work for such a plaque:
● For your selfless service to our beloved community, you have our gratitude
● For the lives that you’ve touched through your selfless service, we thank you
● Our community is a better place because of you—we appreciate your service
● You make our quirky community even weirder, and we would like to formally thank you for that!
Recognize those who have dedicated themselves to helping others and making the world a better place. Here are some words to express admiration for someone who selflessly serves:
● When the people needed it most, you showed up. Thank you for your selfless service.
● Your selflessness is sincerely felt and makes a difference.
● Thank you for giving so selflessly. You are deeply appreciated.
You don’t have to host a Dundees Awards to show your employees that you appreciate them.
Having an employee appreciation plaque is a great way to recognize your staff and the wonderful things they do to keep the company running smoothly. Consider a perpetual plaque that can be added to month after month, quarter by quarter, or year over year:
An engraved aluminum plaque is a great way to show appreciation for leadership and mentorship in the office. Here are some examples of wording for that kind of plaque:
Acknowledge those who have demonstrated exceptional leadership skills, motivating and guiding their teams to achieve remarkable outcomes.
● We wouldn’t get very far without great leaders like you. Thank you for forging ahead and showing us the way!
● Without great leaders, we would be lost. Thank you for taking the reins while we were growing.
● Great leaders make great companies and communities. Thank you for what you do!
Recognize individuals who have served as valuable mentors, providing guidance and support to help others grow and succeed.
● Every company needs great mentors who can help teach and train. We’re grateful for your help!
● Mentors ensure that training is effective and thorough. Thank you for taking the time to keep our team on track!
● Communities need mentor figures to help the underprivileged. We are grateful for your service and support!
A plaque intended to dedicate a place, an intention, or an endeavor can add meaning and significance and thank you plaque wording and dedications can be as specific as you like. Here are some ideas for dedicatory plaque inscriptions:
● With thanks to the many donors who made this exhibit possible. May all who visit be inspired.
● All gave some, some gave all. We humbly dedicate this park in reverence for the soldiers who bravely fought and died. Your sacrifice is recognized with reverence and gratitude.
● [Company Name] May all who work here bring their genius to bear and contribute to our overall success. You are the ones who keep us going.
Every student wants to know they are on the right track. Make sure you keep the fire of learning bright by acknowledging great students and academic progress.
Award students who have achieved the highest academic performance in their class or school. A bamboo plaque would make a great statement, along with a thoughtful inscription:
● Your hard work is paying off. Great work in your academic career!
● We applaud your academic dedication—keep it up!
Recognize researchers or scholars who have made significant contributions to their field through groundbreaking research.
● Breakthroughs are made by knowledgeable, persistent people. Congratulations on your discoveries!
● Thank you for your outstanding contribution to science and innovation.
● Your research and contributions have been felt throughout the scientific community—we applaud you!
Everyone wants to be an MVP. When an exceptional athlete comes along, be sure to keep them going with encouragement. A glass plaque with a heartfelt inscription could be just the thing to inspire more greatness:
● You’ve led us to victory once again! Here’s to a long and fruitful [sport] career!
● Way to go on your success in [sport]. We are excited to see where this takes you!
● Keep going and pushing yourself. We believe in you!
Remember, the key to a meaningful custom plaque is tailoring it to the individual's achievements and contributions. Depending on the accomplishment, the individual, and the context, you can be as specific, as silly, as serious, or as profound as you like. Personalized messages and designs make awards meaningful and memorable.
If you would like advice on how to choose the right award or have questions about wording for customized plaques and inscriptions, please reach out–we would love to talk!
Medical Assistants Day is part of an annual week of recognition, so it’s time to support these healthcare professionals with gifts and more. The day will be celebrated on October 18th this year. Medical Assistants can go under-appreciated, though they are fundamental to any clinic and often represent its face. We have formal and friendly gifts alike, for the office and home, to return the same kindness that Medical Assistants provide.
Healthcare clinics can require some challenging hours, and coffee is often a tasty solution. For family and friends working in the growing Medical Assistant field, consider our stethoscope coffee tumbler. It’s vacuum insulated to keep their coffee hot through the longest workdays.
Tumblers can sometimes appear a little impersonal. But you can have any name laser engraved into the surface of our custom tumbler, woven into the stethoscope image. And its design celebrates the general field of medicine, so it should match any Medical Assistant’s responsibilities.
Name tags naturally benefit any workplace, establishing trust and familiarity between staff and guests. However, the quality or absence of these tags can be quite revealing. Refreshing or upgrading your staff’s name tags can make them more legible and stylish. This would equally reflect how professional and neighborly your office is.
We offer a variety of metal name tags, such as our titanium medical name tags. They attach with a simple bar pin, and they’re available in five different materials.
These custom engraved tags can be laser fused or color printed to feature your logo. However, if you have a much larger staff, this option may not be suitable. We have more affordable plastic medical name tags in 21 different colors, all of which can be laser engraved.
Medical education is widely renowned, and definitely worth celebrating. So, our certificate plaques are an excellent formal or personal gift. Similar to name tags, acknowledging special achievements with a certificate plaque will generate trust with patients.
Our custom certificate kits are both classy and cozy. They feature clear plexiglass with gold tacks, and a board mounting of your choice.
These plaques are also the perfect gift for friends and family who have recently completed a milestone. This could include earning their first certificate, a new academic award, or committing a certain number of years at the office.
In any workplace, it can be all too easy to overlook essential employees. As flu season approaches, it couldn’t be more timely to recognize the Medical Assistants in our lives. They sustain a functioning, healthy workplace. The AAMA has more details and observance suggestions for Medical Assistants Recognition Week 2023.
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Baking pumpkin pie for a sweet family dessert is a common fall tradition. And Halloween lands on a Tuesday this year, so some may plan on celebrating the weekend before. Since cooking takes some careful planning too, consider our custom aluminum pie pan.
This pan comes in a standard size to accommodate most recipes, and the lid is available in five different colors. However, a red-colored lid would certainly be appropriate for Halloween.
You can also add any custom message or artwork to the lid. This is a great opportunity to match it with a Jack O’ Lantern. Or, you can add a name for an October birthday gift. You can use pie pans year-round for all sorts of occasions.
Growing pumpkins for the season can be tough, and they’re worth showing off. You can define clear walking paths for guests, and mark special pumpkins by displaying our custom bamboo garden signs.
These custom wood signs are the perfect tool for separating pumpkins that you want to eat, carve, or display. The rustic design will also line up with your wild pumpkins, and the material is eco-friendly. We offer both 10” and 20” garden stakes, which is great for readability and telling areas apart at a glance.
Pumpkin contests are always popular this time of year, highlighting their size or Jack O’ Lantern designs. Consider our custom oval glass award, which has the perfect shape and includes a classy iron stand.
Contests often have different categories, but you can have any message color printed or frosted on our glass awards. Such contests are all in good fun to engage and unite the community, but they can still be very meaningful. Engraved glass awards make a stylish impression and add a professional tone. If you recently won a contest yourself, we also offer a certificate plaque display kit for home.
Pumpkin Day may be adjacent to Halloween, and more obscure, but it’s still a fun seasonal delight. Pumpkins are uniquely harvested during fall, so they’re a natural ingredient for festivities. They have a unique appearance and nuanced flavor, perfect for many different treats and décor. That includes all the pumpkin spice in coffee and candles. Pumpkins are a tradition, and that means they create sweet memories of carving and dessert.
Office style is crucial for first impressions, and Small Business Saturday is an excellent opportunity to invest in yourself. Local businesses add invaluable character to the community because they reflect the owners’ unique personality. It’s important to show off your own, and compete with mainstream Black Friday events. We offer professional and practical office products that will reinvigorate your business just in time.
Although technology can feel cumbersome at times, it’s still an excellent tool for marketing. It’s also a notable point of convenience for casual guests. Potential new customers that only step in for Small Business Saturday will appreciate simple phone interactions.
QR technology is a swift, unobtrusive way for people to catalog and return to a brand. So, consider our custom Facebook Sign. These plastic signs include a QR code that links to your official Facebook page.
Our laser engraved Facebook Signs are available in 21 different colors and a range of pragmatic sizes. For example, the 4x4” size is an inexpensive countertop option. You can also upgrade your order to include a mounting. Then, you can easily display these engraved signs on entryways or other attention-grabbing locations.
If you want more flexibility, our custom QR tags are an excellent alternative. You can’t adjust these plastic engraved tags for significantly larger sizes, like the Facebook sign. However, you can freely link to any page, from your business’ official site to glowing customer reviews.
You can personalize these custom engraved tags with your own text and logo for brand synergy. They’re also available in just as many colors as the Facebook Sign, to match any desired theme. Small tags are good company for shelves, countertops, card-holders, and other small areas.
It’s important for the work environment to reflect your professionalism and hard work. The attitude of your office can quickly establish trust with customers and clients. So, investing in desk adornments and displays for your qualifications can be very useful.
We offer certificate plaque display kits for your walls, with clear plexiglass and secure gold tacks. This is a classy way to demonstrate your ability with a nuanced approach.
These certificate plaques are perfect for academic achievements, awards, or even acknowledgments from the community paper. You can choose from multiple unique mounting boards to fit any industry theme.
If your work demands extensive travel, you might also consider our certificate presentation folders. These are tactfully embellished folders that stand with a built-in easel. You can easily transport them, unlike traditional certificate plaques. They’re also suitable for countertops and desks.
Our rosewood landscape clock makes a niche, noticeable statement without coming off pretentious. It doubles as a justifiable tool and attractive desk ornament. Its unique design also allows you to add your logo and text to an accompanying metal plate.
These custom clocks have an equally rustic and elegant appeal. They’re available in silver, gold, or white aluminum, though you can upgrade for other options. It’s an efficient way to keep the office formal while making it cozier and friendlier.
If your office style has a modern interior design, our laser engraved custom glass clocks might be more suitable. Its transparency will prevent clutter, but the novelty of its design is no less compelling.
We also offer a variety of custom desk name plates. You might consider upgrading your current name plate to our personalized walnut desk wedge. It includes a convenient card slot for guests and clients to use following a brief visit or meeting.
Alternatively, our cut out desk plate is an excellent choice for something more unexpected. These custom name plates are especially ideal for artistic and creative industries. They boast a minimalist and freestanding design that creates depth. The design is memorable without feeling informal, altogether.
Small businesses have the unique opportunity to concentrate on quality over quantity, which warrants some office style updates. However, they also help create a sense of community, uplifting their hometown. Small Business Saturday is a meaningful chance to invest in yourself, friends, and family. You can learn more about Small Business Saturday and how to celebrate via the official SBA page.
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As the end of each year approaches, it’s customary to acknowledge standout contributions. This may involve the most number of hours committed, or even the largest donation.
Our economy-level custom perpetual plaques are an inexpensive option for lobbies and more. They come with 12 spaces, fitting each month of the year. However, they can also reference multiple categories, the top dozen volunteers, and more.
Perpetual awards are a great way to involve more people, keep momentum in your cause, and motivate volunteers. But they’re often most efficient when shared with many. Instead, you might prefer something more personal for individuals.
We have a variety of custom engraved plaques for any volunteer. Our granite stone awards are equally rustic and formal, with eye-catching natural light flecks and classy metal plates.
These plaque awards are available in five different metals, from standard brass to titanium. So, you can customize them for any desk, and any cause.
If you’re seeking something more traditional and flexible, consider our basic custom award plaques. They include a keyhole for wall mounting, though you can also upgrade to an easel for desks. The boards are also available in a wider range of options, such as wood, marble, and glass.
The holiday season naturally encourages people to give. This helps reinforce International Volunteer Day, and promotes more events designed to raise awareness. We have essentials for attending a college campus event, or planning your own community get-together. Events often benefit from an appealing, convenient stand.
Firstly, you can attract potential volunteers with a professional and creative sign. You can add any message, art, and logo to our custom engraved plastic sign. This way, you’ll stand out and efficiently convey your message or cause.
These versatile engraved signs come in 21 unique colors, and even different shapes. We also have extensive sizing options, including signs as large as 48 x 24”. They’ll fit with any resource materials and other stand details.
Name tags and QR tags are also an effective way to create friendliness and efficiency for event guests. Our custom plastic engraved tags can easily build brand synergy with your signs. You’ll also look more personable and inviting.
Investing in a QR code label will make it easy for passersby to quickly revisit your organization’s website. This is especially handy for events, when browsing guests may be interested in your stand, but also short on time.
These engraved plastic tags are available in just as many colors as our signs and tags. They’ll also conserve room on a small event stand, or wherever you advertise your organization. Our laser engraved QR tags also happen to be on sale through November 30th, 2023, arriving just in time for Volunteer Day.
Personalized prizes can be fun and meaningful incentives to drum up new and returning volunteers. There are many different programs to support, from food and clothing drives to school benefits.
To award a bake sale or food drive winner for the most sales or hours, consider our custom slate cutting board.
This decorative board may not be applicable for cooking, but it’s a niche and charming kitchen accent. Consequently, this choice is family-friendly and cozy. It can be laser engraved with the winner’s name, the year, and other notable details.
Our custom maple pen set is also a memorable prize, though more appropriate for academic and formal volunteer work. It can represent business and studies, for volunteering at the library or other city services.
A globally recognized holiday is always helpful to gain real traction with volunteer work. It can sometimes seem a bit daunting, or even awkward, for some to commit to their community. But International Volunteer Day is large and dense enough to connect with most. It’s best to plan ahead if you want to successfully raise awareness and spirits as the holiday season rolls around.
The first day of winter 2023 is quickly approaching, so it’s wise to seek out fresh decor and unique gifts for the holidays. Winter’s rough weather and busy travels can become overwhelming, at times. But it does encourage unity, giving, and appreciation. We have toasty candles, kitchenware, and plenty of Christmas gifts to personalize for all your family and friends.
The winter season is full of many different holidays, but everyone dresses appropriately for the bitter cold. Many areas have already seen their first snow. Our custom hangers can be laser engraved to match someone’s favorite coat, or complement a stylish new gift.
These custom hangers have a solid maple wood design, resulting in a classy and niche present. It includes notches and a PVC grip to help support thicker, comfortable coats that accompany winter.
You can also use these hangers year-round, and the natural texture is suitable for any closet or holiday. So, they are among our most flexible gifts.
Candles also make nice reinforcements for the fireplace through winter. Our custom tin candles are available in multiple scents, including peppermint twist. This can spice up the living room with the season’s traditional aroma.
Snowflakes are a unique and playful perk of winter. Embrace these chilly, seasonal delights with our custom snowflake door hanger. This is a broader way to show your winter spirit. This offers a natural, friendly welcome for every kind of celebration.
This cozy door hanger hangs with twine and provides a rustic, intricate design. It’s also crafted with eco-friendly wood, and features a customizable monogram letter in the center.
A home-cooked meal is the hallmark of many big celebrations. Baking in the kitchen can also go a long way for heating up the home. It’s the season for gingerbread houses, gingerbread loaves, fresh pies and more.
Cooking ahead of time is always a good idea. So, consider our personalized aluminum cake pan to house your favorite holiday recipes of the year.
This custom pan comes with a teal lid, which naturally complements an icy winter theme. However, you can adjust the message and artwork as needed. The pan measures 9 x 13”, and 2 1/2” deep, which is convenient for many traditional recipes.
Christmas tree ornaments are a terrific opportunity to express yourself. With our new custom acrylic ornaments, you can add family photos and more. These ornaments have a more elaborate design, with depth and vibrant colors. They also hang with a classic red ribbon.
Our acrylic ornaments are available in nine unique shapes. This includes a dog bone for pooches, or a broader paw print. Pet owners will be happy to remind you that animals are family. An ornament featuring pictures of the family pets would be perfect for anyone who loves animals.
Finding the perfect tree is a classic Christmas tradition. However, it’s also fun to assemble the perfect lineup of Christmas-themed movies with cheer and moral reflection. Our custom Christmas movie mug is an excellent choice for anyone who loves a good movie marathon.
This mug is suitable for all your festive drinks, including eggnog. Hot chocolate is another wintry staple, since it helps oppose the frosty weather. Fortunately, our traditional mug is microwave safe. You can also have any name laser engraved for gifting.
Families catch up, share gifts, and make many other rewarding memories together over the holidays. Instead of stockpiling memorable photos on your phone or socials, consider our Christmas tree picture frame.
Our themed picture frame measures 6 x 4”, and features eco-friendly bamboo wood. Picture frames may be considered an older tradition, but Christmas encourages tradition and nostalgia.
That includes baking fresh cookies for Santa. Our custom cookies for Santa sign celebrates the wholesome magic of the season.
These engraved wood signs also hang with twine, creating a rustic and vintage accent. They can also be laser engraved with any child’s name. It’s an easy and festive way to encourage kids to believe, and anticipate Christmas morning.
The winter season can feel overbearing and rugged, at times. But it’s also full of holidays, cozy meals, and natural wonder. Simple decorations and gifts can genuinely make an uplifting gesture with a personal touch.
Pie is a classic comfort food worth celebrating on National Pie Day, and we have custom kitchenware for baking and more. Since pies can be sweet or savory, they’re flexible enough for any time of day, and a variety of drinks. The unofficial holiday arrives on January 23rd, so you can indulge a New Year’s resolution to take up cooking. Or, you can revisit family recipes for a taste of home. We offer products for all your sweet memories and new hobbies.
Buying pies directly can be easier, and even support local businesses. However, few things are as tasty or meaningful as a homemade recipe. Whether you’re just learning to bake or trying trendy new desserts, our custom pie pans are an ideal tool.
These pans are available in five different colors, and come with standard measurements at 9” and 1.5” deep. You can also have the lid laser engraved with any artwork or message.
This presents an excellent opportunity to enshrine a family recipe directly into the lid. It would certainly serve as a memorable birthday or housewarming gift. And they’d certainly have an easier time finding the recipe during prep.
Not all pies are ideal for breakfast or dessert. There are many savory pies, featuring proteins, which are preferable as complete meals. And your options go well beyond traditional chicken pot pies. If you’ll be dicing a variety of meats for National Pie Day, our custom cutting boards are sure to please.
These custom cutting boards are eco-friendly, with materials sourced from renewable bamboo. And although most kitchens already have a cutting board, ours can be laser engraved, just like the pie lid.
This can be helpful when engraving longer pie recipes or larger images. They’re more likely to fit, and also be legible. However, bear in mind that cutting on the engraved areas can affect your design. Fortunately, we also offer bigger cutting boards as an alternative for more room.
Friendly contests can also be a fun way to celebrate National Pie Day. This can involve a simple pitch-in at work, a community get-together with neighbors, and more. Whether participants try to bake the best pie, or eat the most pies, consider our custom acrylic awards.
These engraved acrylic awards are available at a low, economic price for casual events. But the transparent design and pin mounting still look like a professional incentive to win.
Our custom acrylic awards are also available in several unique shapes, including a circle. This would be perfect for representing pie in your contests.
Sweet pies are delectable treats to wake up to, or end the evening with. They regularly include fruit, whipped cream, and other sweet toppings. Meanwhile, dense savory pies are often best in the afternoon, or at dinner. So, each meal will likely require a very different drink.
Many prefer to begin their morning with a hot cup of coffee. Pairing it with a slice of pie is an American diner classic, perhaps calling Twin Peaks to mind. Coffee and pie are natural complements, since coffee invites milk and cream to begin with.
The heat also serves as an excellent contrast with cool, sugary pie. Fortunately, our custom coffee tumbler mug will keep your coffee warm with a vacuum-insulated design.
These mugs are available in over a dozen unique colors. You can also customize it with any name or pie references for a gift. And if you happen to have busy mornings, the lid and handle will prove convenient after you finish your pie.
An afternoon pie might pair with something thicker, like hot chocolate, or a refined drink like tea. Tea is a particularly flexible choice around lunchtime. Our custom bistro mug features a ceramic, open design that is ideal for stirring and steeping alike.
This custom mug holds a traditional 16 oz, and the ceramic can still be laser engraved with a personal message. It also has a more casual, rustic look that will agree with most coffee and dining tables.
Celebratory dinners often involve wine, romantic or otherwise. Wine is a versatile, elegant drink that easily shakes hands with fruit-based pies. That’s especially true for home-baked pies with rich flavors. Our custom wine tumblers are an ideal selection for drinking wine while maintaining a cozy mood.
These stemless wine tumblers are easy to handle, and insulated to prevent you from affecting the temperature. You can also choose from two different sizes and a wide range of colors, perhaps to match your pie pan.
National Pie Day may be an obscure and unofficial holiday, but it’s still a delightful excuse to treat yourself and others. Kitchenware is also an investment that everyone can enjoy well beyond pie, making it a highly flexible gift. A custom touch also serves up an opportunity to celebrate the history or future of cooking in your family.
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Gifts from close friends and family can often be the most meaningful gesture. You’ve probably already supported a physician you know through their previous academic and workplace achievements.
A custom gift with inside jokes and a specific name is a fun way to recognize their ongoing work. To draw attention directly to Women Physicians Day, consider our medical-themed custom coffee tumbler.
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Being a physician can demand tough workplace hours. So, coffee for early mornings and late nights could be very helpful. Our custom tumblers are double-wall vacuum insulated to keep your coffee hot well after serving.
If you know a physician who has recently started their new career, consider our custom hippocratic oath plaque. The oath is a major milestone and a longstanding, potent message about the important work physicians do.
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These custom plaques can feature unique names and messages. They can also be laser engraved if you upgrade to a solid metal.
There are now other oaths and codes for modern physicians. But the Hippocratic Oath remains a historic and powerful statement to display in any office or home. It’s also iconic and broad enough if you’re feeling unsure about potential gifts.
Sprucing up the workplace is an easy way to raise awareness among employees and the community. National Women Physicians Day presents an opportunity to update staff attire with our stainless steel name tags.
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These metal name tags offer a professional look that patients can trust and connect with. While they are a smaller gesture, they’re also permanent, and prove you will invest in hard-working physicians.
Similarly, you can recognize longtime staff and celebrate new talent alike with our engraved acrylic awards. They are ideal for acknowledging an employee of the month or other career milestones, like years committed.
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These custom acrylic awards have an ornate, reflective base, but the design remains classy. They’re likely to agree with any office desk style.
To commemorate your staff, you can take a group photo of women physicians and proudly display it with our custom aluminum photo prints. It’s an effective way to inspire, as well as promote confidence in patients and guests.
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These photo prints have a modern design to complement most medical workplaces. You can also choose from sizes between 4 x 4\" and 10 x 10\", which is ideal for wall display.
National Women Physicians Day can sometimes be overlooked and undervalued, itself. Although it represents a significant historical achievement, women physicians deserve a lot more support. Custom gifts and workplace upgrades are simple ways to address their annual day, encourage loved ones, and invite more women to pursue the field.
If you’re planning on a romantic night in with your partner for Valentines Day, you can cook up their favorite meal. It’s a thoughtful, personal gesture that will likely require real effort. That dedication can prove more meaningful than traditional gifts . We offer a variety of products and custom gifts to help set the scene for a memorable evening.
It’s customary to spend the night out with a fancy restaurant reservation for Valentine’s Day. The setting and meals are ready to go, reducing potential hiccups. However, home can offer more privacy and comfort. Preparing your own romantic mood and dinner are excellent gifts.
So, consider our custom bamboo cutting board, a stylish way to prep vegetables and more. It measures 11 3/8 by 8 5/8\", a versatile size to assemble multiple courses for dinner.
These cutting boards feature eco-friendly bamboo, and you can have them laser engraved with personal messages. This can reference your partner, Valentine’s Day itself, or even an inside joke. For married couples and newlyweds, you can also consider a wedding gift cutting board.
Our aluminum pie pans are a flexible tool for savory pies at dinner, or a light dessert to round out the evening. There are many easy pie recipes that beginners can manage too. A fruit pie with sweet toppings could be an easygoing way to wind down.
The lids for our personalized pie pans are available in five different colors. However, red would be appropriate for Valentine’s Day, and you can also add laser engraved messages.
Wine is both an elegant drink and hobby, so it’s a natural addition for romantic meals. We offer a personalized rosewood wine set, which boasts a classy design and includes unique tools.
This wine set has excellent presentation, suitable for any bottle of wine. The unusual hobby tools add atmosphere, and they also tidy up the serving process.
If you’re looking for something that’s more cozy than lavish, you might be interested in our stemless wine tumbler set. This pair of red wine tumblers features the phrase “yours” and “mine” together. The tumblers also include your custom names.
These wine tumblers aren’t so formal, but the design is still cute and convenient. They can help prevent spills on the couch if you’re planning on a binge or movie night together.
Scented candles might seem a little old-fashioned for some, but a personal touch goes a long way. They remain a staple of Valentine’s Day, for gentle lighting and a fun aroma. Consider our custom tin candles, available in eight unique scents. Some highlights for the holiday include Peony Rose and Lavender Vanilla.
These custom candles feature a standard 8 oz. size that’s ideal for dining and coffee tables. Also, both the lid and the side can be laser engraved with a personal name or Valentine’s message.
Preparing a full evening is surely a fine gift on its own. However, you’ll likely be interested in further gifts beyond the kitchenware, to complement the occasion.
Our Spotify-themed custom acrylic plaques are stylish and unique, full of details that resemble a genuine music app. These plaques can display your partner’s favorite song, album cover, and even the song duration.
Music plays a big role in self-expression and everyday life. Songs often take on special meaning, marking special relationships and moments. So, you can select a romantic song for our acrylic plaques. They can hang with twine or stand on a pin for easy display.
If our custom plaques are a little too elaborate for your Valentine’s Day, there are more casual options, too. Couples can feel connected after leaving for work with our “I Love You” coffee tumbler set.
Our pair of custom tumblers have a connecting art design that’s equally cute and practical. Most people enjoy some caffeine for early mornings and late nights at the office. The red and white color scheme is also thematic for Valentine’s Day.
Similarly, our “I’m So Glad We Swiped Right” custom bistro mug is a lighthearted and charming little gift. With a playful font and bright red theme, this is a cute celebration of how you might’ve met your partner.
Although the mug features an existing phrase, you can still have it laser engraved with your own unique names. You might also use the open-faced bistro mug design as a fun desktop ornament, to hold essentials at work.
There are many traditional gifts for Valentine’s Day, like flowers or candy, and they’re certainly enjoyable. But something personal always makes a touching statement. Our custom gifts can help you express yourself in an honest and thoughtful way, seriously or playfully. And investing in your time together is certainly worthwhile.
A healthy workplace is invaluable, so Employee Appreciation Day is the perfect opportunity to recognize and rally great workers. It’s celebrated on the first Friday of every March, which lands on the first this year. Custom products can be a thoughtful way to encourage, inspire, and unify your team. We have all the office décor and gifts you’ll need to acknowledge hard work.
It is both appropriate and worthwhile to reward employees that put in extra effort and uphold company values. It shows that you value your dedicated staff, and don’t see them as numbers on a spreadsheet.
Awarding an outstanding performance with our Employee of the Month plaque can create a concrete sense of accomplishment. They are both affordable and classy, with a highly versatile design.
Naturally, you can customize the employee’s name, company name, and date of presentation. But you can also customize the board, metal plate material, and even the mounting for these award plaques.
This allows you to invest more time in the award, which ensures it will feel sincere. By comparison, ordinary plaque awards are more likely to seem like a hollow corporate gesture.
Alternatively, you might want something that isn’t just for an individual employee. Displaying an ongoing award in the office for everyone to see will offer year-round recognition. It may also invite other employees to work harder and join the plaque. So, also consider our Employee of the Month perpetual plaques.
These perpetual awards come with a keyhole mounting, but you can also upgrade to an easel for countertops, such as the front desk.
The design features obligatory space for all twelve months of the year. However, you can decide how many plates to purchase right away. Later on, you can reorder each new plate for $21 apiece.
Awards are fairly traditional for Employee Appreciation Day. But with our awards and plaques, you’ll have more control to create something genuine. You can acknowledge an employee’s years served, exciting new promotions, or retiring icons.
Some offices even hold friendly contests for Employee Appreciation Day. Others involve the staff to celebrate the success of the company itself, observing how employees contributed to unique milestones.
Consider our brand-new freestanding acrylic awards to celebrate notable people and occasions.
These printed acrylic awards are available in several different shapes, and support full color ink. You can even choose an award in the shape of the number one, for company anniversaries or first-place winners.
You might be seeking something even more affordable, perhaps for a larger staff. We also offer economy-priced engraved acrylic awards with a pin mounting.
If you want to reward all of your employees this year, you can upgrade their offices with unique décor. Sprucing up the workplace can add style and company synergy. It’s also a less competitive approach that emphasizes unity.
Our custom paperweights are practical, classy gifts for Employee Appreciation Day.
Paperweights can help organize desk essentials and key paperwork, such as contracts and proposals for meetings. They’re a formal, small gift that won’t take up much desk space. They are also quite affordable, which is beneficial for larger companies.
You can have our jade glass paperweights laser engraved or color printed to properly represent any logo. Adding individual names and unique messages with inside jokes would make a real statement.
Similarly, consider updating your offices with custom desk name plates. Investing in new, customized name plates can give employees a sense of progress. It also makes a better impression on clients and other guests. This can be especially beneficial for new and smaller businesses.
These custom name plates have a glass design that aligns with most industries and offices. The freestanding, transparent design also avoids desk clutter and looks professional. There are multiple sizes to choose from, beginning at just $31. So, it’s affordable for companies of all sizes.
However, you might be searching for something more lighthearted. For a casual workplace, consider our playful custom bistro mugs. This is an informal gift that employees can simply take home, if they don’t need any new desk décor.
This 16 oz bistro mug features classic office humor. But you can still have it laser engraved with each employee’s name, and adjust the handle for left or right-handed staff. Mugs are also a broad gift anyone can enjoy, especially for a hot cup of coffee in the morning.
You can also have full control over the text and image with our basic custom ceramic mugs. They’re the same size, and available in six different colors.
Under the right circumstances, our custom bottle openers could also be a fun, informal gift. Beer is often a social drink to share, enjoyed with special events or at home.
You can customize these bottle openers with the company logo and unique text, featuring full color printing. They have a friendly tone, compared to typical office gifts. Bottle openers could be fun welcoming gifts for new employees, tokens for a company activity or event, and more. They come with a low price tag and a stainless steel design.
Acknowledging Employee Appreciation Day can be an effective way to build trust with employees. It can also motivate the staff, and encourage teamwork. Workers appreciate a supportive, respectful, and enthusiastic company that’s willing to invest in them. Customized gestures can help you recognize individuals and define an upbeat company attitude.
Spring cleaning is a longstanding tradition, and a ripe opportunity to prepare your garden for the spring 2024 season. The warm, friendly weather is convenient for organizing the backyard and planting new gardens. The spring equinox lands on March 19th this year. So, it’s an appropriate time to redecorate, tidy up the tool shed, and clean up the garden for fresh arrivals.
If you’re planning a new home garden, you may only have beds of soil to work with thus far. It can be helpful to distinguish different sections, map out walkways ahead of time, and more. Consider our custom garden signs, featuring an eco-friendly bamboo wood design that can fit nearly any garden aesthetic.
These personalized garden signs stand with a 10” or 20” garden stake. The lower option is more likely to go unnoticed in the garden, while the latter could be more convenient to read.
Our custom garden signs allow you to define unique species and their needs. They’re also ideal for dedications, either as a gift or in memory of loved ones.
Businesses might also be interested in guiding or instructing guests. Our stainless steel garden signs are a bit more formal and durable. Direct guests to different entrances, limit access to certain areas, and remind pet owners to tend their animals.
If you recently invested in a garden shed, or haven’t visited yours since last season, it may be time to organize. Gardening requires a variety of specialized tools. This may include anything from basic spades and shears to repellents and attire.
So, consider our custom plastic labels to quickly identify tool shelves and avoid losing your smaller items. You’ll be able to separate unique tools, pots, food, and sprays for different plants and tasks.
Our engraved plastic labels are available in 21 different colors, to color-code your shed. You can also choose from multiple sizes up to 4 x 2\", to fit any shelf. The basic mountings include a tape or a bar pin. However, you can upgrade to other options, such as holes with screws for something sturdy.
Gardening is a hobby that requires extensive care and dedication, and the results are often gorgeous or tasty. So, tending the family garden can become an annual tradition, and many of its contents are natural presents. Consider our custom granite pillars for an equally dignified and stylish decoration.
These pillars have a bold design that draws attention. So, you can have it laser engraved with the family name, romantic messages, and more. Flowers are a romantic staple, and our granite pillars are also an affordable gesture.
The natural light flecks also add a cozy texture, so our pillars won’t feel out of place in your garden. You can even save space by designing your artwork or text on a portrait layout.
If you’re specifically adding a memorial to your garden, consider our memorial granite flower planter. The elegant design is ideal for commemorating your brand-new house, or remembering loved ones.
You can have our custom flower planter laser engraved with family or pet names, to fit the rest of a family plot. A special memorial would also be appropriate for loved ones who simply enjoyed tending the garden. This is a tasteful addition to traditional engraved headstones.
The planter is also suitable indoors, for something more celebratory. You may choose from two different sizes, so the smaller option might be better for indoor gardens.
Our custom engraved bricks are another niche piece of décor. They can be added directly into existing brick paths. This will align with many business exteriors, or some yards at home.
These custom bricks might also serve as accent decorations for traditional home gardens. Bricks have an earthy texture that makes good company for raised gardens, planting shelves, and porches.
With the winter weather clearing up, it might be time for some more company. Our custom welcome signs add a cozy and friendly attitude to any garden. It’s also a handy seasonal update for businesses to showcase their logo.
These bamboo signs don’t come with a mounting, but you can upgrade to holes with screws. This allows you to hang the sign on the front porch or entrance, beside your fresh garden. You might also fasten it to walls, raised garden beds, and more. Bear in mind that it will need a water seal when used outside.
Gardening is a relaxing pastime, but it still requires lots of investment and skill. It’s already an expression of your own personality and tastes, so custom décor is a natural addition. Spring is also a time to clean up and begin anew. Getting started can be tough for some, but customizing décor makes the process fun and promising. And businesses will surely make guests comfortable with fresh gardens and decorations.
Mom and Pop Business Owners Day arrives soon, so it’s an advantageous time to update and modernize your business. New, supportive locals may turn out for the unofficial holiday, which arrives on March 29th. We offer custom products to help you add prestige to your office and staff, and décor that supports modern technology.
Small businesses are often defined by their personal, neighborly approach. You’ll likely reach more customers by investing in more technological support. Guests and clients enjoy easy access to social pages, either for sales or future reference.
Consider our custom QR tags to link to your central website or social presence, a key tool for small businesses. These resources could help notify and generate customers. Tags are also convenient for display in smaller areas such as the front counter.
You can have these metal QR code tags laser engraved with any logo or message. If you need even more brand synergy, our plastic QR tags are available in 21 different colors. These trade durability of stainless steel and titanium for a flexible, affordable option.
Many small businesses prioritize Facebook to connect with the neighborhood. Our plastic QR facebook sign is also available in 21 colors. This way, you can keep the signature Facebook design without losing brand synergy.
These custom engraved signs invite guests straight to your business’ latest updates. This likely includes an annual nod to National Mom and Pop Business Day.
The sign sizes range from 4 x 4 to 24 x 24, fitting nearly anywhere with a proportionate result. You can also upgrade the mounting to work with your desired display. If these engraved plastic signs will adorn your walls, holes with screws are a secure option.
Similarly, our custom WiFi signs add a practical digital upgrade to any business. These custom metal signs help guests who may spend longer periods of time inside. That may involve browsing, drinking coffee, or waiting for a meeting.
Although some plans may include cell data, the internet isn’t always so readily available. Connecting online is crucial for comparing prices, messaging family and friends, or even avoiding boredom.
If metal signs don’t line up with your business’ interior design, we also offer plastic WiFi signs. These come with double sided tape, so you can easily mount them to clean walls.
Cleanliness often helps improve reputation. If your business has a bathroom for employees or the public, our custom sanitation plates can provide helpful reminders. They can also be used outside. So, you may also remind pet owners to pick up around exterior gardens.
These engraved plastic signs are also useful for simple lobby reminders, so that guests sanitize while interacting with employees. Sanitary environments can be especially important for businesses involving health or food preparation.
Our custom engraved plaques offer an opportunity to showcase degrees and business awards. This is another way to efficiently spruce up your office to impress guests and develop trust.
These customizable plaques come with a key slot hole for wall display, but you can also upgrade to a black easel for just $3. An easel is suitable for niche positions, such as the front counter or private offices.
Similarly, our custom desk name plates are excellent additions for any personal office. These name plates feature a contemporary design. Like our acrylic plaques, the plate has a sleek look, and it freestands on pins. This style can also align with our technology-driven décor.
Desk name plates can quickly advertise both you and your company’s personality. Our name plates include a backing that is available in 7 different colors. So, you can freely create a proper complement for your particular industry.
Updating your staff with our custom metal name tags also creates a professional atmosphere. Whether you’re introducing them or replacing tattered tags, these can build a genuine rapport with guests and clients.
These engraved stainless steel tags are an affordable addition, fitting smaller budgets. The bar pin mounting is helpful for busier work environments. But you can also upgrade to a gator clip and choose rounded corners to potentially improve safety. A velcro mounting could also be appropriate for your security team.
Many smaller, family-owned businesses offer superior quality and service. Mom and pop businesses deserve a national day to recognize their contributions and struggles. Investing in some affordable workplace additions can help capitalize on the day and raise awareness. Even simple gestures that welcome the latest technology or tidy up the staff can drum up renewed interest.
Administrative Professionals Day is an opportunity to reward and inspire support staff, teammates that often go underappreciated. These diligent employees often tackle multiple responsibilities, allowing key tasks to run smoothly. They deserve a dedicated day, which arrives annually on the last Wednesday of April. We offer personal and practical products that can build synergy and team morale.
Traditional awards are a staple for any staff recognition, but our custom products allow a personal touch. If you have a larger company, it might seem cumbersome to reward every single administrative professional.
For a bigger support team, consider our printed acrylic awards. You can recognize employees as the “Best Admin Team”, reward them for their most productive year, and more. It’s the perfect addition to the front desk for company-wide acknowledgement.
These custom acrylic awards have a modern look that will fit most industries. Further, the transparent, freestanding design is easy to display and isn’t too distracting.
Smaller businesses might prefer our economy acrylic awards. These include a pin mounting and aren’t as thick, but they’re still classy, and highly affordable at smaller sizes. As a result, they are an ideal option for handing out individual awards.
Assembling your support staff for a group photo is a nice way to combine some time off with a gift. Capturing a group photo for the lobby could be a thoughtful way to round out a small, company get-together. So, consider our custom picture plaque to appreciate the entire team.
This custom plaque comes in a wider variety of sizes than our similar products, reaching as large as 48 x 24”. That way, the details in larger teams will still be visible when displayed. The plaques are also paired with a descriptive plate, to mark the year and draw attention to the profession itself.
For a practical gift that can still sport the company logo, consider our custom granite coasters. These rustic coasters are a cozy, useful decoration for workplace desks, since many employees enjoy daily coffee. The granite design also includes rubber feet, to ensure they don’t damage office desks.
In addition to the company logo, you can also have these coasters laser engraved. You can include individual names, the employees’ position at the company, or even a personal message.
Employees might also appreciate small tokens that they can bring home with them, or on the go during work. Our custom keychains are practical, unobtrusive, and come with a low price tag. This makes them ideal gifts for Administrative Professionals Day or welcoming new recruits.
Although these keychains are relatively small, you can still have them laser engraved with a logo. The faux leather will also be friendly to animal lovers. If that isn’t an issue for your company, we offer genuine leather keychains too.
Administrative Professionals Day is an unofficial holiday, and perhaps a bit more obscure. But support staff can also go overlooked, even though they likely juggle many essential tasks. This helps everyday problems go largely unnoticed by other teams. So, it’s worth investing in custom gifts to reward their effort, helping create a healthy workplace and boosting morale.
Teacher Appreciation Week presents an accessible opportunity for employers, students, and parents to support local educators. In the United States, the annual occasion extends throughout the first week of May. It’s important to recognize educators’ academic guidance, notable work ethic, and personal friendship. Our custom gifts are excellent tokens for teachers of every campus, from elementary school to university.
Our custom products will allow office leadership to give educators a formal gift with a sincere touch. That can be important during Teacher Appreciation Week, to ensure your gesture doesn’t seem obligatory.
So, consider our rosewood desk wedge, which is especially fitting for any teacher with a personal office. This extends to many stages of education, and it improves the professional atmosphere.
These desk name plates can also create school spirit, by adding the campus logo or mascot to every teacher’s desk. You can choose unique materials for the name plates, to fit any campus theme. You may also upgrade the plate to a solid metal, a durable option for busy desks. Celebrate milestones among campus veterans, awarding them for work anniversaries and other accomplishments, with our freestanding acrylic awards. These acrylic awards are perfect for all occasions and feature a thick 1” design.
Similarly, if a teacher is approaching a well-earned retirement, our retirement picture frame makes an excellent gift. The genuine red alder wood is classy, and the entire staff can collectively congratulate the recipient.
If desk ornaments will be redundant, consider our certificate plaque display kits. These certificate plaques are a sleek way to display degrees and other relevant achievements. A certificate plaque can also help build trust for new teachers.
The plaque design features sizes as small as 5 x 7\", making this a more affordable gift. That can be useful for a larger staff of educators, or even budget constraints.
Teacher Appreciation Week isn’t reserved for colleagues and employers alone. If you’re a proud parent or graduating student, you can also recognize standout teachers with personal, less formal gifts.
Our “piece of my story” standing acrylic sign is a cute gift for educators who teach younger students, such as preschool or middle school. It looks stylish, and the transparent design won’t clutter the desk.
These custom signs could be a present on behalf of all the students, so teachers can have a memento of their entire class. That should be easy to organize among parents.
Our “piece of my story” slate and easel gift uses the same theme for a more elaborate piece of décor. The niche easel design makes a big impression for anyone, but it’s also an excellent choice for art teachers.
This easel is a convenient catch-all representation for artwork, a common extracurricular activity for students. The natural textures of the black slate also fits creative work. You can have your child’s name and the teacher’s name printed or laser engraved.
Educators at later academic levels might also appreciate a gift from the whole class. Our graduation picture frames typically celebrate family, but you can also use them for a class photo. High school and college graduates can group up for a picture worth displaying in the classroom or at home.
These custom picture frames come with a built-in easel and hangers, so you can also mount them to a wall. Since you can choose the year, these picture frames make a great memento. They also feature smooth red alder wood, just like our retirement picture frames. So, they look elegant enough for any classroom atmosphere.
Teacher Appreciation Week runs from May 6th to May 10th this year. Teachers usually work under tough conditions, despite how much they influence the future. So, Teacher Appreciation Week is a chance to return the support that good teachers provide every day of the week. Thanking them in the smallest ways can help encourage teachers to continue working hard.
Finding the right gift for Brothers Day might be difficult, but most have a favorite hobby. Brother’s Day arrives on May 24th, and celebrating might even be a little awkward for some. But it’s worth showing that you still appreciate your bond with a custom gift. We offer a variety of products for unique pastimes and more, so you can add a personal touch and prove you know them well.
It’ll be important to give your brother a genuine and classy gift for Brother’s Day. But it can still be fun and enjoyable, and adding something fresh to use with their hobbies is sure to feel considerate.
For brothers who love to cook, consider our customized grill set. This is especially useful as the season for summer barbecues quickly approaches. This gift could easily become part of the annual tradition. The set includes a spatula, fork, and tongs to fire up any backyard barbecue meal for the whole family.
Like our engraved wood signs, this custom grill set features an elegant wooden design that allows laser engraved messages. This way, you’ll have an opportunity to joke around, earnestly mention your family history, and more. The bamboo is eco-friendly, and you can also choose color printing for splashy text and artwork.
If your brother loves strategy and academic hobbies, we also offer a custom rosewood chess set. The board opens for easy storage, and has a lightweight design. The metal plate is also available in multiple materials, so you can craft any style.
Chess remains among the most dignified talents and games in history, far transcending traditional mass market fare. It’s respected and requires tremendous skill. So, giving your brother a new chess set indicates how much you believe in their talent and wits.
Many people love camping trips, fishing down at the lake, and other activities enjoyed outdoors. If your brother wants something casual for similar get-togethers, our custom metal flask could be the perfect gift. It comes with a tidy presentation gift box, funnel, and four shot glasses for company.
This stainless steel flask is wrapped in leather for a crisp, rustic feel. So, unlike our stainless steel plaques and tags, the flask can have a message laser engraved into the leather. The flask holds up to 6 oz, and its stainless steel design is sturdy enough for most outings.
Our custom white bistro mugs include the phrase “Support Wildlife Raise Boys,” an amusing gift for parents. If your brother is older and already raising a family, this is a lighthearted way to celebrate their journey. Our cozy mug is also ideal if you’re a parent seeking gifts for your own children.
This custom mug is laser engraved with a single phrase, but you can still adjust the handle for left or right-handed people. It’s a standard 16 oz size, microwave safe, and built with a classic ceramic design.
Although many relatives enjoy inside jokes or something playful, others might prefer a more formal gift. But a tasteful gift can still be heartfelt, whether they’ll display it at the office or at home.
Our rosewood landscape clock has a unique design that incorporates a metal plate for photos and text. This presents an excellent opportunity for a family photo, a treasured memory between siblings, and more.
These custom desk clocks are conveniently sized and stylish enough for any professional workplace, featuring a sleek finish. The quartz clock also includes a gold bezel edge. So, your brother can enjoy their gift every day at work.
Although the clock looks luxurious and a bit old-fashioned, it’s also practical and flexible. You can choose from gold, silver, or white metal plates. For something more elaborate, you may upgrade to other materials like blue marble.
Most pictures can go unnoticed or forgotten in your phone’s camera roll or social media feed. But our bamboo picture frames are a staple for family keepsakes. Although they might not be especially surprising, you can personalize them with your own touches. And beloved family pictures are always stirring, such as a restored photo from your early childhood together.
Just like our custom grill set, these picture frames feature eco-friendly bamboo. The frame is available in multiple sizes, making it easier for you to fit any personal message. You can have these details laser engraved or color printed.
The frame also includes a built-in easel for easy display, so choose the right size for any desk or shelf. While picture frames are a bit more sentimental than most gifts, they usually have a place in any family’s living room. It’s also an affordable choice that still lets you customize the design for a special look.
Brother’s Day is a bit obscure, but it remains a great opportunity to surprise your brother with gifts that have personality and meaning. Squabbles can get in the way at times, so this could even be the right occasion to make up. It’s always nice to celebrate a lasting and unique connection among siblings. And customizing your gift is a convenient way to line it up with brothers of all sorts.
Memorial Day was established to honor military service, a time to remember your heroes and celebrate them. It arrives on May 27th this year, giving friends and family an opportunity to both mourn and reminisce over joyful memories. We offer a variety of respectful custom memorials for all your needs, from garden ceremonies to candle sympathy gifts. Add personal details to our custom products to fit any Memorial Day customs.
Memorial ceremonies may need very particular venues to suit the occasion. This may involve a public commemoration or private backyard gardens just for close family members. So, starting with a flexible memorial can help smooth out your plans and let you concentrate on personal concerns.
Our memorial granite stone pillars measure 7 x 2 x 2\", a convenient size for most displays. You can also have all four sides laser engraved, which will improve visibility for different points of view.
These custom granite memorials are both affordable and feature a high-quality design suitable for indoor and outdoor use. The granite material, natural light flecks, and polished look are balanced for nuanced appeal.
You can add your loved one’s name and details, as well as some modest clipart. That includes traditional symbols like a cross or Star of David. You may even choose unique images like a paw print for military service dogs.
Similarly, consider our granite custom memorial plaques. They share some of the same features as our memorial pillars, including outdoor durability and natural light flecks. However, they are also available in significantly larger sizes. Although the price scales with the size, you can choose a custom measurement as large as 48 x 36 x 1” for clearer viewing.
Larger memorial plaques may fit bigger get-togethers, such as a church assembly on Memorial Day. You may also select a special mounting if you don’t plan on resting the memorial flat. There are still smaller sizes as well, perhaps as a memorial plaque for garden displays. Public gardens, flower gardens, and more are common dedication areas.
Some ceremonies may want to inform guests about their military hero’s obituary or other online material. This may include a memorial page or websites that support a cause, such as a military or personal charity. That may be especially helpful for events that will feature larger crowds. Consider our memorial QR tags for such occasions.
You can attach this metal QR code tag to most surfaces, both indoors and outdoors. Its titanium metal design can resist tough conditions such as salt water or fertilizer, which affect many memorial areas. Add a 4x4” granite tile to accompany the tag for just $10.
Bringing a sympathy gift on Memorial Day is a meaningful gesture of support and love. Further emphasizing your sincerity with some personal touches can go a long way. Consider our military hero picture frame to remind friends and family of treasured memories.
These custom picture frames are excellent sympathy gifts to celebrate personal history with the military hero in your life. A cozy new keepsake for home could be the supportive addition loved ones need on Memorial Day.
The genuine red alder wood boasts a refined finish that feels like a dignified gift and fits any living room. You can have a custom name laser engraved into the wood. There is also a second line for text beneath the name to include a rank, organization, or personal details.
Our custom tin candles are another mindful sympathy gift for memorials. It’s a common tradition to light candles of remembrance for loved ones. Our custom soy candles feature a variety of scents to set any preferred mood, such as lavender and peony rose.
These candles are relatively small, so they can fit among other memorial tokens such as flowers and pictures. This also makes them ideal additions at larger gatherings. The stainless steel design also gives laser engraved messages an equally solemn and classy result. The average burn time lasts around 40 hours, which is helpful for lengthier ceremonies.
Memorial Day is a difficult time for military families and their friends. But it’s also an invitation to celebrate loved ones for their dedication and personal connections. Acknowledging their legacy is an emotional, important way for many to feel close to loved ones and honor them. Our custom memorials and sympathy gifts offer the freedom to remember military heroes your own way.
PlaqueMaker celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, continuing to offer an increasingly wide range of custom design products. Our signature custom plaques and products are available in countless shapes and sizes. Accordingly, PlaqueMaker proudly supports businesses of all sorts too, from large-scale companies to small, family-owned operations. Browse our selection of custom plaques, products, and gifts for all occasions, including your own business anniversary.
Naturally, many recognize PlaqueMaker for its wide assortment of custom plaques. They’re ideal for a variety of traditional business needs. But you can easily make a custom plaque for unique projects. Add custom messages, artwork, and more to our plaques to accommodate any industry or need.
In fact, some of our custom aluminum plaques may include same-day shipping. Just submit the order by 10 AM eastern, and approve your proof by 1 PM eastern. This swift shipping option represents just one of many versatile options when you browse PlaqueMaker.
These custom plaques start at just $22, an affordable price that may support a new or small business. You can also invest a bit more for larger sizes up to 18 x 24”, to suit a bigger lobby or office too.
PlaqueMaker itself is also flexible, with much more than high-quality plaques. We include kitchen products, home décor, and even holiday-themed items. This extends to personal and casual gifts, so that businesses and families alike can choose what they need.
For example, our crescent moon Santa signs are excellent for a festive workplace or family Christmas gift. It’s a detailed and high-end piece of décor that matches the old-fashioned tone of the holiday.
These laser engraved wooden signs also serve as door hangers and hang from twine. They have eco-friendly bamboo, but you can still display them indoors or outdoors. You’ll just need to reapply some water seal when the sign needs care. These engraved wood signs are cozy enough for home. But they’re also rustic and formal enough for local storefronts too.
So, although we offer many office-friendly products, the breadth of our custom options reaches all customers.
PlaqueMaker also continues to expand, even after 25 years. As industries evolve, we meet modern business needs for a social presence and more with our custom QR tags. We often add completely new products to our store too, such as our brand-new freestanding acrylic awards.
These printed acrylic awards are freestanding, so they don’t require a pin and keep desks tidy. The acrylic material also features a thicker, 1” design for durability. Custom acrylic awards are always useful for company events and standout employees.
However, they’re also applicable for community causes and organizations, such as libraries or food drives. Similarly, a local business may want to involve their neighborhood at times, too.
PlaqueMaker celebrates 25 years of custom designs this month, but you might consider marking your business’ milestones too. More businesses emerge every year, and it’s worth observing the year that you established something new.
Consider our engraved plastic signs to inform customers and guests about an upcoming business anniversary or other major events. That may even include a related sale, since you can add any custom message and art design.
You can find these custom engraved signs in nearly two dozen unique colors. Choose from sizes up to 48 x 24” for places that need improved visibility.
If your business also has an anniversary soon, then upgrading your offices can help keep a sense of progress. Refresh workplace desks for the entire staff with our custom desk name plates.
These walnut desk name plates have a stylish wedge design that is certain to impress guests. Add custom names and titles to the plate to reward your employees. You can also include your company logo to increase unity and brand synergy.
PlaqueMaker is pleased to reach 25 years of business this May, and welcomes customers to shop for their offices and homes alike. Our vast array of custom products gives you the freedom to find what you need and add something truly personal. Your sincerity is wholly unique, and improves any gifts or corporate needs well beyond typical office fare. Count on us for everyday products, office essentials, and more as we excitedly enter our next 25 years.
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Although PlaqueMaker does offer a variety of plaques and other office essentials, we also provide many personal gifts. This extends from custom wallets to useful kitchenware, such as our BBQ tool sets. You’ll find many options for dads who might prefer something both casual and practical.
If your dad enjoys a cold drink during the summer grilling season, consider our custom keychain bottle openers. Their small size and keychain design make them a convenient token of appreciation. Your dad can carry it with them any time, and they feature sleek stainless steel.
You can have any message laser engraved onto the gray faux leather. These custom bottle openers are also very affordable, starting at just $16.
Similarly, our stainless steel custom flask is great for dads who like to socialize with a friendly drink together. If you want to add personal messages, you can have the surface laser engraved to reveal the stainless steel beneath.
PlaqueMaker offers these custom flasks in 8 different colors, to feature their favorite color or sports team color. You can even upgrade your order to include a flask funnel for only $2. This will make it easier to serve, particularly on the go, such as the family’s annual cookout.
Sometimes, it can be difficult to find formal gifts that still feel both personal and thoughtful. With our custom products, you can add your own touches to a high-quality gift to successfully strike that balance.
For example, our custom chess set is sure to please any intellectual or hobby gamer. Although it may be a game, it is deeply strategic and respected worldwide for the skill required. Our set features a refined, polished look that will impress experts and newcomers alike.
This chess set features a gorgeous rosewood board, which conveniently opens up to store the finely crafted pieces. It also comes with a dedicated aluminum plate for custom text. While the plate does allow sublimated ink, you can also upgrade to solid metal for laser engraved messages.
If you want a gift that involves the whole family for Fathers Day 2024, consider our custom Number One Dad sign. It has an eco-friendly bamboo wood design, and you can include up to 4 laser engraved names on it.
These engraved wood signs are fun additions for any living room decor. However, many dads also have their own personal space for hobbies and company. Our Number One Dad sign has a rustic design that could fit many such places.
That may include dad’s gym, garage, tool shed, or any other man cave. For just $2, you can add holes and screws to the order for easy wall display anywhere. It already starts at just $25, a lower price that’s surely convenient for families.
When you have a thoughtful and caring dad, it’s always worth celebrating that relationship. No matter what kind of father you have, from foster dads to father-in-laws, PlaqueMaker has the right gift for you. Introduce your own personal messages, jokes, and ideas to turn our products into lasting keepsakes on Father’s Day.
The Fourth of July is nearly here, encouraging Americans to celebrate family and patriotism alike with cookouts and fireworks. The historic day also invites families to enjoy fun summer traditions such as reunions, beach vacations, and seasonal sports. However you make the most of July 4th, PlaqueMaker’s custom gifts suit both families and businesses.
The warm summer weather is often a great opportunity to spend quality time outdoors with the family. It’s perfect for summer camp, pool parties, and more. Around the Fourth of July, that includes annual barbecues and swimming at the beach.
Cookouts are excellent get-togethers, when the kids are out of school, and family recipes fire up in the backyard. Consider our custom grill set that includes a spatula, fork, and tongs.
The case features eco-friendly bamboo, and you can add a laser engraved or color printed message to it. Design it with your own artwork and more to make this a unique family keepsake that’s certain to please every summer.
If your family is planning a swim on the Fourth of July, check out our beach life tumblers. These custom tumblers come with the phrase “Beach Life,” though you can also choose “Lake” or “River” life. This text has a cozy, cursive design with a friendly sun and waves.
These tumblers have double-wall vacuum insulation and a clear lid, ideal for staying hydrated during Independence Day trips. The tumbler’s blue theme also aligns with classic red, white, and blue imagery of the patriotic holiday. If you’re interested in designing the entire gift yourself, add elaborate details to our broad custom coffee tumblers.
Many businesses, communities, and families celebrate the Fourth of July with a related special event. That may include festivals, parades, or lighthearted contests. PlaqueMaker has a variety of plaques and awards, but our golden eagle trophy is perfectly suited for Independence Day.
The golden eagle sits on a matching base with a silver, gold, or white aluminum plate. With this additional plate, give our trophy custom messages and logos so it can suit any occasion.
These symbolic resin awards have a detailed, dignified look. It is ideal for rewarding military service, history educators, and other professions related to July 4th. Organizers can also use it as a high-quality incentive for various patriotic events. It’s excellent for parade or festival winners, top volunteers for a charity drive, and more.
Our custom state pride signs have a rustic, handcrafted look. These engraved wood signs include a cutout of any American state, a niche way to celebrate your home.
You can customize these bamboo signs with your last name and a date. Commemorate your Independence Day event, or even the year your state was originally founded in America. This stylish decor makes a charming housewarming gift, or fun signage for small and local businesses.
However, these are for indoor use only. If your business needs a sign to advertise outdoors for a July 4th event or sale, consider our custom stainless steel signs instead.
The Fourth of July is full of beloved family traditions. It is also a crucial celebration honoring America’s Declaration of Independence. It’s important to recognize loved ones and the people who serve America and its communities with something meaningful. Add your own details to PlaqueMaker’s selection of custom gifts to prepare for a day of fireworks, vacations, and more.
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Between the warm weather and time off for the kids, summer is a popular time to enjoy the outdoors. Many plan out vacations and weddings, or update their fashion. Customize our teal faux leather wallets for a practical gift that also matches the bright seasonal style.
These teal wallets make excellent custom gifts with room for laser engraved messages. But they’re also fun for treating yourself. These bifold wallets have a zipper compartment, wrist strap, and other convenient features for travel. Secure your cards for shopping sprees or a day at the beach!
The fair weather is also perfect for cookouts, either in your own backyard or at the annual family reunion. For another useful and thoughtful gift to remember summer this year, check out our BBQ tool grill set. The design features five tools in one, including a detachable spatula!
This custom BBQ tool set has the laser engraved phrase “Grillin' & Chillin”, reflecting the laid-back seasonal attitude. But you can still add custom text and art for special occasions. It also pairs nicely with our custom pie pans, as seasonal fruit invites fresh summer desserts.
Summer is full of activities such as camping, sports, charities, and academic courses. So, consider our freestanding custom acrylic awards, featuring durable 1-inch thickness and a professional look.
They make a great incentive for volunteers, contests, rewards for kids at summer school, and more. Add custom details to these printed acrylic awards for any occasion. They’re available in 8 different shapes, and you can add gift wrapping to your order for a low price.
If you want to update your business or home gardens for the season, check out our custom bamboo garden signs. These color printed or laser engraved wood signs come with eco-friendly bamboo and a 10” or 20” garden stake.
Our personalized garden signs are perfect custom gifts for weddings, housewarming, and summer hobbies. Choose from two different sizes, up to 6 x 4\" for proper visibility. Organize your new vegetable garden at home, restrict public areas on your business property, and more.
It’s important to make the most of summer adventures, from the kids’ sports league to your first vacation together. It’s a free-spirited season ripe with opportunity, and PlaqueMaker has you covered for anything. Get creative with our office essentials like plaques and awards, or kitchenware and decor to celebrate special moments your own way!
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Whether you’re shopping for lifelong best friends or new work friends, it’s important to have both casual and formal options. If you’re searching for something equally fun and practical, consider our custom black wine tumblers.
These 12 oz tumblers conveniently come with the laser engraved phrase “It’s Fine, I’m Fine, Everything’s Fine.” This unique touch also adds some broad, relatable, and lighthearted humor to the gift. These custom tumblers also feature a stemless, double-wall vacuum insulated design with a clear lid. This can help prevent spills, making it ideal for weekend parties together with tastings and summer appetizers.
If you want something a bit more formal, but no less stylish, check out our standing slate signs. This unique decor stands out with black slate and chipped edges. It also features a plastic stand for easy display and viewing.
These cozy and rustic slate signs are more elaborate, yet still affordable. They can also include laser engraved or color printed messages and art. This way, you’re free to add your own personal text and art, referencing special memories or jokes.
The natural textures give these slate signs a classy, neutral look that can complement any home. This flexibility might be helpful if you’re shopping for newer friends and colleagues. You can customize the sign for their favorite hobby, or with popular sayings for home.
If you’re looking for romantic gifts, PlaqueMaker has plenty of choices for those relationships too. Whether you’ve just moved in together, or said “I love you” for the first time, it’s fun to celebrate milestones. So, you can also check out our couples coffee tumbler set, which includes two 20 oz tumblers.
This set includes one red tumbler and one white tumbler. Together, they complete the phrase “I Love You.” They’re a fun way to feel connected while you’re at work, and over long distances.
Everyone is passionate about music, so you might also consider our Spotify acrylic plaques. These custom acrylic plaques can feature a picture, song, artist, and even the length of the song. This gives the acrylic plaque an impressively genuine appearance.
Our Spotify-themed acrylic plaques hang via twine, or stand with a metal pin, and they’re available in multiple sizes. Choose the best options for your own display, with text referencing your girlfriend’s favorite song and more.
Any opportunity to celebrate your connection with friends or a romantic partner is surely welcome. And taking the time and effort to craft something unique is a fun way to show how well you know them! So, although National Girlfriend Day is a little obscure, it’s always a thoughtful excuse to treat girlfriends to something meaningful.
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Designing your own custom gifts is an easy way to reflect your pooches’ personality. It can also help refine your ideas to meet any needs for work gifts, event incentives, and more.
To craft something directly for a beloved dog, check out our rawhide faux leather dog collars. You can add custom details to the collar, including everything from the dog’s name to contact information and original artwork.
Our rawhide dog collars feature a traditional buckle fastening. They also have a classic neutral look that could complement nearly any dog. However, our custom dog collars are also available in six different colors such as pink, teal, and more.
You can also choose between a 19\" or 23\" size collar. This helps it fit a wider range of dogs, but it’s still important to measure your pooch beforehand. These collars are a fun way to give your dog a new style and special messages with something useful.
In addition to pups, you can also celebrate National Dog Day with custom gifts for related organizations and businesses. Our aluminum custom plaques are an excellent choice for both, since you’re free to get creative.
Design our award plaques with custom text or art to match any tone you need. For example, you can give your pooch a playful award for some fun decor. Reward your pooch for just being the best, or even for special hobbies like chasing tennis balls.
Pet store employers and pet organizations might use our custom plaques to reward staff or celebrate milestones. They also add a professional touch to event incentives, encouraging volunteers and rewarding them for hard work. Rescue shelters can similarly use our plaques to commemorate adoptions, top donations, and more.
If you want something less formal, you can also celebrate National Dog Day by raising awareness with cozy custom gifts! Our custom Dog Mom picture frames make a sweet keepsake to display cute and treasured memories. They feature the laser engraved phrases “Dog Mom” and “My Kids Have Paws.”
If you’re browsing gift ideas for friends and family, celebrating their pooch is often a safe bet. Our Dog Mom picture frames include both a built-in easel and hangers for easy display in any room. They also feature an affordable price tag and genuine red alder wood with classy, rustic appeal. You can upgrade your order to include gift wrapping and keep it a surprise.
Similarly, you might also consider our Dog Mother wine tumblers, which are both charming and practical. These custom tumblers give your gift a casual tone with a slight sense of humor. They include the phrase “Dog Mother Wine Lover” with cute artwork.
It’s always fun to include dogs in everyday hobbies and special occasions. For anyone who enjoys wine on their weekend get-togethers, our Dog Mom wine tumblers also have essential features.
Besides holding a standard 12 oz drink, they also come with a double-wall vacuum insulated design and a clear lid. These stemless wine tumblers will keep your drink at the perfect temperature, and help prevent spills. That can be especially helpful if you want to keep a curious pooch nearby.
Colleen Paige founded National Dog Day in 2004, and it still helps dogs find the families they deserve. Whether you want to support the cause directly or just raise awareness, any gesture can make a difference. It’s always fun to spoil and involve our pooches, and custom gifts are a great way to design something as unique as they are. However, the official National Dog Day site also offers many other ways to celebrate.
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Upgrading your offices can be an effective way to motivate any team. It creates a sense of progress, and the employer’s confidence in their staff. So, you might be interested in some custom gifts that will both add some style and serve a purpose.
PlaqueMaker offers a variety of useful desk gifts that are equally fun to rally the team with. Our granite desk name plates include ample space for custom text and art. These freestanding name plates also help establish the company’s personality and the employee’s position.
These custom desk name plates feature natural black granite and light flecks. They can stand out while maintaining a professional tone. Its neutral textures will also complement any industry, from cozy outdoors equipment to modern software developers. Choose the laser engraved details you need to make our customized name plates suit your offices.
Despite many digital options for everyday business, there are still plenty of contracts and notes to keep track of. So, consider a personalized crystal paperweight to organize desks and retain company synergy. The jade glass design gives our crystal paperweights a classy look that improves desk style and resembles an award.
Paperweights are also small options that take up less of an employee’s personal space. You can choose between two different sizes as needed. Our paperweights are also affordable, which is ideal for smaller businesses or companies interested in gifts for larger teams. Add your company logo and brand to keep things uniform, even with custom messages!
Longtime co-workers, smaller teams, and similar business styles may encourage more casual custom gifts. If this aligns with your company, PlaqueMaker carries a range of less formal options too.
Our rosewood desk clocks are a tasteful addition to any desk, including bezel edges and stylish rosewood. The design also features a metal plate, so you can choose the material, text color, and art.
The rosewood design gives our desk clocks an old-fashioned and cozy look, perfect for small and family-owned businesses. Though stylish, our desk clocks also have a warm and personal feel that livens up the workplace atmosphere.
That also makes them an excellent choice for home offices. Add artwork, inside jokes, and more to our rosewood clocks to support friends and family who run their own business! Large companies can also add a homey touch to their offices with our desk clocks and quantity discounts.
If you want something both friendly and useful, check out our custom bamboo coaster sets. These custom gifts are handy for everyday work, appropriate for formal occasions and still down-to-earth. Employees can use coasters to enjoy hot coffee every morning, or cold drinks with lunch.
These custom coasters feature eco-friendly bamboo, beneficial for companies who need larger orders. Coasters take up less space, and there’s still enough customization space for creative ideas. Add laser engraved or color printed designs to our bamboo coasters to fit your industry. The set also includes a bamboo storage caddy to keep the gifts organized.
Labor Day is a crucial time to invest in employees and acknowledge their hard work. Supportive leadership is essential to build genuine trust, and it can propel the company forward as a team. Many companies celebrate the holiday with office updates, or sales and other marketing strategies. However, PlaqueMaker’s custom gifts also add a meaningful gesture for your staff.
School Picture Day can feel a little awkward for students, but custom photo gifts are perfect for friends and family! It’s a big moment that captures fleeting years, and loved ones are sure to cherish it every new semester. So, browse our store for a wide range of custom picture frames and more! Design something personal so your keepsake reflects your student and fits any home.
Wood picture frames may seem a little traditional for some, but they’re also rustic, warm, and flexible. With our custom bamboo picture frames, you can add special messages and art to let your personality shine through! You can choose laser engraved or color printed additions, to include depth and colorful ideas.
These picture frames feature genuine eco-friendly bamboo, and multiple convenient sizes to fit a variety of displays. Select landscape or portrait to match the school photo and complement any desk or shelf.
Similarly, consider our black and silver picture frames, featuring high-quality faux leather. The faux leather design gives these custom picture frames softer tones, depth, and an artsy appeal. That could be great for students and families who love arts and crafts.
These faux leather picture frames are also available in 7 different colors, which also share the same nuanced style. Though bamboo remains timeless, our faux leather can introduce more color to accompany your photo.
Although metal prints might ordinarily feel contemporary, check out our custom instant film style prints for something retro! The design is white aluminum, but it tastefully imitates old fashioned polaroid film.
In addition to your student’s photo, you can also choose between two unique fonts for custom text. These fonts resemble either a pen or a marker, so that your text looks like genuine handwritten messages. The result is proudly nostalgic and niche, perfect for custom gifts or your own home.
Some displays might benefit from a modern approach, rather than traditional or nostalgic frames. If you want custom photo gifts with an equally chic and elegant style, check out our full color photo prints. These aluminum metal prints are ideal for vibrant wall art, and feature white or silver metal.
These sublimated photo prints also come with ULINE double-sided tape, so you can add them to clean and smooth walls. There are sizing options measuring from 4x4” to 10x10”, introducing unconventional sizes and shapes. This can be useful for displays at the office or larger rooms.
For something softer than metal prints, our custom acrylic signs are another great option to keep a range of colors. These are suitable both indoors and outdoors, ideal for displaying class photos on campus and more.
Besides a standard clear design, these custom acrylic signs are available in 8 different colors. These signs are also far more flexible than standard frames, with sizes up to 24x18”. You can even adjust the shape itself to fit playful and creative themes for younger students!
Friends, family, and even the students themselves can enjoy the results of School Picture Day as fun time capsules. Adding personal details to our custom photo gifts is a sweet and sincere way to celebrate academic achievements and traditions.
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Planning and training for sports can often require some early mornings. Drinkware is also an affordable, popular, and convenient gift that you can give on behalf of the entire team. So, consider our football wrapped coffee tumblers to kickstart your coach’s day! Hot coffee is a popular way to stay motivated on busy mornings.
These 20 oz tumblers include high-quality faux leather wrapped around stainless steel. This detailed design is niche, comfortable, and certain to stand out. These tumblers also include a slider lid, which can help prevent spills on bustling days. We also offer wrapped tumblers that feature a variety of other beloved sports, such as baseball and soccer.
Staying hydrated is ideal for both athletes and coaches alike. For a classic gift with creative custom features, check out our coach water bottles! These 32 oz water bottles come with a flip top and straw lid. So, they’re easy to use whether you’re hurrying towards practice or already courtside with the team.
Besides adding your coach’s name, you can also customize the sports image, from track and field to volleyball. These laser engraved custom details reveal the stainless steel beneath the color, adding depth and personality. These bottles also feature insulation that can keep your coach’s drink cool throughout practice.
You might prefer some classy and personal gifts that the coach can display at home, too. Our coach picture frames feature eco-friendly bamboo, a cozy and neutral choice for any office or home decor. You can add a custom message and more, so our coach-themed frames distinguish themselves from traditional options.
Choose a unique sport, team name, year, and personal message so these custom gifts can complement many schools and coaches. You can add a 7x5” landscape picture of the whole team, the winning game, and other special moments! These frames include built-in easels and hangers, so you can easily display them in any setting.
Additionally, consider our economy acrylic awards for a formal, professional gift! These are ideal to congratulate any memorable coach. These freestanding awards are available in 8 different custom shapes, including a “Number One” option to celebrate triumphant seasons.
The clear acrylic is an inch thick, providing better durability than similar awards. And with full color printing, you can properly feature complicated and vibrant imagery. Introduce fun artwork inspired by the sport, the school mascot, or even the coach themselves!
School administrations may also appreciate these custom gifts, which they can permanently display on campus to reward staff. Awards and plaques are appropriate for retirement parties and other official milestones. Organizations can also use our printed acrylic awards for league championships, fundraising, and other incentives.
Rewarding coaches for both encouraging the love of the game and guiding careers is definitely worthwhile. So, consider our custom gifts for small tokens of appreciation to celebrate Coaches Day. It’s a creative way to build team spirit and award proper leadership. Sports can play an important role in any community, and coaches are a central part of any team or staff.
Custom gifts and decor are an effective way to plan Halloween events that feel creative and genuine. Customize our extensive range of engraved signs, plaques and awards, personal gifts and more to design something sincere! It’s important to find an appropriately playful tone to capture the spirit of the season. We have everything you’ll need to celebrate Halloween at work or at home in style!
Hosting fall and Halloween events can be a fun tool for businesses to connect with their neighborhood and staff. The holiday tends to be family-oriented, with festivities like costumes and lighthearted contests. It’s also a great opportunity to offer sales on related items and services. Let the community know you enjoy seasonal traditions too with our custom plastic signs!
These color printed or engraved plastic signs are available in a wide variety of sizes, from 5x2\" to 48x24\". You can use the material indoors or outdoors, ideal for public promotion and redecorating in-store! Customize the text, art, and even the shape to fit any Halloween plans. Our custom plastic signs are available in 21 different colors, and we offer quantity discounts to decorate larger areas!
If your business or organization is planning local Halloween events, our custom awards and plaques are flexible and professional. Whether you’re hosting family-friendly costume parties, pumpkin contests, or charities, check out our economy bamboo awards!
Our custom economy bamboo awards feature an affordable price, 7 unique shapes to choose, and genuine eco-friendly wood! Add laser engraved text and art to create stylish incentives that boast an official look and avoid cliches. The rustic design with natural textures is a perfect fit for Halloween, and it can complement any display.
For companies who want to acknowledge and thank the whole team with something spooky, browse our practical custom gifts! For example, our custom granite coasters are inexpensive and employees can use them every morning for hot coffee.
These custom coasters are genuine black granite with natural light flecks. This cozy look has personality and matches the Halloween theme. They also come with rubber feet, to help protect the surface of your display area! Add your company logo, personal messages, and Halloween ideas to give staff or volunteers a handy keepsake.
Families build a lot of memories together on Halloween, from carving pumpkins together to trick-or-treating. Halloween can be an advantageous time for businesses, but we’ve got plenty of custom gifts to celebrate with loved ones!
Sharing your very first Halloween together as a family is a major milestone. So, it’s certainly worth a keepsake that you can enjoy year-round. Our “Baby’s First Halloween” picture frames are a cute way to treasure your kids’ first costume!
These red alder picture frames come with a charming spider web design and the laser engraved phrase “1st Halloween.” However, you can still add a custom year and your child’s name! The frames hold a standard 6x4\" photo and include built-in easels and hangers to fit in any display. Besides customizing these picture frames for your own home, you can also congratulate new or expecting parents!
In addition to classic candy, Halloween is also a time for any fall treats, especially with pumpkin flavors. Our custom drinkware is a great way to indulge cravings for pumpkin spice coffee and more!
Coffee is popular for kickstarting early mornings and staying up late for Halloween. So, enjoy the casual side of the holiday with our custom pumpkin face coffee tumblers! They come with an orange color and laser engraved pumpkin face to resemble classic Jack o’-lanterns.
These 20 oz custom coffee tumblers have a vacuum insulated stainless steel design to keep drinks warm. They also have a clear lid to prevent spills, particularly useful during busy Halloween parties. You can customize the name, which helps if you’re planning custom gifts for each family member! For smaller drinkware, you might also consider our custom 11 oz “Witch’s Brew” coffee mugs.
For those who celebrate anniversaries around Halloween, or simply enjoy gothic romance, check out our Sugar Skull picture frames! These custom picture frames include a romantic sugar skull couple and the phrase “Til Death Do We Part.”
Our Sugar Skull picture frames have high-quality faux leather and hold a 6x4\" photo. You can customize the date and names for wedding gifts, renewing your vows, and more. The sugar skulls have classic details inspired by the Day of the Dead, often associated with the Halloween season. This gives the picture frames a unique visual style that’s sure to stand out.
Halloween is filled with deeply rooted traditions, many of which encourage creativity. It’s entertaining for businesses and families alike. Whether you’re recognizing staff, rewarding original costumes, or experimenting with Halloween recipes, our custom gifts have you covered. Browse the rest of our store for kitchenware and other decor for inspiration to boost business and surprise loved ones!
Designing custom gifts for students, teachers, and STEM supporters is a creative way to help raise awareness for STEM Day! This national holiday arrives on November 8, and champions bright young minds to pursue fields like science and technology. Customize our decor and personal gifts to plan local events, reward your kids for completing a program, and more!
Many academic programs use awards to congratulate kids or staff for their hard work and dedication. If you need something affordable with a professional look, check out our economy acrylic awards! You can customize the text, art, size, and even the shape.
Incorporate your logo, personal messages, and other unique ideas for awards that fit official ceremonies and family celebrations alike! For custom details, choose between formal frosted engraving or full color printing to add visuals that pop and impress kids. Our economy acrylic awards are also great tokens of appreciation for educators, volunteers, and donors.
QR codes are a convenient tool in everyday life, and also perfectly suited for celebrating STEM fields. Consider our metal QR code tags to raise awareness at your business, inform parents about program schedules, and more!
Choose silver, gold, or white aluminum metal QR code tags to fit any occasion. Quickly lead guests to donation sites, application pages, or important social accounts during community events! These inexpensive tags are available in multiple sizes. Your order includes tape or bar pin mountings, but you can upgrade to several other useful options like gator clips!
We offer many essentials to help schools, organizations, and businesses participate in STEM Day. But we also carry a variety of custom gifts for casual gestures among parents, friends, and family. For parents or employers who want to thank STEM teachers, consider our “Piece of My Story” coffee tumblers!
These 20 oz coffee tumblers feature a stainless steel design with insulation to help with early mornings and long days. They already come with a thoughtful phrase and a thematic puzzle piece, but you can select custom names.
If you would prefer cozy keepsakes, customize our bamboo picture frames to give traditional gifts a clever, sincere touch. Like our bamboo signs, these custom picture frames feature genuine solid wood. They’re also available in three different sizes to better fit desks or enclosed displays, and include a built-in easel.
Add original text and artwork with classic laser engraved layers or a vibrant color printed style! Congratulate loved ones for their kids’ success, remember your own child’s special day, or store class photos on campus.
STEM Day is crucial in helping kids achieve their full potential as they explore challenging, essential studies. Browse our store today to create meaningful custom gifts or flexible tools for effective programs and outreach. Encourage kids to succeed, and support kind teachers who help students build their ability to lead and grow!
Whether you need practical custom gifts for the office or festive decor for family, planning ahead helps with busy holidays. So, here’s our official gift guide for creative pre-designed ideas and fully customizable gifts! Browse our store today to discover custom mugs, signs, niche accessories and more.
Give your loved ones or employees household keepsakes to raise their holiday spirits every year! Our custom glass ornaments have a clear, crystal glass design and edges with an attractive flourish. They’re available in 4 different shapes, and you can add custom text and art to celebrate the way you like!
You can choose a frosted, laser engraved style for your custom details to create a nuanced and formal ornament. Or, pick UV color printing for splashy images that pop with holiday colors! These custom Christmas ornaments come with a silver string to hang on your display. For something rustic, also check out our bamboo ornaments.
Festive aromas can set a joyful, comfortable scene for family get-togethers. Our scented tin candles are affordable custom gifts, available in seasonal scents like pumpkin spice and peppermint twist!
These 8 oz soy candles are made in the USA, and you can customize both the lid and the side. Add gift wrapping directly to your order to keep special messages and artwork a surprise! Browse our 14 oz custom jar candles for a cozy glass and wood design.
Add some holiday cheer to your walls with our pre-designed Christmas tree canvases! They already come with artwork that helps put your thoughtful ideas into a creative, meaningful gift. They feature engraved words inspired by traditional holiday themes, stacked into the shape of a Christmas tree!
These laser engraved signs measure 14x14\" and have a high-quality faux leather design with a sawtooth hanger. The subtle, textured look is also uniquely suited for workplace decor, organization awards, and other formal occasions!
Making memories together is a highlight of any holiday, so photo gifts are a seasonal staple. Customize our red alder picture frames to celebrate family feasts, office parties with the whole team and more!
These custom picture frames include genuine red alder wood, and they’re available in multiple convenient sizes. Add custom names, sincere messages, and holiday art or company logos to find the tone you need!
Every family has their favorite holiday drinks, so check out our red bistro mugs for casual gifts anyone can enjoy! These 16 oz ceramic custom mugs are great for hot chocolate, peppermint treats, and strong coffee on cold winter mornings.
Our red bistro mugs already feature a classic Christmas color, and you can still introduce your own text and art! Adjust the handle as needed to accommodate left or right-handed use. Custom mugs are a flexible, office-friendly gift that you can also repurpose to hold loose pens and other desk items!
To accompany your festive drinkware, check out our custom granite coasters too. The natural black granite and light flecks give these coasters a handmade look that evokes old-fashioned holidays! These custom coasters also come with rubber feet to help prevent damage.
Include your company branding to reward your employee of the year, or Santa imagery for milk and cookies at home! Your laser engraved ideas create classy gray designs that can accompany rustic holiday decor.
Consider our maple pen sets for professional and formal custom gifts that can fit any industry! These all-purpose pens come with a stylish case, where you put your laser engraved or color printed ideas. Upgrade your order to customize the pen itself, too!
The genuine maple wood craftsmanship is sure to stand out on any desk, and pens are always business essentials. Design the perfect gift for your boss, offer fellow businesses a nice gesture to celebrate new deals, and more! Browse our bamboo pen sets and rosewood pen sets for a different look.
Holiday family recipes and trendy new ideas are both fun traditions, so check out our bamboo cutting boards! These cutting boards are eco-friendly, and you can choose a portrait or landscape layout for customization. Honor your family name, keep your business logo intact, and more with original art and text!
Our bamboo cutting boards measure 11 3/8 x 8 5/8\", a convenient size for cooking or decorative display. Surprise the cooks in your life, award employees at your corporate holiday event, or liven up your own kitchen!
These practical custom gifts are just a few of our holiday essentials. Our complete store extends well beyond our signature plaques and awards! Explore office needs like engraved signs to promote events, or a variety of personal gifts from wallets to wine sets. Customizing our products is a charming way to show sincerity, effort, and even some lighthearted fun for the holidays!
Small Business Saturday arrives soon, so personalize our custom decor to prepare for holiday shoppers and engage with your community! Customizing our plaques and awards, signs, and more is an easy way to show your creativity and holiday spirit. Combine your brand with fun, neighborly ideas to rally support for Small Business Saturday on November 30!
Highlight your company’s local holiday events, popular charity drives, and other winter occasions with our acrylic newspaper plaques! With these custom acrylic plaques, you can display full articles about your community or business in the papers.
Our acrylic newspaper plaques are available in a few different sizes, convenient for any office. You can also choose the perfect mounting style, layout, and board to fit your industry! If you prefer an old-fashioned look, select the nuanced wood texture for your acrylic board.
Plan ahead for any end-of-year celebration with our economy acrylic awards to design something affordable and professional! Customize the shape itself to give your custom acrylic awards a festive theme and more.
Add your own custom details with frosted engravings or full color printing for awards that pop. Adjust the size and thickness as needed to match your display area! Give your team a reward for hard work, thank local donors, or design incentives for unique holiday fundraisers and events.
Advertisements are essential around any holiday season, so check out our custom aluminum signs for your latest updates! These custom metal signs come in many sizes up to 12x24\", to fit your countertop or windows for indoor promotions.
Personalize the text, artwork, shape, and more to share your sales and holiday cheer with our metal signs! Include winter imagery like snowmen or snowflakes alongside your company details to create a joyful, innovative update. Upgrade your order to add stronger mountings, and save on storewide signage with our quantity discounts!
Involve your staff in the new winter season with our custom glass paperweights! Add holiday artwork, awards, and thoughtful messages to your team’s desks with color printed or frosted, laser engraved ideas.
These practical crystal paperweights can help organize workplace desks, and the small design feels casual and friendly. If you’re looking for companywide custom gifts, these are also an affordable choice for the holidays. Add gift wrapping straight to your order to save time with larger teams!
Shoppers are quickly gearing up for Black Friday deals, to wrap up their holiday ideas. Introducing our custom decor is a creative way to invite new customers to your business for Small Business Saturday! Fresh decor is also a fun opportunity to reinvigorate the regulars, and share in the neighborhood’s winter festivities.
Christmas shopping for colleagues can be tricky, so browse our corporate custom gifts to find something appropriate and sincere! We have many creative pre-designed options, or you can design your own to include company logos and special messages. Shop casual gifts for coworkers, formal desk decor to invest in your staff, and figure out your boss’ present today!
Practical and affordable gifts are always welcome, and mugs are a holiday staple for many workplaces. So, check out our office humor bistro mugs to add some lighthearted fun this season! They include the playful, laser engraved phrase \"You don't have to be crazy to work here, we will train you!\"
These 16 oz mugs have a ceramic design, and you can customize the handle for left or right-handed users. Also consider our classic white bistro mugs to introduce your own humor, inside jokes, or a festive theme! Save on companywide orders with our quantity discounts, convenient for larger teams.
For more personal gifts, our custom bamboo ornaments are an excellent keepsake that anyone can enjoy every year! Add genuine messages and holiday art to create small, charming custom gifts that showcase your personality.
Choose full color printing for your custom details, or keep the rustic look with laser engraved designs! Employers can add staff or donor names to their countertop and lobby Christmas trees, creating a relaxed and friendly mood. Our bamboo custom ornaments already come with a gold string to quickly join any tree!
Many businesses invest in new upgrades for the holidays, which can motivate the team and impress guests. Creative name plates can be an effective way for leadership to show trust in their employees and celebrate profits together. So, spruce up employee desks with our glass desk name plates to build team spirit, welcome new staff, and more!
These custom desk name plates are available in multiple sizes, to better fit your particular work desks and budget. Add frosted, laser engraved artwork and text to create a layered style that won’t feel too distracting. Or, use UV color printing to match colorful logos and embrace the classic red and green Christmas theme!
Corporate custom gifts with a professional, elegant touch may be best for your boss or formal companies. Our glass desk clocks are both useful and decorative, with a classy arch design and sleek rosewood base! Add personalized engravings directly into the glass, or choose a metal plate for sublimated text.
These custom desk clocks have an ornate, old-fashioned look that complements the holidays. Thank your boss for another great year, congratulate a retiree for all their hard work, and more! Desk decor is an all-purpose avenue that can fit any industry. Keep your customization a surprise by adding our gift wrapping straight to your order!
Drinkware with a refined look is a thoughtful gift that executives can enjoy at home. For those who share hard drinks for special occasions, check out our glass decanter set! The set includes a 20 oz decanter, a stylish stopper, and four 11 oz rocks glasses. This is sure to help with entertaining company around the holiday season!
These custom decanter sets have decorative shapes with an elegant, niche look that’s great for display purposes too. Incorporate your employer’s name, thank you messages, and even festive artwork for some nuanced holiday spirit! You can customize both the decanter and the rocks glasses with laser engraved, frosted white ideas.
If you’d prefer a drinkware set that feels more casual, check out our leather wrapped flask sets that come with a presentation box! For those who enjoy wine as a hobby, we also have luxurious bamboo wine sets, which include classy serving tools.
Personalized Christmas gifts prove that you’ve spent time and effort on something genuine. This can make a good impression with employers, and help break the ice with colleagues! Leadership can also show sincerity to help avoid stiffness around festive company celebrations. The holidays are a convenient time to show support and solidarity with our corporate custom gifts!
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Acknowledging staff for their hard work and identifying them as individuals are both important ingredients for any team. So, consider our custom glass desk name plates to better distinguish your employees with unique desk decor! These custom desk name plates have a classy, clear design. They’re also available in multiple sizes, to properly fit any desk.
Our glass name plates have a flexible look to accommodate company logos for any industry! Add custom text and artwork to include your employee’s name, role, and special messages or slogans. These desk name plates offer a creative outlet to promote your brand and unite the team ahead of New Year’s.
Similarly, check out our custom aluminum name tags to give employees a friendly new style! These high-quality metal name tags are a customer-facing addition that can help any business freshen up. Besides original text and art, you can also customize the tag’s mounting, size, and even the shape!
PlaqueMaker offers aluminum name tags with full color sublimation, so your custom ideas will feel professional and detailed. Choose from gold, silver, or white aluminum to accurately match your business logo and field! You can also add a backing to improve legibility.
Directly highlighting a standout performance at the office is a common way to encourage and support staff. Personalize our executive perpetual plaques for employee award plaques, donor appreciation, and more! You can also choose the ideal number of plates now, then purchase more another time for an affordable price.
These custom plaques also include a top plate, where you can add organization or company details! Introduce your logo, and specify if the awards are celebrated monthly or annually. With our perpetual plaque awards, you can also choose a custom board! Select eco-friendly bamboo wood, elegant marble, white acrylic and other materials to find the right tone.
New signage is always a convenient way to promote upcoming sales and events. Check out our custom stainless steel signs to show off your creative side, expand your brand, and intrigue new customers! You can display these custom metal signs both indoors and outdoors, allowing more synergy throughout your office.
Our stainless steel signs are available in many shapes and sizes, keeping all of your text and artwork easily visible. Choose larger sizes up to 48 x 24\" for complex art and eye-catching advertisements! Create restricted areas, welcome your guests, and more with laser fused or color printed ideas.
Showing off your experience can give any office a professional, trustworthy look. Our certificate plaque display kits are both a modest and elegant way to celebrate your hard work! These certificate plaques include high-quality plexiglass to protect diplomas, awards, and other hard-earned achievements.
Our certificate plaque kits come with gold tacks and a key slot hole for secure wall displays. Adjust the board as needed, from coated marble for contemporary offices to a solid walnut upgrade! Showcasing your expertise and unique personality can be especially useful for smaller businesses and home offices.
Building up your social presence is a central tool in any industry. Lead customers to your social pages and other key sites with our aluminum QR code tags! You can customize the backing, size, shape, mounting and more to successfully reflect your business.
You can use the same code on all your metal QR code tags, or generate a unique code for each one for a low charge! Inform your clients about anticipated events, staff changes, shifting hours and other significant updates coming next year.
New Year’s resolutions can be ambitious, and investing in them wholeheartedly is often the best way to follow through. PlaqueMaker has a wide range of options to help you start a new business, or grow your current workplace! Browse our signature custom plaques and decor to fill out your workplace with a sincere, professional, and distinct identity.
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If you plan on additional exercising next year, you'll likely have to wake up earlier. After all, there are rarely enough hours in a day to begin with. If you aren't a morning person, some organic black coffee might help you adjust. So, consider our custom black bistro mug for a toasty pick-me-up.
You can personalize this mug with three unique qualities that define you. For motivation, you can reflect on your strengths or list goals that you'd like to achieve.
You might also include the particular activity or sport you're pursuing, such as hiking or marathons. If this is a gift for family or friends, you can mention the qualities you appreciate most about them.
Some diets involve a nutritional shake in the morning. However, you may need something larger than a mug for typical protein shakes and superfood smoothies. Our custom insulated tumbler holds 20 oz, and can double for your coffee or dedicated shakes.
This custom tumbler is also available in 17 different colors. Aside from using your favorite color, you can match your sports jersey or a special cause. The tumbler also features a handle to keep you moving on busy mornings.
Our custom “New Year, New Me” resolution water bottle is an excellent choice for morning jogs or biking before work. Its design is perfect for mobility, with a flip top to prevent spills and double-wall vacuum insulation.
This bottle directly addresses the New Year's resolution, and you can have it laser engraved with 2024. Naturally, hydration plays an important role in any exercise. So, you'll likely be drinking a lot more of it. Fortunately, our custom bottle holds up to 32 oz.
Its theme is also broad enough to be an ideal gift. For example, it's suitable for friends and family that are already athletes, looking to improve. It may also be fun for couples who want to begin exercising together.
Getting into shape will likely require a careful diet. Determining efficient meals and prepping them in the long term can be pretty intimidating. Fortunately, we offer an eco-friendly bamboo cutting board that's suitable for all of your individual needs.
This custom cutting board is a durable choice for fresh vegetables and more. You can have the board laser engraved with any message or art.
This could include the new year, sports references, or even motivational phrases. True, motivational things can seem corny sometimes. But adding something that is personally meaningful could potentially help you through extensive cooking every day.
So, you might also consider our custom canvas sign. Developing and maintaining a strong mindset can be essential to achieve your New Year's resolution. A small new decoration for your workout room could serve as a nice reminder of your personal investment. You can also include quotes from your heroes.
Our canvas signs are the perfect size for your garage and other interior areas. Although they consistently feature a faux leather rustic design, they're also available in nine different colors.
A canvas sign can serve as a chic piece of new décor at the gym. Some businesses and home properties also include a community gym for the tenants to share. Our canvas custom signs feature a sawtooth hanger for display.
It can also be important to reward different milestones as you reach them, encouraging you to continue. For example, you can record your physical progress, or remember a particular achievement.
This might include the first time you reached a finish line, hiked to the top of a mountain, and more. So, consider our custom picture frames to commemorate when all of your hard work finally paid off.
You can choose from multiple sizes, as well as portrait or landscape, for convenient display. At the gym, picture frames could be ideal for showcasing previous success stories.
For individuals, it's a nice way to include the people that were with you and supported your resolution.
You may want to return that support if they're also planning on a new health routine in 2024. There are a variety of programs that help organize workout routines. These plans can be rigorous but effective, providing structure to your meals and hours alike.
So, completing them is no small feat. Committing a certain amount of time or breaking a new record could also warrant a fun award. Our cherry wood plaques are both elegant and informal enough to award friends and family.
These plaque awards feature a beveled edge design, and the engravings are filled with charcoal. Those features add a professional look, and including your own personal message will mean far more.
The plaques are also available in many different sizes, in order to fit any room and your particular budget. But for a more traditional look, you can also consider our sublimated aluminum plaques.
The plate is available in silver, gold, or white aluminum. With this design, you can also add full color printing to feature more elaborate images.
Sometimes, planning a new exercise routine and simply getting started can feel like some of the toughest obstacles. But the beginning of a new year is always an invitation for positive change, whatever form that takes. If you feel motivated to get in shape for 2024 and start the year well, investing in yourself and supporting others is always worthwhile.
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If you’re not sure what a desk wedge is, find out more!","meta_keywords":"","customrecorddata":"540","type":1,"pageTypeName":"ext-blog-post","customrecordscriptid":"CUSTOMRECORD_SC_BLOG_PAGE_TYPE_POST","cmscreatable":true,"fields":{"custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_author":"1","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_excerpt":"","custrecord_sc_blog_post_pt_content":"A desk wedge refers to a stylish design for a desk nameplate for the modern office. Sleek, elegant and often made from natural wood such as walnut, red alder and rosewood, displaying your name, a meaningful quote or inspirational phrase on a desk wedge in your office can say a lot about you.
According to Feng Shui experts, the things you have in your workspace reflect who you are, how your mind works and what motivates you. The state of your workspace gives clues as to what's really going on inside your head ... and your heart. An office desk cluttered with papers and files represents a pre-occupation with some internal chaos. The constant clearing and re-organizing of clutter indicates you may be too distracted to connect with others.
The Feng Shui philosophy advocates balance. Through incorporating and correctly placing things that symbolize the five elements of Feng Shui on your desk and around the office, you can \"set the right mood\" to achieve your professional goals.\n
1. Water - It promotes focus, intelligence and communication. Place a small water feature or fish bowl in the north corner of your workspace. This should facilitate the free-flow of ideas.
2. Metal - If you are looking to advance your career or close a deal, place something metallic in the western section of the office. Metal signifies professionalism and success. It helps you focus.
3. Earth - Because earth keeps you grounded and stable, it needs to be in the center of your workspace. It can be as simple as neutral earth toned furniture or a painting of a landscape.
4. Fire - A symbol of expansion and transformation, red is often used to depict fire. Place a pop of this color in the south section of the room to motivate you to move forward on projects and goals. Fire also conveys illumination, so strive to create the perfect balance of office lighting.
5. Wood - Position this element in the east where it can direct loyalty, growth and creativity your way.
Here's an idea for how to invoke the power of two Feng Shui elements at once. Place a wood desk wedge with a metal name plate on your desk. It will project your professionalism (metal) and promote creativity (wood).
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\n\nA personalized desk wedge name plate looks fantastic in any office or a home. Available in two sizes and a variety of woods with different kinds of plate material, each desk wedge is customized with your personalized text and one free logo, photo or clip art. Use our online design tools to create your own look or have our professional graphic designers create a look for you. Once you submit your order, a no obligation quote and free proof is emailed to you within one business day. Typically, your order ships from our warehouse two business days after you approve your final design.
Raise awareness for International Day of Education this month with custom awards and plaques at PlaqueMaker! Education can create opportunities for students of any age, shaping the future of any field. Browse our store today for custom gifts and business essentials to recognize school staff, thank donors or volunteers, and more! Choose from unique glass awards, perpetual plaques, and a range of other materials to fit your original ideas.
Celebrate International Day of Education with our economy acrylic awards to save on rewards for the whole school staff! These custom acrylic awards are an affordable choice to reward large administrations, the whole class, or charity patrons. Add your own text and art to make plaques for teachers and any other academic champions!
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Add unique details to frosted, laser engraved acrylic awards or colored acrylic awards with UV printing for vibrant images. If you want to surprise friends or family in academia with custom gifts, upgrade your order to include gift wrapping.
Check out our blue diamond acrylic awards with an ornate design to plan ahead for fancy occasions! The reflective mirror base gives these custom acrylic awards a blue hue. The niche diamond shape is also certain to stand out on desks or trophy cases. Choose from multiple sizes, and add custom frosted or full color details for personal messages and special art!
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These blue acrylic awards are a stylish way to celebrate fundraisers, retirement parties, or any elegant event. You can even reward an institution itself for top grades, STEM programs, and other unique achievements! This is a great way to support improvements on campus and actions that involve the community.
Honor school staff, top donations, most hours volunteered and more with our perpetual plaques! With our custom perpetual plaques, you can choose from many board and plate materials for just the right look. Select traditional cherry and oak boards, or browse upgrades such as glass and acrylic perpetual plaques!
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Start with your preferred number of plates, then have more printed at a later date for an affordable price. You can personalize large custom plaques with 24 plates to accommodate bigger ceremonies and teams! Include your organization or company logo on the top plate. These custom plaques are an easy way to continue supporting educators year-round!
For something small and practical, consider our paperweight glass awards. You can add full color details to these custom glass paperweights with UV printing! They also have a freestanding design to easily view your thoughtful customization. Our personalized paperweights are a charming addition to any teacher’s desk, from grade school to universities!
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These particular custom glass awards measure just 5x4\", a comfortable size for any display. The clear style is also ideal for organizing paperwork without distraction. Welcome new teachers this semester, celebrate sports coaches, host awareness events and more!
Our certificate plaque display kits are a natural choice for students who complete new and extracurricular programs. Teachers and other staff can also showcase their degrees, fresh licenses, and other relevant documents! These custom plaques come with gold or silver plastic frames for certificates and awards.
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With certificate plaques at PlaqueMaker, you can give any ceremony a professional, official look! Encourage students to learn, thank teachers for years worked, and more. Consider multiple sizes to better fit your specific document. Our certificate display kits already include a key slot hole for wall displays!
Many schools, teachers, and related organizations often have to make due with less funds than they actually need. Celebrating the International Day of Education is a great opportunity to help students earn a fundamental experience! Recognize rising leaders and the teachers that shaped them with our custom plaques and awards for any creative plans.
It’s important to grow your brand in any business, so shop custom signs and other essentials at PlaqueMaker! Whether you’re establishing a new business, or rebranding a longtime organization, we have products for all your strategies. Create custom plaques, name plates, QR code tags and more with original text and artwork! Unique PlaqueMaker designs can help build your synergy, team spirit, and social presence for the business you always envisioned.
Advertisements are a fundamental tool year-round, often relying on outdoor signage for business sales or events. With our custom plastic signs, you can make creative promotional plans that are consistent indoors and outdoors! Personalize the text, art, and even the shape for eye-catching company logos and messages.
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Customize small plastic signs for the front counter, or use sizes up to 48x24\" for easily visible content! Upgrade your mounting to include holes and screws for more stability. You can also add a backing to your order to introduce a layered design, useful for complex ideas.
If you’re planning to add, expand, or reopen a garden, it’s ideal to guide guests with signage. Our stainless steel metal garden signs are effective for directions, new business hours, and more! Add laser fused or color printed text for personalized metal garden signs that match any industry.
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These custom garden signs feature rounded corners, and you can choose from multiple sizes. They include a 10\" stake for easy display, or you can upgrade to a 20\" stake for a low charge. Dictate your seasonal rules, plan niche promotions, and remind customers to pick up after their pets.
Establishing a strong social presence is a high priority in any field. Consider our aluminum metal QR code tags to either introduce or expand your social outreach! Design custom barcode tags with full color, sublimated ideas at PlaqueMaker today.
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These QR tags are available in sizes up to 4x2\", including customized measurements! This ensures that your custom aluminum tags properly fit company uniforms, countertops, product shelves, and more. Additionally, you can further personalize the shape itself, and choose a plastic or metal backing for our QR tags.
Businesses often prefer to keep office decor and other essentials consistent during any new expansion. Check out our aluminum office name plates to decorate new locations, welcome more team members, and accommodate job promotions! Choose your preferred size, aluminum color, and even the shape of the corners with these office name plates.
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Office plates can reflect the purpose and attitude of your workplace. Our aluminum name plates will include crucial text and artwork in full color for accurate results! Browse a variety of mounting options, featuring upgrades like wall brackets and magnetic tape to adorn any interior office.
Magnetic fasteners are a convenient tool for business name tags, too. Our aluminum name badges also complement our office plates! Design custom magnetic name badges with your own text, art, size, and shape for any full color ideas.
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Choose from gold, silver, or white aluminum and upgrade your order to include a backing for elaborate details. Our quantity discounts make it easier to give your customer-facing uniforms a magnetic update for every employee! Redefine your workplace and impress customers across all of your locations.
Make your own custom perpetual plaques to recognize employees every month, patrons, and other valuable recipients! After spending ample time on appreciation plaque wording, design the perfect canvas for your ideas. Our perpetual award plaques can display up to 24 aluminum plates.
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These custom plaques feature a top plate where you can describe the nature of the award alongside company details. Enjoy a board of your choice, from rustic cherry or oak to acrylic upgrades for modern perpetual plaques. They’re an excellent choice for corporate awards, to reward and encourage hard work! Begin with any number of perpetual plaque plates, then order more at a later date!
It can be challenging to grow any brand, from new businesses to existing ones. PlaqueMaker proudly supports small and large businesses alike, offering affordable and highly flexible options for all your office needs! Showcasing your unique personality and creativity can be a key tool in distinguishing your brand and reaching new customers.
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