Category Archives: All About Pins

Putting personal brand forward in your products is often the difference between a one-time sale and a long-term customer. But, when it comes to something at the scale of a custom lapel pin, getting room to brand can be tricky. That’s why we recommend adding a custom backstamp to your lapel pins, especially if you’re […]

Our guide to crowdfunding custom lapel pins stressed the importance of creating pin-friendly designs and organizing a campaign. However, just as essential to any crowdfunding campaign is deciding which platform to host it on! In today’s post, we’re covering the main factors for deciding a crowdfunding platform for custom pins and taking a look at […]

Everyone wants their custom lapel pins to “pop.” To have that visual punch to make a custom pin more noticeable or more interesting. From bright colors and shining metals, we offer thousands of design options so clients can design the most striking pins. However, in our experience, many clients aren’t aware of our most impressive […]

Cheaper than shirts, widely-appealing and easy to ship, custom pins are one of the most popular items on crowdfunding sites like Kickstarter or Indiegogo. Not only does crowdfunding custom pins help individual pin designers tackle the startup fees, its an invaluable tool for promoting original designs and projects. However, less than 50 percent of all […]

Working as a nonprofit,  a passionate force of volunteers and partners form the backbone of your efforts. Volunteers donate their time and energy doing the groundwork that moves a cause forward. Showing appreciation isn’t just gracious, it’s essential for maintaining a healthy organization and reaching its goals. Small gestures like personal thank you notes or […]

From national organizations like Habitat For Humanity to a town’s local soup kitchen, nonprofit organizations around the country come to All About Pins for custom volunteer award pins recognizing the dedication and work of their volunteers. We see award pins in every shape or size, but there a few key trends we’ve found consistent in […]

From Mardi Gras to Gasparilla, parade krewes bring their communities to life through snazzy costumes, elaborate parade floats, and fantastic live performances. Sometimes a unique badge of membership. Sometimes a parade throw. Always full of unique flair. Krewe pins are designed with color and personality reflecting the larger-than-life character of their organizations. Krewe Pin Inspirations […]

You’ve put a ton of thought into every part of a custom pin’s design, but don’t let sizing trip you up when it’s got a big impact. In today’s Custom Pins 101, let’s quickly cover the factors you should think about when choosing a pin’s size.

Years of service pins recognize employees for their contributions, but generically designed, they come across as cheap tokens fulfilling an obligation rather than a highlight of their work and dedication. Many pin companies offer “template” awards with five or 10-year milestones ready in pre-made molds. Often featuring gaudy stars or streamers, these prebaked designs are […]

You’ve spent hours laboring over those custom pin designs and weeks waiting for production. All while working hard online to market your custom pins and drive attention to your work. But congratulations! You’ve made your first sale. But wait! Don’t skimp on your packaging. Making the coveted sale is exciting, but a pin’s packaging is […]