A trip to Cooperstown is about much more than the games themselves for many young baseball players. The chance to compete against teams from across the country is exciting, but ask former participants what they remember most, and you’ll often hear another answer: trading pins. Long before the first pitch is thrown, players are discussing…
Do you remember collecting your favourite Disney pin and trading it with a friend? Maybe it was the famous Mickey, Minnie or even Donald Duck that made your childhood memorable. For obvious reasons, collecting that little piece made the whole trip feel extra special. That small souvenir has now become a global trend. Today, trading…
Are you looking for something that instantly evokes nostalgia without seeming old-school or outdated? Then why not combine the effortless charm of pins with the eye-catching design of Disney characters? Doesn’t it seem like the most outstanding combination to heighten the outlook of an outfit, a bag, or a hat? Well, if you are looking…
Where are those enamel pins that you collected with so much enthusiasm? They are probably hidden inside a box or a drawer, aren’t they? Well, you are not alone. Most people want to flaunt their enamel pins, but they don’t know how. Also, some peers want to start making enamel pins. However, they remain unsure…
First-time buyers of OotM pins often get overwhelmed by the high-stakes, currency-like nature of badge trading at the tournament. It leads them to confusion about how to create or buy emblems that are desirable to others. This blog is a friendly beginner’s guide for designing and creating OotM custom enamel pins and common mistakes to…
Designing a custom pin for the Odyssey of the Mind season requires blending team creativity with high-visibility design elements. If you’ve ever been to an Odyssey of the Mind (OotM) World Finals, you know that the competition isn’t just about spontaneous problems and long-term performances. It’s about the trading pins. Pin trading is the universal…
The surface of a backpack is your creative space. While the inside area is loaded with books and or any other useful items, the rest of the surface offers you an ultimate way to stand out in the hallway. Most of the students decorate their backpacks using various placement techniques that offer a next-level aesthetic…
We all have been there. Trying on outfits to stand out. But nothing works out. However, sometimes it’s the small details that pull everything together. You can be wearing a very basic outfit like a jacket or hoodie, but one small addition can completely change your look. That’s exactly what enamel pins do. They’re small,…
Lapel pin backs, also known as clutches, are attached to the back of pins to secure them to bags, jackets, or clothes. The most overlooked thing in the pins is their bags. Designers focus on the line details and colors of the pins, but often ignore which type of backs to use for securing them….