Not Your Average Bar/Bat Mitzvah Swag: 6 Unique Ideas For Your Guests

In what seems like yesterday you came home from the hospital with your bundle of joy and now you are sitting across the table with a young adult about to take their first steps into a new world as a Bar/Bat Mitzvah.  There is a lot to plan, a party, guest list, parent speeches, and what swag to commemorate the occasion.  While we can’t help write the joke that will slay the congregation we can help find the right swag to make your gift stand out against all the other B’nai Mitzvot!  

The first thing to solve with swag is the logo!  Make sure you have a designer that can take what is in your kid’s head and turn it into reality.  At Liquid Screen Design we have four full-time artists that can even do Hebrew (if needed).  All of our design work is complimentary for our customers with their order!

The next thing is finding the best swag within your budget to wow your teen their friends and the rest of your guests.  When it comes to unique bar/bat mitzvah swag, the sky's the limit. Through our services, you can go with super high-end swag or just fun and unique products. 

Here are some unique bar/bat mitzvah swag from one side of the spectrum to the other.

1. Celebration in a Box

Go all out with a swag box dedicated to your kids special day. A swag box can include a full range of items all custom branded to represent your child. Add in a Hydroflask style water bottle, a branded Challah cover, a super soft t-shirt, a sweet treat, and a fun game and you have an entire celebration in a box!

2. Apparel for All

Apparel is one of the most memorable swag items. Creating high quality, comfortable apparel is a sure crowd pleaser for any event. Plus, it provides a nice memento for people to remember the fun they had years later. A really cool apparel option for an event like a Bar/Bat Mitzvah is a heat changing t-shirt! Start out with a nice blue t-shirt, add a little heat and….bam! Suddenly your t-shirt is red! You can combine comfort and style with custom hoodies and crewnecks as well. Maybe you even want to create custom pajama pants printed with your child's initials and some fun graphics. You can spotlight your child even further by creating a t-shirt with their face on it. Whatever your ideas are, we will help you turn your dream into a reality that’s far better than you could’ve imagined!

3. Drinkware for Anywhere

Drinkware is a go to gift for any occasion. You can pick from a wide variety of options including a water bottle, a mug, or a nice tumbler. Add on a nice message to commemorate the day and you have a perfect gift to send your guests home with. It is a small but memorable token of appreciation to all of the people who have helped shape your child's life!

4. Endless Fun & Games 

If you’re looking for ways to keep your guests entertained, we’ve got your back! We can create custom playing cards, scrabble, and swag-a-grams (think bananagrams but with swag!). Looking for something a little more active? Try mini squishy footballs or baseballs, mini hockey sticks, a custom hoop basketball game, or branded bean bag boards. The possibilities are endless! 

5. Next Level Party Items

Get the party started with custom branded party items! You can cheer your child on as they take this step in their religious journey with fun items like glow sticks and other glow in the dark items, confetti poppers, and rally towels. For an added bit of fun, create a photo booth with custom props made specifically for your event. A photo booth is the perfect way to make sure you capture the joy and smiles of the day! 

6. The “Wow” Factor

Still looking for that one thing that will stand out and make your guests say, “Wow”! We’ve got a few ideas! You can create a one-of-a-kind sticker sheet with stickers that reflect the meaning of the day and your child's personality all in one!

Another great item is a s’mores kit. A s’mores kit makes it easy for you to have a sweet treat all ready to go with Kosher chocolate, graham crackers, and marshmallows all packed up and specially printed with a logo of your choosing! Create a dedicated s'mores table for kids to roast marshmallows and you have a super memorable, easy, and fun way to entertain guests! 

If these ideas get you as excited as they get us, give us a call and we’ll help you come up with all the best ways to make your party unforgettable! The possibilities are essentially endless, no matter what your style of celebrating is, you will find the perfect solution at Liquid Screen Design.

Curious About What Your Unique Bar/Bat Mitzvah Swag Can Achieve? Call Liquid Screen Design

If you are curious about what you can make and about how to take your swag game to the next level, get in touch with us. Whether it is for a Bar or Bat Mitzvah or some of our larger corporate clients (like the Detroit Pistons, St. Paul Saints, Kroger, or many more) we can help you navigate the many items on offer and help you find the perfect one for you.

Call us at 612-234-7230, fill out our online form, or email us at info@liquidscreendesign.com.

5 Custom Spirit Wear Products That Will Get Students Excited to Return to the Classroom in 2021

Back to school season is upon us and there’s a little extra excitement in the air this year as students look forward to being back in the classroom after a long year of virtual learning. Students are itching to get back to sports, clubs, and other fun organizations. 

As they head back to in-person learning, it’s important that they get that sense of belonging and connectedness back. One of the best ways to accomplish this sense of togetherness is with custom swag!

Not only will custom swag get students excited about school and events, but it will remind them that no matter what, your school is there for them and will do everything they can to make 2021-2022 a great school year!

Planners

Custom planners are a great way to get students ready to start a new school year! Not only can you decorate them with your school's logo, mascot, and colors, but you can help students get organized by including all of the major school events, breaks, and any other important information! Many students find it helpful to plan out their days and list out what assignments are due when. Providing students with a really unique planner is a great way to show you care and want them to succeed! 

Backpacks

A backpack with the school mascot and the name of your school on it will not only excite students, but also elevate school spirit. 

Everyone needs a backpack so why not offer kids one that helps them stand out from the crowd and show their support for their school. With a custom backpack, students will be able to show off their school spirit everywhere they go!

We have a ton of options to choose from as well. Take our Transit backpack, for example: it’s comfy, stylish, and comes at a very reasonable cost. 

Shirts

T-shirts are one of the most popular spirit wear items. They get worn all of the time and are a great way for students to show pride in their school.

The best thing about creating a t-shirt with Liquid Screen Design is that you know it will be one of a kind! We have a team of artists that will help you come up with unique designs that will help your school stand out from the rest. 

We also offer high-quality, super-soft T-shirts that everyone will want to wear.

Get your students excited about coming back to school and attending sporting events and games live again with a shirt showcasing your school mascot, motto, logo, or anything else! 

Hats

When thinking about the type of spirit wear that will work best for your school, you have to think about the kinds of items that your intended customers like the most.

Teenagers love staying on trend and one of the fan favorites among the younger generations recently have been bucket hats! Bucket hats are all about style. By picking fun patterns, colors, and logos to add to your hats, you can attract a lot of attention from students. 

Tap into the popularity of bucket hats this year and offer your student body something they can proudly wear everywhere they go, all while promoting your school and elevating school spirit.

Water Bottles and Custom Stickers

Continuing with what's trending, if you look around at a group of students, it is more than likely that at least five out of every ten students will be walking around with a stainless steel water bottle decked out with custom stickers that show off their personality. 

Students love reusable water bottles, they’re environmentally friendly and allow them to stay hydrated all day long as they run around from classes to sports and other after school activities. Creating a high-quality water bottle with your school name and logo on it is a sure way to catch students' attention. They will be used long after the school day is over and their versatility allows for an increased number of impressions as they’re shown off to multiple people a day.

Add in some custom school spirit stickers and you’ll have the full package! Custom stickers have become increasingly popular. They’re fun and help give a little insight into the kinds of things people like. They showcase what is important to a person and what’s more important than the school someone attends!

Get Your Custom Spirit Wear in 2021 From Liquid Screen Design

If you would like to get your custom spirit wear in 2021 from reliable designers and manufacturers, look no further than Liquid Screen Design. We will provide you with all of the quality apparel and swag you desire so that your student body can enjoy coming back to school.

Call us at 612-234-7230, fill out our online form, or email us at info@liquidscreendesign.com

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Liquid Screen Design named Fourth Fastest-Growing Distributor of 2020

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- Liquid Screen Design (LSD) celebrates a major milestone and impressive achievement having been named one of the ‘Fastest Growing Distributors’ in 2020 by Print+Promo Marketing Magazine’s August 2021 issue.

Capitalizing on the success of its clients, Liquid Screen Design has seen exponential growth, boasting a 194.12% year-over-year (YOY) growth rate from 2019-2020. While many organizations struggled to cope with the challenges of the ongoing pandemic, LSD stepped up to the plate, helping businesses across North America reach and exceed their goals, in partthrough the use of strategic promotional products.

Maintaining momentum, LSD has already surpassed its 2020 sales YOY in August 2021. This growth has enabled the company to invest in the community around them, creating five new full-time positions since January, with two additional salespeople slated to start work in October.

On the customer acquisition side, LSD increased its customer base by 220% in 2021, helping an increasing number of companies overcome challenges surrounding organizational reach, brand awareness, and more.

Liquid Screen Design’s cutting-edge designs, depth of knowledge around trends, and focus on deliverables always hits the mark and sets them apart from the competition. With four full-time graphic designers on staff, clients receive complimentary artwork that turns something ordinary into something magical to share with their audiences.

4 Custom Swag Box Ideas That Will Boost Work From Home Team Morale in 2021

As the recent work from home trend continues, it is more important than ever to find ways to boost team morale and solidify connections among employees. The social aspect of an in-person office has been lacking recently, prompting businesses to find new ways to stay in touch with employees.

One sure fire way that we found works to keep employees energized and to promote connectedness and engagement is custom swag boxes! A custom swag box is a personalized experience created specifically for your team. Each item in a swag box is chosen with intention and meant to be a meaningful way to make a connection with employees. By adding your unique logo to each item in your box, you have the added bonus of creating a sense of togetherness that helps bind your team together and energize them to stay motivated and positive through difficult times!

If your team morale has been low as of late and you're looking for a way to get things back on track and show your appreciation for your employees, here are some custom swag box work from home ideas that are sure to help.

A Sweet Treat

Everyone loves a good snack, and what better item to add to a care package than a sweet treat. One of our absolute favorite swag boxes to make is a s’mores kit! It’s not only a tasty delight, but a thoughtful way to show your employees that you care and want to make them smile. This option is perfect for employees with young families as well. It will be fun for the whole household. 

Self Care to Show You Care

Letting your workers know that you are thinking about them and care about their wellbeing is especially important during times like these. A great way of achieving this is by sending them a sense of calm and comfort in the form of a gift. You might include a nice fleece zip up or comfortable hoodie with your company logo, a coffee mug and custom coffee, and maybe even a candle or a desk ornament to brighten up their work from home space to make them feel as comfy as possible. You can get really creative with this one and think about what would make you more comfortable in a home office.

Physical and Mental Wellness in One

Mental and physical wellness go hand-in-hand, which is why we here at Liquid Screen Design dedicate a lot of time and effort to promoting the mental and physical wellness of our employees.

The best way we’ve found to do this so far is virtual yoga! Not only has yoga provided us with a way to release stress and focus on mindfulness, it has been a great bonding experience for our team! 

As a way to show you care about your employees health and wellness, consider providing them with a custom yoga mat, yoga blocks, a nice water bottle, headphones, a fitness tracker, a journal, a comfortable t-shirt to workout in, or calming essential oils.

Happy Hour Like Never Before

For many of us, a cocktail at the end of the week is just what the doctor ordered. With this in mind, why not make a custom cocktail kit for your hard-working employees? Cocktail kits are a great way to be creative. You can customize your drink kit to reflect your company in some way by coming up with a unique cocktail just for your staff. 

Our team of artists can help transform your ideas into a reality with this kit so be sure to have some fun with it! 

One of the most common ways that employees connect is by going out for happy hour or cocktail night. It’s a really fun way to get to know your coworkers outside the office and learn more about what’s important to them. Just because your employees might be working from home now-a-days doesn’t mean they shouldn’t be able to enjoy a fun night with their coworkers. This is why we’ve been seeing more and more virtual happy hours! 

A virtual happy hour is a great way to get employees to bond, especially if it's sponsored by the office! The pandemic has changed the rules when it comes to social gatherings but there is no reason why we can’t get together even if it is virtually using zoom.

Tech to Recharge Your Team

One of the best ways to boost morale is with something fun and interesting that your employees have never seen before. For this type of swag box, we love to add unique branded tech in with a few other custom items. Creating an office at home can be a struggle, but you can help your employees out by providing them with some essentials. A custom Moleskine notebook, a charging pad, charging cables, or a nice pair of wireless headphones can be great items to add to your tech focused swag box. 

One of our current favorite tech items that have been a continuous crowd pleaser as of late are these super awesome power bars shown in the picture below! Disguised to look like a granola bar, these portable chargers are a really fun way to say thank you to your staff for always working hard. 

Curious About What Your Swag Can Achieve? Call Liquid Screen Design

If you are interested in making a custom swag box work from home for your employees, call Liquid Screen Design. We are well-regarded for our exceptional services and can create for you high-quality swag that will surely amaze your hard workers.

Call us at 612-234-7230, fill out our online form, or email us at info@liquidscreendesign.com

The Ultimate Guide to Creating a Work From Home New Hire Welcome Kit

There is nothing more welcoming to a new hire than getting a gift that makes them feel right at home. You want to show them right away that they are valued and make them feel like they’re a part of the team right from the start. A great way to take away those first day jitters is providing a new hire welcome kit with thoughtful essentials that will start your new employee off on the right foot.

The Right Swag

When thinking about new hire swag, it is important to get something that will be useful for your new employee. Every industry is different and what your employee is going to be doing can help dictate the type of items you want in the welcome kit. 

Getting swag for a person that works with a computer all day is not the same as for someone who is out in the field. Tailor-make your welcome kit to make it useful as well as fun. 

It is important to choose high quality items as well. A cheap pen that doesn’t write is not only useless, but sends the message that you don’t really care about your new employee. 

If you want to make a good impression on your new hire, we recommend a few general items. First off, a quality pen and notebook with your company logo is a great way to start. You provide something useful but also add in that special touch by branding it with your logo. Another fun item for your new team member is a custom sticker sheet. Sticker sheets are always exciting. You can work with our team of artists to create meaningful and original stickers that can be used on water bottles, laptop cases, or wherever else you might want to place a sticker. 

Drinks On Me

A really nice stainless steel water bottle with your company logo is perfect for new hires. It’s high quality and shows that you care about their well being. 

Another great option for drinkware is a travel mug and custom coffee. You want your new employee to feel energized to start their new job and what better way to do this than by providing them with a little caffeine!

Sport That Logo

Making your new employee an official member of your team means you want them to show pride in the company and what they do. Giving them a branded T-shirt, hoodie, or zip-up with your company logo allows them to show off your brand and celebrate their new journey. It is a great addition to any new hire kit!

It’s the Thought That Counts

No matter what you choose to add to your new hire kit, the simple act of creating a gift for your new employees will be greatly appreciated. With Liquid Screen Design, we help you be intentional and work with you to create a gift that will be unique and meaningful to all. 

Curious About What Your Swag Can Achieve? Call Liquid Screen Design

If you are curious about what you can make and about how to take your swag game to the next level, get in touch with us. We can help you navigate the many items on offer and help you find the perfect one for you and your clients. Call us at 612-234-7230, fill out our online form, or email us at info@liquidscreendesign.com

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Kylie Passe is a Social Media Intern at Liquid Screen Design a Branding and

Swagging company. Helping nonprofits and businesses with their physical

marketing needs and strategies.

Office Managers: Are You Tired of Buying Branded Swag That No One Uses?

If the branded swag that you order is not used, what is the point? 

There is nothing more frustrating than trying to find the perfect freebie for a target audience, ordering it, spending good money on it, and then distributing it to that target only to see them toss them in the nearest rubbish bin. It can be frustrating, sure, but then when you are using the same old tired items that everyone has been given several times over, what can you expect? 

There was a time when cheap plastic pens that would break after a couple of uses were happily received but those times are past. The good news is that you can now find just about anything you can think of and use it as branded swag.

Here at Liquid Screen Design, we offer a full service experience. We don’t just want to give you a cool t-shirt and send you on your way, we want to be a part of your marketing strategy! Most people think about marketing solely as a means to gain more customers and while yes, this is the main focus, you also have to think about how to market your business to your own employees. Creating a loyal team is dependent upon how you treat your employees. You want to show them how important they are to your business. A great way to do this is through custom swag.

Quality Over Quantity

The key to a successful piece of swag is quality. If you want someone to keep your branded freebie, make it good. 

Everyone has mugs and cups, but not everyone has a nice quality temperature-controlled mug or a water bottle that can keep the water cold for a whole day. If you give someone a quality mug or bottle they will more than likely keep it, and use it. 

The same thing applies to wearables. A plain old uncomfortable T-shirt isn’t very exciting, but a super-soft T-shirt with an interesting logo is far more likely to be kept. You could also change it up and get your employees a different kind of apparel. Maybe a nice Sweater Knit Fleece Jacket or a Nike Dri-Fit Half Zip Jacket would be a way to catch employees attention.

Be Original, Be Practical

Top-notch quality is not the only way to ensure your target will want to keep that swag, offer them something practical that they will use in their everyday life and they are sure to keep it. 

Take tote bags, for example. Tote bags are super useful and popular these days since more and more people are using reusable bags to go to the grocery store. Tote bags are also great in that they show your logo in a prominent size allowing your custom swag to act as an advertisement for your business. 

Another handy swag piece on top of the practical list that is also super original is a cutting board. While this seems like a weird piece of swag to offer, you can get a super original cutting board you won’t find anywhere else that is guaranteed to be kept. 

Something like this USA Shape Bamboo Cutting Board can have a really long lasting impression on your target audience and generate a lot of goodwill for your business. 

Another great option, especially for the office is a wireless charging pad that allows users to keep their tech charged all day long. Everyone loves having a fully charged phone at all times so this makes for a great piece of custom swag.

The Takeaway

When in doubt go with quality, always be creative, and whenever possible go with practical, usable things your clients will want, use, and keep for a long time to come. 

Curious About What Your Swag Can Achieve? Call Liquid Screen Design

If you are curious about what you can make and about how to take your swag game to the next level, get in touch with us. We can help you navigate the many items on offer and help you find the perfect one for you and your clients. Call us at 612-234-7230, fill out our online form, or email us at info@liquidscreendesign.com

Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Underestimate the Power of Custom Swag (Promotional Products)

Custom Swag (promotional products) are going to find their way into your client’s pockets; whether those products are yours or your competitions’ is up to you. We can say that with certainty since branded swag is owned by 8 out of 10 people! Look around your desk right now.  I bet you have between 2-11 swag items within your reach (over 65% of you do).  That is the power of swag!!!

The reason why swag has become a go-to for many marketing departments is that it works effectively! Swag generates loyalty from your existing customers or participants, brings in new clients, and gives you lasting impressions with those you want to remember your brand. To underestimate this powerful marketing tool is to pass up on an amazing opportunity.

Many People Use it

We’ve done a lot of research on the power of swag and we’ve found a lot of great stats along the way that help prove swag’s effectiveness as a marketing tool.

First of all, about half of your consumers will use at least one swag product during the week. Every time someone uses your promo item, they are reminded of you. Not only are they reminded of you, but 56% of people who receive branded promotional products actually said that their impression of the company improved. They generate goodwill towards your company because they remember you gave them this gift.

Promotional ads often feel like selling and can be met with some resistance but gift giving feels great! 83% of consumers even say that they enjoy receiving advertising messages if they are tied to promotional products.

Easy to Target Your Audience

It is easy to tailor your promotional products to your target audience as long as you understand who your audience is. You can target schools with unique spiritwear for students and teachers. You can create branded water bottles and stickers for recreational businesses like summer camps. For nonprofits running events, a custom swag box with items reflecting the theme of their event works well.

These are just a few examples, but the important part is that you know your audience. Considering your target audience and the goals and objectives you want to reach with your product is an essential part of creating successful promotional products.

Swag is Kept a Long Time

Another reason not to underestimate promotional items is that most people keep them for just about two years!

Imagine the price of a billboard for two years and compare it to the cost of a promotional item. Both generate product recognition, but a t-shirt or a baseball hat is a far more cost-effective method for gaining recognition and developing new customers.

The more useful your customers find the product, the longer they will keep it and the more they will use it. It pays to give a high-quality pen that will last a long time and that the customer will like and use on a daily basis.

You want to ensure that your swag is of good quality. If it feels cheap, your client is likely to reject it, they might throw it out or never use it. Plus, cheap swag is a direct reflection on your company and the quality of your services.

It is the Gift That Keeps on Giving

Swag can make a long-lasting impression, which is another reason not to underestimate it.

Most people can remember brands from products they may have received for up to two years...talk about creating brand recognition! When you compare the return on investment from tv or radio ads to that of custom mugs, believe it or not, the mugs come out on top.

Always remember that for swag to be effective, it must be useful or somehow coveted by your client. There is no point in making something no one will want. Try to have a very clear idea of who your ideal client is, and based on that, think which promotional item will have the best reception.

If your client ends up using your promotional item, you will reap its rewards. But if your promo item ends up in a drawer and never sees the light of day, it achieves nothing. Overall, custom promotional items are a great way for you to set yourself apart from the competition and get your customers excited about your business!

Contact Liquid Screen Design for Custom Promotional Products

Curious about making your own custom promotional products? Ready to take your promotional items to a whole new level and maximize every marketing dollar? Give us a call at 612-234-7230, fill out our online form, or email us at bgoltzman@liquidscreendesign.com and we will gladly help you improve your marketing today!

3 Ways to Use Custom Swag to Make Your Next Event Unforgettable

Custom swag for events is a fantastic way to get people excited and involved with your event. When people feel like they are getting something for participating in your event, they are more likely to generously give back to your organization!

Not only does branded swag create excitement, it attracts new clients and creates customer loyalty! Think about it; your client is walking around with swag sporting your logo. In essence, your customer becomes a moving billboard! There is no better way to stretch your marketing buck than through your customers themselves.

Choose Your Custom Swag Accordingly 

For a piece of custom swag to shine, you have to think about the context you are giving it in and how it will benefit those attending your event. You want your swag to be fun and memorable. The more people enjoy the items you give, the longer they will keep them and the more likely they will be to brag about your event to others, getting more and more people involved for years to come!

Swag Before, During, and After

We love brainstorming ways to promote an event through swag so let’s brainstorm now and give you a sneak peak of the process we go through with you when thinking about creating custom swag!

Say that you are organizing a marathon and you want to increase your number of participants but aren’t sure how. A great way to start is by marketing through swag. Giving out unique swag for those who register early and for those who participate in the event is a really great way to get people to sign up and create a buzz.

To find the best swag for your event, think about who your customer is and what they need. In the case of a marathon, a great reward for signing up early could potentially be custom running socks. These are something that runners are going to be wearing often. By adding your logo, you are giving them something to remember you by. Plus, they will feel like a VIP as they run the marathon wearing the socks they got for signing up early. 

To create a sense of belonging that people often desire and to leave participants feeling rewarded and happy, a custom T-shirt or water bottle would be great rewards at the end of a race! They can even take pictures at the finish line with the shirts to help them commemorate the race. These are also items that will be kept for a long time, helping event goers remember your event and your organization, leading to future support from them.

To keep things exciting throughout your event, we recommend using a photo booth with custom items relevant to your theme! Swag isn’t meant to just be a random item you hand out, it’s meant to serve a purpose and help your event and your organization be remembered. Swag is a marketing tool. When you create a photo booth with custom items like different signs, props, and hats, you are creating an opportunity for event goers to capture the good time they are having and share the experience with all of their friends. Pro tip, you can even create a hashtag centered around the theme of your event so you can track the response to your event.

Customize Everything

We have an entire team of graphic artists dedicated to helping your organization create the best looking swag around! This customization helps add to the originality of your swag. The more original and unique the design on your swag is, the more memorable it will be to those who see it. 

The key to all successful swag is finding the right fit. There is something to be said about originality as well; if you are giving out the same thing everyone else is, chances are your swag will find its way to the garbage bin. If it is different and serves a purpose, your client will engage with it.

Ready To Find Your Perfect Custom Swag? Liquid Screen Design Can Help

Give us a call, let us be your swag consultants! Our design services are always free to our clients and we are always happy to help you make the best swag possible; reach us at 612-234-7230, visit our contact page, or email us at info@liquidscreendesign.com

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Kylie Passe is a Social Media Intern at Liquid Screen Design a Branding and Swagging company.  Helping nonprofits and businesses with their physical marketing needs and strategies.