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How To Rock Your Awesome Socks Like These 7 Hot Celebs

Up your socks game and make a bold fashion statement with inspiration from these 7 hot celebrities

Your wardrobe is incomplete without a pair or two (or more!) statement custom made socks. Quirky, colorful, bold, sheer, knee-length, sheer, food prints, cartoon prints, animals-you can make a bold fashion statement using your custom printed socks.

Need some inspiration to get you started on your stylish socks journey? Take a look at these 7 celebrities who are making heads turn with their awesome socks.

1. Justin Trudeau

The Canadian PM has to be the unofficial emperor of Sockdom. From wearing rubber ducky socks at the World Economic Forum summit at Davos, wearing maple leaf patterned ones to a talk show, to bringing out his inner nerd by wearing Star-Wars inspired Chewbacca and R2D2 socks, he’s done it all.

Mr. Trudeau’s sox appeal just keeps growing!

Justin Trudeau wears purple and yellow rubber duck motif socks at the Davos World Economic Forum summit.Image via Twitter

Justin Trudeau wears purple and yellow rubber duck motif socks at the Davos World Economic Forum summit.

Image via Twitter

Not without my rubber duckies!Image via Twitter

Not without my rubber duckies!

Image via Twitter

Justin Trudeau wears maple-leaf motif socks at the Kelly and Ryan showImage via The Guardian

Justin Trudeau wears maple-leaf motif socks at the Kelly and Ryan show

Image via The Guardian

2. Jennifer Lopez

Singing, acting, dancing, hosting, fashion designing, producing movies-AND wearing drool-worthy socks-there’s little that J.Lo does not do in style. 

Check her flaunting her $1,340 Gucci crystal-encrusted socks:

I got a new pair of socks today…#guccigang

I got a new pair of socks today…#guccigang

3. Kylie Jenner 

This young style icon, businesswoman, and influencer (reportedly paid around $1.2 million for a single post on Instagram) has a thing for cutesy socks. 

The proof is this adorable post that she put up last Christmas featuring herself and her daughter Stormi in matching Christmas-themed pajamas and grey candy cane motif socks. 

Kylie Jenner wears Christmas-themed grey candy cane motif socks

Kylie Jenner wears Christmas-themed grey candy cane motif socks

4. Prince Harry 

Once upon a time, there lived a prince charming who met the love of his life, married her, had a kid, and renounced the royal life to live happily ever after with her. Harry’s love story is indeed the stuff of which fairy tales are made.  

Harry loves wearing colorful socks-he wore this neon striped pair while visiting a rugby team as part of the celebration of World Down Syndrome Day.

His goofy, approachable sock-style amps up his adorable quotient we think. 

Prince Harry flaunts neon striped socks at a rugby game on the eve of World Down Syndrome DayImage via fiz-x

Prince Harry flaunts neon striped socks at a rugby game on the eve of World Down Syndrome Day

Image via fiz-x

5. Selena Gomez

The ‘’Come & Get it” singer seems to be inviting us to get her stylish knee-length red socks. She wore these as part of the campaign for the launch of Adidas NEO sneakers. 

Selena Gomez’s knee-length bright red socksImage via Pinterest

Selena Gomez’s knee-length bright red socks

Image via Pinterest

6. Gigi Hadid

The International Super Model has appeared on no less than 35 covers of Vogue magazine in the past 4 years and has a whopping 52.4 million followers on Instagram.

Here she’s seen wearing her favourite white Reebok sneakers paired with black embroidered rose socks. A stunning combination of white, black and red we think!

7. Sarah Jessica Parker 

Can we talk about fashion and style and not include THE SJP? Impossible! 

That the Sex and the City star has an enviable collection of shoes is well-known (think Manolo Bhlaniks!). But did you know she has an equally awesome collection of socks? 

Here she shows off her monogrammed pink Gucci socks in style: 

Sunglasses, check. Borrowed coat, bag and dress, check. Old socks, check. @sjpcollection Celine in Taupe Satin, check. Off to my second day with the brilliant, amazing women of @businesschicks in Melbourne. X, Sj

Sunglasses, check.
Borrowed coat, bag and dress, check.
Old socks, check.
@sjpcollection Celine in Taupe Satin, check.
Off to my second day with the brilliant, amazing women of @businesschicks in Melbourne.
X, Sj

And here are her happy feet in super-cute colorful heart-motif socks with Cinderella-style glittery shoes.

I only bother changing shoes. Working from home. X, Sj​​

I only bother changing shoes.
Working from home.
X, Sj​​

Which celeb style is closest to your own? Whose sock style has inspired you the most? Let us know in the comments section below!

Would you like to get custom printed socks for yourself? We make socks to meet all your design dreams and fit snugly in your happy feet. Check out our custom made socks page for more details or write in to us at sales@gumtoo.ca today.

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Lights, Camera, Dance! How Decadance Used Custom Promotional Products For Fundraising

Read how Decadance, a contemporary dance company based in Singapore used custom promotional products for fundraising and also as mementoes for the audience.

Custom Promotional Products Commissioned by Decadance CoImage Credit: Edwin Wee

Custom Promotional Products Commissioned by Decadance Co

Image Credit: Edwin Wee

Are you a creative studio involved in staging plays, musicals or dance performances? Do you want your audiences to remember your performance and spread word-of-mouth publicity for your upcoming shows?

Learn how Decadance Co, a contemporary dance company based in Singapore used custom promotional products from Gumtoo Stickers to raise funds and as mementoes to the audience.

About Decadance Co:

Decadance Co: A young, contemporary dance studio in Singapore

Decadance Co: A young, contemporary dance studio in Singapore

Founded in 2019 by Edwin Wee and Rachel Lum, Decadance Co is a socially conscious contemporary dance company based in Singapore. Decandance Co’s vision is to be intergenerational and all-inclusive. They specialize in developing multi-disciplinary works, programmes and experiences that challenge both artists and audiences.

Decadance Co’s Recent Path-breaking Performance: No Corners

Watch: Teaser of ‘‘No Corners’’ Performance

Decadance Co recently staged an invigorating performance “No Corners” on the rooftop of Design Orchard on Orchard Road, Singapore. The concept of “No Corners” revolved around the idea of comfort and discomfort. The flashing billboards, the bright city lights in the background added a certain discomfort to the audience, whereas the performers indulged in comfort on a sofa. After sometime, perhaps the audience found the familiarity of the billboards and the light a comforting sight. Many audience members were intrigued by the use of the space, set, lights and film component to bring out the concept with artistic integrity and delivery.

Check some images from the performance:

Flashing Lights, Shining Billboards add to the performance settings at the Design Orchard, SingaporeImage Credit: Dong TZ

Flashing Lights, Shining Billboards add to the performance settings at the Design Orchard, Singapore

Image Credit: Dong TZ

The Real Test: Facing the AudienceImage Credit: Dong TZ

The Real Test: Facing the Audience

Image Credit: Dong TZ

Let’s Dance!Image Credits: Dong TZ

Let’s Dance!

Image Credits: Dong TZ

Why Custom Promotional Products?

Edwin and Rachel had three requirements:

1.  A novel idea to raise funds for Decadance Co,

2.  Something for the audience to take back from the performance that would remind them about the experience they had during the show.

3.  Quirky, relatable merchandise that people who haven’t watched the show would like to purchase

A quick Google and social media search led Decadance Co to Gumtoo Stickers. Many brainstorming sessions later, Decadance Co found what they were looking for-custom made vinyl stickers, enamel pins and embroidered patches. The exclusive designs revolved around their ‘’No Corners” performance, featuring a sofa and the concept of comfort and discomfort.

Comfort Vs DiscomfortImage via Facebook

Comfort Vs Discomfort

Image via Facebook

Custom Embroidery Patch for Decadance CoImage Credit: Edwin Wee

Custom Embroidery Patch for Decadance Co

Image Credit: Edwin Wee

Comfortable on a sofa: Decadance Co ‘‘No Corners’' Performance PreviewImage via Facebook

Comfortable on a sofa: Decadance Co ‘‘No Corners’' Performance Preview

Image via Facebook

Custom Vinyl Stickers for Decadance CoImage Credits: Edwin Wee

Custom Vinyl Stickers for Decadance Co

Image Credits: Edwin Wee

Custom Enamel Pin for Decadance CoImage Credits: Edwin Wee

Custom Enamel Pin for Decadance Co

Image Credits: Edwin Wee

How Decadance Co used Custom Merchandise for Fundraising:

Decadance Co retailing its custom promotional merchandise at the ‘‘No Corners” performanceImage Credit: Edwin Wee

Decadance Co retailing its custom promotional merchandise at the ‘‘No Corners” performance

Image Credit: Edwin Wee

Decadance Co set up a stall at the venue of their “No Corners” performance, where they retailed their custom vinyl stickers, enamel pins and embroidered patches. The custom promotional products were a huge hit among the audience, and many used it on their bags, books and laptops.

Decadance Co is also retailing the merch online at  https://bit.ly/3bENEXm to meet their fundraising goal.

What Decadance Co Founders have to say about Gumtoo Stickers?

Edwin’s review of Gumtoo Stickers on Trustpilot:

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Rachel’s review of Gumtoo

Gumtoo has great content on their social media platforms and superb customer service! Really quick to respond and advise when necessary. Kudos to the team at Gumtoo!
— Rachel Lum, Decadance Co, Singapore

Thanks Edwin and Rachel for the fab reviews! Made our day!

Team Gumtoo


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21 witty enamel pin backing cards to inspire you

Customize your enamel pin packaging with witty backing cards. We present a few ideas to inspire you!

Planning to design and order custom enamel pins for your next promotional event? Or do you want to sell enamel pins as merchandise on your webstore? This article is for you!

Here's an idea that will help you further promote your enamel pins. Use custom pin backing cards to make an attractive first visual impression. We can customize your cards to print your organization name, brand logo, event details, social media handles and much more or one side or both.

We present 21 witty custom backing card ideas to inspire you. Take a look!

1. Everything’s Gonna Be Okay!

Source: Etsy

Source: Etsy

 2. Save Water, Drink Wine!

 3. A Shipwreck Without You

Source: Etsy

Source: Etsy

4. Mood Check Enamel Backing Card

Source: Pinterest

Source: Pinterest

5. Charming Enamel Backing Card

Source: Etsy

Source: Etsy

6. Forever and Ever Enamel Backing Card

Source: Etsy

Source: Etsy

7. No Shit Allowed

8. Punny Enamel Backing Card Design

Source: Pinterest

Source: Pinterest

9. Choose Fries, Not Exercise

10. Creative Dino Enamel Pin Backing Card

Source: Pinterest

Source: Pinterest

11. Go Forward Enamel Backing Card Design

Source: Looklane

Source: Looklane

12. Fishy Tails/Tales?

Source: Pinterest

Source: Pinterest

13. Cheers!

Source: Pinterest

Source: Pinterest

14. Don’t Be Selfish

Source: Pinterest

Source: Pinterest

15. Match(a) Made in Heaven

16. Chocolate Solves Everything

17. Create!

Source: Wit and Whistle

18. Very Pawsome Enamel Backing Card Design

Source: Etsy

Source: Etsy

19. Shoot Ahead

20. Tea, Coffee or Me?

Source: Etsy

Source: Etsy

21. Our Favourite: The Tattooed Cat=Cattoo!

(P.S: We love our Tattoos)

Source: Kickstarter

Which one of these witty backing card ideas did you like the most? Do let us know in the comments section below!

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How to promote your nonprofit using custom enamel pins

Custom enamel pins are an excellent promotional tool, they are durable, eye-catching, easy to hand out, customizable and economical. Learn how your can promote your nonprofit with custom enamel pins from Gumtoo.

Nonprofits need marketing and promotional activities, just like all other organizations. To spread word about your nonprofit’s cause, you need to reach out to your target audience of individual and corporate donors, volunteers, event organizers and the media.

Why should you use custom enamel pins for promotional activities? And how do you use them to promote your nonprofit?

Why Custom Enamel Pins?  

Custom enamel pins make an ideal fit with your nonprofit’s promotional activities for the following reasons:

  • We understand that nonprofits usually run on a tight budget. Custom enamel pins are economical promotional products, you don’t have to spend a bomb to get them.

  • They are small in size, can be customized according to your current promotional campaign or brand logo, are durable (durability varies with the type of enamel pin you choose, hard enamel and epoxy enamel pins are highly durable, whereas soft enamel pins have medium durability), can be shipped quickly worldwide.  They are great custom giveaway ideas!

  • Well-designed custom enamel pins look good, are great ice-breakers and generate curiosity. When people see volunteers wearing custom pins, they will want to know more about your cause.

  • Enamel pins are also associated with achievements; if volunteers have to accomplish a target or a fundraising goal to earn one, it adds a sense of pride. Also, donors feel happy and proud to show off their pins which denote that they have donated to a good cause.

How to use custom enamel pins to promote your nonprofit?

1. Custom Enamel Pins for Fundraising

PETA’s fundraising enamel pins retailing on its websiteImage via PETA

PETA’s fundraising enamel pins retailing on its website

Image via PETA

You can raise funds for your cause by selling your custom enamel pins at your fundraising event. You can also sell these on your website. Be sure to price them at a premium above the cost of procurement, and you can raise some good funds.

 2. Custom Enamel Pins for Volunteer Recognition

American Red Cross Volunteer PinsImage via Collectors

American Red Cross Volunteer Pins

Image via Collectors

Offer your custom enamel pins to volunteers as a token of your appreciation. You can get creative and award certain pins based on targets achieved, new volunteers registered, or number of hours volunteered for an event etc. You can also give premium custom enamel pins to award volunteer service awards. You can give custom enamel pins in a particular color/design to welcome rookie members/volunteers.

 3. Custom Enamel Pins for Donor Appreciation

Red Cross Donor Appreciation Enamel PinImage via Cajon

Red Cross Donor Appreciation Enamel Pin

Image via Cajon

You can award custom enamel pins in different designs to show appreciation to your donors. Make special enamel pins a highly-coveted and exclusive object. For example, you can award special pins to only those donors who have donated above a particular pre-decided amount.

 4. Custom Enamel Pins as swag at events

Caption: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Enamel PinImage via LA Times

Caption: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Enamel Pin

Image via LA Times

If you are looking for giveaway ideas for your NGO event, you can give out custom lapel pins as swag. You can put them in a goodie bag or hand them over directly in a Bopp bag.

5. Promote Custom Enamel Pins on Social Media

Caption: Dog Mom Lapel PinImage via Etsy

Caption: Dog Mom Lapel Pin

Image via Etsy

Run interesting competitions on social media promoting your cause/fundraiser/special event. Award winners with custom lapel pins. Encourage people to share images of them wearing your enamel pins. This will help in spreading awareness of your cause to the general public and get them interested in donating/volunteering.

 6. Use Custom Enamel Pins for Branding

Caption: Breast Cancer Awareness custom lapel pinsImage via Walmart

Caption: Breast Cancer Awareness custom lapel pins

Image via Walmart

When someone mentions Pink ribbon, we immediately think of Breast Cancer Awareness. Similarly, you can build a branding strategy using custom enamel pins. Create a social media campaign about your cause and associate a specially designed custom enamel pin with the cause. Whenever people see your pin, they will remember your nonprofit and your cause

7. Market Custom Enamel Pins as a collectible

Caption: Niltava bird custom lapel pins by WWFImage via WWF India

Caption: Niltava bird custom lapel pins by WWF

Image via WWF India

People cherish mementoes and collectibles. Market your enamel pin as an exclusive collector’s item to be won/earned only be a select few. This will create a buzz among collectors and get people interested about your nonprofit and cause.

 8. Special Events Pin

Caption: Bowls for kids Special Event custom enamel pinImage via At Fire

Caption: Bowls for kids Special Event custom enamel pin

Image via At Fire

If your nonprofit organizes the same events every calendar year, you can get special custom pins designed differently as a giveaway or for fundraising at each event.   

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10 Custom Stickers To Send An Environmental Message

Did you know 14 billion pounds of garbage is dumped in the ocean every year? Did you know pollution kills 1 million seabirds and 100 million mammals every year? The world is slowly deteriorating because we don’t care enough. It’s important that we spread awareness about protection and preservation and these environmental message stickers will help do just that.

Did you know 14 billion pounds of garbage is dumped in the ocean every year? Did you know pollution kills 1 million seabirds and 100 million mammals every year? The world is slowly deteriorating because we don’t care enough. Technology and modernization have benefited us in countless ways but what we fail to see is that we reap those benefits at the cost of nature. What if we planted two trees for every tree we have to cut down? What if we all rode in buses and shared cabs instead of our individual cars? What if we opted and demanded for green products? What if we became more conscious of the mess we are leaving on our surroundings? Wouldn’t the world be a much better place?

It’s important that we spread awareness about protection and preservation and these environmental message stickers will help do just that.

1. I love Electric Car Custom Environmental Message Sticker

Image via Ten Stickers

Image via Ten Stickers

Cars are a major cause of city pollution and the solution to this problem is electric cars. This custom environmental message sticker depicts exactly that.

2. Save The Bees Custom Environmental Message Sticker

Image via Society 6

Image via Society 6

Einstein is reported to have said, ‘’ If the bee disappeared off the face of the Earth, man would only have four years left to live”

We need to protect and save the bees!  

3. Go Green Custom Environmental Message Sticker

Image via Instagram

Image via Instagram

This environmental awareness sticker a great to give a gentle reminder to people to take the bicycle anytime they can.

4. Keep The Sea Plastic Free Custom Environmental Message Sticker

Image via Etsy

Image via Etsy

Marine scientists from the National University of Ireland (NUI) in Galway found the plastic bits in 73 percent of deep sea fish collected from the Northwest Atlantic Ocean—one of the highest microplastic frequencies in fish ever recorded worldwide. Marine pollution is a grim reality. We can do our bit by avoiding use of products which use microplastics such as certain cosmetics, synthetic cleaners, toothpastes etc

5. Indestructible Plastic Custom Environmental Message Sticker

Image via Red Bubble

Image via Red Bubble

How unbelievable is that? It takes plastic forever to decompose and that is why we absolutely must make the world free of plastic. This is will make a great custom environmental message sticker.

6. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Custom Environmental Message Sticker

Image via Etsy

Image via Etsy

Three words to live by and the best custom environmental message sticker for your laptop.

7. Straw Free Custom Environmental Message Sticker

Image via Point B Reality

Image via Point B Reality

Encourage others to buy steel or bamboo straws instead of plastic ones. Spread the message via this environmental sticker.

8. Save the Trees Custom Environmental Message Sticker

Image via Stickersticker

Image via Stickersticker

Take a simple step and start saving paper as much as you can. Use this as an environmental message sticker on your wall at home or in your office.

9. May The Forest Be With You Custom Environmental Message Sticker

Image via Red Bubble

Image via Red Bubble

Amen to that!

10. No Planet B Custom Environmental Message Sticker

Image via Alicia Cl Blog

Image via Alicia Cl Blog

This custom sticker serves as a grim reminder that there is no other planet for us than our Mother earth.

How are you going to spread awareness and do your bit towards saving the environment? These stickers can be a great start. Get custom environmental message stickers made for you. Drop an email at sales@gumtoo.ca and we will get in touch with you.

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