Ice balls are the latest in wine accessories to take the wine market by storm. Ideal in warmer weather, these cute devices keep your wine or other beverage cool without any dilution.

Available both in round shape or rock shape, the set comes in a nice gift box, then packaged in another freezer safe case.

We offer a number of options when customizing these, both on the flags that hold the ice balls/rocks and on the packaging.

We also offer a number of insulated wine glasses.

Contact you Professional Gifting sales associate for an accurate quote. Blank, non branded sets are available for $18 each, plus shipping and applicable tax.

There are a number of things to consider when ordering these. First thing is quantity. If you are looking for under 1000 pieces, the item below is your best bet. These are going to fall in the $2.50 – $3.50 price range. The biggest benefit is that they fit in the side slots of most grocery conveyor setups and are made in the USA. The printing is also an insert that slides into the cube like tube, so it does not get scratched up.

The next option is to do larger quantities. In some cases we are able to make them in the USA, but we also do them overseas. At the end of the day, these put up with a lot of wear and tear. The sample below is first printed, then folded, so the decoration does not get damaged. The image with the ruler can be printed on the exterior. The other thing to consider on the triangular dividers is… Do we need to be concerned with dirt or trash getting into the ends?

Professional Gifting helps companies find the right items for all of their marketing, point of sale needs. Contact us for samples and creative ideas.

There are so many ways you can use a baseball theme with your office promotions, even if you don’t go to a game.

In fact, we just finished these BIG HITTER AWARDS

We also carry…
Custom Baseball Bats
Cracker Jacks
Baseball Awards
Custom Baseball Case
Custom Baseball Uniforms
Baseball Stress Relievers

We are also a supplier of Custom Louisville Slugger Baseball Bats.

And assorted baseball promotional products.

When looking for creative baseball idea, be sure to contact your Professional Gifting associate for samples and additional information.

Have you seen these card gifts yet? We are in the development phase of a similar product as the one below. Pricing will fall in the $10-$12 range. We don’t have samples available yet, but hope to have soon. Contact Ken for additional information.

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We recently came across a similar product that is a little more simplistic and more budget oriented. This 4″ x 6″ x 3/4″ box comes with a full color lid decoration and an interior label as well.

Here is what it looks like the day it was planted.

Here it is after 1 week.

Here is is after week 2.

More to follow:

In the constant hunt for new ideas, we recently found this source for custom leather wrap bracelets. This is really one of the most fashionable pieces that I’ve come across that offers so many different methods of decoration.

While there are a number of color options, you can also add copy, studs and logos to this designer piece. We found found a similar item where you can place 1 piece orders through Good Works as well.

Pricing varies between $4 and $7 per bracelet and our current orders have been for 2000 units. Contact your Professional Gifting sales associate for additional information.

Fruit Suits made out of neoprene material to prevent bruising…

This is perhaps one of the most eco-friendly gift ideas you will find. This Garden in a Box, while really cute as shown, has so many different customization options. Contact your Professional Gifting sales associate for more information.

Closeouts can be a great value. But at what cost? What are the pros and cons of the beloved “CLOSE OUT”?

• The tough part is that you can’t get enough stock in every size/color.
• You have the rest of the country competing to get their order in before stock shrivels up.
• You will likely not be able to get additional stock, therefore your team will slowly but surely be in non-matching garments.

Most import is… Why were they discontinued? They could have been priced to high; they could have been a horrendous color; they could have fit people poorly; they could have had quality issues; or they could have just been down right UGLY!!!

In regards to the PRO side of closeouts? They can be cheap.

Here is a current brochure with a few closeouts. Best bet is to give us a call, tell us what kind of product you are looking for and we will source a couple options.  But you better hurry!!!

Closeout Totes
Drinkware on Clearance
Apparel Closeouts (sorry, we need to price these out)
Awards and Crystal Closeouts
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Back in the day, we used to have to order these custom tissue boxes in 5000 unit minimum orders. We can now do as few as 100 boxes. But these are just sleeves (you provide the tissue box), therefore they are also recycleable. Pricing is as follows

100 = $2.95 each
250 = $2.35 each
500 = $2.25 each
Add $50 setup (free setup if order is placed before march 2013

Price does not include shipping.

If you are looking for a much smaller quantity, Kleenex offers a fun product that you can personalize with as few as 1 unit.

If you are looking for something a bit on the goofy side, this might be a good choice. Or, if you need something a bit more formal, this might be a worthwhile option.

We have recently worked on a totally custom project for the very elusive “BROWN SHARPIE”!!!

Not to be confused with Brown Sharpie, the mathematician, These are very rare in retail without buying a full pack and while we may have a few blank samples available, minimum order is 200 units and special pricing through 3-31-2013 is $.95 each. This is one of the most core, staple items that furniture manufacturers and interior decorators use to clean up scuffs on wood furniture and other brown products. In fact we were in Staples just the other day and the store manager said he uses the black ones to touch up his shoes!!! Looks like he wasn’t the first, based on these comments.

Here is a fun tool for designing your own

Contact your Professional Gifting sales associate for additional information on the first available Custom Brown Sharpie.