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So, as many of you are aware, we decided to run a design competition; where each winner will receive 50 enamel pins of their design and we will put 50 up on our store.  We received over 350 entries! All of them cool, quirky, and cute in their own way. Its been super tough narrowing them down, but we've managed to create a shortlist. We will be announcing the winners in a few days. For now, take a look who made it into the final round!  We love these designs by Abbie Dorman, Ailish Beadle, Alice Johnson, and Alex Bloxham also known...

We have decided to put together a little guide on how to submit a pin when filling out our custom form or design competitions.  It's super simple and easy, we use the Adobe suites but you can prepare them in any software. What is most important is the labeling and quality of resolution.    Okay, to start, make sure you have a nice large file size to design the pin on to. We tend to keep ours at around 1000 pixels by 1000 pixels.    Once your file is set up you can begin to design your pin. Remember each...

We chatted with the owners and creators of 2B or Not 2B, to find out what got them going in the independent artist world.  Ran by two sisters in Manchester, these funky gals know how to put a smile on anyone's face with their quirky zines or witty pins!    What is your main focus? Did you study creative arts at University?  E: We’re two sisters who through a mutual love of illustration decided to combine our forces for good, two heads being better than one and all. Our core practice is fairly similar based on combining hand-drawn illustration, storytelling...

We got all the dirty little secrets from Dicks Don't Lie, like what got him started in the pin game, things to remember when being creative, and what he plans for the future.   Dicks Don’t Lie®’ is a quirky, independent brand that celebrates the joy and innocence of these otherwise hush-hush body parts. The hairy butt, the penis, the boob, and the unshaven leg are glorious, comical and fascinatingly cute body parts that deserve to be upgraded, not degraded. Their cheeky, playful creations and designs have inspired an alluring array of gender-neutral products, artwork, and apparel, intent on bringing the elephant slap, bang, into the centre of the room.   What would you consider is...

Joanna Behar, creator of the best seller 'FUCK' pin, sits down to answer these five fire questions about the pin industry and how she became a leading example in the game!    What would you say is your main practice?  I am a graphic designer/illustrator and hand lettering artist. I went to school in NYC for a BFA in communication design and got to learn so much there. I only discovered and started lettering a few years after I graduated though, I’m thankful to have been able to practice and learn solo using tools like skillshare and other tutorials! What...