C403 Cord Zipper-pull Lanyards

The C403 Lanyards are another one of LoneStar's very unique, yet also very handy, lanyard styles. They measure approximately 6" long total (3" down each side when folded) and feature the sturdy metal swivel hook to easily attach to your favorite zipper.

The C404 Lanyards are available in your choice of one of 11 bright colors, as well as two reflective colors to help your lanyard stand out even more. They come standard with the colored dome zipper piece, which you can customize with your logo or personal text. Choose up to three printing colors from our 17 total available.

The C403 style is made from one of our most durable materials, the power cord. As mentioned above, the material is available in 13 total color options to match any jacket, sport or gym bag, or school book bag. Completely customize these C403 Zipper-pull Lanyards and add some creativity to your favorite zipper today!

All I Want for Christmas Is...

So as you can see, this week we asked the LoneStar Team:
"If you could have anything you wanted for Christmas, what would it be?"
Here is how the Team responded:

Matt - I want snow now, LOL! Snow and more snow for Texas!

Rob - Jessica Beal, just kidding!! I've always wanted a 1954 Fender Stratocaster, two tone sunburst with a maple neck and the original tweed case!

Chad - Season tickets for the Dallas Cowboys or SA Spurs!

Jason - A black 1965 mustang fast back with yellow racing stripes, a straight 6 or v8, 20in rims, 10in glasspacks, 15 in subs, and Jennifer garner in the front seat feeding me cinnamon rolls and chocolate milk

Lana - A cute cuddley Teacup Yorkie! They are about 4-7 lbs full grown.

Alicia - I received my Christmas present early this year---my baby girl, Corynne! No better gift than that :) Such a blessing!

Tasha - Get my wisdom teeth cut out and Lasik eye surgery.

Levi - I would want the Nikon D90 SLR Camera -- 12 MegaPixel Camera that is the first SLR to ever have the ability to take high definition video

Corina - A new car


What do YOU want for Christmas?

Season's Greetings!

Merry Christmas to all and to all...a Happy New Year!

Wishing you and your loved ones a warm and wonderful holiday season,
from The LoneStar Team.

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The LoneStar eBay Store

Just as another reminder, LoneStar has an eBay Store!

Check it out online to find some of our hottest deals on overstock and discontinued items. You can also save big on packages of smaller lots of badge holders, lanyards, wristbands, badge reels, and so much more. We have many different product styles available, in a variety of colors, sizes, and materials, and most are available in lots of either 10, 25, 50, or 100 for your ordering convenience.

In addition to the super low prices we offer in our eBay Store, you will also find additional 5% and 10% discounts and Free Shipping on select products, just like on our website. We also offer discontinued and overstock items though, that aren't even listed on our website. Look through our store's inventory or check out the items on auction for a chance to save even more at our eBay Store. If you need any assistance navigating our eBay Store or aren't finding exactly what you expected, feel free to contact us at any time. We hope to see you there soon!

Lanyards

Badge Holders

Badge Reels

Colored Wristbands

Winter Sales & Promotions

It's now officially winter at LoneStar Badge and Sign (well, it's sort of "winter" for us here in TX), but you know what that means...it's time for a new season of Sales & Promotions at LoneStar Badge & Sign!
Yes, that's right, we know it's that time of year that everyone could use some additional discounts on their favorite identification products. So just recently, the LoneStar Team moved a whole bunch of our most popular items to the *Closeout* section and their prices have been rolled back even more than ever! We've also updated our list of products this season for our *Free Shipping* Promotion, so now there's a larger selection than ever before of low-cost, FREE shipping items.
Keep checking back here on the blog too, to continue receiving weekly discounts on additional products, along with reminders and updates about our newest and featured items. Feel free to contact us at any time if we can be of any assistance throughout your shopping experience.
We look forward to hearing from you and helping you place your order soon!

Favorite Christmas Carols

So sticking with the holiday theme this week, we asked the whole LoneStar Team which Christmas Carols were their favorite to sing around this time of year. Check out which tunes they selected as their Favorite Christmas Carols:

Alicia - Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep
(Bing Crosby from White Christmas)

Rob - When I was in college my performing arts class had to sing and play a Christmas song at a recital for a grade. I picked "O Holy Night" because it sounds so good on acoustic guitar. My friend, singer Laura Taylor sang lead while I played classical guitar. We played for about two hundred people and got a standing ovation and a pretty good grade!"O Holy Night" is my favorite!

Corina - Jingle Bell Rock

Lana - White Christmas

Chad - Leroy the Redneck Reindeer

Tasha - Jingle Bell Rock

Matt - anything involving Scrooge lol

Levi - God Rest Ye Marry Gentleman

Jason - Let It Snow

Lindsay - Frosty the Snowman and Silent Night


Which is YOUR favorite Christmas Carol?

LoneStar's Name Badge Materials

Many customers have often asked what materials LoneStar uses to produce it's name badges. Since LoneStar offers a wide range of printing and engraving processes for our badges, the materials we use to create our badges varies so much. To help you better determine which badges or even which printing processes may be the best fit for you and your company, check out some of the badge materials we use and the printing process that go along with them...

Engravable Plastic Name Badges:
LoneStar's laser engraved name badges are all made from a 1/16" thick two-toned engravable plastic. They are a durable choice, as well as a great one for detailed artwork due to the abilities of most laser engravers. The plastic is strong and can be tough enough for every day use, but is also lightweight, more flexible, and safer for use around children, in hospitals, or in busy restaurants. The plastic can also be easily trimmed to include the added safety of rounded corners, as well as include beveled edges for that more professional look. The textured engravable plastic option also available is even more durable and gives the badges that little extra surface appeal. The textured engravable plastic is also UV stable and scratch resistant to help protect your artwork for a long time to come.

LoneStar's Engravable Plastic Name Badges Include: the BLP, BTP, WBWL1, WBWL2, WBWL3, WBWT1, and the WBWT2


PVC Plastic Name Badges:
PVC Plastic, which is most commonly used for digitally printed badges, is a durable and very popular choice among many fields. LoneStar uses .30mil and .60mil PVC plastic cards to print most of our full-color digital badges. The cards are very similar to a credit card material, just normally slightly thicker. Although the printing itself may not stand up to constant intense heat or sun, the actual badges themselves are heat resistant and won't warp if some exposure takes place. The printing does however include a protective clear overlay coat as the last step of the digital process to help preserve the printing and the surface of the PVC. For everyday use in busy or strenuous environments, PVC plastic name badges are all around a pretty durable, as well as can be a cost-effective, choice.

LoneStar's PVC Plastic Name Badges Include: the BMP, BZP, W110, and the W210


Sublimated Metal Name Badges:
Every company varies in the different types of metal badges they offer and the types available will slightly depend on the type of printing or engraving process to be used. However, LoneStar chooses to use a .015" strong and lightweight metal for sublimated name badges. The badges are offered in full-color and are an extremely durable choice for every day use. The acrylic backer or metal frame that can be added as well can give the metal badges some added thickness and strength. The metal badge option isn't always the most cost effective option, especially since it's offered with full-color dye-sublimated printing, but is the perfect choice for an elegant, professional, and long-lasting name badge.

LoneStar's Metal Name Badges Include: the BEP and the WBWE1

Closeout Holders for Your Holiday Festivities

Right now you can add some creative and festive flare to your office or corporate holiday functions with some of our vibrant Red Badge Holders. Check out these low-cost favorites this holiday season:

H121C Badge Holders in *RED*

This style is a durable choice for any meeting, conference, or other holiday gathering. They're unfortunately currently available in Red only, but that's what will make them the perfect badge holders to give as party gifts or favors at your company's holiday get-togethers. They're made from a pliable, yet long-lasting, .015 gauge vinyl that is made to last with everyday use well into the New Year. They'll perfectly hold your standard sized 3" by 4" insert, such as our H900, or any other typical name badge. With the attached Bulldog Clips, these holders are ready to easily attach to your favorite lanyard, strap clip, or even your shirt pocket any time you need them to. Check out this style online now before your next holiday event and while supplies last.

Additionally, this item has recently been moved to our Closeout section! Now you can save even more on this already low-cost badge holder style. For a limited time, you can also have your order for these H121C holders shipped to you for *Free* to anywhere in the U.S. (international or expedited shipments are available for additional fees). Hurry and order your Red H121C holders today before the start of your holiday festivities.

Holiday Traditions

This week, to get everyone more in the holiday spirit, we asked the entire LoneStar Team what their favorite holiday traditions were. Here are the responses:

*Mary* My favorite Christmas tradition is on Christmas Eve. We have a fire in the fireplace, we snack on home made Christmas cookies and drink hot cocoa. We have Christmas music playing in the background while I read aloud passages from the Bible on the birth of Jesus Christ. Then each of us opens one gift. We always make sure the kids get to open up a gift and that they don't open the present from Grandma that has socks and underwear in it by mistake. Hahaha. (That actually happened one year and they cried)

*Chad*I like hanging out with my family and since it is my baby Jack's first Christmas I'm looking forward to making some new traditions! Like throwing up on mommy!

*Corina* Cooking tamales with family. It's fun because we tell jokes and family stories.

*Joe* Midnight Mass, gifts, sleeping, hopefully it will be cold, A Christmas Story marathon.

*Levi* So, we haven't done this recently, haha, but we used to have a "Christmas Hunt" when we were little. The Christmas Hunt was just like a scavenger hunt where when you wake up in the morning you get one clue under the tree, whether it be a tape recorder or just a piece of paper, and then we'd fly off to figure out the clues! We'd have the little presents under the tree of course, but the bigger ones were always hidden in the hunt.

*Jason* HANDS DOWN, my absolute favorite Christmas Tradition is: Playing Monopoly on Christmas Eve with my Brother Mikal. We've done it it every year since about 1998 or so. First we go to Wal-Mart and buy cinnamon rolls, promise land dairy chocolate milk, and egg-nog. Quickly we return home, bust out the board, and play until someone is broke or gives up heading that way. Nothing but Christmas music is listened to and at midnight we call all our friends to be the first to tell them Merry Christmas. This is by far my favorite Christmas tradition.

*Lana* My favorite Christmas tradition is when we all go to Mom and Dad's house on Christmas Eve. One person every year stands and tells what they are thankful for. I am most thankful to have a wonderful family like I do! They are the Best! We also eat and play games and open lots of presents. My mom always reads a story to us while we watch the kids play with their toys! I really enjoy being with my family! I can't wait for Christmas this year and all the new traditions I can start with my Grandbaby. She is One! It will be the best one ever!! Merry Christmas to all and a Happy New Year!

*Lindsay* We have many traditions in my family, but I think my favorite always was gathering with my entire family on Christmas Eve. Everyone would take a turn each year "hosting" the party, but everyone would bring lots of food and gifts.

*Tasha* We always get a new x-mas puzzle each year, set up a card table, and put some pieces together when passing by until it's finished.
Plus, we have biscuits and chocolate gravy at least one morning over the holiday vacation...mmmmm. It's sooo good.

Introducing...

So we finally have a name for our newest team member!

Introducing...

Jewels

The LoneStar Team's Favorite Name Badge of the Week

This badge, ordered by The Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, is one of LoneStar's digitally printed BMP name badges. It's also Lana's favorite badge this week because it was one of the first orders she remembers working on when she started at LoneStar. She especially loved the artwork on these badges and the colors in the building and the lights. The digital printing was really able to capture all the finer details that make this badge so unique and beautiful.

Overstock Lanyards for the Holiday Season

This winter season, what better way to get your staff in the holiday spirit than a unique and practical stocking stuffer or party favor? Check out LoneStar's selection of Lanyards online and surprise your co-workers, party guests, or family and loved ones with a creative holiday gift.

Right now at LoneStar Badge & Sign, we're currently featuring our L403 Lanyards in Red as part of our *Overstock Sale*. Treat your employees right this holiday season by supplying them with a handy and re-usable gift that is sure to be a big hit.

The durable and comfortable cord material, along with the universal metal swivel hook clip, make these lanyards perfect for securing a name badge, badge holder, set of keys, or even your favorite pen or pair of glasses. Check out the L403 Lanyards online in Red and save 5% when you place your order today!

To take advantage of this savings on our L403 Lanyards in Red this holiday season, simply enter discount code "OVSTL403B" in the notes section of your online order. We will deduct the 5% from your lanyard subtotal and send you a revised invoice before proceeding. If you have any additional questions, please don't hesitate to contact one our of friendly and knowledgeable customer service representatives.

We look forward to hearing from you and shipping your L403 Red Lanyards out soon!

Here She Is!

So as we promised, here is the newest member of the LoneStar Team...

However, this pretty little kitty doesn't have a name yet! Over the weekend, we asked the LoneStar Team to think of what they thought the kitty should be named...and here are the names the Team has come up with:

Minnie
Sandy
King Tut (Ruler of the Pyramids)
Michael Jackson (M.J. for short)
Catrina (CAT-RINA)
Jewels
Catwomen
Ratonera (Spanish for "mousetrap")

Everyone will have a chance to vote later today and we should have the results posted tomorrow. Check back soon to find out what this pretty kitty's name will be!

Another LoneStar Addition

Today we welcomed another member to the LoneStar Team. She has white hair, a cute pink nose, and is very playful!
If you guessed a kitten, you're right! The LoneStar Team now also includes a pretty little kitty that hangs out in the office!
Pictures to come soon.....

Durable, Long-lasting Badge Holders

Are you in need of an economical and long-lasting badge holder? If so, check out our H101L Badge Holders online now! They're made using a durable plastic material and are made to withstand everyday use in even the most rigorous of environments. They're a cost effective option that will last for years!

These plastic holders measure approximately 2 1/4" tall and 3 1/2" wide, and include a handy elastic neck cord for your added convenience. You can hold either a standard sized name badge or one of our inserts like the colored H922.

Additionally, this style features a protective fold-over flap along the top of the holder to securely hold your badge or other insert in place all day long. This style really is the ultimate holder for comfort and convenience.

When you order the H101L Badge Holders online, now you can save BIG! They've recently been moved to our Closeout section so the prices have been reduced to the lowest we've offered yet. And now you can also save even more with our Free Shipping offer. That's right...ship these holders for free to anywhere in the U.S. (expedited or international shipments are additional). Check out this Closeout style online now and place your order soon while supplies last.