Personalized Welcome Flags for Summer Homes

Warmer days are on their way and soon people will be opening up their summer homes. Whether you rent it out or keep it all to yourself, a Personalized Welcome Flag would add a welcoming touch to the front yard or porch.

Bare Feet Welcome Summer Garden Flag & Beach Chair Garden Flag are good flags for a beach house. These decorative flags can be purchased with or without personalization.

If a  Personalized House Flag is what you are looking for to decorate your home on the sea, Flip Flops in Paradise would be a great choice. Flip Flops In Paradise Makes A Great Summer House Flag For Your Home Or Summer getaway.   It Features A Colorful Pair Of Flip Flops Hung Over A Beautiful Water Scene.  Very Representative Of Fun In The Sun.  This Decorative Summer Flag By New Creative Measures 28 X 20 Inches And Is Sure To Brighten Your Outdoor Summer Decor

If the river is where you would rather be, this River Rules Personalized Garden Flag is the one for you.  It is Custom Made just for you with your family name.

River Rules Garden Flag Is Personalized With Your Family Name.  This Is The Perfect Flag To Display At Your River Getaway.  Greet Your Family And Guests With These Rules That Will Ensure A Fun Time At The Lake.  This Flag Measures 12 X 16 Inches And Is Printed On One Side Only

Keep in mind when looking for a gift for someone special, these flags like all personalized flags make great gifts

Looking ahead to warmer days, Custom Flags and Gifts thanks you for reading.  

Personalized Birthday Banner Garden Flags

I have always loved birthdays.  Even now when I dread my age increasing by "1" I still secretly look forward to my birthday.  It is the one holiday of the year that is especially for you.  So personalizing Birthday Garden Flags just makes sense.

To display the same birthday flag for everyone in your family doesn't represent what birthdays are all about, which is celebrating the life of one individual.  Personalized Birthday Flags do the job much better.  This Happy Birthday Wishes Garden Flag is a great example and is such a cheerful birthday flag appropriate for any age.  Just by adding a name, makes this flag so much more special. This is just one of many birthday flags that are available for personalizing.

 

 

A Custom Photo Birthday Garden Flag is also a great choice.  These are great fun for all ages.  When we created this Happy Birthday Custom Photo Flag we thought this would be popular for children, but we have actually gotten more orders using this flag for adult birthdays.  This decorative flag is great to display at birthday parties either outside or inside and makes a great keepsake to have for years to come.

 

 

If you have an idea of your own for a personalized birthday flag that you would like to have made for a loved one, let us know.  We do offer a "Design your Own" Garden Flag at our website where you can upload a design or photo and add your own text.  We are always happy to help with suggestions if you need them.

 

Thanks for reading and hope that you all , when it arrives, have a very Happy Birthday.

Marilee and Josie

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Decorative Yard Flags Featuring Pets

Decorative flags exist for every occasion and every holiday.  There are garden flags that promote a cause and house flags that say congratulations.  Some of the most popular yard flags are those that feature people's beloved pets. 
I have always heard owning pets can actually be good for our health.  That the act of petting an animal is actually soothing to us also and helps to reduce stress.  They are also great companions for elderly folk who cannot get out much and gives them a feeling of usefulness and boosts mental heath.  But after finding the article on CNN at this link ,I was amazed at other health benefits owning a pet creates. Like its been shown that children who are exposed to pet dander at an early age by growing up with pets, tend to have less allergies.  That's a new one on me.  So give them some recognition and show your love by displaying yard flags with pets.

There are lots of very nice dog flags by your favorite brands. Most of these can be personalized with the pet's name. One popular brand that does dog flags and only dog flags along with some other dog products is Best of Breed.  This Chocolate Lab flag is by Best of Breed., the Boxer flag is by Evergreen.

 

There are also several custom dog and cat garden flags.  Some support the cause of Rescue Dogs others just declare the master's love for their pet.  One of the newest custom cat flags we offer is this Spoiled Cat Custom Flag.  It allows you not only to personalize the flag with the cat's name, you also get to choose from four different adorable cartoon cats as to which one will represent your cat on the flag. 

Custom flags make such fun garden flags to display.  They are made just for you and have your personal touch. These custom dog flags and cat flags would make great gifts for someone on your list that loves their pet. 

Thanks for reading.
Josie and Marilee
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Personalized Back to School Garden Flags

Summer is flying by so quickly.  Back to School time is just around the corner so it is time to get your Back to School Garden Flag to display in your yard to welcome and support all who are starting a new year of learning.  There are many different decorative flags to celebrate this occasion from many different brands such as Custom Decor and FlagCenter. There is the School Time double applique flag that is a silhouette cut flag and even has bells that jingle in the breeze.  Another decorative school flag is School Days Garden Flag by Premiere Designs. 

A Personalized Back to School Flag is another great choice.  We offer personalized garden flags for Back to School that thank a teacher or a bus driver and also a couple that display your school's mascot or cheer for a school football team.  These flags would be great to put out before a big game or just leave up all season. We also have a custom garden flag that we designed by request for a couple teachers who had their classrooms in outside trailers.  They were looking for a flag to put outside these trailers to help students and parents find the correct class.  We decided to go ahead and add it to our stock for other teachers with the same dilemma.

We wish all the students, teachers, bus drivers and support staff a wonderful and safe new school year. 

 

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A little more springing action please.

The day claiming Spring Equinox on the calendar has come and gone, and I'm starting to see lots of spring garden flags in neighbor's yards, but the old saying of action speaks louder than words, I think, applies here.  It may say spring on the calendar, but I'm not seeing much springing action outside. Yesterday's weather included a bitter cold wind and the day before that we actually had snow, and we are even in the south.  People in the north definitely are having it worse. 

Despite the cold weather, I still am seeing lots of other signs that spring is here.  My forsythia is in full bloom, along with the daffodils.  Parent birds are busily going in and out of our birdhouses, and my yard is showing signs of needing mowed, UGH.  So, I'm busily planning and gathering supplies for spring projects.  Including, choosing which decorative flags to display in my garden.  

Among our spring garden flags we also have Gardening Garden Flags.  These flags can be personalized.

If you are not a gardener we still have plenty of other spring flags, including custom garden flags to help you celebrate the warm weather, hopefully, to come.

 
Thank you for reading and visit us at FlagsandGifts.com

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

The month of October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We all know someone who has suffered from breast cancer.  It is estimated that 232,340 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2013 and I was surprised to read that the median age at diagnosis is 61. The survival rate of  breast cancer patients is wonderfully high if the cancer is found early.  This in itself makes awareness so very important.  To encourage women to get regular screenings and educate them on the options.  There are several awareness groups and organizations that not only provide education but also to give support and let patients and their loved ones know they are not alone. 

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month we have come out with a new custom garden flag that lets you show your love and support to someone you know that has been diagnosed with or survived breast cancer.  This breast cancer awareness flag will be on sale for a special price the whole month of October.



Breast Cancer Awareness Custom Flag

Breast Cancer Awareness Custom Flag

 



 

We also have the Pink Ribbon Garden Flag by Premiere Designs that can also be personalized with the name of a loved one or yourself ,that has been struck with this disease.  We are offering free personalization of this flag through this month.  The cost is normally $10.




Pink Ribbon Garden Fag

 

 

Thank you for reading and remember to Think Pink.

 

Josie and Marilee

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Happy Birthday Garden Flags

No matter how old I get I still think birthdays are fun.  I don't necessarily want my birthday to hurry up and get here, but once its here, I want to do something fun.  More than anything, I love other people's birthdays. Combine that with the fact that my daughter loves throwing parties and needless to say we do a lot of birthday parties.

A custom birthday flag has become a  part of our decor at every party.  They can be so much fun.  We recently threw a surprise party for a friend that just turned 60 and made a Happy Birthday flag that displayed a collage of pictures of her through the years.  For my grandson's birthdays we have made a variey of flags with pictures of him in the hilarious expressions that toddlers make and then add funny captions. There are also a great variey of  garden flags from all the popular flag makers that can become a personalized birthday flag simply by adding someone's name.  These flags also are handy for hanging outside to help people locate your party.

The possibilities for custom flags are endless and can be so much fun.  Check out what is available at www.FlagsandGifts.com   If you have an idea for a custom flag that you do not see at our site, please contact us and we will do our best to make your idea work.

Here are some of the Birthday Garden Flags we have at Custom Flags and Gifts.




Happy Birthday Garden Flag

Happy Birthday Garden Flag

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Birthday Confetti Garden Flag

Custom Photo Birthday Flag

 

 

 

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Personalized Rescue Dog Garden Flags

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Millions of unwanted animals are killed every year in the US and dogs are at the top of the list. A rescue dog is a dog that is rescued from a possible euthanasia after being found as a stray, saved from an abusive or neglectful home by an animal rescue organization such as the ASPCA or cast aside by a puppy mill because they are too old to breed.  Some simply are no longer wanted or can no longer be cared for by its owner.The reasons owners surrender their dogs vary but some of the most common excuses we hear are:

We have no time for a dog.

We're moving.

A family member is allergic to the dog.

The dog does not get along well with children
 

If you are thinking of getting a pet, consider getting one from one of the many rescue organizations out there.  I don't have pets of my own, but have had several friends rescue dogs and they have never regretted it.  They have become extremely loyal and loving  pets.  As if they know and appreciate what they have done for them. 

Once you rescue your dog or if you already have, encourage others to do so by bragging and showing off  your "best friend" with a Custom Rescue Dog Garden Flag.  Look at what we've got at
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Picture Pixel Pointers for Photo Gifts

When printing photo gifts, quality relies heavily on the quality of the photo.  Poor quality photos lead to poor quality gifts and unhappy customers.  One important factor is the size of the photo.  I would always read about Pixels, Resolution and DPI and even though I used to be an avid photographer in my younger years, I never really took the time to find out what those terms meant.  So I have done some research and this is what I found.

Digital images are not measured in inches, but in Pixels , which is actually short for Picture Elements.  Pixels are tiny dots, usually square,that are put together like tiny pieces of a puzzle to  make up a photo. The resolution of a photo is its measurements (width x height) in Pixels. DPI means Dots Per Inch, but from what I gather, it doesn't really mean much except in certain special printing circumstances and for the most part can be ignored.  Its the Pixels that really count.

When printing a photo as the image is enlarged the pixels, or dots, get spread thinner throughout the photo, so when they don’t fit tightly together, you start to see their edges and spaces between and the photo looks grainy or blurry.  Ideally you want the resolution of the photo to be 2.5 times the size of the photo times 100, so if you want a good quality 4 x 6 inch print, the photo should measure a minimum of 1000 x 1500 pixels.  Keep in mind, if a photo is cropped and stretched back to its original size, you have lost some pixels and therefore reduced its resolution.

The resolution of a photo cannot be increased after it is taken.  Check your camera settings and set the image size accordingly.  Larger images take up more space and allow you to store fewer pictures on your camera, but if you plan on doing any printing, it will save disappointment later.  Keep in mind there are other factors besides resolution that affect print quality.  Lighting, camera quality, steadiness, proper camera settings, etc are elements that will contribute, good or bad to the quality of a print.

Below I’ve made a chart of some of our photo products and the recommended dimensions your photo should be in pixels.  To determine the number of pixels your photo has, on your computer, right click the image file and a window will pop up, click “Properties”, another window will pop up.  At the top click details and scroll down to the dimensions in pixels.  

Please remember , if you think a photo may have to be cropped to give it its best presentation, the resolution may need to be a little higher than recommended.

PRODUCT	Recommended Resolution in Pixels
5x7 plaque	1250 X 1750
8 x 10 plaque	2000 X 2500
Mousepad	2000 X 2250
Keychain –square or round	500 X 500
Custom Flags- will vary by flag	2500 X  2500 Minimum
Puzzle Coaster	1900 x 1900

Gifts for Dog Lovers

As Christmas approaches we all are trying to think of the perfect gift for friends and family.  Personalized gifts and photo gifts are so nice.They show you made that extra effort and didn't just grab a generic sweater from the local department store.  If you have any dog lovers on your list, choosing a gift is a no brainer.  Cause we all know dog lovers LOVE their dogs.

There are so many great personalized dog gifts to choose from; personalized dog garden flags in every breed imaginable, Christmas ornaments  and personalized Chrismas stockings.   At www.CustomFlagsandGifts we even have custom dog garden flags so you can have an actual photo of their dog on a very unique decorative flag.

Come visit us a www.CustomFLagsandGifts.com to see what gifts are available for your dog lover.  We also just got a new shipment of Christmas flags and winter flags.

Wishing you a wonderful Thanksgiving from Custom Flags and Gifts

Garden Flags, House Flags, Decorative Flags...

Tags, Meta Tags, Meta Description, RSS, Key Words, Product Feeds...Social Media, Facebook, Twitter, Yelp, You Tube...Oh my goodness.  It is exhausting everything you're supposed to keep up with, in order to claw your way to the top of a huge pile of competing websites.  As I mentioned before, the world of Decorative Garden Flags is highly competitive.  Everyone loves garden flags and there is a huge market for them.  It is overwhelming at times everything  you are supposed to sign up for and keep up with all the while mentioning your website, ok, www.customflagsandgifts.com  and throwing in as many key words as you can, so here goes:  garden flags, house flags, decorative flags, personalized flags, custom flags, holiday flags....did I forget any?  There I've done my duty for today.  Honestly though, although as I mentioned, its overwhelming at times, its also been a fun new adventure and I am definitely learning a lot about the cyber world.

So if you are reading this, we so do appreciate that, as it means our hard work must be paying off.  So come see us at Custom Flags and Gifts   Please fill out our feedback form under the "Contact Us" link if you would like to make any comments or are looking for a product we don't carry.

Here is a sample of some of our beautiful  Decorative Garden and House Flags.

Personalized Applique Garden Flag

Personalized Welcome FLag

Grandkids Garden FLag

Custom Fall Flag

Custom Garden FLags

    Being in the business of garden flags and house flags is highly competitive.  Just Google "garden flags" and you'll see what I mean.  There must be at least a gazillion flag sites.  "So why?" you ask, would my daughter and I, who both already have successful businesses want to jump in to a potentially already flooded market? The answer is "Custom Flags".  We are hoping to be just a little different and offer a little more freedom as far as expressing yourself through decorative flags.  There are lots of  ready made flags out there for every occasion, but if you browse through different flag sites, you are going to see a lot of the same flags.  We want to offer unique and original flags that are custom made with names and photos so no one else in the world can have one just like yours.  I will be the first to admit, this journey so far has not been an easy one.  Challenges with the website, working out kinks along the way that were not foreseen and yes, fighting our way to the top of such a huge pile of competitors has been the cause of a bit of discouragement here and there.We are still very new and working hard creating and adding new custom flags and custom photo flags weekly.  So come see us at www.CustomFlagsandGifts.com and see what we have to offer and then check back frequently to see whats new.  Here is just a taste of what we offer.  Thanks for reading the
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Happy Fall Custom Photo Garden Flag

Anniversary Custom Photo Garden Flag

Happy Birthday Custom Garden Flag

Custom Flag

Birthday Garden Flags

When shopping for Birthday Flags, I've often been frustrated that there are not very many "cute" garden flags appropriate for younger children.  Ones that they would appreciate and be fun for them.  So we decided to create our own decorative flags for birthdays.  Just upload a picture of the "birthday girl or boy" and we'll make you a photo flag that will also become a keepsake.  We have pictured a cutom flag that would be good for just about anyone's birthday since it is personalized with their photo.  The other is a video of our newest addition of garden flags.  It is a Princess Birthday Flag, and my grandson definitely seems to enjoy it. Although, this one is obviously meant for girls, we will be coming out with a boys version soon.  So don't miss a thing...come see us at www.customflagsandgifts.com  

Halloween Flags

So everyone is back to school now and all settled in.  Looking at the "Beach Scene" garden flag in your yard, it just doesn't seem appropriate anymore.  Halloween is just around the corner so it may be time to start shopping around for a decorative flag for Halloween.  We have a fun Halloween Garden Flag that you basically design yourself.  We have a chart of Halloween characters for you to choose from to represent each person in your household.  We even included a dog and cat.  Names are also added.  What a fun addition to any outside Halloween Decor.  This flag can be purchased at www.customflagsandgifts.com  

Custom Garden Flag for your Business

. Monday is Labor Day and according to the US Department of Labor "Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. "  So in honor of Labor Day why not design a Custom Garden Flag for your business.  We could put your logo on the flag, you could thank your workers, even print their names.  You could keep it more of a decorative flag or turn it into an advertisement by adding your phone number and services.  There are really lots of possibilites in designing a personalized flag for your business.  You could display it outside the business or hang it inside on the door or wall. 

Give us a call toll free at 888-551-5167 to discuss your ideas and have a safe and fun Labor Day Weekend.