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10 Cool Different Variations of the Police Badge

Over the years, since the founding of well-known police departments (such as the NYPD), the police badge has changed to reflect the ideals and values of the region over which the department resides. The variations have included different shapes like stars, circles, shields, rectangles, and more. However, one of the most common design elements is the eagle, symbolizing the strength and courage of the town, county, state, and country. The badge helps, and brings together the whole police officer uniform, as seen in this police poster. There is also many different styles to show the rank, or type, of officer. Below is … Read More

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10th Anniversary Sports or Military Banner Giveaway!

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Enter into our 10th Anniversary giveaway. You may win any framed, matted, embroidered design valued at $89.95. Select from our Licensed Sports or Military Banners. a Rafflecopter giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. MAKING A PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED BY LAW ELIGIBILITY: Open to legal residents of the Contiguous United States of America who are 18 years or older. Station Bay LTD, and their respective parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, distributors, retailers, sales representatives, advertising and promotion agencies and each of their respective officers, directors and employees … Read More

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Celebrating a Decade of Design

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In June of 2007, we proudly launched our family-owned business, Station Bay, Ltd, from the basement of our home. The most difficult task was to create a business name. When younger, I had work experience at a small-town filling station (gas station) owned by my grandparents. It was demanding and hard work but I mostly enjoyed my conversations with our customers as I washed their windows and pumped their gas. Since the gas station business sold in 2005, I wanted my new business to reflect back on so many memorable and positive customer conversations plus the ethical work experience I needed to make a business successful. … Read More

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US Army Logo – This We’ll Defend with Duty, Honor & Country

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The United States Army was officially established on June 14, 1775. Its leaders combined well-known military traditions with new standards to create an institution that reflected the idea of patriotism. On April 19, 1775, the Battles of Lexington and Concord marked the beginning of the Revolutionary War. This event prompted the Continental Congress to call for the formation of the US Army and rally troops from all thirteen colonies. Known as the Continental Army at the time, the US Army became America’s first national institution. On June 19, the Continental Congress appointed George Washington as the Commander in Chief of … Read More

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Creating Your Name with Letter Photography

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Letter photography is the art of photographing letters out of objects. If we all were to pay more attention to our surroundings, we would find that letters are everywhere. Some of the most common types of objects that are photographed are architecture, industrial and nature. These could include trees, flowers, waterfalls, benches, windows, and much more. The most familiar words that people choose when designing letter photography is their first or last name. Some letter art ideas could be someone’s first name to hang in a bedroom or a last name to decorate above the mantel in a family’s living … Read More

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3 Frame & Display options for Alphabet Photography

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When designing alphabet photography, there are often many different options for ways to customize your piece of art. There are many options to choose the individual photos for the word you choose to spell out; the tone of the photos (color, black and white, or sepia); mat colors; and frames. We wrote a great article, on what is letter art, if your not sure what this product is all about. There are often many options when it comes to choosing the right alphabet frames. You may be able to choose between natural woods, colored frames or clip frames with options to … Read More

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The Marine Corp Logo – Eagle, Globe, and Anchor

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Some of the most important pieces of United States Marine Corps history are shown through its logo, seal, and uniform. The emblems, and ornaments that decorate and represent the US Marine Corps was influenced by the designs of the Continental Marines and the British Royals Marines. It’s widely believed that the Marine Corps logo, also known as the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor, has kept its design since 1868. However, there were a few more design changes that were put into effect in the early- to mid-1900s, until it finally came to be design that you see today. The Marine Corps logo … Read More

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What is Letter Art?

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Letter art is known by many other names: alphabet photography, alphabet art, and more. This form of photography consists of images of everyday objects that appear as letters. These photographs are then arranged to spell first names, last name or other custom words. When you choose letter art, there are many ways to customize it. You pick the word, individual alphabet art prints, frames, matting colors, and more, depending on the options available. Because of the fact that you can customize so many different aspects of the letter art, you can easily personalize it for the perfect gift. You can match … Read More