What's in a Name?

What's in a name? That was the deeply philosophical question that Juliet asked to her beloved Romeo. Whether you be a Montague or a Capulet, your name is a significant part of your life. One of the first responsibilities of parenthood is to name the child. Sometimes names are chosen by family affiliation and other times to honor or remember a friend, loved one, or a famous person. Our names are our identities, and in a way, they define who we are. 

It's always nice when someone remembers your name. Who doesn't love to hear their name on the radio or TV? Many dream of seeing their name in lights. Some names inspire awe, other names are revered and honored. When you are in business for yourself it's imperative to get your name out to the public. We put our names on our mailboxes, our voice mails, our Facebook accounts, our credit cards, and so on. 

At Affordable Accessories, we recognize the importance of your name and we offer several product lines that allow our customers to personalize and customize their lives. Personalizing meaning that your name or initials can be put on the item and customizing meaning you get to pick out the style, color, and look of the item. Have a look at what we have to offer. We know we've got something with your name on it! 

Paparté

This is a new line that we have just gotten in. Paparté is a collection of items for you that can be completely personalized and customized while you wait. You can get your name on any of these items while you shop! 

Step 1: Pick the Item You Want:

Step 2: Pick Your Design

Step 3: Give Us the Name or Initials That You Want To Use

Step 4: Shop a While! We do the rest!

Oh, and here's a tip, during the month of March 2014 we are running a special. 

Buy 1 get 5%off, 2 get 10% 3 get 15% and buy 4 get 20%.

Spangles

As we mentioned in a previous blog entry, Spangles are a new way to customize garments. They are perfect for T-shirts, but can also be used on canvas bags, hats, collars, jeans, and most any other material that can be heat pressed. You can choose from 52 different colors of dots in three different sizes. You can get up to 6 colors at a time without an a charge for extra colors. The possibilities are endless. You can get logos, images, names, initials... just about anything you want. Keep Spangles in mind for team sports, dance teams, clubs, organizations, churches, family reunions, employee uniforms, seminars, business gifts, and just for plain old fun! Spangles are fun and affordable. Put in your order today!

Fully Customizable Jewelry

Da Vinci 
  

Ginger Snaps

Lottie Dotties

Forever in My Heart

Candlelit Names

Spangles Versus Sequins

                  Sequins             Sequin Transfer            Spangles

What is the difference in spangles and sequins?

A sequin has two main features. A hole in the middle so that a thread can be run through the sequin. These are applied with embroidery machines. The downside is not only the hole in the middle but also the thread that holds them together making them subject to thread damage and breakage. 

Traditional Sequins

Hot fix sequins, or sequin transfers, still have a hole in the middle. Being that there is a hole, you have to take the color of the fabric into your design and so they do not show through very well. They look great, but there is still a hole in the middle just like sequins.

Sequin Transfer

The spangle design is completely different. One of the reasons spangles look so spectacular is because there is no hole in the middle! This makes it so you get clean coverage with each color. Another attractive feature is that when you run your hand over spangles they are completely smooth. Unlike when you run your hand over sequins, spangles lay completely smooth on the fabric. 
Spangles are also incredibly lightweight so you can use them on a collar or even on lingerie because spangles do not affect the lay of the material at all. 
Not only are spangles great looking, smooth, and lightweight, but they are also completely lead-free making them absolutely safe for children and infant clothing as well. 

Spangles

Affordable Accessories is proud to be the ONLY place to carry spangles in our area! There are only about 3 dozen machines that do spangles in the US! These are great for t-shirts for sports teams, scouts, marketing, camps, VBS, family reunions, dance teams, school clubs, etc. Whenever you need custom T-shirts, we are your go-to place for spangles! 

Add a Little Spangle to Your Life

Introducing all new Spangles at Affordable Accessories. Whether you're looking to bling out your wardrobe or you want your team to stand out, Spangles is a new, cutting-edge method of adding that flair you are looking for.

What are Spangles? A spangle is a small thin piece of glittering material used for decorating a garment; like a sequin but without a hole. It sounds simple, but the holes are the fundamental difference between spangles and sequins and that makes a world of difference in the impact and color of your end result.

Spangles are not sewn on like typical sequins, but are put on with a heat press. They can be put on anything that can be heat pressed like shirts, hats, jeans, bags and more!

The spangles come in 52 colors and 3 different sizes. Unlike other garment customization methods, with spangles you can get up to 6 different colors with no extra charge for added colors!

Affordable Accessories has the only machine that does this anywhere around! There are only 3 dozen machines in the ENTIRE COUNTRY!