FlagAndMap Weblog

It’s the same challenge every holiday season - how to find gifts that are affordable but a little bit special and different. It’s a problem that FlagAndMap wants to help you solve. We’ve recently introduced some new products that make ideal gifts, such as necklaces, ties and gift boxes. This is of course in addition to our perennial best sellers such as t-shirts and mugs.

The especially nice thing about all of these items is that not only are the designs targeted to a particular nationality or heritage but they can also be personalized by the customer. All these products are offered through the Zazzle print on demand platform which readily allows the purchaser to add their own text (or even images) at no extra cost. So you can add a name or a message to the design, which gives your gift that extra special touch and solves the problem of finding something unique.

We are pleased to announce our first batch of products with designs that include a 2012 calendar. For example, our 2012 calendar mousepads provide you with a date planner right at your fingertips, whereas our 2012 calendar postcards help you stay in touch with friends while sending them something useful at the same time. As ever these designs have national themes incorporating flags and maps so you will be reminded of your favorite nation as you keep your dates straight throughout the year.

FlagAndMap stickers are a great way to give a shout-out to your home nation or favorite destination. We have recently added flag and map designs to more sticker shapes, so whether you want round, square or heart-shaped we should have something that will suit you. So go ahead and stick up for your nation on a text book, a binder, a bag or wherever works for you. Here are a few examples:

FlagAndMap welcomes South Sudan to the family of nations. In January 2011 after decades of conflict the people of Sudan’s southern region were finally given the opportunity to vote on independence, which they approved by an overwhelming majority. This independence will be realized on July 9, 2011 and will bring into existence the world’s newest nation with a population of some 8 million and a land area slightly larger than Spain and Portugal combined.

FlagAndMap wishes the people of South Sudan stability and prosperity in the years ahead and has already created products for South Sudan with designs featuring the national flag and physical map of South Sudan. A few examples are shown below.

We have now extended our range of flag-hearts neckties. These ties were previously only available for European nations but they have been selling well, prompting us to roll them out across all our national lines. The designs comprise a tightly packed hexagonal pattern of heart-shaped flags, which we hope you’ll agree look attractive and stylish and offer a subtle way to show enthusiasm for your home nation or favorite destination. Please note that the reverse side of the tie is white but this will not be visible when worn conventionally. The first image below shows a magnified sample of the flag hearts pattern for Taiwan, while the second image shows the corresponding Taiwan-Flag-Hearts tie. These design patterns are also available on hats and bags as illustrated in the third and fourth images.

FlagAndMap is pleased to annouce the new Famusa range of products with designs featuring US State motifs, including state flags and maps. Naturally the collection includes our signature flag and map t-shirts in addition to hats, mugs, bags, magnets, labels and other products featuring designs for the 50 states. You’ll even find christmas ornaments formed in the shape of state maps.

We hope you’ll agree that this is a timely addition as people begin to search for holiday season gift ideas. A few sample products are shown below but we encourage you to browse the entire Famusa product range, from which we’re confident you will find great gifts for any US State you choose.

Is it time to start planning for 2011? We know many people already have. Well, FlagAndMap has you covered with gift ideas for the upcoming year. Last year our 2010 calendar mousepads proved to be very popular, so we’ve updated the designs to create an international range of 2011 calendar mousepads. Each design features the national flag plus a map of the country and, most importantly, the 2011 calendar. These mousepads make ideal gifts for the new year - what could be more useful than having the 2011 dates right there on your desktop? They are dust and stain resistant, have a non-slip backing and are priced at $11.95.

This year we are also offering 2011 calendar postcards. Designs are similar, with national motifs accompanying a handy 2011 calendar. Now you can send your friends a quick message on a card that not only promotes your home nation or favorite destination but also serves as a handy reference throughout the year. Prices are as low as $0.70 in bulk but there are no minimum orders.

Just to whet your appetite here are a few examples but we invite you to visit our online store to browse the entire collection.

We recently added some fresh designs to the FlagAndMap range. The central element of these national designs is a physical map of the country. This is surrounded by a decorative border featuring the national flag. Currently these designs can be found on our range of bags with international designs. As ever bags are available in a number of styles including tiny, impulse, budget, grocery and jumbo totes. These new designs are also available on magnets and will be available on other products in the future. A few examples are shown below:

The range of FlagAndMap Bumper Stickers has recently been expanded, offering a choice of designs with which to promote your favorite nation or support your national team during upcoming international sports competitions. All designs incorporate the popular motifs found on most of our products, namely authentic national flags or decorative flag hearts plus relief maps of the country.

Bumper stickers use durable water resistant 4mil vinyl and are fade resistant. As ever there are no minimum quantities and your order will be shipped in 24hrs. Here are some design examples:

Recently created 2010 Calendar Mouse Pads make ideal gifts for this time of year. We have versions for each nation featuring a flag and map design surrounded by the 2010 calendar. Perfect for keeping your dates straight while surfing the internet.
Here are a few examples: