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Intellectual Bookies

Tue, 29 May 2012 19:08:48 -0400

Over the past few months, book clubs have become more and more trendy—Gwyneth Paltrow and Oprah Winfrey both have one. Books have also become more readily distributed through heightened technological advances (Nook, Kindle, Tablet, etc); they are shrunk down for mobile devices, cradled on library shelves, or impossibly thin on the Kindle.

Books awaken us, connect us through their mirror of humanity—their expression of love, their innate propensity for the tragic. Book clubs thrive because they connect people who want to become lost in a world of vampires and zombies, yearn for the triumphs of lovers and cry at their exquisite heartache, or who want to debate political, philosophical or scientific issues. There are always those lines that we know word for word; they are the ones that inspire us or make us laugh. Go to Customizo’s Design Studio and place them on a t-shirt, tote bag (it can become your book bag), etc. Those inside jokes or humorous lines create the personality of your book club—wear it. Books can now be on your apparel. Here are some of my favorite book quotes, which I plan to place on Customizo shirts for my friends and me:

“What foul dust floated in the wake of his dreams…” -The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald

“It is a truth universally acknowledged, that single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.” -Pride and Prejudice, Jane Austen

“Photoshop is just like makeup. When it’s done well it looks great, and when it’s overdone you look like a crazy asshole.” –Bossypants, Tina Fey

Shirts for the Scurry

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:25:02 -0400

We’re so excited here at Customizo about the Cincinnati Scurry. This is the third year since the Scurry started. It’s contest which pits 4-person teams against each other in tests of speed, trivia, problem-solving, and more. And this year, Customizo is making the t-shirts! It’s still not too late to sign up to be a sponsor. Head over to the Cincinnati Scurry page to sign up.

The Scurry takes place on Friday, April 20, 2012, and it’s for a good cause. It’s for the Learning is Cool project. Their goal is to encourage 34,000 kids in 1st-8th grade in Cincinnati to make the “A” honor roll. For more information on this project, click here!

At Customizo, we think this cause is really important. If you’ve got an important cause or organization you want to promote, head over to our design studio and get designing. You can create t-shirts, jackets, hoodies, and more for your cause. And if you sign up for the Cincinnati Scurry, then your organization or business can get a 25% off any Customizo apparel orders with our coupon code.

Customizo. There’s a shirt for that.

Don’t forget to “Like” us on Facebook and Follow us on Twitter!

Get Yooo Free CBA Runner-Up T

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 14:04:30 -0400

You “Liked” us, so naturally we soooo “Like” you. And for those of you who wrote your size in our Chicago Bagel Authority “Limited Edition Runner Up Tee” album on our Customizo Facebook Page we would Like” it if you headed on over to the Chicago Bagel Authority Belmont location to pick up your very own Limited Edition Runner Up CBA tee. Oh, and did we mention, it’s FREE?

Gotta congratulate Jesse Sanz, the designer on this cool idea. The Atomic Rocket graphic designer. Their quirky designs are fun, and engaging. No wonder the design did so well with the contest.

We like them so much over here at Customizo, we think more of their unique designs would look super cool on a hat, pair of boy shorts, a cozy blanket, or maybe even a pair of cheer shorts, perhaps? Oh, and we can put the design on all your favorite brands from Nike, to American Apparel, or even Columbia.

So head on over… It’s nice out… Get it… Before the end of the month, or at least until the April showers hit.

What is April Fools' Day Without a Funny Tee?

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 19:24:34 -0400

April Fools’ Day is just around the corner, so you better have your bag of tricks, jokes and riddles ready to go! Whether you’ll be pranking your friends, family, teachers or neighbors, let Customizo help you take this festive holiday to the next level with your own custom apparel. Design your own t-shirts, create custom hoodies, or design personalized tanks tops that represent this wacky holiday.

Find funny t-shirt designs that will have all your coworkers in stitches. You can buy t-shirts in bulk to share with the whole office.

Be sure to look through the office humor t-shirt designs available!

American Apparel Fine Jersey Tee ($6.40)

Check out the custom products that Customizo offers, and all of the brands that are available! Whether you love Nike, American Apparel or Adidas, Customizo has your favorite brands at the lowest prices! So designing your custom April Fools’ apparel is not only easy, but inexpensive as well!

So, go ahead, celebrate this day of fools with funny t-shirts and show off your sense of humor!

And be sure to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for more news, promotions and coupons.

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Spring Sports Designs and Sports Clothing

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 17:03:00 -0400

March Madness = bracket mania, so how are your teams doing this year? Yeah, us too. Let’s just say only one of my final four teams is still playing… But not to worry, there are plenty of other seasons that are just getting started! Basketball and hockey seasons are in it’s prime, soccer just began, baseball is on the way, and its only a few more months before football will officially begin. That means now is the perfect time to get your 2012 spring season sports attire.

Customizo offers tees, jerseys, shorts, and hats- all geared towards your customized personalization. Choose from a variety of styles, materials, and colors, and simply add your favorite team logos, symbols, or text. It’s that easy- unlike creating what you dreamed would be the ultimate 2012 bracket… We unfortunately cannot be held responsible for your decision to have Iowa State going all the way. But you can put us in charge for making sure you’re representing your teams with style and flare.

Head to our design studio now to get started!! And trust us, Groupizo is a must see for designing group tees and such.

Collaborating for a Great Cause

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 15:34:23 -0500

Customizo has just partnered up with Shriners Hospital, which focuses all their attention on helping out kids. Backed by world-class surgeons and other lauded medical professionals, kids all over the world are being supported by this great organization; we at Customizo are honored to offer our support as well.

Whether you’re Shriners employee, a Shriners supporter, or just a supporter of kids, you too, can give back by purchasing your company gear through an online store, the Shriners C-Stores. Whether you need new-season uniforms or company travel mugs, your company will have no problem finding new company products this season.

With the Shop-N-Go products, you’ll quickly find Shriners products to show your company’s support for the hospital. If you would like to customize your own products, there are endless possibilities using our Design Studio. Groupizo lets everyone involved give their input through a fun collaborative platform. A percentage from each order will go towards Shriners Hospitals; and since you’re supporting Shriners, an account manager will support you with your order along the way to help with any problems.

So go get creative. Go gear up your company. And help us support Shriners.

And the CBA Winner is...

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 12:40:44 -0500

Congrats Congrats to Chicago Bagel Authority’s design winner!

The talented design winner will be getting a $100 CBA gift card. They’ll be able to try everything from the “Lincoln Park” to “Miss Matilda’s”, and the “Ravenswood” - all in steamed bagel fashion.

And to top it off the winner, will be hooking them up with some free tees with their cool design.

Honestly there were so many pretty sweet designs; so we decided to print the second place winner design onto a few tees, which you could get for FREE! All you gotta do is:

Jump on Facebook and “Like” Customizo;
On the “Limited Edition Runner Up Tee” album on our Facebook page, put your size;
Then starting April 1st, pick up your tee at the Belmont CBA Location (955 W. Belmont).

Easy as that! Just make sure you “Like us”. Sans “Like”… Sans tee… And while you’re there, you should probably order a nice steamed bagel. We’re fans, you would be too.

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Izo Brands Launches C-Store and Hanes4Education

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 13:29:44 -0500

Check out the C-Store and Hanes4Education initiative on Customizo! C-Stores are fully managed online company store platforms with customizable websites for promotional outreach. Companies can use Customizo’s software to create branded apparel and products for employees and members. The program also allows companies to protect their brand through a single purchasing source and use group collaboration to share designs. Check out one of Customizo’s C-Stores, Stanley Steemer, now!

Another aspect of the C-Store platform is Hanes4Education. This C-Store teams with Box Tops for Education to raise money for schools through the purchase of Hanes t-shirts on Customizo. After placing the order, customers can send in their invoice and Hanes Redemption Form in exchange for Box Top Certificates. These certificates can then be redeemed for cash!

Check out the San Francisco Chronicle and Yahoo! News for articles on these amazing programs!

And be sure to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter to hear about more upcoming news and promotions!

Customizo.

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Shirtizo: Why, you're looking GREEN today...

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 18:17:11 -0500

Shirtizo: Why, you're looking GREEN today...:

shirtizo:

Campus is all about going green these days- organic this, sustainable that… and as future leaders we all need to start somewhere with providing for our worlds environment. So, why not get involved with your green reps and groups on campus?

Campus green campaigns are always for helping out a…

Last Day to Vote for your favorite CBA Tee

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 18:15:27 -0500

Today is the last day of the Chicago Bagel Authority t-shirt contest! So you better hop online and vote now. There are three different ways to vote, so you can help your favorite design win. Like Customizo on Facebook and vote by liking your favorite shirt, like CBA on Facebook and like your favorite shirt again. Or if you’re out and about enjoying the weather, stop into Chicago Bagel Authority, grab a bite and submit a third vote for your favorite design. Hurry, after today, voting is officially closed and we will announce the winner tomorrow! It could be anyone’s game at this point, the top three picks are:

In third:

In second place:

And in first place:

Don’t see your favorite? Quick, vote now!

Customizo.

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Go Green this St. Patrick's Day!

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 12:56:00 -0500

For the first time since 2007, St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Saturday. So no skipping school, calling off work, or coming in hungover the day after. From sun-up to sundown, there’s something going down for Chicago’s tribute to the Irish.

Though the river dyeing over at the Loop starts at 10:45 a.m., you may want to head there much earlier so you can hold down the fort against the thousands that flock on over for the day’s festivities. Rain or shine, the parade will begin at noon until about 3 p.m.

And a few tips to keep in mind:

If you don’t mind all the squishing, and public displays of debauchery, our very own CTA will be more than accommodating, as finding parking will be its own adventure (and an expensive one at that).
Bring some food. It’s not going to be fun if you have to give up your space in the crowd in lieu of hunger. No one’s going to save your spot.
Bring a coat - Chicago weather can be unpredictable.

After parade festivities (or even before), head to the many Irish pubs all over Chicago. Whether Wrigleyville, Lincoln Park, or even River North - Guiness, green beers, and Irish Car Bombs won’t be too hard to find. With Fado, Hidden Shamrock, and maybe O’Callaghan’s in between, it will probably be a physically taxing day that will surely carry over onto Sunday.

With all the hustle and bustle, it might be hard to keep tabs on everyone in your group, so why not order some group tees that pay homage to the Irish with Customizo? They’re inexpensive, super unique, and free shipping! Why not save some green, while going green?

And right now you can enjoy extra savings with Customizo’s coupon code to save 20% off on your entire order. Use coupon code Lucky20 at checkout. The coupon code is good from now until St. Patrick’s Day.

Run Your Life is having a Rotary Shamrock Shuffle this March!...

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 12:45:00 -0500

Run Your Life is having a Rotary Shamrock Shuffle this March! Proceeds go to support Run Your Life, a non- profit organization focusing on teaching kids how to apply health and fitness tools to all aspects of their life. Encouraging a healthy lifestyle both physically and emotionally is vital to child development; Run Your Life helps kids become confident and accepting of who they are. This community organization supports taking charge of your life to become healthy adults who care and look for peace in others.

The Shamrock Shuffle will take place on March 11, 2012. Come support the organization and the kids in the Chicagoland community! Group t-shirts are being made through Customizo. Design great group apparel at an affordable cost.

Be the first to hear about other great events and deals, “Like” Run Your Life and Customizo on Facebook!

Check out the top vote-getters so far for the CBA t-shirt contest!

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:15:31 -0500

The voting at Chicago Bagel Authority is heating up, let’s look at the submissions in the lead! Here we’ll take a look at the designs that have gotten more than 20 votes on Facebook.

You can vote either on the CBA Facebook page or on Customizo’s. You can also vote at either CBA location! Here, we’ve added together all of the Facebook votes to give you an idea of how things are going so far. If you vote in all 4 places, each vote will be counted.

This one has 21 votes. (20 CBA + 1 Customizo)

26 Votes (25 CBA + 1 Customizo)

30 Votes (27 + 3)

31 Votes (29 + 2)

34 Votes (33 + 1)

35 Votes (31 + 4)

44 Votes (42 + 2)

84 Votes (77 + 7)

100 Votes (95 + 5)

Go out and vote for your favorite!

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Customizo.

Sporting It Your Way

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:52:00 -0500

Finally it’s warming up… Finally a new sports season… We’re in the middle of basketball season, and coming up on baseball… So why not show your love and support for your favorite teams with some Customizo gear? No more of the same old sports designs; now you can personalize your stuff with our Design Studio any way you like it.

If you’re on the Jonathan Lin bandwagon, show your love with a basketball design!

Still have faith in those Blackhawks? Choose a design from one of our many hockey choices.

Or still on that Eli Manning high, then we have some great football designs to remember that awesome win.

And for those part of that Yankees/Red Sox rivalry, it’s time to represent - with your very own personalized baseball design.

Cricket, badminton, swimming, and track fans, nooooo worries… We’ve got you covered. There’s endless possibilities. Get your design on a pair of yoga pants, blankets, or even a set of aprons for your entire sports bar staff. And for those of you who can rally your friends or coworkers for an intense game of softball in the park, let Customizo be your go-to for matching jerseys, so at least your team can be the most stylish (if not the most coordinated).

Wearing Our Hearts On Our Sleeves

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:35:07 -0500

To those with significant others, and to those that don’t, we at Customizo are wishing everyone a very Happy Valentine’s Day. We’ve got a lot of love in-house and we’re working hard to ensure that, we can spread that out there for everyone else.

What better way to show your love for your team or organization than w/ personalized products. With Groupizo, everyone can have a little input in the creation. Whether it’s yoga pants, sweats, cozy matching robes, or tees, you and your group can show your support for whatever you’re loving at the moment!

Screen printed, or embroidered, Customizo’s got your back every step of the way, on this very special day. Hearts, no hearts… Red, pink, and some white accents even… Add some chocolates with that, or maybe a little rose on the hem… Regardless of the message, regardless of the mission this V-Day can be far more creative and unique than the last.

Did we mention we love a few of the coolest brands, like American Apparel, Hanes, Columbia… Surely you do too… So come spread the love (and wear it) this V-Day with Customizo!

Create St. Patrick's Day Gear in our Design Studio!

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:33:39 -0500

Everyone’s Irish on St. Patrick’s Day, so you’re gonna need some great Irish gear! At Customizo, we have a bunch of St. Patty’s designs that will be great for your bar crawl, party, or event. We have hundreds of products to choose from, for any event.

If you’re in college, St. Patty’s day is a big deal. Your fraternity or sorority party won’t be forgotten if you pass out swag. And if you’re planning an on-campus event, these totes would make great favors.

Maybe you’re organizing or participating in your town’s parade. You can use our design studio to create shirts for your whole group, so everyone knows who you are. Or, you can design shirts to hand out or sell. Check out this Tultex shirt design!

Check out our Facebook and Twitter for updates on our sales and promotions. And don’t forget to wear green on March 17!

Create it. Share it. Wear it.

Customizo.

Hanes 4 Education

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:34:00 -0500

All you musicians in the making, science nerds, and drama kids, you know we’ve got your back, and Hanes definitely does too. Customizo wants to praise our partner, Hanes, for teaming up with Box Tops for Education in support of our students’ education! Now, not only can you help your school by shopping at the grocery, but also by sporting some personalized gear.

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Showing off your school pride with spirit shirts or sweats purchased in bulk (through Customizo, for example) will help you qualify for box tops, that end up helping your school in the long run. You can look cool with your school while making your school some money at the same time. The more product you order, the more box tops you could get. It’s that simple.

Time for a math problem: 25 shirts 25 hoodies 50 Box Tops

To obtain those box tops, make sure you fill out the redemption form on the Hanes 4 Education website, then send it into the address listed, with your invoice. And in 4-6 weeks, voila, your certificate will have arrived.

If you’ve got an event coming up, a big game, or a concert you wanna let everyone know about, let Customizo be your go-to for your personalized Hanes apparel for whatever the cause. With a slew of colors and styles, your group can show how you work together, and we at Customizo will work with you. Hanes is doing the smart thing, so you should, too.

New products at Customizo!

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:20:07 -0500

Customizo has recently added some new items to our catalog. You’ll not only find more options on brands and styles of t-shirts, but more custom promotional items for your organization! So, whether shopping for your team, an organization or upcoming event, you’ll find the best quality products for the lowest prices.

Have a big sorority event coming up? The Next Level Juniors Deep V-Neck Tee is a great option! This lightweight tee is 100% Combed ringspun cotton for not only a comfortable fit, but a fashionable one as well. There are 15 color choices and thousands of free templates to choose from when designing your tee.

Next Level Juniors Deep V-Neck Tee ($6.20)

Also new, is the Delta Pro Weight Cotton Short Sleeve Tee. This 100% cotton shirt is available at an amazingly low price making it perfect for buying in bulk! No matter the amount of shirts you need to purchase, this t-shirt will provide the comfort and quality of an expensive tee, without the high price tag.

Delta Pro Weight Cotton Short Sleeve Tee ($3.44)

The Liberty Drawstring Backpack is another new item at Customizo and is perfect for your team, an upcoming marathon or as a promotional item for your company! Choose the color, add a design/logo, it’s all up to you. It’s a great, and affordable, way to promote an organization or support your team.

Liberty Drawstring Backpacks ($2.64)

Start designing!

Check back with Customizo often for more new products and be sure to Like us and on Facebook and Follow us on Twitter for exciting news, events and promotions. (Like us on Facebook you’ll receive 10% off your next order!)

Have a design that you’re proud of? Share it with us. We love to see your ideas!

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Congrats to Chicago Sport and Social's top teams!

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:09:55 -0500

Customizo wants to congratulate the top ranked teams for a few of Chicago Sport and Social’s current leagues! Basketball, volleyball, and bowling are under way and teams are playing their best to get the top spot.

In the Men’s Competitive Basketball League, the top four teams include the Muffinmen, Pink Fuzzy Bunnies, Lakeshore, and SICA. All four teams are undefeated in their league and tied for first place. However, Muffinmen and Pink Fuzzy Bunnies will be squaring off this week; and for both an undefeated record of 2-0 is at stake. Good Luck!

Indoor volleyball is another competitive sport that Chicago Sport and Social offers. The Coed Upper Intermediate 6’s Volleyball has two teams fighting to be number one. Murder, Kill, Spike and Show Time! both have an undefeated record of 6-0. Congratulations, and keep it up!

The Coed 4 vs. 4 Bowling League has been competing for weeks and two teams are still tied for number one. Strike Happens and Bowl Job both have 14 wins and 0 losses, giving them the best ranking in their league. Great job!

Support your favorite team by creating a custom t-shirt that has their name and logo. Have a team of your own? Customizo is a great place to create custom jerseys, t-shirts, warm-up apparel and more! With an expansive number of sport templates, you can create a style for your team no matter what sport you play! Once you’ve chosen the template, you can change the colors and add your personalized text. It’s all available in Customizo’s design studio.

Here are just a few examples of the templates we have to offer:

Good luck to all the competitors in Chicago Sport and Social’s leagues. Keep up the hard work!

Be sure to Like us and on Facebook and Follow us on Twitter for exciting news, events and promotions.

Have a design that you’re proud of? Share it with us. We love to see your ideas!

Customizo

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Design your winter apparel with Customizo!

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:43:29 -0500

Embrace this season’s cold weather by creating a custom winter wardrobe! Customizo has cool winter graphics that you can add to a sweatshirt, jacket or any other product available. With so many brands and designs, Customizo is your one-stop shop to creating apparel that is as unique as you.

With all the brands available and products to choose from, you will love Customizo’s expansive catalog for creating team sweatshirts, designing company jackets, making custom t-shirts, and so much more. Just because the temperature has dropped doesn’t mean you can’t have some fun this season.

So where do you start? Here are a few examples of free templates that Customizo offers:

This template is perfect for a seasonal sweatshirt, such as the American Apparel Unisex Fleece Hoody.

Try this on a long sleeve tee such as the Hanes Tagless Heavyweight Long Sleeve Tee.

Support your favorite hockey team with a custom jacket such as the Columbia Fleece Jacket.

So get designing! The easy-to-use design studio can help you explore all the products and designs Customizo has to offer. Can’t find a template you like? Upload your own design straight to the design studio and add it to any product, it’s that easy.

Be sure to Like us on Facebook and Follow us on Twitter for exciting news, events and promotions.

Have a design that you’re proud of? Share it with us. We love to see your ideas!

Customizo

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