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May is National Bike Month and Bike to Work Day is tomorrow. This infographic shows the greenest ways to get around and how your commute impacts your carbon footprint.

 

Whether you work from home or you have your own space in an office, the term ‘desk job’ doesn’t have to send a chill up your spine. In today’s working world, we are lucky to have access to a wide range of office solutions and accessories, making office life a lot more pleasant and an overall enjoyable place to be.

With an organized work space and inspirational surroundings, we are more productive and motivated. We spend over 50% of our lives within an indoor environment, if not more for some of us. Our surroundings are therefore going to make a huge impact on our happiness and well being.

A study which took place in 2006 commissioned by an independent research firm, studied 2013 US working individuals. They discovered that 89% stated they felt the design of an office space was either important or very important, and 90% of the senior staff members noted that workplace design directly affects the productivity of their staff members.

Here we look at some unique office accessories to help inject life and productivity into any office space:

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! This week’s giveaway is a laptop sleeve for you and one for your favorite teacher. Here’s how to win:

  • LIKE our Facebook page
  • SHARE the giveaway post on Facebook
  • COMMENT on this blog and tell us about your favorite teacher

 

Learning how to utilize your work space can determine how productive you are in the office. Choosing storage that is designed to be efficient is definitely worth the investment, and being organized in your space will motivate you to be organized with your work. Here are some tips for improving your own corner of the company.

 

 

There are many benefits to having engaged workers. Check them out on this infographic by Mindjet.

You’re visiting New York on business. You’ve booked a hotel and arranged to meet that friend from college. Naturally, you’re bringing your laptop to finish those reports for work. The only question is where can you plug in your computer to knuckle down to some hard graft?

Sure, there’s the public library, but libraries are never open when you need them. And, besides, they serve the worst coffee. What you really need is one of the new breed of laptop-friendly cafes currently doing the rounds in NYC: drinking establishments designed to cater for today’s nomadic out-of-office existence.

What all these joints have in common is a relaxing ambience, great coffee and free Wi-Fi.

Just make sure you follow these two simple steps:

We talked about tips on how to make your office a little greener, now here are a few guidelines how to make yourself waste-free at work from Earth911. 

It’s tough to keep environmental impact at a minimum while you’re away from home. And when you’re in a highly-regimented environment like the office, reducing waste and shrinking your footprint can seem next to impossible. But don’t fret, eco-minded employee. You can easily cut office impact by making a few quick adjustments to your daily routine. Check out these 5 simple tips for staying waste-free at work, and cut the footprint of your workday in half.

Happy Earth Day! In celebration, we are giving away 4 Earth’s Choice Binders in your choice of black or white. Check out our Facebook page on how to enter.

 

This infographic shows you 4 ways your desk maybe obstructing your workflow.

It seems like another new phone is introduced everyday which means about 155 million cell phones are thrown in the trash each year. Since we live in such a technology driven world, e-waste or electronic waste has increased dramatically over the past decade. Most electronics like TVs, phones and computers contain lead, mercury, cadmium and other potentially harmful chemicals that contaminate the environment. So how can you help?

ewaste

Even though every month is Earth month, April is the designated time to celebrate eco-friendly experiences, raise awareness of environmental issues and encourage sustainability. Union Station in Washington DC is holding the month-long celebration that includes a farmer’s market, green fashion show, science fair, and various exhibits. While most of us can’t make it to DC to partake in these events, we can start making a difference at home or at work. Here are a few eco-friendly tips that you can use to celebrate Earth Month.

April 1st through 6th is National Workplace Wellness week. This infographic from Intuit gives you some tips on how to create environments that alleviate stress and fatigue while promoting productivity and creativity.

For those of you that don’t know, Etsy is a virtual marketplace for people who hand craft items. This article from Earth911.com gives you some eco-friendly office products found on Etsy.

Even if you don’t spend your days at a desk, you may have a home office for keeping your projects organized. In both of these spaces, it’s worth putting in a little extra effort to make them fun and eco-friendly. To help you start thinking about how you might green your work space and add a little excitement at the same time, check out these Etsy products made from upcycled, recycled and eco-friendly materials.

 

iMac Lamp

If your boss is worried that March Madness is going to affect your productivity, tell them to worry no longer. Recent evidence suggests that playing March Madness at the office might actually improve productivity. This excerpt from ABC News gives you the results of a survey conducted by OfficeTeam.

 

It’s one of those days where you are so tired at work all you can think about is how you can get away with a short snooze. Here are some ways of sneaky sleeping on the job brought to you by OnlineClock.net.

 Waking up in the morning can be a daily struggle for some people. But with a little training anyone can wake up early. Not only does it give you more time in the day but it also jumpstarts your mind to be more productive at work. Research has shown that early risers are more likely to anticipate problems, proactive and better planners.

Check out our Facebook page for details on how to win this Pad holder!

 

 

Executive Pad holder with Flip pad

Flip pad for note-taking in confined spaces.
The Executive accessories have the look and feel of heavy-grain leather, constructed with style and functionality in mind.  This pad holder features an expandable document pocket and zippered security compartment.  Constructed withe a double turned edge for a polished appearance. Also featuring business card holder, media storage pockets, and a pen loop.

  • Flip Pad for note-taking in confines spaces
  • Expandable document pocket and zippered security compartment
  • Business card holder
  • Media storage pockets
  • Pen loop
  • Double turned edge for polished appearance

When people talk about what money can’t buy you there is always a big debate. Some people think money can buy you happiness, whereas others will tell you this is not true. The reason this is so debatable is because nobody really agrees, but something people do agree on is that you can’t buy time. They tell you not to waste time because you will never get it back. Once you’ve gone to sleep that is another day of your life assigned to the record books.

The income tax deadline is quickly approaching and many people are panicking. We all know how much time and effort it would save if we would have everything nice and neat and properly organized.

 

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Check out our Facebook page for details on how to enter this week’s giveaway.

 

Microsoft Neoprene sleeves are designed to protect your laptop when carried alone or in your backpack, messenger or bag.
Thick neoprene material with molded EVA Cushion Cell lining, and trimmed with trendy orange accents. Checkpoint Friendly – Designed to comply with TSA guidelines. No need to remove your laptop while going through airport security. This lightweight bag is water-resistant. Double zippers and carrying handles make it convenient and easy to use.

  • 39510 – Protective padded sleeve holds most laptop up to 12″
  • 39511 – Protective padded sleeve holds most laptop up to 16″
  • 39512 – Protective padded sleeve holds most laptop up to 17.3″
  • Thick neoprene with Cushion Cell™ lining
  • Checkpoint Friendly – No need to remove your laptop while going through airport security
  • Double zippers & carrying handle
  • Use alone or inside another bag
  • Water-resistant

 

Check out our Facebook page for details on how to enter this week’s giveaway.

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Most offices are designed to maximize employee efficiency but we often find it a daunting task of designating our time effectively. To avoid spending extra time on Facebook or talking around the watercooler, take these 10 tips and see if you can get through the day feeling more accomplished.

Plan Your Day

Take 30 minutes to plan the rest of your day. Make a “to-do” list of tasks that you need to get done today so you can stay focused.  Then work until that list is complete. You can even save that 30 minutes tomorrow by preparing before you leave the office today.

We gave you 19 pretty awesome gadgets in a previous post. Here are 11 more things we found to help your office become a little more enjoyable and your day go by quicker.

Wiki USB Fridge

If you’re a soda drinker you will know how quickly can cokes lose their cool. You can always ensure your refreshing drink is cool with this USB fridge. No software is required. Just plug and sip.

Looking for a simple way to carry your laptop and accessories from one room to the other without any hassle? The Microsoft Laptop Shuttle is a perfect way to keep your computer accessories organized and easily transportable. Great for the home or office.

  • Padded laptop sleeve holds most laptops up to 16″
  • Built-in handle for easy carrying
  • Compartments for batteries, cords, mice, headphones, hard drives

 

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When people think of corporate offices, endless rows of cubicles and fluorescent lighting come to mind. Many companies are thinking outside of the box when designing their offices. You can say goodbye to elevators which are being replaced by slides and offices that are tree houses. Here are just a few companies that have brought a new meaning to “corporate”.

Inventionland

Did you know that the oldest surviving love poem to date was written on a clay tablet by the Sumerians around 3500 B.C.? Or that Verona, Italy gets almost 1,000 letters sent to Juliet every Valentine’s Day? With Valentine’s Day coming up this week and we wanted to share some remarkable statistics about the holiday created by Propoint Graphics.

Most of us don’t think about our trash after we toss it into the litter bin. And why would we? Everything we use is packaged in neat little plastic bundles for our convenience – it wouldn’t be very convenient if we actually had to take our trash to the landfill and process it ourselves, would it? Instead, the 368,000 people and 148,000 vehicles employed within the U.S. waste management industry move your garbage to the 1,754 active landfills and 87 incinerators spread across the nation.

Binders aren’t the only thing you can upcycle. These amazing office products have been transformed from boring items that help you get your work done into pieces of art. Take a look at a few examples that we have found.

 

Keyboard Horse

It may only be January but what’s better than kicking off the new year with a little office joke? Here are the top 10 office pranks that we found.

Computer Pranks

AutoCorrect-Microsoft Word has an AutoCorrect feature that can turn any typed message into something else automatically. Simply go to File>Options>Proofing, AutoCorrect Options button near the top. Here you can type in your coworker’s name, title, date, etc. and then the word you want to replace it with.

Over the past 10 years, the number of people working from home has increased by 41%. With such a large surge in at home workers, it is critical to ensure maximum productivity in your home office. The infographic from SerenityLivingStores.com gives some insight on creating a comfortabe and convenient workspace.

 

 

Do you have any secrets on creating the ultimate home office? Share them below. 

This week’s giveaway is a one-of-a-kind Altego Messenger Laptop bag. Visit our Facebook page for details. A winner will be announced 1/21.

 

 

The 2012-2013 Flu season has been in full swing by starting early and hitting hard. It’s only the beginning of January and over 2,250 people across the US have been hospitalized and 41 states have reported activity. The infographic we posted last month showed what objects in the office carried the most germs. But how can you stay healthy through the worst flu season in a decade? Here are a few tips on preventing illness and staying healthy in the office:

Samsill has teamed up with OfficeZilla to support a clean up of your messy desk. Read more about details on how to enter here and below is a little more about the contest from the OfficeZilla blog.

Do you have a messy desk? Well then you need some inspiration to clean it up!! Like maybe a brand new set of matching Samsill binders … and some office organization goodies from OfficeZilla!

This week, in honor of National Clean Up Your Desk Day (Jan 14), we are teaming up with our friends at Samsill to sponsor The Messy Desk Giveaway! #messydeskgiveaway

Check out our Facebook page for details on how to win this Executive Padfolio.

Flip pad for note-taking in confined spaces.
The Executive accessories have the look and feel of heavy-grain leather, constructed with style and functionality in mind.  This pad holder features an expandable document pocket and zippered security compartment.  Constructed withe a double turned edge for a polished appearance. Also featuring business card holder, media storage pockets, and a pen loop.

  • Flip Pad for note-taking in confines spaces
  • Expandable document pocket and zippered security compartment
  • Business card holder
  • Media storage pockets
  • Pen loop
  • Double turned edge for polished appearance

 

This infographic from hiredmyway.com gives a quick run down on the best stretches and exercises for the office and a few tips on how to keep your blood pumping throughout the day to improve comfortability and flexibility.

You already know that Samsill makes binders, bags, and a few other business accessories. But did you know that was not what our first manufactured product was? Here is a list of 10 interesting facts about Samsill that you might not know:

Have an Altego laptop case? Write a review on Amazon.com for any Altego laptop case and be entered to win Altego product. Good luck!

The word ‘recycle’ seems to intimidate many people but it really shouldn’t. Thanks to technology, you are able to recycle many more things than ever before. This is making it much simpler for businesses and people in their homes to do their part and take control of how much they waste. In time, it’s probably just going to get easy and more accessible to the world.

Now that Christmas has come and gone, it’s time to ring in the New Year. You have probably already thought about which New Year’s Resolution you are going to make this year. But keep in mind that only 46% of people keep their resolutions past six months. We have the top New Year’s Resolutions and ways to help you stick to them.

 

Happy Holidays Samsill fans! For the giveaway this week, we are featuring the Microsoft Laptop Shuttle. The winner will be announced 12/26.

To enter this week’s giveaway:

  • Like Samsill’s Facebook page
  • Share the giveaway post
  • Comment on the picture

One easy and very trendy way to create a keepsake book is to compile everything into a smash book.  So what is a SMASH book? It is a quick place to literally “smash” photos, memorabilia, journal notes, and other keepsakes into one place for a collage of memories.

So instead of buying a pre-made smash book I wanted to upcycle and make a smash book as well as have a more personalized book than something I could find at the store because I figured if I’m going to all the trouble to hand make this project then perhaps having a “green” way of making the base of the book would be a great way to make it even more personal

Below is an example of how to make a smash book from an old ring binder.

Though you may be ready for the winter chill that December brings but are you ready for the germs that comes with it? Flu season is here and the workplace is a host of bacteria and germs that can contribute to illness if you don’t take proper precaution. This infographic from Learnstuff.com puts office germs into perspective and how you can avoid getting sick or getting others sick.

When most people think of Christmas trees, they envision a traditional decorated pine or fur tree. Over the years, tree trimming has shifted from sentimental ornaments, tinsel and candy canes to plastic bottles, shopping carts and cell phones. Here are a few of the most unique Christmas trees that we found.

Fort Worth, Texas, December 11, 2012 — Samsill, the largest independently owned manufacturer of stock and custom 3-ring binders, is excited to release a video full of holiday cheer and unique Christmas inspiration. Showcasing many different size and capacity 3-ring binders; a tree of a different kind came to life at the corporate offices of Samsill. The Samsill staff created the seven foot tall Christmas tree with over 600 stock and custom imprinted binders and adorned it with ornaments and lights.

These days most of us are aware of the effect we have on the environment in our day-to-day lives. So we recycle household waste, source local and seasonal vegetables, and buy eco-friendly office supplies wherever possible. One thing that it’s easy to forget about, though, is our daily commute to work. How many of us are guilty of taking the car when we only have a short distance to travel? If you’re feeling sheepish about your not-so-green commuting habits, check out our eight top tips to make sure you give some love back to the environment:

 

In honor of our new iPad Business Accessories, we are excited to announce this week’s giveaway. The iPad Zipper Padholder with Smart Magnetic Flap is a new product that will be launching in 2013. It features a quick access front pocket with smart magnetic closure designed for iPad and other 10.1″ tablets. The padded covers look and feel like fine nappa leather. Inside features an expandable document pocket, zippered security compartment, business card holder, pen loop and letter-size writing pad. The wraparound zipper provides security for important documents. Device compatibility is 9.5″ x 7.35″ x .4″. Win it before you can buy it! Like our Facebook page to be entered to win. The winner will be randomly drawn on 12-7.

Altego’s newly released Channel Stitched Ruby series and Coated Canvas Cyan series laptop cases lend themselves to a variety of users from mobile workers, daily commuters, medical professionals to  on-the-go parents.

So we asked a few users What’s in Your Bag?  Here are some of the pictures we got.

DAILY COMMUTER:
“I’m a female and yes I prefer to carry a laptop backpack, it allows my hands to be free and the weight of the bag to be centered which is necessary since my laptop is a 17” – 7lbs all on its own. Since I live an hour+ from work I commute with all I could need in a day.  Of course my laptop and power cord are a given but I also carry a USB mouse just in case the traffic is too heavy I can stop and work mid commute and wait out that nasty traffic.  My Kindle and ear buds are a personal entertainment must.  I always have a water and a snack.  It is so nice to be able to carry all this without even coming close to maxing out this backpack.”


 

MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL:
“I work in the ER which tends to have non-traditional hours, it is nice to use a bag that has a place for everything I need on a daily bases so when I am running out the door in the middle of the night to start a shift I have everything easily accessible in this messenger bag.”

 



ON-THE-GO PARENT:
“As many parents would know, you can never leave the house without extras of EVERYTHING. Luckily I found a bag that not only carries what I need throughout the day but it’s not as bulky as a diaper bag. I am able to fit all the essentials for myself as well as my 9 month old without the bag getting to hard to handle. I prefer the Coated Canvas messenger bag because my things are easily accessible and the bag is water resistant. There are enough pockets to keep everything separated and organized and there’s room to spare.”

 

MARKETING PROFESSIONAL/WORK OUT NUT:
“The Altego Channel Stitched Backpack is the perfect bag for me, a marketing professional slash workout nut.  Not only does it have a killer design with plush flannel plaid lining but it’s also the perfect size.  The slim design is great for both hauling it back and forth from home to work or while on road when I need to stuff it under the seat or in the overhead bin.  Even with the smaller footprint it has plenty of room for all my electronics, chargers, reading materials, snacks and drinks to refuel before or after a workout, a few office supplies and even has enough room for my hoodie.  Two thumbs up!”

 

YOUNG FEMALE PROFESSIONAL:
“As a young female professional I was looking for something stylish (love the Cyan color and quilting accents) and just big enough to fit the essentials.  This bag has plenty of room for my can’t-live -without Apple trifecta (MacBook, iPad and iPhone) and a few files that go back and forth to work.  It’s important to have a bag roomy enough to carry everything I need but small enough that it doesn’t weigh me down as I juggle it along with my purse on the long walk from the parking lot to my desk.”

 

Do you have an Altego bag?  Well we want to know what’s in your bag!  Join us on Facebook and upload your pictures.

 

 

They say paperwork, receipts, bills, and ledgers have a way of breeding and overwhelming a workspace if left to their own devices. Anyone who has ever had an extremely busy month and no time left to organize their things can certainly attest to this phenomenon.

In order to control looming deadlines, the flow of your in- and outbox, and not to misplace important documents and paperwork, consider these five practical tips to effectively organize your workspace.

In the market for a new laptop bag? Some people might find that buying a laptop bag is a simple task. But be wary of your quick decisions, you might wind up spending more time and money returning a previous impulse purchase. Consider these 10 things when you’re looking to purchase a laptop bag:

America Recycles Day is a nationally recognized day dedicated to promoting and celebrating recycling in the United States. Take a look at this infographic on recycling for some interesting facts from Reuse This Bag.

Of course it isn’t always possible to buy everything you need locally. But you can make a difference by becoming aware of the items that you could buy locally. 10 Reasons to buy Made in America gives you some reasons why buying products made in the United States is important and buying locally has similar reasons. Buying locally focuses on your community and it’s economy.

1. Supports a thriving unique community. So many big box retailers occupy most communities. Having small businesses maintains your town’s diversity.

It’s about that time to start planning for holidays. Gifts, food and parties can get mixed up or even forgotten. So have you ever wondered what the secret to a stress free holiday is? A Holiday Planner! Having a Holiday Planner can turn your hectic holiday into a cool and composed celebration.

Make a fitness planner

Holiday season is just around the corner and we all know what that means…holiday food! Between the mounds of creamy appetizers and sweet treats at holiday parties, it can be difficult sticking to your precisely planned diet and workout regimen. Luckily, we have just the solution to avoid holiday weight gain… a DIY fitness planner

diy greeting card organizer binder

Of course everyone loves getting greeting cards. They have creative messages and remind us that others care. But what happens to the cards when a holiday or birthday is over and you have to put them up? Most cards either get a) put in a junk drawer to never be seen again or b) stuffed in a shoebox among dozens of other cards. What better way to appreciate other’s sentiments than putting them all in one place to enjoy every once in awhile. With a few simple supplies, you can create a greeting card organizer to store and protect all of you Christmas cards, birthday cards and other special occasion cards.

Choosing the best office Halloween costume can be somewhat tricky. You will need to decide if you are doing a group costume or individual costume. Some employers encourage group costumes because they allow employees to work together while individual costumes give workers more variety and opportunity to be as creative as they want. Either way, dressing up or decorating for Halloween at the office is a great way to boost employee morale and teamwork. Plus…it can be fun!

Below are the best office Halloween costume ideas we have heard of.

Perhaps it was for an office presentation. Perhaps it was for a field research. Or perhaps it was for old thesis notes. Whichever way, paperwork eventually yields an inordinate amount of plastic folders, clear books, and archive folders that could clutter homes and workings spaces. While it is always a good idea to reuse them, some products will be crumpled and damaged over time and can no longer be used for presentations.

While we could easily throw them in the garbage can for easy disposal, thinking of ways to recycle them will not only be beneficial to the environment but will also allow us to explore creativity through these projects.

 

  1. 3-Ring Binders are suitable for holding large amounts of paper and is popular in schools and offices alike. Being made of at least several materials like paper and metal makes the 3-Ring binder more complicated to wrap up for recycling. This very nature, however, allows us variety a variety of materials for creative recycling sessions.
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You may think twice about buying foreign products after reading the top 10 reasons why you should buy American made products.

1. Creates Jobs

Each manufacturing job creates approximately 5 additional jobs such as positions in accounting, technical support, sales, and marketing.

2. Helps keep the American Economy Growing

Profit earned from orders shipped abroad are rarely advantageous to our economy. Buying American-made products recycles our dollars back into our economy.

We would like to extend a special thank you to Renae Chiovaro from How to Have it All for contributing this great article on How to Make a Coupon Organizer.

How to Make a Coupon Organizer

The first step in making a coupon organizer binder is to find a high quality binder. A heavy duty binder with self locking rings like the Samsill DXL Binder will do the trick. The size of the binder is dependent on how many coupons you have collected. If you are new to couponing, start with a 1” binder.

1" binders as coupon bindersLicking rings on coupon binder

Tired of always feeling drowsy at work with consistent aches and pains? Maybe you should take a look at adjusting your workspace. Ergonomics is actually the science of conforming an office area to the comfort of an employee for maximum productivity. Different products have been modified to increase physical energy and productivity while decreasing the potential for injury.

 

1. Keyboard

You need to keep two things in mind when  looking for an ergonomic keyboard. Does it have integrated palm supports and a completely split keyboard? These two features almost always support a relaxed neck and shoulders. The Kinesis Freestyle VIP has both of these.

What do you support and why do you support it?

Breast Cancer remains one of the most common types of cancer among women according to the Center for Disease Control.  In 2012, 226,870 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in the US.  That is why sharing your support for a cause such as Breast Cancer Awareness is a step toward healing and a cure.

In 2011 there were more than 2.6 million breast cancer survivors in the US.  By raising awareness and supporting the research efforts to develop early detection and treatment, we can all make a difference in this fight. “Early detection in order to improve breast cancer outcome and survival remains the cornerstone of breast cancer control” says the World Health Organization.

On average for a full time working adult 1/3 of our lives is spent in the office; so why not support a good cause there? Using “pink ribbon” products in the office raises awareness and financially supports the cause has been made easy. The office supply industry has long supported Breast Cancer Awareness through proceeds earned by the sale of “pink ribbon” products.

Anytime you buy an electronic device, appliance, expensive bag or pretty much anything these days an owner’s manual, assembly instructions, warranty information come with it. We will call them “manuals” just to shorten the list. If you are like most folks you get totally overwhelmed with storing these manuals and end up throwing them in the back of a drawer or on a desk to file later. When the day comes that you need to find one you dread fishing through all of those not-so-neatly-stored manuals just hoping to actually find it.

Last week we posted lots of great ideas for things to do with ring binders so this week we thought we would take a look a little deeper into one of these projects to see how it turned out. One of our employees here at Samsill decided to create a home management binder using our 3-ring binders and sheet protectors and here is her project.

We’ve all been there. You walk into a store, find the binder section, and are completely overwhelmed by the selection. How do you choose the perfect one? This infographic gives a few helpful tips on picking the right three-ring binder for your needs.

Ring binders can be great everyday organizing tools. There are many more uses for ring binders than just organizing school papers and storing presentations. Here is a list of a few uncommon uses for 3-ring binders:

Household management-this can contain as much or as little information as you desire. Some tab ideas could include school info, emergency contact info, babysitting notes, business card holder, auto maintenance and important dates.

Organize your finances-keep track of monthly bills, receipts, debt repayment, and budgets. Organizing everything throughout the year will make tax season less hectic.

It’s Back-to-School time and while most kids are excited to go back and see their friends not all are as enthusiastic.

Here is one idea that might make gathering school supplies a little more fun.

Create cute school binders by customizing regular, everyday ring binders.

We took a Samsill Raw binder and simply added a little flair for a fun and unique piece your kids will enjoy taking to school.

cute school binders from scratch

Artistic version of American flag constructed of ring binders made in the USA

July 27, 2012 – Fort Worth, TX – Samsill Corporation, one of the world’s largest independently owned manufacturers of ring binders, sheet protectors, business accessories and laptop cases; today unveiled a very special flag in honor of the 2012 Olympics and Team USA.  The flag, measuring 22 feet by 12 feet, was created using 526 red, white and blue three-ring binders that were made at the Samsill headquarters in Fort Worth, Texas.

Samsill is especially excited about the Olympic Games and creation of the flag based on its long heritage of manufacturing product here in the US.  For the past 59 years Samsill has produced a wide variety of quality goods, employed thousands of American workers and is committed to continuing that tradition for many years to come.

“We’re thrilled to honor our great country and Team USA with this American flag,” said Director of Marketing Drew Bowers.  “We all have a little extra pride every two years during the Olympic Games and our employees did a great job showing it with this project.”

We are excited to release a video showcasing our large selection of vinyl colors and wide variety of custom capabilities.  In an effort to prove that inspiration and fun can come from anywhere, the marketing department here at Samsill created a color inspired stop motion video with over 400 custom binders created for colleges and businesses around the country.

“People rarely succeed unless they have fun in what they do.”  Dale Carnegie

Custom Binders Color Spiral Video from Samsill on Vimeo.

Let’s face it. Cubicles stink. No one wants to sit down for 9 hours in a makeshift cloth box doing TPS reports. Below are 12 items plus a bonus item to keep you and your neighbors entertained at work.

1. Airzooka Air Gun – $13

2. Executive Elite Marshmallow Blaster – $55

We are no stranger to cardboardat Samsill.  We make the RAW binder which is highly durabletype of chipboard/cardboard. All of our binders had some form of chipboard between the sheets of Polypropylene. We know our way around cardboard, but Chris Gilmour brings cardboard to an entirely different level.

Via Chris Gilmour via TwistedSiftler 

This is dedicated to all our university friends gearing up for finals week.

Peter Root is a patient man. This is one of the cooler things we have ever seen done with simple supplies found in an office.

Here is what he had to say: (Source)

Ephemicropolis 2010

100,000 Staples
Approx floor area 600x300cm

Stacks of staples were broken into varying sizes from full stacks about 12cm high down to single staples. These stacks were then stood up and arranged over a period of 40 hours.

Click here to see feature in March 2012 issue of National Geographic Magazine.

What is Administrative Professionals’ Day?

Administrative Professionals’ Day (also known as Secretaries Day or Admin Day) is a holiday in several countries. Recognize the work of secretaries, administrative assistants, receptionists, and other administrative support professionals. In North America, it is celebrated on the Wednesday of the last full week of April (Today)

The ultimate question: Paper or Plastic?  Find out which is ultimatly better in this Saturday’s [INFOGRAPHIC]

Rebloged from this Gizmodo post

Yeah, you can those blue Bic pens in bulk if you want—a boatload costs about as much as your morning coffee. And all pens are pretty much the same, right? Of course not. Cheapo pens are much more likely to leave ink smeared across your nose, bleeding through your pants pocket, or glopping up your page.

But even cheap pens were state-of-the-art at one time. Let’s take a look at how writing with ink has evolved over the centuries.

Huge News from Samsill this morning. We are officially announcing our Raw Ring Binder Series.  This is a fully biodegradable & recyclable series from Samsill.  It is also the first Raw Binder on the market that can be fully customized and printed on.

An excellent poem by Mike V. about three ring binders

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE Press Release IN FULL!

Office life can be a tough life to live for some of us. We do everything we can to have our “little escapes” during the day. For some of us that is playing on the computer, others it is taking a walk, some like to chat with co-workers… I like to find and play with cool office tech items. Or cut up binders into mustaches. Whatever takes my mind of things.

Here are 19 gadgets that will help to turn that day job prison into a techy heaven!

Newton’s USB Cradle

 

19 Really Cool Gadgets for Your Office or Cubicle

A new take on an old office classic, the USB Newton’s Cradle from Boynq gracefully suspends 4 USB cables aloft like the classic Newton’s cradle, affording you great functionality in a slick form factor.

 

This post originally appeared at Sew Mama Sew.  It is quoted from this post

There are a million things to do with binders. This is a tutorial from Sew Mama Sew on how to make your own binder pouch to go in a Samsill binder.  This is good to holdpens and pencils or anything else you can imagine.

Anna from Noodlehead did a pattern review for us earlier in the year (here’s her introduction). We are so excited to have her back here today, sharing her Binder Pouch Tutorial for our month of Back to School fun! Anna has lots of great tutorials on her blog so be sure to visit and enjoy (we love theBicycle Bucket!).

From Anna: I had this project saved on my to-do list for a looong time… I’m so glad Sew,Mama,Sew!is doing a Back to School month! I love this project because of course I love zippers, but I think this will be a great project to send to school with your kiddos. You can even make it super-personalized by having your kids pick out the fabrics, or adding an initial, or you could even embroider a favorite animal– Go crazy! Extra bonus: when you make it yourself you know it’ll hold up to a lot of wear and tear.

Samsill Binder Pouch Tutorial

Materials:

Samsill Binder Pouch Tutorial

This is a video tutorial on how to insert a spine insert into our DXL/Contour Binder.  Sometimes it can be tricky trying to get spine inserts into binders, especially ones with curved spines like our DXL Binder. We hope this video helps you cure those woes.

 

 

Cheers,

Samsill Marketing

One of our goals with this blog is to reach the world and let them know how cool office products & binders can be.  There are millions of things people can do with a simple binderor some everyday things in the office.  In the future we will be making more how-to videos to show some of these neat things.  For the time-being check out some of the how-to’s over at our Pinterest site as well as this “How-To make a Recipe Binder”

Now it is time to learn, from a young kid, how to make a catapult out of office supplies!

Cheers,

Samsill Marketing

As you all know we make binders, pad holders, business accessories, and other organization supplies for the office.  Those are all AWESOME products but there are other things that we use in the office that are pretty cool as well.  The Stapler is one of those products. We deal with a lot of paper, 1200+ pages worth in the TitanBinder, naturally we have to staple a lot of that paper. Staplers can be our best friend, or worst enemy depending on the day.  Here is a ode to the stapler.

Samsill produces the most innovative products in the industry. Our Antimicrobial binder was the first of its kind and still is the best of its kind. Our Clean Touch Antimicrobial binder uses the All natural silver-based antimicrobial additive by Agion. It prevents the growth of bateria, mold and mildew of the binder’s surface promoting cleaner offices, schools, and hospitals.

Agion is a partner of ours and last year a few companies rolled out base layers that incorporate the antimicrobial technology from Agion. Our friends over at gear.com had the write up.

I’ve had a number of base layers in my day — most of which haven’t survived, because of a few rips or sometimes just their general grunginess after a fair amount of usage. And there are more than a few of those that were tossed after having been loaned to a friend, whose B.O. unwittingly sped the item along its path towards the rubbish heap.

For those of us in this camp that is constantly searching for base layers that treat us right, a new material is in town: Agion Active. As eVent fabric opened the doors to a world beyond Gore-Tex in the outerwear category, perhaps Agion Active will do the same to move us beyond some of the age-old options we’ve lived with in base layers (Capilene, anyone?).

Agion Active is built to be anti-microbial to fight the stink of normal base layers. It’s secret sauce? A fabric finish technology that Agion claims is capable of making gear and materials that never smell. Agion says thecornerstone of this technology is silver, which doesn’t surprise me — for years silver has been considered a home remedy for killing microbes. That’s where the term “silver spoon” comes from — some claim that during the terrible infections and plagues that spread throughout Europe years ago, the wealthy would give their children a spoon made of sterling silver to suck on and it would help kill any germs they might incidentally ingest. As a result, to this day many individuals looking for natural alternatives to antibiotics, etc, will take a bit of colloidal silver (sometimes to unusual effect).

So it makes sense that this same approach could be used to kill smelly microbes in materials, namely base layers in this case.

Having used the shirt in a number of quite sweaty situations such as skinning into the backcountry in mid-winter or skiing hard all day at Snowbird in mid-June (yes, the lifts are still open!), I can say that this shirt is not nearly as stinky as most of my other base layers. I’m pretty stunned, in fact. I even loaned the shirt to a few friends who tried their best to stink it up — and the shirt has not come close to reaching the stink level of other materials.

At first impression, I would say that Agion Active has some good potential. What’s more, it’s a finish that can easily be applied at the end of the manufacturing process — meaning that it could possibly be used to promising effect for products other than outdoor gear, such as carpets and pet products. Seems like Agion may have taken some old medicine and put it to creative new use.

Antimicrobial Binder uses Agion Silver Technology

Clean Touch Antimicrobial Binder from Samsill

The ring binder was first patented in 1854 and since then they have been used for many things. The binder is the most efficient way to organize all kinds of materials. Since binders come in different sizes, colors, materials, and capacities, they are a universal tool for any type of organizational need. Binders also allow the user to become creative in what a binder is used for. Possibilities are endless when it comes to the many uses of binders.

Samsill has one of the widest, if not the widest, array of binder selection in the industry. There are WAY more than 8 uses for them but here are 8 that others have found useful.

Here are 8 uses for ring binders:

1. Sales pricing books
2. Owner’s manuals or employee handbooks can be easily organized into a binder
3. Organize school materials, homework, etc.
4. Organizing collections: Whether you collect stamps, baseball cards, or other memorabilia, plastic sheets and inserts are a great place to put collections and can be easily placed into a binder
5. Binders can make great scrapbooks or photo albums
6. Easel binders allow for making presentations easy
7. If you have a bunch of recipes lying around, a binder can be used to make a cookbook
8. A binder was originally created to hold loose leaf paper, which is a great place to write a journal, a book, or track goals

These are just a few examples of how binders can be used, but there are many more uses out there. Binders make organization easy and convenient, especially with binder accessories such as tabs and page protectors.

8 Uses for Binders - Samsill

The Binders For Life series from Samsill are great binders to use for any of the 8 uses for binders.

This was the coolest thing we saw done with office supplies over the weekend. Have a look at these sculptures. Stunning.

via My Modern Met


Jennifer Maestre takes your average pencil and creates such a strong personal conflict—to touch or not to touch! The viewer is drawn in by the intricate detail and surprising choice of material, but at the same time, there is a desire to retreat from the sharp points. Maestre said, “There is true fragility to the sometimes brutal aspect of the sculptures, vulnerability that is belied by the fearsome texture.”

Being an office products company like us, we focus a lot of energy on how do our products make other office workers happy.  While our cool and innovative products can help, the most important thing is company culture. Read the post below from DailyInfographic.

Call it a “case of the Mondays,” but surveys and studies show Americans’ happiness in the workplace decreasing each year. It is no coincidence that as job security ebbs happiness dissipates with it. But there are other factors to employee happiness at work, and the infographic below takes a stab at why you should care.

Samsill makes Binders, Ring Binders, View Binders, and a TON of Custom Binders. If we made white boards we would DEFINITELY hire this dude!  I want to know how he draws such awesome artwork on a whiteboard without smearing it with his hand… Crazy good office supply art!

 

[Read the full article]

 

Add a colorful dash of blocky fun to your desk with this organizer. It comes complete with LEGO crayons, pencils and erasers.

 

 

Cost: $28.29

 

Why your business must go social? Thanks to social media, massive online exposure is up for grabs for all businesses.

March Contest Winner Announced!

Hi Samsill fans!  We are happy to announce our March Facebook “Like” Contest winner.  For those of you who don’t know we are doing a monthly contest on our Samsill Facebook account. We are giving away one $50 cash gift card to one of our lucky fans.  The prize winners are randomly drawn at the end of each month.

CONGRATULATIONS:  Laurie Norman Neidigh!!

 

Instructions on redeeming your gift card:

Send an email to marketing@samsill.comincluding the following

Name

Address (including country, city, state, zip code)

[One week to redeem the prize.  Must have email in by 5pm CST March. 12th, 2011]

Hi Altego fans!  We are happy to announce another Altego Laptop Sleeve Giveaway winner.  For those of you who don’t know we are doing a weekly contest on our Altego Facebook account. We are giving away one Altego Laptop Sleeve to one of our lucky fans each week.  The prize winners are randomly drawn from our Altego Brand Facebook fans.

French landscape astrophotographer and astronomy journalist Laurent Laveder created a fun series of ‘moon’ images with a twist. Using a few simple props and the human form he’s transformed the moon into all manner of objects. He’s also pulled together a small book – Moon Games – featuring some of the images and some poetry (it’s in French).

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The three ring binder serves as an integral component to any office, home, or educational facility. It keeps papers organized and neat, and presents them in a professional manner. The invention of the three ring binder led to other inventions and innovations related to office implements.

We like office supplies around here at Samsill.  Tape is DEFINITLY an office product, and this is by far the COOLEST thing we’ve ever seen done with it!

Via Design Taxi

Dutch street artist Max Zorn has revolutionized the way we usually use duct tape by creating portraits out of them.

Using layers of translucent duct tapes, Zorn creates stunning portraits of pop culture figures like the Beatles and also classic artworks such as Vermeer’s ‘Girl with a Pearl Earring’.

Zorn’s fascinating works have appeared on buildings, windows as well as street lamps all over Europe.

Three-ring binders can help keep important papers organized. The ease in opening the rings adds to the convenience of separating papers into groups and using tabs to label sections. Three-ring binders are available in different ring shapes and sizes. Each ring shape has a different mechanism and is fitted into the three-ring binder differently. Knowing the difference in the types of three-ring binders will aid you in picking the right binder to meet your needs.

 

A good friend of mine, Mark from Marketing, is a car enthusist as well as a skier from Monaco.  He put a ski box on top of his Lambo but didn’t like the speed limit that put on his car. So he created a DIY aerodynamic kit for his Lambo out of binders.  Just another way to reuse old binders!!

From his blog:

I know you are not supposed to put a ski box on a Lambo and I do know that you are an absolute idiot if decide to build an aerodynamic improvement on the car with a some card board and duct tape. I guess that makes me a super idiot! Haha

As Janni will be waiting for me in Monaco tomorrow I decided that I am going to get there as fast as I can after the race. So I decided to design an aero modification that I think will help the drag, creating better fuel economy and most importantly taking away our high speed limit… ;-)

Stay tuned tomorrow to see how our modification worked, I must say that with our only option of some card board and duct tape we did a pretty good job! 250km/h+ here we come? ;-)

Hi Altego fans!  We are happy to announce another Altego Laptop Sleeve Giveaway winner.  For those of you who don’t know we are doing a weekly contest on our Altego Facebook account. We are giving away one Altego Laptop Sleeve to one of our lucky fans each week.  The prize winners are randomly drawn from our Altego Brand Facebook fans.

CONGRATULATIONS:  Charlie Osteen

Instructions on redeeming your gift card:

  • Send an email to marketing@altegobrand.comincluding the following
    • Name
    • Address (including country, city, state, zip code)
    • What size & color you want
Clear Laptop Sleeve

Altego Laptop Sleeve

The 3-ring binder is something that can be seen in schools and offices around the world. This binder is helpful because it gives students and those in offices the ability to organize and store whatever papers and documents they may have. The 3-ring binder is useful because not only does it keep papers organized, but it also helps keep papers protected from dirt or grime.

 

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