Notice to new members intending to register - from January 9th 2012

**Rachel** · #1 09-17-2010, 11:13 AM

Hi guys,
We are having a big revamp of our merchandise and amongst other things we are planning to expand the range that we offer.

I am opening up this thread so that people can request/suggest particular items, slogans or products.

We can look at any ideas and see if any of them are feasible/practical.

So, let rip with any ideas you may have. We'll consider anything that promotes PTO or puts a smile on our faces.

Looking forward to seeing what you all come up with.....

Rachel

MissVal1920 · #2 09-17-2010, 12:29 PM

I would love to see more plus size gear and more tech related products (CD-ROM, mousepads). If you are still using CafePress, maybe you can create a PTO anthology of stories, posts, poetry, testimonials from members (with everyone's approval, of course). I did that with my cafe press store and its been a big hit. Also a 2011 calendar. I really like the 2009 logo but it definitely needs to be a bit bigger on the merchandise and maybe add an image??

PaulHaines420 · #3 05-27-2013, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by MissVal1920

I would love to see more plus size gear and more tech related products (CD-ROM, mousepads). If you are still using CafePress, maybe you can create a PTO anthology of stories, posts, poetry, testimonials from members (with everyone's approval, of course). I did that with my cafe press store and its been a big hit. Also a 2011 calendar. I really like the 2009 logo but it definitely needs to be a bit bigger on the merchandise and maybe add an image??

Along these lines, i'd like to see a PC wrap. That would be really cool!

johnsgirl81 · #4 09-17-2010, 02:17 PM

I love the anthology idea. I think it would bring even more attention to the site for those who are seeking a shoulder and answers. I think that should definitely be part of the merchandise.

**patchouli** · #5 09-17-2010, 02:55 PM

How about some pencils/pens with the web addy on them?? I still like the idea of window clings so I wouldn't have to put bumper stickers on the car. Or magnets shaped like a heart with the PTO logo and web addy...I'd put them on my car too!

EDIT: I once ordered mood pencils that had my employers name & web addy on them. They were awesome AND very popular

scd123 · #6 09-18-2010, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Karyne

Yep, yep, besides, putting window stickers on the OUTSIDE of a window in any location that has a snowy season will get scraped off upon snow removal.

Yep! And they're more easy for people to steal.

**patchouli** · #7 09-21-2010, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Karyne

"Mood pencils"? As in "Mood rings"? They change colour?
That would be awesome!

Yes'm...not multi-colored, but wherever your hand/finger touched the pencil, the color would get darker, then fade back when you set it down. They were pretty neat! And they had the company name/web addy printed on them.

**sidewalker** · #8 09-18-2010, 07:07 AM

ohhhhhhhhhh I love the calender/quilt idea. I think thats neat.
Or even a collection of some of the pto designs for each month.

I could def use a pen with pto logo on it.
another thought might be submissions of prison art on our envelopes (minus the name/addy) would be an idea for a calender. Or even the submissions for artwork for pto's logo that we had I think last yr. There were several that were really good.

**patchouli** · #9 09-19-2010, 05:34 AM

They (window clings) can be made to go on the inside of the window

I love the calendar idea too

**Rachel** · #10 09-20-2010, 05:14 AM

Ok, I have taken this on board.
All the suggestions.

I love the idea of an anthology of our stories and poems etc.
I will get a team together to look into this.

Please bear with me whilst we hatch this little project and watch this space for more groovy stuff.

Rachel xx

Tina · #11 09-20-2010, 06:56 PM

I would like to see more plus size clothing also and I love the calandar idea. I would purchase one. Magnets are a good idea too. Dang I better watch out I'll end up spending way too much money LOL

**sidewalker** · #12 09-21-2010, 07:52 AM

***Yep! And they're more easy for people to steal.

********

OMG I dont know why exactly, but this comment cracked me up!!
think about it. Stealing a PTO window cling???

Hey, I had a thought (stop the presses!!!!!!!!lol)
Do we have a *mascot* (besides Jonathan of course!)
but a teddy bear or something?
wondering if that would be a nice thing to have.
(Jonathan, Not saying your not a nice thing!lol)

Pretty Toes · #13 09-21-2010, 02:37 PM

I like the Teddy bear idea.. I need one to snuggle and I also like the envelope art work for the calenders.

**patchouli** · #14 09-21-2010, 02:39 PM

I believe there is already a little white teddy bear....

**sidewalker** · #15 09-21-2010, 07:14 PM

I THOUGHT i rememberd seeing one. I didnt have time to look this am.
I also like the idea of a larger one. Something to snuggle, snif sniff........can it smell like my hubby????
(kidding)

or what about maybe a body pillow CASE!?
(just thinking of shipping and storage costs)

**patchouli** · #16 09-23-2010, 05:54 PM

We purchased the mood pencils from Mid-American Specialties, Inc., 1-800-408-3377, out of Memphis, TN. This what they look like, including the colors they turn when held: http://www.midamericanspecialties.co...aspx?SKU=11058

We ordered over the phone and I don't see prices on the website.

PreciousLyrics · #17 09-23-2010, 06:01 PM

Keychains!! that would be great!

sweetdaisydream · #18 09-23-2010, 06:18 PM

cell phone jewerly with PTO on it

PTO night shirt/pj pants
PTO picture frame ... could also work with the mousepad and magnet ... pto around it and blank space for a picture in between
Neat wall hangings ... like the heart I have seen posted up but in wood or metal
countdown clock for people with PTO in it
I like the anthology, the calendars, ect ect

**Rachel** · #19 09-25-2010, 11:49 AM

Good Lord!
You lot are going to keep me very, very busy!!
LOL

sweetdaisydream · #20 09-25-2010, 11:47 PM

haha keeps you on your toes!

Fancy · #21 09-26-2010, 03:27 AM

I would love to have a slogan composed that takes the stigma out of loving/supporting an inmate.

Something like "There are over 2 million people incarcerated in America. For the ones left behind, there is PTO"

Just something to communicate that the inmates are people too, that they have families that love/miss/and forgive them. And it could be your family or neighbor next, so do not look down on us.

kanga16 · #22 09-26-2010, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by tennwife

I would love to have a slogan composed that takes the stigma out of loving/supporting an inmate.

Something like "There are over 2 million people incarcerated in America. For the ones left behind, there is PTO"

Just something to communicate that the inmates are people too, that they have families that love/miss/and forgive them. And it could be your family or neighbor next, so do not look down on us.

I like this slogan. It makes you stop and think hmmm.

**Rachel** · #23 09-26-2010, 05:36 AM

I'm liking it too......

**sidewalker** · #24 09-28-2010, 06:29 AM

ME TOOO!
i REALLY like it.

SpicaRigel · #25 09-29-2010, 07:31 AM

*GREAT IDEA*

Tenn!