<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Creative Virtue Customs ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Awards - Gifts- Swag]]></description><link>https://www.creativevirtuecrafts.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 08:18:40 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.creativevirtuecustoms.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[What are the best stock show promo or swag items? ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Best Stock Show Swag &#38; Promotional Items for Exhibitors, Sponsors, and Livestock Families Why Are More Shows Are Choosing Functional, Memorable Swag Items? If you’ve ever helped organize a livestock show, county fair, jackpot, rodeo, or agriculture event, you already know one thing: People LOVE good swag. But not all promotional items are created equal. The best stock show swag items are the ones exhibitors and families actually use long after fair week is over. They create excitement,...]]></description><link>https://www.creativevirtuecustoms.com/post/what-are-the-best-stock-show-promo-or-swag-items</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1b53150d3cce725ea809da</guid><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 21:42:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ed5a03_448915ec281d4c74a20de064c84b7744~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lisa Strong</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Makes a Good Livestock Show Award? (And What People Regret Ordering)]]></title><description><![CDATA[What Makes a Good Livestock Show Award? (And What People Regret Ordering) Have you ever seen a box of old trophies sitting in the corner after a show? Maybe they were handed out with excitement that day… but a year later, they’re collecting dust, tucked away in a closet, or honestly—forgotten altogether. If you’ve ever been on the ordering side of awards, you know the pressure. You want to choose something meaningful. Something exhibitors will actually appreciate. Something that reflects the...]]></description><link>https://www.creativevirtuecustoms.com/post/what-makes-a-good-livestock-show-award-and-what-people-regret-ordering</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f8b635993f3e5ebcb0397e</guid><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 15:54:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ed5a03_b1f5527766294c39ae55547019462d59~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lisa Strong</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What awards do kids actually keep after 4-H &#38; FFA?]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you're a young show family, you may be surprised to learn that the ribbons usually end up in a keepsake box in the attic or tucked under a bed by the time showmen reach college age—unless, of course, your family has a dedicated trophy room where they may stay on display a little longer. Those ribbons meant everything in the moment. And they should. They represent early mornings, hard work, wins, losses, and lessons that shape young exhibitors. But over time… most of them get stored away....]]></description><link>https://www.creativevirtuecustoms.com/post/what-awards-do-kids-actually-keep-after-4-h-ffa</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f6733390b4365cb863ca02</guid><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 22:21:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ed5a03_34e28c69676d46e192b71a1dc526aabc~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lisa Strong</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artwork, Mock-Ups &#38; Revisions:           How Our Process Works]]></title><description><![CDATA[At Creative Virtue Customs , we want the ordering process to feel smooth, clear, and stress-free. One of the most common questions we receive is about mock-ups and artwork revisions. To help you plan confidently, here’s how our process works. Do You Automatically Send Mock-Ups? In most cases, no — and here’s why. The awards shown on our website accurately represent what you will receive. The overall layout, structure, and style will remain consistent, with adjustments made for: Wording Names...]]></description><link>https://www.creativevirtuecustoms.com/post/artwork-mock-ups-revisions-how-our-process-works</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69926fc56afbe985b7a1762e</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 01:19:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ed5a03_1656984fb3154924964bf4d79c9d0d1e~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lisa Strong</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Planning Show Awards? Read This Before You Order]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ordering awards for your livestock show should feel organized and rewarding — not rushed or overwhelming. Because most events are annual, you actually have a built-in advantage: predictability. Yet even with the best intentions, committees can find themselves scrambling at the last minute. At Creative Virtue Customs , we work with show organizers across the country, and we’ve found that smooth award ordering comes down to a few key principles. Below is a deeper look at what helps the process...]]></description><link>https://www.creativevirtuecustoms.com/post/planning-show-awards-read-this-before-you-order</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6990a2216e13a8e14f7f7e07</guid><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 16:42:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ed5a03_6e5745d59e6a4c0696ea5f4610fa5e36~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lisa Strong</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Choosing the perfect awards for your stock show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Choosing the Perfect Awards for Stock Show Participants Awarding participants at stock shows is a cherished tradition that celebrates...]]></description><link>https://www.creativevirtuecustoms.com/post/choosing-the-perfect-awards-for-your-stock-show</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68dc1bdef9153517fdb80377</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2025 18:12:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ed5a03_394c22eeba01440ab286b59bbcbff8b0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lisa Strong</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Moment of Gratitude]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ocassionally, I decide it is time for a blog post, and frankly, I need to do it more often. Today is one of the days that I thought...]]></description><link>https://www.creativevirtuecustoms.com/post/a-moment-of-gratitude-livestock-awards</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68b99f758c49b59a1968e674</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2025 14:23:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ed5a03_2ebfda9ff3024070a83326c841404680~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lisa Strong</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Turn Around Time Questions Answered]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are often asked about our turn around time for stockshow awards, so I decided to make a short video to answer that "not so simple question" in under three minutes. We hope you will take the time to watch, and please reach out if you have any questions at all! Please be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. We are also have a limited amount of information on Pinterest!]]></description><link>https://www.creativevirtuecustoms.com/post/turn-around-time-questions-answered</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6732c1e931756b3948d9216a</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 Nov 2024 15:00:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ed5a03_2017dc48b684437b8b3b2b492cd08e47~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lisa Strong</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Using the Imagination for Appreciation Gifts  &#38; Awards ]]></title><description><![CDATA[At Creative Virtue, we let you use your imagination, and we will recreate any of our gifts or awards into a design that suits your purpose, ]]></description><link>https://www.creativevirtuecustoms.com/post/using-the-imagination-gifts-awards</link><guid isPermaLink="false">651b264f105c1684f8d281bf</guid><category><![CDATA[The Livestock Community]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 02 Oct 2023 21:05:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ed5a03_a74b6ec84d744f9794422be82ebba283~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lisa Strong</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Stock Show Awards?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our stock show life started only 11 years ago when my two youngest children (now 18 &#38; 19) were old enough to join the local 4-H Club....]]></description><link>https://www.creativevirtuecustoms.com/post/why-stock-show-awards</link><guid isPermaLink="false">600c6c5671276b0017e2138a</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Jan 2021 19:03:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ed5a03_ff82556b92014e61b925e6b62ce17584~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_528,h_960,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lisa Strong</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What do you really want for Valentine's Day? ]]></title><description><![CDATA[So, as I've been creating and making Valentine's Day Decor, Gifts, etc... it made me wonder what do people REALLY want for Valentine's...]]></description><link>https://www.creativevirtuecustoms.com/post/what-do-you-really-want-for-valentine-s-day</link><guid isPermaLink="false">60036a44a0f967009bec8b86</guid><category><![CDATA[Seasonal Gift Giving]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 16 Jan 2021 23:20:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b663f122475849a39935802b3aaa3489.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lisa Strong</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Most Wonderful Time Of Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's November 29! The Most Wonderful Time Of Year is underway! I absolutely LOVE Christmas! How about you?  I mean, what is not to love?...]]></description><link>https://www.creativevirtuecustoms.com/post/the-most-wonderful-time-of-year</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5fc4561b43f896001771c04a</guid><category><![CDATA[ABOUT CVC & ME]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2020 02:42:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ed5a03_e774d38b51944f9593332fedc19423f7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lisa Strong</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's in the company name? Creative Virtue Crafts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some people may just pick a name out of the air -related to the street their business is on, the city they live in, their favorite show,...]]></description><link>https://www.creativevirtuecustoms.com/post/what-s-in-the-company-name-creative-virtue-crafts</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5dbf51eed3e93e0018abb30b</guid><category><![CDATA[ABOUT CVC & ME]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 03 Nov 2019 22:38:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ed5a03_22f588265b014fa7beb970d728c6eeef~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_200,h_200,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lisa Strong</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From where I began to where to begin]]></title><description><![CDATA[I started this little adventure almost exactly a year ago. Originally, I was thinking handmade greeting cards, but then I began painting...]]></description><link>https://www.creativevirtuecustoms.com/post/manage-your-blog-from-your-live-site</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5db8d1698701d30017a3e7aa</guid><category><![CDATA[ABOUT CVC & ME]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 29 Oct 2019 23:55:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ed5a03_43026e82c64546edaca4b2d9728f9901~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_960,h_904,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lisa Strong</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>