Every few weeks we make magnets for the Backstage Artist Lounge.  Their very cool designs reflect their own unique style and the bands they tour with.

“The Backstage Artist Lounge business model creates value by taking brands on tour, creating content, attracting publicity, supporting artists, promoting festivals/tours, and producing the exclusive artist area backstage at major concerts where sponsors connect with talented bands for product sampling and relationship building opportunities.”

This week I chose one of their most recent designs, and just had to throw in an image of  Marcos, Guitarist from the band P.O.D. who is posing with one of our Magnets.  We are so proud and feeling a little bit rockstar, we are thinking studded belts for all!

Souvenir Magnets are bought all over the world.  As collectables, travel sized presents, memorabilia and sometimes just for their quirkiness or an impulse buy.  We love them and everyone we know has them.

This week we wanted to celebrate our city – New York – so we chose a Ground Zero memorial magnet.  It almost doesn’t seem possible that it’s been a decade since the attacks of September 11, 2001. But 10 years have passed, and the hero’s and families of those hero’s remain in our hearts.

“Even the smallest act of service, the simplest act of kindness, is a way to honor those we lost, a way to reclaim that spirit of unity that followed 9/11.” -President Barack Obama

What’s sweeter than being the Magnet of the Week?  Well, quite possible our Magnet of the week – Capital Confectioners’.   In Austin Texas, Capital Confectioners’ they hold an annual Sugar Art Show & Cake Competition! That’s right, a cake club!

Capital Confectioners’ have a growing 35,000 vendors from all over the world.  Each year is given a theme – 2012 is “Renaissance”!  Cakes can range from children’s cakes to masters and professionals; there are non themed categories too like, wedding , party and special occasion cakes.

The show offers cake art classes and celebrity spotting from (my favorite channel) the food network.  They also have a tasting competition and I can’t stop thinking – how on earth do I become a judge?

Visit: http://thattakesthecake.org/

Do you like fancy cakes too? First 5 people that leave a comment get a 10% off their next order!

Our Magnet of the week goes to DVD Gift Baskets!  They have been adding a business card magnets to each gift basket sold, to promote their business.   If you’re celebrating a B’day, holiday or need to schmooze a client, they have customizable baskets for any person.   Our top pick has to be the “Will Ferrell” Basket!

Entrepreneurs are fascinated with quotes.  The words from Poets, Authors, Leaders and Legends can say just the right thing to add some wind to your sails.  They spark us to creativity, build esteem, motivate and inspire us to write goals and dream big.  They can be the evidence that success is truly possible.

Here are our top 12 favorite quotes – it was just too hard to narrow down to 10.  So jot them down, memorize your favorite, scribble them on the walls, brand them on your palm, write them on post-its and decorate your office! Be inspired, believe in yourself, believe in your company, your employees and do whatever it takes to keep inspiration close at hand.

The longer you’re not taking action the more money you’re losing – Carrie Wilkerson

Entrepreneurship is living a few years of your life like most people won’t so you can spend the rest of your life like most people can’t – A student in Warren G. Tracy’s class

Be nice to geeks, you’ll probably end up working for one – Bill Gates

It’s easier to ask forgiveness than it is to get permission – Grace Hopper

The loudest one in the room is the weakest one in the room - American Gangster

Doing business without advertising is like winking at a girl in the dark, you know what you are doing but nobody else does – Ed Howe

Everyone has an invisible sign hanging from their neck saying, ‘make me feel important.’ Never forget this message when working with people – Mary Kay Ash

Whether you think you can or you can’t, you’re right - Henry Ford

Always treat your employees exactly as you want them to treat your best customers – Stephen R. Covey

I’ve missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times I’ve been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life and that is why I succeed­ – Michael Jordan, Basketball Legend and Entrepreneur

A business has to be involving, it has to be fun, and it has to exercise your creative instincts – Richard Branson, Entrepreneur

Those who try to do something and fail are infinitely better than those who try nothing and succeed -Lloyd Jones

Got a quote that moves you?

Comment below, we would LOVE to hear yours!

You might remember Andreas from earlier this year, when we first introduced him.

Well, he’s fallen in love, and has proposed to his long time girl, the beautiful Tara.  Their story might sound familiar to some; they grew up in the same ocean town, had the same friends, went to the same school – but never met.  Not until many years later, when a friend hosted a BBQ at the Jersey Shore and their love for seafood and all things beach got them talking.

Together for 2 years they spend their summers in Manasquan NJ, peeling shrimp for the many BBQ’s they either attend or host.   They often go to concerts, and we have heard Tara has been known to cut up a rug quite regularly.

For the last few months, our HQ was abuzz with Andreas’ pre-engagement.  We had all seen the ring many times and watched Andreas grow more and more excited (nervous, totally freaking out) every day.   Being a talented artist (and we like to think deep romantic), Andreas used his skill to make a memory book of their time together.   Lyrics, inside jokes and beautiful photographs were laid out, effortlessly, as only a graphic artist could – included in the book was a mix CD of their favorite songs.  Honestly, how could this girl say no?

So the day to pop the question arrives.  First a bird sends its luck right on Andreas’ head and then he steps in gum.  Unhinged, he trudges forward and when night sets in, he and Tara find themselves on the beach (surprised?).   On one knee, Andreas proposes – she says yes.

We couldn’t be happier for this amazing couple and we wish Tara all the best.

Congratulations to our Magnet of the week winner!  Unfortunately, he who designed this must remain nameless.  This is top secret Gable family business.  All we know, is that there are about 52 of them meeting in Philly in 2012.  We speculate there will be ceremonies for the older folk, handshakes and embraces, perhaps even games and rituals.

My source tells me that this custom magnet is being given away to each member of the Gable family in some kind of “Goody Bag”, with many other offerings and favors. First rule about the Gable Family goody bag; you don’t talk about the goody bag.  This is a major surprise.  Well, you can’t talk about it until everyone has received one.  Then the Gable family can share what they received, be grateful for the effort involved and admire the design and quality of this prestigious magnet.

Congrats Gable family, sounds like it’s going to be a lot of fun!

You might be wondering what the science is behind having contests that require likes on Facebook or followers on Twitter. After all, how many friends do people really have, right? Well for us, the incentive is really about sharing good news.

And goodness, do we have good news for you!  Two pieces, in fact!

From now until July 4th, we’ve got some great discounts on our already low prices!

• Orders totaling $145 should use the promo code July10 for $10 off.
• Orders totaling $250 should use the promo code July25 for $25 off.
• Orders totaling $375 should use the promo code July40 for $40 off.
• Orders totaling $700 should use the promo code July90 for $90 off.

Need another reason to spread the word? Have you heard about our $50 4th of July Visa Gift Card contest?! If not, get in on the action! Just have at least five friends like us on Facebook or Twitter and we’ll enter you in a drawing to win a $50 Visa Gift Card.

Enjoy the holiday weekend, and have a bit of fun with Magnets.com

July 4th is all about friends, family and fun celebrating America’s independence.

Magnets.com wants to get in on the act by giving one special winner a $50 Visa Gift Card. From June 27th to July 5th, on Facebook, every person who invites 5 friends to like Magnets.com on Facebook will be entered into a drawing to win a $50 Visa Gift Card. To double your chances, have 5 people follow us on Twitter.