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NEW! Sharpie Highlighter Gels with Students

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…No, not the kind of gel you see on the Jersey Shore. We’re talking the bright and colorful fluorescent gel that’s perfect for highlighting notes, text and more!

Now this is a back-to-school product worth highlighting. The Sharpie Gel Highlighter promises to last long, resist smearing, and never dry out, even if left uncapped (eliminates the oops factor). It’s perfect for use on all paper surfaces, including glossy and thin papers.  It also resists smearing on pen, marker and ink-jet printouts — and is equally as fun to write, doodle and draw with.  Give it a swipe!  Your highlighting life will never be the same ; )

Uncap and give the highlighter a twist to advance the gel stick and you’re set.  It even highlights glossy magazines…wait… magazines??? I’ve never highlighted a magazine before. Excuse me while I test this out…

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I’m back! IT WORKS! Take a look at what I did to the horoscope section of the Feb issue of Teen Vogue!

The Sharpie Gel Highlighter is available wherever office products are sold in orange, yellow, pink, blue and green.  Now the only problem is deciding which color to use, when, on what surface because I’m a color-coded kinda kid!! 

 So what do you think?!

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DIY with Domesek: From Pencil Case to Chic Clutch

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DIY Queen: Erica Domesek

Sharpie fan and fashion fanatic, Erica Domesek, has made a career of transforming expensive fashion trends into doable DIY projects. She sees it, she likes it, she makes it, is her motto.  

Is it any surprise, then, that Sharpie is one of her favorite DIY staples? Sharpie discovered her three years ago and invited her to join the Sharpie Squad, a group of some of Sharpie’s most passionate fans. 

This year, Erica will be featured in Sharpie’s new print ad campaign, along with the standard-issue pencil case she transformed with Sharpie into a ready-for-recess — or the runway — purse using brand new Stained by Sharpie fabric markers. Stained markers are formulated for use on most fabrics and include a brush tip for expressive strokes. 

Erica's print ad featuring her plain jane pencil case turned chic clutch.

                                       

This bag may look like something off a New York runway but you can make it your own in a few simple steps, with a few simple items and Sharpie, of course!    

1- Draw the outline details 

  

 2- Begin shading in top flap  

  

 3- Continue to fill in, varying the pressure with the markers to create a lighter shades in the bottom corners. 

 

 4- Use a ruler to create a quilted effect.  Outline with black and begin adding studs. 

 

5- Place studs where lines intersect, and add stitching detail with dotted straight lines around the interior border.    

 

6- Mark where the grommets will be inserted.   

  

7- Cut slits for grommets.  

  

 8- Insert grommet top and bottom and align together. 

  

   

9- Hammer grommets together. 

10- Insert chain through all four grommets. 

   

11- Use a safety pin to join ends of chain.    

    

 12-  Add the last touches… a fun tassel on the chain and use Stained markers to create faux hardware that mimics a real clutch.  P.S. Glue a gem to finish it off! 

  

Et Voila! You’re ready for a night out on the town or a day in class; either way you’ll be stylin’ with Stained by Sharpie fabric markers! Check out more amazing D.I.Y. creations from Erica on her blog, P.S. I Made This… , follow her on Twitter or find her on Facebook!

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Sharpie is Taking Over YouTube

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Ready to show the world what you started with Sharpie and be featured on the home page of YouTube?  Well, get ready, because here’s your chance.

On Saturday, August 27th Sharpie will stage a one-day takeover of YouTube’s home page and showcase the countless unique items that fans, just like you,  have started with Sharpie. 

Just imagine- for one day only, thousands of Sharpie images will come together to create,  not only one epic, and interactive, mosaic featuring all consumer submitted work, but a statement where the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.  And don’t worry about being lost in the crowd– you will be able to find your individual submission through a simple search field, or scroll the full image landscape for a truly unique Sharpie experience.

Grab a Sharpie marker, pen,  liquid pencil or highlighter and be a part of the takeover, visit www.sharpie.com for more details and to submit what you started.

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Neon Trees Starts With Sharpie

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Alternative Pop band, Neon Trees, has been busy making its mark on the music scene since releasing their hit single, Surrender, including the song’s debut in the movie, Prom, earlier this year.   Check out Tyler, Branden, Elaine and Chris on Fuse as they show you what they started with Sharpie.

Stay up to speed on Neon Trees by following them on Facebook and Twitter.

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NEW! Stained by Sharpie Fabric Markers

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Just like you, the creative minds behind Sharpie are movers and shakers, always seeking to express themselves in new & creative ways. Today, extending the possibilities even further, Sharpie encourages you to evoke self-expression & let your imaginations run wild with the NEW! Stained by Sharpie fabric markers!

Think For Yourself. Ink For Yourself.

The NEW Stained by Sharpie marker line brings new life to fabric markers! Boasting a versatile brush tip, a new fade-resistant ink developed for optimal performance on most fabric surfaces and 8 bright, bold colors perfect for staining your stuff, the Stained by Sharpie marker is perfect for inking creatively on most all of your fabric surfaces.

Like all of our Sharpie products, Stained by Sharpie packs a color punch that can turn white into bright with just the brush of a marker. Need some ideas? Our new fabric markers are great for dreaming big on denim, adding pep to the step of your sneakers & tired tees, fancifying  furniture, embellishing backpacks, purses and more!

Each pack of Stained by Sharpie markers comes equipped with a brief lesson on “Stained 101.” Here’s a rundown of some things you’ll learn for the guide:

  • Ignore design rules you’ve had before and ink freely - Stain the way YOU want. 
  • Mistake? What mistake?! Throw some layers over it and no one will know the difference.
  • Drawing people is hard! When in doubt – stick it out.  Stick people are people too!
  • Anything you can imagine can be drawn. Break it down shape-by-shape.
  • Experiment with lettering – graffiti, bubble, script and more!
  • With over 600 bazillion things in the world inspiration is everywhere!
  • Care for your markers like you’d care for anything you love. Store them horizontally and with the cap on to keep that relationship alive and well. 

Also available is the New Stained by Sharpie Drawstring Bag! 

Offering the perfect surface to ink for yourself, this drawstring bag instantly becomes your own with the brush of a marker. Get creative and transform this blank canvas into your own personal billboard! (Here’s an example of the drawstring bag that we stained.) The drawstring bag is sold blank, plain white ready for you to customize with your own attitude and design, along with a set of Stained by Sharpie fabric markers and the “101 guide.”

Drop by Sharpie.com to learn more about Stained by Sharpie markers and get your set today!

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Spring-Summer Sunshine Palette

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Don’t you love Pantone’s Spring/Summer 2011 color palette? Sharpie has all 10 colors in its family – five of which are found in the limited edition 80′s Glam set. There’s no doubt the colorful hues below will brighten up your day and bring a little sunshine to your next project. 

  1.      1. Yellow
  2.      2. Banana Clip Yellow
  3.      3. Lime
  4.      4. Argyle Green
  5.      5. Valley Girl Violet
  6.      6. Blue
  7.      7. Leg Warmer Orange
  8.      8. Orange
  9.      9. Pink Lemonade
  10.      10. Jellie Pink

 

Sharpie 80′s Glam set fits perfectly w/ Pantone’s Spring/Summer palette

 [Pantone color palette]

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Threadless Loves Sharpie

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Pop your collar in celebration of Sharpie’s new 80′s Glam Limited Edition Collection. Inspired by the most awesome era, Sharpie has created a collection to turn back time with 5 news colors – Argyle Green, Leg Warmer Orange, Jellie Pink, Banana Clip Yellow and Valley Girl Violet.

To celebrate the launch of Sharpie’s new 80′s Glam Collection we’ve teamed up with Threadless for a t-shirt design challenge. The challenge is to create an 80′s themed t-shirt design using the new limited edition collection colors -PANTONE colors provided.

80's Glam Colors

Get inspired by Sharpie’s new 80′s Glam Collection to design a t-shirt with an 80′s theme. Your design can be created using digital and/or analog means, so grab your Sharpie markers and start sketching out your t-shirt designs or power up your computer to get creative. You are free to design anything relating to the challenge, as long as it adheres to the submission guidelines, found on the Submit Your Design page on Threadless’ website.

Submit your t-shirt design January 17th – February 6th for a chance to win. Don’t forget to vote for your favorites on Threadless.com.

If your entry is chosen as the winning design your hard work will be well worth it! The grand prize winner will receive some totally stellar swag:

  • Threadless to print & sell your t-shirt at www.Threadless.com
  • An Arcade Classics Multicade Stand Up game!
  • $500 worth of Sharpie products!
  • A set of 50 personalized Sharpie markers with your signature printed on them.
  • $500 Threadless Gift Certificate (can be redeemed for $200 cash)
  • $2,000 in cash from Threadless!

That’s not all! We’ve posted a $1 off coupon for a set of the new 80′s Glam Limited Edition set that you can find on Threadless.com.

For more info and to enter the Threadless Loves Sharpie design challenge, head over to www.Threadless.com/Loves/Sharpie.

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New Sharpie Counterfeit Detector

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Since 2009, the production of counterfeit bills has more than doubled.  In fact, counterfeiters can produce fake currency with basic computer skills and minimal training. 

The new Sharpie Counterfeit Detector marker turns the tables on thieves, empowering business owners to identify most fake currency almost immediately with a simple marker swipe. 

TAKE THAT CRIMINALS!

The New Sharpie Counterfeit Detector

Specifically formulated to detect bad bills, the ink in the Sharpie Counterfeit Detector when marked on a suspect, counterfeit bill will change in color from a yellow or golden brown to dark blue-black color. The technology reacts to the presence of a key ingredient present in papers that are not used by the US Treasury.

Let me demonstrate how this technology works…  Once a professional counterfeiter, I have made an example bill for this experiment. The bill shown below will not be accepted as valid U.S. currency. 

The Sharpie counterfeit detector marker features a line width comparable to a 0.5mm marker and has a suggested retail price of $4.99 for a single pack, and $8.99 for a triple pack. Both are available wherever office products are sold.

                         

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Sharpie Pen RT’s Got a New Look

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With the holidays approaching, you’re not the only one that wants to look their best – Just in time for the season’s festivities we’ve given the Sharpie Pen Retractable a makeover and added a few new colors to the collection.

The shiny new Sharpie Pen RT delivers that same quality writing experience, with a few new bells and whistles:

Blue, Red and Black ink

  • Won’t bleed through paper!
  • Quick drying ink to prevent smearing
  • Just click! The first fine point retractable Sharpie Pen!
  • Fine point tip size for everyday writing
  • Soft grip along barrel for added writing comfort
  • Permanent ink on paper
  • Color indicator on plunger to help distinguish the three different ink colors
  • Water resistant, acid free, and AP certified non-toxic ink formula designed for paper

New Colors!

New! Green, Purple and Orange ink

 Hop on over to Sharpie.com to find where to get your set of Fine Point Sharpie Pen Retractables.

Pick up yours today and Uncap What’s Inside!