Custom Gifts, Corporate Gift & Collaboration Examples
From custom keepsakes, to collaborations, to one-of-a-kind corporate gifts, these examples show how Rebel Nell helps organizations turn appreciation into something unforgettable.
Each piece is crafted from reclaimed, meaningful materials and designed to carry a story: your company’s, your community’s, or the moment you want to make last.
Whether you’re celebrating employees, honoring partners, recognizing speakers, or creating a custom gift tied to a special event, Rebel Nell turns gifting into connection, purpose, and impact.
Ally Bank Lapel Pins
Material: Ally Financial and the Detroit Pistons along with their fans created a special Rebel Nell mural to recognize the importance of empowering females from all walks of life.
Recipient: The remnants of the mural were used to create custom 313 pins and gifted to members of the She-313 Program as a reminder that you are strong, powerful, and deserving.
NFL Draft Keychains
Material: These unique gifts were made by repurposing the remnants from the renovation of the historic National Theater in Detroit, which served as the backdrop for the 2024 NFL Draft.
Recipient: Custom keychains made for the NFL Draft and Visit Detroit for the Red Carpet Gala.
Kresge's Centennial Pins
Material: Repurposed material from locations supported by the organization.
Recipient: Celebrating 100 years called for something more than a logo or speech — it required a symbol that carried the spirit of Detroit.
SXSW Midwest House
Material: At SXSW, we wanted to showcase Michigan’s creator economy in a way that was interactive and unforgettable.
Recipient: Attendees created their own pins from repurposed Detroit graffiti — a hands-on experience that connected them to Michigan’s creativity, sustainability, and spirit.
Detroit Homecoming
Material: Reclaimed materials from Detroit.
Recipient: Guests loved creating their own pins, sparking conversations about the city’s artistry and resilience.
JP Morgan Chase
Material: Mural from mural making team building activity.
Recipient: We created four murals with 1,300 women asking them “How do you lead with purpose?” The magic was revealed at the end of the conference and used as a photo opportunity for attendees. The mural remnants were repurposed into 350 journals for key clients.
Detroit Red Wings
Material: Fallen debris and paint fragments from Joe Louis Arena.
Recipient: A part of celebrating “Farewell to the Joe”, this limited-edition line included one-of-a-kind, hand-made pieces created from fallen debris and paint fragments outside historic Joe Louis Arena. Proceeds from sales went to the Detroit Red Wings Foundation!
Ashlyn Harris Collaboration
Material: World Cup soccer balls.
Recipient: Rebel Nell partnered with two-time World Cup Champion Ashlyn Harris to create a limited-edition collection that celebrates resilience, determination, and the journey from grit to greatness.
Rocket Mortgage Classic
Material: Graffiti from Detroit.
Recipient: Rebel Nell partnered with the Rocket Mortgage Classic to create custom divot tools that celebrate the heart and soul of Detroit. Each divot tool is not only a functional keepsake but also a meaningful reminder of the event’s connection to the community.
DTE
Material: Reclaimed DTE vests.
Recipient: Created in partnership with DTE to celebrate the young women at Munger Elementary-Middle School who participated in a STEM program.
Downtown Detroit Partnership
Material: Reclaimed graffiti from Detroit.
Recipient: Custom ornament made for the centennial celebration for Downtown Detroit Partnership. The logo incorporated graffiti in the colors of the organization.
Howard Industries
Material: Reclaimed graffiti from Detroit.
Recipient: Custom bottle stoppers using the company colors for the graffiti and engraved on the back. This made for a perfect holiday gifts for clients.
Blue Cross Blue Shield Thanksgiving Day Parade
Material: Materials from Blue Cross Blue Shield's Thanksgiving Day Parade's floats.
Recipient: Rebel Nell created custom coasters from the Blue Cross Blue Shield Thanksgiving Day Parade float to honor retiring CEO Dan Loepp. These vibrant, Detroit-spirited gifts were presented at his retirement party.
Albion College
Material: Materials from Albion College's campus rock and senior sheet sign.
Recipient: On graduation day for Albion College, we offered a on-site activation where the senior class could create commemorative college jewelry made from either the campus rock or the senior sheet sign that all senior contributed to during the year sharing their memories of the experience at Albion. =
Detroit Tigers
Material: Material's from Comerica Park's dugouts.
Recipient: We hosted a hands-on activation at Comerica Park during the Detroit Tigers’ 25th Anniversary Celebration, giving fans the chance to design custom jewelry and limited edition pins using material from the team’s dugout. The three-day event drove high engagement, blended sports and local culture, and showcased Rebel Nell’s mission to create meaningful, Detroit-made keepsakes.
Team Penske at the Detroit Grand Prixe
Material: Reclaimed vinyl from Team Penske race cars.
Recipient: Rebel Nell partnered with Team Penske during the Detroit Grand Prix to create one-of-a-kind keepsakes from the actual vinyl used on the Team Penske race cars that competed in the Indianapolis 500 just one week earlier. Through a Design Your Own experience, guests selected pieces of race-worn material and transformed them into meaningful jewelry and accessories.
Detroit Roller Derby
Material: Reclaimed material from Detroit Roller Derby jerseys.
Recipient: Repurposing roller derby jerseys from each team, fans and players crafted their own unique item from the jerseys of their favorite teams. Fans watched as the jersey fragments were transformed into custom accessories -bracelets, keychains, necklaces, earrings and more, each one carrying the pride of the team it came from.
NSK: Women in Motion
Recipient: On Day 1, attendees used each upcoming session theme as their first mural prompt, reflecting and anticipating before the learning even began. On Day 2, participants completed their murals with final reflections on what they'd carry forward. Each attendee received a custom NSK pin made directly from their one-of-a-kind piece.
Ally Bank
Material: Materials from a mural making event.
Recipient: Ally Bank hosted Rebel Nell for a mural-making with fans at the Women's College Basketball TipOff Game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Virginia Tech Hokies on November 9th at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, NC. We asked 15,000 fans to share their love for their team or why they support women's sports. Players from both teams received a bracelet keepsake!
Atlanta Braves Childhood Cancer
Material: Materials from a mural making event.
Recipient: Atlanta Braves fans rallied to support local children battling cancer, filling a large canvas with messages of encouragement and hope. Once the mural was full, the canvas was pulled away to reveal a hidden message: "Go Gold." The inspiring messages weren't discarded after the event. Instead, they were repurposed into bracelets, talismans of hope and positivity, which were then sent to 500 children.
Women Run the D
Material: Materials from a mural making event.
Recipient: Rebel Nell partnered with Women Run the D to create a powerful mural that captured the collective strength and encouragement of women in the Detroit running community. Remnants from the mural were transformed into custom bracelets. These unique pieces now serve as a lasting reminder of the power of community and the shared journey of women supporting women.
BASBLUE International Women's Day
Material: Materials from a mural making event.
Recipient: For International Women's Day, BasBlue members envisioned a gender-equal world and wrote their thoughts on equality on a collaborative canvas. This artwork, featuring their logo, is now displayed in their stairway, and its remnants were repurposed into jewelry for members.
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