A Gold Star for Simply Trying

The project isn’t finished. You went to the gym exactly once. The cake came out a little burnt. Still, you tried. That counts. The An Effort Was Made patch rewards exactly that – not the result, but the attempt. After all, not every day has to be perfect. Find more honest designs in our Embroidered Patches collection.

An Effort Was Made Patch – Design Details

A big yellow star shines inside a black circle. On top of it, white letters in a handwritten style spell out the phrase. Around the edge, a red border frames the badge. As a result, it looks like the gold star you got at school for good behaviour. That contrast between a childhood reward and grown-up irony is exactly what makes it funny. Even the colours feel cheerful.

• Style: gold star, retro badge, self-irony, streetwear
• Colours: black, yellow, white and red
• Quality: dense stitching with a merrowed edge

A Gift That Says “I See You Trying”

For example, give it to a friend who always promises to start on Monday, a colleague after a rough week or a student after exams. It’s an affordable but sincere thank-you for the effort. Moreover, it can cheer up someone who is going through a harder time right now. Sometimes, that matters more than any result.

Where to wear it

It looks great on a black hoodie, a denim jacket pocket or the front of a backpack. If you like collecting, pair it with our Achievement in Adulting patch for a full set of awards. Then choose sew-on for daily wear, iron-on for a quick fix or velcro for bags with a loop panel. It also brightens a plain work bag. To keep the star bright, wash the garment inside out on a cool cycle.

Also, browse keychains at kabinam.lt or our Enamel Pins collection.

Trying deserves a medal – add the An Effort Was Made patch to your cart today!