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Design Inspiration

We’ve compiled cool designs, how-to guides, and expert tips & tricks to help you design the very best buttons.

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Button History

From cheeky flapper buttons to historical campaign buttons, read on to learn more about button history.

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OurMusicMyBody Starts a Dialogue

Sep 5th 2018

OurMusicMyBody Starts a Dialogue
In light of the #MeToo movement, more conversations are being had about appropriate conduct. It can be a difficult to address the topic of sexual assault and harassment, but as  OurMusicMyBo … read more
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Snoopy Buttons Through History

Aug 29th 2018

Snoopy Buttons Through History
Snoopy, a cartoon dog that needs little introduction. Created by cartoonist Charles M. Schulz in 1950, Snoopy was the pet dog of the Peanut’s main character, Charlie Brown. The pup didn’t become an … read more
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The History of I ♥ Buttons

Aug 1st 2018

The History of I ♥ Buttons
The real history of the "I ♥" icon started in 1977 with a logo created by Milton Glaser for a Wells Rich Greene ad campaign. Commissioned by Deputy Commissioner William S. Doyle, Glaser designed th … read more
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7 Ways to Use Pride Buttons

May 23rd 2018

7 Ways to Use Pride Buttons
Pride Month is just around the corner, and we put together some of our favorite creative ways to use buttons in your celebrations. From giveaways to fundraising—rainbow flag badges,  LGBTQ b … read more
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April Showers Bring May Flower Pins

May 16th 2018

April Showers Bring May Flower Pins
You know the classic saying, "April Showers bring May Flowers" so the Button Museum is here to deliver a beautiful, button bouquet straight from the archives. Flowers can be used to symbolize a ran … read more
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5 Creative Ways to Fundraise

May 2nd 2018

5 Creative Ways to Fundraise
Whether your organization is just starting out or has been established for years and is looking for new ways to incentivize donations, we wanted to help by pulling together a list of five creative … read more
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Buttons That Make Us Laugh

Apr 11th 2018

Buttons That Make Us Laugh
Let's face it—everyone right now could use a good laugh right about now. On the one hand, the internet makes it extremely easy to spread the unfortunate word of tragedy, so we thought we'd try to h … read more
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Sparkle Finish: 4 Shining Tips

Jan 3rd 2018

Sparkle Finish: 4 Shining Tips
In addition to quick and quality service, Busy Beaver offers one of the widest varieties of custom button special finishes. The sparkle finish adds an amazing shine and glittery effect to all butto … read more
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Everytown for Gun Safety

Dec 13th 2017

Everytown for Gun Safety
Not only is gun violence prevention one of the most polarizing issues in America right now, it’s also one of the most ubiquitous. According to Everytown for Gun Safety, "everyday 93 Americans ar … read more
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Top 5 Things that are Rectangular

May 31st 2017

Top 5 Things that are Rectangular
Here's a special list dedicated to our unique and historic size: custom rectangle buttons. It's been many years since the release of our quad-sided friend and to celebrate, here's a round-up of the … read more
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How To: Birthday Pins and Buttons

May 10th 2017

How To: Birthday Pins and Buttons
Birthdays only happen once a year, but with custom birthday buttons you can keep the celebration going. Use our step-by-step guide to create your very own happy birthday button for friends, family m … read more
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7 Table Tips on How to Sell Comics

Apr 5th 2017

7 Table Tips on How to Sell Comics
It’s almost Table Season! Comic artists across the country are gearing up to sell at comic conventions, art fairs, and zine fests. But in the sea of vendors, how do you get noticed? I've reac … read more
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BlackPaint Studios Makes an Impact

Mar 29th 2017

BlackPaint Studios Makes an Impact
Katie Mullen and Jordan Pintar were fed up. After years in the corporate ad world, they were sick of the condoned culture of misogyny and the lack of female creative leadership. Jordan and Katie … read more
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Art of the Pin Game

Mar 15th 2017

Art of the Pin Game
How pins and patches have taken over popular cultureDuring your next trip to the coffee shop, take a look around. Chances are more than half the folks sipping lattes will be wearing a button or enamel … read more
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From Screen to Printed Button

Mar 1st 2017

From Screen to Printed Button
Here at Busy Beaver, we hold ourselves to the highest button quality standard. We work hard to make our customers the highest quality buttons, provide friendly and helpful assistance, all at a grea … read more
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A Love Letter to Bloomington, Indiana

Dec 10th 2015

A Love Letter to Bloomington, Indiana
DIY has gone through many phases since the concept first took root in the 1960s and 1970s, in the mid-1990s, I was right in the middle of a great DIY community in Bloomington, Indiana. For a small … read more
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Every Button Has a Role to Play

Nov 23rd 2015

Every Button Has a Role to Play
It’s February of 2004 and the secluded research facility known as Limetown in White County, Tennessee erupts in disarray. Emergency services are called to the remote location and yet none prevail p … read more
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Rifle Paper Co. Buttons Up

Oct 6th 2015

Rifle Paper Co. Buttons Up
We hear a lot about staying "on brand" these days. Creativity is important but consistency can be key to building a brand that's sustainable, recognizable, and sought after. Rifle Paper Co. gets … read more
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5 Ideas for Using Neon Buttons

Jul 14th 2015

5 Ideas for Using Neon Buttons
So you're in love with our new Totally Neon paper special. It's no surprise! With rainbow of five fluorescent shades, who wouldn't love it! But perhaps you're having a hard time coming up with th … read more
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How To Make the Most of Rimtext

Jun 18th 2015

How To Make the Most of Rimtext
"What exactly is backrim text?" We often hear this question from customers.Though backrim text may sound a bit confusing at first, it's actually pretty simple. Here we explain how to best use the … read more
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Button Memories: Book It Buttons

Apr 29th 2015

Button Memories: Book It Buttons
Remember Pizza Hut’s BOOK IT! program? As a kid who already enjoyed reading, being told that I could also earn free pizza was just icing on the cake… or rather, pepperoni on the pizza pie. And I’m … read more
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Jim Keltner Buttons Up

Feb 16th 2015

Jim Keltner Buttons Up
Jim Keltner, qu'est-ce que c'est? John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr, referenced him as one of the most prolific session drummers in rock'n'roll history. Pictured … read more
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Clever Holiday Button Promotions

Dec 2nd 2014

Clever Holiday Button Promotions
Everybody's wants to stand out from the crowd when it comes to holiday promotions, and history has proven that buttons are a great way to make that happen. From smelly to sparkly to seemingly endle … read more
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First Kiss Inspires Button Proposal

Oct 29th 2014

First Kiss Inspires Button Proposal
At Busy Beaver, we pride ourselves on working with customers to make their craziest button ideas a reality. Even so, when Kristina Taylor reached out to us in September, her request was one of the … read more
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How to Give Buttons Away

Sep 9th 2014

How to Give Buttons Away
Giving stuff away isn't difficult. Who doesn't like something for free, right? Buttons make great freebies to give away, but handing out swag can be a strategic move when you're promoting yourself … read more
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Gold Bullion Meets Gold Buttons

Sep 4th 2014

Gold Bullion Meets Gold Buttons
Gold buttons are great for promoting all sorts of things, but it's not everyday that we get to make a gold button order to be used in promoting actual gold. Then again, it's also not everyd … read more
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Buttons As Souvenirs: IFF of Boston

Aug 14th 2014

Buttons As Souvenirs: IFF of Boston
Buttons have long been used to commemorate special events; some of the earliest buttons made were sold or given out as festival mementos. "Buttons make a great souvenir and are an affordable way fo … read more
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Good Eggs Buttons Up

May 30th 2014

Good Eggs Buttons Up
I've been known to order from grocery delivery services from time to time— I don't have to carry 30 pounds of cat litter up two flights of stairs and they delivered during this year's Polar Vortex! Bu … read more
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New Belgium Brewing Buttons Up

May 21st 2014

New Belgium Brewing Buttons Up
New Belgium Brewing certainly knows how to throw a party! In its 15th year, Tour de Fat has become the go to summer event for bike enthusiasts across the country. Who wouldn't want to see costumed … read more
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Nyan Cat Buttons Up

Oct 1st 2013

Nyan Cat Buttons Up
Busy Beaver has become the go-to button manufacturer for internet famous cats! We've previously blogged about making  Lil Bub buttons and other internet cats, and now we're honored to be mak … read more
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Behind the Button: Marieke McClendon

Sep 20th 2013

Behind the Button: Marieke McClendon
Next up in our "Behind the Button" series is Marieke McClendon. Besides being a freelance graphic designer and editor of Lineworks Comics Anthology, McClendon also occasionally helps out at Busy Be … read more
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Behind the Button: Fred Sasaki

Aug 22nd 2013

Behind the Button: Fred Sasaki
In anticipation of this year's  Button-O-Matic series release, we’re presenting a multi-part series of interviews with a few of the artists called “Behind the Button”. First up, Fred Sasaki … read more
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Citizen Brick Buttons Up

Aug 14th 2013

Citizen Brick Buttons Up
Citizen Brick, the folks behind the unofficial Breaking Bad Lego set, recently placed an order for some 1-inch buttons using our special finishes:Citizen Brick buttons using our glow-in-the-dark … read more
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