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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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How To: Button Name Tags

Apr 18th 2013

How To: Button Name Tags
Did you know that our buttons are coded in mylar? That means making name tag  buttons is easier than ever. The pre-made buttons can be customized with the use of a simple Sharpie® marke … read more
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Lincoln Campaign Buttons

Nov 16th 2012

Lincoln Campaign Buttons
Steven Spielberg's biopic Lincoln opens today nationwide. While the timeline of the movie focuses on a few months in 1865, and not on either of Lincoln's presidential campaigns, it still got us thi … read more
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Jon Contino Buttons Up

Sep 14th 2012

Jon Contino Buttons Up
Jon Contino is a NYC-based illustrator and designer who recently created this vintage-inspired set of buttons. If you already have one, consider yourself part of the creative "in crowd."Jon said of hi … read more
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How To: Resolutions for Beginners

Sep 13th 2012

How To: Resolutions for Beginners
Image resolution can make the difference between a crisp, clear image and blurry, pixelated buttons. If you're new to all this resolution mumbo jumbo, here's the deal: resolution, in a nutshell, is … read more
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Bubtons: Buttons for Lil Bub

Jul 2nd 2012

Bubtons: Buttons for Lil Bub
Bub's fans demand accessories. Thus, Bubtons— custom button packs featuring four 1.25 inch buttons of Lil Bub herself. Who is Bub, you ask? She's a toothless, "perma-kitten", dwarf cat from Bloom … read more
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99% or 1% Buttons Make a Statement

May 18th 2012

99% or 1% Buttons Make a Statement
Democrat or Republican, Cubs or White Sox, kittens or puppies— we make buttons for them all. We try to keeps things non partisan here at Busy Beaver, so when we decided to create commemorative b … read more
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Anders Nilsen Buttons Up

Aug 9th 2011

Anders Nilsen Buttons Up
The Chicago art button scene adores Anders Nilsen for his installations at a private residence and Lula Cafe. Hold onto your pin-backs for his largest piece yet. Pictured is the newest work b … read more
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The Truman Show Buttons Up

Nov 15th 2010

The Truman Show Buttons Up
Buttons play integral roles as miniature tableaux of expression, even in movies.You may remember Jim Carrey in the Truman Show, a surreal film that blurs the line between real life and reality televis … read more
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Kickstarter Kicks Buttons Up a Notch

Aug 11th 2010

Kickstarter Kicks Buttons Up a Notch
What is precious, wearable, and glows in the dark? These amazing one-inch, glow-in-the-dark, 24-karat gold buttons conceptualized by Kickstarter and produced by Busy Beaver Button Co. Kickstart … read more
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