Celebrations like birthdays or bachelorette parties are where lifelong memories are made. Creating custom buttons for these events add a special touch to the experience, making them unforgettable. Karen Carrillo, founder of Little Kerning House, created buttons perfect for any trip or group outing. I loved her designs and wanted to know more about her inspiration. Enjoy my chat with her below!
ED: For those that aren't familiar, could you tell me a little bit about Little Kerning House?
KC: Little Kerning House is my one-woman small business that I started last year after I was laid off from my job as an Art Director. It is both a design studio where I do freelance design projects and also an online shop where I make and sell things that I want to see out in the world.
ED: I love your merit badge buttons! How does your shop use them?
KC: Thank you! I actually designed them for my birthday, and now they’ve become one of my bestsellers. I thought it would be fun to create a larger set for people to use at their birthday party or a bachelorette trip. Someone said they were perfect for a superlatives award ceremony at the end of a girls' trip. Some have put them on sashes like actual scout badges. I love making something that will be a reminder of a fun trip or special day.
ED: How do you decide what artwork to use?
KC: I like to choose and create artwork that is relatable, a bit tongue in cheek, colorful, and easy to read and understand from afar or at a glance.
ED: What made you decide to order with Busy Beaver?
KC: Is it weird to say that I just felt a good vibe? No but seriously, at first it was because I loved that the company was eco-friendly and it was super simple to order. I was also excited by the Button Museum and just a general sense of passion for the art of making buttons.
ED: I love your artwork! What’s your favorite use-case that you’ve heard?
KC: Thank you! Someone said they were perfect for a superlatives award ceremony at the end of a girls' trip. Some have put them on sashes like actual scout badges. I love making something that will be a reminder of a fun trip or special day.
Thank you, Karen, for giving us a glimpse into Little Kerning House and your incredible work! It’s always cool to see where our custom buttons go once they leave us. Follow her for more inspiration and stay up-to-date on all her projects.
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