Busy Beaver Top 5: SXSW 2012
In Austin and wanna meet a Busy Beaver? Here are five SXSW 2012 spots where you’re mostly likely to see a Busy Beaver in the wild: 1. Pinterest Explained: Q&A with Co-Founder Ben Silbermann We make pins, they’re called Pinterest, of course we’re going to be there! Plus, owner Christen Carter is a huge fan—...
Meet Christen Carter at SXSW!
Headed to SXSW? Busy Beaver’s own Christen Carter will be in Austin, TX March 9-15 handing out buttons. Meet her and get one of these cool 1-inch cosmic buttons: Follow Christen on twitter at @BusyBeaverCC to find out where she is or just look for the lady covered in buttons!
The Charleston and Their New Button-o-Matic
Do you like music, fun and a little coin-op? There’s a little nook in the back of the Charleston where you’ll find a Busy Beaver Button-o-Matic gently lit by a photo booth – use the buttons as props (and send us pictures, please) or play this fun game – see how many you can buy as...
Adorable Buttons and Cookies
Adorable buttons and cookies? Nick and Alexia, you have my vote for cutest wedding couple of 2011! While working Indie Wed this past weekend, I discovered that the couple who ordered one of my favorite wedding button designs also made cookies for their big day. The custom doodle was created by Jana Kinsman and the...
Recap: Busy Beaver at Indie Wed
Thanks to everyone who visited the Busy Beaver Button Co. booth last Saturday, January 28, at the Indie Wed bridal showcase! With our snazzy tabletop display we showed off tons of inspirational button designs, save the date magnets, and our newest custom button packaging options. What buttons got the most comments from attendess? The “I...
Tomorrow: See Busy Beaver at Indie Wed!
Come out and see Busy Beaver Button Co. tomorrow, January 28, 10am-4pm, at 4043 N. Ravenswood Ave. for the Indie Wed bridal showcase. We’ll be showcasing tons of inspirational button designs, save the date magnets, and our newest custom button packaging options. Stop by, say hello to The Beaver, and get a free button! Get...
Buttoneering: Illinois FTC Robotics
Last month, Busy Beaver headed out to the Illinois FTC State Championship for a day of buttoneering. Take a look: The FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) is an intermediate robotics competition designed for high school students. Buttons play a large part in the competition tradition— teams customize buttons and trade with other teams at tournaments. And...
Jan 28: See Busy Beaver at Indie Wed!
The dancing beaver is back! Come out and see Busy Beaver Button Co. on Saturday, January 28, 10am-4pm, at 4043 N. Ravenswood Ave. for the Indie Wed bridal showcase. We’ll be showcasing tons of inspirational button designs from our creative customers (pictured above), save the date magnets, and our newest custom button packaging options. Stop...
Tonight! Twitter Chat with Christen Carter
What’s your BHAG for 2012? That’s Big, Hairy, Audacious Goal for those unfamiliar with books written by Jim Collins. Tonight, Christen Carter and other entrepreneurs will be available 7-8pm EST to chat via Twitter about BHAGs, goal setting, and all things business. #DIYchat is the creation of the DIY Business Association and is “designed to...
Busy Beaver Top 5: Summit of Awesome
The 2011 Summit of Awesome begins today in Baltimore, Maryland. Busy Beaver is giving away buttons in the attendee gift bags— *oprah voice* everyone gets a button!— but, unfortunately, we aren’t able to attend. Here’s our Top 5 list of reasons we’re super bummed we’re not Charm City bound: 1. Let’s Gocco Like it’s 2004...
Busy Beaver + Urban Folk Art Shows
Headed to the Urban Folk Art show in Portland or Indianapolis this fall? If so, be on the lookout for these custom button flat packs provided by Busy Beaver: You’ll get one free with admission— $4, $3 if you bring a canned good— plus other goodies like a Urban Folk Art tote bag. The Portland...
Busy Beaver Top 5: Indie Wed Summer Soiree
Thanks to everyone who came out to visit the Busy Beaver Button Co. booth at the Indie Wed Summer Soiree last Thursday, July 21! This unique wedding event was filled with amazing vendors, but Busy Beaver’s official wedding correspondent, The Beaver, brings you her Top 5 from the evening. Check it out: 1. Magnolia Photo...
