How To: Button Name Tags
We’ve shared on the blog before that buttons make excellent name tags, and the idea is worth revisiting now that we’re offering fancy new 2″ x 3″ rectangle buttons. These buttons mimic the size and shape of the classic “Hello, my name is” sticker that you’ve probably stuck on your shirt at countless meetings and...
Buttons for Love
Love for Love is a project by artist Gregory Sale currently on display in the group exhibition More Love: Art, Politics, and Sharing at the Ackland Museum in Chapel Hill, NC. Composed of 10,000 1.5″ buttons, each features love-inspired text from Chapel Hill-area residents whose voices aren’t always heard: recipients at a food bank, people who...
Film Screening Tonight
Our own Jason Ogawa is not only a premier button presser, he’s also a talented filmmaker. (Busy Beaver super fans will remember the awesomely weird promo video Jason made for our Valentine design service special back in 2010.) Jason will be on hand for the official re-release of his feature-length movie, The Funny Things You Do, put...
Free Button Templates for SXSW
Hey, you, going to SXSW next month! Looking for a clever way to win friends and influence people… with buttons? Busy Beaver is here to help! We’re offering two free buttons templates perfect for handing out to everyone you meet in Austin. Template 1: What I Did At SXSW This 2.25″ button template includes a...
Button in the Stratosphere!
Mark from Daily Buttons in Germany recently sent along this great video of a button first. Inspired by Felix Baumgartner’s record breaking freefall a few weeks back, Mark and crew launched the world’s first button to go into the stratosphere. Check out video of the pin-back’s journey: Seeing how lovely and peaceful it is up...
Metallic Sporks
We had to share this excellent use of metallic printing made by Carrie from Dork Out With Your Spork Out. Just watch as a cute button design goes from good to great with the addition of a slick metallic background: Voila! Instant button design awesomeness! Check out Dork Out’s etsy shop for more dorky goodness. We...
Playbutton Sales Support Northeastern Japan
Check out the newest product from Busy Beaver pals Playbutton: All profits from the sale of this wearable MP3 player will be donated to the Kishin No Kai association via Japonaide to help the ongoing post tsunami cleanup efforts in Japan. For only thirty bucks, you can support the residents in the Tôhoku region and...
Cosmic Buttons Are Here To Stay!
We recently received this email from one of our customers: I just wanted to say that the cosmic buttons are the best buttons I have ever ordered from busy beaver! The colors are so much more vibrant on these buttons than normal ones— I was very, very, very satisfied with the quality, so much that...
Abbey & Ben’s Baby Name Buttons
Having trouble finding that perfect name for your baby? Try putting your child’s future into the hands of your friends. Busy Beaver made these custom 2.25-inch buttons for our customer service gal’s (Abbey) baby shower. Guests were asked to write their vote for the name on the button. As of press time, no final decision...
What’s Your Resolution?
In lieu of the standard non-denominational card design, we decided to get creative with our annual holiday mailing. In-house designer, Erik Harms, came up with an interactive card and button concept which asks our friends and customers “What’s your resolution?”. Our holiday card came complete with a 2.25-inch button, a special Busy Beaver Button Co....
New! Cosmic Buttons
Have you checked out Busy Beaver’s is new, limited edition Cosmic Buttons? Available in all button sizes, our Cosmic Buttons are made with holographic paper. The holographic paper intensifies colors and adds sparkle to your custom button design. Not sure if your design will look good as a Cosmic Button? Check out our tips and...
Cosmic Buttons: Design Tips & Tricks
Have you checked out our new, limited edition Cosmic Buttons yet? Available in all button sizes, our Cosmic Buttons are made with holographic paper. So what’s the best way to use this out of this world effect? Here, we offer a few design tips and tricks to keep in mind when designing your next order...
