As we approach the Button’s 122nd birthday (July 21st), we’re taking a look back at the year of its patent, 1896. It was an election year and the country was in the midst of an economic downfall. As Jack Dixey, a political button collector put it, “when the ‘button’ was born in 1896, the biggest issue of […]
How To: 7 Tips for Neon Custom Buttons
Ready to get bright? The Neon Finish is Busy Beaver’s most vibrant and colorful special finish, and it’s perfect for adding some major pop to your designs! With neon, your black and white artwork is transformed into a mix of five super bright colors on buttons, magnets, bottle openers or mirrors. Since Neon is different from any of […]
6 Unique + Innovative Custom Buttons from the Museum
Throughout our years making custom buttons, we’ve gotten plenty of unique requests to make unique and innovative pinbacks. Busy Beaver totally embraces the weird and aims to find any way to make your button dreams come true. So if you’re looking to step outside the box with your newest pins, take a look at these […]
For Pride Month and Beyond
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 buttons, and all pride pins are a great way to increase visibility and show support. 1. Giveaways to Celebrate Buttons are the perfect giveaway for Pride Month […]
April Shows Bring May Flower Pins
Flower Buttons of the Museum
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 range of tranquil ideals, from peace petals to blissful blossoms, that when put on a pin, can be used to deliver poignant […]
Creating Imaginary Worlds with Cartoonist Miranda Harmon
Miranda Harmon currently lives and makes in the city of whimsical land of Los Angeles and is originally from a state far, far away called Florida. Looking through the 25 year old’s diary comics and illustrations, you’d find that her drawings and stories give you a peek at the fantastical worlds she’s built in her mind. […]