11/03/2023
Every button you order is carefully hand made by a Beaver at our Chicago headquarters, aka "The Dam" and passes through several stages of quality control before they are shipped to you! What can we say, we give a "DAM" 😆 hee hee hee
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Busy Beaver Button Co is your one-stop shop for custom buttons, enamel pins, magnets, mirrors, custom stickers and MORE! With endless possibilities, Busy Beaver is the place for those who have a message to spread and appreciate personable service, great design, and a neighborly partnership. You can customize a button today-- reach out and let's get started!
11/02/2023
Sticker inspiration of the day: Gift Labels for the holiday season! Our pals at Smartass & Sass made these hilarious labels last year and we're still cracking up!
11/01/2023
Can we help you pack? This November we're celebrating our custom packaging options with a limited time special! Use coupon code PACKITUP15 to receive 15% off on any packaging option you purchase and take your custom products to the next level!
10/31/2023
Happy Halloween from all of us at Busy Beaver! Check out these amazing glow in the dark sticker packs made by Jon from our Design Studio!
10/30/2023
We Beavers love going to shows at the iconic The Salt Shed! Working on this enamel pin project for them was so much fun and they turned out great!
Do you want to make your own enamel pins? Our October Enamel pin special is here for one more day - get your order in by tomorrow 10/31/2023! Reach out now via [email protected] and remember to mention our October special to redeem your discount!
10/27/2023
BOO-ton Costumes: Enamel Pin Edition! All this month we have been celebrating the button's bff - enamel pins! We couldn't let Spooky Season end without some PINspired costumes ideas!
10/26/2023
One of our favorite things to see is how you use your orders after they leave the Dam! Georgie left us a touching review after they received their order and attached this AMAZING photo of their die cut stickers in action! Thank you for sharing, Georgie! 🤩 🙌
10/25/2023
We recently collaborated on an enamel pin pack with Chris Toombs from Scripps Institution of Oceanography ! Check our link below o read our newest blog and learn more about Chris and his passion for ocean life, how he became the art director at Scripps, and his insight on what makes a successful design!
https://buff.ly/406l7EE
10/24/2023
It's not square to be square! We love these square magnets designed by Supah.com for her shop! Because she used our glow-in-the-dark finish, these magnets will stand out at all times of the day!
10/23/2023
If you place your order of 250 or more enamel pins now through 10/31/2023 we can take 10% off your order! Reach out now via email or request a quote on our Enamel Pin Page (link below!) and remember to mention our October special to redeem your discount!
https://buff.ly/3gq66e8
10/20/2023
Boo-ton Inspiration: Music Icon Edition! Pinback buttons have always been a staple in the music scene across all genres! Channel your fav's essence by emulating their button style. As avid button wearers, this advice is more ever-green than seasonal we think! Check out some of our biggest personal PINfluencers.
10/19/2023
Founded in 1987 at the height of the AIDS crisis, Legal Council for Health Justice uses the power of the law to secure dignity, opportunity, and well-being for people facing barriers due to illness or disability. They use stickers and buttons from Busy Beaver to increase awareness, not only about their organization, but about the critical importance of accessible, affordable healthcare! We are honored to help spread your message.
10/18/2023
Need help deciding between Hard and Soft enamel pins? We made a quick guide!
10/17/2023
We are always so excited to work on Meow Wolf projects! These buttons for Omega Mart sum up their permanent exhibition perfectly... you have no idea what's "in-store" 😉. Have you had a chance to explore this unusual grocery store?
10/16/2023
Wedding season is in full swing! Including buttons in your special day is fun, cost effective way to commemorate the ceremony. Our design studio can help you layout a photo of your pet so they can be a part of the event - and we offer rushes which makes them a perfect detail for any time during the planning process!
10/13/2023
BOO-ton Costume Inspo: Pop Culture Edition! Here are some iconic button wearers and button moments to grace our tvs and comic books!
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Follow along every Friday throughout October for more "Boo-ton" costume inspiration! :)
10/12/2023
🌟 Glow Baby, Glow! 🌟 Our super bright glow in the dark finish is available for all our products so you can make matching sets! Perfect for Halloween exclusives as well as all year round. Ready to get your glow on? 🌟 🌙 Reach out today!
10/11/2023
Enamel pins really began to build steam and more widespread popularity in pop culture during the 20th century. With the help of our friends at Hake's Auctions, we've put together a blog detailing the history of some vintage Enamel Pins and how they evolved! Click the link to read!
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Did you know that we are having an Enamel Pin Special all through the month of October? If you place your order of 250 or more custom enamel pins now through 10/31/2023 we can take 10% off your order! Reach out now via email and remember to mention our October special to redeem your discount!
10/10/2023
If you place your order of 250 or more enamel pins now through 10/31/2023 we can take 10% off your order! Reach out now via email or request a quote on our Enamel Pin Page (link below!) and remember to mention our October special to redeem your discount!
https://buff.ly/3gq66e8
10/10/2023
Check out this SUPER LARGE rainbow holographic decal for our friends Axis: Sova to match their sticker order! They're including a sticker in their record, Blinded by Oblivion, which just came out!
10/09/2023
Thank you to our pals, Varyer for taking the time to talk about us and our Button Museum! It was such a pleasure and they came up with a beautiful (of course!) article. Click the link to read!
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10/06/2023
BOO-ton Costume Inspiration: Campaign Supporter Edition! Wear a pin-back of fictional candidate and you have an instant, low effort costume. Here are some iconic fictional campaign buttons!
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Follow along every Friday throughout October for more "Boo-ton" costume inspiration! :)
10/05/2023
With Halloween season upon us, there's no better way to elevate your stickers than with our powerful glow-in-the-dark finish! 👻 Check out these awesome glow stickers by Craig Gleason
10/04/2023
Enamel pin customization opportunities are endless! You can even add a stamp to the back of your pins! This is a great place to put you logo, website, a special date or more!
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Did you know that we are having an Enamel Pin Special all through the month of October? If you place your order of 250 or more enamel pins now through 10/31 we can take 10% off your order! Reach out now via email or request a quote on our Enamel Pin Page (link below) and remember to mention our October special to redeem your discount!
https://buff.ly/3gq66e8
10/03/2023
Don't forget, October is National Book Month! 📚 ❤️ Celebrate your love for reading this month by visiting your local library and curling up with a good book. We love these buttons we made for Boston Public Library
10/02/2023
Jake is one of the Beavers who hand makes your orders! He makes sure all your products are up to our standards before they leave the Dam. "I really like seeing the kind of projects that come through production! It's cool to be a part of that" We're so grateful for Jake and all the Beavers who put so much care into every step of the process.
09/29/2023
It's time to get spooky... almost! We're excited for October to start next week. How about you?
09/27/2023
Jewel Weaver has been regularly making her "I ❤️ My Bus Driver" buttons for years now. She hands them out to CTA bus drivers during her commute to show her appreciation for them! Jewel loves seeing folks she previously met wear her buttons on future rides! She has become a Chicago legend and we love working with her at Busy Beaver! Thank you for making us a part of your story, Jewel 😊
09/25/2023
Glow in the dark stickers like these ones we made for Third Man Records are a great way to promote your band or record label both during the day and night! You can rock your socks off and not worry that your logo will get lost when the lights go down at the venue! 🤘 Curious about pricing? Reach out to us today!
09/22/2023
⚡️ FLASHBACK FRIDAY ⚡️ We loved collaborating with the Chicago Reader a while back to put together these limited edition packs to celebrate their anniversary. The pack features five 1.25" Round Buttons designed by Chicago based artists, each inspired by a different decade! In the center is a wonderfully detailed enamel pin! What a fun project!
09/21/2023
By including a QR code on your stickers, like these ones for Edgewater Mutual Aid you can expand the reach of your organization's message and pass along important information to your community!
09/20/2023
We worked with National Gallery of Art to make these beautiful hard enamel pins for as part of their rebrand a couple years back. 🎨🏛 These were for some of their staff to wear on location. They came out flawless! Ready for your own order of enamel pins? Reach out to us today!
09/19/2023
Happy National Voter's Registration Day, everyone!
09/18/2023
In case you were wondering... our rainbow holographic stickers are still AMAZING 🌈 🤩 Can we help you make your own custom stickers today?
09/15/2023
⚡️ FLASHBACK FRIDAY ⚡️ Check out these glow in the dark buttons we did for the legendary 'David Bowie Is' exhibit hosted by the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago back in 2014. Bold designs like this really POP with the glow finish!
09/14/2023
Throwback Thursday to last month when we did live button making for CreativeMornings/Chicago and the inspiring Eliyannah Amirah Yisrael 😊
09/13/2023
Isn't this soft enamel pin set SO CUTE? These colorful and detailed pins were the vision of Kalamazoo Public Library We had a lot of fun bringing their project to life - they are stunning! 🤩 Got an idea you've been mulling over? Drop us a line, we'd love to help!
09/12/2023
Chicago Underground Film Festival is Sept 13-17! The Beavers of our Design Studio, Dan and Jon, each got an opportunity to design a button for the fest!
09/11/2023
Spooky season is creeping in... don't let October sneak up on you! Start planning your custom, haunted merch. Limited edition seasonal goodies will get your audience, customers, or patrons excited! We love these witchy stickers we made for RADillustrates
09/08/2023
Whether you're promoting a reading program at your library or you are encouraging folks to sign up for membership, buttons, stickers, and pins are an easy way to share a message to your local community... with a fun experience! 📚🌈 Check out how other libraries incorporate buttons and stickers into their activities here:
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Our new Unicorn finish is quickly becoming a fan favorite 🦄 It looks great with a variety of designs and easily elevates any artwork. * We can't wait to see how you use it! Send us a DM or an email to get your wildest Unicorn dreams started today 💫 * #customfinish #unicorn #unicornfinish #holo #holographic #holobutton #pins #pinbackbuttons #pinbacks #pinbackbutton #button #buttons #buttonbadges #pinsofig #pinstagram #pingamestrong #pingame #pincollector #buttoncollector #pinsofinstagram #pinaddict #pincommunity #wearableart #spreadthemessage #spreadawareness #custombuttons #custompins
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Did you know that Busy Beaver also makes custom bottle openers? Don't worry, there's still plenty of time to order yours for National Beer Day on April 7th! * If you're feeling curious, here's a little tutorial to show off how handy they are. With a little keychain attached, you can take them everywhere and they'll always do the trick. * #bottleopener #nationalbeerday #beer #bottlecap #beerday #cheers #pins #pinbackbuttons #pinbacks #pinbackbutton #button #buttons #buttonbadges #pinsofig #pinstagram #pingamestrong #pingame #pincollector #buttoncollector #pinsofinstagram #pinaddict #pincommunity #wearableart #spreadthemessage #spreadawareness #custombuttons #custompins
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Okay, can we get a little applause for the Unicorn finish in the SUNSHINE? 👏🌈 ❤️️ I think we can all agree that it's truly magical and we can't wait to make it available to you all! We promise it's coming SOON so stay tuned on socials for updates or head to https://buff.ly/3JBgvhd to sign up for our newsletter. * Also, shoutout to this wonderful Dead Head + Ben Billington hybrid design created to celebrate him moving on from BBBB! #deadhead #gratefuldead #pins #pinbackbuttons #pinbacks #pinbackbutton #button #buttons #shoplocal #shopsmall #shopwomanowned #custombuttons #graphicdesigncentral #graphicdesigncommunity #artistic #creative #creatives #creativegalgang #artistssupportartists #creativityfound #creativitymatters #makersmovement #printing #customprinting #printingservice #printingservices #printingshop #custom #customproduct #customproducts #custombuttons #custombutton
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Our friends at Fangamer let us play around with our new holographic finish, Unicorn, using some of their incredible game-inspired designs! We love how this one turned out 😍 * For updates on the official release of the Unicorn finish, follow us on all socials and subscribe to our newsletter at https://buff.ly/3JBgvhd! * #pins #pinbackbuttons #pinbacks #pinbackbutton #button #buttons #shoplocal #shopsmall #shopwomanowned #custombuttons #graphicdesigncentral #graphicdesigncommunity #gamer #games #gamernerds #gamingcommunity #creativityfound #creativitymatters #makersmovement #printing #customprinting #printingservice #printingservices #printingshop #custom #customproduct #customproducts #custombuttons #custombutton #promotional #promo #promotionalproducts
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Cheers to another whacky and wild year beyond us...with many more to come! A big thanks to every single person who ordered, collaborated, or connected with us in any way this past year. It seriously means the world to us and reminds us of the absolute joy we get from our work. After all, we wouldn't be here without you ❤️️ Have a wonderful New Year and we'll see you in 2022! Ps, our office will be closed today on 12/31 😊 * #newyear #newyearnewme #2022 #happy2022 #2022goals #newyearseve #newyearsday #newyears #newyears2022 #bye2021 #2022goals #cheers #cheerstoanewyear #atoast #toasttoanewyear #resolutions #pins #pinbackbuttons #pinbacks #pinbackbutton #button #custombuttons #custompins #buttons #buttonbadges #pinsofig #pinstagram #pingamestrong #pingame
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We teamed up with our snarky friends at Smartass & Sass to give the gift of laughter this holiday season! 😂 * Take a look at these cute and laugh-out-loud funny gift label sticker sheets we created for their December subscription box. Which one is your favorite? Tell us in the comments! * #subscriptionbox #subscriptionboxservice #sassy #snarky #sassygifts #snarkygifts #supportwomen #suportfemales #womensupportingwomen #womanowned #femaleowned #creativegalgang #stationery #stationerylove #stationeryaddict #stationerylover #stationeryaddicts #stationeryfinds #giftbox #customprinting #ecofriendly #customstickers #stickerlabels #customgiftlabels #stickerprinting #diecutstickers
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There's still TIME... but the clock is ticking ⏰ Order your custom holiday button cards today!!! We've got great templates to choose from or you can create your very own. Perfect for clients, mailing lists, volunteers, donors, and more. * #holidaycards #holidaycardseason #holiday2021 #christmas2021 #christmas #christmastime #christmasmood #christmasgifts #stationery #christmasstationery #christmascards #giftideasforhim #giftideasforher #giftideasforwork #christmascheer #christmasvibe #christmasmagic #buttons #customprinting #supportsmall #shoplocal #supportlocal #supportwomen #ecofriendly #ecoconscious #gogreen #recycle #design #getcreative #customchristmascards
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We're looking for an experienced part-time accountant to join our amazing team! To inquire more about the position, click this link: https://buff.ly/2zMtBFt 👍 * #chicagojobs #wearehiring #hiring #chicagohiring #jobsearch #chicagojobsearch #hiringnow #smallbusiness #smallbiz #joinourteam #womanownedbusiness #womenownedbusiness #buttons #button #pinbackbuttons #pinbacks
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Want to send a warm and memorable gift to your clients, partners, or staff? Try a Holiday Button Card! We've got a couple ready made options (seen here) or we can help create one from scratch. Anything you need to spread holiday cheer, we've got you 🙂 Order online at https://buff.ly/2Zm2m5e or email us for custom cards! * #corporategifts #corporategiftideas #holidaycards #holidaycardseason #holiday2021 #christmas2021 #christmas #christmasdecor #christmastime #christmasmood #christmasgifts #christmasiscoming #christmaslist #christmasspirit #christmascrafts #christmascountdown #christmasgift #christmasgiftideas #christmascheer #christmasvibe #christmasmagic #buttons #customprinting #supportsmall #shoplocal #supportlocal #supportwomen #shopwomanowned #shopsmall #supportsmall
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Our friends at Chicago Underground Film Festival made these awesome buttons for their annual event coming up on 11/5 through 11/7 at The Logan Theatre and virtually! It features our rare, ultra-special finish we dubbed "Unicorn". It's a metallic-like finish that shines holographic in the light aka SO FREAKING COOL WE CAN BARELY HANDLE IT! 🌈✨ * Thanks CUFF for letting us play with this amazingly fun finish. Go give them a follow on all socials and support local art and organizations by checking out their film festival - tickets available on their site! * #cuff28 #chicagofilmfetival #chicagoevents #whattodoinchicago #chicago #chicagoartists #chicagocreative #chicagoorganzation #chicagoart #chicagocreatives #films #filmfestivals #filmmakers #supportlocal #artists #creatives #supportlocalartists #graphicdesign #graphicdesigndaily #graphicdesigncentral #creativityfound #makersmovement #custombuttons #customprinting #custommerch #custommerchandise
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Everyone have a safe and spooky Halloween weekend! Now get out there and smell some feet (NOT LITERALLY), gets some teats, and have some fun 👻🎃🍬 Design by our Shipping Manager, Grant! * #halloween #halloweendecor #halloweencostume #halloweenparty #trickortreat #halloweeneveryday #halloween2021 #halloweentime #halloweenspirit #halloweenideas #halloweenlife #design #graphicdesign #creativityfound #makersmovement #halloweencountdown #buttons #custombuttons #artwork #creative #graphicdesigndaily
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Since pinback buttons were patented in 1896, people have found many ways to express their life events through buttons. We created the Button Museum to show how people commemorated noteworthy times in their lives by creating and collecting these wearable mementos. The words, artwork, printing style, color, and size were the final result of a vision they wanted to communicate or be a part of. Buttons tell a peoples' history like anything else!The physical museum is located in Busy Beaver Button Co.'s office.
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