Link to Win: Threadless + Busy Beaver!

Threadless and Busy Beaver have partnered up for a Camp Busy Beaver Giveaway! Have you linked to win yet? @10Fifteen, @ngarlington, @wolfgnards, and @fangamer have linked via Twitter and you should too!
Just link to BusyBeaver.net to enter for your chance to win. No purchase necessary! Three lucky winners will win a Busy Beaver tote bag filled with a Busy Beaver t-shirt and Threadless branded hoodie (including the “Cute Animals Smoking Cigarettes” design shown above), 24 oz thermos, and lunch cooler.

Click here for more details or shop online now at busybeaver.net.

Indianapolis Motor Speedway Buttons Up

The Indianapolis 500 turns 100 this Memorial Day Weekend. Will you be there partyin’ in the Snake Pit?
Long known for drunken debauchery, streaking, and even impromptu mud wrestling, the Snake Pit is now more of a festive party than the Mardi Gras of the Hoosier State. Located in the turn three infield, party goers need a VIP pass to get in. Check out the Snake Pit’s official Facebook page for event details.

Need custom buttons for your next party? Order now at busybeaver.net.

Drink Local! Button Local!

Have you checked out Chicago Craft Beer Week yet? While Busy Beaver is not officially associated with the week long celebration of suds, we have been enjoying the festivities. Several Busy Beavers have been spotted on the town wearing and sharing these custom 1.5-inch buttons:
Be sure to check out the official closing party tomorrow night at Revolution Brewing— you might just spot an intoxicated Busy Beaver.

Need custom buttons for your brewery? Shop now at busybeaver.net.

Link to Win: Camp Busy Beaver Giveaway!

Mornin’ campers! We want to make sure all you Busy Beavers are prepared for the wilds of summer so we’ve partnered up with Threadless for a Camp Busy Beaver Giveaway!

Three lucky winners will win a Busy Beaver tote bag filled with a Busy Beaver t-shirt and Threadless branded hoodie, 24 oz thermos, and lunch cooler.

THE DETAILS:

• Link to Busy Beaver Button Co. on your website, blog, facebook, or twitter to enter for your chance to win. No purchase necessary! Use the HTML code below or link directly to http://www.busybeaver.net

HTML Link with Image
<a href="http://www.busybeaver.net"><img src="http://www.busybeaver.net/WIN/BusyBeaver_234x60.gif" border="0" alt="Busy Beaver Button Co." /></a>

• Make sure to click on your link at least once. That simple click is enough to let us know you’ve linked to the site.
• Three winners will be chosen at random and notified on June 30, 2011.

Don’t have a huge site? No worries! Every link has an equal chance— winners will be chosen without respect to web traffic generated (although a special prize may be in store for the site who sends the most web traffic our way).

Questions? Email orders@busybeaver.net

Button Up! Babies, Brides, and Banjo Players

New Trend: Baby Buttons!

Forget cigars—the newest trend in baby announcements is custom buttons! A recent NYTimes.com article, “My New Kentucky Baby“, featured a toddler who proudly wore an “I’m a big sister” button and Busy Beaver marketing guru, Denise Gibson, recently made these 2.25-inch announcement buttons for her niece, Reagan:

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…Something Buttoned, Something Blue

Are those buttons in her bouquet? Why, yes, they are! Busy Beaver teamed up with designer Love Lulu Mae to create some custom button couture wedding accessories. Maypole Studios provided the amazing photography. Stay tuned for more pics from the bridal button shoot.

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Button Up?

Our favorite banjo playing paper salesman, Andy Bernard, was spotted wearing a custom 2.25-inch button on the season finale of The Office. Miss the episode? Click here to see the button in action. “Andy for Manager?” buttons are on sale now at busybeaver.net.

Museum Monday: Camps!

Did you know every button made by Busy Beaver Button Co. automatically gains entry into the Busy Beaver Button Museum? Check out all of the camps that have buttoned up with Busy Beaver over the past 15 years:

Become part of history! Place your button order now with Busy Beaver Button Co.

Be sure to check back in two weeks for the next installment of Museum Monday.

The Office Season Finale Buttons Up

Did you catch The Office season finale last night? If not, you missed out on Andy Bernard’s campaign button:

So who is your choice for branch manager? While Robert California was a strong candidate, Busy Beaver‘s vote is for Andy— a button-wearing man is a smart man in our book!

Get your own “Andy for Manager?” button now at busybeaver.net.

Revolution Brewing Buttons Up for Chicago Craft Beer Week

Chicago Craft Beer Week is officially upon us!
Revolution Brewing, Busy Beaver’s favorite coup d’état-inspired restaurant and brewery in Logan Square, ordered a custom Button-O-Matic just in time for the festivities. Take a look:

Revolution Brewing is running a series of events throughout Chicago Craft Beer Week including free brewery tours and the week’s closing event “Beer Fistival.” Be sure to stop by for a pint and a turn at the Button-O-Matic. See you there!

Want a custom Button-O-Matic for your upcoming event? Email denise@busybeaver.net for pricing.

Secret Buttons Revealed!

The rumors have been confirmed. Yes, the Busy Beaver 2010 Button-O-Matic series does include two secret buttons:
Lucky button collectors can find these special 1-inch button capsules in button-o-matic machines throughout Chicago. Good luck!

Find a mystery button? Let us know where you found it! Post your pick and location at facebook.com/BusyBeaverButtonCo.

Be Prepared! Buttons Save Lives in the Wilderness

Heading out into the wilderness this summer? 75% of all camp related injuries can be prevented by proper custom button preparation. Ward off mountain lion, bear, and rabid beaver attacks with these helpful button tips:

vintage buttons courtesy of hakes.com

1. Make noise. Wear your button collection on a name badge lanyard. The noise of the buttons clanging together will act as a bear bell, thus scaring away the wild animals.

2. Play dead. Drop to the ground, cover the back of your neck, and don’t move. Maybe the mountain lion just wants to admire your kitten buttons. Lying still will give him a chance to take a look and move on.

3. Fight! If the animal attack is unavoidable, fight back by using your button collection as Chinese throwing stars. A 2.25-inch button in the eye will slow down any angry bear.

4. Buddy System. Just as in button-making, hiking is best done in groups. While you’re fighting off a rabid beaver with your limited edition Chuck Norris button, your friend can run for help.

5. Bandage up. Worst comes to worst, a 1-inch button is a stylish way to fasten a tourniquet.

Always be prepared! Shop now at busybeaver.net to button up in time for the summer.