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Busy Beaver Buttons & Merch @busybeaverbuttonco.bsky.social · 4h

Buttons are self-expression you can wear, and finding your people who get it? That's community. What's on your jacket this season? Tell us below!

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Busy Beaver Buttons & Merch @busybeaverbuttonco.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

☁️ Turn your stickers into dreamy polaroids. Artwork by Cry Queen.

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Busy Beaver Buttons & Merch @busybeaverbuttonco.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

That favorite photo of your pup, the sketch that's been tucked in your notebook for months, or the logo for the project you keep meaning to launch, any of it can become a button, sticker, or magnet. No design degree required. What are you making next? Tell us in the comments!

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Busy Beaver Buttons & Merch @busybeaverbuttonco.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

From an idea to something you can hold in your hand: that's the magic of a button! 🪄 Here's a behind-the-scenes look at our featured artist @starshapedpress.bsky.social and her matte button being pressed. Her "Made with Human Intelligence" design ships free with every order while supplies last!

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Busy Beaver Buttons & Merch @busybeaverbuttonco.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Beam us up, Chicago! William Shatner is bringing his brand-new heavy metal band to Riot Fest this Sunday. Who will be repping their favorite Star Trek crew member button in the pit? 🖖

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Busy Beaver Buttons & Merch @busybeaverbuttonco.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

🐾 Big thanks to One Tail at a Time for the fantastic review and for the kind words! We're paws-itively grateful to have you as a customer.

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Busy Beaver Buttons & Merch @busybeaverbuttonco.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

We love a cute, colorful magnet that can solve problems! This one flips from Dirty to Clean, so you never have to wonder "wait, did we already run this?" again. 🍽️🦫 Made by Little Kerning House.

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Busy Beaver Buttons & Merch @busybeaverbuttonco.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Today we're talking about activist Randy Wicker of Underground Uplift Unlimited, the East Village button shop that helped fuel 1960s counterculture in New York City. We're honored to feature his story in our book Button Power! 📖🦫

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Busy Beaver Buttons & Merch @busybeaverbuttonco.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Meet Jen Farrell, our featured artist! She's been setting type by hand for decades at @starshapedpress.bsky.social, her Chicago letterpress shop, using only antique wood and metal type. Get a FREE "Made with Human Intelligence" button with every order! 🦫

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Set By Hand: An Interview with Letterpress Printer Jen Farrell

Meet Jen Farrell, the letterpress printer behind Chicago's Starshaped Press. A Q&A on antique type, community, and craft that takes time.

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Busy Beaver Buttons & Merch @busybeaverbuttonco.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Bumper stickers to change your perception. Fresh designs from Psychedelic Archives. 🌈

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Busy Beaver Buttons & Merch @busybeaverbuttonco.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

It's National Food Bank Day! Let's work together to build a stronger, well-fed community. Please consider donating to Greater Chicago Food Depository or your local food pantry. Every contribution helps ensure our neighbors have access to nutritious meals. 🌰🦫

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Busy Beaver Buttons & Merch @busybeaverbuttonco.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Great causes deserve great merch. We're proud to help changemakers spread the word, one button at a time.

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Busy Beaver Buttons & Merch @busybeaverbuttonco.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Summer might not last forever, but our stickers are here to stay! Sand, sun, or splash zone, they’re durable, waterproof, and ready for every adventure. ☀️

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Busy Beaver Buttons & Merch @busybeaverbuttonco.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

These magnets hold more than grocery lists and takeout menus. They add color, charm, and character to any magnetic surface, and are built to last! 🧲🌆📻

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Busy Beaver Buttons & Merch @busybeaverbuttonco.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Happy National Women's Equality Day! Christen breaks down the history of this "ERA YES" button and the Equal Rights Amendment in our latest video.

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Busy Beaver Buttons & Merch @busybeaverbuttonco.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

We'll take "Beaver Approved Merch" for 100. 🦫💡 Bumper Sticker by Eric W Lee

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Busy Beaver Buttons & Merch @busybeaverbuttonco.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Metro steals the spotlight with these gold holographic stickers! 🌈 Get 20% off Holographic finishes with code HOLOBACK20. Don't wait, this sale ends tomorrow! hubs.li/Q04hBl5S0

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Busy Beaver Buttons & Merch @busybeaverbuttonco.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Ready to make your merch sparkle? Take 20% off all custom holographic products! 🦄🪩🌈 Use code HOLOBACK20 at checkout – sale ends August 21! hubs.li/Q04hBl5S0

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Busy Beaver Buttons & Merch @busybeaverbuttonco.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Black cats deserve a round of a-paws. Happy National Black Cat Appreciation Day! 🖤🐾

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Busy Beaver Buttons & Merch @busybeaverbuttonco.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Back to school season is around the corner! 🎒✏️ From custom buttons for class pride, stickers for spirit, and pens for everyday essentials, we make everything you need to start the year off right.

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Busy Beaver Buttons & Merch @busybeaverbuttonco.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Getting ready for your next election? 🗳️ Whether you're running for office, backing a ballot measure, or driving voter turnout, the right campaign materials matter. Learn more about campaign merch and create yours today: hubs.li/Q04rVHTf0

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Busy Beaver Buttons & Merch @busybeaverbuttonco.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Happy National Book Lovers Day! 📚🦫 Celebrate by picking up a good book at your local public library or independent bookshop!

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Busy Beaver Buttons & Merch @busybeaverbuttonco.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Raise a glass, it's International Beer Day! These bottle opener keychains are made from recycled U.S. steel and are built to last. Pop one into your merch lineup today! 🍻

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Busy Beaver Buttons & Merch @busybeaverbuttonco.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Stickers that come alive after dark! Made for Myopic Books, they’re perfect for laptops, water bottles, or tucked into your favorite read. 📚🌙 Ready to make your own? Visit our website to get started!

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Busy Beaver Buttons & Merch @busybeaverbuttonco.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

In 1901, Roney's Boys became the first known band to promote themselves with buttons. 125+ years later, bands are still doing it! Christen has all the details on the very first band button.

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Busy Beaver Buttons & Merch @busybeaverbuttonco.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Lemon Shake-Ups. Cotton candy. Deep fried everything. These magnets are packed with all the state fair magic! Catch us at the fairgrounds this season. 🎡🦫 Designs by United State of Indiana

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Busy Beaver Buttons & Merch @busybeaverbuttonco.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Custom stickers for the American Camp Association of Illinois! 🏕️ Made for cabin walls, water bottles, journals, and everywhere in between.

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Busy Beaver Buttons & Merch @busybeaverbuttonco.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

🎈🦫 The pin-back button turns 130 today! We're celebrating with 20% off, today & tomorrow only. We made a special button honoring the original 1896 patent from Whitehead & Hoag — the design that started it all! Save 20% with code BUTTON20: hubs.li/Q03xMGg90

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Busy Beaver Buttons & Merch @busybeaverbuttonco.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Happy National Tattoo Day! 🖤 We turned artwork by two incredibly talented tattoo artists into stickers. Squid by Erin Bennett of Thistle and Ivy Tattoo, bird by Jeremy Golden 🦑🐦‍⬛ Got a design of your own? Let's bring it to life!

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Busy Beaver Buttons & Merch @busybeaverbuttonco.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

We made buttons for Mosswood Meltdown 🪳 Thrilled to sponsor Oakland's beloved punk fest, returning July 18-19 to Mosswood Park and hosted by the one and only John Waters featuring sets from Iggy Pop, Bikini Kill, and more. Who will be with us in the pit?! Artwork by Janelle Blarg 🎨

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Busy Beaver Buttons & Merch @busybeaverbuttonco.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Did you know the button as we know it today has only existed since 1896? 👀 Christen breaks down the early designs and the patent that started it all!

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Busy Beaver Buttons & Merch @busybeaverbuttonco.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

We love a button that lets your interests speak for themselves.🐴 By Pony Up By Audrey

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Busy Beaver Buttons & Merch @busybeaverbuttonco.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

🍄🐌 Step away from the screen and into the woods... we're spotlighting an artist who believes in the power of analog art! Get a FREE sticker sheet designed by Rachal A Duggan of RADIllustrates with every order this month! hubs.li/Q04mg9DT0

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Busy Beaver Buttons & Merch @busybeaverbuttonco.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

🏕️ This display pack captures that rustic-camp-cool aesthetic that Camp Wandawega does so well. Pin 'em to your bag, your jacket, your bunkhouse wall — wherever you want a piece of that retro summer energy.⛺️ #ParksAndRecMonth

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Busy Beaver Buttons & Merch @busybeaverbuttonco.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

This pigeon is ready for the long weekend. Have a safe and happy Fourth of July! 🌭 Sticker by Eric W Lee.

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Busy Beaver Buttons & Merch @busybeaverbuttonco.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Who doesn't love some new swag on their birthday? Buttons for the GOAT: Girl and The Goat! 🎂🐐

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Busy Beaver Buttons & Merch @busybeaverbuttonco.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Celebrate with your community and wear your pride with buttons! 🏳️‍🌈🫶

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Busy Beaver Buttons & Merch @busybeaverbuttonco.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

We're at @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social conference now through June 29 in booth #1642 with a special Button Museum pop-up. Come say hello! 📚 #ALAAC26

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Busy Beaver Buttons & Merch @busybeaverbuttonco.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Shoutout to @chicagomusicexchange for these stunning enamel pins and backer card! ⚡️🐺 We love seeing our customers bring their bold ideas to life. Feeling inspired? Now's the perfect time to turn your design into a pin. Save 10% during our Enamel Pin Sale through Friday! hubs.li/Q03XS-SQ0

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Busy Beaver Buttons & Merch @busybeaverbuttonco.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

For Pride Month, we're sharing a few vintage Pride buttons from our Button Museum 🌈 Long before mainstream acceptance, buttons helped LGBTQIA+ folks show solidarity, visibility, and community. We love honoring that history. Check them out!

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Taking Pride in our Buttons and Stickers

Button and stickers are a great way to express yourself and we're proud to work with so many amazing LGBTQ+ organizations from all over the country.

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Busy Beaver Buttons & Merch @busybeaverbuttonco.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Creativity is worth celebrating and protecting. Custom stickers from the minds at @harebrained.bsky.social ✏️

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Busy Beaver Buttons & Merch @busybeaverbuttonco.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

The Chicago Tribune talked to our own Christen Carter about the Obama Presidential Center's button collection! We'll be making buttons on-site during Grand Opening Weekend. We can't wait for an incredible weekend of music, culture, storytelling, and community on Chicago's South Side!

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At the Obama Presidential Center, political button collectors find a new home for their obsession

The Obama Presidential Center opening this week in Chicago features a display fit for some of the country’s most die-hard obsessives: political button collectors.

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Busy Beaver Buttons & Merch @busybeaverbuttonco.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Bet you can't watch this video without wanting to run outside... Christen has the scoop on how streaking caused a phenomenon and an entire button movement! 🏃 #letsgostreaking

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Busy Beaver Buttons & Merch @busybeaverbuttonco.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Enamel pins are 10% off — but only through June 26! Get a quote today and use code PINTIME10 to secure your discount. Offer ends Friday, June 26! hubs.li/Q03XS-SQ0

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Busy Beaver Buttons & Merch @busybeaverbuttonco.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Get a FREE Happy Impulse button pride button with every order while supplies last! A little gift from us to you. 🏳️‍🌈🩷

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Busy Beaver Buttons & Merch @busybeaverbuttonco.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

This whimsical zodiac magnet from gentle thrills is full of charm and infinite Gemini energy ♊🧲

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Busy Beaver Buttons & Merch @busybeaverbuttonco.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Turn your illustrations into die-cut stickers and watch your art take on a whole new life. 🍊✊ These designs by @moonymade.bsky.social are bold, vibrant, and fun pieces of shareable artwork. What are you creating? Drop it in the comments!

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Busy Beaver Buttons & Merch @busybeaverbuttonco.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Got something to say? Put it on a bumper sticker. 🚗 Designs by Loose Standards Department

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Busy Beaver Buttons & Merch @busybeaverbuttonco.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

We make sticker sheets, bumper stickers, and die-cut stickers built to last. Choose your shape, size, and finish — we'll handle the durability. Learn why laminated stickers are worth it: hubs.li/Q04gPWD20

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Busy Beaver Buttons & Merch @busybeaverbuttonco.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈🦫 At Busy Beaver, we celebrate love, diversity, and inclusion all year long. Here’s to showing up, supporting one another, and being proud of who you are — today and every day.

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