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Mask Tags - Make a Statement, Stay Safe
Masks have become a part of our daily lives and if you're like most who wear them daily, you are probably amassing quite a collection in the search for something that passes for cute. Masks are the new "must have" accessory of 2020 and we're all looking for a way to make them as fun as possible and yes, dare we say, even a little bit fashionable. As advocates of safety, Team ABM does our part by wearing masks daily so it has become a mission of ours to find a way to help them express our personality and match our wardrobes with a bit...
Photo Buttons Show the Smile Behind the Mask - Button Making Ideas From ABM
Wearing a mask is unfortunately unavoidable these days in most public settings. One of the biggest obstacles to overcome is how we communicate with each other without being able to express ourselves through all important facial expressions. It is just in my nature, as it is for many, to smile as I pass someone, even if it's a stranger. That smile could change the tone of the day for someone you meet but if they can't see your face, how will they ever know you are trying to share that sensational smile? Someone told me that one of the saddest...
Wedding Button Ideas to Make That Special Day Perfect!
The uses for wedding buttons are truly endless and with the season upon us, we turned to the amazingly creative minds in The Pinback Button Making Community to find the best of the best and we were not disappointed by the response! From save the dates to reception, we have something for every step of the process and we are bringing them to you here to help make your special day button-tastic! Let's start from the beginning - save the dates! What is the most convenient way to make sure you don't forget an event? Hang the reminder on your...
Button Making Ideas by ABM - Spotlight On Badge Reels!
Button Making Ideas by ABM spotlights some of the greatest projects that are shared in The Pinback Button Making Community on Facebook. This week, we take a look at Regina Greco and her very popular Badge Reels! In today's society, most of us have an ID that we need to keep handy be it for work, school, church, conventions or any of the many other places we go. Badge reels keep them super handy and convenient while saving you from spending tons of time searching through that seemingly bottomless bag or briefcase looking for that little plastic, but oh so important,...
Button Making Ideas by ABM - Alcohol Ink Buttons
Button Making Ideas by ABM works hard to bring you the best the button biz has to offer and every week we bring you one special button project that was shared in The Pinback Button Making Community and stands out from the crowd. This week, those special buttons belong to Diana Dumitru and her alcohol ink designs. Diana has always had a love for the special and unique effect achieved by the use of alcohol inks so when she started making buttons it was a natural fit to marry her two passions into one great idea. The result is nothing...