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March Madness? How About…March Magnets!?

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As you may have noticed, the calendar recently flipped to March. For sports fans, that means one thing: March Madness!

March Madness is, of course, the annual NCAA men’s basketball tournament. Played over the course of three weekends, it is renowned for drama, Cinderella stories, and some of the most exciting finishes sports has to offer.

But we have something even more exciting planned for March. Well, maybe it’s not quite that exciting, but I bet some of you will definitely like it more than basketball:

March Magnets!

Here’s how March Magnets will work: if you buy 100 1” magnet sets, you will receive a free Magneta-Snap pendant (normally $11.95). All you have to do is enter code MSP at checkout!

We know how many of you are curious about the Magneta-Snap pendants that have taken the ABM world by storm. This is a great way for you to be able to try them out when you get a product that has so many varied uses, like the magnets.

And note: we are setting up March Magnets specifically as a way to thank those of you who read our blogs, subscribe to our newsletters, and follow us on Facebook and Twitter. So…thank you!

And what can you do with your magnets and Magneta-Snap pendant? Well, why not combined March Madness and March Magnets? Create a 1″ button for your favorite team, slap a magnet on the back of it, and then snap it right into the pendant for wearing on a necklace. You’re ready to support your team!

Which brings up a great question: who is your favorite team? Anyone have an especially strong rooting interest this March?

 

Brighid Brown – Director of Blogging and All Things Cool at ABM

First Earth Day Celebrated with Buttons!

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Hey, check out this pin on Pinterest: 1966, Brand campaigned to have NASA release the then-rumored satellite image of the entire Earth as seen from space. He distributed buttons for 25 cents each asking, “Why haven’t we seen a photograph of the whole Earth yet?” He thought the image of our planet might be a powerful symbol. In 1968, a NASA astronaut took the photo and in 1970 Earth Day began to be celebrated.

Earth Day

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

http://pinterest.com/pin/387872586627196867/

Brighid Brown – Director of Blogging and All Things Cool at ABM

Video Tutorial: How To Make Flashing LED Buttons

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The latest addition to our line of fun and innovative button making products are our flashing LED buttons.

We released them just before Christmas, and demand absolutely shot through the roof. We’ve been able to get restocked a bit now that the new year has come (order here), and we also have a new resource to help you out when using them.

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Surprise your special someone with a heart-shaped button for Valentine’s Day!

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Don’t look now, but Valentine’s Day is almost exactly a month away.

That’s right, you’ve barely had a chance to take a breath from the wild and crazy Thanksgiving-Christmas-New Years triumverate that ends the year before the first big holiday of the new year is just around the corner. (And, *ahem*, guys…we’re really talking to you here. We know the ladies know that Valentine’s Day is on its way. So make sure that you do too.)

The question is: what can you do for your special someone this year that will be sweet, sentimental, and original? Luckily, we’re here to help. And the answer is our heart accent rings, which enable you to make lovely heart-shaped buttons for Valentine’s Day!

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Exciting New Video AND New Product Announcement!

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Not long ago we introduced you to the newest addition to our robust line of cutters. The  Dynamo Hand-Held Graphic Punch Cutter has been all the rage ever since we added it, and now you can actually see why instead of us just telling you why.

We now have a video showing the Dynamo Cutter in action.

So if you are on the fence about buying or, or if you just want see one of the best cutters on the market in action, go view the video: click here to view video.

But wait…there’s more!

ABM is launching an exciting new product in 2-3 weeks. We can’t tell you exactly what it is yet, but let’s just that you shouldn’t blink…because it will be here in a flicker of time.

No, really, it’ll be here in a flash. Then we can tell you about it.

What? You can’t wait to find out? Just be patient, dear button making friend. We’ll soon enlighten you with what it is. And we’re pretty sure you’ll love it. 🙂

It’s definitely one of the brightest button making ideas we’ve ever come across!

So stay tuned…

Brighid Brown – Director of Blogging and All Things Cool at ABM

Happy National Button Day!

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I bet you didn’t realize – in the midst of your Thanksgiving Day preparations and early Christmas shopping – that another important holiday had snuck up on you. But it has.

National Button Day!

Yes, every November 16th is indeed our national day of making, celebrating, and enjoying the wonderful world of buttons.

And of course you just know that we cannot let an important day like this go by without recognizing it, wishing you a happy National Button Day, and providing a few suggestions for how to celebrate.

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Introducing the Dynamo Hand-Held Graphic Punch Cutter

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There are few moments that bring us more genuine excitement than introducing a new feature or product.

Recently, we’ve introduced new features like this super-special PayPal checkout option (with no payments and no interest for 6 months!) and new products like the ultra-fun and versatile Magneta-Snaps™ and Clix™.

And today, we have another new product to introduce.

Say hello to the Dynamo Hand-Held Graphic Punch Cutter!

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