About Me

Hello! My name is Jill Hamilton-Krawczyk. I live in an eclectic house in Michigan with my husband and our mischievously adorable black pug named Buddha.

By day, I am the graphic designer at a small university. By night, I design and create pinback buttons. My button designs vary greatly – funny and whimsical, sarcastic and serene, animals and quotes, cameras, pets and much more. I have created countless custom buttons and I offer wholesale pricing for large quantities. I use only professional button machines and quality button parts to make all my items.

It’s kind of crazy how this whole thing got started… a few years ago, my husband asked me what I would like for my birthday. I had always wanted a button machine – I didn't know why – it just sounded fun. He bought me one, I made a few buttons, listed them in my Etsy shop and they sold right away. Pretty soon I was creating new designs and selling them just as quick. I upgraded my machine and added another for larger buttons and pocket mirrors. Recently, I added a third machine – the 1.5 inch square model. I now offer well over 300 different button designs and create all sorts of other button items including necklaces, pocket mirrors, bottle opener/keychains, magnets, cell phone charms, wine charms, earrings, bobby pins, ponytail holders and bookmarks.

I love creating pinback buttons because I can combine my skills as a graphic designer with crafting. Button making is perfect for my busy schedule – if I only have a half hour to spare one day I can still get a lot of items made. Some days I spend all day in my studio making buttons and filling orders… with my little pug at my feet.

Please contact me if you are in need of custom buttons. I can use your existing design or create something for you!

Thanks for visiting my shop and I hope you find something you can't live without!

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Blog: www.jnhkgraphicdesign.blogspot.com
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