How to Make Your Own Custom Photo Button @ Buttons of Hope.com (It's Easy)
We will help you make your own custom photo button just like the one here of Janine that inspired it all.
Personal Note: I talk a lot about Janine Kelker and her picture seems to be everywhere. Who is Janine? There's a good reason for that -- I did not know Janine but after making hundred of buttons I feel like I know her. I made buttons for Janine's family and friends for a MADD Strides for Change Walk & then a Habitat for Humanity build in her honor.
I have become friends with Janine's parents Mary and John. Mary's words inspire me everyday...
"Every time I look in the mirror, Janine is looking back at me on my button. My Husband and I do not leave the house without our buttons. As a parent who has lost a child, my greatest fear is that she will be forgotten."
Read Janine's Behind the Button story here 
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SO WHO IS THIS BUTTON MAN?
So who is this guy Michael Gibbons and what are Buttons of Hope? I think if you watch this video you'll understand my passion and meet some of the people we have helped!
Click on Mike's head to see what people have to say!
So why should I make a custom photo button?
Inspire More | Scribble Less with Buttons of Hope!
You know how it is, the morning of the walk ten minutes before the start and you're hurriedly scribbling the names of loved ones on your back!
At Buttons of Hope we make is super easy for you to make custom photo buttons of all your loved ones before the walk. You know why you're walking ~ now you can proudly show them for WHO!
Less Scribbling....
More Inspiring....
At Buttons of Hope we make is super easy for you to make custom photo buttons of all your loved ones before the walk. You know why you're walking ~ now you can proudly show them for WHO!
Less Scribbling....
More Inspiring....
Buttons of Hope in Southpark Magazine!
I am honored to be chosen as South Park (Charlotte NC) magazine's Snapshot for March 2008! Buttons of Hope is my passion & I hope this helps everyone understand just how powerful custom photo buttons & putting a face on your cause can be!
read the article here | Photo Buttons Focus on People
read the article here | Photo Buttons Focus on People
FIRST | Finding the Perfect Picture
Making your custom photo button
It may take you a bit to find the perfect picture of your loved one or friend -- that one picture that defines them. Be prepared to laugh, smile and maybe even cry a bit while looking through all those computer photos, albums & shoeboxes...but then you see it... THE PERFECT PICTURE!If the photo is on your computer first make a note of the file location and then go to the Create a Button page @ Buttons of Hope and upload the photo.
If you're perfect picture happens to be the old fashioned kind -- no problem simply find a Kinkos (find a store here) and the fine people there will help you scan and save it to a CD which you can then easily upload to your computer...(TIP: while you're at it take 8 or 10 pictures and scan them to the CD too!)
or...
send it to me and I will scan it for you, make your button and return your original photo & a digital version at no cost!
STEP #1 How to upload your photo
Making your Custom Photo Button @ Buttons of Hope.com
Go to the Buttons of Hope Homepage www.buttonsofhope.com & click on Create a Button Now
Now you will be asked to browse (find) your picture on your computer -- click upload
Your picture will show up and you're ready to position and zoom the image
Now you will be asked to browse (find) your picture on your computer -- click upload
Your picture will show up and you're ready to position and zoom the image
STEP #2 How to add text to your photo button
Making your Custom Photo Button @ Buttons of Hope.com
The beautiful face really does say it all - but you may want to add a name or short phrase to make your button truly personal.
And because of some really whiz bang technology we are the only place on the internet where you can add curved text to a button -- so you see more of that pretty face!
What should I say on the button?
In Honor Of, Walking For, In Memory Of,
My Hero...
You have a bunch of font and color options. It's a good idea to outline -- you will really like to results -- !TIP! black or white outline works best with most font colors.
Here's an example of font (sweet as candy) and color (pink) size (medium) outline (white medium) that looks great!
And because of some really whiz bang technology we are the only place on the internet where you can add curved text to a button -- so you see more of that pretty face!
What should I say on the button?
In Honor Of, Walking For, In Memory Of,
My Hero...
You have a bunch of font and color options. It's a good idea to outline -- you will really like to results -- !TIP! black or white outline works best with most font colors.
Here's an example of font (sweet as candy) and color (pink) size (medium) outline (white medium) that looks great!
STEP #3 How to select a charity and check out
Making your Custom Photo Button @ Buttons of Hope.com
Wow that was easy! So now its on to the check out -- here you have a couple of options:
1) SELECT A CHARITY -- $1 from each button is donated to the charity of your choice -- simply choose from the drop down list of charities
2) If you like the idea and your button -- you can easily TELL A FRIEND (or two) a link to your button design will be emailed to your friend(s)
3) DON'T FORGET to add a buttonstix (stand) to your order -- a simple little stand to display your button!
Uploaded with plasq's Skitch!
1) SELECT A CHARITY -- $1 from each button is donated to the charity of your choice -- simply choose from the drop down list of charities
2) If you like the idea and your button -- you can easily TELL A FRIEND (or two) a link to your button design will be emailed to your friend(s)
3) DON'T FORGET to add a buttonstix (stand) to your order -- a simple little stand to display your button!
Uploaded with plasq's Skitch!
STEP #4 How to wait by the mailbox
Making your Custom Photo Button @ Buttons of Hope.com
You won't have to wait long! We'll start working on your custom button right away and you will have your buttons at your door in a couple of days.
We ship by USPS First Class or Priority Mail. If you like we can ship overnight or 20 bucks.
And Each button comes individually packaged and shipped in a bubblewrap envelope...No Scratches -- Beautiful! And you didn't here it from me but you get a FREE Hope button with each photo button ordered! That's Nice!
We ship by USPS First Class or Priority Mail. If you like we can ship overnight or 20 bucks.
And Each button comes individually packaged and shipped in a bubblewrap envelope...No Scratches -- Beautiful! And you didn't here it from me but you get a FREE Hope button with each photo button ordered! That's Nice!
STEP # 4 1/2 How to talk with the owner
Making you Custom Photo Button @ Buttons of Hope.com
I believe these little photo buttons can make a big difference, maybe change the world of fundraising.
So if you love your buttons please tell a friend (or two) & if for any reason you're not overjoyed please tell me -- I will make it right! -- Tell me here Michael Gibbons
So if you love your buttons please tell a friend (or two) & if for any reason you're not overjoyed please tell me -- I will make it right! -- Tell me here Michael Gibbons
I need to go (Back To) STEP #1
I Am Hopelessly Confused &%*!
Blah...Blah...Blah...Are you hopelessly lost and confused?
Click Here to send me a note ~ I run the place I should be able to help you make your button!
Click Here to send me a note ~ I run the place I should be able to help you make your button!
What do you think?
Is Making a Custom Photo Button, Easy?
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thomasz
Interesting lens. Nice info. Posted February 13, 2008 |
