[PRIME] Buttoneering 2012: Events Schedule Updated!

LexiconGrrl

psychopez wrote: »

Here's the first pass of my button. I'm trying to go for a WTF reaction. Yes, I know the template's still on, that's just there to show what will be visible...

Spoiler:

That's a pretty awesome idea.

Zumanity

What are the rules/regulations on pictures used for the buttons? Do you have to use a personal photo/artwork or can you use a picture found on the internet in your design? Thanks

adias.angel

Risia wrote: »

Just ordered my button + bonus button, and my husband's button. Woo!

I MUST have the Tony Stark one. <3

CaptainTapole

Zumanity wrote: »

What are the rules/regulations on pictures used for the buttons? Do you have to use a personal photo/artwork or can you use a picture found on the internet in your design? Thanks

Honestly, it's a "whatever the bugger you want" kind of thing, Whatever you want with taste that is. Folks will have personal photos ( i.e. JonXP ) some will have photos of celebs or video games. Whatever you believe says "Hi. This is me. In a button."

zerzhul

CaptainTapole wrote: »

Zumanity wrote: »

What are the rules/regulations on pictures used for the buttons? Do you have to use a personal photo/artwork or can you use a picture found on the internet in your design? Thanks

Honestly, it's a "whatever the bugger you want" kind of thing, Whatever you want with taste that is. Folks will have personal photos ( i.e. JonXP ) some will have photos of celebs or video games. Whatever you believe says "Hi. This is me. In a button."

The "with taste" part is up for interpretation. Unless it's severely vulgar, you can put just about anything on a button. Just make something you like.

If you were asking about things like copyright, that's between you and the copyright holder.

CaptainTapole

zerzhul wrote: »

CaptainTapole wrote: »

Zumanity wrote: »

What are the rules/regulations on pictures used for the buttons? Do you have to use a personal photo/artwork or can you use a picture found on the internet in your design? Thanks

Honestly, it's a "whatever the bugger you want" kind of thing, Whatever you want with taste that is. Folks will have personal photos ( i.e. JonXP ) some will have photos of celebs or video games. Whatever you believe says "Hi. This is me. In a button."

The "with taste" part is up for interpretation. Unless it's severely vulgar, you can put just about anything on a button.

I meant that.

jonxp

GIMP TEMPLATE WARNING!

Don't use the template I made for The GIMP anymore. Purebuttons has changed their template, and I can't guarantee that your buttons will be correct.

psychopez

Thanks for the heads up, as I was getting ready to finalize it and send it in today with the old The GIMP template...

kemikal

How long does it usually take for ordered buttons to arrive? I haven't had time to put my design on the PureButtons template yet, and this is my first time buttoneering. Usually I like to learn how to do this stuff myself, but I'm wondering if I should ask someone to help so that I'll actually get my buttons in time. :s

Edit: Nevermind, I just saw the "60-day warning" on the previous page.

zerzhul

kemikal wrote: »

How long does it usually take for ordered buttons to arrive? I haven't had time to put my design on the PureButtons template yet, and this is my first time buttoneering. Usually I like to learn how to do this stuff myself, but I'm wondering if I should ask someone to help so that I'll actually get my buttons in time. :s

Edit: Nevermind, I just saw the "60-day warning" on the previous page.

They have a timeline on their website. I linked to it somewhere in here.

JobiwanKenobi

Due to a general lack of artistic talent I had to phone-a-friend on my buttons... I'm really happy with how the first one is coming along though


Dovah-Kleen! Now with 25% more Fus!

I'll add it to the buttoneering site after I place my order...

Yamara

jonxp wrote: »

GIMP TEMPLATE WARNING! Don't use the template I made for The GIMP anymore. Purebuttons has changed their template, and I can't guarantee that your buttons will be correct.

It might still be okay, if you put in the shipping/comments that you used their old template size. Some other buttons have been submitted with them.

Just got my buttons Thursday: Alice Button Set. I have 100 of Alice, and 50 of each of the others.

jonxp

JobiwanKenobi wrote: »

Due to a general lack of artistic talent I had to phone-a-friend on my buttons... I'm really happy with how the first one is coming along though


Dovah-Kleen! Now with 25% more Fus!

I'll add it to the buttoneering site after I place my order...

I need that button!

lonelyahava

JobiwanKenobi wrote: »

Due to a general lack of artistic talent I had to phone-a-friend on my buttons... I'm really happy with how the first one is coming along though


Dovah-Kleen! Now with 25% more Fus!

I'll add it to the buttoneering site after I place my order...

This button alone is responsible for me not just giving up.

I need this button.

Zumanity

CaptainTapole wrote: »

Zumanity wrote: »

What are the rules/regulations on pictures used for the buttons? Do you have to use a personal photo/artwork or can you use a picture found on the internet in your design? Thanks

Honestly, it's a "whatever the bugger you want" kind of thing, Whatever you want with taste that is. Folks will have personal photos ( i.e. JonXP ) some will have photos of celebs or video games. Whatever you believe says "Hi. This is me. In a button."

zerzhul wrote: »

CaptainTapole wrote: »

Zumanity wrote: »

What are the rules/regulations on pictures used for the buttons? Do you have to use a personal photo/artwork or can you use a picture found on the internet in your design? Thanks

Honestly, it's a "whatever the bugger you want" kind of thing, Whatever you want with taste that is. Folks will have personal photos ( i.e. JonXP ) some will have photos of celebs or video games. Whatever you believe says "Hi. This is me. In a button."

The "with taste" part is up for interpretation. Unless it's severely vulgar, you can put just about anything on a button. Just make something you like.

If you were asking about things like copyright, that's between you and the copyright holder.

Thanks, I'll see if I'll be able to participate in this!

psychopez

So in a flurry of GIMP manulipation I finished my button last night and submitted it. Got my proof today, saw there was something wrong. "Oh, I can fix this..." and realize I didn't save my raw file with all the layers. So I, in fact, cannot fix it.

Meh, guess I don't need to hide the lack of feet behind the DM screen anways...it'll just add to the randomness.

Now the waiting for the buttons begins.

Komi

This is my first PAX, and I think I'm going to do this too. I hope I'm not overwhelming myself, but it just seems like it'll be a great way to meet people and have something to bring back home for memories.

akjak

So this year PureButtons is unwilling to ship buttons to Alaska any way other that UPS... for MORE than the cost of the buttons.

If anyone else is having this problem, http://justbuttons.com actually does free shipping, even to Alaska. There's no coupon, but free shipping > 15% off.

jonxp

akjak wrote: »

So this year PureButtons is unwilling to ship buttons to Alaska any way other that UPS... for MORE than the cost of the buttons.

If anyone else is having this problem, http://www.justbuttons.com actually does free shipping, even to Alaska. There's no coupon, but free shipping > 15% off.

That sucks. Another option (although obviously more convoluted than just getting it shipped straight to you) is to ship them to one of us or your hotel.

zerzhul

akjak wrote: »

So this year PureButtons is unwilling to ship buttons to Alaska any way other that UPS... for MORE than the cost of the buttons.

If anyone else is having this problem, http://www.justbuttons.com actually does free shipping, even to Alaska. There's no coupon, but free shipping > 15% off.

that link doesn't go to a real website.

I'm guessing you meant http://justbuttons.org/

akjak

zerzhul wrote: »

I'm guessing you meant http://justbuttons.org/

Oops, yes I did. Thanks!

akjak

jonxp wrote: »

Another option (although obviously more convoluted than just getting it shipped straight to you) is to ship them to one of us or your hotel.

Yeah, I could have done that, but since other custom button makers are doing sane shipping options, I didn't feel like giving PureButtons my business this year. Last year they accommodated, this year they won't... Pretty bad customer service if you ask me.

Dungeon Mistress

Thats good info akjak. Thank you! Noted for next year.

Komi

Just finished my button. I'm pretty happy with it! o:

Spoiler:

"Komi Soda" is something that's stuck with my name for a while, including in the videos I make. Seemed fitting, and so did Kirby.

I'll be ordering them ASAP.

Fenrisfang

This may have been answered, but I'm going to ask anyway. Has anyone mailed their buttons to their hotel in the past? Just wondering if there were any issues.

My hubby and I are staying at the Paramount Hotel. As we are from Canada, we were thinking of just having our stuff shipped there instead of to our home to save on shipping cost. I think an earlier post said to place the order about a month before PAX and make a note on the order that we are attendees so Purebuttons knows what's up.

We are not that artistic so we are having a friend help us out with our button. I would hate to see him do a bunch of work on it, only to find out that we didn't get the buttons, or that they have had major issues in the past.

Thanks in advance for the advice on this one.

Dungeon Mistress

Fenrisfang wrote: »

Has anyone mailed their buttons to their hotel in the past? Just wondering if there were any issues.

Thanks in advance for the advice on this one.

Call your hotel. Ask them the best way to have something mailed to them and held for you. Some hotels charge a service fee. So ask them what they need and what addresses you should use then contact the button maker and give them all the info.

LewieP's Mummy

Ive sent kinder eggs to my hotel in the past!

alegria

CaptainTapole wrote: »

zerzhul wrote: »

The "with taste" part is up for interpretation. Unless it's severely vulgar, you can put just about anything on a button.

I meant that.

There have been quite a few cartoon penises, last year there was a cartoon penis version of the flying rainbow cat meme (sorry, don't know the real name) and a "hello my name is wingeddildo/wingedillidan" with a line art flying dick. Scantily or snugly clad female characters also show up regularly as well. However, anything that is pornographic is probably not going to be very popular, so I suggest keeping it PG13 rated or very cartoony at a minimum.

As for me, if someone wants to trade me a button that is pornographic (i.e. actual photo of wang, vag, or nip-visible boobs, or even a realistic cartoon of same), I probably won't trade with them because I would just throw that button away anyway - I'm certainly not going to display it on my bag at PAX, and I wouldn't want to have it on display on my button board at home either. Doesn't mean you can't have those things on your button, and I might be the only one to refuse to trade with you, but it's one reaction you'll get so be prepared if you go that route.

Dungeon Mistress

LewieP's Mummy wrote: »

Ive sent kinder eggs to my hotel in the past!

YUM!

Creamsteak

My button is up, though it may be altered slightly soon.

Dungeon Mistress

I just got word that mine are shipping! Im so excited! *bounces*

BrennaCeDria

OMG UPS just get here already!! (Mine are on the truck for delivery today.)

Edit: UPS finally came! Regular buttons on the right (100 total) and bonus buttons on the left (50 total). About 20 remainders from 2010 also available (not pictured). ^_^

Spoiler:

Komi

Okay, Made a slight change to my button and my order is placed! I'm very happy with the end result and now I'm going to just sit and count the days until they arrive.

Spoiler:

Knight_

Mmm, buttons.

Spoiler:

This is my temporary main button. I can't decide if this is what I'm going to go with, since the reference is sort of obscure and also from the HHGTTG movie which even I didn't enjoy much. I really loved the deep thought design though.



Then standard rainbow dash bonus button action. Can't decide which atm.

Versuskid

I just finished my button so excited to get all your guys buttons!

Sleepy Kitty

LexiconGrrl wrote: »

psychopez wrote: »

Here's the first pass of my button. I'm trying to go for a WTF reaction. Yes, I know the template's still on, that's just there to show what will be visible...

Spoiler:

That's a pretty awesome idea.

I think its a great button ... and I must have it

Sleepy Kitty

Fenrisfang wrote: »

This may have been answered, but I'm going to ask anyway. Has anyone mailed their buttons to their hotel in the past? Just wondering if there were any issues.

My hubby and I are staying at the Paramount Hotel. As we are from Canada, we were thinking of just having our stuff shipped there instead of to our home to save on shipping cost. I think an earlier post said to place the order about a month before PAX and make a note on the order that we are attendees so Purebuttons knows what's up.

We are not that artistic so we are having a friend help us out with our button. I would hate to see him do a bunch of work on it, only to find out that we didn't get the buttons, or that they have had major issues in the past.

Thanks in advance for the advice on this one.

As a fellow Canadian ( Toronto , Ontario ) both hubby and I pay the shipping to our house for a few reasons :

- We are not worries about the added weight in our luggage upon flying to Seattle
- We want to see the buttons before hand , in case a : we are unhappy with them and want to make another button or love them and want to order more
- we also pre package the buttons into smaller ziplock bags so they are easier to carry around the convention and there never seems to be enough time during the weekend at the hotel or convention for this sort of thing.

Good luck with whatever option you choose, and hopefully we'll catch each other to trade pins .

jonxp

You guys are just dead-set on me not being able to show this site as part of my portfolio, aren't you?

zerzhul

jonxp wrote: »

You guys are just dead-set on me not being able to show this site as part of my portfolio, aren't you?

Hey now, user generated content isn't your fault! just put that on your resume

Optimusbry

Decided to scrap my old buttons and do some nicer ones

Spoiler:

Anyone who gets the Ghibli Panda will also get a special prize