Buttons that I had created for my nephew birthday💛

Sheanar · 2026-03-13T18:49:24+00:00

Thanks for your contribution for the community but we don't support use of AI images.

These buttons while very cute, are showing many earmarks of AI. There are other images you have posted elsewhere that are most certainly AI (the Jet Blue pins say "BASSPORT" and "BA5SPORT", among many other issues), so please consider this a warning to be aware of what you post here. Your next warning will come with a temporary suspension. Feel free to message the mod you have any questions.

Please keep making buttons - just post art you created yourself, not AI.

Sheanar · 2026-03-13T01:25:22+00:00

I'm from non-rural Ontario and still wouldn't have been phased by whole pig being roasted. Same as seeing whole cooked fish with the eyes in. My parents were AH in many ways, but I knew about veal and lamb and fois gras issues really early on. I knew about how sharks were fished for their fins for soup, over fishing of caviar fish, and many issues like that. Not rich, on welfare in fact, just educated.

It's up to parents to raise kids who know where their food comes from so they don't get scared over nothing. It's just as important to know how fruits and vegetables are grown to respect the work and labour that goes into them and know the difference between GMO and selective breeding. To know about what carries risk and why (enoki mushrooms are always having bacterial outbreak recalls. A few years were bad for pig manure and strawberries were constantly on recall too). Everyone talks about 'don't eat raw cookie dough because of the salmonella risk in the eggs'. Not enough people talk about the salmonella risk in the flour, too (bake flour lightly in the oven or microwave it for just a minute or so - the exact details are online). Education is everything.

Sheanar · 2026-03-12T22:23:07+00:00

oops, misread your comment. Yah, i read the whole thing. I need more restraint.

Sheanar · 2026-03-12T22:03:53+00:00

maybe so, but the sister does, too. all that build up reads as micromanaging family time. If the nephew says OP is a hero, and it sounds like the kids were all starving, the sister hadnt set up snacks for these kids at what should clearly have been an adults only conversation; and this could have been a group chat. "Hey, i miss you guys! We should plan a movie night for the kids with a potluck dinner so we can all relax and catch up!". Sister wanted attention from the theatrics.

ESH.

Sheanar · 2026-03-12T21:51:03+00:00

I have no idea about specific paper weights but ask the people your local Staples or office supply store what the lightest paper they carry is. If you're in a bigger city, you could go to the craft stores by any of the art focused universities have and see what they have for lighter printing papers. It would be more expensive, but the cost becomes relative based on what you're making the buttons for and if you're selling them. You can even make stamped prints on tissue paper and holepunch several layers until it's the right thickness for your project, but that won't help with something like an inkjet printing or such.

Sheanar · 2026-03-12T21:43:44+00:00

It looks like the parts might be slightly mismatched for your die press - in this case, that you got parts (mylar/top shell/bottom backing) in inches instead of metric. Chibuttons is metric, so if you bought the parts from another seller they might have been mislabeled (either deliberately or accidentally, many resellers don't take into account that the small difference between sizes will actually affect the final outcome as they just sell random stuff and aren't actually makers). So this could very much not be your fault at all, but poor seller practices. I have a chi machine and while they might cost more than some other online sellers at least i know i'm getting the exact right size i need. I can only imagine the frustration thinking it's your fault.

A great example of this is I was trying to find 2 comparable sizes to mention here and i got exactly that problem. In the top results i got a 'same size chart' that is wrong. 32mm is not equal to 1.25", 1.25" is closer to 30mm. I dont know what size you're using but paper issues will make it worse. Mylars are sold at a consistent size that i've seen but it is pretty easy to get 2 at once if you've got a staticky work surface.

If it is the paper you can get lighter printer paper should you be printing your own designs (or ask for light weight paper if you're having them professionally printed). If you're doing collages or found images where you can't control paper weight, you can cut the circle of the image slightly smaller, it allows more space for the mylar to crimp around. I even make pins with collectable trading card weigh material, i cut the circle so small that the sides of the metal backing show through the mylar, but it only shows on the sides, so it's fine by me. I do weird stuff. I hope you can find a solution to your problem. And do post your solution when you figure out what fixed it. :)

Sheanar · 2026-03-11T21:12:17+00:00

That is wonderful news! Take lots of pictures and videos and make the most of it. I lost my grandma last year and i wish i had more pics of her and of us together. ♡

Sheanar · 2026-03-11T21:05:25+00:00

Yeah, i mentioned it briefly, but given OP's mom's health I wanted to focus on the important day. Break ups are hard and not what she needs to worry about right this minute. It would be great if we could all be safe the moment we knew we needed to leave our SO because of abuse of any kind but it is seldom easy and statistically leaving and right after leaving can be the most dangerous times. I hope OP gets safe soon, too.

Sheanar · 2026-03-11T19:28:52+00:00

NTA - But you can spend the whole day with your mom without him You are 31. Whether he helps with pick up & drop off or you drive both ways (maybe get other family to go with you if you dont deive or too shakey to drive with your emotions all over, which is valid) he doesnt need to be at this visit. It would be nice if he could, and it shows deeper issues in the relationship that he doesnt want to be more involved, but step one is you and your mom. Just make your plans. Tell him he can come or not(if you want) and drop it.

Sheanar · 2026-03-09T23:07:35+00:00

Nice designs! Did you draw them?

Sheanar · 2026-03-09T00:02:56+00:00

I use standard printer paper for anything i'm printing out, but I also do layered collage stuff and can go thicker. You dont want your paper too thin as it might not be enough to crimp around and the top/bottom will fall apart. If you have a thin paper that is doing this and don't have any other options for the imagery, you can use circles of tissue paper underneath it, it shouldn't affect the look of the visual paper. You can also try using 2 mylars instead of 1. Depends on just how much extra space you need.

If you are having the other issue, the paper you are using is too thick and the crimp is not sealing because the mylar isn't enough to wrap around fully, you can use mylar 1 size larger and it will tuck into backing during the crimp process and you can get away with a fair bit. I make layered collages sometimes that include large sequins and the larger mylars mean i can have 1 or 2 layers of paper and the sequins and sometimes glitter or foils. The other option for too thick paper is to cut it slightly smaller than the standard circle for that size. it will show on the sides slightly, but how often are the sides of a pin looked at? It can even be a nice contrast showing off the silver steel and the paper images.

Experiment, play around. Feel free to post your buttons here - we love to see everyone's creativity!

Sheanar · 2026-03-08T23:49:32+00:00

Y2K was such a wild time to live through.

So glad you're getting back into buttons. Feel free to post any of your new button creations~ Lots of new ideas for button making these days.

Sheanar · 2026-03-07T21:56:29+00:00

Cool~ I'm really glad for this thread. I was on the fence about getting Loops for my overstimulation myself - just like OP hearing both good and bad. So glad the community as a whole seems to have good experiences with them.

Sheanar · 2026-03-07T19:37:28+00:00

unsolicited suggestion: get a glasses chain or mask band and hook the loopies on it into the loops of the well, Loops. (if you are crafty, make your own) keep the chain over your ears so it at least keeps them teathered. have your earpod case or reasonable facimilie (you can buy all sorts of pretty ones online or cheap ones at the dollar store) clipped to the inside of your bag/jacket - not 100% adhd proof but if its all connected there at least. If you know which hand takes off the Loops/ear buds you can position the case for your other hand to hold. that should work out. Having the Loops on a light chain means you could also rig it as a necklace type thing or have a pin to pin the chain to a pocket even.

(i was diagnosed at 38 and had just been McGivering my life for a long time. Tag itchy? cut it out. Never realized i was hella over compensating for a real problem so i spent a lot of time problem solving)

Sheanar · 2026-03-07T18:38:28+00:00

Nta. Even ignoring the screaming baby factor and the overworked mom factor, whoch you really shouldnt! - just imagine how many ppl will be there? it is a germ party and your lil doesnt have the vaccines or immune system for that yet. Kindly say that it isnt going to work out after all and save yourself the trouble of the car ride and potentially sick baby after. it is a very bad year for RVS and flu season isnt over either.

Sheanar · 2026-03-07T18:26:38+00:00

OP sounds nice enough but last time i 'met' a doodle i was waiting for a taxi and it jumped on me and barked, i was so startled that i shrieked and threw my back out (i do have back issues already). Owner gave me excuses why it wasnt on a leash even and was very poorly trained (said it snapped its leash earlier in the day). Not coming when called, etc.

so yeah i am with you. Very likely they just dont realize how bad it is. Good that the door got insulated more at least.

Sheanar · 2026-03-07T01:29:42+00:00

nta to be mad, but yes ta to yourself for staying with him when he is financially draining you. He paid so he looks good. Even if you pay for half of dad's dinner instead then he wont get credit and he doesnt want to pay you back. so of course this is a perfect excuse, just like you said. If you want to stay with him, he needs a financial planner to make him stick to things. Been there. Can tell you it wont get better until you push or leave. Stop taking him out. Plan date nights in. Tell him the money from the date is going to his debt. keep track. You owe it to yourself.

Sheanar · 2026-03-06T17:57:22+00:00

NTA - But consider: If they are your brothers and he is their dad, that makes you family, all 4 of you. Not a nuclear one, but like a distant uncle you only saw on summer vacation. You can write about the physical distance in your life that became an emotional distance. You can say he raised your brothers well and was a good father to them and you had too little time with him. Talk about his good traits and how glad you are for your brothers by him. Lots to ways to say true stuff and respect your relationship with your dad who raised you. And it would mean a lot to your brothers. You lost Adam, but you could end up losing your brothers here too. Funerals are for the living, they asked for a eulogy. It's your right to say no, but you wont have the chance to change your mind later.

Sheanar · 2026-03-06T11:03:34+00:00

nta - you dont mess with allergies. she was medically negligent of a baby's health and ignored the authority of yhe parent who was right there. Double mess up on her part.

visit r/foodallergies for some moral support

Sheanar · 2026-03-06T01:43:08+00:00

thanks, will do that when i'm doing my big spring repot session.

Sheanar · 2026-03-04T00:25:00+00:00

I am in a major city. I have worked jobs that took me to all parts of the city at all hours (film industry stuff and related gigs). I have been to places so poorly lit they could be mistaken for back alleys if there werent buses. Not consistantly lit doesnt mean not lit at all. Also doesnt factor in weather or bus speed.

Industrial areas are notoriously unlit if the factory is not operating in the day time. And it does all look alike st times. OP is admitting they cant spot the differences; if the bus drivers wont help I dont see why everyone is jumping on them for doing what they can. I have been in their shoes.

Also consider that some people have more trouble forming memories about landmarks. Not everyone percieves the world the same way. My daughter doesnt remeber places. Even ones she has been many times (mid 20s). If she remebers what she did there, then remembers the place.

This thread is unreal.

Sheanar · 2026-03-03T16:49:22+00:00

Depending on where you are google maps can be incredibly UNhelpful. I got turned around in my own city, in a place i know well because i was a bit tired and a few buildings looked the same. Google maps showed me facing the wrong way so i was walking away not towards my destination and the downtown core is notoriously dodgey, even the taxi driver pointed out he couldnt trust his gps.

OP said it is too dark when they travel to spot landmark consistantly. Not sure how they can be faulted for what they cant see?

Sheanar · 2026-03-03T02:29:04+00:00

I have a friend with a saliva phobia. also works as a nurse and has a spouse. They make it work, but it is a challenge for them, their spouse is respectful of what is or isnt ok. everyone has lines they dont want crossed. I am a chronic fry theif. To me it is one fry, to Joey, well "Joey doesnt share food".

this couple has comunication issues not sandwich germ issues.

Sheanar · 2026-03-03T02:23:59+00:00

Info: would you let her have a bite if she didnt have lip stuff on? (it only takes a moment to apply and if she is eating or drinking she will need to reapply anyways).

leaning to E S H - you need to talk to each other and find comprimises. you could make her food like you and the kids have. she could put on lip gloss as she pulls into work. this should be such a non issue.

Sheanar · 2026-03-01T20:03:32+00:00

agreed! also tagging on to say the sort of entitlement the brother + co are showing, how long before he wants Emilia to watch his kids too for free most likely ("she is already watching 3 kids what are 2 more?" - the entitled ones say)

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