Articles by Jerod Morris
The History of the Flipbook
What is a Flip Book?
A flipbook is a series of sketches, pictures, or drawings that vary slightly from one page to the next. When viewed in quick succession, the illusion of a “motion picture” is created.
Usually a bounded pad of paper or photographs are used to create a flipbook, however there are many other ways [...]
Browns Rookie RB May Take Job From Starter
(This article has been reprinted with permission from Midwest Sports Fans and is part of the “Hot Button” series sponsored by American Button Machines.)
One of the most interesting stories to come out of Cleveland Browns training camp this year has been the unexpected emergence of 6th round draft pick James Davis as a potentially integral [...]
Instructions for Making Buttons
The first thing to understand about making buttons is that…it’s easy! Seriously. Don’t be intimidated. The process is not difficult, the machines are easy to use, and you are limited only by your creativity. Plus, the final product can be fun, sentimental, humorous, whimsical, lucrative, promotional…whatever you want it be!
Fun, Fun, Fun Summertime Uses for Button Making
Now that we are smack-dab in the middle of the summer, this seems like as good a time as any to discuss a few summertime uses for buttons…and even a Fall back-to-school use or two.
So what are some ways that button making especially useful during the summer?
Summer Camp
Do you help run a summer camp or [...]
The Joy of Making Fabric Buttons, Pinback Buttons, and Photo Buttons
Making buttons is an engaging and entertaining experience, made all the more enjoyable by the fact that you end up with useful products once you are done. Whether you are looking to fundraise for a cause you believe in, promote a campaign, or show support for a person, band, or team, buttons are a terrific solution.

