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Buttonology Launch Blueprint cover

Buttonology

Make and sell custom button pins at fairs, events, and by custom order. Ages 12 and under.

Budget

Budget list

~$63

Happizza Button Maker 1.25"+2.25"

The press that makes buttons. 1.25" is the fair-table standard — fastest speed, lowest cost per button. Includes 200 parts and a circle cutter to get started.

Qty: 1  ·  ~$45

Dress Up America Kids Lab Coat

The white lab coat the founders wore at their first fair. A uniform makes the table memorable and signals that this is a real business, not a school project.

Qty: 1  ·  ~$18

You probably own: home printer, regular paper, scissors, folding table.
Standard

Standard list

~$124

Happizza Button Maker 1.25"+2.25"+3"

Three sizes with 300 parts and a circle cutter. Adds the 3" option for keepsake or decorative orders. The extra size costs little and opens up a second product.

Qty: 1  ·  ~$65

1.25" Button Parts Refill — 500ct

Parts that come with the machine kit run out faster than you expect at an event. A 500-count refill means you will not run short before your second sale.

Qty: 1  ·  ~$15

Taiyin Kids Lab Coats — 6-pack

The same coat, in a value 6-pack. Use two now; the rest stay for future events or a second child joining the business.

Qty: 1 pack  ·  ~$22

KYODOLED Cash Box with Key Lock

Keeps cash organized and harder to grab off a table. A zipper pouch works for a first event; this is the upgrade that makes a second event smoother.

Qty: 1  ·  ~$22

You probably own: home printer, regular paper, folding table.
Premium

Premium list

~$166

Happizza Button Maker 1.25"+2.25"+3"

The three-size machine. Starts with 300 parts; the two refill packs below cover three or four events before you need to restock.

Qty: 1  ·  ~$65

1.25" Button Parts Refill — 500ct × 2

Two packs means you will not run short mid-event. 1.25" is the workhorse size; keep it stocked.

Qty: 2  ·  ~$30

Mostme 2.25" Button Parts — 200ct

Dedicated refill for 2.25" buttons. For larger decorative or keepsake orders where the design needs room to show.

Qty: 1  ·  ~$15

Adjustable Circle Cutter (precision upgrade)

Cuts cleaner circles than the punch included with most machine kits, especially on cardstock. Adjustable across multiple sizes.

Qty: 1  ·  ~$12

Taiyin Kids Lab Coats — 6-pack

The coat that makes the table memorable. Six coats covers multiple seasons and multiple children.

Qty: 1 pack  ·  ~$22

KYODOLED Cash Box with Key Lock

Locked cash storage for event tables. Key lock means you are not relying on a zipper or snap when the table is busy.

Qty: 1  ·  ~$22

You probably own: home printer, folding table.
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Upward Consignment

Research, photograph, and help list items for sale on commission. Ages 13–17.

Budget

Budget list

~$34

CamKix Flexible Mini Phone Tripod

Stable shots of flat-lay clothing and small objects. Handheld phone shots blur more than you expect. A tripod fixes that for $11.

Qty: 1  ·  ~$11

Amazon Basics Digital Kitchen Scale — 11 lb

Weigh every package before you calculate shipping. Most clothing, books, and small electronics come in under 11 lb.

Qty: 1  ·  ~$11

Hemmotop White Fabric Backdrop — 5×7 ft

A clean neutral background makes every item look like it belongs in a professional listing. Non-reflective polyester fabric.

Qty: 1  ·  ~$12

You probably own: phone with camera, printer, household shipping boxes (save from deliveries), packing tape. Free: USPS flat-rate boxes at any Post Office.
Standard

Standard list

~$61

Amazon Basics Phone Tripod with Wireless Remote

The wireless remote lets you trigger the shutter without touching the phone — no blur on flat-lay shots. A real upgrade over the mini tripod for regular photo sessions.

Qty: 1  ·  ~$14

Hemmotop White Fabric Backdrop — 5×7 ft

Clean, neutral background for all listing photos.

Qty: 1  ·  ~$12

Ultrean 11 lb Digital Scale with Tare

Tare function means you can place the box on the scale, zero it out, and weigh just the contents. Accurate package weights mean accurate shipping quotes.

Qty: 1  ·  ~$12

EJRange Poly Mailers — 100-pack mixed sizes

Lightest and cheapest way to ship clothing and soft items. Self-sealing. Mixed sizes means you have the right size for most items.

Qty: 1  ·  ~$13

Half-Sheet Adhesive Shipping Labels — 100ct

Print shipping labels cleanly without cutting and taping plain paper. Search Amazon for "half sheet shipping labels 100 pack" for current options.

Qty: 1  ·  ~$10

You probably own: phone, printer, household boxes, packing tape.
Premium

Premium list

~$148

SENSYNE Ring Light with 50" Phone Tripod

Consistent, shadow-free light regardless of time of day. 3 color modes, 10 brightness levels. Includes wireless remote. Eliminates window-light dependency.

Qty: 1  ·  ~$23

White Vinyl Photography Backdrop — 5×7 ft

More durable than fabric. Wipes clean between items. Better for high-volume batches and for items that shed lint or leave marks.

Qty: 1  ·  ~$15

Ultrean 11 lb Digital Scale with Tare

Accurate package weights before every shipment.

Qty: 1  ·  ~$12

EJRange Poly Mailers — 100-pack mixed sizes

For clothing and soft goods. Mixed sizes means one purchase covers most items.

Qty: 1  ·  ~$13

Dymo LabelWriter 450 Thermal Label Printer

Prints shipping labels instantly. Worth adding once you are shipping 20+ items per month. Saves 5–10 minutes per shipment and labels look professional.

Qty: 1  ·  ~$65

Variety Shipping Box Pack

For electronics, shoes, and rigid items that need a box. Search Amazon for "shipping boxes variety pack" for current options.

Qty: 1  ·  ~$20

You probably own: phone, printer (for labels until Dymo is set up), tape.
StoopTroops Launch Blueprint cover

StoopTroops

Start with nearby plants, porch packages, bins, or care for a familiar pet. Choose tasks with a parent.

Start here

Use the blueprint first

Talk through the readiness worksheet. Pick one or two services, agree on parent supervision, and practice a visit. The template pack includes a Home Card, booking confirmation, visit record, and checklist.

The parent arranges access and collects payment directly by cash or a parent-managed method such as Venmo. No app checkout is needed for a neighborhood visit.

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