I Like Big Buttons! Family Vacation 2021 July 20 2021

Our I Like Big Buttons! family is going on vacation. 

We will be pushing PAUSE for a week, so that we can spend some real time with our kids outside of the I Like Big Buttons! business routine. A week where the business doesn't consume our time and energies.

So here's the heads up, if you have been putting off an order, now is the time to make it. We will be accepting orders and shipping until July 28th at 3pm PT and won't reopen until August 7th. Any and all orders made between the evening of July 28th through August 8th will ship out August 9th.

We also will be off Social Media and out of internet range for most of the week, meaning any product or order questions you have won't be answered until we return on August 7th, as we will be enjoying quality time with our family.

Thank you for understanding as we give our patient kiddos some much deserved Dad/Mom attention and time.

Gena and the I Like Big Buttons! Crew

Fabric Cover Button Jumbo Paper Clips @ ILikeBigButtons.com July 13 2021

 I'm in  with Jumbo Paper Clips and Cover Buttons. 

Quick & easy craft with stunning results!

Upcycled Messenger Bag/Purse Tutorial @ ILikeBigButtons.com July 08 2021

We are a cat-loving family here at I Like Big Buttons! As such, we have a few fluffy friends scurrying around. A while back, my husband picked up a few bags of cat food that were made of a more durable material than the paper bags ones and had cute kitty images on them. I couldn't resist turning them into some cute messenger bags for a couple of my little cat lovers. 🙂 🐈

How to make an Upcycled/Recycled Messenger Bag/Purse with KAM Snaps and Pet Food Bag

Supplies:

• Pet Food Bag of your choice (Look for the ones made of woven plastic)
• Marine Vinyl or a material of your choice
• 2 KAM Snap Sets (Depending on the thickness of the material you may want Long Prong)
• KAM Snap Pliers and Awl
• 1″ Cotton Webbing
• Scissors/Rotary Blade
• Standard Sewing Machine

1.  Cut the bag along the seams. I plan on making 2 bags with it. For this project, I am focusing on making each bag with a kitty image front and center. Use a damp cloth to wipe the leftover cat food crumbs from the interior of the bags and let air dry. This doesn't take more than a few minutes.

2.  Decide on your shape. I like to craft off the cuff. This lid of a storage container was just the right size and shape to showcase the kitty image. Trace around it with a marker.

3.  I picked the height based on the image. I left a 1" above each kitty image. *If I did it again, I might do 2" or 3" instead. As you will see later, the flap of the bag covers some of the image. If I had dropped it another inch I think it would have looked slightly better when snapped closed.

4.  Cut 2 pieces of Marine Vinyl or material of your choice the same size at the kitty images. I had some vinyl left over from a summer chair reupholstering product. I love it because the color goes nicely with the kitty image and it is durable.

5.  Cut two flaps for the messenger bags. I cut them the same width as the bags and longer than I thought I would need so I could adjust on the fly.

6. Using a 1/2" seam sew the kitty image to the front piece of Marine Vinyl, right sides together. I chose to put the Marine Vinyl front to the front so that the interior of the bag was uniform, but you could turn the right side of the Marine Vinyl inward so that it was to the inside of the bag. Sewer's choice. :)

7.  Fold the sewed seam flat and smooth. Then, fold it until the kitty image is right side out. Smooth the sewed seam and Marine Vinyl.

8.  Sew 1/4" seam along the top of the finished edge.

9.  Fold the top edge of the back piece of the bag over a 1/2". Sew 1/4" seam along the edge, creating a finished edge.

10.  For the top flap, I created a simple square with three finished edges. Marine Vinyl is durable and the raw edges hold up nicely. If using another material, you will have to give consideration to the material you are using and adjust accordingly. The messenger bag/purse will be about 8" wide when finished so I made the flaps slightly smaller at 7.75".  *If I did it again, I might have shaved off a little bit more to give the shoulder strap more room to fill.

11.  I, then, cut the height of the flap down to 3" because I wanted to see as much of the kitty image as I could after the KAM plastic snap was installed.

12.  Align and use a zigzag stitch to attach the flap to the back piece of the purse. Make sure to center it.

13.  Put right sides together and sew the 2 sides and bottom of the purse with a 3/8" to 1/2" seam. Make sure to use a Stay Stitch the beginning and end of your sewing so that the stitches stay put.

14.  Turn the bags right side out and square the corners as much as possible. I used the backside of a Sharpie marker to help square the corners. Remember I slightly rounded them so they won't be perfectly square. Smooth bags flat.

15.  Measure the center of the flap and use a KAM awl to poke a hole for the KAM plastic snap that you will adding. I am only going through 1 layer of Marine Vinyl so a Standard Prong snap will work. If you are using thicker material or multiple layers, I would recommend our Long Prong KAM plastic snaps.

16.  Install KAM plastic snap (Cap and Socket).

17.  Repeat in front of the bag, where KAM plastic snap lines up. I poked the hole through both layers at once so that I had a point of reference. Then I widened the hole after double-checking the placement of the internal hole. Install KAM plastic snap (Cap and Stud).

18.  I think they turned out super cute! Now to add shoulder straps.

19.  For the sake of time and my sanity, I simply attached the shoulder straps with a half of a KAM snap set (Cap and Socket). I used the snap like a rivet. I also used Long Prong KAM plastic snaps for this piece because I was working with the thickness of the Marine Vinyl and Cotton Webbing. *I doubled the edge of the Cotton Webbing over on itself and sewed a straight line back and forth across it a half dozen times so it doesn't unravel.  With Polyester Webbing, you could melt the edge to secure it.

20.  Tada!!! I think they turned out great, it took less than 2 hours to make both of them, and my little cat lovers are ecstatic. They have a new place to store their treasures.

😻 😻 😻

🎆🥳🎇Happy Fourth of July from our family to yours!!! 🎆🥳🎇 July 04 2021

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Button Enclosure Conversion to Sweatpants Pocket with KAM Plastic Snaps @ ILikeBigButtons.com July 02 2021

I love my slouchy sweatpants for getting work done around the house, but their comfortable pockets are useless when for holding onto my phone when I am active. KAM plastic snaps to the rescue! I turned my useless slouchy pocket into a secure button enclosed, phone holding pocket in just a few seconds with KAM plastic snaps.

Supplies:

• KAM Plastic Snaps
• KAM Plastic Snap Pliers and Awl

I used some fun colored snaps from the KAM plastic snaps Grab Bag making bucket. 

Easy peasy, I wore my phone around all day while I cleaned and worked. It was secure the whole time and with a quick unsnapping on hand when I needed it. KAM plastic snaps are the BEST! 

Tada! I can now get my list of projects done without fearing my phone will take a tumble from my pocket while I am moving.

To see other great KAM Plastic Snap ideas, visit our DIY Project section here.

Jumbo Sewing Clips @ ILikeBigButtons.com June 25 2021

Thursday Humor @ ILikeBigButtons.com June 24 2021

This one really spoke to me. "You're welcome, dear children of mine!" 😂🤣😂

Our Pineapple Chiffon (G130) KAM Plastic Snap is the perfect pale yellow. If you are not into Pineapple Chiffon, we carry 9 other shades of yellow and 130+ unique colors of snaps.

Water Bottle Charm Markers @ ILikeBigButtons.com June 15 2021

Congratulations, Class of 2021!!! We had a graduate this year. We are still trying to wrap our mind around it, given that we just brought her home from the hospital not so long ago, but now we are celebrating her like she is a Rockstar! 

We were able to throw her a celebration with our family and closest friends. To make the "Whose Water Bottle is Whose?" game more manageable, we raided our Pacifier Supplies inventory and used O-Ring Pacifier Adapters in all 14 colors to mark the water bottles, so they were unique.

It is as simple as placing an O-Ring over the bottle cap. The O-Rings nestle snuggly just under the rim and can be slipped back off and washed for reuse.

To see this tutorial and other I Like Big Buttons! Crafty Ideas visit our Craft Inspiration Boards here.

Hands-free Water Bottle Holder @ ILikeBigButtons.com June 11 2021

My oldest is headed off on a class trip to Silverwood Theme Park. Rollercoaster rides, caramel apples, sunshine, and lots of laughter. A hands-free Water Bottle, so she can keep moving and not worry about keeping hydrated, is a must.

I made a couple of quick water bottle holders from ILikeBigButtons.com craft supplies.

Here is what you will need:

• MAM Rings
• KAM Plastic Snaps & Pliers
• A Piece of Ribbon

Making Lace & Fabric Cover Button Earrings @ ILikeBigButtons.com June 09 2021

Supplies:

• Flat Back Cover Buttons (I used Size 24, Size 30, and Size 36 Cover Buttons)
• Cover Button Assembly Tools
• Cover Button Templates
• Fabric Scraps
• Lace Scraps
• E6000 Adhesive or Hot Glue
• Sharpie Permanent Marker
• Surgical Stainless Steel Earring Posts and Backs

Instructions:

1.  Cut your fabric scrap. You will want a circle that is about twice the diameter of your button blank or use one of our handy Plastic Cover Button Templates.

2.  Put your lace piece in the larger assembly tool piece (RIGHT SIDE DOWN).   Then, put your fabric piece in the larger assembly tool piece (RIGHT SIDE DOWN). When you look into the tool you want to see the back of the fabric.

3.  Place the button front (the domed piece) on top of the fabric. Leave the fabric edges hanging out.

4.  Press the Cover Button edges down into the tool.

5.  Place the back cover button piece on top of your fabric and button front. If the cover button will be subject to repeated tugging from the back, you may want to add a little e6000 adhesive before attaching the back.

6.  Take the smaller piece of the assembly tool and with the open side down place it on the button back.

7.  Press down. You may hear a pop when the last bit of the button back slips into place. If you take the tool out and the button is not completely secured, just put it back in and press down again.

8.  When you take the small assembly tool piece off, the fabric edges will be secured underneath the button back.

9.  Remove the button from the larger assembly tool piece.

10.  Tada!  First step complete.

11.  Lightly scuff the back of the Cover Button so the glue will adhere better (not essential but recommended).

12.  Clean both surfaces of dust.  I used rubbing alcohol and a cotton swab.

13.  Apply E6000 to back of Cover Button or Earring Post.

14.  Press Earring Post into place and remove any extra Adhesive.  On smaller sized Cover Buttons center the post, as they increase in size adjust post towards top.

15.  Let dry, add Earring Backing/Nut, and enjoy.

16.  Tada!  Lace and Fabric Cover Button Earrings are great a gifts or as products for your shop.

Tuesday Humor @ ILikeBigButtons.com June 08 2021

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Long Prong Mixed Bag Sale @ ILikeBigButtons.com May 28 2021

LONG PRONG Mixed Bag:

100 Kam Snaps/Plastic Snaps Sets (Size 20)

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Wednesday Humor @ ILikeBigButtons.com May 26 2021

Today is a looking for my scissors kind of day!

Thursday Humor @ ILikeBigButtons.com May 20 2021

Hello, Spring! 🥰

Our Wisteria (G129) KAM Plastic Snaps reminds me of Spring blooms and cotton candy.

If you are not into Wisteria, we carry 16 other shades of purple and 130+ unique colors of snaps.

How To Make A Needle Minder/Magnetic Pin Cushion @ ILikeBigButtons.com May 19 2021

I have been working on a lot of crafty projects recently and I needed a few new handy sewing accessories: Fabric Cover Button Needle Minder/Pin Cushion. I love the splash of color they add to my sewing station and their usefulness!

Supplies:

• 1 Completed Size 75 (1 7/8 inch / 48 mm) Fabric Cover Button
• Fabric Of Your Choice
• 1x Standard Round Magnet (Approximately 3/4" Round)
• E6000, Hot Glue, or comparable adhesive

I Like Big Buttons! - Picture Tutorial Below:

1.  Cut your fabric scrap. You will want a circle that is about twice the diameter of your button blank. *TIP* Our All-In-One Cover Button Template makes creating the right size circle of fabric a breeze.

2.  Put your fabric piece in the larger assembly tool piece (RIGHT SIDE DOWN). When you look into the tool you want to see the back of the fabric.

3. Glue the magnet inside the back of the Cover Button with Hot Glue or E6000.

4.  Place the button front (the domed piece) on top of the fabric. Leave the fabric edges hanging out.

5.  Press the cover button edges down into the tool. *TIP* To make it easier on my fingers, I use a sharpie marker to apply pressure.

6.  Place the back cover button piece on top of your fabric and button front. *TIP* If the cover button will be subject to repeated tugging from the back, you may want to add a little e6000 adhesive before attaching the back.

7.  Take the smaller piece of the assembly tool and with the open side down place it on the button back.

8.  Press down. You may hear a pop when the last bit of the button back slips into place. If you take the tool out and the button is not completely secured, just put it back in and press down again. *TIP* I often use a flat piece of wood to apply pressure, again to save my fingers. It also helps to avoid the button back going in at an angle.

9.  When you take the small assembly tool piece off, the fabric edges will be secured underneath the button back.

9.  Remove the button from the larger assembly tool piece.

10.  Tada! Now you have an attractive Pin Cushion/Needle Holder for your sewing room.

To see other great Fabric Cover Button ideas, visit our DIY Project section here.

Crafty Friday - Key Fob Wristlet and Key Chain @ ILikeBigButtons.com May 14 2021

😍 Made a WSU Key Fob Wristlet and Key Chain for a friend's daughter today using ILikeBigButtons.com supplies. I love how they turned out! 😍

ILikeBigButtons.com Supply List:

• Key Fob Hardware
• Pendant Bezels (Size 36 and Size 60)
• Cover Buttons (Size 36 and Size 60)
• Lobster Clasps

For more Crafty Inspiration, visit our Key Fob Hardware Inspiration Boards.

Making a Key Fob Lip Balm Holder @ ILikeBigButtons.com May 12 2021

Monday Humor @ ILikeBigButtons.com May 10 2021

Hello, Monday! 

Our Candy Pink (G77) KAM Plastic Snap is beautiful deep pink and reminds me of all things girly and hot Spring days that make me wish for Summer to be here. If you are not into Candy Pink, we carry 9 other shades of red, 15 shades of pink, and 130+ unique colors of snaps.

🔑 Key Fob Hardware Sale 🔑 @ ILikeBigButtons.com May 01 2021

Key Fob Hardware

&

Key Fob Hardware DIY Kits

are 10% OFF

No Coupon Necessary

Time to Stock Up!

Good Through May 31, 2021.

Monday Humor @ ILikeBigButtons.com April 26 2021

  

Our Melon Orange (B17) KAM Plastic Snap is a fun spring Coral Orange.  If you are not into Melon Orange, we carry 13 other shades of orange and 130+ unique colors of snaps.

Jumbo Paper Clip Finishes April 14 2021

Our Jumbo Paper Clips come in three great finishes:

• Silver
• Antique Brass
• Gunmetal

Jumbo Paper Clips are 3 1/2" in length with 5/8" diameter glue pads.

Jumbo Paper clips are commonly used to make bookmarks:

• Attach size 36 (7/8" - 23 mm), size 45 (1 1/8" - 28 mm), or size 60 (1 1/2" - 38 mm) flat back cover buttons.
• Glue on flat beads, paper punches, charms, gemstones, cabochons, silk flowers, and much more!
• An adhesive such as E-6000 works great for attaching your crafty items.

Use your imagination, there are so many possibilities!

Courtesy of craftycjaeger Flower Embellished Jumbo Paper Clips

Up To 40% KAM® Plastic Snap Mega Starter Packs April 13 2021

Monday Humor @ ILikeBigButtons.com April 12 2021

So Prepared!

Jumbo Paper Clip Size Comparison April 08 2021

From Left to Right - Standard (1.25 Inch), Large (2 Inch), and Jumbo (3.5 Inch) 

Courtesy of craftycjaeger Flower Embellished Jumbo Paper Clips

Wednesday Humor @ ILikeBigButtons.com April 07 2021

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Our Meadow Green (G105) KAM Plastic Snap reminds me of crisp but sunny days, new growth, and gardening.

If you are not into Meadow Green, we carry 16 other shades of green and 130+ unique colors of snaps.

Long Prong vs Standard Prong Customer Review @ ILikeBigButtons.com April 06 2021

Making Cover Button Paper Clip Bookmarks @ ILikeBigButtons.com April 05 2021

How To Make Fabric Cover Button Jumbo Paper Clip Bookmarks:

Supplies:

• 1 Completed Flat Back Fabric Cover Button (Attach size 36 (7/8" - 23 mm), size 45 (1 1/8" - 28 mm), or size 60 (1 1/2" - 38 mm) flat back cover buttons.)
• 1 Jumbo Paper Clip
• E6000 or comparable adhesive
• Sand Paper

Instructions:

1. Follow these instructions to make Flat Back Fabric Covered Buttons.
2. Lightly scuff the top of the Paper Clip so the glue will adhere better (not essential but recommended).
3. Lightly scuff the back of the Cover Button so the glue will adhere better (not essential but recommended).
4. Clean both surfaces of dust.
5. Apply E6000 to the back of the Cover Button.
6. Press into place over the glue pad on the Paper clip at the desired height and remove any extra Adhesive.  The bigger the Cover Button the higher you will want to center the cover button.
7. Let dry and enjoy.
8. Tada!

You are done! Use these adorable Paper Clips to hold your place in your favorite book or cookbook.  Enjoy!

📎📎📎 Jumbo Paper Clips Sale 📎📎📎 @ ILikeBigButtons.com April 01 2021

Jumbo Paper Clips & Jumbo Paper Clip DIY Kits are 10% OFF

No Coupon Necessary

Time to Stock Up!

1 Coupon Per Order. Good Through April 30, 2021.

Monday Humor @ ILikeBigButtons.com March 29 2021

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Our Seaspray (G85) KAM Plastic Snap is one of our most popular light teals. It works great for both girls and boys alike and is a great all-around color. 😍 If you are not into Seaspray, we carry 22 other shades of blue and 130+ unique colors of snaps.

KAM Plastic Snap Removal Pliers @ ILikeBigButtons.com March 24 2021



KAM Plastic Snap Removal Pliers may be my favorite tool. They make removing a broken or miss-set snap a breeze. (See video below for demonstration.)

Only $19.95 (Originally $29.95)

No Coupon Necessary (Good thru 3/31/21)

These pliers are the most effective and simplest way to remove a snap. They are gentle on the fabric. Only the hole from the removed prong remains. They also in many cases leave the socket or stud intact and reusable.

KAM Plastic Snap Removal Pliers:

• KAM Plastic Snap Removal Pliers
• Size 20 Socket Removal Die (works fine with Size 14, 16, and 19)
• Size 20 Stud Removal Die (works fine with Size 14, 16, and 19)
• Additional Rubber Head
• Screwdriver (for changing removal dies)

If you need to remove a plastic snap, this is by far the easiest means for removing it.  If you would prefer to remove a snap with tools you may already have, we do have videos on how to do that here.

Tuesday Humor @ ILikeBigButtons.com March 23 2021

My happy place! 🥰

Our Lavender (G79) KAM Plastic Snaps reminds me of Easter eggs, cotton candy, and sweet hugs from my girls.

If you are not into Lavender, we carry 16 other shades of purple and 130+ unique colors of snaps.

Monday Humor @ ILikeBigButtons.com March 15 2021

🍀 St. Patrick's Day Emerald KAM Press Package Giveaway @ ILikeBigButtons.com 🍀 ($110 Value)

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Our Kelly Green (B51) KAM Plastic Snap reminds me of beautiful green grass and St. Patrick's Day.

If you are not into Kelly Green, we carry 16 other shades of green and 130+ unique colors of snaps.

🍀 St. Patrick's Day Emerald KAM Press Package Giveaway @ ILikeBigButtons.com 🍀 March 09 2021

 

🍀 Do you have the luck of the Irish!?! 🍀 

How would you like to win something Gold and Green for St. Patrick's Day? 

We are sponsoring a St. Patrick's Day Emerald KAM Snap Press Package Giveaway!!! What better way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day than with an Emerald Green Press and KAM plastic snaps in a variety of Gold, Green, and Metallics!!! You will receive one of our Emerald DK-93 Press (as pictured) with a set of Size 20 Dies and 225 sets of KAM Plastic Snaps (25 sets of each color pictured). It will have all the parts to function, no additional expense will be required.

 

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*If your name is drawn as the winner, we will check to make sure you have completed all the requirements above. One (1) Random winner will be drawn.

If you can’t wait and want a Professional Press, they are available our website in Coral Pink and Emerald.

 

Wednesday Humor @ ILikeBigButtons.com March 03 2021

✂️🧵 I need some therapeutic craft time, for sure! ✂️🧵

Our Medium Pink (B57) KAM Plastic Snap is a great classic pink and reminds me of cotton candy, which is my all-time favorite fair food. Can I call cotton candy food? 😜

If you are not into Medium Pink, we carry 18 other shades of pink and 130+ unique colors of snaps.

I Like Big Buttons! 🌈 Rainbow Combo Sale 🌈 March 01 2021

Rainbow Combo Packs are 20% OFF

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