Up To 15% Off At ILikeBigButtons.com In Honor Of Memorial Day May 27 2019

Have a great Memorial Day!!!  In Memory of all those who bravely serviced our country and the continuing family tradition of doing so. All our LOVE to those who served and are no longer with us. In honor of them, we are running a Memorial Day Sale!

Take up to 15% your next website order from now through Tuesday 5/28 with coupon code:

MEMORIAL5  for 5% off of orders over $25

MEMORIAL7 for 7% off of orders over $50

MEMORIAL10 for 10% off of orders over $100

MEMORIAL15 for 15% off of orders over $200

***BONUS: Don't forget that US orders over $99 also get upgraded to free shipping!!!

Good on our website through 5/28/19 only!

I Like Big Buttons! FLASH SALE on KAM Plastic Snaps - $0.50 for 10 sets!!! May 22 2019

******$0.50 for 10 sets of KAM Snaps (17% off)******

We have 130 great colors to choose from!!!

In Size 20 (Standard Prong):

In Size 16 (Standard Prong):

OR for those KAM Plastic Snaps Size 20 Long Prong users take 10% with coupon code: LONGPRONGLOVE

Make sure you are a member of our I Like Big Buttons! Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/ilikebigbuttons/) and don't forget to turn ON your notifications so you don't miss our latest news and deals.

**Good through Friday 5/24/19

Rainbow GRAB BAG: Random 1000* Kam Plastic Snaps (Size 20) for $21.95 (Regularly $34.95)

Mystery Grab Bag: 1000 Kam Snaps/Plastic Snaps (Size 20) for $22.95 (Regularly $34.95)

Grab Bag: 1000* Kam Snaps/Plastic Snaps for $18.95 (Regularly $34.95)

**Good through Friday 5/24/19

I Like Big Buttons! FLASH SALE on KAM Plastic Snaps - $0.95 for 25 sets!!! April 28 2019

******$0.95 for 25 sets of KAM Snaps (15% off)******

We have 130 great colors to choose from!!!

In Size 20 (Standard Prong):

In Size 16 (Standard Prong):

Make sure you are a member of our I Like Big Buttons! Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/ilikebigbuttons/) and don't forget to turn ON your notifications so you don't miss our latest news and deals.

Rainbow GRAB BAG: Random 1000* Kam Plastic Snaps (Size 20) for $21.95 (Regularly $34.95)

Mystery Grab Bag: 1000 Kam Snaps/Plastic Snaps (Size 20) for $22.95 (Regularly $34.95)

Grab Bag: 1000* Kam Snaps/Plastic Snaps for $18.95 (Regularly $34.95)

Mixed Bag: 100 Kam Snaps/Plastic Snaps Sets (Size 20) for $2.95 (Regularly $3.95)

**Good through Wednesday 5/1/19

How to make a Ribbon and Cotton Webbing Key Fob Hardware Wristlet by ILikeBigButtons.com March 18 2019

1.  Cut a 10" section of Cotton Webbing and Ribbon of your choosing.

2.  Iron Heat N Bond (10" by thinner than ribbon) to Cotton Webbing making sure to center it, this is not a necessary step but it makes it easier to sew the Ribbon on especially with embroidered ribbon.

3.  Iron the Ribbon to the Cotton Webbing.

4.  Now sew up one side of the Ribbon and down the other.  The Ribbon is attached securely to the Cotton Webbing now.  Trim the edges so that they are even.

5.  Fold the Cotton Webbing in half, right sides facing out and match up the ends.  Stitch the ends together with a 1/4" seam allowance.  Trim any loose threads.

 

6.  Tuck the sewn seam ends into the Key Fob Hardware, making sure that the Cotton Webbing is in there evenly and not hanging out one end or the other.

7.  Using your Pliers wrapped in duct tape or a scrap of fabric to protect the metal from getting scratched, squeeze the Key Fob Hardware closed a little at a time.  I like to go back and forth a couple of times so that I don't over crimp one side too much.

8.  Add the Key Ring and Yay!!! You are done.  Good Job!!!

To see all our Key Fob Hardware Tutorials, visit our Projects section here.

How to make a Fabric and Cotton Webbing Key Fob Hardware Wristlet by ILikeBigButtons.com February 28 2019

Supplies:

• 10"x1.25" Fabric strip (of your choosing)
• 1" or 1.25" cotton webbing (depending on Key Fob Hardware Size)
• Heat N Bond or Fusible Tape
• 1" or 1.25" Key Fob Hardware set 
• Key Fob Hardware Pliers
• Sewing Machine
• Iron
  
  

1.  Cut a 10" section of Cotton Webbing and Fabric strip, create a 10"x1.25" strip of Fabric and a 10"x0.75" strip of Heat N Bond.

2.  Center and Iron Heat N Bond to the wrong side of Fabric strip.

3.  Remove backing and on each side fold 1/4" seam over and iron.

 4.  Turn finished Fabric Strip right side up and iron to Cotton Webbing making sure to center it.

5.  Stitch along the edge of your Fabric strip, securing the edge onto the webbing.  Work slowly, keeping close to the edge.  Go the whole length and around the ends of the fabric strip for added stability.

6.  Fold the Cotton Webbing in half, right sides facing out and match up the ends.  Stitch the ends together with a 1/4" seam allowance.  Trim any loose threads.

7.  Tuck the sewn seam ends into the Key Fob Hardware, making sure that the Cotton Webbing is in there evenly and not hanging out one end or the other.

8.  Using your pliers wrapped in duct tape or a scrap of fabric to protect the metal from getting scratched, squeeze the Key Fob Hardware closed a little at a time.  I like to go back and forth a couple times so that I don't over crimp one side too much.

9.  Add the Key Ring and Yay!!! You are done.  Good Job!!!

To see all our Key Fob Hardware Tutorials, visit our Projects section here.

President’s Day Sale! KAM Plastic Snap Sale!!! February 18 2019

President's Day Sale!  KAM Plastic Snap Sale! Up to 60% off --> Check them out in the links below* (no coupons necessary):

Random Grab Bag: 1000* Kam Snaps/Plastic Snaps for $13.95 (Regularly $34.95)

President's Day Grab Bag: 1000* Kam Snaps/Plastic Snaps for $14.95 (Regularly $34.95)

1000* Kam Snaps/Plastic Snaps for $16.95 (Regularly $34.95)

Mystery 1000 Kam Snaps/Plastic Snaps for $22.95 (Regularly $34.95)

to I Like Big Buttons! Friends and Fans!!! Good Today Only (Monday - 2/18) on our website (Links Above). *Supplies may be limited.

"No Sew" Valentine's Day Craft Ideas from ILikeBigButtons.com February 13 2019

I can't believe Valentine's Day snuck up on us so fast, let's look at some fun and easy "No Sew" Cover Button crafts we can make for those we love!

Don't forget our DIY Kits are on sale on our website through 2/15/19, no coupon necessary.

Valentine's Day Fabric Cover Button Barrettes

Wear these adorable Snap Barrettes to match or accent your favorite outfit for Valentine's Day or dress up your favorite t-shirt and jeans for an afternoon outing. Enjoy!

Supplies:

• 1-2 Completed Flat Back Fabric Cover Button (Choose your size, Size 20 through Size 36 all work great, size depends on the statement you want to make)
• 2 Snap Barrettes
• E6000 or comparable adhesive ... See More

Valentine's Day Fabric Cover Button Jumbo Paper Clip Bookmarks

Use these adorable Paper Clip Bookmarks to accent a Valentine for your special loved one or hold your place in your favorite book or cookbook  Enjoy!

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
• 1 6" Piece of Ribbon
• E6000 or comparable adhesive
• Sand Paper ... See More

Valentine's Day Fabric Cover Button Badge Reels

Use these adorable Valentine's Day Badge Reels to hold your ID for work, school, or play.  Enjoy!

Supplies:

• 1 Completed Flat Back Fabric Cover Button (Size 45 sits on top of Badge Reel, Size 60 rest over Badge Reel)
• 1 Badge Reel
• E6000 or comparable adhesive
• Sand Paper ... See More

Lace & Fabric Cover Button Earrings

Give these cute Lace & Fabric Cover Button Earrings as Valentine gift for your best friend or loved ones.  Enjoy!

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 ... See More

Fabric Cover Button Bracelet Tutorial

Give this charming Cover Button Bracelet as Valentine gift for your best friend or loved ones.  Enjoy!

Supplies:

• 11 to 13 - Completed Size 20 Flat Back Fabric Cover Buttons
• 1 Disk and Loop Bracelet (We have two sizes available 7.2" or 8.25")
• 11 to 13 - 1/2" x 1/2" Felt squares
• E6000 or comparable adhesive ... See More

Cover Button Bobby Pins

Give these adorable Cover Button Bobby Pins as Valentine gifts for your best friend or loved ones.  Enjoy!

Supplies:

• 1 Completed Flat Back Fabric Cover Button (Choose your size, Size 20 through Size 45 all work great, size depends on the statement you want to make)
• 1 Bobby Pin
• E6000 or comparable adhesive ... See More

NEW! DIY Starter Kits @ ILikeBigButtons.com February 11 2019

We have had a lot of requests for DIY Starter Kits for our most popular supplies. We have compiled our customers' favorite craft findings and supplies into great Starter Kits. Check them out!

--> 10% off all our DIY Kits through Friday (2/15/2019) no coupon necessary. <--

Cover Buttons Starter Kits:

We have assembled several Cover Button kits with our customer's favorite supplies. Jumbo Paper Clips, Pendant Bezels, Thumb Tacks, Jewelry Supplies, Bobby Pins, Snap Barrettes, and Badge Reels. Choose from 3 Cover Button sizes and a variety of finishes/colors. Everything that you need to get started (fabric and glue not included *).

Key Fob Hardware Starter Kits:

We have also put together ready-to-go Key Fob Starter Kits with Pliers in a mix of sizes, finishes, or both. Everything that you need to get started (fabric not included *).

To see other great DIY STARTER KIT options, visit our DIY KITS section here.

How To Make A KAM Plastic Snap Cord Keeper/Organizer by ILikeBigButtons.com February 05 2019

Cords, cords, cords!!! Despite my husband's best efforts to make our house wireless, there are cords everywhere. Part of the joy of being a mom of many, I suppose. 😜 Everyone has one or more somethings that need to be charged and my husband makes sure there are enough cords so that no one is left crying. Have I mentioned he is my resident computer wiz? A job he proudly takes on.

So with cords abounding in my life and house, I decided we needed a better way to manage them all. Here are the results of my efforts. Cord keepers/organizers to simplify my life and corral the cords we can't live without. 🤪

Supplies:

• Approximately 5.25" x 2" Marine Vinyl or material of your choice
• KAM Plastic Snaps (I used Long Prong KAM Plastic Snaps because I was working with 2 layers of Marine Vinyl)
• KAM Plastic Snap Pliers and Awl
• Sewing Clips
• Standard Sewing Machine
• Scissors
• Rotary Cutter

Instructions:

1. Cut out your material of choice, I used Marine Vinyl I had left over from a summer project. I cut each piece approximately 5.25" x 2" and gave them two different styles of finished ends. One is a pointed end, I used my quilting square to accomplish this, and the other has a rounded end, I used a small drinking cup to create the rounded tip. *The cords I was making these for were 6' cords, you may need to adjust the length of your cord keeper to accommodate a larger or smaller cord.

2. Place the two pieces of Marine Vinyl with wrong sides together and pin with Sewing Clips, if desired. Straight stitch with a 1/4" seam around the whole piece using a back stitch at the beginning and end to set the stitch. 

3. Trim the edges down to 1/8" to remove the excess vinyl and any uneven edges. The Marine Vinyl can slip a little bit when you are sewing and I found this was the easiest way to get a clean edge.

4. Measure to the center at the top and bottom of each cord keeper/organizer and place a mark where you want your KAM Plastic Snap to sit. I don't like to eye it as I often find them off-center when I wing it.

5. Poke a hole through the centered mark with your KAM Awl and insert the KAM Plastic Snap Cap prong through the hole. You will want the cap on the top side (the side that was up when sewing) of your cord keeper and the socket or stud on the bottom side.

6. Flip the cord keeper over and add the socket.  Install the KAM Plastic Snap Cap and Socket on the edge that is rounded or pointed and a Cap and Stud on the square edge as pictured below.

7. Remember to install the snaps so that one half (Cap and Stud) are face up and one (Cap and Socket) are face down so that when you fold the cord keeper around the cord, the socket and stud meet.

8. Tada! These cord keepers/organizers take only minutes to make with scraps of vinyl/fabric, a few KAM Plastic Snaps, and are already making my life feel less crazy. At least until they all get home from school. 😜

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

The Anatomy Of A KAM Plastic Snap by I Like Big Buttons! February 04 2019

KAM plastic snaps are wonderful. They are a SNAP to install and much easier and durable than a standard metal snap or sewable button.  They come in a multitude of colors and sizes.  Which one is right for you?

Here is a simple tutorial on the anatomy of a plastic snap set. There are 4 parts to a set:

• 2 Caps (Before installation they resemble a tack with a Round, Heart, or Star shaped head. They give a neat finished look to your snap.)
• 1 Socket (The female part with the larger raised circle that the stud (male part) fits into)
• 1 Stud (The male part with the smaller raised circle that fits inside the socket (female part))

SIZE 20:

• Size 20 (0.5" - 12.4 mm) snaps can be used for most general projects like baby diapers and clothing. They are our most popular plastic snap size, have the largest color variety, and have a good strong hold. We carry them in all 130 colors and clear.
• Standard Size 20 snaps have a 5.6mm prong length. Prong length refers to the length of the shaft on the backside of the Cap. When formed, the prong will compress and form a 'mushroom' shape to hold the Cap and Socket or Stud together.
• We also offer Long Prong Size 20 (0.5" - 12.4 mm) in a rainbow of colors. They are great for embroidered key fobs using Marine or Glitter Vinyl as well as other projects where you need just a little more prong length. Long Prong Size 20 snaps have a 6.2mm prong length.

 SIZE 16:

• Size 16 (0.4" - 10.2 mm) snaps are most commonly used for baby and toddler clothing, pacifier clips, mama pads, and small crafts. We carry them in our first 60 ("B") colors and clear.
• Size 16 snaps have a 4.2mm prong length. Prong length refers to the length of the shaft on the backside of the Cap. When formed, the prong will compress and form a 'mushroom' shape to hold the Cap and Socket or Stud together.
• The Size 16 Socket and Stud are less noticeably different. Many first time users don't immediately see the distinction. The Socket's raised circle is the larger of the two pictured, and the Stud's raised circle is smaller and inserts into the Socket (female) side.

SIZE 14:

• Our Size 14 (0.35" - 9.7 mm) snaps can be used in most applications where Size 16 snaps are used. We carry them in White and Black at this time.
• Our Size 14 snaps have a 5.0mm prong length. Prong length refers to the length of the shaft on the backside of the Cap. When formed, the prong will compress and form a 'mushroom' shape to hold the Cap and Socket or Stud together.
• As with the Size 16, the Size 14 Socket and Stud are less noticeably different. The Socket's circle is the larger of the two pictured.  The Stud's circle is smaller and inserts into the Socket (female) side. Size 16 and Size 14 Sockets and Studs are the same; only the cap differs.

SIZE 19:

• Size 19 (0.475" - 12 mm) snaps are used for heavy-duty applications requiring a strong grip. They are often used with tote bags, coats, tarps, and upholstery. We carry them in White and Black at this time.
• Size 19 snaps have a 6.9mm prong length. Prong length refers to the length of the shaft on the backside of the Cap. When formed, the prong will compress and form a 'mushroom' shape to hold the Cap and Socket or Stud together.
• The Size 19 Socket and Studs are larger, but similar in appearance to Size 20 Sockets and Studs.

SIZE 22:

• Size 22 (0.55" - 14.1 mm) snaps are used for heavy-duty applications requiring a strong grip. They are often used with tote bags, coats, tarps, and upholstery. We carry them in White and Black at this time.
• Size 22 snaps have a 6.9mm prong length. Prong length refers to the length of the shaft on the backside of the Cap. When formed, the prong will compress and form a 'mushroom' shape to hold the Cap and Socket or Stud together.
• The Size 22 Socket and Studs are larger, but similar in appearance to Size 20 Sockets and Studs.

How To Wrap Cover Buttons With Paper by ILikeBigButtons.com January 31 2019

I recently had a customer, Annie, ask if Cover Buttons could be wrapped in paper. I knew of a few customers who had success doing so but had never attempted it myself. Here is a tutorial on how to make Paper Wrapped Cover Buttons and some tips that Annie and I discovered and used.

I love how they turned out. Being an avid reader, I think they are the perfect touch for that special bookworm in your life.

How to Make Paper Wrapped Cover Buttons:

Cover Buttons are easy to assemble:

1. Cut your paper scrap. You will want a circle that is about twice the diameter of your button blank. We used book pages, children's books, and scrapbook paper and they all worked great. You may need to experiment and find what works best for you.

2. Cut a square of wax paper or piece of parchment paper slightly larger than your paper circle. You should be able to reuse it a number of times. I found that the parchment paper held up best.

3. Mist your paper circle on both sides and blot dry. This will help the paper to mold more smoothly to the rounded surface of the cover button front.

4. Layer the wax/parchment paper, then your paper circle on the larger assembly tool mold piece (RIGHT SIDE DOWN). When you look into the underside of the tool you want to see the back of the fabric.

5. Place the button front (the domed piece) on top of the paper and press into the mold. This will require firm pressure. Leave the paper edges hanging out.

6. Press the paper edges down into the backside of the button front.

7. Place the back cover button piece on top of your paper 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.

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

9. Press down firmly. 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.

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

11. Remove the button from the larger assembly tool piece carefully using the wax/parchment paper to ease the button free.

12. If desired, you can clear coat the completed button with Modge Podge or some equivalent sealer. It will extend the life of the Paper Wrapped Cover Button and give it a glossy finish.

13. Tada! I am particularly in love with the Word Cover Buttons, it was fun picking the words I wanted centered and highlighted.

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

Happy New Year Giveaway Week @ ILikeBigButtons! January 13 2019

2019 Welcoming The New Year - SUPER KAM Plastic Snap SALE @ ILikeBigButtons.com December 28 2018

The End of the Year is upon us!  As we prepare to welcome 2019, we wanted to celebrate the last bit of 2018 with a SUPER KAM Plastic Snap SALE!!!  Time to Stock Up!!!

Details and Sales Links Below

(Good through January 2rd, 2019 on our website only.)

KAM Plastic Snaps 100 Sets Sale

100 Sets of KAM Snaps in Size 20 for $2.85 (Regularly $3.50+)

100 Sets of KAM Snaps in Size 16 for $2.85 (Regularly $3.50+)

KAM Plastic Snaps 1000 Sets Sale

1000 Sets of KAM Snaps in Size 20 for $27.00 (Regularly $30.00+)

1000 Sets of KAM Snaps in Size 16 for $25.00 (Regularly $30.00+)

KAM Plastic Snap Mixed Sets Sale

100 KAM Snaps Sets (Mixed) for $1.95 (Regularly $3.95)

1000* Kam Snaps/Plastic Snaps for $15.95 (Regularly $34.95)

Mystery 1000 Kam Snaps/Plastic Snaps for $22.95 (Regularly $34.95)

See other deals in our Clearance Section @ ILikeBigButtons.com. Sale good through Wednesday, 1/2/2019.

Christmas Crafting 2 In My Kitchen @ ILikeBigButtons.com December 20 2018

Christmas Crafting In My Kitchen @ ILikeBigButtons.com December 18 2018

This week I am spending time crafting in my kitchen. 😊 One of my kiddos favorite tradition is a few days before Christmas we visit all our neighbors with treats and wish them "Happy Jesus' Birthday!"

We spend upwards of 20-30 minutes at each house. 😂 Our cookie run often takes a few evenings to complete. Not the swiftest, but a wonderful time where we get to really talk with our neighbors and enjoy them in more than passing.

This year I thought I would share my favorite easy, but tasty Christmas treats.

Key Fob Lip Balm Holder by ILikeBigButtons.com December 10 2018

I have been admiring these Lip Balm Holders for some time and decided to today to make a few for my littles' Lip Balm and my Blistex. I love how they turned out!

Supplies:

• 15.5" x 2.25" of Cotton Fabric
• 15.5" x 2.25" piece of Fusible Interfacing
• 1.25" Key Fob Hardware with Split Rings
• Key Fob Pliers
• Sewing Clips
• Standard Sewing Machine
• Iron and Ironing Board
• Scissors

1.  Cut a 15.5" x 2.25" piece of Cotton Fabric and Fusible Interfacing. These measurements will work for standard Lip Balm Tube and the standard Blistex Tube. You may need to adjust measures for your favorite lip product.

2.  Iron the Fusible Interfacing to the wrong side of your fabric.

3.  Fold right sides together width-wise and sew both long sides with a 1/4" seam. Do not sew short sides.

4.  Turn tube right side out through the open side, iron flat, and sew the open short side closed with a zig-zag stitch.

5.  Fold zig-zag side back on itself 1 1/4". Sew straight stitch 1/2" from the top, and again at 5/8" from the top. This is what it will look like from the back.

6.  Here is how the front turned out. This will be the front of the pocket on the Lip Balm Holder.

7.  Fold the tab that will be the front of the pocket at 2 3/4". Make sure the zig-zag stitch is hidden. Use Sewing Clips to hold front pocket in place while sewing. Stitch at 1/4" seam around the whole holder. And again at 1/8". Start and finish at the top edge so that your start and finish stitches will be hidden.

8.  Center the 1.25" Key Fob Hardware on the top edge of the Lip Balm Holder.

9.  Using Key Fob Hardware Pliers squeeze the Key Fob Hardware closed with gentle pressure.  Sometimes, I go back and forth from left to right added a little bit of pressure to each side until it eases together.  Our Key Fob Hardware Pliers make this easy to do. Make sure the teeth in the Key Fob Hardware are sunk securely into the fabric.

10.  Tada! These little Lip Balm Holders were easy to make and are great as a quick thoughtful gift for a loved one who hates chapped lips. 

11.  Hang them on your keychain, the outside of your purse, or anywhere you need for quick access.

To see all our Key Fob Hardware Tutorials, visit our Projects section here.

KAM Snap Upcycled Jean Christmas Ornaments by ILikeBigButtons.com December 05 2018

Today I decided a need a few Upcycled Jean Christmas Trees. As I have mentioned in the past, finding jeans destine for the scrap pile is no problem with a house full of rambunctious kiddos. These cute trees also remind me of some that my parents had when we were growing up.

Supplies:

• A set of holey Jeans
• Star KAM Snaps
• KAM Snap Pliers and Awl
• Fabric of your choice (I picked Christmasy colored cotton fabric)
• Ribbon
• Quilt Batting or Pillow Stuffing
• Fabric Adhesive
• Standard Sewing Machine
• Scissors

1.  Make a simple Christmas Tree template and trace on your jean fabric with a permanent marker.

2.  Make pairs of each tree so that you have a front and back for each tree. You could also use felt or fabric on the back to extend the impact of your jean fabric.

3.  Cut the Christmas Tree template down. I took about a 1/2" on each side/angle. Make a Fabric Christmas Tree silhouette for each Jean Christmas Tree.

4.  Use a Fabric Adhesive to adhere the Christmas Tree silhouettes to the fronts sides of the Jean Christmas Trees.

5.  Use a decorative stitch to outline the Upcycled Jean Christmas Trees on two sides. Then fill with quilt batting or pillow filling.

6.  Finish stitching along the bottom swoop of the Christmas Tree. Add a loop of decorative ribbon and a Star KAM Plastic Snap to the top of the Christmas Tree.

Additional Crafty Ideas:

• You could add multiple cuts along the edges of the trees to add more character.
• Or you could fray the edges of the trees.
• You could give the trees finished edges, but that wasn't the look I was personally going for.
• You could add KAM Snaps; both Star, Heart, and Round shaped into the body of the tree to represent ornaments or twinkling lights.

7.  Tada! I think they turned out great and add a great pop of color to our Christmas Tree.

Christmasy Fabric Cover Button Magnet by ILikeBigButtons.com November 29 2018

I suddenly needed a few new Christmasy accessories: Fabric Cover Button Magnets to the rescue. I love the splash of color they add to my refrigerator and magnet board. And they are so useful!!!

Supplies:

• 1 Completed Flat Back Fabric Cover Button (Attach either a Size 36 (7/8 inch / 23 mm), Size 45 (1 1/8 inch / 28 mm), Size 60 (1 1/2 inch / 38 mm),  Size 75 (1 7/8 inch / 48 mm) flat back cover buttons.)
• All-In-One Cover Button Template
• Cover Button Tool
• 1x 1" Standard Round Magnet (Approximately 3/4" Round)
• E6000, Hot Glue, or comparable adhesive See More

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Storewide 2018 Black Friday Sale @ I Like Big Buttons! November 20 2018

BLACK FRIDAY is here early!!! Before we prepare to celebrate another amazing Thanksgiving with our family, I wanted to give all of you our Black Friday Deals so you can get started with some great Christmas crafts or for you pre-planners ;) some last minute projects.

Coupon Codes (Good through the end of the November 11/27/18 on our website):

BLKFRI5  for 5% off of orders over $25

BLKFRI7 for 7% off of orders over $50

BLKFRI10 for 10% off of orders over $100

BLKFRI15 for 15% off of orders over $200

***BONUS: Don't forget that US orders over $99 also get upgraded to free shipping!!!

Black Friday orders will ship out Monday with our morning pickup. Thank you for your understanding and business! Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours!!! Have a great crafty holiday week!!!

I Like Big Buttons! and All Buttons big and small :)

KAM Snaps:

Pacifier Supplies:

Cover Buttons:

Key Fob Hardware:

Barrettes:

Bobby Pins:

Paper Clips:

Earring Supplies:

Sewing Clips:

And Much More...

Take $5 Off $25 @ ILikeBigButtons.com In Honor Of Veteran's Day November 10 2018

Have a great Veteran's Day weekend!!!  All our love goes out to all those who bravely serviced our country, the families who support them from home, and the continuing family tradition of doing so. In honor of them, we are running a Veteran's Weekend Sale!

Take $5 off $25 your next website order from now through Monday 11/12 with coupon code:

VETERANSDAY18

***BONUS: Don't forget that US orders over $99 also get upgraded to free shipping!!!

Good on our website through 11/12/18 only!

KAM Snaps:

Pacifier Supplies:

Cover Buttons:

Key Fob Hardware:

Barrettes:

Bobby Pins:

Paper Clips:

Earring Supplies:

Sewing Notions:

And Much More...

I Like Big Buttons! Upcycled Messenger Bag/Purse Tutorial November 09 2018

We are a cat loving family here at I Like Big Buttons. As such, we have a few fluffy friends scurrying around. Recently, my husband picked up a few bags of cat food that not only were made of a more durable material than the paper bags ones but also 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.

😻 😻 😻

I Like Big Buttons! 6000 Likes - Coral Pink Professional KAM Plastic Snap Press GIVEAWAY!!! November 07 2018

Only 48 More Days Until Christmas!!! It feels like Christmas has already come here at ILikeBigButtons.com because we reached 6000 Facebook Likes!!!

Before Christmas gets here, we would like to celebrate reaching 6000+ Likes on our I Like Big Buttons! Facebook Page by sponsoring a Coral Professional Snap Press Giveaway!!!  What better way to celebrate the gift making season and all our loyal followers!!!  You will receive one of our custom Coral Press (as pictured) with a set of Size 20 Dies (will have all the parts to function, no additional expense will be required). 

If you can’t wait and want our Coral Press, they are already 10% off on our website no coupon needed.

BONUS, all our snap products are an additional 10% any of our snap related products with coupon code: SNAPLOVE

Giveaway good until Wednesday 11/14/2018

See how to ENTER TO WIN below (Giveaway Rules*):

1. LIKE & SHARE this Giveaway Post publicly.

2. COMMENT on this Giveaway Post and share with us your favorite Christmas treat. - Our favorite here at I Like Big Buttons! is a toss-up between Muddy Buddy and Hot Cocoa with Candy Canes and LOTS of Whipped Cream. :)

3. Make sure you are a MEMBER of our I Like Big Buttons! Fan Group. 

*If your name is drawn as the winner, we will check to make sure you have completed all 3 requirements above. One (1) Random winner will be drawn.

***If you should happen to buy one of our presses and then find out that you won our Giveaway and are not interested in 2 presses we will issue you a full refund for the press you purchased and we will raffle the press off again :). Win, win!

Exclusive I Like Big Buttons! - Coral Professional KAM Plastic Snap Press

🎃 I Like Big Buttons! Happy Halloween Sale!!! 🎃 October 31 2018

While I pull the last minute details together for Halloween, here is a Halloween Sale for you all!!!

Coupon Codes (Good Today Only 10/31/18 on our website):

HALLOWEEN5  for 5% off of orders over $25

HALLOWEEN7 for 7% off of orders over $50

HALLOWEEN10 for 10% off of orders over $100

HALLOWEEN15 for 15% off of orders over $200

Happy Halloween from our family to yours!!! Have a great crafty holiday!!!

I Like Big Buttons! and All Buttons big and small :)

I Like Big Buttons! KAM Plastic Snap Starter Kit Giveaway October 18 2018

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It feels like time for a Giveaway!!! Who wants to win one of our KAM Plastic Snaps Starter Kit! Our KAM Snap Starter Kits are a great tool for those holiday projects you have planned or a great gift for your crafty loved one .

PRIZE: KAM Plastic Snap Starter Pack (100 Sets) of your choice with K1 Pliers and Awl. Choose from one of the fifteen choices pictured below.

Visit I Like Big Buttons Business Facebook Page to Enter To Win:

KAM Plastic Snap Starter Kit Giveaway Link

**Giveaway good through Wednesday, October 24th. One (1) entry per person. One (1) Random winner will be drawn.

#ilikebigbuttons #kamsnaps #plasticsnaps #handpliers #starterpack #starterkit #giveaway #win #kamsnapstotherescue #itsasnap

I Like Big Buttons! Unpaper Towel Tutorials October 17 2018

Unpaper towels make a great, attractive, and functional that you can make for you and your loved ones.  We have 3 easy tutorials that show you how to make them.  Standard Sewing Machine, Serger, or "No Sew" just pick your skill level and you can have these decorative and functional unpaper towels in your kitchen.

Unpaper Towels with a Sewing Machine

Unpaper Towels with a Serger

"No Sew" Unpaper Towels with KAM Snaps

I Like Big Buttons! A Collection of Pacifier Clip Tutorials October 11 2018

Pacifier Clips are easy to make, fun to embellish, and a great useful gift for a new mom and baby.

Supplies:

• Pacifier with Button Style Grip
• 14" x 3 1/2" Piece of Fabric
• 1 Pacifier Clip per Clip
• 2 KAM Snap Sets per Clip
• KAM Snap Pliers and Awl
• MAM Ring and O-Ring Button Style Adapters
• Standard Sewing Machine and Iron

Instructions:

1. Choose a piece of Fabric, cut it to the dimensions: 14" x 3 1/2", the finished product once ironed, folded and sewn will be approximately 7/8" wide x 12" long. [...]

Here are our top 5 Pacifier Clip Tutorials:

#1 - A Cover Button Metal Pacifier Clips with Cover Buttons, Round Faced Metal Suspender Clips, and KAM Snaps

#2 - Jean Pacifier Clip with Rosette using KAM Plastic Snaps and Clip

#3 - "No Sew" Pacifier Clip with KAM Snaps, MAM Ring or O-Ring and a KAM Plastic Pacifier Clip for Button Style Pacifiers

#4 - Fabric Pacifier Clip with KAM Snaps, MAM Ring or O-Ring and a KAM Plastic Pacifier Clip for Button Style Pacifiers

#5 - Recycling Jeans into a Pacifier Clip using KAM Snaps and a Pacifier Clip

I Like Big Buttons! - Fabric Cover Buttons - Easy To Make, Great Impact! October 09 2018

These aren't your grandma's Cover Buttons!!! Well, actually they are ;) only better, with so many many great uses for them.

Flat Backs are used for crafts where you would like to glue a cover button: jewelry, bracelets, rings, earrings, necklaces, bobby pins and barrettes, scrapbooking, and much more.

Wire Backs are used for fabric cover buttons in sewing, shoes, clothing, ponytail holders and much, much more.

Here are the 7 sizes we carry. From 1/2", which is about as small as your pinky nail, all the way up to 1 7/8" in diameter, about the size of the round side of a kiwi fruit. We carry them in both flat back (glueable) and wire back (sewable).

• Size 20 (1/2 inch / 12 mm)
• Size 24 (5/8 inch / 15 mm)
• Size 30 (3/4 inch / 19 mm)
• Size 36 (7/8 inch / 23 mm)
• Size 45 (1 1/8 inch / 28 mm)
• Size 60 (1 1/2 inch / 38 mm)
• Size 75 (1 7/8 inch / 48 mm)

Assembling fabric Cover Buttons is fast and simple. In just seconds, you will have a button ready for your latest craft project.

See our pictorial below:

How to Make Fabric Cover Buttons:

Cover Buttons are easy to assemble:

1. Cut your fabric scrap. You will want a circle that is about twice the diameter of your button blank.
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. 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!

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

I Like Big Buttons! LEGO Earrings and Cover Button Bracelet September 24 2018

Today I worked alongside my daughter to make her dear friend a special and one of a kind birthday gift.  I think they turned out great and it was wonderful to get to work with one of my kiddos.  :)

LEGO Earring Supplies:

• 2x LEGO Bricks of your choosing (We used 2x2's)
• E6000 Adhesive or Hot Glue
• Clip On Earring Backs or Surgical Stainless Steel Earring Posts and Backs

LEGO Bracelet Supplies:

• 11-13 x LEGO Bricks of your choosing (We used 2x2's and LEGO Dots)
• 1 Disk and Loop Bracelet (We have two sizes available 7.2" or 8.25")
• E6000 or comparable adhesive

This project would also work great with our Barrettes, Bobby Pins, Badge Reels, or Cufflinks.

Check out our other great jewelry Tutorials, by visiting our DIY Project section here.

🍂🍂🍂 Welcome Fall! 🍂🍂🍂 KAM Plastic Snap Sale!!! $3.00 for 100 Sets (Choose from 130 Colors) KAM Plastic Snaps Sale and More September 16 2018

🍂🍂🍂 Welcome Fall! 🍂🍂🍂  KAM Plastic Snap Sale! We are running a number of KAM plastic snap sales including $3.00 for 100 Sets of any of our 130 colors so you can get started with some crafts before the holiday season is upon us.  Check them out in the links below* (no coupons necessary):

100 Sets of KAM Snaps in Size 20 for $3.00 (Regularly $3.50+)

• Size 20 (0.5" - 12.4 mm) snaps are our most popular size and can be used for most general projects like baby diapers and clothing. They are our most popular plastic snap size, have the largest color variety, and have a good strong hold.

100 Sets of KAM Snaps in Size 16 for $3.00 (Regularly $3.50+)

• Size 16 (0.4" - 10.2 mm) snaps are most commonly used for baby and toddler clothing, doll clothing, pacifier clips, mama pads, and small crafts.

Mystery 1000 Kam Snaps/Plastic Snaps for $22.95 (Regularly $34.95)

1000* Kam Snaps/Plastic Snaps for $18.95 (Regularly $34.95)

Exclusive to I Like Big Buttons! Friends and Fans!!! Good Through Wednesday (9/19) on our website (Links Above). *Supplies may be limited.

I Like Big Buttons.com - NEW! Pacifier Clips Quick Ordering Chart makes ordering a breeze!!! September 05 2018

Have you taken a moment to check out our NEW easy to navigate Pacifier Clip Quick Ordering Charts !?!

Metal Pacifier Clips Order Chart

Plastic Pacifier Clips Order Chart

Take a moment to check it out.  Simply click on any color, enter quantity, click add to cart, and repeat!

You can narrow down your search by Shape, Loop, Color, and Finish to make ordering easier.

I Like Big Buttons! Labor Day Sale - $2.50 for 100 KAM Snaps (Mixed Sets) & Other Great Deals!!! August 31 2018

100 KAM Snaps Sets (Mixed) for $2.50 (Regularly $3.95)

1000* Kam Snaps/Plastic Snaps for $15.95 (Regularly $34.95)

Mystery 1000 Kam Snaps/Plastic Snaps for $22.95 (Regularly $34.95)

100 Pieces - White* (B3) KAM Plastic Pacifier Clips for $15.95 (Regularly $22.95)

100 Pieces - Chocolate (G72) KAM Plastic Pacifier Clips for $15.95 (Regularly $22.95)

25 Plastic Pacifier Clips (Random Mix) for $6.95 (Regularly $8.50

Teddy Bear Shaped Metal Pacifier Clips (1" / 25 mm)

See other deals in our Clearance Section @ ILikeBigButtons.com. Sale good through Wednesday, 9/5/2018.

Back To School Giveaway Week @ ILikeBigButtons! August 20 2018

If you both excited for and dreading your kiddos heading back to school, you are not alone! I love having my kiddos all summer long, but they more than me are ready to get back to school and see their friends. Or as my uber social kiddo said, "Make new friends." 😂🤣😂 I love that kid! To celebrate, we will be giving away an I Like Big Buttons! 'For Momma' craft supply prize every day this week to prepare yourself for the School Year in our I Like Big Buttons Fan Group!

2018 Back To School Craft Supply Sale at ILikeBigButtons.com !!! August 16 2018

Back to School is upon us!!! As we prepare to send our children for another amazing school year, I wanted to give all of you mamas a mom appropriate Back To School Sale so you can get started with some great crafts or for you pre-planners start thinking about holiday gifts.

Coupon Codes (Good through Friday 8/25/18 on our website):

BTS5 for 5% off orders over $25

BTS7 for 7% off orders over $50

BTS10 for 10% off orders over $100

BTS15 for 15% off orders over $200

Have a great crafty week!!!

I Like Big Buttons! and All Buttons BIG and small :)

KAM Snaps:

Pacifier Supplies:

Cover Buttons:

Key Fob Hardware:

Barrettes:

Bobby Pins:

Paper Clips:

Earring Supplies:

Sewing Notions:

And Much More...

When Batgirl's Velcro Cape Won't Stay Put Anymore ... July 24 2018

Batgirl 😉 requested Heart Snaps to match her purple cape. I was able to install them in under a minute without her having to take her dress off, which is a bonus.

Batgirl told me they were "very pretty" as she skipped away.

💜💙💚💛❤️ GIVEAWAY 💜💙💚💛❤️ from ILikeBigButtons.com July 23 2018

For Giveaway Rules and to Enter To Win visit our I Like Big Buttons! Facebook Page.

**Giveaway good through Tuesday, July 31. One (1) entry per person. One (1) Random winner will be drawn.

#ilikebigbuttons #kamsnaps #plasticsnaps #snappress #starterpack #starterkit #giveaway #win

Christmas In July @ I Like Big Buttons! July 22 2018

It feels like Christmas in July in our I Like Big Buttons! household.

We have been busy helping our small community church prepare goodies for the Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes that our church sends out each year. It is a great way to demonstrate to and with my children what it means to love and reach the unreached.

Given how excited my children, who have much in comparison, are about the little packages we put together, I can only imagine the wonder each girl and boy has when they open the special boxes we have packed for them.

This year we were tasked with making little bead & necklace kits which feels right up our alley. 

I think they turned out pretty nice and with my many helpers, the task wasn't overwhelming. So far, we have put together 225 bead necklace kits. I am sure some more beads will make their way to us. 

Next, we were put in charge of cutting in half all the construction paper so that it fits neatly in the shoeboxes. I may have volunteered for this task because I have the largest paper cutter around. :P

Our task for the upcoming week is sewing kits. I bought some simple hotel sewing kits off of Amazon that we are going to jazz up with some extra goodies.

Like an overabundance of "free" fabric, Grandma dropped on my doorstep when she was cleaning her home.  I think for my sanity and to bless someone else, it should be donated to Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes. Seems like a win, win! :)

We are also adding extra thread, bobby pins, buttons, floss, ribbon left over from our bead necklaces, and scissors.

I hope you enjoyed a glimpse into Christmas in July at I Like Big Buttons! I am sure there will be more Operation Christmas Child projects to come as November approaches. My kiddos and I are on our OCC director's short list. She knows we are cheerful, ready, and willing to make her crazy ideas a reality. :)

Last year, our tiny community church made almost 800 boxes which amazes me. God is Good!!! If you haven't checked out Operation Christmas Child and Samaritan's Purse, you should. It is an outstanding program run by Franklin Graham.