An I Like Big Buttons Christmas! Idea #3: How To Make Fabric Cover Button Earrings December 01 2015

Gift idea #3:  Super easy with a lot of impact these cute Earrings using Fabric Cover Buttons and Earring Backs or Clip On Earring Backs.  I made these as gifts for some of my trendy cousins last Christmas and they loved them.  Easy to embellish, monogram or personalize and add extra pizzazz to your loved ones attire!

Supplies:

• 2 Completed Flat Back Fabric Cover Button (Choose your size, Size 20 through Size 60 all work great, size depends on the statement you want to make)
• 1 set of Earring Post & Backs
• E6000 or comparable adhesive

Steps:

1. Follow these instructions to make Flat Back Fabric Covered Buttons.  See More

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• Lacy Cover Button Earrings
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Lace & Fabric Cover Button Earrings February 09 2015

Today, I am working on some cute Lacy Earrings using Fabric Cover Buttons*.  I made these as gifts for some of my trendy cousins for Christmas and they loved them.  Check them out!

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! You could also make the Cover Button Clip Ons Earrings and these are great a gifts or as products for your shop.

Fabric Cover Button Christmas Card Tutorial December 12 2014

Fabric Cover Button Christmas Cards

Today, I am working on some cute Christmas cards using Fabric Cover Buttons*.  Check them out!

*Just a reminder our Cover Buttons are 10%OFF on our website today using Coupon Code: COVERBUTTON10

Supplies:

• Flat Back Cover Buttons (I used Size 20, Size 24, and Size 30 Cover Buttons)
• Cover Button Assembly Tools
• Cover Button Templates
• Fabric Scraps
• E6000 Adhesive or Hot Glue
• Sharpie Permanent Marker
• Card Stock or Pre-Made Card

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 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.  Using a ruler, I made 8 straight lines of varying lengths.  Then I drew a bow on top of each and a small ornament top.

12.  Then in your best print write Merry Christmas.  Who else doesn't like their own handwriting :P ?  I need to practice my pretty cursive more often.

13.  I think it turned out lovely.  You could also make the Cover Buttons actual earrings with our Earring Supplies: Earring Posts or Clip Ons and it could double as a gift and Christmas Card.

New Arrivals!!! Clip On Earring Backs for Fabric Cover Button Earrings December 02 2014

We are excited to announce that we now carry Clip-On Earring Backs in 2 sizes for our line of Cover Buttons!  We thrilled to offer a non-pierced earring option for our customers.  You can purchase them with or without rubber cushions that help provide support and comfort for earring wearing. 

Check them out!

• 9 mm Earring Post
• 15 mm Earring Post

Just received this Awesome note from one of our Amazing customers about our Cover Buttons!!! September 11 2014

Just received this Awesome note from one of our Amazing customers:

"Hello there!! Yesterday I received the special size 30 cover buttons kit to make a start of 10 buttons and oh my gosh they are fantastic!!! So I just placed an order...!! I am so hooked!!!! Excellent shipping too!! P.S. even my 17 year old son thought they were cool to make!!!... I will be leaving you excellent feedback too!! Looking forward to getting the other stuff that I have just ordered too!!! Thank you!! Sincerely Cindy"

:) That is wonderful! I am so glad you like them. They are so easy and fun to make! Thank you for taking the time to share your joy :)! Have a great week! Thank you, I Like Big Buttons!

Have you checked out our Cover Buttons recently? If not here's a link to them in our store.

You can make so many great things with Cover Buttons.

Embellished Cover Button Badge Reels:

Cover Button Earrings:

Cover Button Cufflinks:

Cover Button Paper Clips:

Cover Button Push Pins:

Cover Button Bobby Pins:

Cover Button Barrettes:

And Cover Button Ponytail Holders:

These are just a few of the options. Check out all our tutorials here.

Happy Memorial Day!!! May 28 2014

Happy Memorial Day!!! In Memory of my Grandfather and his brave service of our country and the continuing family tradition of servicing our country bravely. All our LOVE to my sweet brother, cousins and other family members who are currently serving!!! In honor of them, we are running a 10% coupon code for Memorial Day!

Use coupon code: TROOPLOVE

Good on our website today and tomorrow only!

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Fabric Cover Button Bobby Pins May 01 2014

How to Make Cover Button Bobby Pins:

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

Steps:

1.  Follow these instructions to make Flat Back Fabric Covered Buttons.

2.  Apply E6000 to back of Cover Button.

3.  Press Bobby Pin into place and remove any extra Adhesive. On smaller sized Cover buttons center the glue pad, as they increase in size adjust accordingly.

4.  Let dry and enjoy.

5.  Tada!

You are done! Wear these adorable Bobby Pins to match or accent your favorite outfit or dress up your favorite t-shirt and jeans for an afternoon outing. Enjoy!

Fabric Cover Button Snap Barrettes April 22 2014

How to Make Cover Button Snap Barrettes:

Supplies:

• 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

Steps:

1.  Follow these instructions to make Flat Back Fabric Covered Buttons.

2.  Apply E6000 to back of Cover Button.

3.  Press Snap Barrette into place and remove any extra Adhesive. On smaller sized Cover buttons center on the glue pad, as they increase in size adjust glue pad accordingly.

4.  Let dry and enjoy.

5.  Tada!

You are done! Wear these adorable Snap Barrettes to match or accent your favorite outfit or dress up your favorite t-shirt and jeans for an afternoon outing. Enjoy!

Fabric Cover Button Push Pins April 15 2014

How to Make Cover Button Push Pins:

Supplies:

• 1 Completed Flat Back Fabric Cover Button (Size 20 through Size 30 all work great)
• 1 Thumb Tack
• E6000 or comparable adhesive

Steps:

1.  Follow these instructions to make Flat Back Fabric Covered Buttons.

2.  Apply E6000 to back of Cover Button.

3.  Center and press Thumb Tack into place and remove any extra Adhesive.

4.  Let dry and enjoy.

5.  Tada!

You are done! Use to add style to your message or cork board. Enjoy!

Fabric Cover Button Cufflinks April 09 2014

How to Make Cover Button Cufflinks:

Supplies:

• 2 Completed Flat Back Fabric Cover Button (Choose your size, size depends on the statement you want to make)
• 1 set of Cufflinks
• E6000 or comparable adhesive

Steps:

1.  Follow these instructions to make Flat Back Fabric Covered Buttons.

2.  Apply E6000 to back of Cover Button.

3.  Center and press Cufflink into place and remove any extra Adhesive.

4.  Let dry and enjoy.

5.  Tada!

You are done! Wear these adorable Cufflinks to match or accent your favorite button up outfit for an afternoon outing. Enjoy!

“Baby Got Snaps” April 04 2014

Okay...it’s time for us to have a theme song, but we need your help.

I’ll start, please go to our Facebook Page comment to add your ideas and share this post to help us to complete our song!

Baby Got Snaps

I like big buttons and I cannot lie
You other mothers can’t deny
That when a baby crawls in with an itty bitty face
and those round things on her lace

You get smitten…

Fabric Cover Button Earrings April 03 2014

How to Make Cover Button Earrings:

Supplies:

• 2 Completed Flat Back Fabric Cover Button (Choose your size, Size 20 through Size 60 all work great, size depends on the statement you want to make)
• 1 set of Earring Post & Backs
• E6000 or comparable adhesive

Steps:

1.  Follow these instructions to make Flat Back Fabric Covered Buttons.

2.  Apply E6000 to back of Cover Button.

3.  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.

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

5.  Tada!

You are done! Wear these adorable Earrings to match or accent your favorite outfit or dress up your favorite t-shirt and jeans for an afternoon outing. Enjoy!

Fabric Cover Button Jumbo Paper Clip Bookmarks March 25 2014

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

Steps:

1.  Follow these instructions to make Flat Back Fabric Covered Buttons.

2. Make sure the surfaces of the Cover Button back and Paper Clip gluepad are clean and free of oil.

3.  Apply E6000 to back of Cover Button.

4.  Press into place over the glue pad on the Paper clip at desired height and remove any extra Adhesive.  The bigger the Cover Button the higher you will want to center the cover button.

5.   Let dry and enjoy.

6.  Tada!

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

View Full Tutorial, plus many other great Fabric Cover Button ideas here.

Fabric Cover Button Badge Reels March 18 2014

How to Make Cover Button Badge Reels:

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

Steps:

1.    Follow these instructions to make Flat Back Fabric Covered Buttons.

2.    Lightly scuff the top of the Badge Reel so glue will adhere better (not essential but recommended).

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

4.    Clean both surfaces of dust.
5.    Apply E6000 to back of Cover Button.

6.    Press into place over the face of the Badge Reel and remove any extra Adhesive.

7.    Let dry and enjoy.

8.    Tada!

You are done! Use these adorable Badge Reels to hold your ID for work, school, or play.  Enjoy!

View Full Tutorial, plus many other great Fabric Cover Button ideas here.

Colorful Snap Barrettes November 06 2013

Oh, The Places You Can Go!!! October 15 2013

We are constantly expanding our business.  If you are wondering where to find us here is our most current list:

Websites:

• I Like Big Buttons.com
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Store Fronts:

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• ILikeBigButtons! Facebook Group
• ILoveBigButtons on Twitter
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• ILikeBigButtons on Blog
• ILikeBigButtons on Wordpress

Like us on Facebook and Follow us on Twitter to get our up-to-date news on our latest products and weekly deals.

Thank you for looking!!!  Have a great day!

Cover Button Kits October 06 2013

A while back we expanded our inventory to carry Cover Buttons and Cover Button Kits.  They drew my eye because of their versatility.  These aren't your grandma's fabric covered buttons!

Cover Buttons can still be used to for clothing, but the creative uses are endless:

• Accent your hairdo by adhering them to the glue pads on our Bobby Pins and Snap Barrettes or make your own hair ties.
• Create an attractive bookmark for your favorite book by adding them to Jumbo Paper Clips.
• Embellish a Badge Reel to make an attractive ID holder for work.

Cover Buttons are simple to make.  Check out our step by step tutorials.

We carry cover buttons in both Flat Back and Wire Back in the following sizes:

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

Introducing Our "I Like Big Buttons!" Store Front September 28 2013

We are a family run, small business located in beautiful Washington State. We have been serving our customers for over a decade via the internet. Over the years we have carried a range of items: small electronics parts, photography accessories (created by us) and now our latest endeavor, plastic KAM Snaps and crafting supplies. We pride ourselves on providing swift and effective help.

No question is too small! Please feel free to ask any question you have before or after your purchase. We are happy to help. We have several YouTube videos showing how to use our products. The links can be found in our listings.

Please contact us with any questions you have.

Thank you again for visiting our new store front www.ilikebigbuttons.com! Come again!

A letter from the CEO ;)

"I am a busy momma of many. I grew up as many of you probably did, crafting with anything I could get my hands on, from twigs to the pansies in my momma's borders. Now I am raising my own children and watching them create little figurines out of twigs and weeds, and turn paper in to shreds. If you walked through my house on any given day, you might mistake it for a confetti factory. Bits of paper and imagination are everywhere!!! Since I am up to my elbows in diapers and crafts, I thought, why not sell crafty things?

Plastic snaps caught my eye first. My husband is the creator of the GotLux Professional Photographic Lighting Accessories and he uses these very snaps in the upcoming Pro and ProX models. The colors and usefulness of them drew me in. I discovered the many varied ways they can be used; I was hooked.

So here I am selling snaps and many other craft items that I love with the help of my amazing children and husband. I am sure you will find as much joy in crafting with them as I am. Thank you for warmly welcoming us and we hope for a long and joy filled run with you.

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