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For The Love Of Books And All Things Crafty September 05 2024
▶Did you know? I am an avid reader and writer. Nothing makes me happier than getting lost in a story or crafting the perfect scene.
I was recently inspired to create some bookish creations from my I Like Big Buttons!® craft supply stash and some quality reading/book-themed cotton fabric I have been collecting.
I’ve been hard at work over the summer, dreaming and crafting the perfect bookish items, and they are now officially available for purchase! From vibrant bookmarks and magnetic pin cushions to literary-inspired keychains and decorative pendant necklaces, each piece is carefully handmade with ILikeBigButtons.com supplies.
Whether you’re looking for a gift for the book lover in your life or adding a special touch to your own collection, these items make perfect, thoughtful gifts. Start your holiday shopping early and surprise your loved ones with something unique, creative, and full of character!
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How to make Cover Button Paper Clips/Bookmarks with I Like Big Buttons! DIY Kit March 21 2022
Here is what you will receive a DIY Cover Button Jumbo Paper Clip KIT from ILikeBigButtons.com. Just a few quick steps to make a gift for the booklover in your life!
How to make Cover Button Bookmarks here.
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To see other great Cover Button and Jumbo Paper Clip ideas, visit our DIY Project section here.
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!
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
Jumbo Paper Clip Size Comparison April 08 2021
From Left to Right - Standard (1.25 Inch), Large (2 Inch), and Jumbo (3.5 Inch)
- 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.
Courtesy of craftycjaeger Flower Embellished Jumbo Paper Clips
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
Instructions:
- Follow these instructions to make Flat Back Fabric Covered Buttons.
- Make sure the surfaces of the Cover Button back and Paper Clip gluepad are clean and free of oil.
- Apply E6000 to the back of the Cover Button.
- 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.
- Let dry and enjoy.
- Tada!
You are done! Use these adorable Paper Clips to hold your place in your favorite book or cookbook. Enjoy!
Valentine's Cover Button Jumbo Paper Clip Bookmarks @ ILikeBigButtons.com February 10 2021
Valentine's Day 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
- 1 6" Piece of Ribbon
- E6000 or comparable adhesive
Steps:
- Follow these instructions to make Flat Back Fabric Covered Buttons.
- Make sure the surfaces of the Cover Button back and Paper Clip gluepad are clean and free of oil.
- Apply E6000 to the back of the Cover Button.
- 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.
- Cut a 6" piece of Ribbon and knot it on the side of the Paper Clip. Slide it up against the Cover Button. Straighten and cut ends at an angle at the desired length.
- Let dry and enjoy.
- Tada!
You are done! Use these adorable Paper Clips to accent a Valentine for your special loved one or hold your place in your favorite book or cookbook. Enjoy!
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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!
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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 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.
An I Like Big Buttons Christmas! Idea #8: How To Make Fabric Cover Button Jumbo Paper Clip Bookmarks December 06 2017
Gift Idea #8:
Use these adorable Paper Clip Bookmarks as a Christmas gift for your special loved one to hold their place in their 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
Instructions:
1. Follow these instructions to make Flat Back Fabric Covered Buttons. See More
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I Like Big Buttons! "No Sew" Valentine's Day Craft Ideas February 03 2017
As we approach Valentine's Day, lets look at some fun and easy "No Sew" Cover Button crafts we can make for those we love!
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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 cook book. 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 ... 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 ... 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
Give these adorable Cover Button Bobby Pins as Valentine gifts for your best friend or loved ones. Enjoy!
Supplies:
Happy Customers Make Our Day!!! June 30 2016
Today, I was reading through our feedback and just wanted to share what a few of our happy customers had to say:
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How To Make A Cover Button Paper Clip Bookmark June 14 2016
Who needs some more Gunmetal craft items? Well, I do. Brand New! Gunmetal Jumbo Paper Clips are now in.
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 cover buttons, flat beads, paper punches, charms, gemstones, cabochons, silk flowers, and much more!
- Assembling fabric covered buttons is easy and fun but did you know you can use them to embellish Jumbo Paper Clips to make darling Bookmarks?
- Watch how easy it is below:
I Like Big Buttons! - How To Make A Cover Button Paper Clip Bookmark
To see other great Fabric Cover Button ideas, visit our DIY Project section here.