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Yes, ILikeBigButtons.com OPEN and Shipping! March 18 2020
Yes, I Like Buttons! OPEN and Shipping!
We have gotten a few questions about if we are open and shipping during this time. The answer is YES! We are all healthy and safely tucked at home as we practice social distancing.
I Like Big Buttons! is a completely e-commerce based, family-run business. Since we don't have a physical storefront, we are able to continue our operations as usual. All our items are in stock and ready to ship. Items purchased before 3 pm PT will go out the next business day via our USPS scheduled morning pickup.
My presence on social media may slow, and I ask for your patience with that. I have just become a full-time homeschooling mom for the next 6 weeks, on top of my responsibilities at I Like Big Buttons!, being a full-time wife, and a full-time momma. As many of you know, I am a momma of many, which means lots of "Mom, Mom, Mom!" as the day goes long. Lots of "How do I do this?" and "What am I supposed to do next?" Our school district has been amazing and was able to send all my kiddos home with lots of work, both online and in packet form, to keep them active.
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ILikeBigButtons.com
I Like Big Buttons! 🌈 Rainbow Combo Sale 🌈 March 01 2020
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Let the record show that I went into the craft store for ONE thing. February 18 2020
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♥♥♥ I Like Big Buttons! Be My Valentine Sale ♥♥♥ February 14 2020
💕 Valentine’s Day Week Celebration Giveaway 💕@ I Like Big Buttons! February 10 2020
To celebrate Valentine’s Day week, we will be giving away a 'craft kit' prize every day this 💕 week in our I Like Big Buttons Group!
Each kit will include one or more of our I Like Big Buttons! craft supplies and links to our online tutorials. (Fabric, glue, etc will not be included).
The winner must like and comment with an answer to the day's post/image in I Like Big Buttons Group.
Giveaway will start at 12 pm PT today (Monday, February 10th)!!!
Daily Prizes:
Monday's prize: 💜 Self-Cover Button Barrettes (25 Size 30 Cover Buttons, Tool/Template, and (25) Random Mix of Barrettes)
Tuesday's prize: 💙 210 Long Prong KAM Snap Starter Pack in Rainbow Spectrum and K2 Plastic Snap Pliers (One 10 pack of each color)
Wednesday's prize: 💚 Self-Cover Button Jumbo Paper Clips (12 Size 45 Cover Buttons, Tool/Template, and (12) Random Mix of Paper Clips)
Thursday's prize: 💛 15 Random Mix of 1" (25 mm) Key Fob Hardware and Key Fob Hardware Pliers
Friday's prize: 🧡 Enameled Pacifier Clips (10 Enameled Clips, 20 Sets of White KAM Snaps, K2 Plastic Snap Pliers, and Random Mix of MAM Rings)
Saturday/Sunday prize: ❤️ ILikeBigButtons.com ($15 Coupon Code good for a one time purchase on ILikeBigButtons.com)
*One (1) Random winner will be drawn every day at 12 pm PT.
Sale!!! Mega Mystery Grab Bag: 600 Kam Snaps/Plastic Snaps (Size 20) January 29 2020
Mega Mystery Grab Bag: 600 Kam Snaps/Plastic Snaps 😍 60 Packs in 10 Sets (Size 20) 😍
--> $23.50 (Originally $35.50)
*Supplies may be limited.
Merry Christmas! Professional KAM Plastic Snap Press GIVEAWAY! @ ILikeBigButtons.com December 08 2019
Only 17 More Days Until Christmas!!! How did that happen?!? We are sponsoring a Coral Pink DK-93 Professional Snap Press Giveaway!!! What better way to celebrate the gift-giving season!!! You will receive one of our custom Coral Pink DK-93 Press (as pictured) with a set of Size 20 Dies (will have all the parts to function, no additional expense will be required).
Giveaway good until Monday 12/16/19
See how to ENTER TO WIN below (Giveaway Rules*):
1. LIKE & SHARE this I Like Big Buttons! Facebook Giveaway Post publicly.
2. COMMENT on this I Like Big Buttons! Facebook 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 and LIKE the Professional Press Giveaway Post in the Fan Group (Post will be pinned in Announcements).
*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 our Coral Pink or Emerald Press, they are already on SALE our website no coupon needed.
***BONUS, Check out our Christmas Sale and get 10%-30% off your I Like Big Buttons! order (See Sales Details) @ I Like Big Buttons!
🎄 Shop Now!!! 🎄 Storewide 🎄 Christmas Sale @ ILikeBigButtons.com December 05 2019
🎄 Shop Now! We have extended our Storewide Sale through the 🎉 New Year 🎉 in a HUGE 🎄 🎄 🎄 Christmas Sale!
Coupon Codes (Good through the New Year on our website):
CHRISTMAS10 for 10% off orders $25+
CHRISTMAS15 for 15% off orders $125+
CHRISTMAS20 for 20% off orders $350+
CHRISTMAS30 for 30% off orders $1000+
***BONUS: Don't forget that US orders $99+ also get upgraded to free shipping!!!
We hope you have a wonderful December and a very Merry Christmas!!!
I Like Big Buttons! and All Buttons big and small :)
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Shop Now!!! Storewide 2019 Black Friday Sale @ ILikeBigButtons.com November 23 2019
Black Friday ... Small Business Saturday ... And Cyber Monday all rolled into one HUGE Storewide Sale!
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 December 12/5/19 on our website):
THANKFUL10 for 10% off orders $25+
THANKFUL15 for 15% off orders $125+
THANKFUL20 for 20% off orders $350+
THANKFUL30 for 30% off orders $1000+
***BONUS: Don't forget that US orders $99+ also get upgraded to free shipping!!!
Black Friday orders made Thanksgiving Day through December 1st (Sunday) 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!!!
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⚡️⚡️⚡️ Flash Sale - MINI Grab Bag: 250* KAM Plastic Snaps ⚡️⚡️⚡️ November 03 2019
I Like Big Buttons! Fun Facts: How We Prepare Our Plastic Snaps And Why October 28 2019
For all our new friends and followers of I Like Big Buttons!, it seemed like a great time to introduce you to our amazing Plastic Snaps!!! For those of you who have been with us for a long time, here is a refresher.
We carry a variety of package deals for our snaps from 10 sets, 25 sets, 100 sets up to thousands of KAM snaps with and without pliers or professional press all at a great price. We have a listing for just about everyone at the price range and quantity you desire.
Our 25 packs sets came to be largely for cloth diapers, but over the last decade, they have become our most popular quantity for both our cloth diaper makers and our embroidery, snap tab making, and general sewing customers.
We provide the best of both worlds, smaller packs to those that want greater variety and larger packs for those looking to use snaps in bulk.
Some of the other these reasons we offer these great options include:
* An equally large demand for “just a sampling of every color”, which gave birth to our sets of 10 and Starter Packs.
* We also offer individual parts in quantities of 100 and 1000 in all of KAM Plastic Snaps 130+ colors.
If you aren't sure how to jump into plastic snaps, we also carry starter packs including multi-packs of 10 or 25 sets of snaps. If you are new to snapping, we have starter packs with plastic snap pliers, awl, and an instructional DVD. These Starter Packs are a great way to get addicted :). We have 18 preset themes including Rainbow Spectrum, Pastel Spectrum, Vibrant Boy, Vibrant Girl, Patriotic, Military, and many others.
Check out our convenient Starter Packs:
We also offer an option to choose your own colors. You can pick from any of KAM Plastic Snaps 130+ fun colors. Have you taken a moment to check out our easy to navigate KAM Snap Visual Ordering Chart!?!
Here is our chart of available colors, we carry over 130+ great KAM Plastic Snap colors.
Other KAM Plastic Snap Deals going on right now:
Rainbow GRAB BAG: Random 1000* Kam Plastic Snaps for $21.95 (Regularly $35.95)
1000* Kam Snaps/Plastic Snaps for $18.95 (Regularly $35.95)
See our Clearance and Sales Section for other great deals!
NEW!!! K2 - BASIC - Plastic Snap Pliers And Awl October 08 2019
⚡️⚡️⚡️ Flash Sale - Mixed Bag: 100 KAM Plastic Snaps ⚡️⚡️⚡️ September 25 2019
⚡️⚡️⚡️ Flash Sale ⚡️⚡️⚡️
Mixed Bag: 100 Kam Snaps/Plastic Snaps Sets (Size 20) - $1.95 ($3.95 Value)*
Labor Day Sale!!! $3.00 for 100 Sets (Choose from 130 Colors) KAM Plastic Snaps Sale and More August 30 2019
Happy Labor Day Weekend!!!
In honor of the last great Summer Weekend, we are running a number of KAM plastic snap sales including $3.00 for 100 Sets of any of our 130 colors and a number of other great KAM Plastic Snap product deals. Check them out in the links below:
100 Sets of KAM Snaps in Size 20 for $3.00 (Regularly $3.50+)
100 Sets of KAM Snaps in Size 16 for $3.00 (Regularly $3.50+)
Other KAM Plastic Snap Pliers Deals:
12% Off - K2 KAM Plastic Snap Pliers
Other KAM Plastic Snap Deals:
Rainbow GRAB BAG: Random 1000* Kam Plastic Snaps for $21.95 (Regularly $35.95)
1000* Kam Snaps/Plastic Snaps for $18.95 (Regularly $35.95)
See other deals in our Clearance Section @ ILikeBigButtons.com. Sale good through Monday, 9/2/2019.
"No Sew" KAM Plastic Snaps Backpack Embellishments by ILikeBigButtons.com August 28 2019
My kiddos wanted a little embellishment on their backpacks this year so that they could tell theirs from the sea of backpacks at school. Simple, "No Sew", and I was able to customize each kiddo's backpack to match their personality. KAM plastic snaps to the rescue!
Mr. J wanted his backpack in his favorite color: Orange! He picked Size 20 KAM Plastic Snaps - B52 - Dark Orange.
Mr. M likes a little pizzazz in his wardrobe and his backpack is no exception. He picked Size 20 KAM Plastic Snaps - G96 -Mirror (Round shaped) and Star-Shaped KAM Plastic Snaps - G124 - Robin's Egg Blue.
Miss E is all about love. She chose Heart-Shaped KAM Plastic Snaps in G99 - Lilac and G96 - Mirror.
To see other great KAM Plastic Snap ideas, visit our DIY Project section here.
Adding Button Enclosure to Sweatpants Pocket with KAM Plastic Snaps by ILikeBigButtons.com July 22 2019
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 talking to my sister while we clean via wireless headsets. :) KAM plastic snaps to the rescue! I turned my useless slouch pocket into a secure button enclosed, phone holding pocket in just a few seconds with KAM plastic snaps.
Supplies:
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 see tons of hand-free cleaning in my future without fear that my phone will fall out of my pocket while I am moving.
To see other great KAM Plastic Snap ideas, visit our DIY Project section here.
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!!!
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
#ilikebigbuttons #kamsnaps #sale #flashsale #plasticsnaps
See other deals in our Clearance Section on our site:
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 Friday 5/24/19
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.
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.
Happy New Year Giveaway Week @ ILikeBigButtons! January 13 2019
Saturday/Sunday prize: ♥ 500 sets of KAM Plastic Snaps (25 sets of 20 colors pictured in Size 20)
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.
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.
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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! 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
"No Sew" Unpaper Towels with KAM Snaps
🍂🍂🍂 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! Labor Day Sale - $2.50 for 100 KAM Snaps (Mixed Sets) & Other Great Deals!!! August 31 2018
Happy Labor Day!!! In honor of our Labor Day Weekend, we are running a number of KAM plastic snap sales including $2.50 for 100 Sets (Random Mix) and other great I Like Big Buttons! craft supplies. Check them out below:
100 KAM Snaps Sets (Mixed) for $2.50 (Regularly $3.95)
Up to 55% off our KAM Snap 1000 mixed sets, choose from the options below.
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
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🤣😂 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!
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Friday Fun Facts - The Anatomy Of A KAM Plastic Snap June 08 2018
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.