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

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

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

Here is what you will need:

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

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Free prescription with each order! 

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

LONG PRONG Mixed Bag:

100 Kam Snaps/Plastic Snaps Sets (Size 20)

--> $4.50 (Originally $5.95)

*Quantities Limited.

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Today is a looking for my scissors kind of day!

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Hello, Spring! 🥰

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

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

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Hello, Monday! 

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

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

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

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So Prepared!

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😍😍😍

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

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

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

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



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

Only $19.95 (Originally $29.95)

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

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

KAM Plastic Snap Removal Pliers:

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

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

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My happy place! 🥰

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

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

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

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

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

 

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

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

 

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

 

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

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

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

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

Rainbow Combo Packs are 20% OFF

No Coupon Necessary

Making a Fabric Cover Button Metal Pacifier Clip @ ILikeBigButtons.com February 26 2021

Supplies:

• 2 KAM Snap Sets
• KAM Snap Pliers and Awl
• Round Faced Metal Clips or Enamel Pacifier Clips
• 1 Size 36 Flat Back Cover Button
• Size 36 Assembly Tool
• Size 36 Template
• Fabric Scraps
• E6000 Adhesive
• Pre-made Pacifier Clips (see Pacifier Clip and Supply Tutorials)

Instructions:

1. Using our Pacifier Clip and Supply Tutorials make either Ribbon or Fabric Pacifier Clips.
2. Cut your fabric scrap. You will want a circle that is about twice the diameter of your button blank.  I cut out a Piece of Fabric using my Size 36 Template.
3. 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.
4. Place the button front (the domed piece) on top of the fabric. Leave the fabric edges hanging out.  Double check the transparent underside to see if your print is how you would like it.   Then press the cover button fabric edges down into the tool.
5. Add a dab of E6000 Adhesive to the middle of the cover button cap before installing the Flat Back.
6. Place the back cover button piece on top of your fabric and button front.
7. Take the smaller piece of the assembly tool and with the open side down place it on the button back.
8. Press down. You may hear a pop when the last bit of the button back slips into place. If you take the tool out and the button is not completely secured, just put it back in and press down again.
9. When you take the small assembly tool piece off, the fabric edges will be secured underneath the button back.
10. Remove the button from the larger assembly tool piece.  Tada!  My Cover Button is ready to be adhered to a Round Faced Metal Clip.
11. Here are the Cover Buttons I made in just a few minutes.  Seriously easy, fun and so cute!
12. Now take the E6000 Adhesive and put a medium size dab of glue on the back of the cover button about 1/2 of what would fill the back area of the back.  This glue is great to work with so don't overly worry about getting the amount right.  I was able to cleanly wipe of any excess off when I put on too much and I was also able to remove the button and add a little more when I under did it.  This glue is very forgiving.
13. Now place the Cover Button over the Round Faced Metal Pacifier Clips and straighten and center your button.
14. Press firmly and let set to dry and cure 24-72 hours as recommended by the manufacturer (E6000).
15. These are my finished products.  I love them and think they turned out beautifully.  Below are my examples, completed and installed on Pacifier Clips.

16. Tada!!!

Disclaimer:  Keep in mind that although I have rough tested these I in no way recommend you leave your baby alone with these as there are small pieces and if not done properly they may come apart and become a choking hazard.  I would recommend these clips under adult supervision only.  The maker and/or parent assumes full responsibility when using these pacifier clips.

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Our Creamsicle (G113) KAM Plastic Snap reminds me of the little ice cream desserts they handed out at every birthday party and all school functions when we were kids. 🥰 Such great memories wrapped up in a little cup of ice cream. Also, it is 10 degrees here!  Eek! Thoughts of warmer days, please.  

 

If you are not into Creamsicle, we carry 13 other shades of orange and 130+ unique colors of snaps.

Thursday Humor @ ILikeBigButtons.com February 04 2021

  Love is in the Air!!! 

Free Stay Dry Drooler Bib Pattern January 27 2021

Robin H. shared this free pattern/tutorial a while back. It is still a great one, especially for those drooly babies in your life.

"I got a starter set of Kam Snaps and Hand and Pliers to use for the bib closure. This not only solved my velcro nightmares, it also made the bibs more difficult for my little guy to pull off."

See other great KAM Plastic Snap Tutorial and Ideas on our website.

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Yes!!!

Our Turquoise (G115) KAM Plastic Snap is one of our most popular vibrant blues. It works great for both girls and boys alike and is a great all-around color. If you are not into Turquoise, we carry 22 other shades of blue and 130+ unique colors of snaps.

   

K1 KAM Plastic Snap Pliers Versus K2 ILBB Plastic Snap Pliers January 08 2021

We get a lot of questions about the difference between K1 and K2 plastic snap pliers. Both K1 and K2 pliers work great for applying plastic snaps. They are lightweight, portable, and easy to use.

The K1 pliers are KAM® branded pliers, the same quality brand as the snaps we carry. They come with four (4) dies:

• Size 16
• Size 20 & Heart Shaped snaps
• Size 19
• Size 22 & Star Shaped snaps

The K2 pliers are manufactured for our I Like Big Buttons!® brand. They are a more economical option for those who aren't looking to do all that many snaps. They come with three (3) dies:

• Size 16
• Size 20 & Heart Shaped snaps
• Size 22/24 & Star Shaped snaps

K1 are sturdier and have more robust dies than K2. If you are just doing a few snaps, the K2 is not a bad choice, and some people like them better for Size 16 snaps. The K1 pliers do a nicer job on Size 20 snaps and work great on Size 16.

K1 pliers form the snaps creating a small rounded dome in the socket and stud center. K2 pliers form more of a flat pancake with a bullseye impression that some like for Size 16 snaps, as it can make them snap together a little easier.

If grip strength is an issue, K2 pliers require less force to sufficiently set snaps.

In general, we recommend K1 over K2, but both work great.

The Anatomy Of A KAM Plastic Snap @ ILikeBigButtons.com January 07 2021

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.

Wednesday Humor @ ILikeBigButtons.com January 06 2021

Just for today! 😜

Our Dazzle (G95) KAM Plastic Snaps reminds me of grape popsicles, mermaids 🧜‍♀️, and childhood imagination.

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

💖 KAM Plastic Snaps Love Sale 💖 January 03 2021

Rounds, ❤️Hearts❤️, ⭐Stars⭐, and Long Prongs, Oh My!!! All our KAM Plastic Snaps are 15% OFF in our Quick Order Chart using coupon code: KAMSNAPLOVE

Time to Stock up!!!

Monday Humor @ ILikeBigButtons.com December 07 2020

What's on your 🎄 Christmas 🎄 list?


Our Orange (B55) KAM Plastic Snap reminds me of getting cozy in front of the fireplace with a cup of cocoa, and my darling son who does his best to wear orange every day of the week. 🥰


If you are not into Orange, we carry 13 other shades of orange and 130+ unique colors of snaps.

Merry Christmas! Professional KAM Plastic Snap Press and KAM Plastic Snaps GIVEAWAY! @ ILikeBigButtons.com December 02 2020

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It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!!!

Our Daffodil (G126) KAM Plastic Snap reminds me of brisk, sunny days and warm candlelight.

If you are not into Daffodil, we carry 9 other shades of yellow and 130+ unique colors of snaps.

What are you feeling Thankful, Grateful, and Blessed about today? November 23 2020

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Jean Pacifier Clip with Fabric Rosette November 16 2020

Supplies for a Recycled Jean Pacifier Clip with Fabric Rosette:

• 1 Pair of Holey Jeans
• 1 1/2" to 2" x 24" long strip of Fabric
• 1 KAM Plastic Pacifier Clip
• 1 KAM Snap Sets
• KAM Snap Pliers and Awl
• Sewing Clips
• Standard Sewing Machine
• Hot Glue Gun
• Fabri-Tac - Fabric Adhesive

Instructions:

1. Using an old, holey pair of Jeans cut two 1 1/2" x 14" strips of material.
2. Use Sewing Clips to hold the material, wrong sides together, right sides facing out.
3. Stitch around the strip of fabric about a 1/4 to 3/8" in all the way around making sure to backstitch at the start and end.
4. Pull on the edges to fray the jean material up to the stitch you made.  I used a crafty child :) with a cutting board and a fork.  It will also fray over time but I was going for this look.
5. To make the Fabric Rosette, fold the fabric in half, wrong sides together, two times.  You will end up with about 1/2" or less strip of fabric 24" long.  I used an iron to fold it, not so much that it was completely flat, just enough that it held its shape.  Start at one end and hot glue the first bit of it back against itself.
6. Continue this ever so often so that the 'bud' stays together.
7. Make the bud or center of the rose about 1/2" in diameter.  Add one last drop of hot glue.
8. Now twist the fabric 360 degrees, so that the bottom becomes the top.  Tack it with a small bead of hot glue and repeat.
9. Continue twisting and gluing until you run out of fabric or until you reach the desired size of your rosette.
10. It will look like this when you are finished.
11. Glue the last bit of fabric on the underside of the Rosette securely with hot glue.
12. For a more finished look, I added a circle of felt to the bottom with Fabri-Tac.
13. Put the KAM Plastic Pacifier Clip on the Fabric strip about 1″ in.
14. Fold back 1″ of the strip back onto itself.
15. Straight stitch across the fabric strip just behind the KAM Plastic Pacifier Clip.  Make sure to set the stitch.
16. Make sure that the internal snap in a comfortable distance to accommodate the width of the handle, I spaced my KAM Snaps about 2″ apart using the Pacifier I have with the biggest handle.
17. Now on the side where the Pacifier will be attached, I installed a Cap and Socket about 1/2″ from the edge.  I used Size 20 snaps for this tutorial but either Size 20 or Size 16 will work great.
18. Add Fabric Rosette with Fabri-Tac to the Pacifier Clip just above the clip.
19. Now snap the Pacifier in place, attach to your child’s outfit and go.
20. Tada!  Okay, I think I am in love.  Super cute!  Happy Snapping!!!  To see our other great Pacifier Clip Tutorial and KAM Plastic Snap Ideas and buy these supplies visit I Like Big Buttons.com.

Disclaimer:  Keep in mind that although I have rough tested these I in no way recommend you leave your baby alone with these as there are small pieces and if not done properly they may come apart and become a choking hazard.  I would recommend these clips under adult supervision only.  The maker and/or parent assumes full responsibility when using these pacifier clips.

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Especially this time of year!!! 😊😜😁

Our Violet (B41) KAM Plastic Snap is one of our most popular colors and a favorite of mine. If you are not into Violet, we carry 16 other shades of purple and 130+ unique colors of snaps.