Our 5 Most Popular Pacifier Clip Tutorials - I Like Big Buttons! August 15 2017

Pacifier Clips are easy to make, fun to embellish, and a great useful gift for a new mom and baby. 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 an KAM Plastic Pacifier Clip for Button Style Pacifiers

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

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

Friday Fun Facts - The Anatomy Of A KAM Plastic Snap July 28 2017

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.

I Like Big Buttons! Adjustable Elastic Headband With Interchangeable Shabby Flowers July 27 2017

Today, I am making a Adjustable Elastic Headband with Interchangeable Shabby Flowers.  It is super easy to do and adorable on both babies and big ;) kids alike.

Supplies for Adjustable Headband:

• 1 set of headband ring and slider
• 24" length of 5/8" Elastic for headbands
• Glue of your choice: Fabric Tac or Hot Glue
• Lighter or Chef's Torch

Supplies for Shabby Flower Embellishment:

• 2" Shabby Flowers of your choosing
• 1/2" x 1" square of Coordinating Felt
• 1 1/2" Circles of Coordinating Felt
• Glue of your choice: Fabric Tac or Hot Glue
• Coordinating Size 20 KAM Snaps

Adjustable Elastic Headband:

Instructions:

1.  Cut your Elastic to 24" length and heat seal the ends with the Lighter.  Be careful to just seal the ends, not start them on fire :).  (You may want to practice on a scrap piece if this is your first time.)

2.  Take your 24" length of Elastic and feed the decorative/shiny side of the Elastic up through the first loop in the Slider over the bar and back down through the second loop in the Slider.

3.  Pull the Elastic until it is about 3/4" sticking out the bottom of the second loop of the Slider.

4.  Flip the Slider over so that the wrong sides of the Elastic is face up, this is the bottom of the Slider.  Put a dab of glue on the Elastic and press the 3/4" of Elastic to it firmly.  Wiping away any excess glue.

5.  From the opposite side, slide the single Slider Loop about half way on to the Elastic.

I Like Big Buttons! FLASH SALE!!! 100 Kam Plastic Snap Sets (Size 20 & Size 16) $1.95 Each (Normally $3.95) July 21 2017

FLASH SALE!!! For the first time ever, we are deep discounting both our Size 20 and our Size 16 snaps at the same time. 100 Kam Plastic Snap Sets* (Size 20 - Most Popular OR Size 16 - Doll/Ribbon Projects) $1.95 Each (Normally $3.95):

• 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.

Size 20 - Link Here!

• 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.

Size 16 - Link Here!

Exclusive to I Like Big Buttons! Friends and Fans!!! Good Through Sunday (7/23) on our website. *Supplies may be limited.

Happy Fourth of July! Celebration Sale at ILikeBigButtons.com July 02 2017

Our Fourth of July celebration starts early this year!!! Before we prepare to celebrate another amazing 4th with our family, I wanted to give all of you our Celebration Deals so you can get started with some great summer crafts.

Coupon Codes (Good through Wednesday 7/5/17 on our website):

FOURTH5 for 5% off of orders over $25

FOURTH7 for 7% off of orders over $50

FOURTH10 for 10% off of orders over $100

FOURTH15 for 15% off of orders over $200

***BONUS: Don't forget that US orders over $70 also get upgraded to free shipping!!!

Happy Fourth of July from our family to yours!!! Have a great snappy holiday week!!!

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

I Like Big Buttons! Friday Fun Facts: How We Prepare Our Plastic Snaps And Why June 30 2017

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.

Unlike other vendors, our KAM plastic snaps are optically counted.  This means every cap, socket, and stud is counted, and the amount purchase is assured to be at or above the purchased quantity (we allow overcounts, but not undercounts).  Plastic snap batches can vary by 5% or more in weight (even between batches of the same color), so if your vendor is weighing them, you may not be getting what you paid for.

25 packs sets came to be largely for cloth diapers.  Most customers that replace Velcro on cloth diapers with snaps have numerous diapers in varying colors.  Many found purchasing 100 of each color wasteful, as they ended up with 75% of their snaps left over.

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 these reasons we offer these great options include:

*A large demand from customers for just 25 snaps to convert or complete a single diaper.

*An equally large demand for “just a sampling of every color”, which gave birth to our sets of 10 and Starter Packs.

* More compact, informational packaging that includes the name, quantity, prong length, and instructions about which Die and Rod to use.

* 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 new easy to navigate KAM Snap Visual Ordering Chart with new lower pricing!?!

Here is our chart of available colors, we carry over 130+ great KAM Plastic Snap colors.

I Like Big Buttons! Product Video: What We Carry June 22 2017



Check out ILikeBigButtons.com - A family-run craft supply shop with a large variety of plastic KAM Snaps & accessories, Key Fob Hardware, Cover Buttons, Pacifier Supplies, Metal Findings and more! We are constantly expanding our selection of crafting supplies for you.

I Like Big Buttons! - How to make a Fabric Pacifier Clip with KAM Snaps, MAM Ring or O-Ring and an KAM Plastic Pacifier Clip for Button Style Pacifiers June 13 2017

Today, I am making a pretty Fabric Pacifier Clip for Button Style Pacifiers using our silicone MAM rings and O-Rings. Pretty & functional! :)

Supplies for a Fabric Pacifier Clip with Button Style Pacifier Adapters:

• 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.

2.  Fold both 3 1/2" wide ends in 1/4" and iron flat.

3.  Now fold and iron the fabric in half the long way (14" length).

4.  Then fold and iron again, bringing the outer edges to the middle "iron line" and iron along those edges. Repeat on other side.

5.  Re-iron the seam so that the Fabric is smooth and flat, it should now be 13 1/2" long x 7/8" wide.

6.  Open the top of the Fabric strip and trim the excess internal fabric at an angle so that there is less chance of the ends peeking out when sewn together.  Repeat on the other end.

7.  Pin the Fabric strip in a couple places to keep it in place.

8.   Sew a 1/8" seam all the way around the piece making sure to back stitch at the start and finish to set the seam.

9.  Now installed a Cap and Stud about 1/2" from the edge and the mating Cap and Socket about 1 1/2" later so that the center of the two KAM Snap parts are about 1 1/2" or more apart.  Any closer and I found I had trouble getting the MAM Ring or O-Ring Adapter to sit neatly inside.   I used Size 20 snaps for this tutorial but either Size 20 or Size 16 will work great.

10.  Repeat on the other side, that will hold the Pacifier Clip.  I, then, feed the Pacifier Clip and MAM Ring Adapter onto the ribbon and snapped it into place.  It may have been easier to thread on the pacifier clip before installing any Snap parts but I was able to feed it through without much trouble.

11.  Tada!  Now time to add the Pacifier.

12.  Simply stretch the MAM Ring or O-Ring around the Button Style Grip on the Pacifier and it will settle behind it and hold the Pacifier securely. Now snap the Pacifier in place, attach to your child's shirt and go.

13.  As pictured, the MAM Rings hold the same way as the O-Rings only with a less subtle profile.

14.  Tada!  Happy Snapping!!!

Friday Fun Facts - Who is ILikeBigButtons.com? June 09 2017

It has been a while since I have introduced myself. Hi! I am Gena, the CEO and MOM of I Like Big Buttons! :) ILikeBigButtons.com is a family run, small business located in beautiful Washington State. We have been serving our customers for over a decade via the internet.

When I am not busy growing our craft business, 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 into 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 kiddos 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 used these very snaps in his 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 KAM plastic 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. It is a privilege to get to help support my family, teach my children to have a solid work ethic, and be a full-time mom all because of I Like Big Buttons! and your support.

Thank you,

Gena (CEO of ILikeBigButtons.com)

Cover Button Embellished Pacifier Clips by I Like Big Buttons! May 30 2017

I have had a lot of questions in the last couple years about how to make these clips so I decided to take it on. A Pacifier Clip made extra adorable with the added Cover Button accent, they are a great accessory to add to your baby's wardrobe for any special occasion or just because.

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 a 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 just 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.

Up To 15% Off At ILikeBigButtons.com In Honor Of Memorial Day May 26 2017

Have a great Memorial Day weekend!!!  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 not longer with us. In honor of them, we are running a Memorial Weekend Sale!

Take up to 15% your next website order from now through Monday 5/29 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 $70 also get upgraded to free shipping!!!

Good on our website through 5/29/17 only!

Bandana Bib with KAM Snaps and a PDF Pattern by I Like Big Buttons! May 18 2017

One of our most popular tutorials, Bandana Bibs are a great gift for those little droolers and mess makers in your life or as an outfit accessory. So cute!  I, also, used our Heart Shaped KAM Snaps for added pizazz, check it out!

Supplies:

• Fabrics of your choice
• 1 Heart Shaped KAM Snap Set
• KAM Snap Pliers and Awl
• Bandana Bib PDF Pattern (may need to adjust for your child's size or add more KAM Snaps settings)
• Standard Sewing Machine

Happy Mother Day!!! May 14 2017

 

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Happy Mother's Day! We hope this finds you having the HANDS DOWN best Mother's Day EVER!!! With Love,

I Like Big Buttons And All My Little Buttons!

 

To celebrate Mother's Day, today and tomorrow only, please use coupon code MOMMYLOVE for $10 off of $50 on our website: http://ilikebigbuttons.com/

 

Happy Mother's Day to all!!!

 

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Quick Reminder:

 

I Like Big Buttons! - May The 4th Be With You Giveaway is still going on!!!

 

LINK: www.facebook.com/ILoveBigButtons/posts/1343670262382472

 

4 Prizes and 4 Winners!!!

 

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I Like Big Buttons! - May The 4th Be With You Giveaway!!! May 04 2017

Here at I Like Big Buttons! we are HUGE Star Wars fans. In celebration of that fun fact, we are running a super Star Wars giveaway to celebrate May the 4th. We will be giving away four (4) prizes, that means we will have four (4) lucky winners**! Details Below.

1st Prize:

• Mint Professional KAM Plastic Snap Press with Size 20 Dies
• Includes:
• Mint Professional Press
• Size 20 Die Set

2nd Prize:

• Key Fob Hardware Starter Kit
• Includes:
• 5 sets of 1” and 5 sets of 1.25" Key Fob Hardware in Silver Finish
• 5 sets of 1” and 5 sets of 1.25" Key Fob Hardware in Antique Brass Finish
• 5 sets of 1” and 5 sets of 1.25" Key Fob Hardware in Gunmetal Finish
• A set of Key Fob Hardware Pliers
• *(For a total of 30 Key Fob Hardware Sets and Pliers)

3rd Prize:

• Fabric Cover Button Bobby Pin and Barrette Starter Kit
• Includes:
• 1x Size 24 Tool and Size 36 Tool
• 1x All-In-One Cover Button Template
• 25x Size 24 Cover Buttons Flat Back (for use with bobby pins)
• 25x Size 36 Cover Buttons Flat Back (for use with Snap Barrettes)
• 25x Snap Barrettes in Random Mix of Colors
• 25x Bobby Pins in Random Mix of Colors

4th Prize:

• 25 Random Mix of Enamel Clips

-- GIVEAWAY DETAILS --

Giveaway good until Monday 05/15/2017

ENTER TO WIN HERE (by Liking, Commenting, and Sharing our Facebook Post for this Giveaway):

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Giveaway Rules:

1. LIKE & SHARE this Giveaway, then COMMENT and share with us your favorite Star Wars character. In our house, there are too many to count. At the moment, I favor Princess Leia. She had the best hairdos and still managed to give the Empire what for. Who doesn't like a strong female lead :).

2. Join our I Like Big Buttons! Group.

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

Also, if you don’t want to wait, you can get 10% off our website using Coupon Code: MAY4THBEWITHU

**Names will be drawn randomly with our Rafflecopter App. The first name drawn will receive the 1st prize, the second name drawn the 2nd prize, and so on.

I Like Big Buttons! Happy Easter!!! - Rainbow Spectrum KAM Snap Starter Pack Giveaway!!! April 10 2017

Easter Giveaway!!! As we prepare for another wonderful Easter with our family, we are running a great giveaway. Who wants to win a KAM Snaps Rainbow Spectrum Starter Pack Kit (100 Sets)!!!  Our KAM Snap Starter Pack would be a great tool for those crafty projects you have planned or a great gift for your crafty loved one :). 

Giveaway good until Monday 04/17/2017

ENTER TO WIN HERE (by Liking, Commenting, and Sharing our Facebook Post for this Giveaway):

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Giveaway Rules:

1. LIKE & SHARE this Giveaway, then COMMENT and share with us your favorite thing about Easter. - I love family time, the memories of past Easters, and watching my children create their own with their cousins, aunts, uncles, grandparents, and us. But above all that, I love the Hope that Easter represents! "He is risen!" Happy Easter to all!

2. Join our I Like Big Buttons! Group.

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

Also, if you don’t want to wait, you can get 10% off our Starter Packs and Pliers on our website.

Starter Pack (100 Sets) (18 Packs to choose from) Coupon Code: STARTER100

Super Starter Pack (250 Sets) (15 Packs to choose from) Coupon Code: STARTER250

I Like Big Buttons! Happy Birthday To Me Sale!!! March 31 2017

It's my Birthday weekend!!! I plan to sleep in, eat chocolate, and get almost nothing done while enjoying my family:). While I am busy completing my Birthday Bucket-list, enjoy this quick sale and celebrate with me.

Coupon Codes (Good through Monday 4/3/17 on our website):

HAPPYBDAY5  for 5% off of orders over $25

HAPPYBDAY7 for 7% off of orders over $50

HAPPYBDAY10 for 10% off of orders over $100

HAPPYBDAY15 for 15% off of orders over $200

***BONUS: Don't forget that US orders over $70 also get upgraded to free shipping!!!

Happy Birthday to ME!!! Have a great crafty weekend!!!

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...

I Like Big Buttons! How To Repair a Bra with KAM Plastic Snaps March 28 2017

Today, I tackled a problem for us moms out there.  Or at least ;) those of us too busy to fish our bras out of the washer before they go in the dryer.  In all fairness to my mom, she has told me a number of times, they will last longer and work better if I air dry them.  The fact remains that if I remember to get the laundry from the washer to the dryer in the same day, I consider it a miracle :).

Besides wearing them out quicker, I have found that front loading machines like to grab the bra hooks and mangle them.  I have grown tired of the hooks poking me in the back or not hooking at all anymore.

I have now modified all my bras, I find the KAM Snap closures easier to snap and release. Quicker to put on, quicker to get off with a good strong hold.

KAM Plastic Snaps to the rescue with a seam ripper and just a couple snaps... See the picture tutorial below.

Supplies:

• Seam Ripper
• KAM Snap Pliers and Awl
• 3 KAM Snap Caps, 2 Studs, and 1 Socket

1.  Use a Seam Ripper to remove the stitches holding the Bra hooks in place.

2.  Once the hooks are removed, use the Awl to poke a hole where you want to install the snap.  I used a KAM Snap Cap and Socket on this side.

3.  Install the snap.

4.  I put 2 sets on the back strap for size adjustment, you could do 3 if you wanted.   I used a 2 KAM Snap Caps and 2 Studs on this side, and spaced them evenly.

5.  Tada!  Success, I am wearing it as I type.  It is much more comfortable and it was easy to snap, I was concerned considering I had to do it by feel, but it was simple to do.

I Like Big Buttons! FLASH SALE!!! 100 Kam Plastic Snap Sets (Size 16) $1.95 Each (Normally $3.95) March 17 2017

A Flash Sale for our KAM Plastic Snap Size 16 Fans:

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.

See Link Here!

Exclusive to I Like Big Buttons! Friends and Fans!!! Good Through Sunday (3/19) on our website.

#ilikebigbuttons #kamsnaps #plasticsnaps #flashsale #sale #size16

I Like Big Buttons! Spring Celebration - Mint Professional KAM Plastic Snap Press and Pastel Spectrum GIVEAWAY (A $100.00 Value)!!! March 13 2017

Spring is practically upon us, to celebrate to win a Professional Plastic Snap Press and Pastel KAM Plastic Snap!?  You will receive one of our custom Mint Presses (as pictured) with set of Size 20 Dies and 250 Pastel Spectrum Super Starter Pack (will have all the parts to function, no additional expense will be required). Enter to Win below.

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

Giveaway good until Monday 03/20/2017

ENTER TO WIN HERE (by Liking, Commenting, and Sharing our Facebook Post for this Giveaway):

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Giveaway Rules:

1. LIKE & SHARE this Giveaway, then COMMENT and share with us your favorite thing about Spring. I adore the return of my yard, I miss all the greenery and flowers. And of course, that my kids and I can go outside without dressing like mummies. :)

2. Join our I Like Big Buttons! Group.

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

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

Also available for sale, Exclusive I Like Big Buttons! - Coral Professional KAM Snap Press

I Like Big Buttons.com - KAM Plastic Snap Quick Ordering Chart makes ordering a Snap!!! March 03 2017

Have you taken a moment to check out our new easy to navigate KAM Snap Quick Ordering 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 Size/Shape, Color, Prong Length, and Finish to make ordering easier.

ILikeBigButtons.com - Mega Starter Pack KAM Snaps Giveaway (60 Colors)! February 23 2017

Today we are running a Giveaway for a Mega Starter Pack KAM Snaps (60 Colors)!!!

You will receive 10 sets of each of our first 60 KAM Snap Colors (B1 through B60) in Size 20 for a total of 600 Sets of KAM Snaps.

KAM snaps are one of most popular crafting supplies.  They can be used for most general projects like baby diapers and clothing. Size 20 snaps have the largest color variety, have a good strong hold, and are a good size for most button projects.

Giveaway good until Tuesday 02/27/2017

ENTER TO WIN HERE (by Liking, Commenting, and Sharing our Facebook Post for this Giveaway):

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Giveaway Rules:

1. LIKE & SHARE this Giveaway, then COMMENT and share with us your favorite Go-To meal. - Mine is a homemade Vegetable Beef Soup with extra carrots and lots of beef. :)

2. Join our I Like Big Buttons! Group.

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

I Like Big Buttons! Cuff Bracelet with Upcycled Jeans and KAM Snaps February 21 2017

A continuing problem in my house is holey jeans. I keep thinking they might grow out of this particular feature, but just yesterday my middle son walked up to me and turned around. He laughed as he relayed how he fell, but caught himself on a cabinet. Which as he wiggled his fingers through the seat of his pants, had snagged his pants in the seat leaving a gaping hole. Oh bother! When he twisted back around, I couldn't help, but note that it wasn't these pair of jeans first or second hole. The knees were completely split out.

I gave him permission to make his stuffed animals outfits out of the jeans, one of his favorite past times. Another great project for unsalvageable jeans is a cute Upcycled Cuff Bracelet, see the details below.

Upcycled Jean Cuff Bracelet with KAM Snaps

Supplies for a Upcycled Jean Cuff Bracelet:

• 1 Pair of Holey Jeans
• 2 KAM Snap Sets
• KAM Snap Pliers and Awl
• Standard Sewing Machine ... See Full Tutorial

Upcycled Jean Cuff Bracelet with Embroidery and KAM Snaps

Supplies for a Upcycled Jean Embroidered Cuff Bracelet:

• 1 Pair of Holey Jeans
• 2 KAM Snap Sets
• KAM Snap Pliers and Awl
• Standard Sewing Machine ... See Full Tutorial

ILikeBigButtons.com – Happy Valentine's Day - Pink Professional KAM Plastic Snap Press GIVEAWAY! February 09 2017

Who wants to win a Professional Plastic Snap Press!?  We are sponsoring a Coral Pink Professional Snap Press Giveaway!!!  What better way to celebrate LOVE and Valentine's Day!!!  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). Enter to Win below.

Giveaway good until Tuesday 02/14/2017

ENTER TO WIN HERE (by Liking, Commenting, and Sharing our Facebook Post for this Giveaway):

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Giveaway Rules:

1. LIKE & SHARE this Giveaway, then COMMENT and share with us your favorite Valentine's gift. - My favorite gift on Valentine's Day is the gift of not having to cook or do the dishes. I am a simple girl. :)

2. Join our I Like Big Buttons! Group.

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

If you can’t wait and want our Coral Press or Mint Press, we have them for sale for 10% off on our website right now.  Also, take an additional 10% any of our snap related products with coupon code: SNAPLOVE

I Like Big Buttons! Superbowl 2017 Flash Sale!!! February 05 2017

As we hang out and celebrate the 2017 Superbowl, enjoy a quick KAM Plastic Snap Flash Sale!!! (Today Only)

Get Patriot and/or Falcon colors:

100 sets of Glossy B3 - White, B5 - Black, B13 - Silver Gray, B38 - Deep Red, B54 - Crimson, OR B58 - Light Navy

For $2.50 each (Normally $3.95)

I Like Big Buttons! Rainbow Spectrum KAM Snap Starter Pack Giveaway!!! January 26 2017

GIVEAWAY!!! Who wants to win a KAM Snaps Rainbow Spectrum Starter Pack Kit (100 Sets)!!!  Our KAM Snap Starter Pack would be a great tool for those crafty projects you have planned or a great gift for your crafty loved one :). 

Giveaway good until Monday 01/30/2017

ENTER TO WIN HERE (by Liking, Commenting, and Sharing our Facebook Post for this Giveaway):

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Giveaway Rules:

1. LIKE & SHARE this Giveaway, then COMMENT and share with us your favorite color(s). - I am in love with Teal and Plum Purple right now.

2. Join our I Like Big Buttons! Group.

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

Also, if you don’t want to wait, you can get 10% off our Starter Packs and Pliers on our website.

Starter Pack (100 Sets) (18 Packs to choose from) Coupon Code: STARTER100

Super Starter Pack (250 Sets) (15 Packs to choose from) Coupon Code: STARTER250

I Like Big Buttons! Clearance Sale - Up to 50% Off January 22 2017

We had a SNOW DAY this week due to the ice storm that hit our area. My little buttons and I made good use of our free day and got some much needed spring cleaning done for the business.

In the process, I found quite a few pieces of discontinued or overstocked craft supplies. So, I listed them in our Clearance and Sale Items section on ILikeBigButtons.com. They are discounted up to 50% off for quick sale. Quantities Limited.

As my mom used to say and I find myself saying all the time now that I have a passel of kiddos, “When they’re gone, they’re gone.”

25 - Flower Shaped Metal Pacifier Clips (1" / 25 mm) for $5.95 (Normally $9.50)

100 - Silver Flattened Bottle Caps / Crown Caps / Linerless for $6.95 (Normally $10.00)

100 - Chocolate (G72) Plastic Pacifier Clips for $14.95 (Normally $22.95)

50 Wooden Scrabble Tiles for $6.00 (Normally $8.00)

1.18" (30 mm) Key Fob Hardware with Split Rings for $7.15 (Normally $14.25)

Random 1000 Kam Snaps/Plastic Snaps for $15.95 (Normally $34.95)

10 White MAM Ring Adapters for $5.75 (Normally $7.25)

10 Silver-Toned Bar Pin, Pin Back (Magnetic) for $8.00 (Normally $12.50)

Mystery Monday Mix-Up Madness !! 1000 Kam Snaps/Plastic Snaps for $20.95 (Normally $34.95)

25 Plastic Pacifier Clips (Random Mix) for $6.00 (Normally $8.50)

Blemished - 100 sets of B3 White KAM Plastic Snaps for $1.95 (Normally $3.95)

100 Kam Snaps/Plastic Snaps Sets - Monday Mix-Up Madness !! for $2.95 (Normally $3.95)

25 - Blemished - Round Shaped Enameled Pacifier Clips (1" / 25 mm) for $5.95 (Normally $10.50)

I Like Big Buttons! Mint Professional KAM Plastic Snap Press GIVEAWAY!!! January 12 2017

Happy New Year!!! Who wants to win a Professional Plastic Snap Press!?  You will receive one of our custom Mint Presses (as pictured) with a set of Size 20 Dies (will have all the parts to function, no additional expense will be required). Enter to Win below.

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

Giveaway good until Monday 01/16/2017

ENTER TO WIN HERE (by Liking, Commenting, and Sharing our Facebook Post for this Giveaway):

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Giveaway Rules:

1. LIKE & SHARE this Giveaway, then COMMENT and share with us your New Year's plans or resolution. - This year it is to remember to Savor The Moments for us at I Like Big Buttons! our little Buttons are growing so fast it's scary :).

2. Join our I Like Big Buttons! Group.

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

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

Also available for sale, Exclusive I Like Big Buttons! - Coral Professional KAM Snap Press

I Like Big Buttons! FLASH SALE!!! 100 Kam Plastic Snap Sets (Size 20) $1.95 Each (Normally $3.95) January 05 2017

FLASH SALE!!! 100 Kam Plastic Snap Sets (Size 20) $1.95 Each (Normally $3.95):

See Link Here!

Exclusive to I Like Big Buttons! Friends and Fans!!! Good Through Saturday (1/7) on our website.

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15% off End of the Year Sale at ILikeBigButtons.com December 27 2016

The End of the Year is upon us!  As we prepare to welcome the 2017, we wanted to celebrate the last bit of 2016 with a big sale!!! 

15% off of everything in ILikeBigButtons.com on purchases over $25.00 using coupon code:

YEAREND15

(Good through January 3rd, 2017 on our website only.)

***BONUS: Don't forget that US orders over $70 also get upgraded to free shipping!

I Like Big Buttons! Storewide 2016 Black Friday Sale!!! November 22 2016

Today will not be known as the Tuesday before Thanksgiving. It will be known as Black Friday, but still on a Tuesday!!!  I couldn't resist.  :P

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 Cyber Monday 11/28/16 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 $70 also get upgraded to free shipping!!!

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...

I Like Big Buttons! 1000 Sets of KAM Plastic Snaps Giveaway (40 Colors)! November 17 2016

We are running a 1000 Sets of KAM Plastic Snaps Giveaway! Today we are running a Giveaway for a 1000 Sets of KAM Plastic Snaps (40 Colors)!!!

You will receive 25 sets of each in a rainbow of our most popular KAM Snap Colors (40 Colors as pictured in 25 Sets) in Size 20 for a total of 1000 Sets of KAM Plastic Snaps.

KAM Plastic snaps are one of most popular crafting supplies.  They can be used for most general projects like baby diapers and clothing. Size 20 snaps have the largest color variety, have a good strong hold, and are a good size for most button projects.

Enter to Win here (Good Through 11/21):

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Also, if you don’t want to wait, you can get 10% off our KAM Plastic Snaps on our website: SNAP123

* Picture shows 50 sets but this Giveaway is for 25 sets of each color pictured.

I Like Big Buttons! FLASH SALE!!! 25% Off LONG PRONG Kam Plastic Snap Sets (Size 20) November 14 2016

We now carry Long Prong Size 20 KAM Plastic Snaps in a rainbow of colors, check it out!!!

CLICK HERE TO BUY

Take 25% off your order of Long Prong Size 20 snaps today and tomorrow only using: LONGPRONGLOVE

Glossy KAM plastic snap sets in LONG PRONG size 20 (6.2 mm).

• Size - T5/Size 20 (0.5" - 12.4 mm)
• Prong Length - 6.2mm (Long)

Long Prong Size 20 snaps are great for THICKER fabric projects, key chains, cloth diaper making, and embroidery. In most cases, our standard prong Size 20 snaps will be more than enough.  Size 20 snaps have a good strong hold, and are a good size for most projects.

Each set includes 2 round caps, 1 socket and 1 stud.

LONG PRONG - Size 20 snaps are available in rainbow of colors:

• B3 - White
• B5 - Black
• B41 - Violet
• B16 - Royal Blue
• B46 - Teal
• B14 - Spring Green
• B7 - Bright Yellow
• B55 - Orange
• B38 - Deep Red
• B47 - Neon Pink
• B57 - Medium Pink
• B11 - Gold
• B45 - Silver

*Exclusive to I Like Big Buttons! Friends and Fans!!! Good Through Wednesday (11/16) on our website.

ILikeBigButtons.com – Pink Professional KAM Plastic Snap Press GIVEAWAY!!! November 03 2016

Christmas is a coming!!! We are excited here at I Like Big Buttons! what a wonderful time of the year.  While we prepare for Christmas, let's have another great giveaway!

Who wants to win a Professional KAM Snap Press? You will receive a Pink KAM Plastic Snap 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 12/5/2016.

ENTER TO WIN HERE:

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Giveaway Rules:

Share, Like, & Comment this Giveaway Post (Rules Below*).

1. SHARE this Giveaway on a Craft Or Diaper Blog/Forum.

2. LIKE our Giveaway Post on Facebook.

3. COMMENT on our Giveaway Post on Facebook.

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

If you can’t wait and want our Coral Press or Mint Press, we have them for sale for 10% off on our website right now.  Also, take an additional 10% any of our snap related products with coupon code: SNAPLOVE

* This Press is a factory second while it has some cosmetic imperfections, it is brand new and functions properly. While KAM Snap presses are available in pretty colors for the home, they are industrial equipment.  Presses will have scratches, chipped/flaked paint, nicks, dust, rust, and other cosmetic imperfections that will not hinder their function.  Presses and dies arrive pre-oiled and should be wiped down before first use.  Remove any remaining oil on each die by attaching several snaps to scrap fabric.

I Like Big Buttons! Rainbow Spectrum KAM Snap Starter Pack Giveaway!!! November 03 2016

GIVEAWAY!!! Who wants to win a KAM Snaps Rainbow Spectrum Starter Pack Kit (100 Sets)!!!  Christmas is coming soon!!!  Our KAM Snap Starter Pack would be a great tool for those crafty gifts you have planned or a great gift for your crafty loved one :). 

Enter to win here (Giveaway open through next Monday 11/7/16): 

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Also, if you don’t want to wait, you can get 10% off our Starter Packs and Pliers on our website.

Starter Pack (100 Sets) (18 Packs to choose from) Coupon Code: STARTER100

Super Starter Pack (250 Sets) (15 Packs to choose from) Coupon Code: STARTER250

I Like Big Buttons! FLASH SALE!!! 100 Kam Plastic Snap Sets (Size 20) $2.50 Each (Normally $3.95) October 23 2016

FLASH SALE!!! 100 Kam Plastic Snap Sets (Size 20) $2.50 Each (Normally $3.95):

See Link Here!

Exclusive to I Like Big Buttons! Friends and Fans!!! Good Through Tuesday (10/25) on our website.

#ilikebigbuttons #kamsnaps #plasticsnaps #flashsale #sale

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Just a reminder -- Only 1 day left in our KAM Professional Snap Press Giveaway!!! Enter now (Ends 10/24):

See Link Here!


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Current Giveaways we are sponsoring! October 20 2016

Our friends over at Georgia Totes are running a GIVEAWAY with 6 great prizes, one of which is our KAM Plastic Snap Rainbow Spectrum Starter Kit!!!  Check it out and enter today!!!

See Georgia Totes Blog for rules and instructions to enter here.

List of contributors:

Also, don't forget we are running our KAM Plastic Snaps Professional Press Giveaway right now also.  Only 4 days left, so don't hesitate to enter!!!

Remember, if you can’t wait and want our Coral or Mint Press, they are already 10% off on our website no coupon needed. Also, take an additional 10% any of our snap related products with coupon code: SNAPLOVE

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