News
How-To Alter a Halter Top Swimsuit with KAM Plastic Snaps July 27 2022
We bought this cute swimsuit for my daughter a little while ago. The swimsuit is totally adorable, but both she and I felt it tended to slip a little too far down in the front as the day went along. KAM plastic snaps to the rescue! We turned her halter top swimsuit into a standard strapped swimsuit in just a few seconds with KAM plastic snaps.
Supplies:
(Original Halter Top - Back Style)
First, we decided that we wanted the ends to crisscross and tuck into the back of the swimsuit, to give the illusion that the straps were sewn in place. We also wanted to leave to halter top feature in case she wanted to wear the straps tied up when sunbathing.
We used G100 - Marina (Blue) to coordinate with the swimsuit's warm sea blue color. Because we wanted the straps to tuck into the suit, we installed the KAM snap Cap and Socket on the back of the swimsuit with the Cap facing out. We, then, installed the KAM snap Cap and Stud on the swimsuit strap so that the Stud faced out.
Then we simply crisscrossed the straps and snapped them in place. It's a snap!
We are pleased with how it turned out. It looks like it was always meant to be a strapped swimsuit and it can easily be converted back into a halter top at a moments notice.
Tada! Time to go lounge at the swimming pool!
To see other great KAM Plastic Snap ideas, visit our DIY Project section here.
Monday Crafty Humor @ I Like Big Buttons! July 25 2022
Monday Craft Humor @ I Like Big Buttons! July 18 2022
Throwback Thursday! KAM Plastic Snaps Removal Video Using Cuticle Cutters July 14 2022
Throwback Thursday! Plastic snap removal video using cuticle cutters to remove a KAM plastic snap socket or stud. A great alternate way to remove misformed or broken snaps if you don't own KAM Plastic Snap Removal pliers.
How-To: Magnetic Pin Cushion/Needle Holder July 13 2022
Supplies:
- 1 Completed Size 75 (1 7/8 inch / 48 mm) Fabric Cover Button
- Fabric Of Your Choice
- 1x Standard Round Magnet (Approximately 3/4" Round)
- E6000, Hot Glue, or comparable adhesive
I Like Big Buttons! - Picture Tutorial Below:
1. Cut your fabric scrap. You will want a circle that is about twice the diameter of your button blank. *TIP* Our All-In-One Cover Button Template makes creating the right size circle of fabric a breeze.
2. Put your fabric piece in the larger assembly tool piece (RIGHT SIDE DOWN). When you look into the tool you want to see the back of the fabric.
3. Glue the magnet inside the back of the Cover Button with Hot Glue or E6000.
4. Place the button front (the domed piece) on top of the fabric. Leave the fabric edges hanging out.
5. Press the cover button edges down into the tool. *TIP* To make it easier on my fingers, I use a sharpie marker to apply pressure.
6. Place the back cover button piece on top of your fabric and button front. *TIP* If the cover button will be subject to repeated tugging from the back, you may want to add a little e6000 adhesive before attaching the back.
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. *TIP* I often use a flat piece of wood to apply pressure, again to save my fingers. It also helps to avoid the button back going in at an angle.
9. When you take the small assembly tool piece off, the fabric edges will be secured underneath the button back.
9. Remove the button from the larger assembly tool piece.
10. Tada! Now you have an attractive Pin Cushion/Needle Holder for your sewing room.
To see other great Fabric Cover Button ideas, visit our DIY Project section here.
Monday Craft Humor @ I Like Big Buttons! July 11 2022
8
Monday Craft Humor @ ILikeBigButtons.com June 06 2022
Our Coral (G106) KAM Plastic Snap is one of our most popular colors and a favorite accent color of mine right now. 
If you are not into Coral, we carry 13 other shades of orange and 130+ unique colors of snaps.
Homemade Donut Recipe from ILikeBigButtons.com Kitchen June 03 2022
🍮 I Like Big Buttons! Homemade Donuts 🍮
Ingredients for Bread Machine:
- 1 cup of Water
- 1 Egg
- 3 1/4 cup of Bread Flour (yellow bag usually)
- 1/4 cup of Granulated Sugar
- 3-4 Tablespoons of Butter
- 1 teaspoon of Salt
- 2 1/2 teaspoon of Rapid Rise Yeast (for bread machines)
Big Daddy Fryer or Medium, Heavy-Bottomed Pot on Stove:
- Crisco or Vegetable Oil (We use a fryer so I use Crisco because it sets back up and can be reused a few times before it needs to be replaced.)
Bread Machine Directions:
My bread machine has a quick dough option. It takes about 45 minutes to knead and mix and warm and knead it again or something like that. I usually walk away :). When it is done, I leave it in the bread machine for 15 more minutes and let it rise to make the yeast more relaxed and easy to roll.
***Alternative: 1 frozen loaf of Rhodes bread, thawed and rolled out will do the same thing. :)
Donuts:
- Plop the dough on a lightly dusted counter and roll it out to about 1/2" to 3/4". Using a donut cutter, or in a pinch, a large cup or the lid for a canning jar and a small cup about an inch in diameter to cut the center out. I often leave the center slightly attached. This helps it to hold more frosting when you are frosting them to eat. :)
- Place the cut out donut blanks on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. I also toss all the scraps on the sheet, my kiddos love the tidbits as much as the full donuts.
- Cover with plastic wrap and let sit for 45-60 minutes until they double in size.
- Heat up the Big Daddy Fryer or a medium, heavy-bottomed pan with about 2-3 inches of oil to 375 F.
- Carefully lower 2-3 donuts into the oil and cook on one side for 1-2 minutes, or until golden. Then cook on the other side for 1 minute or less, until golden.
- Drain fried donuts on a wire rack set over a large tray or on paper towels.
- Once they have cooled, you can embellish them however you like.
I Like Big Buttons! Kiddos Favorite Frosting Options:
- Granulated Sugar (Roll in)
- Chocolate Frosting
- Coconut Pecan Frosting (German Chocolate Cake Frosting)
- Cream Cheese Frosting with Sprinkles
Tag Sensory Blankets May 31 2022
I love making these because they are simple,
my babies loved them,
and they are easy to sew.
Link to Tutorial
Pin for Later
Monday Craft Humor @ ILikeBigButtons.com May 30 2022
Fabric and Cotton Webbing Key Fob Hardware Wristlet May 24 2022
Monday Craft Humor @ ILikeBigButtons.com May 23 2022
Cinnamon Roll Recipe from ILikeBigButtons.com Kitchen May 17 2022
🍮 Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting 🍮
Ingredients for Bread Machine:
- 1 cup of Water
- 1 Egg
- 3 1/4 cup of Bread Flour (yellow bag usually)
- 1/4 cup of Granulated Sugar
- 3-4 Tablespoons of Butter
- 1 teaspoon of Salt
- 2 1/2 teaspoon of Rapid Rise Yeast (for bread machines)
Bread Machine Directions:
My bread machine has a quick dough option it takes about 45 minutes to knead and mix and warm and knead it again or something like that, I usually walk away :). When it is done, I leave it in the bread machine for 15 more minutes and let it rise so that the yeast is more relaxed and easy to roll.
***Alternative: 1 frozen loaf of Rhodes bread, thawed and rolled out will do the same thing. :)
Cinnamon Filling Directions:
In a bowl mix:
- 1 cube softened butter
- 1/2 cup of brown sugar
- 1 Tablespoon cinnamon
Building the Cinnamon Rolls:
- Plop the dough on a lightly dusted counter and roll it out about 18-24 inches long and 10-12 high. Spread the sugar/butter/cinnamon mix on the dough and roll it up. It should still be 18-24 inches long.
- Then cut the dough into 1 1/2 to 2-inch rolls. I use a steak knife or dental floss. You should get approximately 12 rolls.
- Place them in a 9x13 greased pan. Cover with plastic wrap and let sit for 45-60 minutes until they double in size.
- Then bake them at 350 degrees for about 20 to 25 minutes. Watch them closely towards the 20 minutes, they start to brown fast.
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 1 cube of softened Butter
- 1/2 cube of softened Cream Cheese (4 oz)
- 1 Tablespoon of Vanilla
- About 1/2 pound of Powdered Sugar (added in gradually while mixing)
- Whip it until smooth and fluffy. It will lighten in color as you whip it.
- Apply a generous dollop of Cream Cheese Frosting on each warm Cinnamon Roll and enjoy! Straight out of the oven is our favorite. :)
*Tip: These Cinnamon Rolls are AMAZING with my Zesty Homemade Chili.
Monday Craft Humor @ ILikeBigButtons.com May 16 2022
Monday Craft Humor @ ILikeBigButtons.com May 09 2022
How to make Cover Button Earrings with I Like Big Buttons! DIY Kit April 27 2022
Monday Craft Humor @ ILikeBigButtons.com April 25 2022
Fixing A Instrument Carrying Case For My Musician With KAM Snaps April 21 2022
"Mom, all the zippers on my flute case are broken now." My musician held up his formerly zip-able case in one hand, his flute in his other.
KAM plastic snaps to the rescue. I went for the quick fix because there is only two months of school left. We will buy a replacement case next school year if he continued with band.
Supplies:
- Long Prong KAM Snaps (4 sets)
- KAM Pliers and Awl
- Marine Vinyl
- Standard Sewing Machine
I sewed two tabs out of double-sided marine vinyl and zigzag stitched them to the top of the soft case. Then, with Long Prong Size 20 KAM plastic snaps, I attached a tab to each side of the case, so that my musician can snap and unsnap the case easily.
Because my musician is an active kiddo, a track team member and an all-round busy boy, I wanted a second layer of defense for his flute.
With the same marine vinyl, I made 4x 1" double-layered bands and zigzag stitched them to the bottom inside of the case in sets to meet across the top of the flute's hard case. Finally, I attached a Long Prong Size 20 KAM plastic snap set to each side and SNAP, his flute is secure.
Tada! Problem solved!
Customer Love @ ILikeBigButtons.com April 20 2022
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
All things met my expectations. I bought for bandana bibs, but have learned more ways to use the snaps.
-- Tammy
Shop with Confidence
Craft. Like. No. One's. Watching. @ ILikeBigButtons.com April 19 2022
Craft. Like. No. One's. Watching. 😁
Our Light Pink (G87) KAM Plastic Snap is delicate pink and reminds me of all things girly and sweet. If you are not into Light Pink, we carry 9 other shades of red, 15 shades of pink, and 130+ unique colors of snaps.
A glimpse of my Easter afternoon preparing customer orders @ ILikeBigButtons.com April 18 2022
Easter Sunday 🐣 🌷 was a full day of church, celebration, great food, family time 💕, and of course, after all the fun was had, taking care of our ILikeBigButtons.com customers. Here is a glimpse of my Easter afternoon, preparing customer orders to go out with our Monday morning pickup!
--> This order is a rainbow of 25 sets of KAM® Plastic Snaps, which are on sale for $0.85 right now. Oh My! 😊
SHOP 25 SET SALE NOW
Wednesday Craft Humor @ ILikeBigButtons.com March 30 2022
This is a Public Service Announcement, in case you are still working on your New Years' Resolution and need some help. 😝
Our Squash (G98) KAM Plastic Snap reminds me of Spring, new life, and the promise of starting a garden. If you are not into Squash, we carry 13 other shades of orange and 130+ unique colors of snaps.
How To Install KAM Plastic Snaps with KAM Hand Pliers @ ILikeBigButtons.com March 29 2022
Tuesday Craft Humor @ ILikeBigButtons.com March 22 2022
😁😜😍
Our Butter (G76) KAM Plastic Snap is the perfect pastel yellow for everything Spring. If you are not into Butter, we carry 9 other shades of yellow and 130+ unique colors of snaps.
How to make Cover Button Paper Clips/Bookmarks with I Like Big Buttons! DIY Kit March 21 2022
Here is what you will receive a DIY Cover Button Jumbo Paper Clip KIT from ILikeBigButtons.com. Just a few quick steps to make a gift for the booklover in your life!
How to make Cover Button Bookmarks here.
It's Order Packing Time! @ ILikeBigButtons.com March 18 2022
Speedy Delivery! 😜 Items purchased before 3 pm PT from ILikeBigButtons.com go out the next business day via USPS. This order was a mix of KAM® products, Plastic Suspender Clips, Star-Shaped KAM Snaps, Heart-shaped KAM Snaps, standard Round KAM Snaps, and more. Oh My!
Shop with confidence!
Where to find us:
- Join our Facebook group!
- Like us on Facebook.
- Visit us on our YouTube Channel.
- Follow us on Pinterest.
- Follow us on Instagram.
- Follow us on Twitter.
Thank you for your interest! Have a great crafty weekend!
I Like Big Buttons and crew!
Wednesday Craft Humor @ ILikeBigButtons.com March 16 2022
My house is perpetually in this state! 😂🤣😂
Our Grasshopper Green (G65) KAM Plastic Snap reminds me of crisp but sunny days, new growth, and Easter.
If you are not into Grasshopper, we carry 16 other shades of green and 130+ unique colors of snaps.
How to make Cover Button Barrettes with I Like Big Buttons! DIY Kit March 15 2022
How to make Cover Button Barrettes with I Like Big Buttons! DIY Kit
Here is what you will receive a DIY Cover Button Barrette KIT from ILikeBigButtons.com. Just a few quick steps to make a fun accent for any outfit or gift for a loved one!
How to make Cover Button Badge Reels with I Like Big Buttons! DIY Kit March 10 2022
Here is what you will receive a DIY Cover Button Badge Reel KIT from ILikeBigButtons.com. Just a few quick steps to make a fun accent for any nurse, teacher, or work ID or gift for a loved one!
Tuesday Craft Humor @ ILikeBigButtons.com March 08 2022
KAM® Snap Removal Pliers Sale @ ILikeBigButtons.com March 07 2022
Do you own a set of KAM® Snap Removal Pliers yet? They may be my favorite KAM tool. They take the frustration out of removing broken or miss-set snaps. And they're a Snap to use!
If you need to remove a plastic snap, this is by far the easiest means for removing it and our KAM Snap Removal Pliers are on sale right now.
Monday Craft Humor @ ILikeBigButtons.com February 28 2022
Our Periwinkle (B48) KAM Plastic Snaps is a fun purple-blue that reminds me of the spring flowers and lacy Easter dresses. If you are not into Periwinkle, we carry 16 other shades of purple, 22 shades of blue, and 130+ unique colors of snaps.
How To Install Grommets with KAM® DK-93 Professional Press @ ILikeBigButtons.com February 24 2022
It's easy-peasy and a snap to do. We sell both Silver and Gunmetal finish in 5 mm, 7 mm, and 10 mm grommets/eyelets. Visit our KAM grommets and KAM tools --> Shop with Confidence!
Wednesday Craft Humor @ ILikeBigButtons.com February 23 2022
This is me with every piece of fabric! 🤪
Our Dark Lavender (B28) KAM Plastic Snaps reminds me of the Easter Bunny, cotton candy, and sweet hugs from my girls. If you are not into Dark Lavender, we carry 16 other shades of purple and 130+ unique colors of snaps.
Tuesday Craft Humor @ ILikeBigButtons.com February 15 2022
