Tuesday, September 8, 2020

Some Ways to Use KAM Plastic Snaps

Snaps & tools are available at KAMsnaps.com.

 

Removable Candy from Gumball Machine for Quiet Book
(courtesy of Amy F)



Earbud Case
In the hoop tutorial here.

Turn Empty Milk / Juice / Soup Cartons into Wallets
Tutorial here.


No-Sew! Snaps Used As Rivets to Attach Elastic to Shoes that are Too Loose or to Replace Worn-Out Velcro



Dog Leash & Collar 2-in1 System by All Ready Leash
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Removable Clothes in a Quiet Book


Waterproof Tote Bag with Snap Closures
Tutorial here.



Banner
A banner made of camper cutouts attached to each other with snaps. Great for celebrations and holidays, with cutouts such as Christmas trees, snowflakes, flowers, birthday cakes, and anything else you can think of! Embroidered banner designs available at Valley of Embroidery.


Busy Mat with Closures
Help your child fine-tune her motor skills while also keeping her busy with a simple busy mat of various types of closures, such as buttons, zippers, velcro, buckles, lacing, and of course snaps. Can be done in the form of a mat, blanket, or book.


Hand Sanitizer Pouch Straps
Strap them to your purse, belt loop, wrist, or anything else you can think of to always have them handy and on the go. Tutorial here.


Shampoo Bottle Purses
Reduce your ecological footprint! Cut a shampoo bottle, add a snap, and voila, you have a discreet little case for toiletries, loose change, or other knick knacks. Tutorial here.


Travel Board Game
With just a few basic materials, you can make a travel, easy-to-store version of your favorite board game. Tutorial here.


Mounting Pliers
This isn't a use for snaps specifically, but it's a great ide
a. This was built by a user who has tendonitis. Just to give you an idea of a way to "improve" the pliers if you can't afford or don't want to invest in a table-top press.


Snapable Flowers for Quietbook


Convertible Sleeping Bag
A blanket that turns into a sleeping bag. Tutorial here.


Feeding Pump Bag
Double-sided snaps are used to attach the feeding pump bag to the insulated pump bag.


Crossover Tabs on Cloth Diaper
Double-sided snaps are used for the crossover tabs.


Attach Wipe Bag to Wet Bag Handle
A double-sided snap on the pink wipe bag allows the bag to be attached to the handle of the larger wet bag. One less thing in your hand when you're rushing baby to the bathroom for a diaper change.


Attach Custom Hoodie to Kinderpack Carrier
Double-sided snaps are used on the strap of this custom hoodie so that it can fasten to both sides of the hoodie pocket on carrier.


Fabric Sampler Book
Layers of fabric are attached to each other with double-sided snaps to create a sampler book.


Layered Diaper Inserts
A double-sided snap allows inserts to be layered on top of each other for extra absorbancy when needed, then unsnapped for easy washing and drying.


Snappin' Apples in a Quiet Book
"A" is for apples.  These apples snap on and off. Pattern and tutorial at hillsidemomma.com.


Interactive Clock
A double-sided snap was used for the bottom hand of the clock. The bottom hand is able to fasten to both the clock as well as the top hand.


Stuffed Animal Hanging Organizer
Place one side of a snap on a long strip of ribbon, and the other side of the snap on the stuffed animal (an ear or tail usually work well). Snap the 2 parts together and eventually you'll get an organized hanging chain of stuffed animals.


Decorative Tentacle
Snaps provide the decorative details on the tentacles of this Ursula handbag.


Bird Collar
Elizabethan-style soft collar to help prevent your bird from plucking her feathers.


Lullaby Baby Blanket
The stuffed animal head attaches to the blanket with a snap.  In-the-hoop instructions available here.


Sleep Wings PillowTM
The recliner pillow that helps to stabilize your head and neck.
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SnugSnap®
Self-adhesive, press-on snaps that are applied to the top and bottom of babies' and children's two-piece outfits to prevent the top from riding up.
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Shorten Sleeves
Sleeves too long on your baby's onesies? Shorten them by adding snaps. In the photo below, there's a stud installed at the shoulder and then a couple of sockets down the sleeves.


Alternative to Buttons
Have an old sweater with missing buttons? Replace them with snaps! A fun decorative embellishment that also allows for easy opening and closing.


Winter Car Seat Poncho


Removable Decorative Bow
Bow snaps off for safe washing.


Christmas Tree Skirt Fastener
Put snaps along the open edge so your child can't remove the skirt.


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