101+ Uses for KAM Snaps: Convertible Sleeping Bag

Sew Can Do has shared this tutorial for a blanket that converts into a sleeping bag using KAM snaps. This is about the most awesome My Little Pony blankie we've ever seen -- Bronies, take note!

101+ Uses for KAM Snaps: Christmas Tree Skirt Fastener

" I finished sewing this tree skirt and knew exactly how to fasten it so that our toddler can't make off with it. KAM Snaps along the open edge!! No hassle, easy on and off and our little rascal can't use the tree skirt as a blanket. " 

Thanks for sharing this idea, Raechel! 

101+ Uses for KAM Snaps: Countdown to Santa Chain

Encourage your child's enthusiasm for special events with a countdown chain made with snaps.  Dejah Vue Designs has patterns for Christmas, birthdays, and even a military-themed one.

Thanks for sharing this, Kayleigh W!

And Kristin R!

101+ Uses for KAM Snaps: Tear-Away Pants

Use KAM snaps to turn regular athletic pants into tear-away pants!

This great idea was shared by Michaela L. 

"My son takes dance classes and I wanted tear away pants for him to wear over his shorts on the way to class. I took an athletic pair of pants and added snaps. Saved me a ton, as these kind in stores are nearly non-existent in his size and are over $30 online."

A great way to upcycle and save money!

Comforter Sliding Around in Your Duvet Cover? KAM Snaps to the Rescue!

Millions of Fingerprints has a great tutorial on how to add snaps to the corners of your duvet cover to keep the comforter inside from sliding around.  Great idea, Kaitlin!

Check out all the other ideas creative KAMsnappers have come up with on our 101+ Uses for KAM Snaps page.

101+ Uses for KAM Snaps: IV-Friendly Pajamas

Thanks to Chrissy for sharing this great idea on our Facebook page.  Using KAM snaps to help pjs accommodate IVs tubes.

KAM Snaps for Baby / Toddler Shoes

 

 (Thanks for sharing the above photo, Brandy H!)

KAM plastic snaps are a great method to make things interchangeable.  Use them on little shoes to add interchangeable bows, flowers, or other adornments that can be snapped on and off to match any outfit.

101 Uses for KAM Snaps: Straps for Hats

Use snaps to add straps to your or your child's hats to keep them from blowing away or your child from pulling them off.  Tutorial by Make It and Love It here.

For lots more uses for your KAM snaps, visit our 101 Uses for KAM Snaps page. 

101 Uses for KAM Snaps: Baby Jumper

This adorable jumper was made with size 16 KAM plastic snaps.  The jumper was made using the free Jamie Jumper pattern with tutorial by Fishsticks Designs. The shoes were made from the Sew Darling Mini Mocs tutorial & pattern by Darling Diapers.

For lots more uses for your KAM snaps, visit our 101 Uses for KAM Snaps page. 

101 Uses for KAM Snaps: Interchangeable Suspenders

Makeit-Loveit.com shows you how to make interchangeable suspenders with snaps here.  These suspenders only require 1 set of suspender clips, which you can snap on and off each suspender. Not only does that save you money, but it'll mean a lot less clanking in the washer & dryer.

You can also use snaps to attach interchangeable accessories to the suspenders, like bows and flowers.

KAMsnaps.com sells plastic clips which can be used as suspender clips. These clips comply with CPSIA regulations. They're available here.

 

For lots more uses for your KAM snaps, visit our 101 Uses for KAM Snaps page. 
 

101 Uses for KAM Snaps: Bra/Tank Top to Nursing Bra/Tank Top Conversion

Nursing apparel is very expensive. You can instead convert a regular bra or tank top into a nursing bra or tank by just adding a couple of snaps. Montana Solar Creations shows you how here.

For lots more uses for your KAM snaps, visit our 101 Uses for KAM Snaps page. 

101 Uses for KAM Snaps: Picnic Blanket To-Go

DIYDanielle.com shows you not only how to make your own picnic blanket but also how to add snaps and handles so that you can fold the blanket, snap it "closed" and easily carry it around. Tutorial at http://www.diydanielle.com/2012/06/diy-picnic-blanket.html.

 

For lots more uses for your KAM snaps, visit our 101 Uses for KAM Snaps page. 

101 Uses for KAM Snaps: Electric Toothbrush Cover

Most people who have an electric toothbrush battle with trying to keep the inside of the head free of dirty water that eventually turns to mold.

Here's a relatively simple way to keep those heads clean: toothbrush covers!

Tutorial available at: 

Part I (Intro): http://www.diydanielle.com/2012/06/diy-electric-toothbrush-cover-part-i.html

Part II (Tutorial): http://www.diydanielle.com/2012/06/diy-electric-toothbrush-cover-part-ii.html

For lots more uses for your KAM snaps, visit our 101 Uses for KAM Snaps page. Feel free to share your snap-related tutorial, photo, or video by emailing it to sales @ kamsnaps.com (remove the spaces) or post it on our Facebook page.

101 Uses for KAM Snaps: Diaper Holder to Use with Sprayer

For those of you who use a sprayer to clean the yuck off cloth diapers, you know how much trouble it can be to keep that diaper open without having it flip and flop all over the place.  The solution that one crafty mama came up with is the "diaper dummy," a diaper holder made from a milk jug that you can attach your diaper to so it stands open while you're spraying it clean.  Tutorial available at http://mamasquirrelmusings.blogspot.com/2012/06/how-to-make-diaper-dummy-your-ugly.html.

 

For lots more uses for your KAM snaps, visit our 101 Uses for KAM Snaps page.

101 Uses for KAM Snaps: Waist Cinch Belt

Add some snaps to a piece of elastic and you've got a cinch belt. When worn at the back of pants, cinch belts are a fumble-free, hands-free version of a regular belt, making pulling pants on and off a breeze.  Wear the cinch belt at the front to use as a maternity belt to provide a temporary waist extension of your pants. Check out this simple tutorial at http://lilbeanbaby.blogspot.ca/2010/05/sag-cincher-tutorial.html.

101 Uses for KAM Snaps: Turn a Baby Dress into a Bubble Romper

As the mama at MakeIt-LoveIt.com writes, "Dresses are sweet on little girls.  But darn, they sure make it a little harder to get around and tend to get twisted or tripped on during play time.  Rompers stay right in place…..and keep baby/toddler covered."

She's shared a tutorial on how to turn a baby dress into an adorable bubble romper using snaps.  Metal snaps are used in the tute but can easily be replaced with plastic snaps. (And you won't have to worry about hot metal snaps straight out of the dryer.) Tutorial available at http://www.makeit-loveit.com/2012/04/turn-a-baby-dress-into-a-bubble-romper.html.

 

For more ideas on using your KAM snaps, visit http://www.kamsnaps.com/101-Uses-for-KAM-Snaps-60.html.

101 Uses for KAM Snaps: Rocking Chair Makeover

Check out this incredible makeover done on a child's rocker using KAM plastic snaps.  For the complete picture gallery showing where the snaps were used, visit http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.3492474548737.140558.1177736769&type=3.

101 Uses for KAM Snaps: Toddler Terry Towel Cover-Up Wrap

Wouldn't it be nice to quickly wrap your child in a towel after a bath or a bout in the swimming pool and not worry about it falling off?  With a snappable terry towel cover-up, you can. This is a perfect wrap for after baths or pool time. Tutorial available at PrudentBaby.com.

101 Uses for KAM Snaps: Sensory Book

There is no better toy for a child than an interactive one that engages their mind and helps them in their development process. Especially when you can make it yourself easily using stuff you already have! Here is a great idea found on Craftster.org shared by user Christephi. She calls it a fastener book because each page showcases a different type of fastener, such as a zipper, shoelace, buckle, buttons, velcro and of course snaps. We like to think of it as more than that though because it helps with coordination and tactile sensory--not to mention it's entertaining!

101 Uses for KAM Snaps: Fabric Basket

This is a beautiful fabric basket made by Craftaholic Mommy. Snaps are used at the corners so that the basket can be completely flattened to save storage space. Optional dividers are added to compartmentalize. If you don't want to make your own, you can custom order one from Craftaholic Mommy.