SIZE TAG Engraved KAM Snaps

A hassle-free alternative to size tags! Each snap cap is engraved with a different size.

• NB for newborn
• S for small
• M for medium
• L for large
• OS for one-size

 While supplies last. At http://www.kamsnaps.com/engraved-snaps-c10/.

Celebrating 10 Years of Dog Rescue at KAMsnaps!

 

This is Boomer, our first foster dog. He was dropped off at our house 10 years ago and has been with us ever since. In those 10 years, we have fostered and rehomed well over 100 rescued dogs (I lost track at 36 and that was 8 years ago).

It isn't an exaggeration when I say our dogs have defined our lives. They have been the greatest influence, the greatest gift I have yet to experience.

We could not continue to be so involved with dogs if not for your support. So to thank you (and we mean it whole-heartedly), we're going to celebrate 10 years of rescuing with a number of incredible snap deals starting in a few weeks, exclusively offered in the KAMsnaps Elite FB group. Invite your friends, especially if they're new to snaps, because we'll have a great starter kit offer. For those who are already snapping away, we'll have plenty of discounted variety packs and more.

Thank you again for supporting our little mom & pop store so that we can continue to be "mom & pop" to all the dogs we are blessed enough to have in our lives during their journey to their Forever Homes.

Pronged Studs to Make Double-Sided Snaps 40% Off!

Pronged studs are what you need to convert your regular snaps into double-sided snaps. Colored pronged studs will be discontinued once we're out (only black & white will be offered). 1800 pcs in a mix of 18 colors for just $24.99. That's over 40% off! Limited supply.

Please don't forget you do need a special die to install these. You can use either KAM pliers or a KAM press. More info here: http://www.kamsnaps.com/double-sided-snaps-c78/

The Convertabunz pattern from Bunzuke Cloth is a great example of how versatile pronged studs are. For those not familiar, a Convertabunz is a single piece that converts to all these things:
1. Snapping newborn/infant prefold
2. Snapping infant/toddler prefold
3. Fitted newborn/infant diaper
4. Fitted infant/toddler diaper
5. “Stay Dry” snap-in soaker
6. Pocket diaper insert
7. Elasticized insert
8. Pocket to add extra absorbency

Check out the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUN2faXinLU
You can buy the pattern here: http://hyenacart.com/stores/bunzuke/)

Turn Your KAM Snap Pliers into a Press

Leila, the author of GrowYourOwnClothes.com, mounted her pliers to some scrap wood so that it would function more like a table-top KAM press.  She has tendonitis and the pliers were painful on her hands. This was her ingenuous solution.

"I have problems with tendonitis, and it turns out that using these pliers is really painful for me, even for just a few snaps. Since it doesn’t make sense for me to buy an expensive snap press for home use, I adapted the pliers to be used like a press. I cut up some scrap pieces of wood, then wedged in and strapped the pliers down onto a base. It’s not pretty, but it works really well. I just have to press down on the handle, which is a lot less effort than squeezing pliers."

This is also a nice alternative if you can't afford or don't want to invest in a table-top press.

What Double-Sided KAM Snaps Can Do

What's a pronged stud?  You know that a stud is the male piece of snap.  A pronged stud is the same piece, except it has a prong on the bottom.  You use this piece to make a double-sided snap.

What's a double-sided snap?  As the name implies, it's a snap that fastens to another snap on either side. In other words, it is sandwiched between 2 other snaps. In the photo below, a pronged stud is secured to a socket in the center.  This forms the double-sided snap, which can then be fastened to snaps on both sides.

  

Theoretically, you could stack double-sided snaps on top of each other and have it go on forever.

Here are some creative ideas on what double-sided snaps can be used for.

Quiet/Busy Book: The pages of this quiet book were connected using pronged studs. Each page can be unsnapped and therefore removed. Or additional pages can be added in any sequence, and the pages can be rearranged.


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.

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


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

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 the custom hoodie so that it can fasten to both sides of the hoodie pocket on a Kinderpack baby carrier.

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

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. 

To learn more about double-sided snaps, what tool you need to install them, and how to install them, visit KAMsnaps.com.

KAM Snap Removal Pliers on Sale for 2 Days!

TWO-DAY Sale (while supplies last):

Snap removal pliers. Check out our other sale items while you're there, including the mega bundle of small packs of 36 colors.
http://www.kamsnaps.com/sale-specials-c30/

Limited edition engraved snaps.
http://www.kamsnaps.com/engraved-snaps-c10/

New Engraved Awareness Ribbon, Snowflake, and Skull & Crossbones KAM Snaps

 3 new engraved designs in size 20 KAM plastic snaps.  Available here.  And breastfeeding logo snaps are on sale while supplies last!