20+ Crafty Keychains To Make: {Free Tutorials}

Posted By Tipnut On February 19, 2011 @ 5:08 am In Crafty Ideas,Sewing | 2 Comments

Here’s a big bunch of ideas for making keychains featuring a nice mix of materials and techniques (fabric, leather, beads, twine, etc.). These make great little homemade gifts, should be something for everyone in this lot!

bayoubags.com

Wristlet Fob ^[1]: Easy! Attach fabric or ribbon to several pieces of webbing in one step, then attach the hardware as your second step.

DIY Hermes Key Ring ^[2]: Made with repurposed leather, a key ring and a hot glue gun. No sewing involved!

desireehaigh.blogspot.com

imaginefabric.com

Fabric Applique Chain ^[3]: Cut out a pretty shape from printed fabric, apply interfacing, attach a fabric loop and finish edges with a zigzag stitch.

Wooden Pendant ^[4]: Transfer an image to a wooden craft piece, drill a whole and attach keyring.

lilblueboo.blogspot.com

cutoutandkeep.net

Cute Strawberry ^[5]: Sewn by machine or hand, stuffed with fiberfill.

Spirals Pattern ^[6]: Made with a plastic focal bead, pony beads, seed beads and bonded twine.

knotgypsydesigns.com

dixiemango.com

Ruffled Fob ^[7]: Made with two pieces of fabric, interfacing and a D-ring.

Geometic Stitched Leather ^[8]: Sew a simple geometric shape on scraps of leather to make this.

myevaforeva.blogspot.com

fromanigloo.blogspot.com

Stamped ^[9]: Made with a metal stamping set, a brass disc, key ring and jump ring.

Beaded ^[10]: Made with two lanyard laces, a key ring and pony beads.

tlc.howstuffworks.com

craftstylish.com

Good Luck Rabbit ^[11]: Cute little fabric softie to hold your keys.

Felt Mini-Cats ^[12]: Tiny 2″ critters that I knew had to make it on this list for my fellow cat lovers, pattern pieces available to download (gif file).

nuno-runo.blogspot.com

vlijtig.blogspot.com

Child’s Art ^[13]: Transfer a piece of your child’s artwork to fabric, sew, stuff and attach a ribbon loop for keys.

Super Easy Keychains ^[14]: Made with strips of fabric and ribbon, embellish with embroidery if you like.

creativelittledaisy.typepad.com

fabricfun-everythingquilts.blogspot.com

Card Holder Tutorial ^[15]: Neat little project that keeps both your keys and cards handy.

Pop Can ^[16]: Made by cutting the logos out of soda cans and covering with Mod Podge Dimensional Magic.

craftyladylindsay.blogspot.com

paper-and-string.blogspot.com

Little Bird Pattern ^[17]: Sweet little felt bird that can be made into a keychain, zipper pull or whatever else you like. Free pattern download.

Jenga ^[18]: Gift-worthy project made with a wooden block from a Jenga game, covered with decorative paper and mod podge.

sarahortega.com

gluearts.blogspot.com

Ribbon ^[19]: Super easy project using pretty ribbon, key chain rings, a button and floss.

Crafty Fabric Scraps ^[20]: Great stashbuster that you can embellish any number of ways (with buttons, felt monograms, etc.).

craftinessisnotoptional.com

littleloveliesbyallison.com

Monogrammed ^[21]: Made with wood blocks, cut out letters, Mod Podge & key chain rings (you’ll need a drill to make the hole).

Personalized ^[22]: Names are stitched on a piece of Aida cloth then sewn onto fabric (stiffened with interfacing).

pinoyinoz.blogspot.com

craftpassion.com

Owl ^[23]: Neat project, the keys are kept tucked in the owl’s belly by pulling up the leaves (or down to use the keys).

Mini Purse ^[24]: (Knit) How cute are these little guys! There are 4 different designs to choose from, each measuring 2″ x 2″ when finished.

creativehomeartsclub.com

hearthandmade.co.uk

Yarn Tassel Bag Charms ^[25]: The sample was made with a purchased kit but you can use whatever supplies you have on hand.

Little Flower ^[26]: (crochet) Great little yarn stash buster!

lovestitches.blogspot.ca

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URLs in this post:

[1] Wristlet Fob: http://bayoubags.com/2008/10/26/how-to-wristlet-key-fob-tutorial/

[2] DIY Hermes Key Ring: http://desireehaigh.blogspot.com/2009/01/diy-hermes-key-ring.html

[3] Fabric Applique Chain: http://blog.imaginefabric.com/2009/05/amy-butler-fabric-key-chain.html

[4] Wooden Pendant: http://lilblueboo.blogspot.com/2010/01/wooden-pendant-necklaces-and-keychain.html

[5] Cute Strawberry: http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/strawberry-keychain

[6] Spirals Pattern: http://www.knotgypsydesigns.com/spirals-keychain.html

[7] Ruffled Fob: http://www.dixiemango.com/2010/12/1919/

[8] Geometic Stitched Leather: http://myevaforeva.blogspot.com/2010/05/diy-idea-geomentic-leather-key-chain.html

[9] Stamped: http://fromanigloo.blogspot.com/2010/12/kojo-post.html

[10] Beaded: http://tlc.howstuffworks.com/family/beaded-key-chain2.htm

[11] Good Luck Rabbit: http://www.craftstylish.com/item/41012/make-a-good-luck-rabbit-key-chain-that-even-a-rabbit-can-love/

[12] Felt Mini-Cats: http://nuno-runo.blogspot.com/2009/08/mini-cat.html

[13] Child’s Art: http://vlijtig.blogspot.com/2009/03/keychain-tutorial.html

[14] Super Easy Keychains: http://creativelittledaisy.typepad.com/creative_little_daisy/2006/02/super_easy_keyc.html

[15] Card Holder Tutorial: http://fabricfun-everythingquilts.blogspot.com/2009/04/card-holder-key-chain-tutorial.html

[16] Pop Can: http://craftyladylindsay.blogspot.com/2011/03/pop-can-key-chain.html

[17] Little Bird Pattern: http://paper-and-string.blogspot.com/2011/04/little-bird-tutorial-pattern.html

[18] Jenga: http://www.sarahortega.com/2011/06/diy-jenga-keychain.html

[19] Ribbon: http://gluearts.blogspot.com/2011/02/sweet-valentine-hearts-and-key-fobs.html

[20] Crafty Fabric Scraps: http://www.craftinessisnotoptional.com/2011/06/scrap-your-stash-guest-post-living-with.html

[21] Monogrammed: http://www.littleloveliesbyallison.com/2011/04/tutorial-monogram-key-chain.html

[22] Personalized: http://pinoyinoz.blogspot.com/2008/11/tutorial-how-to-make-personalized-key.html

[23] Owl: http://www.craftpassion.com/2010/09/sewing-owl-key-chain-holder-pattern-tutorial.html

[24] Mini Purse: http://www.creativehomeartsclub.com/projects/articletype/articleview/articleid/844/categoryid/770/mini-key-ring-purses

[25] Yarn Tassel Bag Charms: http://www.hearthandmade.co.uk/2012/08/diy-yarn-tassel-key-rings-or-yarn-bag.html

[26] Little Flower: http://lovestitches.blogspot.ca/2012/04/crochet-keychain-pattern.html

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