One of my favorite things to do with Mod Podge is make gift items. Man Podger Walter has come up with a great way to use old wood scraps and make a fancy gift for a friend. One idea that came to mind when Walter showed me this project was a keychain with my blog logo. Wouldn’t that be fun? Here’s how Walter did it!
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Here’s how you can make a key chain with any images that you fancy. I used an image of a fish, because I just love fishing. Why not use images with typography? I am thinking monograms? Names? Images from favorite places? You have so many options!
Step 1: Supplies that you will need:
- Assortment of smaller wood pieces, like kid’s building blocks or small scraps of wood. I never throw any scrap pieces away!
- Screw Eyes
- Key chain findings
- Papers “to your liking”
- Mod Podge (I used Hard Coat)
Step 2: Prime the piece of wood with FolkArt, let dry. Lay out the images in the order to how you will decoupage. I used Hard Coat to decoupage and seal the final result. Remember, this is a keychain that will be heavily used, hence a strong sealer is ideal for durability. Let dry.
Step 3: Use an awl to mark center of the top part of the keychain for the screw eye.
Step 4: Attach the screw eye hook.
Step 5: Attach the keychain link to the screw eye using pliers.
Add your keys to this keychain and project completed! I am very pleased with this simple and yet durable item. Are you ready to make a keychain?
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Love it! Super cute!! Great Fathers Day Gift!
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Great idea, like always! I am very much impressed with your work..
Thanks, Rachel S!
Very cute!
Love this! This might be a perfect idea for this first time mod podger!
Perfect!
Cool, I’m gonna make one with my initials!
love the fish!!!! that is my blog logo too!!!! where is your blog? mine is sterlingandfish.com
Looks great and easy.
You are right, great idea for fathers day
like it!
Love it Amy, thanks so much for sharing on Craft Schooling Sunday, hope all is well. I just posted a nice mod podge project yesterday, check it out! oxoxoxoSara
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Very cool! It looks easy enough and even kids can make them!