Tutorial - How to Sew an Extended Key Fob

Never lose your keys or gum in the bottom of a bag again

Tutorial at The Inspired Wren Blog

"There are two items I am always digging in the bottom of my bag to find: my keys and my gum. So I created a solution to easily fish both out. With this tutorial you can, too!I have a large, wide-mouth tote with no interior dividers and one small pocket.  I love the ease of which I can find organized individual pouches, and notebooks, and my writstlet (with wallet), plus whatever I need for The Peanut within the bag, but my keys and my gum are always sinking to the bottom. This is a problem. I need my gum".... Read more

Tutorial - Make a Copper and Wool Tassel Key Fob

Add a little luxury to cabinet and drawer keys

Tutorial at Makery Blog

"Just a quick and cheeky little diy for you this morning. I’ve been playing alot recently with more crafting related projects having just recovered my crafting/jewelry toolkit from storage. This rather tactile keyfob combines the textures and tones of copper and boiled wool. Still needs a bit of refinement I think….but I thought you’d enjoy it anyway as the contrast of materials really works I think".... Read more

Tutorial - Make a Faux Leather Bow Keychain

Make bows in different colors with spray paint

 Tutorial at Happy Girly Crafty Blog

"I really like keychains! I think you can't have enough of them and also it's very easy to make your own the way you like using many different materials! This is  the outcome of a lazy Sunday project, done in less than an hour. My new girly faux leather keychains".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Key Fob Pouch

Carry lip gloss, essential oil, or other small item

Tutorial at Patchwork Posse Blog

"Whether it’s back to school, or a sewing retreat, or whatever the occasion- maybe it’s just daily run arounds and errands!  I do love to have a few essential oils on hand.  I am kind of funny like that (are you funny like that as well?)  A few of my favorites- brain power, clarity, joy (smells like roses!) just to name a few.  Really, they all compete for the first position of favorite.  I am not a big fan though of hauling around a zipper pouch full for small run arounds or retreats — I might just want one bottle with me– and key fobs are the answer!  So- this little ribbon carrier is just perfect for one bottle".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Appliqued Felt Key Fobs

These make cute Father's Day gifts

Tutorial at Sew for Soul Blog

"These adorable felt key rings are sew easy to stitch up!  They require only the tiniest amount of materials and make equally perfect bag charms or luggage tags.  Even better, they stitch up in less than an hour and are great gift ideas for your 'difficult to buy for' relatives".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Weave a Mini Key Fob

Mini weaving project is a great way to try out this popular craft

Tutorial at The Crafty Mummy Blog

"I’ve been wanting to try some weaving after seeing lots around the Net recently, and I also needed to replace the fob on my keys so I created a tiny woven piece that will hang off my keys and help me keep track of them".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Hexie Keyring

Quick, easy project to hand stitch

Tutorial at Nanny Craft 4 U Blog

"Using the templates, cut 1 small hexie from each of the Main Fabric and the Vilene  and 1 large hexie from the Coordinating fabric.  Notice how the small hexie is placed to make the top of the picture at a point".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Wooden Keychain

Easy, quick, and sturdy keychains

Tutorial at Lemon Jitters Blog

"Ooh, I love these little keychains! Good thing they are perfect for gifts because you will definitely want to make several. Let's get started...Paint your wooden shapes. You'll want to have a circle as your base and other wood veneer embellishments on top. Use your washi/painter's tape to create color blocked pieces. I also did a wobbly plaid pattern and a splotchy dot pattern. This project is so great because you can customize the colors any way you want - the wood is a blank slate".... Read more

Tutorial - Post-it Note Key Ring or Zipper Pull

Easy back to school project

Tutorial at Make it Easy Crafts Blog

"It’s almost August and pretty soon all the kiddies will be returning to school.  This little post it note is a handy little key ring or maybe even a zipper pull.  Need to jot down a quick note, assignment or phone number?  Just pull a sheet off for a sticky note.  It’s always at hand just when you need it.  It’s easy to make it just a few minutes and you can even personalize the cover depending upon which scrapbook papers you use".... Read more

Tutorial - Make a Piggy Bank Key Chain

Tutorial includes pattern for this little piggy

Tutorial at Make it Easy Crafts Blog

"The old saying goes…”See a penny, pick it up, all day long, you’ll have good luck.”  So even though pennies aren’t worth much these days, they are still lucky.  Keep a lucky penny from a birth year, anniversary, wedding or just a shiny new one with you all the time on a piggy bank key chain easily created with some polymer clay".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Leather Key Fob

Make fob to fit over your wrist or any size you like

Tutorial at Sisters, Sisters Blog

"When I was making my bag, I had some leather left over after making my striped leather bag, so I decided to make a leather key fob. They are seriously the easiest thing to make, like 2 seconds and your done. You can make it with your favorite fabric or leather. I love mine; I made it big enough to slip on or off my wrist".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Keyring from an Eraser

Find a fun eraser, like this iphone design, and make a keyring

Tutorial at Creative Khadija Blog

"Making fun stuff with little ordinary things is always an enjoyable part of my crafty job. I enjoy creating these little fun things with a small effort. Its always fun to try these because ordinary things makes me happy, in one of my previous post, I was sharing with you about the random visit when I was at a book store & I have got some little things from there. My today’s fun creation is also among one of those things. I made a keyring with an eraser which was designed as an iPhone. As I am a big fan of all these smart gadgets, so I thought to create something crafty with this. And its making was not something difficult or tricky thing.. it was totally easy and fun".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Cash Stasher Key Chain

Stash some cash on a key chain

Tutorial at Joy's Jots, Shots & Whatnots Blog

"More than once, I've been caught out with no cash, usually when I'm most hungry.  Since my keys are usually with me, I decided to make a cash stasher to go on my key chain.  You can make one or several with either your embroidery machine using my ITH Cash Stasher PES file, or the usual "cut it out quick and make it" way".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Monogram Key Chain

Neon glow paint glows in the dark to help you find your keys

Tutorial at Shades of Tangerine Blog

"We all have that one special friend that loses everything - everything - from her purse to her keys to her phone.  She is loved, buuuuut......this gets old.  I present to you the ideal handmade gift for said friend: a neon monogram keychain that glows in the dark.  Not only is it cute, but this is about as practical as a DIY project can get.  When I received these preppy iron on applique letters from My Next Style, I knew right away that a monogram project was in my future, because who doesn't like personalized stuff".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Keyring Pendant

This keychain is made of homemade dough

Tutorial at Creative Khadija Blog

"Here today the keychain/keyring I am sharing is also a part of a story, once my keychain broke and I left the keys inside cupboard because I never lock my cupboard. when my friend saw that broken keychain, she ask me why not you make anything beautiful which will be looking more well at your cupboard lock place. So I thought I must be working on her suggestion now! see what I have done and how I have made this keychain which can also be used as a pendant.. lets see".... Read more

Tutorial Exchange - How to Make a Key Ring Pouch

Add a little charm to the zipper pull for some extra bling

Key Ring Tutorial at Monkey Makes Three Blog

"I have a quick little project to share with you today. These little keyring pouches are super cute and a great way to use up some fabric scraps. The finished size is approximately 3 1/4" L x 2" W x 1" D - the perfect size for a tube of lip balm and with Christmas just around the corner why not whip up a few as gifts.  All the hardware was provided by K & C Supplies. Make sure to check them out - they have an awesome range of zips, buttons, charms and more".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Pumpkin Key Chain

You can make a hair clip using this technique too

Pumpkin Tutorial at Jewels of Sayuri Blog

"Are you throwing a Halloween party or a Halloween themed party and not just interested in giving out candy like every other year? then why not make simple party favours or goodies that wont rot the teeth (Moms, take note :)) My idea here is to make simple pumpkin hairclips or key chains that can be made in less than five minutes each and they are not for kids alone, adults can use them too. Here 's what you need".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Clay Key Ring

Use broken pieces to make something new

Key RingTutorial at Creative Khadija Blog

"Here it is my metal hair catcher which I broke suddenly while playing with it…hehe but really! but I was not in a mood to throw away these little pieces of butterfly.. so I saved this & after a couple days I create something interesting..in fact useful from something useless.. Have a look at its Tutorial now".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Felt Coin Purse with Key Fob

Use a decoration of your choice on the front

Felt Purse Tutorial at Kedime Saklamam Blog

"Cut a 22 X 11cm piece out of felt. For the inside cut a 22 X 11 cm piece out of the fabric of you desire... and for the keychain part cut another piece 16 X 4 cm. The fabric that you have defined for the keychain;  fold the fabric from it's width in half and fold the 2 sides inside towards the 1st fold and iron".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Spare Key Holder

It takes just a few scraps of fabric to make

Key Holder Tutorial at Handmade Harbour Blog

"My parents are in their eighties and sometimes muddle things up.  We were a little worried about them getting out of their apartment if there was an emergency - Dad had Alzheimer's and can never find anything at all (sometimes he hides things and sometimes he packs bags with all manner of things, just to complicate matters) and Mum takes forever finding her keys in her handbag. So I stepped in with a couple of quick projects which I hope will help.  This is the first - somewhere for the spare door keys to go.  This will hang on a hook on the back of the bedroom door, ready to access and very quick to find in an emergency".... Read more