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Tuesday, May 24, 2011

{FuN} Last Minute Teacher Gift Idea!

These were some FuN key chain wristlets that my sis-in-law whipped up for our teachers this year.  She used two different styles of 1.5 size ribbon {that she bought @ Hobby Lobby} ...and a strip of Warm n Natural quilt batting to place  in between both ribbon layers. 

First she sewed both ribbons together on the outsides...then using a safety pin attached to a strip of Warm n Natural...we worked it through the sewn strips of ribbon {to give it a little more cushioning}.  Then singed the frayed edges of ribbon...then folded them over 3 times...and placed in the key chain and used a clamp to clamp the metal together. { Boy I really hope that made sense :) }

Then I found a picture of a key online...and printed it out and used as a template to have my kiddos trace on some scrapbook paper.  Then they cut out...and wrote their little thank-you notes on the back.  We made one for each their teachers and and their bus driver. 

My sis-in-law purchased her clamp key ring hardware online somewhere...but for the life of me...I can't remember the site...Uggg... but I know you can purchase some on Etsy.   Does anyone else know where to find them??
Anyways...they were a BLAST to make...and would really make a FanTasTiC gift for anyone!



Happy Crafting!

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6 comments:

  1. Fantastic gift of Fun key chain for holiday gift.Holiday Gifts

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  2. Love this idea! Here are a few places I saw online where you can purchase the hardware.

    http://www.jcarolinecreative.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=2311-100988-001&Category_Code=23a

    http://mamashecrazy.com/key_fob_hardware.php

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  3. Amy you are awesome!! Thanks!

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  4. Love the colors of your key chains. I have made these too & also gave one to my son's teacher. On the front of the paper key I wrote "You are the KEY to my success!"
    They are perfect gifts and yours are soooo cute...love the ribbon idea!

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  5. Absolutely adorable idea to use a key made from scrapbooking paper as a note. The keychains are of course, cute too!!

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  6. Very cute blog! I found you through Ginger Snap Crafts :) I get my key fob hardware from either http://www.etsy.com/shop/bagladyofsc or http://www.etsy.com/shop/everythingribbons Both are great shops!! I have used the Mama She Crazy shop, but found that communication with them I VERY difficult.

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