The theme for this month’s Papertrey Ink blog hop is flowers. Blog hop participants were invited to share a project featuring their favorite take on flowers. I decided to create something other than a card and ended up using lots of PTI supplies--but no paper and no stamps! I created a fun embellished keychain that I can't wait to use for my own keys.
I used one of PTI’s Beautiful Blooms II die sets to make a bunch of flowers from Hawaiian Shores and Hibiscus Burst felt. I layered a large flower and a small one, then machine stitched them together, following the outline of the smaller flower. Once the stitching was complete, I used fabric glue to attach a matching large flower to the stack, covering the stitching and keeping it secure. For the flower centers, I cut small felt circles and hand stitched a contrasting button in the center of each one with embroidery floss. Again, I used fabric glue to attach the piece to the flower.I let the flowers dry overnight, then used my Crop-A-Dile to make a hole in each flower. I set large eyelets through the holes and used small jump rings to attach the flowers to the keychain. Both the jump rings and the key chain piece were purchased from the jewelry findings section of my local craft store. I have a bunch of these findings left over, so I have a feeling I'll be making a few more of these--maybe in different color schemes or using different shapes, like stars or hearts . . .
Materials Used:
Beautiful Blooms II #1 dies, Hawaiian Shores and Hibiscus Burst felt, Hawaiian Shores and Hibiscus Burst buttons (Papertrey Ink); eyelets (Recollections); embroidery floss; 12 mm jump rings; key chain; fabric glue
OMG!!! This is so creative and cute! I LOVE IT!
ReplyDeleteLori, you are always so CREATIVE! LOVE this so much! FAB idea!
ReplyDeleteHow fun that we both thought of keychains! LOVE these and know you'll enjoy using them -- you can think of crafting & PTI every time you grab your keys!!!
ReplyDeleteNice and bright so you can find them! Very pretty keychain.
ReplyDeleteLori, this is beautiful;)
ReplyDeleteNow this is a super creative idea!!
ReplyDeleteLove how you made this! It's so simple to do things like this, I just never think about it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun and cute idea!! Great job!
ReplyDeletevery cool idea, love those flowers!!
ReplyDeleteNow there is some creativity for ya! What a cute, fun idea. Super job!!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh..how fun and cute are those! I have to try that!!
ReplyDeleteNow THAT's a unique idea! Fabulous! You could use them as hair bows and purse and shoe embellishments as well!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun idea! Love the colors!
ReplyDeleteThis is adorable and unique. Awesome! ;)
ReplyDeleteReally super cute idea!
ReplyDeleteHi Lori!
ReplyDeleteNow this makes me happy!!! Who wouldn't want such a gorgeous key chain, with these happy-making colors form these gorgeous Pti dies!!! Perfect!! Love it!
Hugs, Wendy
Super creative, unique idea, Lori! I think you may have just started a craze amongst papercrafters, LOL! GREAT PROJECT!
ReplyDeleteLori these are amazing! Super cute andyou are super talented. I love this idea and you are going to have a lot of people scraplift this for sure. Fantastic!
ReplyDeleteGreat way to keep track of your keys. I wouldn't mind that hanging from my purse!! Just think different ones to match different outfits.
ReplyDeleteNow that's a key chain! Love it!
ReplyDeletefantastic idea! love the colors!
ReplyDeleteOh how FUN is this?! These would make a wonderful gift - for a teacher, a friend, a teenager...possibilities are endless! Love the uniqueness of this project!!!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea. So cute ,possibilities are endless.
ReplyDeleteFun idea! I'm always on the lookout for felt ideas with all the felt I hoard, so will be trying this for sure!!
ReplyDeleteSuper fun idea!
ReplyDeleteLOVE this! Great gift idea too.
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