How to Make A Faux Leather Keychain with a Cricut - 2023 Word of the Year Keychain
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- Опубліковано 3 лип 2024
- Join me as I show you how to make a Faux Leather Keychain with a Cricut! This is a great Cricut project for beginners, and a fun and easy faux leather tutorial. This is a "Word of the Year" Keychain design based on one of my most popular DIY Cricut blog posts.
You can make faux leather keychains with the Cricut Maker, the Cricut Explore Air 2, or the Cricut Joy. I'll also show you how to use your own custom text using my keychain blank.
If you want to make this Word of the Year Keychain project yourself, the FREE keychain template SVG is Design #120 in my Resource Library. You can get the password to my Resource Library here:
amyromeu.com/get-a-password/
For a full written tutorial on this project, check out my blog post here:
amyromeu.com/diy-cricut-word-...
To see all the Word of the Year keychain SVG files in my shop, click here:
shop.amyromeu.com/collections...
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - 00:44 Introduction
00:45 - 03:28 Tools & Materials
03:29 - 04:29 How to Get SVG Templates from my Resource Library
04:30 - 05:05 Upload SVG files to Cricut Design Space
05:06 - 07:04 Prepare SVG for Cutting in Design Space
07:05 - 08:30 Making Material Selection in Design Space
08:31 - 13:57 Cutting Faux Leather & Vinyl Mats
13:58 - 16:58 Heat Pressing Keychain
16:59 - 19:18 Keychain Assembly
19:19 - 21:15 Adding Optional Tassel
MATERIALS LIST (includes affiliate links):
Cricut Maker: amzn.to/2MOpf7m
Cricut Explore Air 2: amzn.to/2AWSfXX
Cricut Joy: amzn.to/3cQ0zWw
The script font I used for my design:
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Faux Leather, White: amzn.to/2XdXpXs
Cricut Easy Press Mini: amzn.to/3cR92c6
Cricut Easy Press, 9x9: amzn.to/2YB70Ib
Cricut Easy Press Mat, 8x10: amzn.to/2YpwIyT
Cricut Purple Strong Grip Cutting Mat: amzn.to/2Yq0oMz
Cricut Green Standard Grip Cutting Mat: amzn.to/3heAtzP
Cricut Weeding Tool Set: amzn.to/3he3MTe
Siser Easyweed HTV (I used the color Hibiscus): amzn.to/2SokGUv
Cricut Every Day Iron-On: amzn.to/2SokGUv
Cricut Gold Foil Iron On: shrsl.com/2bs7b
Cricut Glitter HTV: amzn.to/2WveUSO
Blue Painter's Tape: amzn.to/3fcD5fM
Art Glitter Glue with UltraFine Precision Tip: amzn.to/32O3RY3
Quick Hold Glue: amzn.to/3hndqT1
Keyrings, Silver color: amzn.to/3eE74ge
Keyrings, Gold color: amzn.to/3G6lQvn
Jump Rings: amzn.to/2zjiHKG
Tassels, Silver top: amzn.to/2ONuHZj
Tassels, Gold top: amzn.to/3msGivq
Flat nose pliers: amzn.to/3hiKJqP
Wide flat nose pliers: amzn.to/2YnDl4T
Post about cutting faux leather with a Cricut Joy:
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If you loved this faux leather Cricut project and want to learn how to make Cricut earrings, be sure to check out my ultimate guide to making Cricut earrings, Cricut Earrings Made Easy.
This complete guide includes several step by step, full color photo tutorials, links to all of my favorite materials and products, as well as my 12 best selling SVG cut files you can upload straight to Cricut Design Space!
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Credits:
Video editing: Chase Romeu, using Adobe Premiere Pro
Music: Happy Acoustic from NiceBeats (licensed, royalty and copyright free)
Videography: Panasonic Lumix FZ1000: amzn.to/2YjXdpy
Project design: an original creation by Amy Romeu - Навчання та стиль
Nice concise and precise tutorial. Thanks for sharing
I’m glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching.
These are so cute! Can't wait to make them...ty!!
It's my pleasure, Nicole! Let me know how it goes when you do!
Great video. Love how you cover every detail needed to complete a successful project.
Thank you so much! I'm so glad you found this video valuable!
I'm SO EXCITED about this project! I plan to make pet themed ones as gifts! Thank you so much for another super cute project. ❤️
I'm so glad! You're welcome! Pet themed keychains sound amazing! :)
Thank you for the explanation 💕
Hi, thanks for your comment! Glad you found this helpful!
Thank u so so much for being so precise. Gonna try this...appreciate your willingness to share
Hi, thank you for your comment. I'm glad you found this video helpful! Thank you.
So very awesome!!! Great tutorial and beautiful keychain!!! Thank you for your excellent instructions and all the tips AND the svg's!! I'm going to try to make one right now!!
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You are so welcome, Lorraine! I'm so glad you like this project. Please let me know how your keychain turns out! :)
Really love these 😍
Thank you for your comment, Ninette!
These are so freaking niceeee
Thank you!
These are awesome!
Thanks, Melissa! I'm glad you like this project!
Thank you so much for another great video that is so easy to follow and understand especially for those of us who are new. Looking forward to more thank you
Thanks for your comment, Lorraine! I'm so glad you liked this video and you found it to be helpful! :)
Your tutorial is very precise I was able to follow and complete a breathe keychain along with you. Thanks, you are my new favorite.
That's wonderful to hear, Denise! Thank you so much for taking the time to let me know you enjoyed this project and my video was helpful. That makes me so happy.
Thank you so much for sharing!! I just discovered your channel and have learned so much from your channel.
Thank you for the kind words, Jeana! I'm so glad you are enjoying my videos. :)
Amy, you did a great job explaining this project. Your voice is very calming and you speak at a good pace! Can’t wait to try this! Thank you
Thank you, LaVonne! :)
I’m so glad to have found your channel ... lovely project! Can’t wait to make a tassel too. Lindy
Hi, Lindy! Thank you so much for your kind comment! I'm so happy you like this project. :)
Another great video, Amy! I'm so thankful for your clear and concise directions. You have helped me feel confident enough to start using my cricut. It's been sitting unused for over a year now but thanks to your easy to understand videos, I've pulled it out and have begun making some small gifts for family. Thank you!!!
Thank you so much for your kind words, Bonnie! You made my day. It is my goal to help crafters enjoy their Cricuts and try new things! So thank you for letting me be a small part of your crafting journey. :)
I LOVE WATCHING YOU.
Thank you, Yvonne! You are so sweet! I love having you here. :)
This looks like a fun project that I am going to try. You do a nice detailed job of explaining how to do all your projects. I bought my granddaughter a circut joy and referred her to your videos because you are easy to follow. thank you
Thank you so much, Rose! Your kind words mean so much to me. I hope your granddaughter is enjoying her Cricut Joy.
I love it also, I really like all of your videos-hugs
Thank you so much for the thoughtful comment, Patricia. It means so much to me. :)
Thank you for this great project. This is the first faux leather project I have made. I made this on my Cricut Joy and it came out perfectly. I actually made matching keychains for me and my mom. I think I need to buy more words to make some Christmas gifts this year. Thanks again.
Hi, thank you for your comment! I'm so excited you enjoyed this project. I can't wait to hear about what else you create!
I love this key chain word tag! Super cute. I'll give it a try. I know I have several tassels hanging around but I'll order some if I can't find them. Always losing stuff that I put away in a special place. LOL! Thanks for your video!
Hi, thanks for your comment! I'm so glad you like this project. Yes, I have the same problem of knowing I have something somewhere, but not knowing where it is!
Hi Amy. These are cute! Great idea about using only the size material instead of the whole sheet.
You don't have to use that much painters tape. You can use a piece to each corner of your material; it works for me.
Hi, thanks for your reply, and the tips! :) I've tried using less tape but it doesn't always work for me! I save all the tape and reuse it so at least I don't feel like I'm wasting it. Ha ha. Thanks again!
I recently discovered your channel and I love your videos. I use a deep point blade on my explore air 2 and turn the pressure to low. It cuts the faux leather in one shot. I actually didn’t realize you can use the fine point blade, I just assumed it has to be a deep cut hahaha. Thank you for your videos, I am loving it!
I'm so glad my videos are helpful! Yes, so many people think you need a Maker with the knife blade or the deep point blade, but you don't. I'm on a mission to share that info! Thanks for your comment. :)
Love this Faux Leather Keychain am about to make one for my granddaughter her birthday is in July and I want to make one with her name . Thanks
I love that idea! Please let me know how it goes for you!
Hi! I watched this video about a month ago and loved it. I decided to purchase all the supplies and I finally made it today. I personalized the HTV layers with names. It looked great and so happy to see that the HTV adhered well without damage to the faux leather. My issue is that the glue isn’t seeming to hold well and it isn’t as firm as I thought it would be. Do you know how well these hold up over time? I am still happy with the result just thinking I may have to change something for a more rigid keychain. Thank you so much for the tutorial!
Hi, Bruce. Thanks for your comment. My daughter has keychains we've made using this technique on her school backpack and they've held up well all year. Two ideas for you: did you start out with a relatively thick and firm piece of faux leather? That really helps. Also, did you glue the halves together and press them under something heavy overnight? That's another key to making the finished project firm and well pressed together. Let me know if any of those suggestions help! Thanks again. Amy
@@AmyRomeu Hi Amy, yes I used the supplies in your supply list so it is the same faux leather, etc. I followed your directions exactly. When I typed the above comment it had only set up a few hours. I put them under the books again and checked the next morning and the glue has firmed up and the area with the name/HTV is now glued well. I guess I was too anxious to see it! I am definitely going to make more. I may try a little interfacing/stabilizer along the portion where the key ring goes for extra strength. Thank you again for the wonderful project and step by step tutorial. - Lauri
I’m going to try to make this with my word of the year - Strength. Did you use the slice tool to take the word out of the middle of the colored rectangle? Thank you, Amy!!
Hi, Amber! I'm so glad you like this project. Yes, that's right. (Technically, I created the word art in Illustrator, not Design Space, but that's the concept.) :)
Hi how are you? Can I please ask a question? I’m new to cricut and have just bought a JOY and I noticed your earrings file and I was wondering how much it costs to download your file? Your YT videos are so informative and fun I just wish I could get the hang of it😂
Hello, thank you for your comment. Most of my videos have free earring files as part of the tutorials. You'll see the design name and number mentioned in the video. Each design file is numbered inside my library so once you are inside the library, you just need to look for the number.
For example, this design is #120 in my library.
If you don't already have the password and the link to my library, you can get it by filling out the form on this page: amyromeu.com/get-a-password/
Newer to your channel... just starting to get into leather... I've been using cricut for over 10 years now and love it... whats the white strip over all your vinyl? I know it's to keep it from unraveling... ive been looking for something to do like that over mine and seen you did it so was curious to what you did please and thanks... ive watched all your videos and will definitely be sticking around and trying some of your videos thanks again
Hi, Kelley! Thanks for your comment. The white bands are white slap bracelets from Amazon! They also come in colors, but I prefer the white. :)
@@AmyRomeu omg thats awesome thanks so much I love that idea
@@kelley1853 It's a cool hack, right? Thank you so much for watching! :)
Very cute. I see so many videos of people saying use hot glue. I tried hot glue doesn't last long. Does that glue hold up long?
Thanks! I don't like using hot glue because you can't spread it thin and evenly all over. I like using a thinner glue that will let you glue all over up and up to the edge in a nice, thin layer. Then when you press the glued keychain under something heavy like a book, it makes the edges very tightly glued and almost seamless.
The glue I used in this video does hold up really well! I also recommend any good fabric glue or craft glue like Bearly Art Glue. I've been making all of my keychains recently with Beacon Fabri-Tac, too. Whatever glue you use, try for a thin glue and then be sure to press the glued item well for several hours for best results. :)
I love these, I would like to know if there is a brand of faux leather you prefer. On your link for Amazon, there are so many brands. Since I am just getting started with projects, I am overwhelmed with choices. Thank you for any guidance. Stay Healthy and Happy
Hi, Cheryl! Thank you for your message. I'm happy to suggest my favorite smooth faux leather on Amazon as a good one to start with. The smooth texture makes it easy to press heat transfer vinyl on top, and this one comes in many different colors. I have almost every color and I can assure you it cuts nicely! Here's the link: amzn.to/38msVbh
Hello the link for the gold keychain rings is actually the link for the tassels can you update that? I’m having so much fun making your projects. I feel like I’ll be a pro in absolutely no time. Thank you for making this experience much easier.
Hi, Chauntae! Thanks for your comment! I replied to you a while back, but it must not have saved. :( I'm sorry about that! I've updated the keyring link for you in the description. Here it is: amzn.to/3G6lQvn
I'm so glad you've been enjoying my projects! That makes me very happy to hear. :)
@@AmyRomeu you’re amazing I just got my cricut and I’m trying to learn as much as I can. For the word of the year keychains. I still want that background on the iron on but I want to put my own word and don’t understand how to do it.
Hi, Chauntae! So the way I did the words is a little different since the word is cut out rom the background. You'll have to layer the word over the rectangle, select both the word and the rectangle, and then click "slice." That removes the text from the rectangle.
I recently came across your channel. Love your videos! Instead of glue could heat bond be used?
Hi, Paige! Yes, absolutely. I would use the UltraHold version in the red package and cut the Heat n' Bond all the way up to the edges of the faux leather pattern. You want to try to seal up the edges of the faux leather really well since keychains get a lot of use!
@@AmyRomeu Thank you!
Beautiful. How long do these last?
Thanks for your comment! They hold up surprisingly well!
I have downloaded this font and multiple others and can't figure out how you get the lines off to the right and left. please help!! thank you
Hi, thanks for your comment! The special characters on this font are called glyphs, and the way you access them depends on your device and the software you are using. I suggest googling "how to use glyphs in [program name, like Cricut Design Space] for a [device name, like Mac, iPad, Windows computer]. You'll get specific instructions for your program and device. :)
Thank you
I'm a newbie. If I want a different word, how do I round the corners of the HTV rectangle in design space?
Hi, thanks for your message! These shapes are my original designs, but I know Design Space recently added some basic shapes to their shape collection. I would look for a rectangle with rounded corners.
Also, I have this design blank in my Etsy shop if you prefer that: www.etsy.com/listing/860598947/layered-rectangle-keychain-svg-file
@@AmyRomeu thank you so much. I really enjoy your teaching style! I've been home sick for a few days so I'm binging your videos 🤣😊
Hi I just found this on faux leather and I have been dying to find information on making a leather cover for over a small note book to keep my new grandson medical records such as shots, and the records that are needed to be kept all his life. I would like to emboss his name and date of birth on the leather cover so it can be a place for his important records to be kept. If you could help me I have never worked with faux leather wasn’t sure you can emboss with my Maker machine. I would be so excited if you could show me how!
Hi, Norma. Thanks for your comment. That's a lovely idea. If you want to emboss a journal cover, you will want to use genuine leather and not faux leather. Genuine leather will hold the design, faux leather won't. It will just tear. The process you would use with your Maker would be debossing or engraving genuine leather.
I don't have a video on that, but my friend Jen Swift from Well Crafted Studio has a great video on cutting and debossing a leather bracelet cuff with a Maker that will be super helpful to you! Here's the link: ua-cam.com/video/PjQD4CoYkN4/v-deo.html
I had made a keychain I glued it together and it so flimsy . Is it supposed to be that way
Hi, Sabrina! Did you use thin faux leather? I would try a little thicker material.
Great video but how do you unzip your file?
Hi, you unzip the file different ways depending on your device (computer, phone, tablet) and operating system (Windows or Mac). Generally, you double tap on a zipped folder on an Apple device to unzip the folder, and you right click and select "Extract" on a Windows device. But if that doesn't work for you, you may want to Google "how to unzip a file with a [insert your device and operating system]" for specific instructions. :)
Can we sell these
Hi, Coretta! All of my designs are for personal use only, but I do have commercial use licenses available for each of my designs. Please let me know if you'd like more info.
I tried to pull up your tutorial on faux leather earrings with charms added , was unsuccessful
Hi, Denise! Thanks for your comment. Here's the link to that tutorial for you: amyromeu.com/how-to-make-leather-earrings-with-charms/
Hi how do i get a password please
Hi, Helen! You can get the password here: amyromeu.com/get-a-password/