Key Chain Project

I got this idea from Pinterest, where most of my ideas are coming from these days.  The original pin is here on my 'I did it' board.  It features four small hand made key chains with pictures and names of the persons kids.  I loved the idea of carrying around pictures of my kids on my keys and couldn't wait to do this. So I finally got around to doing it.  


The original maker of these used Alex Hang Tags from the Bare Elements (Be) Collection from Creative Imaginations.  I did not have these handy, so I took some stiff cardboard and cut it about the length and size of my key.  Then I covered both sides with scrapbook paper. 


 Next came the hard part.  Picking out the pictures.  Understand I take lots of pictures of my kids, they're just so darn cute.  So when time comes to pick just one out for a project like this, well, it could take me a while.  


Once I had my pictures picked out, probably around an hour later, I printed them out in black and white.  The print program I have has the option of Contact Sheet size, which was the perfect size for this project.  Depending on how big you make your key chain will depend on how big you want to print your picture.  


I backed the pictures with a solid coordinating color paper and then glued it to my key chain.


After that, I wrote their names across the top.  If you have a Cricut machine, you could easily print out the names at the size you need.  Unfortunately I do not have one of those really neat machines.....yet.  Although I have got to play with one at my Aunt's house, it's really nice.  


On Kenny's I stamped a small design on the top in Tim Holtz's Distress Ink: Peeled Paint Green.  I love Tim Holtz, he has the neatest and prettiest stuff! I also inked the edges of both with Tim Holtz Distress Ink: Walnut Stain.


I went over the front and back with 2 coats of mod podge to seal it and protect it.  
After that, punch a hole in the top and run your chain through it.  Then all that's left is to attach them to you keys.  


Mine came out like this:

I was really happy with the outcome and I'm now proudly carrying them with me and showing them off whenever I get the chance.