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DIY Keychain Charms
Here we are with another instalment in our series of DIY keychains and I was so excited about today’s collection because I confess to having a thing for charms!
So when readers started asking for some DIY keychain charms tutorials I only had to scroll through my YouTube history to find some to share with you!
You can use these charms on your keychains, or you can turn them into zipper pulls and bag charms. Of course you could also make some jewelery with them. Adding some charms to a bracelet is a given but you could make earrings or pendant necklaces too.
I think charms are perfect gift ideas for many occasions from Valentine’s to stocking stuffers, or just because you want give one to a friend to make them smile!
They’re a great summer project to do with your kids to, so that they can put them on their backpack zippers when they go back to school. They might even want to craft some for their friends or as a teacher gift.
1 | Backpack Charms
This is a kid-friendly craft that they will have a blast with! You can pick up small animal toys at the Dollar store, or if like us you have boxes full of them already just choose from your own supply! They’re so much fun to make your child won’t stop at one so why not let them make some as back to school gifts for their friends or their teacher.
Backpack Charms by Rae Ann Kelly
2 | 7 Cutest DIY Mini Charms
You’ll need to go grab your polymer clay to make these charms. If you love kawaii cuteness you are going to want to make these for your keys! My favorite is that little robot!
7 Cutest DIY Mini Charms by Nim C
3 | Ice Cream Charms
Ooh anyone for ice creams? These sweet charms look good enough to eat, and they’re prefect for hanging on your bag in the summer months!
Ice Cream Charms by Handmade Charlotte
4 | Scented Candy Bar Key Chain Charms
This is the perfect gift for the candy lover in your life! Candy wrapper charms for their keys or to hang on their bag or lunch tote! You will of course need to eat some miniature candies to get the wrappers, but you’re ok with that right!
Scented Candy Bar Key Chain Charms by Toni Ellison
5 | DIY Mini Macaron Charms
Oh yum! Mini macarons! How sweet are these teeny charms? String them up to make a keychain, maybe with a pompom or some tassels, or why not use them to make a bracelet or a necklace!
DIY Mini Macaron Charms by Fall for DIY
6 | Scented Cookie Charms
Are you getting hungry yet? Because I sure am! Would you just look at those teeny cookie charms. They look good enough to eat!
Scented Cookie Charms by Toni Ellison
7 | DIY Luggage Tags
Cute! Here’s another way to put those little plastic toy animals to good use, although I love how Charlotte used the fruit too! Sweet idea to personalize them with alphabet beads too!
DIY Luggage Tags by Handmade Charlotte
8 | Kawaii Donut
Do you say donut or doughnut? Either way these kawaii charms are ADORABLE!
Kawaii Donut by This Charming Stuff
9 | DIY Shrink Plastic Charms
We have never made anything with shrink plastic before and I’ll be honest, I thought you needed to buy special kit, not use something from your recycling box! Totally going to be making some of these charms with the kids this week!
DIY Shrink Plastic Charms by Engineer Mommy
10 | DIY Cute Summer Charms
These sweet kawaii charms are just what you need to get you in the mood for summer. Love that little bunny with her sunglasses on top of her head!
DIY Cute Summer Charms by Flying Mio
11 | How to Make Jewelry Charms from Recycled Materials
If you love a repurposing craft these are the charms for you! I love the vintage vibe, and they are all made from recycled materials. You can use the charms to make bag tags, keychains or of course a charm bracelet or pendant!
How to Make Jewelry Charms from Recycled Materials by Felt Magnet
12 | Watermelon Friendship Charms
If you’re looking for a sleepover craft, or your daughter just wants to make gifts for her friends take a look at this video tutorial for making watermelon friendship charms! So cute with their little kawaii expressions, and of course when everyone is together their charms join up to create a whole watermelon!
Watermelon Friendship Charms by A Cup of Cake TV
13 | DIY BFF Unicorn Charms
Or how about these BFF unicorn charms? They’re made from polymer clay and they’re totally magical with their sparkly horns!
DIY BFF Unicorn Charms by Just Bright Ideas
14 | DIY Unicorn Tears Bottle Charm!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqwuO3SScEo
Speaking of unicorns, if you like to make potion bottle charms try this one that contains unicorn tears!
DIY Unicorn Tears Bottle Charm! by Michelle’s Cuties
15 | DIY Shrinky Dink Charms
How cute is this little Russian doll charm for a back to school pencil case! Click through to get the template to make her and lots of other cute charms.
DIY Shrinky Dink Charms by Ooly
16 | Polymer Clay Mermaid Charm Tutorial
DIY mermaid crafts go down a storm around here so I knew I had to share this video tutorial with you. how sweet is that little mermaid charm! You know if you gave her red hair she’d be the perfect bag charm to hang on your Disney World park bag!
Polymer Clay Mermaid Charm Tutorial by Funky Pink Gal
17 | DIY Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Backpack Charm
If you have a boy who loves Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles he will go crazy over these bag charms! They’re totally “boy” and you obviously need to make all of the turtles so he has the whole team!
DIY Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Backpack Charm by Craft Klatch
18 | DIY Mermaid Tail Charms Video Tutorial
If you want to make a bag charm for your own purse then check out these very glam mermaid tail charms complete with crystal beads and tassels!
DIY Mermaid Tail Charms Video Tutorial by Paper Sweets
19 | Shrink Plastic Underwear Planner Charms
Ha! Love these! Days of the week underpants for to you use as planner charms! The templates are all available for you to get and there’s even a set you can colour in yourself!
Shrink Plastic Underwear Planner Charms by Once Upon a Cheerio
20 | DIY Love Charm Keychain
Here’s a neat way to turn old bottle caps into a love charm keychain!
DIY Love Charm Keychain by Guidecentral
21 | Harry Potter Book Charms
I know we have a lot of Harry Potter fans out there so this one is for you! Watch the video tutorial to see how easy it is to make a set of Harry Potter book charms!
Harry Potter Book Charms by Everdeen Enchanted
