Easy DIY Keepsake Keychain
This clever notebook paper-looking keepsake idea will make the perfect DIY Mother’s Day Gift. The best part is that your children can make it in under 5 minutes.
Supplies You’ll Need
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We are huge fans of making all sorts of DIY plastic shrink keychains. This DIY keychain design is so easy to do.
How To Make A Mother’s Day Keepsake
Before You Begin
Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
Step 1: Cut A Rectangle
Cut the shrink plastic film into a rectangle. 4″ x 6″ is great size to work with.
Step 2: Create Notebook Paper Design
Use a ruler and draw one vertical red line and several horizontal blue lines across the rectangle.
Step 3: Write Message
Use a permanent pen or colored pencil to write your special message across the notebook paper design.
Step 4: Punch Hole(s)
Make sure you leave enough space on the edge when punching your hole. You can punch one hole or 3 along the sides like an actual piece of paper.
Step 5: Melt Your Shrinky Dink
- Lay your shrink plastic flat on a parchment paper-lined cookie sheet.
- Bake at 325 degrees F for 1 to 3 minutes.
- You will see the plastic curl and twist as it heats up.
- Wait 30 seconds after the last shrink plastic is lying flat.
- Remove the cookie sheet from the oven.
- Let the plastic fully cool.
Step 6: Clear Coat or Add Accessories
If you want extra protection for your DIY keychain add a thin layer of Mod Podge.
Once dry, you can also add a keychain, magnet or string for a unique DIY keepsake gift.
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Tips
- Don’t worry if your notebook paper lines aren’t perfect. When they shrink it won’t be noticeable.
- You could also use a red and blue permanent marker to make the notepad design.
- A regular tip permanent marker will make your note and drawing stand out more.
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Have fun creating a wonderful keepsake. You will love looking back at your child’s handwriting and drawings for years to come.
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Keepsake Mother’s Day Keyring
Equipment
- Scissors
- Hole Punch
- Baking Sheet
- Oven or Toaster Oven
Supplies
- Keychain
- Plastic Shrink Film
- Drawing Materials Red & Blue colored pencil & permanent markers
- Tassel Optional
- Clear Coat Mod Podge or Resin
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Cut a 4" x 6" rectangle out of your shrink film.
- Draw your notebook paper design with colored pencils and a ruler on the rough side of the frosted shrink film.
- Use a marker to write your message or draw an image.
- Use a hole puncher to add a hole or holes on the side.
- Lay your shrink plastic flat on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet.
- Bake at 325 degrees F for 1 to 3 minutes.
- You will see the plastic curl and twist as it heats up.
- Wait 30 seconds after the last shrink plastic is lying flat.
- Remove the cookie sheet from the oven.
- Let the plastic fully cool.
- Once plastic is cool, you can add a protective clear coat.
- Let dry.
- Add jump rings, keychains or tassles to your DIY keychain.
Notes
- If your shrink plastic curls and gets stuck, carefully use tweezers to pull it apart. You need to do this while the plastic is hot.
- Baking time may vary. Pull your keepsake design out of the oven 30 seconds after it lays flat.
