Monday, January 9, 2012

DIY Framed Keys


DIY FRAMED KEY CHARMS 
Today I am sharing a quick and easy way to frame keys.  
So simple.  So sweet.  My kind of craft!

If you don't have your own vintage keys, like me, that's okay,
you can buy Key Jewelry Charms, like the ones framed below!  



All the materials were purchased at Hobby Lobby on sale.
I removed the glass from all the frames and stored them
for safe keeping.

Each finished piece cost under $7 to make.  Happy dance!

This is all you need to make the Framed Keys:

For this key frame below, I used a little hot glue to place it on the matte.
The matte is scrapbook paper I had on hand.  Fun fabric would also work great, 
giving you lots of texture.

For the next two Key Frames, I twisted the jewelry wire, 
folded and tucked them on top of the mattes.  
Again, I used scrapbook paper for the matting.

So easy!


This last one, I used a Key and Heart charm together... 
twisting and tucking the wires up top.

I hope you enjoyed my quick and easy craft!

Thanks for stopping by!



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23 comments:

  1. I love the rich look of these, Mary. Great job.

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  2. Oh my gosh, what a fab idea, love it! Thanks for sharing! Cheers!

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  3. Thanks for sweet comment and visit, La Petite...the follow too! Have a great week!

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  4. looks great i just did a picture with some keys toxxx

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  5. Hi Mary Im your newest follower - I love these frames. Please pop over for a visit
    http://northshoredays.blogspot.com/

    Nat

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  6. love these! have some keys that I need to use! thank you!!!!

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  7. What a great idea! I love your framed keys!

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  8. Hi Aimee, Nat, Debbie & Lisa ~ Thank you! So glad you stopped by ~ thanks for the sweet comments!!! The keys are so simple and inexpensive to make!

    Hope you four are having a great weekend!

    Cheers ~ Mary

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  9. Love these! Key art is some of my favorite!
    Thanks for sharing at Show & Share!
    Featuring this in tomorrow's party!

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  10. I love old keys and you have shown these so nicely. Great idea.
    Fran

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  11. These are really pretty, Mary! The wire works great for the keys that don't lay flat ~ I have several of those. I'm off to see your heart post, too!

    Visiting from Ruby Jeans!

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  12. I love the look of old keys. Thanks for linking up to Fabulous Friday. Can't wait to see more of your crafts.

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  13. Thanks for all the sweet comments! The keys were so simple to make ~ so so simple!

    I love that all of you took the time to leave comments! Thank you so very much!

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  14. How pretty!! I adore the one with the heart and key together. Thank you so much for sharing at Link It Up Thursday.

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  15. Very nice - I think I need to look for keys to do something similar.

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  16. This is absolutely LOVELY! I'm always on the lookout for new wall art! Thanks LOTS for sharing at Overflowing with Creativity!

    XO, Aimee

    PS Did you sign up for my giveaway yet!?!
    Awesome Customizable Frames, Art & Home Decor

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  17. Hi Kadie - Thank you and thanks so much for stopping by!

    Hi June - This was so easy! Thanks for visiting and the sweet comment!

    Hi Aimee - Thank you! Thanks so much for the reminder!!!

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  18. Oh, so lovely :)
    I'll make sure to follow your blog, Mary.
    Have a great weekend!

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  19. Very pretty. I especially like the one with the heart charm. The backing fabric is so charming. visiting from the Fence.
    Hugs,
    Jann

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    1. Thsnk you do much, Donna! Thanks for the sweet words and visit! I hope you sre having s wonderful weekend!

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