Union Jack key fobs created with genuine leather – you can create them yourself! Or use bits and pieces of fabrics and ribbon you have on hand to create a one-of-a-kind key fob for yourself or as a gift. It’s so nice to have something attached to your keys to help you find them when digging for them in your purse!
I created these for the very first issue of the magazine Celebrating Everyday Life. I was so nervous trying to come up with a cool idea to create and share! I loved how they turned out though and it’s always a good thing to be pushed out of your box a little and made to think!
The Union Jack is one of my favorite embellishments. I have made pillows with the Union Jack created with ribbon and fabric, and have painted a Union Jack on furniture. I thought making a Union Jack key fob would be fun – and using leather to create it would be even more fun.
I bought a package of leather scraps from an etsy shop and set to work. I had purchased some faux leather to make a prototype of this project and there is just no comparison for the real thing. 100% genuine leather is 100% better 😀
I also like to make key fobs out of drop cloth fabric and embellish them with bits of lace and ribbon. Makes them a bit more girly and fun 🙂 If you need a gift for Mother’s day or Father’s day you can find my key fobs in my shop – I finally took some time to get them listed today.
I would also encourage you to consider purchasing a copy of the magazine ‘Celebrating Everyday Life‘ either for yourself or for a gift.
Jill
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ooh, those are so fun! great color choices too
Thanks Ali! They were rather fun to create!
Love the Union Jack ones! So cute Jill 🙂 xo Kristin
Thanks Kristin!
So cute. Love the fun colors too!
Thanks Nic! I like the fun colors too!
I WILL have a keychain. Whether I win or not 🙂
😉 Which color do you like? Or would you like to come by and see the leather I have and design your own?!
Each one is adorable. I’m with you on the Union Jack as a design idea. A piece of furniture would be great!!
Liz
Thanks Liz! I plan to do a union jack in paint on something – just have to find the right something first!
Those are SO cute! you make the most uniqe items. I’ll have to go check out your new Etsy additions.
Thanks so much Kelly!
Gorgeous. Both you and your key fabs, GORGEOUS!
Thanks Amy!
you know i love those red cross ones!!!! they’re all beautiful! nice work!
Thanks Breida!
These are so cute, Jill! Congrats on being featured in the magazine!
Thanks Sonya! I’m working on my project for the next issue of the mag now!
I love the key fob with the green flower!
They’re all beautiful!
Thanks for specifying your fav – I will try to remember that 😉
Jill, they’re beautiful and so clever. Congrats on having them featured in Celebrating Everyday Life! And I love your new header pictures. Very fresh and springy. Hope you’ve been having a great week!
Debbie
Looks like a fun giveaway!
those are so cute!! I love all the color combinations. Yes, real leather is even more durable than the fake one