Mother’s Day Beaded Key Chain Craft

Mother’s Day Beaded Key Chain is a sweet handmade gift kids can make for Mom. This colorful bead craft is fun to assemble and creates a keepsake she can use every day on her keys, backpack, or purse. It is a simple project for home, classroom activities, or Mother’s Day crafting time.

Supplies

• Two yards of 1 mm cord
• 84 pink mini pony beads
• 32 blue mini pony beads
• 2 heart pony beads
• 1 key ring
• Tacky glue
• Scissors

Instructions

1. Stiffen both ends of the cord with a little white glue or tacky glue and let them dry completely. This makes the cord easier to thread through the beads.
2. Fold the cord in half and attach it securely to the key ring.
3. Using the right cord, string 3 pink pony beads. Take the left cord and thread it back through the same 3 beads in the opposite direction. Pull both cords gently so the beads slide up close to the key ring.
4. Make the next row with 4 pony beads. Continue weaving the beads row by row, following the printable pattern.
5. When you finish the main beaded section, tie off the cord under the last row.
6. Add extra pony beads and one heart bead to each cord end. Tie a secure knot at the bottom and trim away any extra cord.

Tips and Tricks

• Make the stiffened part of the cord about 1 inch long so it is easier for kids to thread the beads.
• Keep a toothpick nearby to help guide the cord through any tight beads.
• Pull the cord evenly on both sides after each row so the design stays centered.

Fun Facts

Keychains may seem modern, but people have carried small charms and tokens for centuries.

Many early key holders were also used as lucky charms.

Handmade keychains make meaningful gifts because they are both useful and personal.

Patterns, Templates and Printables

Print the Mother’s Day Beaded Key Chain pattern and use it as a guide while weaving the beads. The printable template makes it easy to follow the bead order and complete the design.

Patterns, Templates and Printables

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