Patriotic Key Chain Craft

Kids can make something useful while showing their red, white, and blue spirit with this Patriotic Key Chain Craft. This pony bead project is a fun activity for patriotic holidays, summer camps, scout groups, classroom activities, or handmade gifts for someone in the service.

Fun Fact

Armed Forces Day is a special day set aside to honor the men and women who serve in the United States Armed Forces. It is also a time for the military to share equipment, skills, and service traditions with the public.

Supplies

• 58 blue pony beads
• 39 white pony beads
• 32 red pony beads
• 2 yards of plastic lacing
• Key ring or lanyard hook
• Patriotic key chain bead pattern

Instructions

1. Print the patriotic key chain bead pattern.
2. Fold the plastic lacing in half to find the center.
3. Attach the center of the lacing to the key ring or lanyard hook.
4. Follow the printable bead diagram to lace the red, white, and blue pony beads in order.
5. Pull each row snug as you work so the design holds its shape.
6. When the pattern is complete, tie the ends securely with a double knot.
7. Trim away any extra lacing.

Patterns, Templates and Printables

Click on the patriotic key chain bead pattern to open it in a new window and print it in the correct size.

Patterns, Templates and Printables

Click on a pattern to open it in a new window