DIY Tassel Key Chain Bag Charm
Learn to make this fun chunky tassel key chain as a clip-on accessory for your handbag, backpack or anywhere you might hang a charm! Easy DIY tassels tutorial. For more tassel projects see my Crafts page.
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Do you want to add a special touch to your favorite bag? If so, why not try making your own DIY tassel key chain bag charm! This fun and easy to make chunky tassel will turn any plain purse or backpack into an eye-catching accessory.
Simply clip it on a keychain or wear on your favorite bag!
To start making your own tassel bag charm, you’ll need a few basic supplies such as embroidery thread, scissors, and a keyring or lobster clasp.
You can choose any color combination of thread that you like for your tassel; bright neon colors are perfect for summer while muted earth tones are great for fall.
Once you have all of your supplies gathered, it’s time to get started on the actual crafting process.
DIY Tassel Key Chain
Supplies:
- 2 silver big clasps or a lobster clasp
- Jump rings
- Hemp Cord White
- DMC flosses and color variation embroidery floss in dark orange/light orange, red/pink, dark teal/light teal, white, royal blue, bright orange, yellow, pink and light teal
- Metallic Embroidery Thread, Gold
- Crochet Thread Silver/Silver
- Various beads
- Utility scissors
- Wide tooth comb
Instructions:
Cut the white hemp cord to measure 20 inches, fold it in half and loop it through the bottom loop on the clasp. Flip the ends through the loop and pull down tight on the ends. {I chose the hemp cord because if you bend it or tie it, it stays put. This cord is also small enough when doubled to go through the beads}.
Add your beads by inserting both strands of the hemp through the bead.
Layer your floss in the order you want your tassel color to be. Some floss will be longer than others, so you may have to rewrap the strands, for example around a book, so they are all the same size.
Insert the floss between the two hemp cords below the beads and double tie tightly. Then tie into a knot to secure. Trim off the leftover hemp.
Fold the floss down. Cut another piece of hemp to around 9 inches. Wrap the hemp around the top of the floss and double tie the cord again. Wrap each end of the hemp around the floss then tie the ends and trim.
Cover this area with gold or silver metallic floss in the same manner as the hemp.
Gently comb the tassel and trim the bottom. And that’s it! Once you make the first one, you can make them rather quickly! So fun and easy to make!
I love this idea, thanks for sharing with us. Have a great week. :-)
So cute! I have something similar from kate spade. Thanks for linking up at the Creative Spark Link Party!
Sooooooo CUTE! Pinning this!
These are so adorable, Kim! I love the colors you chose for all three. So pretty!
Kristy
Love this idea! Wanted to let you know I’m featuring you when my party opens up tonight.
Love this! I can’t wait to try it. I’m also dying to know where you got that super cute purse!
Thanks so much! I change them out on my purses to match my outfits! I got the purse at Ross.
I kind of have a thing for tassels right now and I am wanting to make several of these so bad!! They are adorable!!
ADORABLE and way easier than one would think! Thanks so much for sharing on Merry Monday! -Treana
Super sweet! Pinning now. The DMC floss–just the normal kind? It looks thicker in the pics to me, but maybe it’s my eyes? LOL :D
Yes, glad you liked them! Some are regular size, the mixed colored ones are larger than normal. Orange, pink & teal are the mixed colors.
Love this post- super cute!:)
I have been wanting to make these tassels for a while now! Thanks so much for the awesome tutorial! And thanks so much for sharing on Show-Licious! Pinning!
~ Ashley
so glad i found this , i have been wanting the BoHo Tassle on Gypsyville but its so expensive . I could make your version for a lot less , im going to give it a whirl !
So cute Kim! Left you a message on Hometalk.