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Learn to make this fun big Tassel Key Chain as a clip-on accessory for your handbag or anywhere you might hang a charm! For more tassel projects see my Fashion and Jewelry page.
I’m lovin the look of the Palo Alto Tassel Key Chain at Anthropologie! Tassels, tassels everywhere! I love tassels almost as much as dingle ball trim. Searching the web I came across this cute summer key chain bling to clip to your purse or keys, when I zoomed in on it I knew I could make one of my own!
My daughter got in on the fun as well, so I guess you could call this an easy teen project! We are now addicted to these bohemian tassel key chain. So much so I even went one step further with them, they deserve their own post and it is coming soon! Here’s how we made them~
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!
LOVE IT? PIN IT!!
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~Check out some of my other Tassel & Boho projects!
DIY Boho Tassel & Fringe Purse
Debra @ MsMoozys Open House says
I love this idea, thanks for sharing with us. Have a great week. 🙂
Michelle from Weekend Craft says
So cute! I have something similar from kate spade. Thanks for linking up at the Creative Spark Link Party! I hope you will stop by again today to link up! http://bit.ly/1kbGQ7W
Holly McCall {McCall Manor} says
Sooooooo CUTE! Pinning this!
Kristy says
These are so adorable, Kim! I love the colors you chose for all three. So pretty!
Kristy @ 3 Peppers Recipes – Crafts, Cooking & Color
Carol says
Love this idea! Wanted to let you know I’m featuring you when my party opens up tonight.
sara says
Love this! I can’t wait to try it. I’m also dying to know where you got that super cute purse!
Kim says
Thanks so much! I change them out on my purses to match my outfits! I got the purse at Ross.
Clarissa Hooper says
I kind of have a thing for tassels right now and I am wanting to make several of these so bad!! They are adorable!!
Treana B says
ADORABLE and way easier than one would think! Thanks so much for sharing on Merry Monday! -Treana @ http://houseofbennetts.com
natalie aka hungryhippie says
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 😀
Kim says
Yes, glad you liked them! Some are regular size, the mixed colored ones are larger than normal. Orange, pink & teal are the mixed colors.
Kendall Radenbaugh says
Love this post- super cute!:)
Ashley @ 3 Little Greenwoods says
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
Connie says
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 !
Erlene says
So cute Kim! Left you a message on Hometalk.