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Time Required :
About an hour
Beginner
Beginner
You're new to the skills necessary to complete this project, or maybe you've tried them just once or twice before.

beaded keychain

This project is intended for kids ages 4+.

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Step 1

Measure and cut about 36" [91.4 cm] from cording included in your bead box.

Step 2

Attach the cord to your keyring with a lark's head knot.
TIP: To make a lark’s head knot, fold the cord in half. Place the metal keychain over the fold. Grab the ends of the cord, bring them up and over the metal keychain, then through the fold of the cord. Pull and tighten the knot.

Step 3

Slide a decorative bead onto the cords.

Step 4

Make three (or four) knots in the cords below the decorative bead; then add another bead.

Step 5

Tie a knot below the last bead.

Step 6

Thread beads onto one end of the excess cording.
TIP: You will need as many beads as it takes to slide over your hand when knotted. Use image as a guide.

Step 7

Bring the beaded end up to the last knot made and tie a knot to create a beaded circle. Trim the excess cord.

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Supplies
Materials
Materials
 
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Multicolour Assorted Wood Bead Box by Creatology™

    Item # 10647674 
    $13.29
    $18.99
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Craft Glue Pens by Creatology™

    Item # 10664657 
    50% off one regular price item with code 50042624 See Details See Details
    Limit one coupon per product. Limit one coupon of each type per day. Limited to stock on hand. Void where prohibited. Valid only in Canada. EXCLUSIONS: Everyday Value program; clearance; buy & get items; custom framing; beverages & candy; books & magazines; gift cards; craft technology machines; Cricut, Silhouette. Exclusions subject to change. See Team Member for details.
    $7.99
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Rhodium Lobster Claw Key Rings by Creatology™

    Item # 10683978 
    $5.59
    $7.99
 
Tools
Tools
 
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Assorted 5" Fiskars® Blunt-Tip Kids Scissors

    Item # 10405522 
    50% off one regular price item with code 50042624 See Details See Details
    Limit one coupon per product. Limit one coupon of each type per day. Limited to stock on hand. Void where prohibited. Valid only in Canada. EXCLUSIONS: Everyday Value program; clearance; buy & get items; custom framing; beverages & candy; books & magazines; gift cards; craft technology machines; Cricut, Silhouette. Exclusions subject to change. See Team Member for details.
    $6.99
 
You’ll Also Need
  • Toothpick
  • Ruler
Instructions
Step 1

Measure and cut about 36" [91.4 cm] from cording included in your bead box.

Step 2

Attach the cord to your keyring with a lark's head knot.
TIP: To make a lark’s head knot, fold the cord in half. Place the metal keychain over the fold. Grab the ends of the cord, bring them up and over the metal keychain, then through the fold of the cord. Pull and tighten the knot.

Step 3

Slide a decorative bead onto the cords.

Step 4

Make three (or four) knots in the cords below the decorative bead; then add another bead.

Step 5

Tie a knot below the last bead.

Step 6

Thread beads onto one end of the excess cording.
TIP: You will need as many beads as it takes to slide over your hand when knotted. Use image as a guide.

Step 7

Bring the beaded end up to the last knot made and tie a knot to create a beaded circle. Trim the excess cord.

Share your project photos with #MichaelsKidsClub

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