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Tumbler Key Covers


True confession: I have no idea where my keys are. They have been somewhere for the last couple of years probably, popping up now and again, only to be lost once more. Undoubtedly this says a lot about me, but above all it says that I'm someone who rarely leaves the house.

It's not that I leave THAT seldom, but when I am out on my own, I can borrow someone else's keys. It all works out. Anyway, when I find my own set of keys the next time, I'll be adding these felt covers to my key ring.

Tumbler Key Covers

I made them in the tumbler shape that I'm playing with this month, and loving already. And of course, putting them in rainbow order was a must. Seeing things in rainbow order, and how pleasing those colors are, reminds me of God's great promise and I treasure that.

Tumbler Key Covers

To make a set of key covers, you will need:

Felt (wool-blend is a good choice)
Embroidery floss
Leather, suede, or faux-suede cord
Keys
Key ring

Tumbler Key Cover Template

Tumbler Key Covers

Use the template to cut two pieces of felt for each key cover.

Tumbler Key Covers

If you have an especially wide key, you may need to widen the template a little. The easiest way is to cut the top and bottom to match the template, then cut just outside the template on the two sides.

Tumbler Key Covers

Stitch the two sides with running stitch. Or actually, you could use blanket stitch or whip stitch. Choose your favorite! I went with three strands.

Tumbler Key Covers

Cut a 6" piece of cord and thread a key onto it. Slide the two ends of the cord up through the bottom (wide) part of the key cover and through the top.

Tumbler Key Covers

Tie each key onto the key ring with an overhand knot. If you are making yours rainbow, be sure to put them on in the correct order!

Tumbler Key Covers
Tumbler Key Covers

I love the idea of having your keys color-coded. It's also really helpful for if you have keys for other folks' houses. For example, that neighbor you help out with pet care, or your friend who gave you an emergency key.

Tumbler Key Covers

Now if I could just find my keys, I could have the prettiest set of anyone in my whole family!

8 comments:

  1. Cute, cute - can't wait to try this!

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  2. Want to find your keys in a hurry? Just borrow someone else's and have new ones cut. Around my house, that sort of replacement guarantees I'll soon find whatever is lost if it still exists; and is not limited to keys.

    Then, when you have two sets of keys, you can put one someplace you'll always be able to find it... and still have a set in purse or pocket. I try to always keep my keys in the same place, which helps me keep from losing them.

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    1. Oh yeah.... I meant to also say that I love the idea of the rainbow key covers... even though I have only and exactly three keys on my ring.

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    2. I also find that if I can't find something, if I mention it online, I will find what I am looking for within moments. Sadly, that didn't work with the keys!

      You could still make a rainbow by using two colors of felt on one key cover!

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    3. I had thought of that, and might do it.

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  3. I am totally going to do this with mine!

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  4. Did you seal the covers to the keys somehow so that the covers don't just slide up and down on the cord?
    Thanks,
    Katelyn
    http://constantlykatelyn.blogspot.com/

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    1. I didn't. For most of these, they fit snugly over the key.

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