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DIY Bag Charm & Keychain Essentials

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I love making my own keychains and bag charms! It's such a fun hobby, and my favorite part is that I can create exactly what I want. I always receive compliments on them, and it's a great way to add a unique touch to your bags & keys! These make ...
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These are great whether you want to make a keychain, or bag charm! For a keychain you just need one, and for a bag charm you either need 1 or 2 (depending on if you want it to clasp to different parts of your purse and create a draping "necklace" eff...
Key Clasp
 
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You can use so many different things as clasps for your bag charms, key chains, and anything else you'd like to make. There's many different styles to choose from, and it all depends on the aesthetic your going for!
Carabiners in Rope and Chain Accessories - Gold(205)
 
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You'll need jump rings for connecting the charms to the chain or keyring. They come in a variety of different colors, tones, and sizes, so you can have fun and choose whatever you like depending on the type of look you're going for!
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You'll definitely need chain, whether you want to make bag charms or keychains! I have a variety of different chains in various styles and colors: gold, silver, bronze, black, etc. You'll also need jump rings to connect to these chains, so you can at...
Jewelry Making Chains in Jewelry Findings(1000+)
 
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You'll need pliers for using the jump rings and attaching the charms to the chain. I bought a small pack of various pliers and it's definitely come in handy!
Jewelry Pliers for Crafting

Charms

 
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These are perfect whether you just want to use letters for initials, or spelling a word / name! I love that you can get letters in different fonts and styles, and you can really find something no matter what the aesthetic is you're going for!
Alphabet & Numbers
 
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Don't be afraid to think outside the box! Whenever I see cute jewelry (necklace, bracelets, etc) I always pick it up with the knowledge that I can disassemble it and create even cuter bag charms & keychains myself! Sometimes this ends up being ev...
Gummy Bear Jewelry
 
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There's so many different things you can use as charms, so don't be afraid to be creative! The more creative and unique, the more compliments you'll receive. Practically anything can be turned into a keychain or bag charm!
Charms - Jewelry
 
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If you're looking for cutesy charms, you can get them in a bulk pack at a great price! These would be perfect for kids, or anyone who loves a cutesy girly aesthetic.
Kawaii Charms
 
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There's so many different types of charms you can use, and it's all dependent on your personal preference and what you'd like to create!
Pendants and Charms for Jewelry Making

Fun Ideas

 
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I love dressing up my lip gloss tubes with charms! Simply poke a hole at the end with a pushpin or needle, put a jump ring through it, and attach your charm! You can add a clasp / key ring if you want to then attach your lip gloss to anything, like y...
Squeeze Tube Lip Gloss
 
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You can use charms to dress up luggage tags and personalize them! I think it's super cute to use luggage tags on my everyday purses bag charms & accessories, because why should they only be used with luggage?! Think outside the box, because the p...
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Favorite Stores

 
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Michaels has so many cute options, and they always have good coupons available! I recommend making an account and keeping an eye on the different coupons they send out. I also love that I can order online and pick up in-store, because not only do I s...
Michaels
 
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Can't go wrong with Walmart's low prices! They're my go-to when I'm searching for gifts, appliances, tools, or I need to restock on essential beauty supplies and drugstore products.
Walmart
 
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Love the convenience this place offers when I need to stock up on some essentials
Target
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