EASY DIY FAUX LEATHER KEY FOB WRISTLETS | How to Make Wristlet Keychains with a Cricut

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EASY DIY FAUX LEATHER KEY FOB WRISTLETS - How to Make Wristlet Keychains with a Cricut
Join me as I make these fun and easy faux leather key fob wristlet keychains with a Cricut cutting machine! This is a great Cricut project for beginners, and a fun and easy faux leather keychain tutorial using a Cricut Maker, Cricut Explore Air 2, or even the Cricut Joy.
I'll show you step by step how to make these easy DIY faux leather key fob wristlet keychains as a fun and easy faux leather craft. They are a great way to use scraps of faux leather and heat transfer vinyl, and a high profit product to sell to your customers.
For a full written tutorial on this project, check out my blog post here:
amyromeu.com/cricut-key-fob-w...
If you want to make this faux leather key fob wristlet keychain project yourself, you can grab the FREE SVG file for this project from my resource library. It's Design #175. Get the password here:
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CHAPTERS
00:00 - 00:32 - Introduction
00:33 - 03:58 - Tools & Materials
03:59 - 04:45 - How to get SVGs file from my Resource Library
04:46 - 07:45 - Upload SVGs to Cricut Design Space & Prepare Cuts
07:46 - 09:55 - Pressing HTV on Faux Leather
09:56 - 12:43 - Cutting Faux Leather Mat
12:44 - 16:15 - Assembling Keychain
MATERIALS LIST (includes affiliate links):
Cricut Explore Air 2: amzn.to/2AWSfXX
Cricut Maker: amzn.to/2MOpf7m
Cricut Joy: amzn.to/3cQ0zWw
Cricut Easy Press Mini: amzn.to/3cR92c6
Cricut Easy Press, 9x9: amzn.to/2YB70Ib
Cricut Easy Press Mat, 12x12: amzn.to/3dHGVhY
Cricut Purple Strong Grip Cutting Mat: amzn.to/2Yq0oMz
Cricut Green Standard Grip Cutting Mat: amzn.to/3heAtzP
Cricut Weeding Tool Set: amzn.to/3he3MTe
Striped Faux Leather: tidd.ly/3g07H7Y
Solid Heat Transfer Vinyl: amzn.to/37cf0SZ
Blue Painter's Tape: amzn.to/3fcD5fM
Sharpies: amzn.to/39UN0GQ
Key Fob Hardware and pliers: amzn.to/3wEmZFp
1.25" Hardware: amzn.to/3d1lzgn (gold) amzn.to/2RaTqLg (silver) amzn.to/31WF2IC (rose gold)
Jump Rings: amzn.to/2zjiHKG
Tassels, Silver top: amzn.to/2ONuHZj
Tassels, Gold top: amzn.to/3msGivq
Wubbers flat nose pliers: amzn.to/3hiKJqP
Wubbers wide flat nose pliers: amzn.to/2YnDl4T
If you loved this faux leather Cricut project and want to learn how to make Cricut earrings, be sure to check out my ultimate guide to making Cricut earrings, Cricut Earrings Made Easy.
This complete guide includes several step by step, full color photo tutorials, links to all of my favorite materials and products, as well as my 12 best selling SVG cut files you can upload straight to Cricut Design Space!
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Credits:
Video editing: Chase Romeu, using Adobe Premiere Pro
Music: Happy Acoustic from NiceBeats (licensed, royalty and copyright free)
Videography: Panasonic Lumix FZ1000: amzn.to/2YjXdpy
Project design: an original creation by Amy Romeu

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@dottyearnhardt9600 4 ай бұрын

Love your videos❤

@AmyRomeu 4 ай бұрын

I'm so glad you enjoyed this one! Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. :)

@jessicam.9745 3 жыл бұрын

I was able to cut through my faux leather with glitter htv already on it by using the canvas setting and the rotary blade with more pressure. It usually cuts through all the way the first time but only once I had to do a double cut. I put the faux leather face down on strong grip mat with tape. It was faux leather I ordered from Amazon. I love your yellow stripe one!

@AmyRomeu 3 жыл бұрын

That's great, Jessica! I'll have to mention that technique for Maker owners when I do another video. Thanks for sharing!

@amydeleon3387 3 жыл бұрын

Cute, simple & easy! TY!

@AmyRomeu 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you like this project, Amy! Thanks for your comment.

@jeannewood5900 3 жыл бұрын

I never even thought of HTV. BRILLIANT!!!

@AmyRomeu 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment, Jeanne! I'm so glad you like that idea! Let me know if you try it out, and what you think.

@ClaudiaEdwards74 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for a great video. I was making these for an event and now plan to use your tips and techniques moving forward! I especially love the Sharpie tip!

@AmyRomeu 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure, Claudia. I’m sure yours will be beautiful, you are so talented! ❤️

@LorraineCastellon-Rowe 3 жыл бұрын

So very cute! Thank you for all the tips and tricks to get this perfectly cut and put together. ❣🌸❣🌸❣🌸❣🌸❣🌸

@AmyRomeu 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comment, Lorraine! I'm so glad you liked this project. :)

@prptink 3 жыл бұрын

Mother’s Day gifts. Love it!! 💖💖

@AmyRomeu 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, great idea, Johany! Thanks for your comment!

@SunflowersandDIYing 3 жыл бұрын

Wow...super cute. Loved it! Can't wait to try making me one. Thank you so much for sharing. Can't wait to see more easy diy videos from you.

@AmyRomeu 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Sarah! I'm so glad you like this project! 😊

@judyblaise1639 3 жыл бұрын

This is such a great idea. I would love to see your tips on double faux vinyl and others. Thank you

@AmyRomeu 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment, Judy! :)

@ballermom2012 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video! I really want to try it and would love more tips and tricks to making these please!

@AmyRomeu 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment, Nicole! I'm happy to get to work on that for you. :)

@tanishajhadley 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tutorial! I'd love to see the additional tips and tricks video.

@AmyRomeu 3 жыл бұрын

You got it, thanks for your comment!

@irenebenavidez695 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much…….I will use the sharpie trick from now on… I use my Cricut paper cutter to make these with little to no waist. I really enjoy your videos. I also want to thank you for all the free SVG’s. 😊

@AmyRomeu 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, Irene! Thank you so much for your comment. I'm glad you found the Sharpie trick helpful! I use it a lot. Thanks again for letting me know you enjoy my videos and my designs. You made my day!

@ruthyzeno4842 2 жыл бұрын

Love it

@AmyRomeu 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comment. I'm so glad you liked this video!

@handmadebyannettecleary9644 3 жыл бұрын

nice trick with the sharpie.

@AmyRomeu 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Annette! I'm glad you liked it!

@uhohmomo7685 3 жыл бұрын

Yay to this! I accidentally bought several sheets of HTV vinyl and this may be just what I need to do to use it! Thank you so much for an excellent tutorial of how to do this. I am new with a Cricut Joy. Please do the variations video!!!

@AmyRomeu 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, Joanna! Thank you so much for your comment. I can't wait to hear about what you make with all of that heat transfer vinyl. I have a video on cutting faux leather with the Cricut Joy that you may want to check out - here's the link: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pKuDhLmdnJuxZas.html

@tracyberg5118 2 жыл бұрын

Wow love love love!!! I can’t wait to try these! I found you a couple days ago and I have been watching all your videos! I can’t wait to try them all Thank you for sharing and being so helpful I’m new to the Cricut so this just amazing 🤩

@AmyRomeu 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, Tracy! Thank you for the kind words, and for watching! I'm so glad you are finding my videos helpful. That totally makes my day. :)

@cherylluenberger4587 3 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy your videos . Top notch instructions its Fob ulous ..I would love a video on how to personalize them as well ... Thank you for inspiring us !!!

@AmyRomeu 3 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad you liked this video, Cheryl! Thank you for your comment. :)

@yvonnetucker1416 3 жыл бұрын

i have missed you. Thank you so much

@AmyRomeu 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Yvonne! You are so kind. I've been enjoying some summer vacation trips with my family. I'll be back making videos soon!

@Craftyjan 3 жыл бұрын

Would definitely love to see an additional video, your tutorials are always fun & fully detailed. Can you also do a name cut out faux leather keychain? E.g MOM or AMY 💖🎀

@AmyRomeu 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, Janine! Thanks for your comment! That's a great suggestion - thanks!

@obxshelly 3 жыл бұрын

I was so excited to see your hack about the Sharpie, I just discovered the same thing today before sitting down to your video. Also, the projects you're doing are right in line with what I've been working on ☺️. In reading about you on your blog site, we are probable kindred spirits! Lol Thanks for clearly explained and cleanly executed videos, I'm a subscriber now.

@AmyRomeu 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, Michelle! Thank you so much for your sweet comment! It sounds like we are crafting buddies for sure! I can't wait to hear about what else you create.

@cassandraknight6485 3 жыл бұрын

Been making these for an upcoming event! Super easy. Love the yellow stripes.

@AmyRomeu 3 жыл бұрын

That's great, Cassandra! They are so fun to make, right? I have so many prints I want to try next!

@shirleyvaillancourt6050 3 жыл бұрын

Were do u get your faux leather. Love the stripes. So pretty

@shirleyvaillancourt6050 3 жыл бұрын

Would love to see how u make it the same on both sides

@AmyRomeu 3 жыл бұрын

@@shirleyvaillancourt6050 Hi, Shirley! The striped faux leather is from one of my favorite Etsy shops! Here's the link: tidd.ly/3g07H7Y

@AmyRomeu 3 жыл бұрын

@@shirleyvaillancourt6050 Thanks for letting me know, Shirley!

@Konamomma808 3 жыл бұрын

I would love to see how to personalize these with a name or initial on the wristlet! Thanks for the great videos!

@AmyRomeu 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, Tami! Thanks for your comment! That sounds great. I'll work on that for you!

@user-kh3lg7yw4m Жыл бұрын

Very nice like 👌👍

@AmyRomeu Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comment!

@leeleescraftcottage4225 2 жыл бұрын

Love this thank you! Do you have a video showing how to glue faux leather on both sides?

@AmyRomeu 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! I don't, but I do show two ways to double side faux leather in this video on how to put a back on faux leather earrings. In techniques #3 and #4 I show how to glue the faux leather pieces together and also use Heat n' Bond to bond them together. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/h5d5fpl2y6eak2w.html

@cherylpoole6467 2 жыл бұрын

Would love to see a video on how to personalize with the HTF vinyl.

@AmyRomeu 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, Cheryl! Here's the link for that video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/lbiUZc-om6eWZ58.html

@nancythomas-finn8052 3 жыл бұрын

This is great! I would like to know how to personalize.

@AmyRomeu 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, Nancy! Thanks for your comment! I appreciate your feedback. I do have another video on personalizing these in the works for you. :)

@mrswi2kbug Жыл бұрын

Show us how to personalize them

@AmyRomeu Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment, Ashley! My video on how to personalize faux leather wristlets is here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/lbiUZc-om6eWZ58.html

@SheWritesHerJourney_ 3 жыл бұрын

I’m in awe at what you could do!!! So now I’m subscribed!! Ohh can you make this with the Cricuit Explore?

@AmyRomeu 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so goad, Deanna! Do you mean the original Explore? Yes, as long as you can make custom material settings and you can choose Faux Leather as your cutting material in Cricut Design Space. I would follow my instructions in the video for the Explore Air 2. Let me know if you get stuck along the way. :)

@SheWritesHerJourney_ 3 жыл бұрын

@@AmyRomeu Yes, sorry the original Explore! Awesome, I definitely gonna have to try this project out!!

@momagogo7 Жыл бұрын

Personalize wristlet

@AmyRomeu Жыл бұрын

Hi, thanks for your comment! My video on how to personalize faux leather wristlets is here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/lbiUZc-om6eWZ58.html

@jenniedidier4051 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, Amy! I am gathering my supplies for some wristlets. I wondered, is it OK to do some with the HTV on the outside? I have some gorgeous patterned HTV that might be fun. But if it will not hold up on the outside of the wristlet......

@AmyRomeu 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, Jennie! You certainly could, but I agree, it might not hold up as well. Try it and let me know what you think?

@JuniorGeniusjourneys 2 жыл бұрын

Can you just press out the htv on the back, and cut the whole sheet of faux leather at once?

@AmyRomeu 2 жыл бұрын

You can, but I find cutting a whole sheet at once (especially for beginners) can lead to problems with the cuts. If you are experienced at making single cuts and getting great results with your specific material, you can definitely do that.

@Momowild3230 2 жыл бұрын

Hi. Thanks so much for the video! If I’m planning on making the same item from the leather, can I iron on a sheet of the htv onto a full sheet of the leather?

@AmyRomeu 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, Monique! Yes, you can! I would use an EasyPress or traditional heat press in that case (instead of the EasyPress Mini) so you get really good, even pressure and heat. Also be sure to press again after you peel off the clear transfer sheet from the vinyl just to be sure the vinyl has adhered really well to the back of the faux leather.

@wjhydes8071 8 ай бұрын

Can you just back the faux leather with the vinyl and then cut once?

@AmyRomeu 8 ай бұрын

Yes! That works great for making multiples. In this video I wanted to show making one wristlet at a time, so I pressed the vinyl onto the back of one piece of faux leather and then cut the wristlet shape with the Cricut. :)

@michelleplatt8392 2 жыл бұрын

❤️👍🏼🤗

@AmyRomeu 2 жыл бұрын

So glad you liked this project, Michelle!

@reneecharapata5884 2 жыл бұрын

I'd like to see other methods please

@AmyRomeu 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for letting me know, Renee! I do have a tutorial on how to add personalized text to a faux leather wristlet on my blog here: amyromeu.com/personalized-cricut-faux-leather-key-fob-wristlet/

@debbieschaffer6115 2 жыл бұрын

Would the “ruffle” edges still happen if a rotary blade is used?

@AmyRomeu 2 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure, Debbie! Even if it didn't, I would still do a second pressing to be sure the HTV was sealed at the edges of the faux leather.

@emilykwong2084 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tutorial! I made some wristlets before and put HTV on the back but it got kind of wrinkly. Is there a better type of HTV I should use or is this inevitable?

@AmyRomeu 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, Emily! Thanks for your comment. I find that pressing multiple times (after each step as I show in the video) really helps cut down on wrinkles, but I think some small wrinkling right at the curve may be inevitable.

@emilykwong2084 3 жыл бұрын

@@AmyRomeu Thanks for your response! I guess it'll wrinkle at that curve no matter what then

@karlahenderson790 3 жыл бұрын

Can this work on the cricut explore one

@AmyRomeu 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, Karla! I don't have the Explore One, but if it has the standard fine point blade and you are able to select the material setting of Faux Leather (Paper Thin) in Design Space, then yes, it can work. Please let me know if you try it!

@erind553 3 жыл бұрын

I would love to see how you apply faux leather to faux leather. I’m using super glue and it’s not fusing and hot glue just seems ridiculous. HELP!

@AmyRomeu 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, Erin! Thanks for your message. Do you mean making this key fob double sided with faux leather? I use glue and press the keychain under something heavy so it dries really well. This video isn't about the exact same keychain, but it's another fold over keychain and you can see how I glue it together: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nsWma6ZzzJrdqWg.html

@bluesoda404 2 жыл бұрын

do you have to put the heat transfer vinyl on the inside or can you leave it the way it came?

@AmyRomeu 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, thanks for your comment! You can leave the inside as is, if you like. :)

@bluesoda404 2 жыл бұрын

@@AmyRomeu ok thank you for replying. do you know if you can cut the leather on an explore air 2? and if so what setting and blade? (sorry if you said this in the video i watched it the other day and dont remember now and cant watch it again bc i'm currently at work lol)

@chanitaking Жыл бұрын

What kind of paper is that you use in that brown one and can I use wax paper

@AmyRomeu Жыл бұрын

Hi, it's a Teflon sheet cut down to size. You can use Parchment paper or Butcher paper, but not wax paper. The wax will melt. :(

@ivonnecanepa4492 2 жыл бұрын

Hi when putting the faux leather onto the key fob it moved what is the best way to remove the keyfob?

@AmyRomeu 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, Ivonne! I would use some flat nose pliers and gently try to pry open the jaws of the keyfob clamp from each side. You can wrap the clamp with a paper towel first to keep the pliers from marking up the metal clamp.

@marymooney5923 3 жыл бұрын

What is the purpose of the heat transfer vinyl on the back?

@AmyRomeu 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, Mary! Thanks for your comment. The HTV on the back is optional, but it does a few things. It makes the back look more finished and not just the material backing, it adds a little more structure to the faux leather, and it can add some interest or a pop of color to the inside of the wristlet. :)

@user-wo6oi6gk3k Жыл бұрын

what would be the time and temp for the easy press

@AmyRomeu Жыл бұрын

Hi, for vinyl on faux leather I use 265 degrees for a regular EasyPress in 10 second bursts of time. I check to see if the vinyl is adhered well, then press again in 5 second chunks of time as needed. Same thing for EasyPress Mini - I use the Low setting. :)

@tmthorn0927 2 жыл бұрын

why do we cut the piece 2" wide. seems like a waste of material. can't we just cut each material at 1"

@AmyRomeu 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, thanks for your comment. You are certainly able to adjust the settings for your own cuts. For beginners, I recommend cutting one shape at a time to learn how the machine cuts and to troubleshoot any issues that come up. I also like to leave room for painter's tape on the edges. But you can absolutely do what works best for you!