Tutorial - Shabby Chic Keys - Part 1

I had TONS of requests for this tutorial. This is for turning ordinary old keys into fabulous shabby chic ones that you will use in your projects. So much fun!

This tutorial is in 2 parts so make sure to check out Part 2 for the finished results and the rest of the tutorial! Here is Part 2:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xp_gZ99Q_LE


The products I use for these and the original video are:
Variety of old keys
Ranger Adirondack Acryllic Paint Dabbers (Lights)
FolkArt Crackle Medium (if you want to crackle them)
Distress Embossing Ink
Distress Embossing Powders (gives GREAT texture!!)
Lindy's Stamp Gang Sprays
Heat gun / embossing gun
Tweezers for moving hot metal keys
Non-stick or heat resistant mat or surface
Ranger Archival or Stazon Ink pad
Stamps of your choice
Lace, trim, ribbon or seam binding to tie on keys

Any questions let me know :)

Thanks for Watching!

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• Tutorial
• Shabby Chic
• Keys
• Altered
• Distress
• Embossing Powder
• Distress Embossing Ink
• Ranger Paint dabbers
• LSG

[CricketsDaughter1]

LOVE THIS TUTORIAL:) Looks like you have inspired MANY to do these keys:) Can't wait to see what you come up with next. May have to get out some of mine and give it a try, if that is OK with you:) (I have hundreds of keys....seriously...hahahaha. You know me....buy EVERYTHING in huge quantities:):):)

[GoinCriCrAzY]

@CricketsDaughter1 Go for it! Would love to see the keys when you do them :))

[Cybelemoon]

Thanks so much for the great tutorial. :D

[GoinCriCrAzY]

@Cybelemoon Thanks for watching!  Get out those keys! :))

[AScrappinIdeadotcom]

I love this idea.... Now I have to find some old keys and try it..... Love the colors you chose also. TFS Kris

[GoinCriCrAzY]

@AScrappinIdeadotcom Go for it! I wanna see if you make some! They are very addicting so make sure you have a nice stack to alter (and dont do your house or car key.... LOLOL)

[CraftyChic13]

this is sooooo cool i am so going to try this!! thanks soooo much for this great idea!!

[janetcoulter]

Thank you for your inspiration Nancy. I love this idea. I have enjoyed creating some myself. TFS.

[CraftyTexasWoman]

Great Idea Thank you for sharing!!!!!

Hugs from texas

Deb

[creativepzazz]

I LOVE that you have TWO heat guns!! ME TOO!!! LOL Wonderful tutorial! You were very clear and you know what you are doing! Thanks so much for doing a tutorial for us! Most of all THANK YOU FOR COMING UP WITH THIS UNIQUE IDEA!!! When I use this idea, I will be sure to credit you with the idea! TFS---leslie

[hollidais20002]

what a great tutorial! I am headed to the junk drawer to look for old keys

[yoliebean]

What an absolutely fabulous idea! WOW! Thanks for the tutorial. I can't wait to give this a try....I'm uber impressed!

TFS with us!

[sunnigrrl30]

I so love this! I don't know how you came up with it...but GENIUS! :)

DM

[CraftsDotCupCake]

Very nice tutorial, thanks fot sharing!!!

xoxo

Rebeca

[1MichelleJoy]

loving this tutorial..thanks so much for such great inspiration..now all them lost keys i saved will go to good use lol