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How to Make a Plastic Canvas Minion Key Ring (Zipper Pull)

Do you know someone who is a Minion fan?

Make them a Minion key ring or zipper pull. This is a quick and easy project that you can make from plastic canvas. Add a lanyard snap to make it into a zipper pull.

Watch this video tutorial and read the following step-by-step instructions to learn how to make a Minion keyring or Minion zipper pull.Minion Plastic Canvas Key ring - Facebook

Find our free printable Minion pattern below. In addition, you will find links to supplies you may need for this project.

If you would like other ideas for plastic canvas projects, our Plastic Canvas Free Project page as over 100 ideas.



COMPLETE VIDEO TUTORIAL AVAILABLE! The video below is a preview with no audio, to watch the whole video tutorial, click the link How to Make a Plastic Canvas Minion Key Ring (Zipper Pull) to watch in Youtube.


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WHAT YOU NEED:

  • 7-Count Plastic Canvas
  • Yarn- Yellow, Blue & Black
  • Scissor
  • Tapestry Needle
  • Key Ring or Ring with Zipper Pull
  • Minion Key Ring Chart (link to download is below)

INSTRUCTIONS :

STEP 1:

Minion Plastic Canvas Key ring - Chart To make the key ring, print the PDF chart for the Minion key chain design. The link to the PDF is available at end of the instructions.

STEP 2:

Minion Plastic Canvas Key ring - CanvasStart by cutting out the plastic canvas in the shape of the downloaded chart. This will be the shape of the keyring.

STEP 3:

Minion Plastic Canvas Key ring - Stitched Follow the chart and stitch the design on the plastic canvas using the tent stitch. Our tutorial on the tent stitch will help if you need instructions. When beginning to stitch on plastic canvas, cover the yarn tail with stitches.

After stitching the design, complete the background using the tent stitch. Fill in the whole background. Weave in your yarn ends underneath the stitches on the back.

STEP 4:

Minion Plastic Canvas Key ring - Bridge Next, you will finish the edges of the bridge between the two sections with yellow yarn and an overcast stitch. You can leave your yellow yarn attached after this step and continue to use it for the whip stitch in Step 5.

STEP 5:

Minion Plastic Canvas Key ring - Ring Insert the ring for key ring or ring with zipper pull so that it is around the bridge.

Fold the two sides together, with wrong sides together.

Whip stitch the edges together. Our whip stitch tutorial will show you how to make this stitch. After whip stitching the edges, weave your yarn in under the stitches and then cut the yarn. The key ring is complete.

Minion Plastic Canvas Key ring - Completed

These Minion inspired keyrings (zipper pulls) can be used on backpacks, purses or as zipper pulls on clothes.

It is a fun project that even kid's can make and learn how to needlepoint.


QUESTIONS?

If you have any questions about this project, contact us through the YouTube Video comments or our Contact Us page. We respond to questions in e-mails and YouTube comments regularly.

OTHER KEY RING PROJECTS

  • "LOVE YOU" KEY CHAIN is a fun Valentine's Day project. This would be a great project for your loved ones. This could also be a nice Mother's Day or Father's Day project.
  • MINECRAFT CREEPER KEY RING is a fun project for kids who play Minecraft.
  • PATCHWORK KEY RING would be a unique gift for a quilting friend or family member.

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Minion Template - Free Pattern PDF

Plastic canvas Minion free pattern pdf. This is the pattern for the project. Needlepointers.com

Lanyard Hook (Zipper Pull)

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Package of 45 pcs. Manufactured by Bead Landing. Affiliate Link to Michaels

Lanyard Snap Clip Hooks (Zipper Pulls) 1"

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Nickel Silver Finish. 100 pcs. Affiliate Link to Amazon.com

Plastic Canvas 7-count

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This canvas features straight edges for added convenience and usability. It is extra stiff for 3D projects and resists sagging and warping. This package contains one 10 1/2" x 13 1/2" 7 count plastic canvas. Affiliate Link to Annie's Craft Store

Plastic Canvas and Yarn Needles

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5 pcs - Includes (2) size 16 and (3) size 18 needles. Made of 100% steel for durability and longevity. Designed with a blunt tip, these needles are perfect for plastic canvas crafts. Affiliate Link to Amazon

Red Heart Super Saver Jumbo Yarn

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A wide selection of colors. Affiliate Link to Amazon.com

Split Key Ring 1 1/4 in. Nickel

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Color Silver. Package contains10 pcs. Manufacturer: ArtMinds Affiliate Link to Michaels

Split Key Ring 1"

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Nickel Plated Steel. 100 pieces. Affiliate Link to Amazon.com






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