Recycled Style Project - In my life, I love them all
Who holds the key to your heart? Maybe it’s your one true love, but what about all the other great loves of your life? Your parents, siblings, best friends, children… chances are there are a number of people who have claimed a little piece of your heart. This Valentine’s Day celebrate ALL the people you adore with a beautiful token of affection; a key to your heart.
- Use an old house key, interesting vintage key or decorativekey from a craft store
- How you decorate it is up to you, be inspired by the muse you are creating it for
- Try paints, textured paints, gems, studs, fabrics, scraps of paper, feathers….
- Let the creativity flow, use anything reflective of your relationship with each one
- You can give the key as a trinket or incoporate it into an item the recipient can appreciate - necklace, keychain, bracelet, earrings, a pin, cuff links…
Keys I made inspired by all the people I love...
Wrap the key thoughtfully, attach a little note and send the package in the mail, no matter how close they are. The many loves of your life are sure to be delighted.
Tags: DIY project, key to my heart, token of affection, unisex gift, valentines gift
February 5th, 2010 at 11:18 am
This is the best valentines gift idea! thank you!
February 5th, 2010 at 12:48 pm
really lovely idea!
February 5th, 2010 at 12:50 pm
Love it Kristen!!!
February 5th, 2010 at 3:10 pm
This is an awesome idea!! I LOVE keys. I also have a keyring I found ages ago with old (but still modern looking) keys. Like your wire-wrapping idea, I might try that one…
February 5th, 2010 at 5:05 pm
My favorite is the black key with the blue and silver wire wrap.
February 5th, 2010 at 5:10 pm
fun idea, I do have lots of keys I’ve kept sentimentally.
February 8th, 2010 at 9:10 am
[...] all know I’m a sucker for keys, and Kristen at Idiosyncratic Style has some ideas for nifty key [...]
February 9th, 2010 at 1:47 am
[linked to this on my blog!]
February 11th, 2010 at 12:25 am
Thanks for joining the link party at Dollar Store Crafts!
February 11th, 2010 at 4:28 am
Just found this via Meghans Blog. Fantastic! I love this DIY-idea^^.
Love,
Lilly