It’s time for another Snack + Art = SnArt!

This month, I’m taking all my beading knowledge from The 100 Day Project (check my Notes to see what I’ve been up to) and using it to make bag charms.

I’ve been charm girlie for years. My keychains are always heavy, my cell phones had multiple dangly charms and my ita bags have always been full. The LaBubu craze and obsession with blind boxes is not new to me.

Don’t recite the old magic to me. I was there when it was written!

Anyway! Let’s make some charms this month. I’ve got lots of links below for inspo and resources. I can’t wait to see what you make!

ALSO! I totally forgot to mention that this craft is perfect for fiber artists, too. So please include small quilted objects (zipper bags, single blocks, etc), crocheted trinkets and knitted cuties to the list of projects.

Ok! Enough rambling! Enjoy the episode!

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Artists

Bright Bat Design

* Nugget Keychains – adorable plush keychain charms that even have their own ita bag backpacks!

* Acrylic Keychains – If you just want cute keychains to add to the mix, she’s got them!

Burger Babie

* Blind Bag Keychains – Padded vinyl blind bag charms in her unique style.

Sugarbones

* Star Pocket Trinket Keychain – I have one of these and they fit Sonny Angels perfectly. I have a bunch of Calico Critters in mine.

* Star Bag Mini Backpack – If you need a bag with lots of rings to attach your charms to, this is the one!

Ugly Plants

* Photocard Holder – These are great for showing off Pokemon cards or KPop photocards. A fun addition to any bag charm.

Resources

The Stylish Maker YouTube Channel

* Keyring Tutorial

* Necklace Stringing Tutorial

Perkins on Parkway YouTube Channel

* Dangle Bag Charm

* Wrap-around Bag Charm

Kitto YouTube Channel

* Plush Charm Tutorial

Chelsea DIY YouTube Channel

* Plush Cookie Keychain

Activities

* Craft Night – Swap supplies, make things for each other, put on a movie and have a cozy night in.

* Thrift or Vintage Hunting – Go looking for trinkets that can be used as beads or charms or pendants. Get nostaligic!

* Long-distance charm swap – Send your friends a bag of a mystery beads, or make something just for them! My friend Courtney and I are doing this right now!

* Sisterhood of the traveling charm – Start a charm and send it to a friend. Then, they add to it and send it to another friend! Keep it going!

Projects

* Beaded Charms – A great place to start.

* Sew Your Own Plush Charm – Use your own characters or choose an existing plush to modify.

* Up-Cycle a Vintage Toy – If you have a dremel it makes it easier, but if just get some screw eyes, you can shove it straight into a soft vinyl toy!

* Rhinestone a trinket or keychain – Get our your glue and rhinestones and make something mundane, fabulous.

* Recreate Vintage Charm Necklace – Do your remember these charm necklaces from the 80s? How cute would it be as a charm chain going from one handle of a purse to another?

I hope you make something fun this month!

♡ Becky

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