Retro Camper Keychain and FREE Pattern
This DIY retro camper keychain and free pattern is perfect to hold your camper keys, or just for fun if you wish you had a retro camper!
At the beginning of summer I introduced my boys to one of my favorite childhood past times: perler beads (affiliate link)!
Did you play with them when you were little?
I'm surprised at the number of people I've talked to that don't know what they are.
In case you're one of them, they are little beads that are available in a huge number of colors that you make patterns with on a board then iron to fuse the beads together.
SO fun!
I bought some for my kids to enjoy for some summer fun.
Another reason I bought these beads was so I could play with them, too!
And make things like this fun retro camper keychain!
Wouldn't this be the cutest to hold the keys to your camper??
Be sure you try out this DIY retro camper keychain and free pattern!
DIY Retro Camper Keychain and FREE pattern
I designed a cute little retro camper perler bead pattern (which could totally be used for cross-stitch, too!) that you can download and use.
You will need a square board and ~7 different colors of beads, but color design is completely up to you.
I purchased most of my perler beads (affiliate link) online.
Follow the directions that come with the beads to iron the pattern and fuse the beads together.
You don't want to melt them so much that you can't see all of the holes in the beads.
Where the camper's hitch is, loop a thin keychain ring through a gap in the beads.
If the beads have fused together too much, you can use a paper piercer to gently make a hole.
Add your key and you're all set!
Now I just need a cute retro camper, right??
Wouldn't that be a dream!!
In the meantime, I'll just dream about having one.
Enjoy the retro camper keychain and free pattern, and if you use it let me know!
I'd love to see your creation!
>> See where I party! <<
This post was originally shared July, 2015.
This is soooo cute i love the color combo. I made it and turned out great. I love it!
Hello. impressive job. I did not expect this.
This is a splendid story. Thanks!
Your keychain is so cute and love the color combination!!
I have Pinned and would love to have you drop by and share again this week #OMHGFF w/Linky
Your post is being featured this week! Hope to see you there!
Have a lovely weekend!
Karren
Oh what a cute keychain, clever use of the perler beads and my 2 favorite color combos!
Please come and share on #OMHGFF w/Linky
And I have pinned to share your cute craft!!
Have a great weekend!
This is so cute! I’ve pinned it so my daughter can make it for me as she loves making things with these beads.
Oh my goodness that is SO cute! I have a vintage camper named Maizy, you can see her here: https://www.littlevintagecottage.com/2013/09/an-update-on-maizy-my-little-vintage.html.
I might have to try your adorable little keychain for her keys!!
Tania
That's a very cute craft, and perfect for a keychain! Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday!
This is adorable and I can't wait to make it!! Thanks for the pattern!
Hi Michele,
your little camper traveled around the world and stopped in Germany!
You can see it on my blog http://madebysiloni.blogspot.de/2017/03/kennt-ihr-noch-die-bugelperlen.html .
I mentioned the link to your side and your pattern, hopefully, some of my German friends will stop by your blog!
I´m a camper myself and I made this keychain for my husband, now he really is a happy camper 🙂 Thanks so much for this cute idea !
xoxo,
Nicky
Hello! I made one for one of my friends, who dreams of having a retro camper!
She will soon have the keychain!.. Thank you. its wonderful.
i'll try to upload the foto to the facebook page mentioned in a reply.
I made a smaller version of this using your pattern, so cute!! Thnx!
Awesome!! I'm so glad you could use the pattern, Katherine!
I used the pattern to make a a quilted wall hanging. It really turned out cute. I tried to place a photo here, but couldn't do it.
I would love to see it, Sandra! If you get a chance, please feel free to share it on my Facebook page. 🙂
https://www.facebook.com/MMScrapShoppe/
This is so cute! My daughter used to spend hours playing with those beads! I think I will have her make one of these trailers too! Pinned!
That keychain is so cute!
Oh my this is the cutest thing ever!!
This is adorable1 I love the colors. I remember when my kids were little they would play with these. I never thought to use them for adults! Thanks for linking up to Small Victories Sunday Link Up!
Stopping in from Kitchen Fun and Crafty Friday - what a fun camping craft. I am always looking for fun things to do to get my kids in the mood. I cannot wait until mine are big enough to try this. I
This is just the cutest thing ever, Michele! I have a thing for retro campers...pinning! Have a good one. xo
I've seen these at the store but haven't bought them yet. This looks like a fun project that my girls would really love so we may have to pick some up next time!
Thanks so much for sharing at Share The Wealth Sunday!
xoxo
Lisa
That's super cute!
This is too cute! When I was growing up we had a trailer and traveled all over the place....this certainly brought back great memories. Now I need to make one even though I don't have a trailer...yet!
This is insanely adorable!
Thank you, Amy!! 🙂
Ohmigosh, Michelle. This is the cutest thing ever. Off to share!
Thank you, Jessica!