EASY DIY FAUX LEATHER KEY FOB WRISTLETS | How to Make Wristlet Keychains with a Cricut

[@AngieWilliamsDesigns]

Thanks for sharing. This was sooo easy to do. I wish I would have tried it sooner.

[@jessicam.9745]

I was able to cut through my faux leather with glitter htv already on it by using the canvas setting and the rotary blade with more pressure. It usually cuts through all the way the first time but only once I had to do a double cut. I put the faux leather face down on strong grip mat with tape. It was faux leather I ordered from Amazon. I love your yellow stripe one!

[@AmyRomeu]

That's great, Jessica! I'll have to mention that technique for Maker owners when I do another video. Thanks for sharing!

[@jeannewood5900]

I never even thought of HTV. BRILLIANT!!!

[@AmyRomeu]

Thanks for your comment, Jeanne! I'm so glad you like that idea! Let me know if you try it out, and what you think.

[@yvonnetucker1416]

i have missed you. Thank you so much

[@AmyRomeu]

Thank you, Yvonne! You are so kind. I've been enjoying some summer vacation trips with my family. I'll be back making videos soon!

[@irenebenavidez695]

Thank you so much…….I will use the sharpie trick from now on… I use my Cricut paper cutter to make these with little to no waist. I really enjoy your videos. I also want to thank you for all the free SVG’s. 😊

[@AmyRomeu]

Hi, Irene! Thank you so much for your comment. I'm glad you found the Sharpie trick helpful! I use it a lot. Thanks again for letting me know you enjoy my videos and my designs. You made my day!

[@cherylpoole6467]

Would love to see a video on how to personalize with the HTF vinyl.

[@AmyRomeu]

Hi, Cheryl! Here's the link for that video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYPHY5-ta6Zlbc0

[@handmadebyannettecleary9644]

nice trick with the sharpie.

[@AmyRomeu]

Thanks, Annette! I'm glad you liked it!

[@prptink]

Mother’s Day gifts. Love it!! 💖💖

[@AmyRomeu]

Yes, great idea, Johany! Thanks for your comment!

[@dottyearnhardt9600]

Love your videos❤

[@AmyRomeu]

I'm so glad you enjoyed this one! Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. :)

[@tanishajhadley]

Thanks for the tutorial! I'd love to see the additional tips and tricks video.

[@AmyRomeu]

You got it, thanks for your comment!

[@amydeleon3387]

Cute, simple & easy! TY!

[@AmyRomeu]

I'm so glad you like this project, Amy! Thanks for your comment.

[@ballermom2012]

Thank you for this video! I really want to try it and would love more tips and tricks to making these please!

[@AmyRomeu]

Thanks for your comment, Nicole! I'm happy to get to work on that for you. :)

[@ناصرمحمديوسف-ض6ف]

Very nice like 👌👍

[@AmyRomeu]

Thank you for your comment!

[@cherylluenberger4587]

I really enjoy your videos . Top notch instructions its Fob ulous ..I would love a video on how to personalize them as well ... Thank you for inspiring us !!!

[@AmyRomeu]

I’m so glad you liked this video, Cheryl! Thank you for your comment. :)

[@cassandraknight6485]

Been making these for an upcoming event! Super easy. Love the yellow stripes.

[@AmyRomeu]

That's great, Cassandra! They are so fun to make, right? I have so many prints I want to try next!

[@shirleyvaillancourt6050]

Were do u get your faux leather. Love the stripes. So pretty

[@shirleyvaillancourt6050]

Would love to see how u make it the same on both sides

[@AmyRomeu]

@@shirleyvaillancourt6050 Hi, Shirley! The striped faux leather is from one of my favorite Etsy shops! Here's the link: tidd.ly/3g07H7Y

[@AmyRomeu]

@@shirleyvaillancourt6050 Thanks for letting me know, Shirley!

[@leeleescraftcottage4225]

Love this thank you! Do you have a video showing how to glue faux leather on both sides?

[@AmyRomeu]

My pleasure! I don't, but I do show two ways to double side faux leather in this video on how to put a back on faux leather earrings. In techniques #3 and #4 I show how to glue the faux leather pieces together and also use Heat n' Bond to bond them together. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2KsfGl7m6ZpmZo

[@Craftyjan]

Would definitely love to see an additional video, your tutorials are always fun & fully detailed. Can you also do a name cut out faux leather keychain? E.g MOM or AMY 💖🎀

[@AmyRomeu]

Hi, Janine! Thanks for your comment! That's a great suggestion - thanks!

[@uhohmomo7685]

Yay to this! I accidentally bought several sheets of HTV vinyl and this may be just what I need to do to use it! Thank you so much for an excellent tutorial of how to do this. I am new with a Cricut Joy. Please do the variations video!!!

[@AmyRomeu]

Hi, Joanna! Thank you so much for your comment. I can't wait to hear about what you make with all of that heat transfer vinyl. I have a video on cutting faux leather with the Cricut Joy that you may want to check out - here's the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHa2gomibJqAa9k

[@judyblaise1639]

This is such a great idea. I would love to see your tips on double faux vinyl and others. Thank you

[@AmyRomeu]

Thanks for your comment, Judy! :)

[@Konamomma808]

I would love to see how to personalize these with a name or initial on the wristlet! Thanks for the great videos!

[@AmyRomeu]

Hi, Tami! Thanks for your comment! That sounds great. I'll work on that for you!

[@LorraineCastellon-Rowe]

So very cute! Thank you for all the tips and tricks to get this perfectly cut and put together. ❣🌸❣🌸❣🌸❣🌸❣🌸

[@AmyRomeu]

Thank you for your comment, Lorraine! I'm so glad you liked this project. :)

[@SunflowersandDIYing]

Wow...super cute. Loved it! Can't wait to try making me one. Thank you so much for sharing. Can't wait to see more easy diy videos from you.

[@AmyRomeu]

Thank you, Sarah! I'm so glad you like this project! 😊

[@ClaudiaEdwards74]

Thank you for a great video. I was making these for an event and now plan to use your tips and techniques moving forward! I especially love the Sharpie tip!

[@AmyRomeu]

My pleasure, Claudia. I’m sure yours will be beautiful, you are so talented! ❤️

[@obxshelly]

I was so excited to see your hack about the Sharpie, I just discovered the same thing today before sitting down to your video. Also, the projects you're doing are right in line with what I've been working on ☺️. In reading about you on your blog site, we are probable kindred spirits! Lol Thanks for clearly explained and cleanly executed videos, I'm a subscriber now.

[@AmyRomeu]

Hi, Michelle! Thank you so much for your sweet comment! It sounds like we are crafting buddies for sure! I can't wait to hear about what else you create.

[@nancythomas-finn8052]

This is great! I would like to know how to personalize.

[@AmyRomeu]

Hi, Nancy! Thanks for your comment! I appreciate your feedback. I do have another video on personalizing these in the works for you. :)

[@Momowild3230]

Hi. Thanks so much for the video! If I’m planning on making the same item from the leather, can I iron on a sheet of the htv onto a full sheet of the leather?

[@AmyRomeu]

Hi, Monique! Yes, you can! I would use an EasyPress or traditional heat press in that case (instead of the EasyPress Mini) so you get really good, even pressure and heat. Also be sure to press again after you peel off the clear transfer sheet from the vinyl just to be sure the vinyl has adhered really well to the back of the faux leather.

[@jenniedidier4051]

Hi, Amy! I am gathering my supplies for some wristlets. I wondered, is it OK to do some with the HTV on the outside? I have some gorgeous patterned HTV that might be fun. But if it will not hold up on the outside of the wristlet......

[@AmyRomeu]

Hi, Jennie! You certainly could, but I agree, it might not hold up as well. Try it and let me know what you think?

[@tracyberg5118]

Wow love love love!!! I can’t wait to try these! I found you a couple days ago and I have been watching all your videos! I can’t wait to try them all Thank you for sharing and being so helpful I’m new to the Cricut so this just amazing 🤩

[@AmyRomeu]

Hi, Tracy! Thank you for the kind words, and for watching! I'm so glad you are finding my videos helpful. That totally makes my day. :)

[@JuniorGeniusjourneys]

Can you just press out the htv on the back, and cut the whole sheet of faux leather at once?

[@AmyRomeu]

You can, but I find cutting a whole sheet at once (especially for beginners) can lead to problems with the cuts. If you are experienced at making single cuts and getting great results with your specific material, you can definitely do that.

[@reneecharapata5884]

I'd like to see other methods please

[@AmyRomeu]

Thanks for letting me know, Renee! I do have a tutorial on how to add personalized text to a faux leather wristlet on my blog here: amyromeu.com/personalized-cricut-faux-leather-key-fob-wristlet/

[@SheWritesHerJourney_]

I’m in awe at what you could do!!! So now I’m subscribed!! Ohh can you make this with the Cricuit Explore?

[@AmyRomeu]

I'm so goad, Deanna! Do you mean the original Explore? Yes, as long as you can make custom material settings and you can choose Faux Leather as your cutting material in Cricut Design Space. I would follow my instructions in the video for the Explore Air 2. Let me know if you get stuck along the way. :)

[@SheWritesHerJourney_]

@@AmyRomeu Yes, sorry the original Explore! Awesome, I definitely gonna have to try this project out!!

[@ruthyzeno4842]

Love it

[@AmyRomeu]

Thank you for your comment. I'm so glad you liked this video!

[@wjhydes8071]

Can you just back the faux leather with the vinyl and then cut once?

[@AmyRomeu]

Yes! That works great for making multiples. In this video I wanted to show making one wristlet at a time, so I pressed the vinyl onto the back of one piece of faux leather and then cut the wristlet shape with the Cricut. :)

[@debbieschaffer6115]

Would the “ruffle” edges still happen if a rotary blade is used?

[@AmyRomeu]

I'm not sure, Debbie! Even if it didn't, I would still do a second pressing to be sure the HTV was sealed at the edges of the faux leather.

[@bluesoda124]

do you have to put the heat transfer vinyl on the inside or can you leave it the way it came?

[@AmyRomeu]

Hi, thanks for your comment! You can leave the inside as is, if you like. :)

[@bluesoda124]

@@AmyRomeu ok thank you for replying. do you know if you can cut the leather on an explore air 2? and if so what setting and blade? (sorry if you said this in the video i watched it the other day and dont remember now and cant watch it again bc i'm currently at work lol)

[@ivonnecanepa4492]

Hi when putting the faux leather onto the key fob it moved what is the best way to remove the keyfob?

[@AmyRomeu]

Hi, Ivonne! I would use some flat nose pliers and gently try to pry open the jaws of the keyfob clamp from each side. You can wrap the clamp with a paper towel first to keep the pliers from marking up the metal clamp.

[@karlahenderson790]

Can this work on the cricut explore one

[@AmyRomeu]

Hi, Karla! I don't have the Explore One, but if it has the standard fine point blade and you are able to select the material setting of Faux Leather (Paper Thin) in Design Space, then yes, it can work. Please let me know if you try it!

[@DeresaAnnBoyd]

what would be the time and temp for the easy press

[@AmyRomeu]

Hi, for vinyl on faux leather I use 265 degrees for a regular EasyPress in 10 second bursts of time. I check to see if the vinyl is adhered well, then press again in 5 second chunks of time as needed. Same thing for EasyPress Mini - I use the Low setting. :)

[@chanitaking]

What kind of paper is that you use in that brown one and can I use wax paper

[@AmyRomeu]

Hi, it's a Teflon sheet cut down to size. You can use Parchment paper or Butcher paper, but not wax paper. The wax will melt. :(

[@marymooney5923]

What is the purpose of the heat transfer vinyl on the back?

[@AmyRomeu]

Hi, Mary! Thanks for your comment. The HTV on the back is optional, but it does a few things. It makes the back look more finished and not just the material backing, it adds a little more structure to the faux leather, and it can add some interest or a pop of color to the inside of the wristlet. :)

[@mrswi2kbug]

Show us how to personalize them

[@AmyRomeu]

Thanks for your comment, Ashley! My video on how to personalize faux leather wristlets is here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYPHY5-ta6Zlbc0

[@user-tn9gv4bm3e]

Can you do this with fabric rather than the faux leather?

[@AmyRomeu]

Do you mean make this project from fabric instead of faux leather? Or are you asking if you can cut fabric with a Cricut?

[@user-tn9gv4bm3e]

@@AmyRomeu yes, fabric instead of faux leather.

[@emilykwong2084]

Thanks for the tutorial! I made some wristlets before and put HTV on the back but it got kind of wrinkly. Is there a better type of HTV I should use or is this inevitable?

[@AmyRomeu]

Hi, Emily! Thanks for your comment. I find that pressing multiple times (after each step as I show in the video) really helps cut down on wrinkles, but I think some small wrinkling right at the curve may be inevitable.

[@emilykwong2084]

@@AmyRomeu Thanks for your response! I guess it'll wrinkle at that curve no matter what then

[@dawnblakeman3033]

How can I cut an entire 8x12 sheet of leather to get 8, 1" wristlets?

[@AmyRomeu]

Hi, Dawn! To do that, I would use a rotary cutter and a ruler.

[@erind553]

I would love to see how you apply faux leather to faux leather. I’m using super glue and it’s not fusing and hot glue just seems ridiculous. HELP!

[@AmyRomeu]

Hi, Erin! Thanks for your message. Do you mean making this key fob double sided with faux leather? I use glue and press the keychain under something heavy so it dries really well. This video isn't about the exact same keychain, but it's another fold over keychain and you can see how I glue it together: kzbin.info/www/bejne/npDZaXZ4nJmsr5Y

[@momagogo7]

Personalize wristlet

[@AmyRomeu]

Hi, thanks for your comment! My video on how to personalize faux leather wristlets is here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYPHY5-ta6Zlbc0

[@kerryclarke3980]

How thick is this leather

[@AmyRomeu]

Hi, Kerry! I don't know the exact measurement, but it's standard faux leather thickness.

[@annadunn2554]

What is the name of leather u use to make wristlets

[@AmyRomeu]

Hi, Anna! All of the materials I used are linked in the video description for your convenience!

[@tmthorn0927]

why do we cut the piece 2" wide. seems like a waste of material. can't we just cut each material at 1"

[@AmyRomeu]

Hi, thanks for your comment. You are certainly able to adjust the settings for your own cuts. For beginners, I recommend cutting one shape at a time to learn how the machine cuts and to troubleshoot any issues that come up. I also like to leave room for painter's tape on the edges. But you can absolutely do what works best for you!

[@michelleplatt8392]

❤️👍🏼🤗

[@AmyRomeu]

So glad you liked this project, Michelle!