How to Design your Own Faux Leather Keychains in Cricut Design Space using Offset

[@BeatlesFanSonia]

I look forward to your videos! I’m in a wheelchair and I find it hard to work from my bed or wheelchair. Thanks to you I was able to make earrings on my Joy! Thank you!

[@AmyRomeu]

I’m so happy to hear that, Sonia! You made my day. I really should make some more Joy videos. I love that little machine and I know so many other crafters do, too.

[@CathyMyers-bd6ly]

I am also handicapped but lucky for me my home health aide is more than happy to help me. So glad I purchased the Cricut Joy and Maker3, it really makes me happy to create something and keeps my mind sharp. Never surrender is my new motto!

[@amyukena2490]

this was fabulous. I had figured out almost all of these steps but needed your expertise to bring it home.

[@AmyRomeu]

Thanks for letting me know you found this video helpful, Amy! I'm so glad I could help a little bit!

[@renajacobsen4322]

Thanks so much for the video. I wanted to make faux leather magnetic bookmarks and was able to make your template and make them.

[@AmyRomeu]

I'm so happy to hear that, Rena! Thanks for letting me know you found this video helpful! :)

[@helenaschilling3880]

Thanks you help me make my first keychain playing with dollar tree faux vinyl

[@AmyRomeu]

Oh wonderful, Helena! That makes me so happy to hear!

[@kaplanham]

Great video. To reduce the number of mats, you can use tip Of moving all the circles on one mat and using different pieces of htv. So I like to line each set of cut items on a number line to keep it easy to match.

[@AmyRomeu]

Thanks for sharing that tip! I like to do that, too! When I make a video, I try not to add too many different steps to keep it as simple as possible. I have shared that technique in other shorter videos, though. It's a great time saver. Thanks again. :)

[@prptink]

Thank you so much for sharing your talent with us. The keychain came out beautiful 😍 stay blessed love 🥰

[@AmyRomeu]

Thank you so much as always for your lovely comment. 😊

[@kathywright9924]

Love this video! Thank you Amy!

[@AmyRomeu]

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

[@roseannealbert9429]

Wow loved this video, thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@AmyRomeu]

It's my pleasure, Roseanne! I'm so glad you found this video helpful! Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. :)

[@hershey562039]

I love love loved this tutorial thank you ❤

[@AmyRomeu]

Yay, I'm so glad you hear that! That makes my heart happy. Thanks for watching!

[@karenfunk853]

Thank you for a well-thought-out video. It is very understandable and clear on all the steps needed. Can't wait to try this key chain or one of your earring tutorials.

[@AmyRomeu]

I’m so glad you found it helpful! Thank you for watching!

[@lisak3159]

As always, thanks Amy! 🥂

[@AmyRomeu]

My pleasure, Lisa! Thanks for watching!

[@bonnieedwards2053]

Thank you so much Amy, I enjoyed it. I am looking at my leather now to see what I have so I can try and make one. You explain it so well on how to make it. Thanks again.

[@AmyRomeu]

I'm so glad you found this video helpful, Bonnie! Thanks for letting me know, and taking the time to watch and comment. I appreciate you!

[@diannerobert3822]

Thank you for beautiful heart keychain tutorial ! 😊👍

[@AmyRomeu]

It's my pleasure, Dianne! I'm so glad you like this project!

[@dr.cassandrasutton480]

Hi Amy! I love this video. Please make a version for how to make my name “Cassandra” keychain in Design Space.

[@AmyRomeu]

Thank you, Cassandra! Got it! 👍🏻

[@Chrissy_Mad-Scots-Wench]

Thank You, Amy. I really enjoyed your video and found your instructions easy to follow, as always. Definitely going to try doing this. 💕💕

[@AmyRomeu]

That makes me so happy to hear! Thanks for taking the time to let me know you found this video valuable. :)

[@shirleylundstrom4802]

Wonderful directions! I followed along and made a Gnome Easter keychain. Cannot wait to cut it out! Thank you!🐇🐤

[@AmyRomeu]

Oh yay, Shirley! I love to hear that! How fun. Thanks for letting me know this video was helpful for you!

[@ruthmitchell4787]

Thank You Amy!♥♥ I really enjoyed this tutorial . Learned allot, much appreciated 🥰

[@AmyRomeu]

I'm so glad to hear that, Ruth! That makes my day. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. :)

[@yvonnealvizo]

Lovely earrings, great tips!tfs

[@AmyRomeu]

Thank you for the compliment, and for letting me know you found this video helpful! I appreciate it!

[@ronpagliaro3442]

Excellent tutorial, as always. Thank you.

[@AmyRomeu]

Thank you so much! I appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment!

[@RockinRobin773]

Thank you for sharing and showing how to do these things. So much helps those of us that must do to learn. I would absolutely love for you to do a Names tutorial. My entire family has unique names that will never be found in the standard kiosk and I would like to make our own items that would also be very unique. 🙏

[@AmyRomeu]

I’m happy this video was helpful to you! I will definitely do a similar video using names. You’ll love how simple it is! Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. :)

[@robinmcbride1338]

Great idea thanks for the tip

[@AmyRomeu]

I’m so glad you liked this video, Robin! Thanks for watching!

[@yvonnetucker1416]

Thank you Amy

[@AmyRomeu]

I'm glad you liked this video, Yvonne! Thank you as always for your support. You are always so sweet to me. :)

[@leeannphilgreen]

Thank you.

[@AmyRomeu]

You're welcome, I hope you found this video helpful!

[@sherac80]

Great! Thank you!

[@AmyRomeu]

It’s my pleasure! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!

[@lesliesimerlink4630]

Love this. I can't wait to make one. Question though, when I do iron on vinyl on faux leather, it comes off, Any suggestions on what to seal it with. Thank you. Love watching your tutorials. You explain everything really well.

[@AmyRomeu]

Hi, thanks for your comment! It's not typical for your iron on vinyl to come off, so I would suggest to check for the following: Is the faux leather smooth, or does it have a texture or a thick gloss coating of some kind? Are you using enough heat and pressing time? Are you using enough pressure? You really shouldn't need to seal vinyl onto faux leather, and it would end up cracking over time anyway since the faux leather is flexible. So I would try to make some adjustments to your pressing to get the vinyl to stay on better. If you want to send me some photos so I can help you troubleshoot further, you can send them to me at [e-mail]. I'm always happy to help!

[@virginialopez6332]

Hi! I loved your video. Very beginner friendly. I was wondering if tacky glue is a good option?

[@AmyRomeu]

Hi, Virginia! I'm glad you liked this video! Thanks for watching! Yes, I think Tacky Glue would work, the key is pressing the glued item under something heavy and flat like a book for a few hours. If you try Tacky Glue, let me know how it goes!

[@leahlynch9982]

Thanks good video ❤

[@AmyRomeu]

I'm so glad you liked this video! Thanks for letting me know!

[@yorkielover714]

I would really like to lean how to make these with names. Thank you

[@AmyRomeu]

Thanks for letting me know! I’ll definitely do that!

[@patcampbell4726]

Loved watching this process. Can this be done on the cricut joy?

[@patcampbell4726]

Sorry I just saw your notes that I can use the cricut joy. I can't wait to try it.

[@AmyRomeu]

Hi, Pat! Yes, absolutely!

[@AmyRomeu]

My pleasure! I can't wait to see what you create!

[@pyecornejo2447]

Amy, why do you use curved scissors for trimming the faux leather? What is the advantage to using them versus just regular scissors?

[@AmyRomeu]

Hi, Pye! I like the cutting angles I can get when I use them. Also if I need to trim up the a curved edge of a piece of faux leather, they help me get smooth curved cuts. :) Of course it's personal preference!

[@normavillarreal7106]

Where do you get your key rings and tassels from and what size are they?

[@AmyRomeu]

Hi, great question! I get them from Amazon! All of the exact materials I used are linked in my video description for your convenience. :)

[@marynellessen8790]

I have the explore air 2 (purchased in 2015, Anna Griffin edition) there is no way to choose material type in design space. Never has. The dial on the machine is the only way to choose. The only choices I have are custom or bonded fabric. 😩

[@AmyRomeu]

Hi, Mary! I tell Explore Air 2 users they need to turn the dial to custom first. Then they can search for the Faux Leather (Paper Thin) setting. :) Would you please try that and let me know if it works for you?

[@marynellessen8790]

Love 💕

[@AmyRomeu]

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

[@melindagilbert6989]

💕

[@AmyRomeu]

Thanks for watching, Melinda! So happy you like this project!