DIY Gifts: Faux Fur Pom Pom Key Chain

'Tis the season for making gifts and who doesn't love a faux fur pom pom key chain? This is a fun gift for little ones and teens. Or even better make as a group for a Christmas break activity. My nieces and sisters would love this project to create and receive. They're cute stalking stuffers and take less than 30 minutes each.  Use Dritz 1/4" Metallic Elastic for a festive spin.  Get the details below on how to make these faux fur pom pom key chains. 

Supplies:

• Dritz 1/4" Metallic Elastic 
• Dritz Small Swivel Hook & D-Ring 
• 1/2 yard Shannon Fabrics Faux Fur: I used their Sable Fur but they have many colors and fur option.
• Coats Button & Craft Thread (this a heavier thread that is great for projects like this and won't break from the heavier fabric and tugging).
• Razor Blade
• Stuffing
• Marker
• Template

DIY:

Create a circle template. My circle has a 5" diameter. You can adjust the size as you'd like (small to large). 

Trace the circle on the back of the faux fur with a marker.

Remove with a razor blade to avoid fur flying everywhere. 

Use a running stitch with a heavier wt. thread and needle and about 1/8" from the edge. Thread should be 3 x the size of the circle. 

Pull to cinch the faux fur in, don't cut the thread. 

Add a ball of stuffing. 

Pull the thread as tight as you can and continue sewing the opening closed to just before the halfway point. 

• Using Dritz Small Swivel Hook & D-Ring set and 1/4" Metallic Elastic
• Cut a strip of the elastic about 12"
• Pin the cut edges together with a 1/2' over lap
• Sew the overlap with a zig zag stitch (or hot glue) a couple times to secure.  
• You also will want to sew just along the folded edge to secure the swivel hook from moving. You can also use hot glue. 
• Place the overlapped edge inside the opening of pom pom.
• Secure into place by sewing with the remaining thread.
• Sew the opening closed as well. 
• Knot the thread several times to secure.

These are fun to create for many other projects. I like adding them to knit hats too. Try the Metallic Elastic on these DIY Sleep Masks for another darling gift idea.

*In collaboration with Dritz. 

I received compensation from Dritz®, and some of the materials featured here or used in this project were provided free of charge by Dritz®. All opinions are my own.