A few weeks ago I found some awesome metal skeleton keys at my local thrift store. They were larger and metal so I knew that I had to have them, just not sure what the project was going to be. This past weekend, I finally used them and turned them into a fun wind-chime.
DIY Skeleton Keys Wind-Chimes
Materials:
The first step is to wrap both of the embroidery hoops in the jute twine. About every 10 wraps I would add a dot of glue to help hold it in place over time.
Once they are all wrapped, I tied the center hoop to the larger hoop in 4 places using the same twine. This project is supposed to look rough so it doesn’t need to be exact or completely straight.
Tie the keys to the hoops. I had an odd number so I put one in the center as well and then used that as part of my hanging apparatus.
Right after I hung this up outside we had a bit of a storm roll through and it was great hearing these keys clang together.
I love the combination of all the different keys. There are two different colors and multiple sizes on the one wind-chime.
If you found some great skeleton keys at the thrift store what would you do with them?
Kelley says
Love the look of this – – I wish I was more creative!
Chelsea says
Such a cool, rustic idea! I like it!
Carly Anderson says
OMG, I love this! What a great idea!
Ashley says
aw this is so cute! I’m definitely going to make this.
kendall says
KENDRA, this is so cool! What a unique idea!
Laura MyNewestAddiction says
OH EM GEEE! I need this in my life for real. We live across the street from the water and the wind is always crazy here.
Debi @ Surroundings by Debi says
What a great idea. I would never have thought to do this with the keys. I love old keys too but I am not sure i would be this creative with them. I would probably just frame them or something. Thanks for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop!
Kyla @HouseOfHipsters says
I absolutely love the sound of a wind chime. So so pretty! Thank you so much for linking up!
Carrie @ curlycraftymom says
These old keys are really neat and how creative to make a wind chime out of them! Love!
Jill says
Hi there
Just stopped by to let you know that I featured this on my Round Tuit post this week!
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Thanks again for linking up! Hope you have a great week!
Jill @ Creating my way to Success
Katherines Corner says
Love this!! Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things blog hop. Watch for your feature on Monday xo
Diane says
This is a cute Idea! Sharing!
Thanks so much for linking up at #Purebloglove link party! The party begins every Thursday at 8 p.m. and runs through the week end. I’m hosting over at http://www.homemadefoodjunkie.com. We love to see you there!
Theresa @DearCreatives says
Super cute diy! Perfect for spring & summer. Thanks for sharing at the Inspiration Spotlight Party. Pinned & shared. Hope to see you again soon.
Kristine Foley says
Love the finished product!
creativejewishmom/sara says
Great project, love the twine with the keys. Thanks so much for sharing on craft schooling Sunday!
Li at Mixed Kreations says
What a great idea! I love old skeleton keys and windchimes.
Marie, The Interior Frugalista says
Very cute idea and clever skeleton key repurpose!
Louise @Elsie May and Bertha says
I often pick thinks up from the charity shop that I don’t know what to do with at the time. This is a very clever idea that looks fab! Thanks for sharing š
Sadie Seasongoods says
Oh my gosh, my favorite things- skeleton keys and embroidery hoops- coming together! I’d love it if you’d link up to Talk of the Town. :) http://www.sadieseasongoods.com/talk-town-link-party-14/
Sahana says
so unique.Love this. Thank you for linking with us at #HomeMattersParty. We would love to have you again next week.
Christine | Mid-Life Croissant says
I wouldn’t know what the heck to do with them! But now I would. I love this. So creative. Thanks for linking up at #SaucySaturdays.
Jes says
This is fabulous!! I host a link party called Talk DIY to Me and we will be featuring DIY wind projects from this week’s party. I would love it if you linked up! http://mydiyenvy.com/12-inspiring-diy-planters-talk-diy-4/
Grandmas House DIY says
Oh this is so cool and fun, our To grandma’s house we go link party starts over at our place tomorrow morning, would love to see you there!
Kim~madeinaday says
Clever idea, I bet it sounds great! Thank you for sharing on Merry Monday! Hope to see ya next week!
Kim
Mother of 3 says
What a darling wind chime!! I love this.
Alicia Owen says
This is such a neat idea! Looks relatively easy to make too. :) Visiting from This Is How We Roll link up.