Guiding Keyholder

The keyholders are made out of 10 count plastic canvas. Start with a piece of plastic canvas that is 60 holes long and 20 holes wide.  Trim so that the square part of the plastic canvas at each end is 20 holes x 20 holes and the joining part is 4 holes wide. Once you cut out the plastic canvas, you can bend one end and slip the keyring over and through to the center strip.  You then stitch the pattern on each end, and fold over to overcast stitch the square parts together.  The joining strip is stitched without joining. The trefoil is stitched in yellow yarn and the rest is stitched in dark blue (even though it looks almost black in the photo).  The edging is stitched in yellow also. I took the pattern from the trefoil coaster and added it to my design for a keychain.  It is for use by Guiding members.   A Survival Kit for Guiders I have presented these to other Guiders. I put everything in a flower pot, wrapped it with blue tissue and tied it with gold ribbon. I added the tag "Guiding Keeps us all Growing ".  Each item was wrapped (if necessary) in saran wrap and the description tag added. I am sure you could add many different items. They were fun to make up and fun to give. Lifesavers - To remind you of the many times others need help and we need theirs. Cotton ball - For the rough roads, seek the cushioned support of your family and friends. Elastic - A reminder to stay flexible. Happy face - Smiling not only increases your face value, it is contagious. Candle - To remind you to share your light with others. Band aid - For healing hurt feelings, yours and someone else's. Eraser - To remind you that everyday you can start with a clean slate. Tylenol - Thanks for your continued support. I know this job can be a real headache. Sticky tape - Thanks for “sticking” to it and holding the district together. Battery - To give you that extra charge to keep going & going & going. Tea bag - take a few minutes to yourself and relax. Piece of rope - for when you reach the end of your rope - this will keep you going a bit longer. Spoon (plastic) - sometimes you have to stir things up a bit. Quarter - if you need a friend, call me. © MurLin Creations  craftygardener.ca