The majority of people keep at least a small collection of keys in a bucket or the bottom of a junk drawer. If you decide to stop keeping them, there are lots of fantastic DIY projects you can complete to upcycle the keys rather than throwing them away. You could make something useful around the house, decorate for a special occasion, or come up with a fun afternoon project for the family; either way, you can’t go wrong.
For a cute and intriguing statement piece, you can dress up keys with buttons and wear them on your clothing!
You can create your own key rack or hook for small items by bending old keys!
Try this super entertaining project where you create a tree out of keys of various sizes and shapes!
No matter what you choose to sculpt, keys make for an intriguing and endearing piece of art because there are so many things you can do with old, metal materials. And you can even add a lighting feature!.
Use keys to represent the places you lived when you first met your partner and the places you live together now to create a thoughtful gift for Valentine’s Day!
What other crafts will you make in your garden? You could even dress up old keys to use as garden markers!
Create a one-of-a-kind vase with an old, beautiful bottle, a key, and a personalized label!
By painting keys and hanging them to create a gorgeous windchime, you can give your kids an afternoon of fun!
Key rings are the ideal accessory for a keychain, but you can personalize them by having the metal stamped.
Why not make one this holiday season? This is such a cute idea for a fun Christmas decoration.
This DIY is fantastic if you want your folding knife to blend in or just want to make sure you always have one on hand.
You can even add a fun feature to your DIY clock by using the recycled keys you’ve collected!
Simply attach the keys to a metal chain and you’re ready to go! This is a great craft for anyone who enjoys making their own jewelry because diary keys are small and dainty enough to make this charm bracelet comfortable and enjoyable to wear.
This is a great craft for teens because you can give your old keys a new life by charming them up and wearing them as a necklace!
If you still have the keys to an old home, you can print out the address and turn it into a festive Christmas ornament for your loved ones to remember!
Make a mason jar into a beautiful vase by decorating it. Perfect for the Summer picnic table!.
Use old keys, tiny locks, and other random items to make an intriguing windchime—there’s nothing to say that junk can’t be glamorous!
This fancy skeleton key and dark colored velvet ribbon make it the ideal present for a book lover if you want to make a more romantic DIY bookmark.
Why not try making a bracelet with a key charm since it’s easy to do so?
Your kids will love making this amazing butterfly art by using keys to make the wings.
Key holder made of keys
(Photo via Crafthubs)
Bending keys is a difficult task, but it is possible. Once you’ve bent the end to create a hooked shape, super glue or nail it to a length of wood and hang it on the wall to keep your current keys organized.
A great way to arrange seating at weddings and events is to use a collection of vintage or artistically designed keys tied to a place card and pinned to a framed board. The key provides each player with something more substantial to hold onto than a piece of card that they will almost certainly lose.
(Photo via Craft Klatch)
Don’t be intimidated by the idea of working with resin; this tutorial will show you how to embed old keys in it to make a clear, smooth coaster with some novelty inside. It’s easier than you think!.
(Photo via Little Piece of Me)
Glass serving bowls or bottles can be covered with super glue or E6000 adhesive to give off an awesome industrial look. To keep them stacked, glued together, and in order, just make sure each key touches another one!
Picture Frame Out of Recycled Keys
Here’s an idea for using old keys you have lying around to make a beautiful picture frame. Yes, the old keys and the bike chain have been added to a plain, transparent picture frame, making it look incredibly cool and unique. To gather the keys and create this incredibly enjoyable DIY recycled key art with
This simple and entertaining old keys sculpture will add some fun to your wall art. Old keys were used to create the lovely sculpture on canvas, which was then used to create a lovely sea horse. Simply visit a thrift shop and purchase a number of the old vintage keys to complete this project.
DIY Bowl From Old Keys
With this lovely DIY key bowl, you’d never misplace a key again. You can easily create this lovely and enjoyable bowl to hold your daily keepsakes in it by using the old copper keys, glue, and a bowl. Additionally, this will look fantastic sitting on your tabletops and mantle spaces.
It’s time to add some handmade items to your jewelry collection, and creating these vintage key earrings is the best idea. The charming and original earrings are created using old silver and gold painted keys and a variety of beads for the ideal jewelry appeal. Details of the easy and quick idea are given here!.
If you enjoy making bracelets, here’s the coolest idea to make a unique bracelet for yourself out of old keys. Using a bracelet chain, an antique key, and bracelet clasps, you can create the ideal bracelet for an eccentric look. It would also be a wonderful gift for your friends.