That's wonderful to hear, Denise! Thank you so much for taking the time to let me know you enjoyed this project and my video was helpful. That makes me so happy.
Hi Amy. These are cute! Great idea about using only the size material instead of the whole sheet. You don't have to use that much painters tape. You can use a piece to each corner of your material; it works for me.
Hi, thanks for your reply, and the tips! :) I've tried using less tape but it doesn't always work for me! I save all the tape and reuse it so at least I don't feel like I'm wasting it. Ha ha. Thanks again!
Thank you for this great project. This is the first faux leather project I have made. I made this on my Cricut Joy and it came out perfectly. I actually made matching keychains for me and my mom. I think I need to buy more words to make some Christmas gifts this year. Thanks again.
This looks like a fun project that I am going to try. You do a nice detailed job of explaining how to do all your projects. I bought my granddaughter a circut joy and referred her to your videos because you are easy to follow. thank you
So very awesome!!! Great tutorial and beautiful keychain!!! Thank you for your excellent instructions and all the tips AND the svg's!! I'm going to try to make one right now!! 💐❣💐❣💐❣💐❣💐
I love this key chain word tag! Super cute. I'll give it a try. I know I have several tassels hanging around but I'll order some if I can't find them. Always losing stuff that I put away in a special place. LOL! Thanks for your video!
Hi, thanks for your comment! I'm so glad you like this project. Yes, I have the same problem of knowing I have something somewhere, but not knowing where it is!
I recently discovered your channel and I love your videos. I use a deep point blade on my explore air 2 and turn the pressure to low. It cuts the faux leather in one shot. I actually didn’t realize you can use the fine point blade, I just assumed it has to be a deep cut hahaha. Thank you for your videos, I am loving it!
I'm so glad my videos are helpful! Yes, so many people think you need a Maker with the knife blade or the deep point blade, but you don't. I'm on a mission to share that info! Thanks for your comment. :)
Another great video, Amy! I'm so thankful for your clear and concise directions. You have helped me feel confident enough to start using my cricut. It's been sitting unused for over a year now but thanks to your easy to understand videos, I've pulled it out and have begun making some small gifts for family. Thank you!!!
Thank you so much for your kind words, Bonnie! You made my day. It is my goal to help crafters enjoy their Cricuts and try new things! So thank you for letting me be a small part of your crafting journey. :)
Thank you so much for another great video that is so easy to follow and understand especially for those of us who are new. Looking forward to more thank you
Hi how are you? Can I please ask a question? I’m new to cricut and have just bought a JOY and I noticed your earrings file and I was wondering how much it costs to download your file? Your YT videos are so informative and fun I just wish I could get the hang of it😂
Hello, thank you for your comment. Most of my videos have free earring files as part of the tutorials. You'll see the design name and number mentioned in the video. Each design file is numbered inside my library so once you are inside the library, you just need to look for the number. For example, this design is #120 in my library. If you don't already have the password and the link to my library, you can get it by filling out the form on this page: amyromeu.com/get-a-password/
Thanks! I don't like using hot glue because you can't spread it thin and evenly all over. I like using a thinner glue that will let you glue all over up and up to the edge in a nice, thin layer. Then when you press the glued keychain under something heavy like a book, it makes the edges very tightly glued and almost seamless. The glue I used in this video does hold up really well! I also recommend any good fabric glue or craft glue like Bearly Art Glue. I've been making all of my keychains recently with Beacon Fabri-Tac, too. Whatever glue you use, try for a thin glue and then be sure to press the glued item well for several hours for best results. :)
Hello the link for the gold keychain rings is actually the link for the tassels can you update that? I’m having so much fun making your projects. I feel like I’ll be a pro in absolutely no time. Thank you for making this experience much easier.
Hi, Chauntae! Thanks for your comment! I replied to you a while back, but it must not have saved. :( I'm sorry about that! I've updated the keyring link for you in the description. Here it is: amzn.to/3G6lQvn I'm so glad you've been enjoying my projects! That makes me very happy to hear. :)
@@AmyRomeu you’re amazing I just got my cricut and I’m trying to learn as much as I can. For the word of the year keychains. I still want that background on the iron on but I want to put my own word and don’t understand how to do it.
Hi, Chauntae! So the way I did the words is a little different since the word is cut out rom the background. You'll have to layer the word over the rectangle, select both the word and the rectangle, and then click "slice." That removes the text from the rectangle.
I’m going to try to make this with my word of the year - Strength. Did you use the slice tool to take the word out of the middle of the colored rectangle? Thank you, Amy!!
Hi, Amber! I'm so glad you like this project. Yes, that's right. (Technically, I created the word art in Illustrator, not Design Space, but that's the concept.) :)
Hi! I watched this video about a month ago and loved it. I decided to purchase all the supplies and I finally made it today. I personalized the HTV layers with names. It looked great and so happy to see that the HTV adhered well without damage to the faux leather. My issue is that the glue isn’t seeming to hold well and it isn’t as firm as I thought it would be. Do you know how well these hold up over time? I am still happy with the result just thinking I may have to change something for a more rigid keychain. Thank you so much for the tutorial!
Hi, Bruce. Thanks for your comment. My daughter has keychains we've made using this technique on her school backpack and they've held up well all year. Two ideas for you: did you start out with a relatively thick and firm piece of faux leather? That really helps. Also, did you glue the halves together and press them under something heavy overnight? That's another key to making the finished project firm and well pressed together. Let me know if any of those suggestions help! Thanks again. Amy
@@AmyRomeu Hi Amy, yes I used the supplies in your supply list so it is the same faux leather, etc. I followed your directions exactly. When I typed the above comment it had only set up a few hours. I put them under the books again and checked the next morning and the glue has firmed up and the area with the name/HTV is now glued well. I guess I was too anxious to see it! I am definitely going to make more. I may try a little interfacing/stabilizer along the portion where the key ring goes for extra strength. Thank you again for the wonderful project and step by step tutorial. - Lauri
Hi I just found this on faux leather and I have been dying to find information on making a leather cover for over a small note book to keep my new grandson medical records such as shots, and the records that are needed to be kept all his life. I would like to emboss his name and date of birth on the leather cover so it can be a place for his important records to be kept. If you could help me I have never worked with faux leather wasn’t sure you can emboss with my Maker machine. I would be so excited if you could show me how!
Hi, Norma. Thanks for your comment. That's a lovely idea. If you want to emboss a journal cover, you will want to use genuine leather and not faux leather. Genuine leather will hold the design, faux leather won't. It will just tear. The process you would use with your Maker would be debossing or engraving genuine leather. I don't have a video on that, but my friend Jen Swift from Well Crafted Studio has a great video on cutting and debossing a leather bracelet cuff with a Maker that will be super helpful to you! Here's the link: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-PjQD4CoYkN4.html
Hi, Paige! Yes, absolutely. I would use the UltraHold version in the red package and cut the Heat n' Bond all the way up to the edges of the faux leather pattern. You want to try to seal up the edges of the faux leather really well since keychains get a lot of use!
Hi, thanks for your message! These shapes are my original designs, but I know Design Space recently added some basic shapes to their shape collection. I would look for a rectangle with rounded corners. Also, I have this design blank in my Etsy shop if you prefer that: www.etsy.com/listing/860598947/layered-rectangle-keychain-svg-file
I love these, I would like to know if there is a brand of faux leather you prefer. On your link for Amazon, there are so many brands. Since I am just getting started with projects, I am overwhelmed with choices. Thank you for any guidance. Stay Healthy and Happy
Hi, Cheryl! Thank you for your message. I'm happy to suggest my favorite smooth faux leather on Amazon as a good one to start with. The smooth texture makes it easy to press heat transfer vinyl on top, and this one comes in many different colors. I have almost every color and I can assure you it cuts nicely! Here's the link: amzn.to/38msVbh
Hi, thanks for your comment! The special characters on this font are called glyphs, and the way you access them depends on your device and the software you are using. I suggest googling "how to use glyphs in [program name, like Cricut Design Space] for a [device name, like Mac, iPad, Windows computer]. You'll get specific instructions for your program and device. :)
Newer to your channel... just starting to get into leather... I've been using cricut for over 10 years now and love it... whats the white strip over all your vinyl? I know it's to keep it from unraveling... ive been looking for something to do like that over mine and seen you did it so was curious to what you did please and thanks... ive watched all your videos and will definitely be sticking around and trying some of your videos thanks again
Hi, you unzip the file different ways depending on your device (computer, phone, tablet) and operating system (Windows or Mac). Generally, you double tap on a zipped folder on an Apple device to unzip the folder, and you right click and select "Extract" on a Windows device. But if that doesn't work for you, you may want to Google "how to unzip a file with a [insert your device and operating system]" for specific instructions. :)
Hi, Coretta! All of my designs are for personal use only, but I do have commercial use licenses available for each of my designs. Please let me know if you'd like more info.
