How to Make a Heart Key Chain

Giving your Valentine your heart and the key to it is a sure way to let him know that you love him. This cute Valentine requires a trip to the craft store to purchase supplies, but it is quick to make, and the results are fabulous.

Things You'll Need

• Red clay
• White clay
• Miniature heart cookie cutter
• Knife
• Thick card stock
• Glue
• Aluminum foil
• Scissors
• Toothpick
• Clear contact paper
• Hole punch
• Large key ring
• 2 small, closed jump rings

Instructions

1. Combine red clay and white clay until the mixture has a swirled look. Use a rolling pin to roll the clay to a one-eighth of an inch thickness.

2. Use a miniature heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut a heart from the clay. Have a parent cut a heart shape with a sharp knife if there is no cookie cutter.

3. Make a small hole in the top of the heart using a tooth pick. Bake the clay according to the clay manufacturer's instructions.

4. Glue aluminum foil to both sides of a 3-inch by 4-inch piece of card stock. Let the glue dry thoroughly.

5. Draw an oversized key on the aluminum foil. Cut the key out with scissors.

6. Cover both sides of the key with clear contact paper. Cut the key out. Use a hole punch to make a hole in the top of the key.

7. Slide both small rings on the key ring. Attach the key to one ring. Wrap floral wire through the hole on the heart and attach it to the second ring on the key ring.

Tips & Warnings

• Write messages on the keys like "Valentine, you hold the key to my heart" or "Your love is the key."

• Use plain pink or red clay for a less expensive heart.