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Come learn how to make this DIY key holder! This would make the perfect gift for anyone!
I am so bad at misplacing my keys!! I decided I needed to come up with a place to always put my keys when I walk in the door. If you know someone who also misplaces their keys then this tutorial is going to really help!

Posted by shonee s. • Published 12th April 2015 • See shonee s.'s 7 projects »

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Step 1
I was able to find all of these pieces at my local craft store and hardware store

If you live close to a hobby lobby, I wish I did, they have everything you need to make this. Amazon also sells everything too.
Step 2
I lightly sanded all of the pieces to remove any rough spots. I then used some Minwax wood stain in Slate, to color the wood. I used a paint brush to brush it on. After it dried I sanded some of the edges to give it a distressed look.
Step 3
I went to the Silhouette online store and grabbed this Antique Key shape. I used some left over vinyl from a different project and used it like a stencil. I painted mine with some black paint I already had on hand.
Step 4
Once all of the paint and stain dried I attached the hooks. I ended up placing them asymmetrical because I didn't want the keys on the upper hook to be getting in the way of the lower hooks. I found these hooks at Lows for about $1 each!!
Step 5
I used this Titebond wood glue for the first time and it worked really well.
I started off by gluing the bottom of the candle stick to the round plaque. I then attached the square board to the candle stick. Once all of that was dry I finished it off by gluing the door knob on top. Really there is no right or wrong order.