I had been planning this project for Father's Day but then we all got sick with some horrible virus and I didn't get it done. So this week, I made it for Sam's birthday....a key chain with all the kids' names stamped on it.
I bought washers in a variety of sizes at Lowes. I bought more than I needed because I had read that I would waste a few practicing.
I used my Making Memories punch set, that I bought at Michael's a while ago to stamp on clay. I think my set was about about $20 but I have seen other sets that are far cheaper. Mine is a letters and number set that came with a small mat and a setter.
The setter is the metal rod that holds the letters and numbers for placement. I ended up not using it because I found that I didn't have enough control over the hammer, causing the stamp to "jump" all over the washer. I also found that taping the washer to the mat, provided more stability. Another tip is to do this outside (it is loud...shhhhh didn't want to wake up Mikey) and I needed to do it on a hard surface with no give, like my concrete front porch or drive way.
Once I had the kids' names stamped around the washers I colored the letters with a black Sharpie being sure to get in all the grooves and wiped off the extra with a baby wipe.
Then I wrapped the two washers together with some wire and added a key ring. The kids' were really excited about this project and Jack insisted that I make him his own keychain with his name and he taught himself to write his name by looking at it. Of course I had to make one for Natalie and Liam too. Secrets are hard to keep and Jack tried really hard by telling Sam, "Mom made you a great birthday present. It is NOT a keychain!"
XOXO
Emily
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