How to Make Name Keychains using Offset in Cricut Design Space

Learn how to design and your own faux leather keychains using the offset feature in Cricut Design Space. I'll show you some of my favorite free fonts for the name, and I'll show you how to create the base of the fold over keychain shape using offset and basic shapes from scratch.

Once you've designed your keychain in Design Space, use faux leather and heat transfer vinyl (or permanent vinyl) to complete this easy, personalized faux leather DIY project.

You can make this project with the Cricut Maker, Maker 3, Explore Air 2, Explore 3, the Cricut Joy or the Joy Xtra - or any cutting machine that cuts heat transfer (iron on) or permanent vinyl.

CHAPTERS

00:00 - 00:37 Introduction
00:38 - 03:54 Materials
03:55 - 05:03 Dafont website
05:04 - 06:00 Overview
06:01 - 07:34 Create name text
07:35 - 09:52 Create offset
09:53 - 12:18 Create rest of shape
12:19 - 13:55 Prep to cut in Design Space
13:56 - 16:09 Cut faux leather mat
16:10 - 17:52 Heat pressing vinyl to faux leather
17:53 - 19:02 Glue keychain
19:03 - 20:01 Conclusion


MATERIALS LIST (includes affiliate links):

Cricut Cutting Machine of your choice. You can see all of the current Cricut machines that cut faux leather in my Amazon Storefront here:
https://www.amazon.com/shop/amyromeu/...

Cricut Easy Press Mini: https://amzn.to/40xWBMS
Cricut Easy Press, 9x9: https://amzn.to/3QwgI9D
Cricut Easy Press Mat, 8x10: https://amzn.to/3QD88Wm

Cricut Purple Strong Grip Cutting Mat: https://amzn.to/3QU1Cfp
Cricut Green Standard Grip Cutting Mat: https://amzn.to/46clGyb
Cricut Weeding Tool Set: https://amzn.to/3QBtx2d

Faux Leather - Light Pink: https://amzn.to/4bLOYrk
Cricut Foil Iron-On in Pink or Rose Gold: https://cricut.pxf.io/21VgmD

Blue Painter's Tape: https://amzn.to/3suFVct
Beacon Fabri-Tac Glue: https://amzn.to/47Mk4fN

Keyrings: https://amzn.to/3Gtepzn
Jump Rings: https://amzn.to/3ujo20H

Faux Suede Tassels: https://amzn.to/3Rc0u5R


FONTS & MATERIALS FOR SAMPLE KEYCHAINS

JOJO font: Simple Interior from dafont.com
https://www.dafont.com/search.php?q=s...
Faux Leather - Rose Red: https://amzn.to/3STHudd

LEXI font: Bebas Neue from dafont.com
https://www.dafont.com/search.php?q=b...
Faux Leather - Pink: https://amzn.to/49KYdpJ

KYLEIGH font: Keep On Truckin' from dafont.com
https://www.dafont.com/search.php?q=k...
Faux Leather - Light Pink: https://amzn.to/4bLOYrk

ISABELLA font: Peanut Butter from dafont.com
https://www.dafont.com/search.php?q=p...
Faux Leather - Golden: https://amzn.to/3wp18WR

CHELSEY font: Winter Sweeter from dafont.com
https://www.dafont.com/search.php?q=w...
Faux Leather - Light Green: https://amzn.to/48s0yF8
or Mint Chip - https://thepolkadottedpeach.com/produ...

CASSANDRA font: Love Notes from dafont.com
https://www.dafont.com/search.php?q=l...
Faux Leather - Sky Blue: https://amzn.to/4bLpoTj

ARIANNA font: Hustle Bright from dafont.com
https://www.dafont.com/search.php?q=h...
Faux Leather - Light Purple: https://amzn.to/3uJmf5I


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Credits:
Video editing: Chase Romeu, using Adobe Premiere Pro
Music: This Happy (licensed through AudioJungle via Envato)
Videography: Canon EOS M50 Mar II: https://amzn.to/3MHsdJn
Project design: an original creation by Amy Romeu