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Beaded Ladybug Key Chain Pattern - Free Beaded Ladybug Keyring Pattern - Fun Beaded Key Rings
This little beaded ladybug keychain is cute as a bug! Ladybugs have been associated with good luck, protection, happiness and prosperity in many cultures, making this cheerful little insect more than just a pretty garden visitor. It is a natural choice for gardeners, nature lovers, bug lovers and anyone who enjoys crafts with a little meaning behind them. Create your ladybug with a little cord and pony beads, then attach it to a key ring, backpack, bag or zipper pull. Leave off the key ring and it can even be used as a small garden decoration or hanging ornament. This pony bead ladybug also makes a great summer camp, classroom or group craft, can be made in school colors for a ladybug mascot, or made in quantity for gifts and fundraisers.
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Materials Needed:
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 1 - Lanyard Hook
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 1 - Key Ring
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 2 yards of cord. We prefer cord that is about 1mm to 2mm thick because it helps the ladybug keep its shape. Suede cord, monofilament cord, metallic cord, jute, hemp, leather necklace cord, rattail cord, shoelaces, ribbon, paracord or a strong jewelry cord such as tigertail can all be used.
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 20 - Black Pony Beads (Or use another color of your choice.)
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 38 - Red Pony Beads (Red glitter or transparent red pony beads would also work well for your ladybug.)
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Optional: For a stiffer ladybug, weave a little wire or a pipe cleaner in with the cord to help it keep its shape.
 Beading Wire
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 Pipe Cleaners
 Scissors Ruler or Measuring Tape Craft Glue |
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Instructions
1. Find the half way point of the cord or wire you are using and double knot it onto the keyring. You can also use a lark's head knot (shown in photo).
2. Begin weaving the beads onto the cord following the pattern. You can click on the image for a larger, better resolution photo.
3. After finishing the pattern tie a double knot in the cords at the bottom and apply tacky glue to secure.
4. Weave your wire or pipe cleaner through your beaded ladybug keychain to make it stiffer and hold it's shape. You probably only need to do this on the first or second row.
(Seed beads or E beads can be used in place of pony beads to create smaller characters.)
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More Ladybug Pony Bead Patterns
Looking for a cute little ladybug to make with pony beads?
Here are two different ladybug patterns to try.
Choose your favorite or make both!
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