DIY Acrylic Keychains with Cricut Maker 3

If you're looking for a fun and practical craft to try with your Cricut Maker 3, acrylic keychains are a great project. They make adorable gifts, are perfect for small businesses or craft fairs, and add a personal touch to your own keyring or bag. Plus, they are quick and easy to customize using vinyl and your Cricut machine.

I made several of these last year as little pick-me-up gifts and they were a hit. Here's how you can make your own.

Cricut Acrylic Keychains


🧰 Materials Needed for Cricut Acrylic Keychains

  • Cricut Maker 3

  • Permanent adhesive vinyl (any color or pattern you like)

  • Transfer tape

  • Acrylic keychain blanks (circle, square, heart or whatever shape you prefer)

  • Weeding tool

  • Scraper or credit card

  • Keychain hardware (often included with the blanks)

  • Jump rings and small pliers

  • Optional: Tassels or charms for decoration

  • Rubbing alcohol and lint-free cloth

👉 Thinking about getting your own Cricut? The latest version is the Cricut Maker 4 (affiliate link). It’s fast, powerful, and works with Smart Materials.

✂️ How to Make Cricut Acrylic Keychains (Step-by-Step)

  1. Clean the acrylic blank with rubbing alcohol and let it dry. This helps the vinyl stick better.

  2. Design your artwork or wording in Cricut Design Space. Keep in mind the size of your keychain blank.

  3. Cut the vinyl with your Cricut Maker 3. Use the “Vinyl” setting for best results.

  4. Weed the excess vinyl from your design using the weeding tool.

  5. Apply transfer tape over your design and burnish it well using a scraper.

  6. Carefully peel off the backing and position the vinyl on the acrylic blank.

  7. Burnish again gently and peel off the transfer tape.

  8. Assemble the keychain hardware using jump rings and pliers. Add any optional charms or tassels.

💡 Tips and Tricks for Cricut Made Acrylic Keychains

  • Double-check the size of your design to make sure it fits well on the acrylic shape

  • If your keychain blanks still have protective film on both sides, make sure to remove it before applying vinyl

  • Use contrasting colors to make your design pop

  • Personalize them with initials, names or small icons

  • If you are making these for gifts, package them in small organza bags or pillow boxes for a professional touch

🎨 Fun Ideas for DIY Acrylic Keychain Designs

  • Initials or monograms

  • Motivational words or quotes

  • Mini holiday or seasonal designs

  • Favorite hobbies or icons like books, plants, or animals

  • Matching sets for friends or family

📝 Simple Wrap-Up

Making acrylic keychains with your Cricut Maker 3 is a quick and satisfying craft project that’s great for beginners and seasoned crafters alike. Whether you are looking to make a few personalized gifts or want to try a new product for your side hustle, these keychains are fun, affordable, and endlessly customizable.

If you enjoyed this project, you might also like exploring my other craft posts or diving deeper into my Cricut posts.

Have you made any keychains with your Cricut? How did they turn out? Share in the comments.

Sensibly and simply yours,
Kat

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