How to Make an American Flag Keychain for Veterans Day

Veterans Day is coming up quickly and what better way to show your appreciation to our American Veterans than to carry around an American Flag on your keychain.  For that matter, why just Veterans Day…. why not carry around your American Flag Keychain everyday?  It will show off your love for America.  So, with that being said, let’s get started on our American Flag Keychain craft.

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How to Make an American Flag Keychain for Veterans Day



 

Materials Needed

Perler Beads and Board

Iron

Wax Paper

Key Ring or Chain Loop

 

Below are printable templates for this craft.  You can choose to print off  a colored template or the black and white version.

Click on template image to make larger and to print.



Printable color template for Flag keychain





Printable black & white template for Flag keychain



 

Step 1



Place Perler Beads on to the board per the template included in this craft.



Place Perler Beads on to the board per the template included in this craft.

 


Step 2



Ask an adult to iron the first side on medium heat.



Ask an adult to iron the first side on medium heat.  Place wax paper over the beads.  Then for 30 seconds, iron in a circular motion.  Let cool for a few minutes and then come back to it.

 

Step 3



After cooled... Turn plate over and take item off of plate.



After cooled… Turn plate over and take item off of plate.  Now adult can place wax paper over back side of item and iron this side for 30 seconds as well.

 

Step 4



When done add a key ring or a chain loop like the one above.



When done add a key ring or a chain loop like the one above.

Awesome job…. you just finished your American Flag Key Chain perfect for Veterans Day and any day.  What a great way to carry your keys proudly!!

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How to Make a Perler Bead American Flag for Veterans Day

Veterans Day is just around the corner… November 11th to be exact.  Veterans Day is a very special day honoring our Nation’s Veterans.  What better way to honor our Veterans than with the American Flag.  Today I’m going to show you how to make an American Flag out of Perler Beads for Veterans Day.  So, grab your Perler Beads and let’s get started.

Check out our other Perler Bead Crafts



How to Make a Perler Bead American Flag for Veterans Day



 

Materials Needed

Perler Beads and Board

Iron

Wax Paper

 

Below are printable templates for this craft.  You can choose to print off  a colored template or the black and white version.

Click on template image to make larger and to print.



Printable color template for American Flag Craft





Printable black & white template for American Flag Craft



 

Step 1



Use the template to place the Perler Beads on to the Perler Beads Tray.



Use the template to place the Perler Beads on to the Perler Beads Tray.

 


Step 2



Ask an adult to iron the first side on medium heat.



Ask an adult to iron the first side on medium heat.  Place wax paper over the beads.  Then for 30 seconds, iron in a circular motion.  Let cool for a few minutes and then come back to it.

 

Step 3



After cooled... Turn plate over and take item off of plate.



After cooled… Turn plate over and take item off of plate.  Now adult can place wax paper over back side of item and iron this side for 30 seconds as well.

 



Finished American Flag for Veterans Day



And there you have it…. The American Flag for Veterans Day made out of Perler Beads.  Isn’t it magnificent?  Remember to check out our other Perler Bead crafts.

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