Retreat Gifts

 I had so much fun making my little bat zipper pulls, I decided to make project bag/scissor/key fob dangles for everyone at the retreat.  It was a small retreat with <50 people, so this was inexpensive, quick to make,  and fun to do.

Table Gifts - Bat Zipper Pulls

 

I made little zipper pulls for all of my table mates too.  I loved the little bat beads I found at Michaels.  The rest of the materials I have on hand in my workshop. 

Favorite Project Bag Tutorial

 My favorite project bag tutorial is from Red Velvet Quilts.  I'm listing it here mainly so I can get back to it quickly when I can't remember which one is my favorite.  

Patriotic Scissor Fobs & Zipper Pulls

 I also made some patriotic scissor fobs and zipper pulls for an upcoming event in one of my discord groups.  

Tutorials for Zipper Pulls / Scissor Fobs

Here are a few YouTube videos showing how to make scissor fobs / zipper pulls.

How to Make a Scissor Fob / Zipper Pull - from Lora's Handmade Haven

Scissor fob tutorial -  from Annie the Proper Stitcher

How to Make Scissor Fobs / Zipper Pulls - From Me & My Sister Designs (FatQuarter Shop)

Beaded Zipper Pull - from Jorja's Shenanigans
This one shows how to turn a bead into a charm using a head pin.

All About Using Crimps - from Fire Mountain Gems and Beads
Crimps! Learn the dos and don’ts of crimping, the different types of crimp beads and how to use micro crimp beads to keep beads exactly where you want them.

Scissor Fob with Cording (no beads) - from Tiny Modernist

A list of basic materials needed:  (sometimes they have little packs you can get with everything).

• Lobster claws (not the smallest size)
• Crimp beads (or tubes). 2m or smaller
• Beading wire - between .018-.024 is fine
• Beads (your choice... vary sizes)
• Charm (to hang on bottom)
• If using a bead on the bottom, you'll need a head pin to go through bead to close off end.
• Guardians (not necessary, but useful)
• Bead covers (not necessary, but nice).
  
  

A list of tools needed:

• wire cutters
• needle nosed pliers
• Crimping pliers -  are handy but not absolutely necessary