Ok...here is one of my second favorite actions...but you are going to want to kill me, because I can't find the link to the silly things!!! I bought these from My Digital Muse (I think), and they are by Holly McCaig, but I just can't find them anywhere. They are called Purty Pics Actions, and they are specifically for Photoshop Elements. There are several different actions in the bundle, but my favorite is this one black and white conversion. I love black and white photos, but I like them to be very bright and very contrasting. I like lots of white in my black & white photos (if that makes any sense at all)...so out of all of the different B&W conversions I have found this is my favorite. I used it on my banner photo above, and I use quite often on my photos. If any of you are able to find it anywhere...please let me know! Here are some before and afters using my favorite in the set...
On a different note, I have promised for ages now, and I keep getting emails...FINALLY...here are the instructions for making the key chains I posted a while back...
1. First off, you will need the Alex Hang Tags from the Bare Elements collection by Creative Imaginations. These will serve as the base for the keychains. You can purchase them here.
2. Next, you will need to cover them with your favorite patterned paper, photos, stickers, embellishments etc.
3. After adhering all of the "goodies" I simply used modge podge to paint a layer over the entire piece. Then, after it dries, simply use the hardware included in the hang tag pkg. to add the grommets and chains.
4. Simply add the pieces together on the chain, and connect them to your keychain.
Love your keychain, it's too cute!!
Posted by: Monica Young | July 19, 2007 at 06:20 PM
OH MY GOD!!! you have made me the happiest girl in the world!! Thanks so much for sharing such a fabulous project!! You're the best!
Posted by: Deb Wisker | July 19, 2007 at 10:08 PM
Another option is to pick up some laminate chip samples from the hardware store (ie: home depot) and use those... they work well too and you can skip the grommet and just buy the lil' chain at a craft store to put them on your keychain. Also works great for making tags for luggage, backpacks and so on. I have used zip ties to put them on luggage before! But overall the same concept, just put your goodies on them, paint with the modge podge and you are done!
DarlaLOU
Posted by: DarlaLOU | July 20, 2007 at 12:59 PM
Thanks for sharing. This is such a cute idea!!
Posted by: wendylynne | July 20, 2007 at 10:31 PM
Hey, I don't know you, but I love your blog and your great ideas! ( I found your blog from a friend of a friend, etc. ) Anyway, I was SO excited that you put instructions up about your key chains because I have been ADORING them!! Thanks so much for sharing your creativity with those who are much less creatively inclined :)
Posted by: Lindsey | July 26, 2007 at 01:14 PM
keychain is cute
Posted by: jan m haddock | November 30, 2011 at 08:59 PM
Very intersted in your key chains can you please email me at dackie923@hotmail.com so that I can talk to you a little bit more about them. They are such a cute idea.
Posted by: Dackie | December 05, 2011 at 05:35 PM
Found your keychains on pinterest and I love them! Making my own set as we speak! I couldn't find te Alex hang tags so I bought the keychain tags from maya road and they seem very similar. Both made out of chipboard. How many layers of mod podge did you use and did you need to used a sealer like it says on the mod podge bottle?
Posted by: Lauren | December 13, 2011 at 08:36 PM
I've featured this project on my blog today!! You can see the post here: http://lisascraftblog.blogspot.com/2012/01/friday-features-1.html
Thanks for sharing such a great project!!
~Lisa
Posted by: Lisa - Lisa's Craft Blog | January 06, 2012 at 01:44 PM
What are the actually tags? The hyperlink is not working. Where do I get the tag to decorate?
Thanks - LOVE these!
Posted by: Sassrern | January 12, 2012 at 11:12 AM
I LOVE THESE! Can I pay you to make them for me? Pretty please????!!!!!
Posted by: Wendy | February 22, 2012 at 02:31 PM
How adorable! I can't find the purty pics actions you mentioned anywhere? still available?
Thanks! Annie :)
Posted by: Annie Erwin | February 22, 2012 at 04:10 PM
Hi, I have a few questions about these key chains. They are adorable. Would you mind emailing me at crlacy0000@aol.com Thanks!!!
Posted by: Carla | February 27, 2012 at 06:33 PM
Hey, used this idea, only modge podged fabric onto old cut outs from credit cards... (plus, cutting up those credit cards saved me some money! LOL) made fabulous ZIPPER PULLS! Great ideas all!
Posted by: Sabrina Peart | February 28, 2012 at 02:12 AM
Do you know where to purchase the little boards
That you used? The link didn't work.
Thank you
Posted by: Pattie McGinnis | March 11, 2012 at 09:24 PM
i cant seem to order these tags anywhere? and ur link to buy here doesnt work. any suggestions
Posted by: amada | March 15, 2012 at 08:24 PM
http://www.creativeimaginations.us/store/18144.php
link above is for the key chain project
Posted by: loridmom3 | March 17, 2012 at 07:49 PM
I love this idea and Thank you for sharing... I tried this project tonight but ended in disappointment. I used patterned paper and placed a photo and embellishments on the chipboard. Once I added the modge podge, it made my paper bubble and it discolored my photo. I used a thin layer of modge podge. Any suggestions would greatly be appreciated. Thank you.
Posted by: lovetocraft | April 11, 2012 at 10:16 PM
I found your idea on Pinterest and fell in love with it. I've created a Homemade Mother's Day Link Party on my blog and I would love to have you add this. You can find my link party at
http://mylifesatreasure.blogspot.com/2012/04/homemade-mothers-day-link-party.html
Hope you can join me,
Karri
Posted by: Karri Reiser | April 24, 2012 at 11:21 PM
Can't wait to try this, got all the stuff today!! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Brittany | April 28, 2012 at 08:41 PM
Alex Hang Tags no longer are made by Bare Elements. Where else can I get these tags? LOVE this !!!!
Posted by: lauren | May 06, 2012 at 07:00 AM
You can do the same with the counter samples from your local Menards, Home Depot or Lowes... They ALSO have a hole big enough for a key.. and you can find big ones and small ones too! makes this project a little more inexpensive! Glad I came across this! because I have TONS of them! I use them for gift tags.. I didn't think of using it for a key chain!
Posted by: Mishelle O. | May 08, 2012 at 12:58 PM
I made these for mother's day gifts using old gift cards. i posted how they turned out on my blog: http://zisforzel.blogspot.com/2012/05/homemade-photo-key-chains-for-mothers.html
Thanks for the great idea!
Posted by: Amy | May 08, 2012 at 04:45 PM