Key Windchimes

 

This is a simple project . . . all you need is some old keys, spray paint, fishing line and something to hang the keys from.  I had this candle holder that I sprayed black.  The legs made perfect attachments for the fishing line but you could use anything you have lying around . . . even a piece of wood, drift wood . . . you name it!

  One thing I did NOT do that I will next time . . . spray the keys first with a primer.  It took about 7 coats of the colored spray paint to get these completely covered.

 Also give them a spray of clear, acrylic to protect them from the elements if they'll be hanging outside.

 I love how this sounds and how it looks lit up at night too!

 I got a big bag of these keys at a garage sale for 50 cents so I'll have plenty for other projects.  What have you made using old keys?

Linking to these parties this week . . .

The DIY Showoff   http://diyshowoff.com/

Knick of Time Tuesday http://knickoftimeinteriors.blogspot.com/

Marvelous Mondays http://www.jamscorner.com/

Uncommonly Yours http://www.uncommondesignsonline.com/

Nifty Thrifty Tuesday http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/

Cedar Hill Ranch http://cedarhillranch.blogspot.com/

Savvy Southern Style http://savvysouthernstyle.blogspot.com/

Ivy and Elephants http://ivyandelephants.blogspot.com/

From My Front Porch to Yours http://frommyfrontporchtoyours.blogspot.com/

The Brambleberry Cottage http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/

French Country Cottage http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/

The Charm of Home http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.com/

While He Was Napping http://whilehewasnapping.blogspot.com/

Funky Junk Interiors http://www.funkyjunkinteriors.net/

Under the Table and Dreaming http://www.bystephanielynn.com/