A fingerprint or thumbprint keychain or backpack charm or pendant is a unique handmade personalized craft and gift idea for kids and adults.
Use the step-by-step fingerprint heart keychain instructions below to make one-of-a-kind thumbprint charms and pendants that Moms, Dads, Grandparents, friends, lovers, and other family relatives will treasure. Thumbprint heart keychains are a simple craft, and homemade gift idea, that kids or adults can make at home or in the classroom. They also make fun homemade backpack charms and pendants to give to friends. Or, make them at summer camp as a keepsake to bring home. Alternatively, you can make thumbprint heart magnets. Another easy handmade gift idea and fun craft idea for all ages.
This easy heart craft idea is perfect for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Grandparent’s Day, Christmas, summer camp, anniversaries, and more! DIY thumbprint heart keychain charms make an excellent gift for a spouse, partner, lover, friend, or even your child’s favorite teacher. They are also a fun Valentine’s Day gift kids can make and hand out to their classmates and friends. My daughter gave them to her classmates on Valentine’s Day a few years ago, and I still see them adorning the backpacks of her classmates and friends.
First published on May 5, 2018; this thumbprint heart craft post is updated and republished regularly to improve the content. You might also enjoy this list of homemade gifts kids can make.
DIY Fingerprint Heart Charms and Pendants for Keychains, Backpacks, Purses, and More!
Making thumbprint heart keychains and backpack charms offers a delightful blend of creativity, personalization, and practicality, making them a fantastic project for individuals of all ages. You might also enjoy making thumbprint heart necklaces.
These charming creations serve not only as unique and heartfelt gifts for loved ones on occasions such as Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, anniversaries, and birthdays but also as personalized tokens of affection that carry the unique imprint of the giver.
The beauty of homemade thumbprint or fingerprint heart keychains lies in their ability to turn a simple gesture into a lasting keepsake, encapsulating a moment in time. They can be customized with various colors, embellishments, and materials to match the recipient’s personality or the giver’s creativity. Just look at the rainbow of thumbprint heart pendants my daughter made below!
Beyond their role as keychains, these thumbprint hearts can adorn backpacks, purses, and other personal items, adding a personal touch to everyday objects. I love the fingerprint heart pendant crafts my daughter made and have them hanging from my keys, purse, and backpack. They’re just so cute!
These gorgeous fingerprint heart crafts also serve as thoughtful, DIY wedding favors, a way to celebrate friendship (give one to your BFF), or even as a classroom project to teach children about the importance of individuality and handmade gifts while making something for Mom, Dad, or the Grandparents for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, or Grandparent’s Day. Or, try making a Handprint Jewelry Dish or Ring Bowl.
How to Make a Fingerprint or Thumbprint Heart Keychain
Gather the fingerprint or thumbprint heart keychain-making supplies from the list of charm and pendant materials below, and follow the easy step-by-step directions to make DIY fingerprint heart keychains or fingerprint heart necklaces.
The step-by-step thumbprint heart keychain video tutorial is below the written instructions while the keychain charm craft supply list is directly below. Another fun way to make a fingerprint heart keyring ornament can be found on Messy Little Moster. You might also enjoy crafting a Fingerprint Flower Necklace or keychain pendants and charms.
DIY Thumbprint Heart Keychain Supplies:
Choose the thumbprint heart charm pendant shapes and pre-made necklaces you would like to use to make thumbprint heart keychains (or thumbprint heart necklaces) from the materials list below.
- Fingerprint ink pads (Or use tempera or acrylic paint)
- Cardstock
- Mod Podge, Diamond Glaze Adhesive, or B7000 Jewelry Glue
- Detail scissors
- Pendant trays with glass cabochon keychain-making options (choose at least one of the jewelry-making charms or pendants from the list below):
- Oval pendant trays and oval cabochons
- Square keychain pendant trays with square cabochons
- Keyring for thumbprint heart keychains:
- Metal swivel lanyard snap hook with keyring
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DIY Fingerprint Heart Keychain Charm and Pendant Step-By-Step Craft Tutorial
Collect thumbprint heart charm and pendant craft supplies and read through the instructions before starting this thumbprint heart craft, so you know the steps involved and what to expect. The step-by-step video tutorial is posted below the written DIY instructions.
1. Make a thumbprint or fingerprint heart.
Use fingertips or thumbs to stamp prints into the shape of a heart for each necklace pendant. Use the easy instructions below to make a fingerprint or a thumbprint heart.
- Press a finger or thumb into a fingerprint ink pad or paint.
- We used fingerprint ink pads to make the fingerprint heart pendants and charms in the photographs and video tutorial.
- If you choose to use paint instead, use it sparingly. Thick prints will not work very well to make keychains and backpack charms.
- Gently press the finger or thumb with ink or paint onto the paper at a slight angle.
- Press the finger or thumb back into the ink pad or paint to reapply more color if needed.
- Tilt the finger or thumb slightly in the opposite direction to the first print, to make the two upper lobes of the heart with a single rounded point at the bottom. Then, press it down so that it slightly overlaps the first print to finish the fingerprint or thumbprint heart, as shown in the DIY video tutorial below.
- Allow fingerprint ink or paint to dry before moving on to the next step.
2. Glue the fingerprint heart onto the back of a glass cabochon.
- Place a drop of Mod Podge, Dimond Glaze Adhesive, or B7000 Jewelry Glue on the back (flat side) of a square or oval glass cabochon.
- The video craft tutorial for this project below shows using Mod Podge for this step, but Diamond Glaze or B7000 works just as well–if not better.
- A little bit of glue or adhesive goes a long way, don’t use too much, or it can smear the thumbprint heart art.
- Next, put the glass cabochon (with glue on its flat side) directly on top of the fingerprint heart, as shown in the video tutorial below.
- Press down to distribute the glue under the cabochon and remove any air bubbles.
- Allow the glue to dry overnight if possible.
3. Cut away any remaining paper around the glass cabochon
- Use small precision or detail scissors to trim and remove any excess paper surrounding the glass cabochon, as shown in the fingerprint heart charm video tutorial below.
4. Glue a glass cabochon with a fingerprint heart into the keychain pendant tray.
- Apply Mod Podge, diamond glaze adhesive, or B7000 Jewelry Glue to the inside of a square or oval pendant tray.
- Place a glass gem with a thumbprint heart into the pendant tray and press down to remove air bubbles.
- Hold firmly for 30 to 60 seconds.
- Wipe edges clean with a damp washcloth or wipe.
- Allow the fingerprint keychain ornament time to dry; overnight is best.
5. Attach the thumbprint heart pendant to the keychain ring and clasp.
- Use your thumbnail to open the split ring of each keyring, and attach the lanyard swivel hook and the thumbprint heart pendant onto it as shown in the step-by-step DIY video tutorial below.
- Or, place the pendant on a necklace to make a thumbprint heart necklace!
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Fingerprint or Thumbprint Heart Keychain Video Tutorial
Watch the DIY video tutorial below for step-by-step instructions for making fingerprint heart keychains and thumbprint heart necklaces. You might also enjoy making fingerprint flower keychains and necklaces.
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More DIY Pendant necklaces and keychain charms
We have developed several fun and easy ways to use DIY pendants to make necklaces and keychain charms. Click on the links for all the DIY details!
- Fingerprint Art Necklaces or Fingerprint Art Keychains and Backpack Charms
- Thumbprint Heart Necklaces
- Fingerprint Flower Necklaces or Keychains
- Picture Necklaces or Photo Keychains
Related: How to Start and Finish a Beaded Necklace or Bracelet
More Fingerprint Art & Thumbprint Crafts, and Gift Ideas
In addition to the fingerprint and thumbprint jewelry pendant and keychain charm crafts listed above. We have a few other super cool fingerprint art ideas and thumbprint crafts you can try with the kids!
- Fingerprint Art Magnets
- Thumbprint Heart Magnets
- Fingerprint Flower Magnets
- Thumbprint Heart Crafts and Gift Ideas
- Fingerprint Art Project Ideas
- Four Seasons Handprint and Fingerprint Art Project
- Christmas Wreath Fingerprint Art
- Fingerprint Snowman Art
- Easy Fingerprint Lights Christmas Tree Cards
- Fingerprint Christmas Tree Cards
- Thumb-Buggy Fingerprint Love Bug Crafts and Cards (pictured below)
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DIY Fingerprint Keychain Gift Idea
Fingerprint and thumbprint heart keychains make an easy gift idea for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Christmas, or a birthday.
Making these thumbprint heart crafts can foster a sense of accomplishment and artistic expression, while the finished product provides a tangible symbol of love and connection, making them much more than just decorative items.
Invite your child to use their fingers and thumbs to create a one-of-a-kind thumbprint heart keychain and fingerprint heart necklace keepsake gifts that friends and family will treasure for years to come.
Fingerprint flower necklaces or keychains also make a wonderful handmade keychain charm gift that kids can make.
Simple crafts like these fingerprint keepsake gifts are always a favorite with friends and family. Learn more about Rhythms of Play HERE.
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