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This little beaded ladybug keychain is cute as a bug! The ladybug's appeal extends far beyond its adorable appearance. For centuries, across various cultures, these small insects have been cherished symbols, imbued with powerful and positive meanings including good luck and prosperity, protection, happiness and a connection to nature. It is perfect for the garden or bug lover in the family. Have fun creating this adorable ladybug keychain with a little bit of cord and pony beads. It is perfect for keychains, bags or backpacks and makes a great summer camp craft or school team mascot. Leave the keyring off and hang it in the garden. Fun and easy to make, this key ring is great for your key ring, to share as gifts, or to make for fund raisers.
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If you make this project please share your photos with us. If we use them on our website or on Facebook you will get 10% off of your next order over $25!
You will need one connector such as a 
Lanyard hook, or any type of 
Key Ring.
Next, you will need 2 yards of cord for our mouse. There are lots of different types of cords you can use. We prefer a cord that is 1mm to 2mm thick because it helps your ladybug keychain critter keep it's shape better. Alternatively, you can use a thinner cord and weave a little wire or a pipe cleaner into your keychain critter to help it keep it's shape that way. Either way works just fine but you can experiment with it to see which method you prefer.
One good option is 
Suede Cord . Another good choice is 
Monofilament Cord or 
2mm metallic cording. Other good choices would be jute or hemp cord, leather necklace cord, rattail cord, shoelaces, ribbon, paracord, or a strong jewelry cord like tigertail.
You will need 
20 - Black Pony Beads (or the color of your choice).
38 - Red Pony Beads. Red glitter Pony Beads or transparent red pony beads or would also work well for your ladybug.
Optional: For a stiffer critter you can include a little wire or a pipe cleaner with your cord to help keep it's shape
Beading Wire or 
Pipe Cleaners
3. After finishing the pattern tie a double knot in the cords at the bottom and apply tacky glue to secure.
4. Weave your wire or pipe cleaner through your beaded ladybug keychain to make it stiffer and hold it's shape. You probably only need to do this on the first or second row.
(Seed beads or E beads can be used in place of pony beads to create smaller characters.)
