Hand Stamped {Schoool Principal} Keychain

Happy Friday Friends! Today I thought I would show you the gift I made for our son’s school principal. He is retiring this year after 20+ years of service at the school. I wanted to give a gift that was masculine and memorable. So I gathered supplies to make this Hand Stamped {School Principal} Key Chain.

Mr. C made a huge impression on our hearts in the past two and a half years that we’ve been at the school. We transferred in to the school more than half way through our son’s 1st grade year. We went from a charter school with a terrible experience and decided to give public school a shot. I’m so glad we did. Mr. C went out of his way everyday to see how our son was adjusting, he knows every child’s name by heart, and really encourages the students to succeed and do their very best. And let me just tell you about the line everyday before and after school to give him a hug. It’s amazing to see the dynamic he’s had with these kids.

Here’s what you need to make your own key chain:

– Metal Stamping Letters

– Hammer

– Rubber Mallet

– Bench Block

– Pliers

– Sharpie Marker

– Rubbing Alcohol

– Paper Towel or Soft Cloth

– Dog Tag Charms

– Large Jump Rings

– Key Chain Ring or Clasp

Here is a run down of where I find supplies:

Harbor Freight Tool Store, Hobby Lobby, Beaducation.com, Artbeads.com

I’m not showing you how to actually hand stamp on metal today but here are some excellent tutorials on metal stamping.

Easy DIY Hand Stamped Jewelry @ Lil Blue Boo

Jewelry Stamping @ Happy Hour Projects

Stamping on Metal @ Beaducation.com

Mr. C loved his gift and it’s something that he can carry with him for a long time. We are thankful that he has made our son’s school experience just a little more special.