Making key holders from old shoes is an innovative way to upcycle footwear that is no longer wearable. This project involves cleaning the shoe, adding key hooks, and optionally decorating the shoe and mounting it on a board for a neat and functional piece of home decor.

Upcycle your old shoes into functional and quirky key holders with this detailed guide. This craft project not only helps reduce waste but also adds a unique touch to your home decor.

Make Key Holders from Old Shoes

Prepare the Shoe

Clean the shoe thoroughly to remove any dirt or grime. Ensure the shoe is dry before proceeding.

Choose the Placement

Decide where you want to place the key hooks on the shoe. Popular choices include the sole, the sides, or the tongue of the shoe.

Attach Key Hooks

Using the drill or screwdriver, attach the key hooks to the chosen spots on the shoe. Ensure they are securely fastened.

Mount the Shoe on a Board (Optional)

Optionally, you can attach the shoe to a mounting board using glue or screws. This adds stability and allows you to hang the entire setup on a wall.

Decorate (Optional)

Paint or decorate the shoe and mounting board to match your home decor. Let everything dry completely.

Install and Use

Hang the shoe or mounting board on the wall using nails or hooks. Hang your keys on the key hooks to complete the project.

Consumer Goods

Household Items

Shoes

Make Key Holders From Old Shoes

Clean and dry the shoe to prepare it for the key holder transformation.

Decide where to place the key hooks based on your preference.

Securely attach the key hooks to the shoe using a drill or screwdriver.

Attach the shoe to a mounting board for added stability and a polished look.

Paint and decorate the shoe and mounting board as desired.

Hang the completed key holder on the wall and use it to organize your keys.

Old shoe	Buy
Key hooks	Buy
Mounting board (optional)	Buy
Paint (optional)	Buy
Decorative materials (optional)	Buy

Drill or screwdriver	Buy
Glue (optional)	Buy
Paintbrush (optional)	Buy

Make Key Holders from Old Shoes

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Consumer Goods

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