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Wow! I cannot believe that my daughter is already starting school. It has about nine years since I went back to school. But I remember it fondly and am super excited to be sending her to school.
For me back to school, time is all about starting anew and getting a fresh start even more than spring and new years. My love is related to getting to shop for back to school clothes, school supplies, and toiletries. Walgreen’s has been a go-to place to stock up supplies and toiletries for school. This year I found tons of goodies for young women starting school this year putting together a Back to School Survival Guide. Walgreens had everything I needed to build a foundation for a Back to School Survival Guide for a young women going back to school this year. I found Grab U by Kotex CleanWear® by U, Bic Razors, and Eos lip balm and got extra points towards Walgreens Rewards for buying over $15 worth of the products. You buy $15 of participating U by Kotex / EOS / BIC products and get 3,000 Balance Reward Points!!!
I’ve been thinking about making an apple keychain from the Eos lip gloss since I bought my first red one. I wanted to make it for the Evil Queen costume, but I could not figure out how to make a leaf last year. I finally figured it out when I saw a leaf jewelry charm. Let’s do this!!
Tools & Supplies
eos Lip Gloss
7 mm Jump Ring (with openings)
15 mm Lobster claw
Screw Eye – Everbilt #216 1/2 inch
Leaf Charm
2 Chain Nose Pliers or 1 Chain Nose and a Rounds Nose Pliers
For larger claw key chain, use 9 mm jump ring and 30 mm lobster claw.
Instructions
Take the top part off the Eos lip gloss.
Screw the screw eye into the o in Eos on top of the Eos lip gloss almost all the way, but not so much that it pops through the other side.
Open up the jump ring using the two pliers that you have on hand. Here is a video on how to do it.
Put the screw eye, lobster claw and leaf charm on the jump ring. Make sure the leaf faces upward and lays properly.
Close the jump ring with the two pliers.
You can now attach the lip gloss apple charm to your backpack, pencil case, wallet, and even use it as a charm on a necklace. This would also be an awesome gift for a teacher that loves DIY.
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That is so adorable! That would be a cute back to school gift for a teacher. This is my last year of back to school (other than college). I am SAD 🙁
That is so adorable! It’s amazing how one little addition like that can turn something into a fun accessory.
What a cute idea!! I think that this would be a great gift for my kiddo’s new teacher! I know she would love this! I can’t believe we are even talking about back to school stuff!
I need to make that. Like, right now! I live by my lip chap, and having it hang on my bag or on my keys would be to perfect way to keep it close at hand. Thanks for the idea!
The key chain is adorable. I don’t want to think of think of school shopping yet. However, i have done some clothes shopping for my daughter. She loves clothes.
That key chain is so cute! I would have never thought to do something so clever. I love it!
Hey those are so cute! This reminds me, I need to pop into Walgreens just to see what sorts of thing offer points.
I would like to thank you for providing me a way to stop losing my darn EOS!
You have my eternal gratitude. <3
That is so cute. What a great idea for a fun key chain. I need to make some of these for my friends.
What a cute key chain! I like that it’s so easy to do. I have to try this.
I love those EOS lip balms, but I always lose mine somewhere in my purse. I love the key ring idea. That would solve my problem right there!
I love that Key Chain and I’m sure my daughter will too. I definitely plan on making her one! Thank you for sharing.
That is such an adorable key chain. I think I will be busy this weekend making one. Thanks for the idea.
This is a cool idea. I love it. I love shopping at Walgreens especially when I use coupons.
This is got to be one of the cutest ideas I’ve seen in a
while! I’d love to make one of these for myself to attach to my purse!
That is so cute. What a fun thing to do with EOS! Love that little bag, too. I am going to have to remember this for stocking stuffers too. Great gift.
Love EOS! It’s the only product I buy in bulk for my lips… because my toddler always ends up taking mine!
The Eos idea is amazing! I showed my 15 year old and now she wants to make them.
That is the cutest thing! I bet my daughter would love thatm, I will show this to her.
Oh my word! That keychain is beyond cute. I would love to make that, how convenient too! I love it!
This is so so cool and such an awesome idea to do with the EOS lip glosses. I am for sure going to be doing this because it makes them more convenient. Thanks so much for sharing.
Omg now this is too cool! Next time I have a eos of run out I totally know what I’m doing!
The DIY apple keychain is so cool! I’ve been wondering about the EOS lip gloss. I see it at the checkout counter at Walmart, but never get it.
Such a creative idea to make EOS way more fun! That’s the perfect way to keep it handy too.
I’m in love with DIY and EOS. You have NO IDEA how excited I am about this blog post. My creative wheels are turning so fast. I can’t wait to create my own version.
How adorable! It is almost hard for me to believe that will not be before long that school will be starting again.
This is super cute! I love EOS they are my life saver for me and my kids chapped lips.
I never would have thought to turn my eos into an apple! That is a cute way to use your lip balm!
I LOVE the apple tutorial for the EOS balm!! I LOVE EOS but sometimes they are so awkward to carry.
Ok, your article is great! I was at first skeptical, but I read on…only to discover you have a tutorial that I haven’t thought of that would make a fabulous homemade gift! LOVE this POST!!! Pinning for teacher gifts!!! Seriously, well done!
Ohhh my gosh I am totally going to have to do this! These would be awesome for a teacher gift.
Well that’s a fun project idea! I love the slogan on the tote too (had to say it).
Back to school already? Noooo! LOL. But I love this and can’t wait to try making it!
That’s too cute. I love EOS and I’m always searching in the bottom of my purse so this would make it much easier.
How cute is this and what a fun DIY project! I have a friend this would be perfect for! The question is, do I make one for her and one for me? Or do I surprise her with this as a present? Perhaps I will make one for me and see if she comments. What do you think eh?
Oh my! my daughter will love this Apple lip gloss key chain! I have to make this. Thank you so much for sharing