"What is a Boondoggle?"
It is a simple plastic lace, many people refer to as gimp! Gimp, a flat plastic lace made of flexible PVC. It's also known as craftstrip, craftlace, gimp, lanyard, Scoubidou or plastic lacing. Why, in France, it's called Scooby-doo! However, I have come across some lace that is more cloth-like than plastic. The crafts are made by pulling the strings snug together but if pulled too hard, yes it will break.
It is a simple plastic lace, many people refer to as gimp! Gimp, a flat plastic lace made of flexible PVC. It's also known as craftstrip, craftlace, gimp, lanyard, Scoubidou or plastic lacing. Why, in France, it's called Scooby-doo! However, I have come across some lace that is more cloth-like than plastic. The crafts are made by pulling the strings snug together but if pulled too hard, yes it will break.
This page is an extension of my Etsy Store and my Facebook Page but here I will only focus on the boondoggles projects! The main reason why I set up this page is to have an easy one-spot place for all the necessary samples and information needed when folks want to order a custom! This page is mostly to display each style type, the price and all the options that you can decide on to personalize your keychain if you want to order one. Facebook page is great for the more regular day to day posts to share WIPs and ones recently made as well as to announce when sales are active. =D
These are a fun childhood memory for many adults today but even with that, you are never too old to enjoy a hobby. Especially a hobby that is a healthy one. =D I find these a nice, relaxing way to pass the time and keep busy when on the couch or in a car ride. They make for a nice decoration of fashion you can put on you purse, book-bag, hang from the car mirror and wherever creative spot you'd like to display yours. Yes, I have a few that I keep for such places but I make more than I need so in hopes to give them love too, I list them on Etsy for cheap prices. =)
IMPORTANT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU ORDER !
For the styles that have beads, I automatically select bead colors to match the color of the strings. If you prefer different colors, please look at the image of available bead colors and then include this information in your order. If you don't mention it, I will assume you are okay with the default method of them matching.
Some keychain examples may be old, so please do not use these as a means to tell me what string colors you want.
It is best to refer to the color guide where each available color has a number. As long as the number is visible, that color is in stock & makes it a LOT easier for me to know which strings to pull to make yours.
For the styles that have beads, I automatically select bead colors to match the color of the strings. If you prefer different colors, please look at the image of available bead colors and then include this information in your order. If you don't mention it, I will assume you are okay with the default method of them matching.
Some keychain examples may be old, so please do not use these as a means to tell me what string colors you want.
It is best to refer to the color guide where each available color has a number. As long as the number is visible, that color is in stock & makes it a LOT easier for me to know which strings to pull to make yours.
Group one -
The keychains sorted into this group are the ones that are quickest for me to make and thus are cheaper than some of the other styles!
*** For a custom of any style in this group will cost you $6.00 each.
*** For a custom of any style in this group will cost you $6.00 each.
chinese staircase
Available in 1, 2 , 3 or 4 colors.
Group TWO -
The keychains sorted into this group are the ones that take a bit more time than group one and some even a bit more advance on the style type.
*** For a custom of any style in this group will cost you $10.00 each.
*** For a custom of any style in this group will cost you $10.00 each.
Combo #3 = Brick & Twist CombinedNOT SURE if this one will look good with so many strings versus the original. I will try and if I like it, this will stay and get updated with the picture. If I do not, this will be removed.
Available in 1, 2 or 3 colors.
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Combo #4 = Reverse Brick & Twist CombinedNOT SURE if this one will look good with so many strings versus the original. I will try and if I like it, this will stay and get updated with the picture. If I do not, this will be removed.
Available in 1, 2 or 3 colors.
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Group THREE -
The keychains sorted into this group are the ones that take me the longest to get done and are a bit of a pain on my fingers because of the count of strings needed. My hand isn't the smallest so sometimes it can be tricky to hold them to do each stitch. I don't mind making one of course, just it takes more time and that is why the higher cost.
*** For a custom of any style in this group will cost you $18.00 each.
*** For a custom of any style in this group will cost you $18.00 each.
TornadoAvailable in 1, 2, 3 or 4 colors.
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Super BrickAvailable in 1, 2, 3 or 4 colors.
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Reverse Super BrickNOT SURE if this one will look good with so many strings versus the original. I will try and if I like it, this will stay and get updated with the picture. If I do not, this will be removed.
If Combo #3 won't be added then I know this won't either because it would just look worse. Available in 1, 2, 3 or 4 colors.
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Combo #5 = Tornado & Super Brick CombinedNOT SURE if this one will look good with so many strings versus the original. I will try and if I like it, this will stay and get updated with the picture. If I do not, this will be removed.
If Combo #3 won't be added then I know this won't either because it would just look worse. Available in 1, 2, 3 or 4 colors.
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Combo #6 = Tornado & Reverse Super Brick CombinedNOT SURE if this one will look good with so many strings versus the original. I will try and if I like it, this will stay and get updated with the picture. If I do not, this will be removed.
If Combo #3 won't be added then I know this won't either because it would just look worse. Available in 1, 2, 3 or 4 colors.
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The accessories - extra choices!
Pick which key-ring style that you want for your keychain!
If you do NOT want the beads to match the string, then here you can see the colors available to tell me the colors that you do want to be used!
Reminder - by default I will use bead colors that match the strings.
Reminder - by default I will use bead colors that match the strings.
Lastly, pick which look you prefer for the ending on your keychain.