Little House of Memories: A DIY Key Holder

Hey beautiful people, how are you all doing? It’s freezing here in my country—what about yours? It’s been a while since I last wrote a blog, and I’ve truly missed this platform. Life’s been hectic, but I finally found the time to share something special with you all.

Today, I’m bringing you a simple yet heartfelt piece of art that means a lot to me. The inspiration behind it came from a very emotional place. As a university student living in a hostel, I often find myself missing home deeply. Last night, around 2 a.m., when homesickness hit me hard, I decided to channel my emotions into creating something meaningful—a little house, crafted as a tribute to my own home.

Material Used

1. Ice cream sticks
2. UHU (glue)
3. Poster colors
4. Brush
5. A rubber band (to tie)

First Step

To start, I placed two ice cream sticks vertically, facing each other, with a small gap in between. Then, I added two horizontal sticks at the top and bottom of the vertical ones, gluing them securely to create a sturdy, box-like structure. This base is the foundation for the rest of the project.

Second Step

Next, I created the roof of the house. For this, I used two ice cream sticks, positioning them in a crossed manner to form a classic rooftop shape. Once they were perfectly aligned, I glued them together and attached them to the top of the structure. The result resembled a charming little rooftop cottage.

Third Step

It was time to craft a window! I used two cotton buds, cutting off their tips to make the sticks even in length. I arranged them in a cross pattern, one stick vertically and the other horizontally, to create a tiny window. This added a realistic touch to the house.

Fourth Step

For a functional twist, I decided to turn this house into a key holder. I cut two ice cream sticks into small pieces and glued them together in a counter-way design to form a holder. It was a creative yet practical addition to my little house.

Fifth Step

Finally, I brought everything to life with vibrant colors! The rooftop and key holder were painted in a nude black shade, while the middle portion of the house was adorned with a soft pink color. The combination of colors gave the house an aesthetic appeal and truly enhanced its beauty.

At first i coloured the top with purple colour later chnaged it with black, ehich turned out to be super cool. Then i attached a rubber to hang it on the wall 🧱

Final Look

Here’s the final look! Look how beautiful and useful it is .
This project holds so much sentimental value for me, and I hope you find it as heartwarming as I do. If you enjoyed this blog, don’t forget to leave a comment and check out the video I’ve shared. I’ll see you in my next post. Until then, goodbye!

If you wish to see the whole tutorial, please watch the video

Credit

All pictures are mine.
Song by capcut music
Video edited by