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10 original do-it-yourself bag jewelry ideas

Made by :Pauline Perles Co
Published on the :21/05/2026
10 original do-it-yourself bag jewelry ideas
In summary

Bag jewelry, also known as grigris, is a trendy and easy-to-create DIY accessory for personalizing all your bags. Assemble charms, beads, pompoms or cords on a snap hook or ring for a unique touch.

How to make a bag grigri?

Personalize your handbag, beach bag or child's back-to-school kit with a unique and trendy touch:bag jewels. Also known as bag grigris, they're the creative touch of the moment! As well as being easy to make, these DIY accessories can be adapted to suit any style.

We've put together 10 ideas for original DIY bag jewelry, using a variety of materials: charms, paracord, polymer clay, shells, resin beads... A concentrate of trends and tips to personalize your bags with ease.

What is a bag grigri?

A DIY bag grigri is a small decorative accessory, like a key ring. You can hang it anywhere: on a handbag, on the handle of a tote bag, on the closure of a satchel...

It can be made up of :

  • Tassels (wool, suede, cotton...)
  • Fantasy charms or pendants
  • Beads of various materials(gems, wood, glass...)
  • Ribbons, cords or chains
  • Polymer clay for personalized shapes

Mounting is usually done with a key ring, snap hook or chain. Then simply combine the elements as you wish to create an original, 100% personalized piece of bag jewelry.

1. Colorful bag grigri with bandana and charms

Want to add a touch of sunshine and cheer to your favorite summer bag or wicker beach basket? This model revisits the use of the bandana: you tie it, slip in a key ring, and complete with pastel and gold charms for a bohemian-chic result, directly inspired by summer markets.

The tutorial is accessible to beginners, takes around 15 minutes to complete, and requires virtually no special tools. It's also a great way to give a second life to a bandana you no longer use. You can vary the fabric colors and charms ad infinitum according to the season or mood of the moment: a gold and terracotta version for autumn, pastel and sky blue for summer.

Grigri de sac coloré avec bandana et breloquesbijou de sac bandana été

2. Bag jewelry with dachshund pendant

This is THE trendy piece of bag grigris! What better way to add charm to a bag than with a pretty dachshund pendant?

Easy to make, this bag jewel combines a concentration of fashionable elements: bandana, charms, gold and more. Just slip it onto a key ring and voilà, your grigri is ready to sublimate all your bags with a touch too cracking!

The tutorial is designed for beginners and takes around 20 minutes. The trick with this design is the interplay of textures: the soft fabric of the bandana, the volume of the tassels and the shine of the metal charms create an effortlessly balanced whole. It works equally well on a handbag, tote bag or make-up bag, and would make a lovely gift for any dog lover.

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3. Lemon bag jewel: summer's fruity grigri

This lemon bag jewel is the touch of vitamin freshness your bag has been missing this summer 2026! The principle: assemble striped pearls, gold-plated stainless steel Heishi rondelles and colored pearls on a wired thread, then complete with an XXL lemon pendant and a "Dolce Vita" heart pendant for a summery touch reminiscent of Italy. A gold chain creates movement and a well-balanced, asymmetrical effect.

This grigri is perfect for a wicker basket, canvas bag or everyday tote bag. And if you want to vary the pleasures, there's nothing to stop you replacing the lemon with another fruity or summery pendant: watermelon, pineapple, strawberry... The possibilities are endless for creating your own collection of seasonal bag jewelry.

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4. Summer bag jewelry with paracord

Paracord, often used in outdoor leisure activities, becomes a stylish decorative element here. Combine it with a few charms and a snap hook to create an original piece of bag jewelry. Why not attach it to your hiking bag for a sporty look, or to your handbag for an offbeat yet refined style?

To do so, you'll need around 45 cm of paracord and the knotting technique presented in our tutorial.

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5. DIY summer bag grigri with shells

This is THE grigri to have this summer! A mother-of-pearl pendant, imitation freshwater pearls, and a couple of marine-themed charms, and you've got all the elements for an easy DIY bag accessory. Give your accessories a seaside look.

What we love about this model: the materials. Mother-of-pearl catches the light, white pearls add softness, and small marine charms (anchor, shell, starfish...) add whimsy without overloading the ensemble. A delicate and 100% summery bag jewel, to be made with children during the vacations too.

Grigri d'été sac coquillagegrigri de sac thème marin

6. Bag jewelry with letter beads

Mix paracord, pretty pendants and alphabet beads and you've got a 100% personalized grigri that's trendy and easy to make! Use a lobster clasp to hook and unhook everything effortlessly.

This model is particularly popular for personalizing schoolbags at the start of the school year (with the child's first name), but works just as well as an original adult gift. Letter beads come in a wide range of colors, so you can play on contrasts or choose a palette to match your bag or outfit.

grigri de sac perles lettres colorées

7. Charms bag jewelry in stainless steel and resin beads

Fancy a really chic grigri that looks like it cost a lot more than it actually did? This bag jewel features a sophisticated assemblage of materials: in the center, a necklace of resin pearls strung on stainless steel wire, with varied shapes and warm hues that add rhythm and relief. Around it, a golden stainless steel chain adds a luminous touch, refined pendants add movement, and a paracord cord introduces a modern, graphic note. A beige star gently balances the ensemble.

Allow around twenty minutes for a truly professional result. This model is also fully customizable: change the pearls, charms or colors, and you get a unique piece of bag jewelry every time.

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8. Bag jewelry with letter and snake pendant

Why should pendants and charms only be used for necklaces or bracelets? Combined with a thick 9cm stainless steel chain, your charms will become the centerpiece of a bag accessory or key ring!

Our tip: attach your grigri with a screw clasp. It will be securely attached to your bags, but very easy to detach if you wish to combine it with another bag or tote.

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9. Gift bag jewel: pearly pearl and letter bow keyring

A gift for mom, this pearlized pearl and letter keyring is a Mother's Day gift idea that's as pretty as it is personalized. The construction is ingenious: push letters are slipped onto a gingham ribbon to form the desired word or first name, a decorative bow is made, and it's completed with three lengths of gold chain and pearly heart beads threaded onto a flat head nail.

In just 15 minutes, you'll assemble an elegant accessory in ultra-trendy pink and pearly tones that looks much more worked than it really is. The gingham ribbon and pearly beads give a romantic yet modern touch, far from the classic bag grigri. It's the kind of handmade gift that really touches, because it's entirely personalized for the person to whom it's given. Accessible to beginners and experienced designers alike.

grigri de sac MOMbijou de sac maman

10. Heart bag jewelry: the DIY gift idea for under €10

In the mood for romance? This heart-shaped bag jewel is the perfect gift idea for Valentine's Day, or any other day when you feel like spoiling someone. It combines a colorful paracord fastener, an aluminum heart-shaped lobster clasp, a worked heart charm in gold-plated stainless steel and an adorable glittery teddy charm in acrylic.

Assembly takes just 5 minutes in 3 steps: open the rings, slip on the charms and close. It's one of the quickest bag grigris in this selection. For less than €10, you get a neat creation, fully customizable in the colors of your choice (red-white cord, lilac, sky blue, green...), sturdy enough for everyday use and easy to hang on a handbag, backpack or pencil case.

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How to make a bag jewel? Basic assembly

Just starting out? Here are the key steps to assembling your first bag grigri:

  • Choose your base: key ring, paracord fastener or snap hook.
  • Select your decorative elements: charms, beads, pendants, tassels...
  • Open the rings using two flat pliers (never pull).
  • Thread your elements in the desired order.
  • Carefully close each ring to secure your creation.
  • Attach to your bag using the ring or carabiner.

Need a technical reminder? See our how to open a ring before you start.

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