This Adorable Coastal Cowgirl DIY Will Help You Never Lose Your Keys Again

Yanel Siqueiros
Yanel Siqueiros
Yanel Siqueiros is a 19-year-old student journalist at New York University, where she writes and reports on the culture of a bustling city right in the heart of Manhattan. When she’s not studying English literature or broadcast journalism in NYC, she can be spotted at a sunny…read more
published Aug 14, 2025
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing.
Pink front door with a window, colorful wall hooks, an orange tote bag labeled "JOLENE," and a wooden chair.

Finding aesthetically pleasing storage is no easy feat. Even cute trinket holders and bowls can jumble your stuff, making it hard to dig out your keys when you actually need them. Luckily, the TikTok DIY pros are here with a storage solution that’s not only useful, but ideal for creating the coastal cowgirl home of your dreams.

In a new TikTok video, Kaia Rae (@kaiaraes) gives an in-depth, step-by-step tutorial on how to create a framed, denim key holder. The best part of this DIY? It involves upcycling, making it a great, eco-friendly way to get more use out of those jeans you know won’t make it to next summer.

How to Make Your Own Denim Key Holder

The coastal cowgirl aesthetic is all about combining Western themes with beach vibes, and this DIY definitely delivers. 

The first thing you need to do is grab an old pair of shorts or pants, and a frame of your liking. With fabric scissors, cut the shorts so that one side fits inside of the frame’s panel, with the back pocket centered and facing out. Then, fold the excess fabric behind the panel, and attach your shorts to your frame (the creator doesn’t detail how this was done, but your glue gun should do the trick). All that’s left to do afterward is hang it up, and fill it with your knickknacks.

This pocket can easily hold onto sunglasses, keys, sunscreen, and other small items. It’s a great piece to hang right beside your door, so you can quickly pull items out of the pocket before heading out.

Find a Premade Denim Key Holder

If you’re interested in a premade item like this, Etsy has a few slightly different options that deliver the coastal cowgirl vibes you’re looking for while still being cute and super functional.

This post was a collaboration between Dorm Therapy and Apartment Therapy and originally appeared on Apartment Therapy. See it there: Never Lose Your Keys Again with This Cute Coastal Cowgirl DIY

Yanel Siqueiros

Contributor

Yanel Siqueiros is a 19-year-old student journalist at New York University, where she writes and reports on the culture of a bustling city right in the heart of Manhattan. When she’s not studying English literature or broadcast journalism in NYC, she can be spotted at a sunny beach in her home in San Diego, California. Yanel’s bicoastal perspective on life gives her a grasp on all of the trendy subjects going around the different sides of the U.S. She loves keeping up with pop culture and fashion, and using her skills as a writer to inform others about what is relevant in the zeitgeist.

Follow Yanel
SchoolNew York University '27
MajorJournalism and English
FavesThrifting, oat milk matcha lattes, Jellycats, and Charli xcx
Get to know Yanel Siqueiros
Related ContentSee All