Quick answer
Hang pennants flat on a wall with removable adhesive strips or small finishing nails, and keep keychains on a dedicated rack or board instead of a junk drawer. Start by sorting your collection, then mount pennants at eye level and group keychains by theme. The Great Lakes Loons State Keychain is a natural anchor piece because its state shape reads clearly from a distance.
Sort your collection before you hang anything
Empty every pennant and keychain onto a table. Group pennants by era, color, or event, and separate keychains into metal, plastic, and oversized shapes. This prevents you from drilling holes for a layout you will change in a week.
Check each item for loose stitching, bent rings, or sticky residue. Clean metal keychains with a dry microfiber cloth. Do not soak pennants in water; spot-clean felt with a soft brush only.
Choose the right wall for a baseball pennant wall display
Pennants fade in direct sunlight, so pick an interior wall away from a window. A hallway, stairwell, or basement fan cave works well. Measure the widest pennant and leave at least two inches between each piece so the shapes stay readable.
If you rent, use removable adhesive strips rated for the pennant weight. For permanent setups, a small finishing nail through the top corner grommet or felt edge holds a standard pennant without a frame.
Mount pennants flat and level
Lay each pennant face down and press it flat under a book for an hour before hanging. This relaxes folds from storage. Mark your top line with painter's tape, then attach the highest pennant first and work down or outward.
A common mistake is hanging pennants by only one corner, which causes sagging. Use two attachment points per pennant when the felt is wide enough, or add a thin wooden dowel inside the top edge for structure.
Build a keychain collection storage system that shows them off
A wall-mounted key rack or a corkboard with push pins turns keychains into decor instead of clutter. Space hooks two inches apart so bulky rings do not overlap. For a cleaner look, mount a narrow strip of wood and screw in small cup hooks.
Keep rarely used keychains in a divided craft box with one compartment per item. This prevents scratches and makes rotation easy when you want a fresh look for the season.
Rotate and maintain the display
Every few months, swap two or three pennants or keychains to keep the wall feeling new. Dust pennants with a vacuum brush attachment on low suction, and wipe keychain metal with a dry cloth to remove fingerprints.
Check adhesive strips and hooks after temperature changes. Re-press any lifting strip immediately. This five-minute habit protects your collection and keeps the display looking intentional.
Step-by-step display plan
- Clear and sort everything: Empty all pennants and keychains onto a table. Group by color, era, or event, and set aside any item with damage for repair before hanging. Checkpoint: if you have more than 12 pennants, plan two walls or a rotation schedule.
- Pick a sun-safe wall: Choose an interior wall away from windows and vents. Measure your widest pennant and mark a level top line with painter's tape. Mistake to avoid: hanging felt pennants in direct sun, which fades dye quickly.
- Flatten and mount pennants: Press each pennant flat under a book for an hour. Attach the top piece first with removable strips or a small nail, then space the rest at least two inches apart. Checkpoint: two attachment points per pennant prevent sagging.
- Set up keychain storage: Mount a key rack or corkboard with hooks two inches apart. Put the Great Lakes Loons State Keychain on a central hook and group smaller rings around it. Mistake to avoid: overloading one hook, which scratches metal and hides shapes.
- Add a stable shelf for small items: Place glass pieces like the Los Pepinillos Picantes del Norte Shot Glass on a level shelf or in a case, not on a hanging rack. Checkpoint: glass belongs on a surface, not suspended.
- Rotate and dust monthly: Swap two or three items every few months. Dust pennants with a low-suction vacuum brush and wipe keychains with a dry cloth. Next step: re-press any lifting adhesive strip immediately after cleaning.
Product facts
- Great Lakes Loons State Keychain: The State Keychain is designed for collectors who pick up memorabilia everywhere they go and want to show off a visit to one of the best parks in Minor League Baseball. Its state shape makes it a strong focal point on a keychain board or fan cave wall, so give it a central hook rather than burying it in a drawer.
- Los Pepinillos Picantes del Norte Shot Glass: The Los Pepinillos Picantes del Norte Shot Glass is a 1.75 oz Copa de la Diversión item tied to the Loons' season-long Latino community identity. If you display it near pennants, keep it on a stable shelf or in a case; its small size and glass material make it a poor candidate for hanging or crowded keychain racks.
- Great Lakes Loons New Era Official Dodger Blue GL 59FIFTY Cap: The New Era Official Dodger Blue GL 59FIFTY Cap is a fitted cap available in sizes 6-7/8 to 8 and made of 100% polyester. A fitted cap holds its shape on a shelf or wall hook, so you can coordinate its dodger blue color with pennant groupings without worrying about adjustable straps.
