How about velcro [bottom section sewed down completely top section loose at one end ] a d ring or key ring with and without keys, shoelace knotted in middle belt buckles, piece of braided fleece, other textured material[suede velvet silky leather etc.] appliqued or sewn small squares of fabric with pictures of dogs, cats, babies, children,families ,etc.]Or other easily identified objects,Boats, cars ,water etc. Diane C.