Painted Leather Bracelet D.I.Y.

I'm so excited to share this D.I.Y. with you today! If you love the look of geometric bracelets this season, this one is for you. Emma and I have a deep love for our local leather store and as a result, have a giant stash of leather scraps. This project is fun to create and a great gift idea! 

1-2. Cut strips of leather that are 1-2 inches longer than your wrist size. Mine were about 1.5 inches wide. You can also use high quality faux leather or vinyl for a vegan option. 3. Paint geometric designs. Have fun experimenting! This was my favorite step and I can't wait to paint more. I used this Martha Stewart Paint. It works for many surfaces and is great with leather. It's my new favorite craft paint. 4. Finish off your designs with a second coat of paint and allow to dry. 

Here's what you need to attach a snap to your bracelet. You'll need snap hardware (can find this in any craft store in the sewing section), a hammer, and a hole punch tool. 

5. Put the snap on one side and then use it to measure where you want to punch the hole for your second snap. Follow the instructions on the snap hardware package to attach your snaps. It's super easy once you get the hang of it! 

This is Emma's pretty creation. She used some glitter paint on hers. 

These bracelets make great gifts. They are fun to personalize and make with pals. Have fun creating your own special combination! xo. elsie 

Comments

[Nicola]

Freakin' love it!

[Talia Christine]

Oh my. I love these leather bracelets.

We have about a billion leather scraps right here in the living room. The mister and I have been making tons of little baby moccasins and have lots of leather leftover.

Thanks for the DIY!

♥
Talia Christine
http://taliachristine.blogspot.com

[Emily]

I love all of the leather crafts popping up lately, and I really love this one! So simple! Emma's glitter chevrons are gorgeous!

[shoppingaholic]

Wow, that's so cool!! I love DIY stuff and gonna make it soon. will post a pick. :) I did do a similar DIY project on an old bangle. Wish had time to do more!!

http://www.luxafarianfashion.blogspot.com/2011/10/diy-bangles-inspired-by-graphic-wooden.html

[tinajo]

Looks cute and fun! :-)

[Jo - Lost in the Haze]

These look amazing! I love geometric looking bracelets!

x
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[Julia]

wonderful idea...♥

[Renee]

These are so stinkin cute! I love personalizing things, these are perfect! :)

[Lauren Hairston]

Perfect timing! My third wedding anniversary is coming up and the traditional gifts are leather goods. I'm going to gift myself a bracelet! These are great!

[Mandy @ Miss Indie]

Cute idea! Yet another awesome Christmas gift idea! :]

[The life after]

Such a great idea!!

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[Lindsay @ Delighted Momma]

Love them!! Love the idea of mixing fun colors!

[Julie]

I absolutely love these!! So cute!!

http://julies-thisandthat.blogspot.com/

[Sammy]

I loooove this idea!
Perfect christmas gift for girlfriends

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[Ida May Bueno]

this is such a great DIY! :-) It's so easy and fun to make. :-)

xoxo
ida

[Vanessa Vasconcelos]

beutiful!

kisses from Brazil..

Vanessa

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[Tanya from Dans le Townhouse]

These are great! So pretty, but with a hint of ruggedness. Love that it looks easy, too. I'm all about the easpy-peasy projects.

[Paula]

such a wonderful idea, yet so easy to do!! thanks so much for sharing :)

[fang ting]

This looks like a really fun DIY! I'm already thinking of all the designs for my bracelets!

Fang Ting

[chocarome from chocarome.blogspot.com]

wow, I adore it!

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