Try This: Leather Heart Coin Purse
Is it too early for hearts? Spoiler alert: The answer is a decided no. It is never too early...or late...for hearts. And this is the perfect heart project because it only takes about 5 minutes.
Read on for the easy step-by-step.
MATERIALS: 2 Leather Hearts*, Button Stud Closure, Glue, Hole Punch, Craft Knife
*I picked up my pre-cut red leather hearts on my recent trip to Tokyo. You can buy your own, un-dyed pre-cut hearts online, or easily cut out your own from craft leather. I found several, affordable pieces of red leather remnants from Etsy sellers like this one. If you do cut your own, my hearts are each about 3" tall.
ONE: On the back of each heart, apply a small amount of glue along the perimeter leaving an opening about 2" long unglued. As shown, the glue should be applied as mirror images of one another since you're going to sandwich them together.
TWO: Stick the hearts together, and punch a hole through both hearts in the middle of the unglued opening.
THREE: On the front heart, use a craft knife or box cutter to cut a small slit below the hole.
FOUR: Screw the button stud closure on through the hole in the back heart. Enjoy!
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Stop. Just stop. You are killing me with your awesomeness. Seriously Mandy, you may be one of my new favorite blogs. I am always blown away by what you create. I look forward to opening up your posts every time!
ReplyDeleteRed + heart + leather = instant Anna love :D
ReplyDeleteI just don't know where to find leather though :(
Have you tried Etsy? Lots of supply sellers on Etsy offer fabric samples and remnants for really cheap prices. Local craft stores also offer craft leather (usually about 8x11 or smaller) in limited colors like browns and black.
DeleteOld leather jackets, purses, etc. If you don't have some check out a thrift or resell shops - often great buys there. Always keep your leftover pieces for future leather projects.
Deleteoh my jesus ponies, yes! now to start looking for leather too.
ReplyDeleteHahaha. What are jesus peonies? Thanks!
DeleteUsing a metal or favourite sturdy button would look nice too! Use 2-buttons: a decorative shank for going through the slit and a flat sew through for the back of the heart to anchor the shank button too.
ReplyDeleteThat's a great idea since it seems these little button studs can be hard to come by.
DeleteThis is so dang cute i can hardly stand it.
ReplyDeleteHaha, Mercedes! Thanks!
Deletelove, love, love - just so cute!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Grace! Isn't it funny how the simplest things can be so cute?!
DeleteThis is so cute Mandy! Just pinned! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Stephanie!
DeleteLove this! So adorable, I would love to see this in keychain form!!!
ReplyDeleteMelissa
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Thanks so much, Melissa! I imagine you could just add a little grommet and chain it up. What a great idea!
DeleteWhat a cute project! I love it so much that I decided to feature it in our roundup of Valentine's Day crafts! Check it out here: http://www.favecraftsblog.com/heart-crafts-valentines-day/
ReplyDeleteHave a great day!
Thanks so much, Julia! You created a great round-up!
DeleteThat's so cute- what a great girlfriend valentine! Thanks so much, I'll be linking.
ReplyDeleteHi, Rachel. Thanks so much! I can't wait for the link!
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