Cute Easy Scrap Leather Projects for Kids

Leather is a super cool material; it's trendy, stylish, durable and easy to work with. I've gathered this collection of 45 awesome leather craft ideas to inspire you.

Many of these simple leather DIYs use the smallest scraps or repurposed leather, making them very affordable crafts.

Why Craft with Leather?

It makes hand-crafted gifts look expensive.
Handmade leather home decor items will last.
Leather is a naturally stylish material.
It's versatile and can look sophisticated or Boho.
Leather can be carved, painted, moulded and stamped.
It doesn't fray, so there is no need to hem it.
The material can be glued or stitched.
Leather is easy to cut.
Small leather touches can enhance other crafts and DIYs.

Examples of how leather can enhance other crafts include adding handles to wooden chopping boards or upcycled cookie tins and pulls to mini drawers.

Leather looks good when used with wood crafts and denim upcycles.

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What Leather To Use and Where To Get It

It doesn't matter whether you use faux leather or genuine leather. Many fake leather pieces are so good that it's hard to tell the difference between them.

If you're a vegan or more concerned about being environmentally friendly, it's better to use faux leather. You can enhance your green credentials when using genuine leather by using upcycled and repurposed leather.

Upcycle and repurpose leather from clothing, such as jackets, bags, and belts, to even old leather sofas. Leather is one of those materials that can age well. It comes in different thicknesses and softness, so make sure you use the right leather for your crafts.

Craft stores sell faux leather in a range of colours and sizes. Often this is very soft.
Thrift stores (charity shops) are a good source for leather to repurpose and upcycle, both natural and faux.
Check out dumpsters too! You can get a lot of material from a dumped old leather sofa.
Many leather stores sell scraps at a reasonable price. Bags of real leather scraps can be bought from online stores. Often they are sold by weight.

Upcycled Leather Boho DIY Vase

Scrap leather from an old sofa was used to create this Boho vase. The post includes a tutorial to make these gorgeous giant flowers.

Woven Leather Bench

Leather adds warmth and style to any room, so why not add a nice woven leather bench to your entryway to spruce up your space? It's easy to make and comfortable.

Faux Fall Leaves On Gold Branches

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A lovely decoration for the mantle with leather leaves. Also, a good way to use up those small scraps from other leather crafts.

How To Make Indoor Recycled Hanging Planters

Macrame like leather hanging planters. So easy to make, no sewing and no knots just some clever leather cutting. You will also find a denim version with these upcycled leather crafts.

DIY leather plant pot holder

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A perfect match of natural leather and plants, an easy step by step tutorial.

Gorgeous Painted Leather Pen Pot

Upcycle an old faux leather handbag into some colourful leather pen pots to add a unique look to your desk. These would also make a lovely handmade gift idea.

Easy Valentine Heart Key Chain

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If you have any red leather scraps, use them to make this cute Valentine's keychain.

Leather Cord Organizers

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All you need are the smallest scraps of leather to make this handy cord tidy.

Leather Tassel

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Another fun thing to make from leather scraps is tassels, They are very easy to make too!

DIY Leather and Wood Mail Organizer

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Just a few tools and supplies to make this DIY Leather and Wood Mail Organizer. Perfect for hanging on the end of a counter or putting on your desk.

Leather Cocktail Stirrers DIY

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How about some cute leather cocktail stirrers to complement the leather coasters.

Personalize Leather Luggage Tags

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These handmade leather luggage tags are easy to make, and the best part is you can make them using your favourite travel or family photos, or even your kids' artwork.

Woven Leather Napkin Rings

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Woven leather napkin rings will add a stylish touch to any holiday table settings.

DIY Leather Mouse Pad

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Add a bit of class to your desk with a leather mouse pad.

Easy DIY Leather Tassel Keychain

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Another leather tassel, this one is used as a keychain. I think they would also make great zip pulls on bags too.

DIY Leather Mason Jar Mugs

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Turn a mason jar into a mug with one of these cute leather crafted holders.

Leather Cuff Bracelets

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Learn how to upcycle, engrave and paint leather to create these unique cuff bracelets.

Simple DIY Leather iPad Sleeve

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Combine this tutorial with some of the others that show you how to paint and emboss leather and you'll be able to make a wonderful handmade gift.

DIY Leather Bookmark

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An easy upcycled homemade gift idea. This leather craft also shows you how to stain leather scraps.

DIY Leather No Sew Travel Pouch

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The tutorial uses vegan (faux) leather, but there is no reason you can't repurpose real leather to make this handy pouch.

Leather Catchall Tutorial

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I need one of these on my bedside table to catch all my jewellery, hair ties and other bits and pieces at the end of the day. Can be made with faux or repurposed leather.

Leather Tassel Earrings

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More leather tassels these ones are made into colourful trendy earrings.

DIY Leather Pencil Case

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This would also make a great make-up brush roll too. A great idea for repurposing leather pieces.

How to make a DIY leather bound notebook

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What is more timeless and classic than a leather-bound journal?! Perfect for business, as a gift or even just as a scribble pad to keep at home.

Another excellent material to craft is clay; check out these adult air dry clay DIYs.

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