DIY Leather Cuff

I love jewelry and probably have too much, but these were so much fun to make.  These leather cuffs were quite inexpensive and really easy to make.

I bought a piece of soft brown leather and cut it into 1 inch strips.  Using blue painters tape, I taped off patterns on the leather.  On one I simply did thin stripes on an angle and then on the other I made a simple chevron inspired pattern.  On both I used metallic paint (Martha Stewart Craft Paint) and one even sports the color of the season, mint green.

When the paint was dry I removed the tape.  Then I measured my wrist for the desired length and cut the leather with scissors.

For the closure I used just simple metal snaps (5/8" Dritz Heavy Duty Snap Fasteners, made for denim and fleece) that purchased from the fabric store.  All you need is a hammer to attach them to the leather.  Instructions and the setting tools are included in the package.

My daughter is loving them as well and has already requested that I make some more in other colors.
I'm thinking a little you tube DIY video might need to go with this one.  Any thoughts?  Or would this maybe even be a fun DIY workshop event?


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