It’s much more exciting to find or create personalised and timeless gifts for your loved ones instead of gifting regular ready-made items. However, it can be challenging to find perfectly unique gifts for birthdays. So why not consider creating a DIY gift for your close ones?
DIY leather crafted gifts ooze style and grace and look better than regular and repetitive birthday presents. Furthermore, they’re comparatively easier to craft as leather is relatively easy to handle. Leather is also inexpensive if you opt for veg tanned or faux versions. Here’s a complete list of DIY leather projects to inspire you to create personalised birthday gifts for your friends and family.
Thoughtful birthday gifts for her
Here are ultra unique gifts for her birthday -
Artisans’ DIY Leather pencil pot Kit
A personalised and unique gift like this will surely catch her by surprise. This is an especially thoughtful gift after the pandemic when our homes have become our study and work places.
Here’s how to make a leather pencil pot holder for her office or study desk -
You’ll need-
- Artisans’ DIY leather pencil holder kit
The kit contains -
- Pre-cut veg tanned leather
- Waxed threads
Since the leather comes pre-cut, you only have to align the holes and sew them together using the leather needle and the waxed threads. The holes for the pencils and pens are already cut out from the design, so you don’t have to worry about measuring and cutting them. Artisans also offers multiple personalisation options for this gift. You can choose between gold, silver and no foil embossing for this kit.
Step by step instructions here:
DIY Leather hair bows
DIY leather hair bows are easy to craft and perfect for beginners who want to gift something special to their significant other. Hair bows are never going out of style. These handmade little gifts for her will surely melt her heart.
You’ll need-
- Scissors
- Hot glue
- Leather strips
- Hair clips
Cut the leathers into small strips, and keep the length as long as you want the hair bow to be. Using scissors, trim the edges at a sloping angle. Now, glue the ends of the leather strip to the backside and use hot glue or craft glue. The sloping cuts will help you quickly pinch down the leather strips to give it a distinct hairbow design. Wrap another small piece of leather around the pinch to complete the procedure. Hot glue a hair clip to the strip, and your handmade birthday gift is ready. You can even turn this into personalised birthday gifts for her by creating intricate designs on the leather using a hot glue gun and glitter.
Unique birthday gifts for him
Here are some super unique gifts for his birthday -
Artisans DIY Leather pen case kit.
A leather pen case that holds a single pen sounds like an unusual birthday gift for everyone. Combine this gift with a leather tablet holder, it can become one of the best birthday hampers for the special man in your life. The avid tablet users can use the pen case to store the stylus pens of the tablets. And, with the Artisans kit, you can craft it easily without any hassle.
You’ll need-
- Artisans DIY leather pen case kit
The kit includes-
- Pre-cut veg tanned leather
- Waxed threads
- Clamps
- Microfibre cloths
This is one of the easiest leather birthday crafts. The kit contains a single leather piece with holes. Lightly fold the leather to shape it into a pen case. After that, align the holes and use the clamps to hold them in place. Artisans also allow you to personalise the pen case using gold and silver embossing. Use microfibre cloths to prevent unnecessary scratches on the leather during the crafting process. Stitch the sides together using the waxed threads, and your birthday gift for him is ready.
Step by step guide here:
DIY Leather tablet holders
Full-sized tablets and attachable keyboards have replaced the need to carry hefty laptops for some people. If your significant other is one of those people, you can gift him a DIY leather tablet holder to make it easier for them to carry and store his devices. A simple DIY leather tablet holder will be one of the most thoughtful birthday gifts for him.
You’ll need-
- Leather
- Suede
- Stitching wheel
- Leather needle
- Waxed threads
- Hot glue
Mesure the tablet and use those dimensions to cut out the leather fabric slightly bigger than those measurements. This slight alteration will make sure the tablet fits snuggly in the case. Cut the leather and carefully trim the edges. Since we want a tight fit, we can’t use the inverted sewing technique from the previous example. Use the stitching tools to mark where the holes will be made. Before we proceed to the next step, hot glue the suede lining to the underside of the leather piece. This lining will protect the screen from scratching. Finally, stitch all the sides of the holder to complete the handmade gift.
Best birthday presents for Dad
Here are extraordinarily unique gifts for your dad’s birthday -
Artisans DIY leather glass case
A DIY leather glass case is an essential item with an elegant touch. Your dad can use it to carry his everyday glasses or even his favourite sunglasses.
You’ll need-
- Artisans DIY leather glasses case DIY kit
The kit includes-
- Italian veg-tanned leather
- Clamps
- Microfiber cloths
- Waxed threads
Two large pre-cut leather pieces are included in the kit- one for the body and the other for the closing flap. Use the clamps to hold the leather pieces in place while you stitch them using the waxed threads. That’s it. Your DIY leathercraft is ready for gifting.
DIY leather ottoman
If you’re looking for leather birthday presents for dad, look no further. Leather ottomans are the perfect birthday gift for your dad as he can use them to laze around during his off days. However, this DIY project is for those people who’ve some previous experience with woodworking.
You’ll need-
- Wooden planks
- Cushion or foam lining
- Leather
- Hammer
- Nails
- Wood staplers
- Leather needles
- Waxed threads
- Glue
Use the wooden planks to create the skeletal structure for your leather ottoman. It’s okay if the wood doesn’t look attractive since it’ll be covered with leather. Attach these planks using a strong adhesive. After the glue sets, nail the planks using a hammer to secure them in their place. Cover the entire surface of the wooden structure with glue and paste the foam or the cushion lining on the top. Staple the excess material to the bottom of the crate.
Stitch the leather covering using the dimension of the wooden/foam structure. Use the sewing technique mentioned in the DIY tote bag project to hide the stitches and the seams. Pull the leather covering on top of the ottoman and staple any excess leather to the underside of the crate. Your DIY leather ottoman birthday gift is ready for your dad.
Birthday gifts for mum
Here are aesthetically unique gifts for your mum’s birthday -
Artisans DIY Leather plant hanger
There’s no better gift for mothers obsessed with home decor than a leather plant hanger. These leather hangers add earth colours to her living rooms and will sync with the soft colours of the furniture. Leather hangers also add a certain elegance to your everyday plant pots.
You’ll need-
- Artisans DIY leather plant hanger kit
The kit contains-
- Pre-cut Italian leather
- Clamps
- Waxed threads
- Leather ropes
Take out all the items included in the compact Artisans kit and lay it out on your workstation. There are 7 pieces of leather included in the kit; one leather base for the plant pot, and 6 leather strips. Locate the holes on each leather strip and align them with the leather base. Use the clamps provided in the kit to hold them down to make it easier for you to stitch them. Now, use a leather needle to sew these pieces together. Lastly, tie the leather rope to the ends of the leather strips to complete your birthday crafting project for your mother.
DIY Leather basket
Depending on the size, the DIY leather basket can be one of the more versatile and meaningful birthday gift ideas for your mum. It’s also one of the easiest DIY projects on the list.
You’ll need-
- Leather
- Glue
- Clamps
Cut the leather piece into multiple smaller strips. Arrange the strips to create a weave pattern. After the base of the basket is completed, start pulling the edges while maintaining the same pattern to shape the basket. Keep using hot glue at every step to secure the pattern in place. After the basket is complete, you’ll notice the excess leather protruding out of the opening. Cut the extra material to finish the leather basket birthday gift for your mother’s birthday.
Personalised birthday gifts for best friend
Gorgeously unique gifts for your best friend’s birthday -
Artisans’ DIY Leather candle holder kit
Most of the DIY projects mentioned in the list are for you to create birthday gifts for friends. But, to mix things up a bit, here’s a DIY leather gift to kick start your best friend’s DIY journey.
You’ll need-
- Artisans DIY leather candle holder kit
The kit contains
- Pre-cut Italian leather
- Waxed threads
- Free keyring
- Detailed instruction booklet
The manual contains detailed guidelines on making easy DIY leather candle holders. As mentioned earlier, you have to align the holes and stitch them. Moreover, the kit comes with a complimentary keyring for your friend.
DIY Leather tote bags
Tote bags have become an essential utility for women who are always on the move. You can use Tote bags to hold groceries, books, laptops, purses, etc. On this birthday, gift a leather bag to make their day.
You’ll need-
- Leather
- Wood malle
- Clamps
- Scissors
- Leather glue
- Leather stitches
- Small rivets
- Waxed threads
- Pliers.
- Groove tool
- Stitching wheel
Start by getting the dimensions and the measurements for the tote bags from any online website. Now, cut the leather piece accordingly. Before stitching the sides, use the groove tool to create the crease on the sides of the leather piece. Then, use the stitching wheel to mark the area where it’ll be sewn. Apply the glue to creases and clamp it down. Remember, the wrong side of the tote bag should be facing outside during the entire process. Use the mallet and pins to make the holes. Use the leather needle and the waxed threads to stitch the sides together. Once they’re stitched, turn the bag inside out.
You can add leather scrap to the outside of the bag to make it look more appealing. Or, you can create additional leather pockets by sewing them on. Finally, stitch the straps to the bag’s opening to complete the DIY project. You can even personalise the tote bag with etching or embossing her initials on the bag if you want.
Final words on Birthday Gifts
No matter how well you wrap the gifts, the store-bought ones will always fall short in front of the thoughtful handmade gifts. Artisans’ unique handmade leather products help you easily create DIY birthday gifts for your loved ones. You also can gift the Artisans craft kits to encourage them to start their DIY journey.
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