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Add leather to your jewelry
Perfect for fall, these on-trend earrings also make great gifts!

Posted by Terry R. Published See Terry R.'s 7 projects »
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  • How to make a pair of leather earrings. Leather Leaf Earrings - Step 1
    Step 1

    Die cut leaves from leather scraps with the Sizzix Big Shot.

  • How to make a pair of leather earrings. Leather Leaf Earrings - Step 2
    Step 2

    Trim the stems and punch holes in the top of the leaves.

  • How to make a pair of leather earrings. Leather Leaf Earrings - Step 3
    Step 3

    Gather the rest of the materials.

  • How to make a pair of leather earrings. Leather Leaf Earrings - Step 4
    Step 4

    Slide a bead on a headpin and make half a wrapped loop. Slide onto the chain and wrap the loop. Repeat with six beads on each chain.

  • How to make a pair of leather earrings. Leather Leaf Earrings - Step 5
    Step 5

    Here are the finished chains. I used copper chain, headpins and dark red glass beads.

  • How to make a pair of leather earrings. Leather Leaf Earrings - Step 6
    Step 6

    Attach the chain to the leaf with a jump ring and close.

  • How to make a pair of leather earrings. Leather Leaf Earrings - Step 7
    Step 7

    Use another jump ring to attach the ear wire to the first jump ring. This allows the leaf to hang correctly. These earrings are easy personalize by choosing a different color or type of leather or different beads and findings.

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