DIY leather wreath - Jennifer Rizzo

Hi everyone! It’s Angela from Number Fifty-Three and I’m especially excited to be back sharing this leather wreath with you all this month!

I discovered bags of scrap leather at my local craft store over a year ago and I have been obsessed since. It’s just such a unique medium to create with and I am always thrilled with my final results.

In the corner, a vintage desk sits beside a blue-framed mirror. A vase with dried flowers complements a wooden chair with a pillow, while a piece of weathered wood leans against the wall. Above, a unique leather wreath adds an extra touch of charm.

I frequently choose leather in place of fabric or book pages when crafting.

A leather wreath crafted from folded, multicolored fabric strips in shades of brown, blue, and beige, elegantly hung with a dark string.

Leather scraps have the most gorgeous textures and colors.

Close-up of stacked colorful leather swatches, resembling a leather wreath, primarily in shades of blue, brown, and beige, with textures visible.

Plus, it is surprisingly easy to work with.

A blue frame mirror reflects a stylish leather wreath. Below, a small table holds pom-pom flowers in a vase and white decorative objects.

Would you like to create a scrap leather wreath, too? You only need a few supplies: scrap leather (I used 2-3 one pound bags), a square cookie cutter for tracing (mine was 2 3/8″), pen, scissors, wire, wire cutter and leather cording.

A circular wreath crafted from layers of folded felt pieces in brown, gray, tan, and blue hues intertwines with touches of leather. It's elegantly suspended by a string against a muted gray surface.

Close-up of various textured and colored leather swatches, arranged vertically in a row like segments of a leather wreath, featuring brown, beige, blue, and black hues.

Start out by tracing and cutting out the squares of leather. I cut out 90-100. I then created a template and punched two holes opposite each other on each square of leather. Next, fold each piece of leather in half and thread it onto a length of wire. (Note: I created a loop at one end to hold the leather pieces in place.) The leather must be tightly packed onto the wire. Once you fill the wreath close the wire. The leather pieces will be random looking, but for a more precise and uniform look, spin each leather piece so the folded side is facing out.