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February 1, 2016 crafting

Wood + Leather Basket TUTORIAL

Today’s post combines two unlikely craft supplies into a useful, practical, cute, stylish little basket!

Wood + Leather Basket Tutorial // www.deliacreates.com

Okay…maybe not “stylish”… that’s like what your mom used to say when she’d hold up something your 13 year old self would never ever want to wear while you finger gag yourself, and she’d say, “but it’s so stylish!” (so sorry Mom!)

So, maybe more like…on fleek or snatched…is that what kids are saying these days? Ha! Now, I’m the dorky mom. ;)

Wood + Leather Basket Tutorial // www.deliacreates.com

Well, whatever you want to call it, it’s basically da bomb and it’s a breeze to put together.

Cool beans? …Oh snap, I’m showing my age aren’t I?

Well, what-ever, here’s the 411… ;)

MATERIALS

Wooden box*

Vegetable tan leather strips**

Upholstery tacks

Hammer, pencil, ruler

Paint (optional, I used Americana Decor Deco Art Maxx Gloss paint)

Rotary cutter, self healing mat, quilter’s ruler (optional)

*  You can use any wooden box but my box is actually a shelf! I snatched up this geometric rhombus shelf from Michael’s new Cre8te line. 

** I used the vegetable tan leather belt kit sold on the leather aisle at Michaels.

Wood + Leather Basket Tutorial // www.deliacreates.com

STEP ONE: Prep and paint box.

As I mentioned above, my box is actually a shelf. So, I had to remove the hardware from the back of the shelf so that it would sit level. I also painted the inside black to better match the decor in my house.

Wood + Leather Basket Tutorial // www.deliacreates.com

STEP TWO: Prepare leather straps.

Cut your leather straps to your desired length and width. I cut each of my straps into to 1 inch x 10 inches strips. You can use heavy duty scissors, but I find it’s easiest to use a rotary cutter, self healing mat, and quilter’s ruler if you have those supplies on hand. You may have to make several passes with your rotary cutter to cut through the leather, as it is quite thick.

Wood + Leather Basket Tutorial // www.deliacreates.com

Wood + Leather Basket Tutorial // www.deliacreates.com

STEP THREE: Attach straps.

Pre-measure where you would like the straps to go and mark placement with a pencil. I spaced mine about 4 inches apart, from tack to tack.

Wood + Leather Basket Tutorial // www.deliacreates.com

Placing one end of one of the straps against the side of the basket, hammer in an upholstery tack through the leather and into the wood box. Hammer gently at first as the tack will bend if you go at it too aggressively. It takes a while, but keep hammering until it pierces through the leather, and then you can hammer harder. You may pre-punch a small hole in the leather first if desired.

Wood + Leather Basket Tutorial // www.deliacreates.com

The tack may pop through the other side a little bit. Simply, turn the basket over and hammer from the other side to bend the end into the basket. Be sure that the tack head is supported by your work surface so that the tack gets pressure from both sides and gets sort of stapled in. Repeat with the other side of the handle and the remaining strap.

Touch up paint as needed.

Wood + Leather Basket Tutorial // www.deliacreates.com

That’s it!

Now, your basket is ready to party…

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Fill it with goodies, or supplies…Wood + Leather Basket Tutorial // www.deliacreates.com Wood + Leather Basket Tutorial // www.deliacreates.comOr whatever needs some basket love.

Wood + Leather Basket Tutorial // www.deliacreates.com Wood + Leather Basket Tutorial // www.deliacreates.com

My second basket is still waiting for handles. I’m kind of thinking I might do a handle over top instead…or maybe something entirely different. Planter…fruit bowl…so many fun possibilities! These shelves are so handy. I love them so much I actually got a few more to play around with and maybe some to actually put on the wall! ;) Ha! Go figure.

Wood + Leather Basket Tutorial // www.deliacreates.comInspired to get crafty? Michaels is all about putting your own spin on a project. Whether it’s re-imagining craft supplies or personalizing their new their new Alphabet Soup by Make Market™ line of products.

  • They have a whole collection of of surfaces, letters, frames that come in modern, eclectic or rustic styles. From natural and finished woods, to a variety of metals, resin and patterned styles, the possibilities are endless!
  • If you don’t know where to begin, you can always take a look at some of the fun projects on Michaels.com or the other 49 Makers’ ideas on The Glue String for to see how they personalized their crafts!

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Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Michaels. All materials are from Michaels. All opinions and content are my own. Thank you for supporting brands who support this blog!

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  1. Monica AD says

    February 1, 2016 at 7:10 AM

    I SEW LOVE this!!! :)

    Reply
    • Delia says

      February 1, 2016 at 8:43 AM

      Thank you Monica!

      Reply
  2. Charity says

    February 1, 2016 at 7:22 PM

    I love the combination of the wood, leather, and black. Totally on fleek. ;-)

    Reply
  3. Alexis says

    February 9, 2016 at 10:22 AM

    Love it! I had those shelves in my cart last week, but ended up not getting them. Maybe I need to go back!

    Reply
    • Delia says

      February 16, 2016 at 10:24 AM

      Thanks Alexis…Yes! Before they’re gone! I think I saw them on a deep sale so they must be moving it out of the stores.

      Reply

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