Make 3 Leather Christmas Ornaments

Make 3 Leather Christmas Ornaments

The holiday season is approaching, and it’s the perfect time to create your own leather Christmas decorations! Simple, elegant, and durable, these handmade ornaments will bring a warm and authentic touch to your tree. It’s also a great DIY activity to do alone, with family, or with children.

In this tutorial, discover three easy-to-make ornaments: the Santa boot, the two-tone Christmas tree, and the stamped tree.

Find the full YouTube video just below. The free downloadable pattern is available in the “Required Materials” section.

Required Materials

• Click here to download the free pattern
• Leather scraps
• Precision knife or cutter
• Hole punch
• Leather glue
• Glue applicator
• Pricking iron, needle and thread
• Silver pen
• File
• Ruler
• Leather lace
• Stamping tools V708 and A98

1. Santa Boot – 9 Steps

1. Cut out the pattern
   Print the boot pattern and cut it cleanly using a precision knife and ruler.
2. Trace the pattern
   Place the pattern on your two pieces of leather and trace the contours with a silver pen.
3. Cut the leather
   Cut both pieces using a cutter or sharp scissors.
4. Punch the hole
   On the rectangular piece (the top of the boot), punch a hole to insert the cord.
5. Mark the alignment guides
   Mark your assembly points to align both parts perfectly.
6. Sand and glue
   Lightly file the bonding area for better adhesion, then apply glue.
7. Glue both pieces together
8. Sew
   Stitch the assembled pieces to strengthen and embellish the ornament.
9. Add the cord
   Thread the cord through the hole and hang your boot on the tree.

2. Two-Tone Christmas Tree – 9 Steps

1. Cut out the pattern
   Print your tree pattern and carefully cut the inside and outside using a precision knife.
2. Trace the inside and outside onto the first piece of leather
   This first leather (here, the black one) will be the front piece.
3. Cut the leather
   Cut the shape using a precision knife and ruler.
4. Trace only the outer shape onto the second leather
   This second leather corresponds to the metallic blue piece seen in the photo.
5. Cut the second piece
   Cut it out using the cutter as well.
6. Punch the hole
   To pass the cord and hang the ornament.
7. Mark the inner zone on the second leather
   This helps you apply the glue neatly.
8. Apply glue and assemble
   Carefully glue the two pieces together.
9. Trim the excess and add the cord
   If the bottom leather overhangs, trim the excess for a clean finish, then add the cord.

3. Stamped Christmas Tree – 6 Steps

1. Trace the outer contour
   Use the same pattern as the two-tone tree and trace its outline onto the leather.
2. Cut the leather
   Cut the shape using a precision knife and ruler.
3. Punch the hole
   Punch the hole for the hanging cord.
4. Lightly moisten the leather
   Use a damp sponge to prepare the leather for stamping.
5. Stamp the leather to create a garland effect
   We used stamping tools V708 and A98 to achieve this pattern.
6. Add the cord
   Insert the cord and hang your stamped leather tree.