Carey Karcher 
Leather goods make excellent gifts, especially if you’re shopping for someone with an artistic bent or someone who loves unique accessories. However, with so many different kinds of leather goods to choose from, it can be hard to know what to buy and what leather shop to get it. Here are creative ways you can use leather products that will make your gift stand out from the rest. Plus, we have some great tips on where you can shop for leather items on the web.
1) Make a Custom Phone Case
This may be a unique idea, but it’s an easy DIY project you can do with your leather goods. Cut the leather into a square shape and use an adhesive spray or glue to attach it to the back of your phone. Then make a design in the center and enjoy your new custom phone case. If you’re feeling extra creative, paint designs on the leather before attaching it to your phone for an extra special touch. You could also print out a photo or image and then cut out around the outside of that photo for an interesting look.
2) Protect Your Tabletop
Leather items like placemats, coasters and napkins are a great way to protect your table top from scratches, spills and other messes. Whether you’re looking for something elegant or rustic, you can find something that will fit your style. For example, our natural leather placemats from our leather shop come in four different colors.
3) Create Beautiful Wall Art
One of the most popular and easiest ways to use leather goods is to turn them into wall art. This can be done in a few different ways, but the easiest is by painting the leather with colorful designs or patterns with acrylic paint. When you are finished, let it dry completely before hanging it on your walls.
4) Fashion a New Purse or Wallet
A leather purse is a timeless accessory that can be used as a statement piece or an everyday essential. You can buy them new or reuse one you already have. Here ways to use a leather purse:
-Use it as your everyday purse, or use it as an additional bag in your collection when you need something big.
-Turn it into a clutch for a night out on the town. Just slip in your phone, some lipstick and cash and you’re ready to go.
5) Upcycle an Old Jacket
Upcycling an old jacket is a great way to reuse a piece of clothing that would otherwise be destined for the trash. Instead of sending it off to the landfill, you can use it for something more.
