DIY Leather Vase Wrap

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Did you see my post a couple of weeks ago about the new totes for the Cricut EasyPress and EasyPress 2 machines? They’re a game changer if you craft on the go, teach classes, or get together to craft with friends. You can pack up the EasyPress and the needed accessories in an EasyPress tote, throw it over your shoulder, and have everything you need no matter where you are! If you love to craft with friends, I’ve got a fun project for your next get together: a DIY leather vase wrap. This would be a fun Mother’s Day, bridal shower, or girl’s night craft idea … and it’s super simple to make even for those that are amateur crafters.

To make a leather vase wrap, you’ll need a piece of leather or faux leather and metallic foil iron on in a coordinating color. I chose a monotone color palette but the shiny metallic adds a fun element and will show the image well. If you want something a bit bolder, the sky’s the limit on color choices.

I’m going to explain how to create this vase wrap in Cricut Design Space but if it sounds at all complicated, don’t worry! You can use the vase wrap that I created and edit it in any way you like. Just click on this vase wrap link to take you to the project.

If you’d like to create your own, let me show you how simple it is.

To create the format in Cricut Design Space, add a square, unlock {click on the padlock symbol} to alter the size, and pull the edges to create a rectangle. I created a ten inch by three inch rectangle to fit a fairly standard vase but you’ll want to measure your vase to figure out the size you need.

To create the holes for lacing, add quarter inch circles along one edge, select them and center horizontally, then duplicate the whole batch for the other side.

To turn the circles into holes, use the slice tool. I had to do one circle at a time but if you figure out a way to do them all as a batch, let me know {wink}! To slice them, select the circle and the background, click slice, then drag the circle out of the project and delete it.

To lace the vase wrap, you can use ribbon or tulle if you want a softer look but otherwise create the lace by making a narrow rectangle, about a quarter inch wide and at least eleven and a half inches long. If you want to be able to tie a bow, you’ll have to make it longer and you’ll need to cut it on an extended cutting mat.

To finish creating the vase wrap, add text or a design to the front by inserting an image or creating your own with text and shapes.

Then send it to the Cricut Maker to create!

Don’t forget to mirror the text or image and change the materials in between mats.

To cut the leather or faux leather, you’ll want to use a strong grip mat, place the smooth side down, and move the star wheels to the side. A note: I don’t always move the star wheels. If you’re not worried about possibly having some markings on the leather, you can leave them in place to hold the leather down while cutting.

To cut the metallic iron on foil, place it shiny side down on a standard grip mat.

Once cut, apply the iron on to the front of the leather vase wrap. Check the heat guide for the materials you’re using. I set the Cricut EasyPress 2 to 255 degrees and tested it first with scraps of the materials before applying it to the vase wrap.

Press for thirty seconds. For this project, you don’t need to heat it on the back side.

If the leather sticks to the bottom of the EasyPress 2, simply peel it off with tweezers then do a cold peel of the iron on lining.

I often grab the small Cricut EasyPress 2 for little projects but for this vase wrap or any leather project, it would be better to use the large Cricut EasyPress 2 so it can cover the entire project while heating. This will prevent lines or discoloring on the vase wrap.

To attach the vase wrap, insert the lace through the holes and lace it up like you would with a shoe. It’s easiest to begin lacing before you slide it over the vase and then tighten it around the vase.

This colorful leather vase wrap has such a clean, modern look …

… and adds a really sweet personalized element to a bouquet of flowers.

If you haven’t used iron on heat transfer on leather before, it also opens up some great possibilities for crafting.

Experiment with different mediums for iron on … you’ll be amazed at what you can do with it! It adheres so well on wood {and gives a much different, flatter look than vinyl}, and can be used on cardstock, chipboard and so many other unique base materials.