How to Make Faux Leather Notebook Covers with a Cricut
Learn how to make your own faux leather notebook covers with a Cricut. In the video I’ll show you how to personalize the cover with a custom letter or text with heat transfer vinyl to complete this easy faux leather DIY project.
The SVG file for this project is available in my shop here.
You can make this project with the Cricut Maker, Maker 3, Maker 4, Explore Air 2, Explore 3, Explore 4, the Cricut Joy Xtra or any cutting machine that cuts heat transfer (iron on) vinyl. This pattern is too large for the Cricut Joy.
Ready to get started? Let’s dive into the materials and steps!
Step 1: Get the SVG Template
Get the SVG in my Shop
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Step 2: Shop the Supplies
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Compatible Machines✅: Cricut Maker, Cricut Maker 3, Cricut Maker 4, Cricut Explore Air 2, Cricut Explore 3, Cricut Explore 4, Cricut Joy Xtra
Not Compatible Machines❌: Cricut Joy
Blade Used: Standard Fine Point Blade
Cut Setting Used✂️: Faux Leather (Paper Thin) with “More” pressure
- Faux Leather
- Faux Leather of your choice. I love these solids from The Polka Dotted Peach and these solids and these solids from Amazon.
- I used Polka Dotted Peach solids for the photo above: Peach, Vivid Violet, Shocking Pink, California Breeze, and Seafoam.
- Heat Transfer Vinyl
- Whatever you want to use! Heat Transfer Vinyl of your choice. I used Cricut Foil Iron-On and Siser Easyweed in assorted colors.
- Other Project Supplies
- Other Cricut Supplies
- Purple Strong Grip Mat
- Weeding Tool like a Pin Pen or like the one in the Cricut Basic Tool Set
- Cricut EasyPress Mini
- EasyPress Mat, 8×10 size
- Teflon Sheets
- Blue Painters Tape
- Small Curved Scissors
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Step 3: Watch the Video Tutorial
See the full step by step video tutorial
Click the image below to watch the video on my YouTube channel, or click here.
Answers to your questions about making Personalized Notebook Covers with a Cricut
Q: Which Cricut machines will cut faux leather?
A: You can cut faux leather with any of the current Cricut machines because they all cut faux leather with the standard fine point blade included with each machine. For this project you can use the Cricut Maker, Cricut Maker 3, Cricut Maker 4, Cricut Explore 4, Cricut Explore 3, Cricut Explore Air 2, or the Cricut Joy Xtra. This project is too large for the Cricut Joy.
Q: What do I need to press heat transfer vinyl onto faux leather?
A: To press heat transfer vinyl onto faux leather you’ll need a traditional heat press, Cricut EasyPress, or Cricut EasyPress Mini. I used a Cricut EasyPress Mini for this project because it’s great with pressing small projects like earrings, keychains, and accessories.
Q: How do I get the SVG template for this project?
A: Get the SVG file from my SVG Shop here.
Get the SVG in my Shop
Personal or Small Commercial Use Available
Also available in my SVG Shop
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Until next time… and happy creating!
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