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Leather Decal Backpack Restyle

I found this backpack at a local craft store and was amazed at how affordable it was. All it needed was a little sprucing up, and it's now become a great statement piece for spring and all of the exploring it holds. 

Supplies: Backpack, leathers, leather glue.
Pantry Supplies: Scissors, paper, white fabric marker. 

Begin by cutting out patterns in the leather. I chose a gold and bronze leather. For perfect shapes, fold a piece of paper in half and cut out half the pattern. Then, with the leather facing right side down, unfold the paper and trace this pattern onto the back of the leather with a white fabric marker. Once you cut out all of the pieces, begin gluing the pieces in a pattern onto the backpack. 

*You can also find a 40% coupon for this backpack here

Comments

  1. I love the idea of repurposing this backpack. I may buy one and try to put some tribal prints on it!

    www.liveandmoveblog.wordpress.com

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  2. this is super sweet, and I just watched the video below and its so beautiful!
    xo

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  3. I'm loving that, has a cute Moroccan feel to it.

    Zoe x

    http://gypsiesister.blogspot.co.uk

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  4. I always see these plain bags and wonder how to spiffy them up. Very nice.

    Vintagehoneybee.blogspot.com

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  5. Cute idea! -Heidi http://fabricandfrosting.blogspot.no/

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  6. love the metallic leather accents! I could definitely think of a few restyles they would be perfect for :)

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  7. awesome idea, would be great to tote a towel and sunscreen and such to the beach come warmer days too...

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  9. This is a great DIY! It would make a perfect beach bag!

    Kylee at Ropesouls
    http://ropesouls.com

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  10. I have been on the lookout lately for a backpack for summer. Now I know that if I don't find the exact perfect one, there's this way to customize it :)

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  11. Such a fresh and unique update!
    Too talented.

    xoxo
    Juliette Laura
    juliettelaura.blogspot.com

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  12. Just bought myself this bag! I am hoping to paint some hummingbirds or butterflies ;) Thank you soo much for the inspiration! I love your blog!! :)

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  13. Such a fun DIY! I am so obsessed with your blog and all of your creativity!
    Much love,
    Hannah
    http://sweetsweetnoir.net

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  14. You should make me one ;)

    xo Jennifer

    http://seekingstyleblog.wordpress.com

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  15. I love your sprucing it up! Leather accents make everything better~

    Prabal Gurung for Target Giveaway!

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  16. Kinsey! The irony we both have backpack restyles on the same day is so funny. Yours is too cute:)

    -Courtney

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  17. Love the bag. Great :)
    http://www.carmencarrascoblog.blogspot.com

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  18. That's such a great idea!! With a blank canvas of a bag like that, the possibilities ENDLESS!!!! Genius!

    http://www.yeoldeslothbear.com/

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  19. So cool! I love the tribal prints!

    Mary

    http://balancingitblog.com

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  20. such a cool idea!

    xoxo, Oleah
    xthesimplethingsx.blogspot.com

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  21. That's awesome! I work at a Hobby Lobby in Michigan. :)

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