In this how-to you will learn how to make a 3D heart keychain. We will guide you through each step, from cutting the leather, to sewing up the keychain. Whether you are a beginner or have already worked with leather, this how-to offers some tips and tricks to enhance your leather working skills. Join us for a relaxing and educational experience and leave with a leather keychain everyone will love.

By the end of this how-to, you will learn:

- How to protect your cutting mat from leather debris

- How to cut leather with a Cricut

- How to glue matching leather templates together

- How to stuff leather

- How to saddle stitch leather

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Supplies featured in this tutorial:

• Red Genuine Leather by Make Market - Item # 10770815
• Snap Hooks by Make Market - Item # 10325098
• Neutral Waxed Thread Pack by ArtMinds - Item # 10691347
• Leather Stitching Needles, 10ct. by Make Market - Item # 10249763
• The Original Poly-fil Premium Fiber Fill Bag, 20oz. - Item # 10509852

Additional Supplies:

• Fiebing's Leathercraft Cement - Item # 10077950
• 12" x 12" Strong Grip Adhesive Cutting Mats, 2ct. by Make Market - Item # 10745569
• Strong Grip Transfer Tape by Make Market - Item # 10718427
• 12" x 12" Light Grip Cutting Mats, 2ct. by Make Market - Item # 10721461
• Artist Tape by Artist's Loft - Item # 10413557
• Cricut
• Cricut Deep Cut Blade & Housing - Item # 10307856
• Cricut Premium Fine Point Blade With Housing - Item # 10581273
• Essentials 12" x 12" Cardstock Paper by Recollections, 100 Sheets - Item # 10340039
• Beeswax by ArtMinds - Item # 10691345
• John Bead Leather 4-in-1 Interchangeable Awl Hole Punching Set - Item # 321964033671659561
• Lighter

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