They were so heavy. All I wanted to do was take them out, but I couldn't.
Why?
I loved them. My earrings that is.
I loved to wear earrings but they really made my ears hurt. I learned early in my ear piercing years that I had super sensitive ears.
Sensitive enough that most of the earrings I wore made my ears sore. It really stunk.
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I could only wear really lightweight earrings.
That meant I spent most of my youth in studs or small diamond earrings. No fun dangles or bangles. Nope, just simple earrings. And even some of these hurt my ears.
But then I discovered faux leather earrings. It might have been the best day of my life.
For the first time, I could wear BIG earrings without want to chop my ears off after a couple of hours. These faux leather earrings really dangle!! But they are so lightweight you can barely feel them.
Why?
I loved them. My earrings that is.
I loved to wear earrings but they really made my ears hurt. I learned early in my ear piercing years that I had super sensitive ears.
Sensitive enough that most of the earrings I wore made my ears sore. It really stunk.
This post contains affiliate links to products I recommend. I do make a portion off any you may purchase. See full disclosure here.
I could only wear really lightweight earrings.
That meant I spent most of my youth in studs or small diamond earrings. No fun dangles or bangles. Nope, just simple earrings. And even some of these hurt my ears.
But then I discovered faux leather earrings. It might have been the best day of my life.
For the first time, I could wear BIG earrings without want to chop my ears off after a couple of hours. These faux leather earrings really dangle!! But they are so lightweight you can barely feel them.
After making my first pair with the Cricut Maker about a year ago, I couldn't stop.
It has become quite the addiction.
Making your own leather earrings is so easy and quick. Especially if you have a cutting machine.
It has become quite the addiction.
Making your own leather earrings is so easy and quick. Especially if you have a cutting machine.
Faux Leather Earring SVG
Making your own jewelry doesn't have to cost a fortune. You can find inexpensive but great quality products online. Etsy is a great place to search for faux leather.
Remember you can stock up for different holidays. It is a good idea to buy several months before since stocks can get low fast.
- Faux Leather from Pretty In Pink Supply Co.
- Ear Wires
- Jump Rings
- Patriotic Earring Cut files - Scroll to the bottom to download for free
- Cutting machine - I use the Cricut Maker
The traditional teardrop shape earrings and probably the most downloaded. But adding a fun twist like these start cutouts.
Or you can try the leaf shaped earrings as well. Layering these shapes makes a fun way to try different patterns and prints especially during the holidays.
PLUS, they aren't heavy. They are so lightweight even with 2 or 3 layers of leather.
When you download the free SVG file you'll get the traditional teardrop and teardrop star cut out, leaf layers, stars and stripes cut outs and arrows.
Each of these cut outs could be used for everyday earrings or paired with holiday prints.
To download the free faux leather earring svg, simply click the button below.
You can than download the files and start cutting.
Once you've made your first pair, you may never go back to regular earrings again.
And if you are like me, your ears will thank you.
This cut file comes as a free SVG cut file, but you can also grab the 4th of July earring SVG, PNG, JPEG, EPS and DXF in our Sew Simple Etsy shop.
Can you cut these with the Explore Air 2?
ReplyDeleteUse the deep cut blade and you can for sure!
DeleteThis fun and simple project may have just tipped the scales on my purchase of a cricut ;)
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