How to Make Faux Leather Earrings with a Cricut Maker

[@nahnisjourney1406]

Other crafters are referring to you as they do tutorials on faux leather crafts. Your videos come up when doing a search for faux leather crafts. Thanks for sharing.

[@debfrancis2166]

I'm ready to make my earrings after watching several of your videos. Thanks for the inspiration to do so.

[@AmyRomeu]

I'm so glad to hear you've enjoyed my tutorials! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. I appreciate you!

[@47bettie]

Thank you Amy for this great video it has been very helpful! Liz 😊

[@AmyRomeu]

I'm so glad you found it valuable, Liz! Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment!

[@47bettie]

@@AmyRomeu You're very welcome!🙂

[@haleyndj0105]

that's pretty cool! I've had my Explore Air 2 since Christmas, and I'm still blown away by what these can do!!

[@AmyRomeu]

Cricut machines really are amazing! I'm so glad you like this project. Thanks for watching.

[@haleyndj0105]

@@AmyRomeu not a problem! 😊

[@cindyb9288]

Cute cute.. Thankyou very much Amy for your information

[@AmyRomeu]

It's my pleasure to share, Cindy! Thank you for taking the time to comment!

[@carliandmarkpascale9147]

Dear Amy, I found your channel by chance and I'm so happy! I have the Cricut maker and I feel intimidated to use it, but after watching few of your tutorials I feel encouraged to make some beautiful earrings. Carli

[@AmyRomeu]

Hi, Carli! Thank you so much for your comment! I'm so excited to hear you feel encouraged to start playing with your Maker! I can't wait to see what you create. If you have any questions, feel free to ask. I'm always happy to help.

[@Jenniferatcreativeartspark]

Oh, now I gotta go be brave! I’ve had some Cricut leather for about a year now, but I have been afraid to cut it. Thanks so much for your videos!

[@AmyRomeu]

Yay! I'm glad you are feeling encouraged. I can't wait to see what you make! If you're on Facebook, please come join my free crafting group where we share our work and learn from each other. It's called Getting Crafty with Amy Romeu. Hope to see you in there!

[@lynnbehnke6910]

I've been making jewelry for years, but I learned something new. Thank you.

[@AmyRomeu]

Thank you for your comment, Lynn! I'm so glad you enjoyed this video.

[@kenlisacampbell1711]

Amy, I just want to thank you! I got an explore air 2 for Christmas, and, thanks to you, have made some awesome earrings!!! You are a FANTASTIC teacher! Your tutorials are so easy to follow. Happy New Year!!!

[@AmyRomeu]

Thank you so much, I really appreciate your kind words. I’m so glad you are making earrings with your new Cricut!

[@BlessedbyGod1169]

I so Love your channel, everything is explained so well which makes it easy to follow. Thank you for sharing your craft ❤️🙏🏽

[@AmyRomeu]

Hi, Dana! Thank you so much for your comment. I'm so glad you found this video helpful. That means so much to me.

[@tlynn1963]

Thank you Amy!! Always a pleasure watching your videos. For some reason when I use the faux leather thing setting it only cuts once. I will give it another go! Have a blessed day!

[@AmyRomeu]

Thank you so much for your comment! If your faux leather setting isn't cutting twice, you can see why and make an adjustment in the custom material settings menu. Let me know if you need help with that and I'll walk you through it. :)

[@nahnisjourney1406]

Very NICE!!!👍🏽

[@ShoryoTombo]

I am really loving all your tutorials. My first weekend off from working at the hospital and enjoying binge watching while drinking wine. I did try to order this particular pattern but it was out of stock. However, I am going to get a different pattern and create this on the next weekend off I get (two weeks from now...lol)

[@AmyRomeu]

Hi, thank you so much your comment. Binge watching videos while drinking wine sounds fantastic! :) I hope you get a break from work soon and get some crafting time in! Thanks for watching. :)

[@cathyjohnson6732]

This video really helped me and I. Loved how my earrings turned out. Thank you.

[@AmyRomeu]

Thanks for your comment, Cathy! I'm so happy you found this video helpful! I can't wait to hear about what else you create!

[@cathyjohnson6732]

@@AmyRomeu I’ll send you some pictures of the ones I made in email. I can’t find the one for the wood cross. Can you please send me the KZbin link? Thank you.

[@MariLaOrgullosa]

What a great video. Thank you!

[@AmyRomeu]

I"m so glad you liked it! Thanks for your comment!

[@MariLaOrgullosa]

I just came back here to tell you that I finally had the courage to make my first pair of earrings. Thank you so much ❤

[@AmyRomeu]

@@MariLaOrgullosa I love hearing that! Thank you for telling me. ❤️

[@leahburns855]

Thank you so much, Amy! Extremely helpful 👏🏻

[@AmyRomeu]

Hi, Leah! Thank you for your comment! I am so happy my videos are helpful to you. That makes my day.

[@angelahathaway5581]

Thanks Amy! You are a great teacher. I appreciated your step by step approach.

[@AmyRomeu]

Thank you for your comment, Angela! I really appreciate the kind words. I love teaching and sharing. Thank you again. :)

[@vakhbod100]

Thanks for this awesome tutorial

[@AmyRomeu]

Thanks for your comment! I'm glad you found this video helpful. :)

[@Meggggomyeggo]

Tip! You can take some clear nail polish to “seal” the jump ring :)

[@AmyRomeu]

That's a great tip, Megan! Thanks!

[@Ladivaefi]

Just started watching your channel yesterday and they are awesome! Thank you!

[@AmyRomeu]

Hi, welcome! Thank you so much! I'm so glad you are enjoying the videos!

[@joyceclark2181]

Thank you so much for all the information that is throughout your video. Do I have to purchase double sided faux leather when I make earrings? I also purchased the earring hooks that doesn't need a jump ring. I had to go on Amazon to get them. I can't wait to make me a pair for tomorrow.

[@AmyRomeu]

Hi, Joyce! Thank you for your comment! You don't need double sided faux leather to make earrings. I recommend using single sided when cutting with a Cricut. You can put a back on the earrings which helps make them look more finished - I have another video about four ways to put a back on faux leather earrings that you'll find helpful! Also, that's great that you are using hooks that don't need jump rings. I use those a lot myself! I can't wait to see your earrings! :)

[@joyceclark2181]

@@AmyRomeu I had a chance to watch that video and it was so helpful. I can't wait to try them. Where do you recommend that I get my faux leather from? I purchased a earring making kit some time ago that I had to use little template to hand cut my earrings and it came with some faux leather. I am loving all of the different patterns that you use.

[@erinlucier9349]

YaY Amy !! Such a great tutorial. Thanks

[@AmyRomeu]

Thank you so much, Erin! I’m glad you liked it.

[@reneepaiz9574]

Thank u kindly.

[@AmyRomeu]

My pleasure, Renee! thank you for taking the time to comment. :)

[@braxtonlee8551]

These are nice and mine turned out great👍

[@AmyRomeu]

Thanks for your comment! So glad you love them!

[@yvonnetucker1416]

THANK YOU LADY

[@AmyRomeu]

You're welcome, Yvonne!

[@debbiecarolla7511]

great tutorials

[@AmyRomeu]

Thank you so much, Debbie! I'm glad you find them helpful!

[@user-mz6db3ul3p]

Ive looked but can't seem to find the best sizing for SVG earrings. It seems when I load my svg files they cut larger then I want but not sure how small to go with them. Is there a standard height size? Love your videos they are amazing :)

[@AmyRomeu]

Hi, Cori! Thanks for your message. All of my earring SVGS should import into Design Space at the correct and optimal size. But for other earrings, I actually go more by width than height. I like to size earrings in the 1 inch to 1.1 inch width range, sometimes a little wider but never wider than 1.5 inches. Then I let the height fall where it may. I hope that helps. :)

[@user-mz6db3ul3p]

@@AmyRomeu Hi Amy, thanks for your reply, and yes that does help me. I am new to earring making so I am trying different designs and files. Oh and BTW....I'm hooked. LOL

[@sarahsworld-2240]

Love the earrings but what sizes were both them please such a perfect size if u can let me know that be great so cute 🥰

[@AmyRomeu]

Hi, Sarah! I don't remember offhand. You can download the free earring SVGs and bring them into your design program. They will be the correct size and you can see the measurements there. :)

[@Belindasdiys]

Thank you so much for the tutorial 😊

[@AmyRomeu]

Thank you for your comment - I'm so glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@jackmeh3817]

Mine are awesomme

[@AmyRomeu]

Glad to hear it, thanks for your comment!

[@qfields4013]

MINE ID GREAT THANK YOUUU

[@AmyRomeu]

That's great to hear! I'm glad you enjoyed this project. :)

[@TheRmoore61]

Will this work with the explorer airc2

[@AmyRomeu]

Hi, Reba! Thanks for your comment. Yes, it will! You'll need to turn your dial to "Custom" before the Faux Leather (Paper Thin) setting will be visible. I have this video that makes the same teardrop style earrings on a Cricut Explore Air 2, if you want to check it out. The earrings are a holiday design, but the teardrop shape and all the steps are the same. amyromeu.com/christmas-earrings-faux-leather-cricut/

[@ziaraaguirre9508]

When we are done with earing on what do we on cardwood or where to get that

[@AmyRomeu]

Hi, Alicia! Are you asking about earring cards? Some people use business cards and an earring card hole punch to make their own, or you can order earring cards from Etsy or Zazzle. I'm working on a video on all the different options for earring cards, so be on the lookout for it!

[@suzannekass2442]

When i downloaded the file all files were the same size. Can you tell me the size of the smaller earring

[@AmyRomeu]

Hi, Suzanne! Perhaps I'm not understanding your question. The earring layers are sized differently and appropriately within the SVG file. Are you sure you are uploading the correct file? Thank you.

[@jeannielautenschleger9984]

What dimensions should earrings be in Cricut design space?

[@AmyRomeu]

Hi, Jeannie! Any of my earring patterns should pull in at the correct size. But if you are creating your own earrings, I focus on the width as the most important dimension - I prefer 1 to about 1.25 inches wide, with a max width of about 1.5 inches. Earrings wider than this can touch the side of the face which you don't really want. Of course some people like very large and bold earrings, but generally speaking, the above width is a good guideline for standard earring sizes. In Cricut Design Space, before you adjust the width of your earring shape, be sure the lock is ON above your size menu in the menu panel. Adjust the width and the height will adjust proportionately. I like the height to be a max of about 2.25 inches. Of course you can go longer or shorter than that if you want. :)

[@jeannielautenschleger9984]

@@AmyRomeu thank you! I really appreciate you taking the time to answer my question!🥰

[@AmyRomeu]

@@jeannielautenschleger9984 Absolutely! It's my pleasure.

[@briannecarlinekessinger4467]

how do you find what to cut in the svg?

[@AmyRomeu]

Hi, Brianne! I'm sorry, I'm not understanding the question. Please email me at [e-mail] so I can assist you further. :)

[@MyInfojunkie]

Do I not stick the leather layers together?

[@AmyRomeu]

Hi, I don't, but you can if you want to!

[@juliebaker6207]

I have a Cricut air 2 and mine doesn't say anything about search materials -I can't find that anywhere

[@AmyRomeu]

Hi, Julie! Do you mean to search for materials that you want to use to cut? That's inside of Design Space, after the mat preview screens, and the Explore Air 2 uses that page. For faux leather, you'll need to turn your dial to custom first to see it.

[@miscmaria]

What cutting blade is used?

[@AmyRomeu]

Hi, Maria. I use the standard fine point blade that comes with the Maker (and all of the other machines).