Callie Croc Embossed Leather Shoulder Tote Bag

Our DIY leather-handled trivets — made from scraps of the lantern trim and napkin pockets from our previous projects — offer common ground to an eclectic Thanksgiving spread.

Time to hit the books! We used a single stencil set to decorate a pile of notebooks and a plain tote bag with graceful swans, lily pads, and lotus flowers.

It's your initials in shiny gold letters! Freshen up your everyday tote with an elegant monogram using only a few materials.

Send some glimmering snail mail with these custom notecards or wrap them up as a set to give as a gift.

Pack your bags for a summer getaway! This canvas carryall — perfect for the backyard, the beach, or somewhere farther off the map — is stenciled with a tropical-inspired all-over pattern of green monstera leaves.

The best things may come in small packages, but a thoughtful wrapper can be a gift all its own. 

Soft coral-colored leather exudes free-spirited flair, while the gold-tone studs are an edgy addition. The beauty of this handmade embellishment is that it works for all styles — both for your go-to tote and elegant enough to dress up a leather bag.

Personalize an ordinary cotton bag with your hand-stitched initial.

These tactile squares are surprisingly versatile. The rich, buttery one-eighth-inch-thick sealed cowhide tiles we mounted in this master bedroom could also cover a tray, a desktop, or (now we're talking) a walk-in closet's floor.

This cotton carry-all is much more eye-catching with a colorful embellishment. The trick? We dyed a simple doily and affixed it to the front with spray-on adhesive for a crochet-inspired appliqué.