Hello Leather Art Lovers!

It is that time of the year again and boy, it got here fast!

No matter the season upon us, I am committed to creating your leather art pieces and shipping them off to their intended destination in a timely manner. To ensure their arrival for Christmas, please take a look at the schedule below before placing your order. Thank you!

Should you have any concern about receiving your order in time, please upgrade your choice of shipping method. This can be done during the checkout process....

Reflections on Growth, Grace, and the Unexpected Ways Art Becomes a Lifeline.

After sharing my last reflection on staying strong through life’s storms, [Part I: “Where Strength Is Forged in the Fire”], a young woman I once mentored reached out with a message that moved me to tears. Her words reminded me that the lessons we learn in struggle don’t stop with us — they ripple outward, shaping others in ways we might never see. This follow-up is a story about that ripple — about growth, grace, and...

By Lisa M. Cantalupo
Leather Artist | Where Leather Meets Lineage

A leather artist’s perspective on fairness, integrity, and the human impact of chargeback abuse.

Each handmade piece begins here — one cut, one stitch, one story at a time.

I’ve been handcrafting

Every artist, entrepreneur, and dreamer knows this truth: there are seasons of abundance, and there are seasons when things feel unbearably dry. My journey as a leather artist has been no different.

When I first started in 2005, I had no idea just how winding and difficult this path would be. Life tested me with more than just the ups and downs of business—deep personal losses, painful endings, and challenges that at times felt impossible to overcome. There were stretches when it felt like I was trudging...

When a client sent me their broken bracelet—fraying, falling apart, and barely holding on—I knew I had a chance to turn a worn-out piece into something deeply personal and beautifully handcrafted. In this blog post, I’ll walk you through my process of braiding a 6-strand kangaroo leather cord around a 2mm core and transforming that old hardware into a brand-new custom bracelet they now love.

Why Kangaroo Leather?

Kangaroo lace is known for its strength, thinness, and flexibility—ideal for intricate braiding. When working with six...