4.18.2013

Passport Holder | DIY


 **Edit: From publishing this project over two years ago, I have started to make and sell my own passport covers on Etsy. I have sold thousands of covers since then. If you are interested in purchasing one you can head over to my shop here.

With summer well on its way, I'm sure most of you are itching to get out and travel. I am going to India in less than three weeks and I can hardly wait. While packing and planning out necessities I need to travel, I thought it would be nice to have a cute holder for my passport. This took me only fifteen minutes and fits perfectly!
Materials: Leather, Chalk, Passport to measure Optional: paint, paintbrush, q-tips, stamps, hammer
Lay out passport and draw with chalk around leaving two inches on each side to fold over. Cut out. Fold sides over and sew around rectangle. (For sewing leather I have some tips here.)
 To decorate the outside, I used q-tips to make a dotted pattern. Use your creativity and make stamps out of erasers or tape out a design and paint over it. Finally, I took a hammer and metal stamps to imprint the words "Just Go"

I am beyond excited to get some stamps in my passport! Are you traveling this summer?
For some great travel accessories & wish list, I guest blogged for my pal Chelsea at Sea, Field & Tribe a few days ago, you can find it here.

-Courtney

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26 comments:

  1. Ashley RizzardoApril 18, 2013 at 2:45 PM

    That's so cute! It also looks fairly simple to make :)

    http://allthatglitters.co.nr

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  2. Kristin E BazanApril 18, 2013 at 3:07 PM

    very pretty. i def need to apply for a passport asap. maybe when i get one i'll make this! w/ some mint green paint.

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  3. Carissa ClarkApril 18, 2013 at 3:09 PM

    I love that DIY! I just got back from a trip to Mexico, wishing I had that little passport holder to show off!

    I love your blog, glad I found it!!

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  4. Ffion McKeownApril 18, 2013 at 5:33 PM

    this is so lovely courtney! i wish my butterfingers allowed me to be a bit more crafty :) x

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  5. Jessica SmithApril 18, 2013 at 5:54 PM

    oh my gosh, this is daring.
    also, i lovelovelove chelsea's blog.
    def checking out your guest post. ;)

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  6. Pamela BeardenApril 18, 2013 at 8:17 PM

    Love this!!

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  7. Juliette LauraApril 18, 2013 at 8:58 PM

    So cool and creative! I have been searching for the perfect one, making one is a better idea!

    xoxo
    Juliette Laura
    juliettelaura.blogspot.com

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  8. thecottagediariesApril 19, 2013 at 2:47 AM

    This is super cool!

    X
    Molly
    thecottagediaries.blogspot.co.nz

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  9. Zari RichardApril 20, 2013 at 6:55 AM

    this looks amazing <3

    xxx Zari
    http://le-style-blog.blogspot.com/
    http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/6811423

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  10. AudreyApril 20, 2013 at 12:17 PM

    This is such a good idea to make a passport look less plain.
    I'm heading to India next year! Looking forward to hearing about your adventures there.

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  11. 6April 20, 2013 at 9:46 PM

    This is adorable! Where did you buy your metal stamps? I've always wanted to get into that kind of craft, but haven't really seen them around. Thanks! :)

    xoxo
    Melyssa
    http://thenectarcollective.com/

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  12. kaila moApril 21, 2013 at 1:52 PM

    ahh it's SOOO cute!! I just ordered some metal stamps like this, I'm so excited to use them!! This is seriously so adorable I love it!!

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  13. Chandler AnneApril 22, 2013 at 8:18 AM

    this is great! love the letters you put into the passport! glad i stumbled across your blog!

    Chandler

    broadspectrums.blogspot.com

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  14. kaila moApril 23, 2013 at 9:50 PM

    where do you get your leather from? it's so expensive, i usually buy it as fabric pieces and use that but your looks different i like it

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    1. CourtneyvkApril 23, 2013 at 9:57 PM

      I get my leather at my local leather store- it is incredible. I find very affordable leather, scraps for as low as .60! I would say search locally for a store that sells leather, but hobby lobby and other craft stores sell faux leather, it just doesn't compare to the real thing;)

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  15. StephanieApril 25, 2013 at 6:12 AM

    i think my passport holder needs to be updated now. i really love that you added the words too

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  16. RachellaApril 26, 2013 at 9:25 AM

    This is BEYOND amazing!! I feel so inspired to make one of my own!

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  17. ChristiMay 19, 2013 at 5:57 PM

    Traveling next summer to Europe, and this is the perfect thing to keep me busy... well somewhat busy. :)

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  18. Lorraine JacobsNovember 11, 2013 at 12:35 AM

    That is adorable!!! I really love do it yourself projects and this one I haven't tried out yet. I understand that these passport holders are important for our passports because they will protect our passport for getting wet or dirty however, at the same time we can also be fashionable with our holders just like what Courtney has made. -www.passportcoversandmore.com

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  19. SarahNovember 17, 2013 at 12:44 PM

    Cute! Where did you get your stamps? I have been looking all over but am having trouble finding cute, quality ones.

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  20. Jenna SecristDecember 14, 2013 at 10:10 AM

    I'm in love with this! I may make it for a few people for Christmas this year. Thanks!

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  21. alaa nileJuly 4, 2014 at 2:26 AM

    This is adorable! Where did you buy your metal stamps? I've always wanted to get into that kind of craft, but haven't really seen them around. Thanks! :)
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  22. Madison LynOctober 25, 2015 at 12:16 AM

    What size stamps did you use? 6mm?

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  23. dipali sharmaFebruary 23, 2016 at 11:37 PM

    this is awesome! love the letters you put into the international ID! happy i unearthed your website. buying usa facebook likes

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  24. BabsiMarch 2, 2016 at 11:50 AM

    Its so supercute... Love your blog!
    What kind of leather do you use and what is the thickness of the leather?

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