Leather Maple Leaf "Dear Diary" Journal Cover 1
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Leather Maple Leaf "Dear Diary" Journal Cover

$120

Hand carved, tooled and dyed, this journal cover is made of high quality 4-5 oz cowhide and fits a 5.25" x 7.75" journal refill pad. The interior is cut from finished brown calfskin and the cover is hand stitched with brown waxed thread. Includes first journal refill pad. Have an idea of something you would like on your own diary or journal cover? Click on "Request Custom Order" and tell me about your vision.

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R Allan Kirkhart

R Allan Kirkhart

RAllanK Leathercraft

Des Moines, IA
Member since: 2014
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Welcome to RAllanK Leather!

My name is Allan and I have been hand carving and tooling leather since around the age of 12. Nevermind how long ago that was!

My initial work was in wallets, belts, and purses. But my love is in tooling larger items with more room for design and expression. I currently specialize in book covers and covers for consumer electronic devices.

Have a family bible that you would like to protect and decorate with a carved leather cover with your favorite passage inscribed? How about a personalized cover for your favorite novel or photo album. Are you in recovery or know someone who is? I have many ready-made designs for covers for the literature from Alcoholics Anonymous and other 12 step programs for that special sponsor or loved one in recovery.

I also tool portraits of pets. Have a furry friend that you would like remembered in leather? How about a leather clock or wall hanging with your favorite picture of your pet?

Though my love and specialty is in the carving, tooling and dying of leather, I do welcome all inquiries for your leather project. I do all my own work including tooling and dying of the leather and the stitching, lacing and any other assembly required to complete the final product.

I look forward to hearing your ideas for that carved leather project you have in mind.

  • Joe LongaphieJL

    Joe Longaphie

    For Leather Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book Cover With Serenity Prayer
    5.0

    I couldn't be happier with the finished cover that I ordered. It's better than I imagined . Pictures online don't do it justice. It was a quick process Allan was awesome to deal with. Likes to share his ideas and hear yours . It was fast and worth every cent, if not quite a bit more .

  • VC

    Valorie Cummings

    For Valorie's custom leather quad cover
    5.0

    Very pleased with the results of my project. Allan did a fantastic job!

  • KR

    Kesha Riley

    For Kesha's Leather bracelet/cuff
    5.0

    These cuffs are perfect! My sister loves them and now she wants to order some for her friends. Allan did a wonderful job and got them to me in time for Christmas.

  • KR

    Kesha Riley

    For Kesha's Leather book cover for hardcover book
    4.8

    I got my book cover and I lalalalala- love it! This is the third project Allan has completed for me so, yeah, I love the work he does.

  • FR

    Fred Ritchie

    For Leather Cover For Hard Cover Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book
    4.8

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