Kerry Phipps

Kerry Phipps

Kerry's Custom Leather

Rockford, IL
Member since: 2011
4.9
776 Maker Reviews
  • Long-time member

    A Maker who has been a valued part of this community for several years.

  • Fast shipper

    Customers say that this Maker ships promptly after completing a project.

  • Great service

    This Maker has consistently demonstrated excellence in craftsmanship and customer service.

Welcome to Kerry’s Custom Leather! My name is Kerry Phipps and I am the lead artist for Kerry’s Custom Leather. I am from a family of custom leather crafters who have been producing the finest quality, custom designed, hand tooled, and completely handmade custom leather products since the early 1950′s. Everything we create is custom designed to your exact specifications. Once we understand your order, we hand cut the leather from the hide, hand tool, hand dye, and hand sew your order, there is never a machine involved in the creation of your hand tooled leather items. Every item is handmade in the Midwest USA by our master artisans. We strive to create the perfect gift or product for you, got a significant other who is hard to buy for, how about a custom daytimer which screams it’s mine. Since each of our products is hand tooled, hand carved, and hand sewn for each client, we have included samples of our work in these pages to show the quality, but if you dont see what you want don’t hesitate top call or write an email, I am sure we can help. Since all of our work is custom just for you, and of the finest handmade quality, our work is not inexpensive, instead, it is designed to last 5-10 times longer than the less expensive substitutes. So if you are looking for the highest quality handmade leather products available send us an email.

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4.9
(776)
  • JO

    Joe Oliveira

    For Custom Leather Checkbook Cover
    5.0

    Excellent response to inquiries. Nice product. Well done!

  • Chris JacksonCJ

    Chris Jackson

    For Coast Guard CCTI charge book
    4.8

    Kerry did a wonderful job with my Charge Book. I will recommend her to future customers

  • KC

    Kathy Coffee

    For Leather Bible cover for our daughter
    5.0

    the Bible cover Kerry Phipps made for our daughter is absolutely beautiful. I appreciate the time and effort Kerry spent in making this treasured gift.

  • WH

    Wyatt Haws

    For Custom Leather Bible Cover
    4.8

    I just received it. The USPS is terribly slow. Kerry is ver nice to work with. Her concerns for the finished produce to work, in my case, was very much appreciated. I believe the cover is going to work just fine and looks great. A little bending and it is almost broken in. Thank you, Wyatt.

  • KC

    Kathy Coffee

    For Leather cover for bible
    5.0

    I ordered a custom leather bible cover, and it looks wonderful, fit is perfect! Kerry was quick to respond to all of my questions and I received my package in a timely manner.

  • MH

    Marcus Hronek

    For Custom Leather Coast Guard Chief Book
    4.8

    Came out exactly as I expected and the same time frame as I was quoted! Expert craftsmanship

  • JM

    James Masten

    For Custom Leather Business Checkbook Cover With Business Name
    5.0

    Fantastic, the product arrived on time and the quality far exceeded anything that I expected. In addition, I was communicated with frequently during the construction phase of the product. Very reasonably priced and fantastic quality.

  • AW

    ASHLEY WHITEHURST

    For CHECKBOOK COVER
    5.0

  • AH

    Abram Heller

    For Custom Leather Coast Guard Chief Charge Book
    4.8

    Kerry was excellent. I ordered a leather book with some personalized graphics. She communicated very well to make sure she made what I wanted, and the finished product was terrific. Excellent service and an excellent product!

  • MP

    Mike Piunno

    For Custom Leather Coast Guard Chief Book
    5.0

    I couldn't be happier with Kerry's work! She is a master at her craft. This leather work is such high quality and she worked very quickly! Kerry kept me up to date throughout the process and included pictures. I 100% recommend starting your next project with Kerry. I plan to refer her to all of my coworkers.

  • RC

    Richard Caruso

    For Custom Leather Coast Guard Chief Book
    5.0

    Kerry did a great job and i would highly recommend to anyone

  • RT

    Russell Thacker

    For Custom Leather Coast Guard Chief Book
    5.0

  • MW

    Matthew Waitukaitis

    For Leather Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer Charge Book
    5.0

    Kerry has amazing customer service and provides an incredible product. I am extremely pleased with the charge book she made me, the punctuality in which it was completed. Absolutely an incredible find with extremely fair prices. I highly recommend Kerry's Custom Leather products.

  • SL

    Scott Lee

    For Leather Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer Charge Book
    5.0

    Very happy with my custom USCG Leather Charge Book by Kerry’s Custom Leather. Kerry was very helpful and responsive from start to finish. I would definitely recommend this company anyone looking for quality craftsmanship and excellent customer service.

  • DM

    Deidre Mason

    For Leather Coast Guard Chief Charge Book
    5.0

    Highly recommended! She did everything as expected! Thanks Kerry!

  • Scott MinorSM

    Scott Minor

    For Longer Business Checkbook Cover
    5.0

    I love the new checkbook cover! It's precisely the correct size and is exactly what I was hoping for. This is going to last FOREVER. I'm willing to wait for custom work like this. Thank you, Kerry!

  • FK

    Flynn Kroft

    For Custom Portfolio
    5.0

    Very happy with the final product.

  • AL

    Anastazya Lencz

    For Custom Leather Coast Guard Chief Charge Book
    5.0

    I am so happy with the final product, he is very professional and always answered my questions in a timely matter. He also added pictures of the process which helped me see the progress. I recommend his skills to anyone who will ask.

  • HO

    Heather O'Donnell

    For Custom Leather Checkbook Cover
    5.0

    As usual, a very professional transaction, and a beautiful product.

  • SS

    Sam Severance

    For Custom Leather Deskpad
    5.0

    Timely and totally satisfied with Kerry's work. Responded quickly to any communication.

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