Leather Heart Pen Holder Pattern – Modular Magnetic Desk Organizer

A heart for tidy desks

The leather heart pen holder pattern started as a small love letter to order—modular, playful, and ready to click together with hidden magnets. I designed each module as a self-standing cup with a crisp heart silhouette. Use one by itself on a narrow shelf or join several and the edges meet like puzzle pieces, turning scattered tools into a calm arrangement that still looks warm and personal.

Materials

Leather thickness: 1.6–2.0 mm (4–5 oz) and 8 round magnets, 1 cm (0.39″) diameter. That’s all you need for the structure and the delightful “snap” that keeps neighbors aligned.

Finished size

As a compact set, the organizer forms a circle about 14 cm (5.5 in) in diameter. Height varies from 5 cm (2.0 in) at the low wall to 11 cm (4.3 in) at the high point of the heart, so pens and brushes stay visible without tipping. The footprint is friendly to small desks and photography backdrops.

What you’ll receive (instant download)

• PDF (A4 + US Letter) ready to print at 100%

• SVG and DXF files for laser cutting

• Video tutorial link included by default for this item

Important

This is a digital pattern, not a physical organizer. Only the leather heart pen holder pattern is for sale. All other objects in photos are for demonstration purposes only.

Stay connected

Share your build or ask questions in my Facebook group: Pattern Leather TS Group. Watch process videos and tips on YouTube: LeatherPatternTS. I love seeing your color choices and stitch experiments.

Why this design feels special

Modularity is the core idea. Each cup is a neat module that works alone or in a cluster; magnets along the sides turn the set into a magnetic pen stand that resists drift while you write. The outer lines are clean, the inner curve is generous, and edges meet in tidy seams that hold their shape day after day. If you enjoy thoughtful desk objects, this heart desk caddy adds a friendly silhouette without shouting for attention.

Print or laser—your workflow

Prefer paper first? Print the pattern pages and test spacing with the heart pen holder template on regular paper before you cut leather. Working with a laser? Import the files and cut cleanly; the package includes leather pen holder PDF SVG DXF so you can switch methods any time. The build comes together logically: form the body, press the magnets into their places, and let the geometry guide the final seams.

Ideas for use and gifting

Keep pens, pencils, brush markers, craft knives, awls, or small tools upright and easy to reach. On video calls, the silhouette reads beautifully; in craft fairs, the modular cluster turns heads as a giftable desk accent. Two or three modules make a tidy station by your sewing machine; five become a playful ring on a studio table. The heart shape also makes it lovely for Valentine’s Day gifts, studio warmings, or thank-you presents.

Make it yours

Choose contrasting thread for graphic edges or go tone-on-tone for a calm, minimalist mood. Smooth vegetable-tanned leather will patina with use; soft finishes bring a cozy look. You can arrange modules in a line along a monitor, or connect them into a circle and drop binder clips or erasers in the center. However you configure them, the click of magnets and the steady stance of each cup make the organizer feel purposeful and personal every day.