Really. Is there anything better than sorting through a pile of buttons...finding the perfect ones? And with friends at that!
Back in the Fall (I'll be catching up blog posts for the rest of my life) I did a program at the local ladies club. Woo, did we have some fun whippin' up these bookmarks! I'm certain most of you have the ingredients to make these in your crafty cupboard---ribbons, buttons, and hot glue. I also had silk leaves, felt flowers and such for layering. You can click the pic to enlarge it for details.
The green trays had everything needed to make the bookmarks---great because you can prep them with materials before hand and then put them out on demand. I learned that from my supervising teacher when I did my student teaching.
I also showed how to attach beaded dangles using the ribbon end findings. The bookmark on the left is my friend Susan's---love how she had beaded dangles and buttons.
You can make 3 or 4 in about 10 minutes (or close to). This is another dandy Mother's day gift especially to go in a special book.
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Posted by: Dannix | May 05, 2009 at 03:59 PM
Your work is wonderful! I found your site from the book 50 Nifty Beaded Cards today. I don't bead much but it was still very inspirational.
Posted by: Mary | May 16, 2009 at 10:49 PM
I adore these book marks! Not that I get a chance to read sadly. However I have a bunch of those silver findings on the ends that I bought to use on chocker necklaces and never did so they would be perfect for dangling beads on book marks.
Posted by: Jennifer Perkins | June 04, 2009 at 10:06 AM
What a lovely way to spend the day! Best of luck to you always!
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Posted by: Helena Marette | July 14, 2009 at 07:45 PM
What a wonderful idea with the bookmarks. Another fun thing would be to put some Swarovski rhinestones on them for added bling! It would also be a fun project for kids.
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Posted by: Brenda | October 05, 2009 at 05:19 PM
Hello from Toronto,
This proves ones again my theory that crafting is for everyone!
Love these bookmarks, an awesome idea!
~ Gabriela ~
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