A couple of weeks ago Kris over at one of my favorite book blogs: Not Enough Books was hosting a blog candy give away for a bunch of Cozy Mystery Books... and if there is anything on this earth that I love better than Free Stamps it's Free Books so of course I had to enter and I WON!! I was so excited - those of you who know me well know I'm never win things!! All the luck in my family belongs to my brother!
The books came in the mail the other day and I'm excited to start reading them! About a year ago I started reading mostly ebooks on my Nook (which I am in LOVE with) but the one downside to my Nook is not getting to use bookmarks anymore - Bookmarks are one of my favorite things to create - I've been known to make a bookmark and slide it into my Nook's' case just for fun!! So I was super excited to have actual books to make a bookmark for again :)
I made up a couple of different bookmarks to get me started...
The first bookmark I created just for the Stittch Me Deadly book - I used the Sew Sweet Designer Series paper, Brads, and cordinating Buttons to create this ribbon bookmark.
It goes so well with the book!! :) Here's a look at the bookmark in one of my other books that's black - it's a little easier to see the bookmark in the picture with this book as the background :)
The other bookmark I made features the Springtime Vintage DSP and one of the Key Trinket Charms.
and a look at this bookmark on the other book...
It's super quick and easy to create Ribbon Bookmarks for your books.
- Start by cutting a length of ribbon.
- Tie a knot in one end of the ribbon then slide something like buttons, a trinket, or another embelishment onto the ribbon. This adds some weight to the bottom and helps keep the bookmark in the book.
- Next Choose a Chipboard die cut (Or make your own with the Big Shot like I did on the Butterfly)
- Decorate the front of the chipboard.
- Sandwich the end of the ribbon between the chipboard and a die cut piece of card stock, use a strong glue like sticky strips or Crystal Effects to make sure it'll hold up to use.
That's it you're finished - slide it into your book and enjoy reading in style!
You can order all the products used to create these bookmarks online at my Stampin' Up! Store - just click on my name below...
Rachel,
Your book looks REALLY interesting - it's on my MUST READ list now!! Thanks for the compliments on the bookmarks! I never though of contacting the Authors but that's a really great idea!!
I've never tried starching the ribbon to make it a little stiffer - It's a good idea I'll have to try sometime - I'm thinking for this style book mark where it flips over the cover of the book that spray starch might be a better choice - something to stiffen the ribbon a bit but still let it be flexible - I think liquid would make it REALLY stiff - but that would be fun for just a straight bookmark!
Thanks for the ideas!
Posted by: Julie Edmonds | April 25, 2011 at 01:55 PM
Hi Julie, I found your blog via Splitcoast Stampers. I used to be a SU demonstrator but now I'm a romantic suspense/cozy mystery author. I was looking for cute "anything but a card" ideas to make and use as prize give aways on my FB page, blog, and guest blog appearances. Saw your ribbon bookmarks and FELL IN LOVE! Seeing that you won the books from a Review Blog, I'm wondering if you thought of contacting the author(s) and telling them what you made? I'm betting they'd love to know, and see them, I know I would if they were my books! Who knows, it might lead to more freebies or recognition (and advertising) for your work on their blogs and fan pages.
Happy Stamping!
Oh, I'm wondering, have you ever thought of starching the ribbon a bit? I'm thinking a soak in liquid starch might give the marker a bit more body ...
Posted by: Rachel Lynne | April 24, 2011 at 12:21 PM
wow, that is such a good idea and I am going to try it! Thank you! (fellow demo)
Posted by: ter@waaoms | March 12, 2011 at 12:12 PM
I'm so glad you are so excited about the books! I hope you enjoy them..and thanks for linking back to my blog!
The bookmarks are so cute! I love them. I see lots of bookmark making in my future.
Posted by: Kris | March 09, 2011 at 07:25 PM