TLC392 ~ Fold Over Bookmark ~ (8/27/12)

[joan ervin]

Hello everyone...it's my turn to host this week's Technique Lover's Challenge !!! Since school will be starting soon the kids will be reading a lot of books and I bet you can guess what they are going to need...yup...bookmarks!!! Soooo.... my challenge to you is to make a fold over bookmark!!
I love this design because the bookmark fits over the page so it's less likely to fall out and it's a great way to use up all those long, skinny pieces of cardstock!!!.


Here are the deets:
1. Cut a piece of card stock 2" x 11" and fold in half so it measures 2" x 5 1/2" (or use a scrap of card stock near the same size).
2. Cut the top corners in the shape of a tag ( or use a die for a fancy shape) and punch a hole in the center top for ribbons or twine.
3. Sew through the front and back about 1/2" from the top so the bookmark will stay closed and not flop open. If you don't sew, you can glue the front and back together on the inside from the fold down about 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch.
4. Now, decorate anyway you want...remember to keep it flat so the bookmark will fit over the page snuggly!!!

My sample

Elegant Elements Bookmark

Remember when uploading to use keyword TLC392 (no spaces)

You can view the entire TLC392 Gallery here!!

Happy Stamping!!!

[genistamps]

Great challenge. My daughter loves reading. Hopefully I'll get to play tomorrow!

[YLM]

Never made one before! I'll try in the morning

[hskelly]

Here is my Summer Treats bookmark.

[Miss Boo]

Thank you, Joan, for the reminder. I need to get started making my son's bookmarks for his senior year. He loves to read and every once in awhile, he loses one. This idea would be great, but his cerebral palsy doesn't give him the dexterity to manipulate a fold over one. After I get his done, I'll have to give this fold over one a try for myself.

[stampinupconsultan]

What a fun new technique.. I have never done this before.. Here is mine. I hope you like it....

Basic Gray Bookmark by stampinupconsultan - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[ellentaylor]

Great idea Joan!! I really liked this one!
Here is mine......
TLC~392 Journey by ellentaylor - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[TreasureOiler]

oh oh oh! I'm excited for this one!!! LOL I was just thinking last night that a bookmark would make a good challenge....GMTA?!
Hope to play along this evening, Joan!
Have a GREAT day!

[StampingQueenJAR]

Fabulous challenge Joan!! Off to work, but I hope to play tomorrow~!

[peeps321]

GREAT challenge Joan! I'll be putting this to use today! I love to read.

Where the Heart Lives

[Crafty Julia]

Joan- thanks for the great technique! I used SU's Tagtastic set, and added a dc star and a cow sticker- Just For You

[Crafty Julia]

Joan- wanted to do a guy's bookmark too- used Hambo Stamp's porcupine, complete with his own kayak and paddle. He's ready for some exercise before his reading today Here's Take Note

[Biggan]

Thanks Joan for a fun challenge! Here´s mine;

Bookmark

TFL!
Birgit

[ShabbyJoDesigns]

Okay, please forgive this silly question but I am new hear and still learning...
When I went to upload my image I could not find an applicable gallery category. What category is everyone using for this? Thank you in advance!!

[MariLynn]

Here is my sunflower bookmark:

TLC392 fold over sunshine by MariLynn - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[suen]

Thanks for the challenge, Joan! Here's mine.

TLC392 Butterfly Bookmark by suen - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[tessaduck]

Originally Posted by ShabbyJoDesigns

Okay, please forgive this silly question but I am new hear and still learning...
When I went to upload my image I could not find an applicable gallery category. What category is everyone using for this? Thank you in advance!!

bookmarks and clips

[queenoe]

I am actually posting on the same day, YAY me! I am also posting a card I made for last weeks challenge so BOO me, also, lol. I was so inspired by todays challenge I made 2, and intend to make more.

TLC392 Foldover Bookmark 2855 by queenoe - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

and

TLC392 Foldover Bookmark 2856 by queenoe - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[Crafts]

Joan, I like the way you placed your hummingbird extending beyond the bookmark's edge. I had to try that.... Feathered Bookmark TLC392 by Crafts - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[shelia]

Here's my book mark. I kept mine CAS. I really like this style and will make more as gifts. This one, I'll be using for my Ladies Bible Study that starts in a couple of weeks. Thanks for the fun challenge!!

Whatever is Noble Bookmark by shelia - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[TreasureOiler]

Graet challenge Joan! Happy I could make a quick bookmark tonight!
Here is mine:
Well Read

Thanks for looking!

[artystamper]

What a fun design for a bookmark Joan! here's mine! TLC392 Dream, Discover, Enjoy - a book! by artystamper - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[n5stamper]

Here is my SUMMER BOOKMARK.

[asweetjewel]

I had so much fun today with these 2 challenges! Good thing as I am back to school (work) tomorrow and may not get to play as much as I did this summer. Here is my card *Splitcoaststampers Member Galleries - asweetjewel - Handmade Cards & Crafts


TFL

[ShabbyJoDesigns]

I actually made my bookmark for my son who is two and a half and loves everything Mater!! So take a peek but only have you put on your kid colored glasses!!!!
Disney's Mater Bookmark TFL

[n5stamper]

Here is my BEST FRIEND BOOKMARK.

[mandypandy]

So fun! Now I know what to make for my 6 year old for the first day of 1st grade! So cool.

[Jeanne S]

I made two!

I Dig Dinosaurs Bookmark by Jeanne S - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers
Once Upon a Time Bookmark by Jeanne S - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers