I wasn't sure if I'd get to make something for the ODBD bookmark challenge. Especially after I accidentally used my first one as scratch paper before I'd cut out my stamped and coloured image. But when we were away at the weekend, we saw a lot of nautical themed stuff in the shop in the airport, and I'd been thinking that my new mega-ovals were a shape that would work for a bookmark.
I've made this very simple and flat, because I value most of my books too highly to put anything in them that might mark or damage the pages.
Largest oval in red for the base, with stripes added with an embossing pen and gold EP. Image and sentiment from Light of the World stamped with Versafine black on white card and cut with next size of oval. Coloured with pencils, edge sponged with blue. I punched a blue circle for the top and added a large brass eyelet and some natural raffia.
Date: Monday, July 5, 2010 GMT Views: 1674
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Registered: October 18, 2008 Location: Arizona-It's a DRY heat! Posts: 4510
Mon, Jul 05, 2010 @ 3:31 PM
Ohhhh this is so pretty! Love the way you colored the lighthouse and the gold rays are gorgeous! I agree with you: my bookmarks can't have thick embellies that would mar the pages! I know you will enjoy using this beautiful bookmark!
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Registered: April 16, 2010 Location: Southwestern Arizona Posts: 603
Wed, Jul 07, 2010 @ 2:17 PM
This is great!! Love the light beams and the coloring. Great work!
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Registered: January 2, 2010 Location: Alaska Posts: 1265
Thu, Jul 08, 2010 @ 12:18 PM
Very cool! I love how it all looks and fits so well on the mega ovals. That embossing on the red mat is a very cool touch, light rays from the lighthouse. Very nice! I like flat bookmarks also : )
Registered: July 30, 2006 Location: Appomattox, VA Posts: 12589
Thu, Jul 08, 2010 @ 5:29 PM
Oh how pretty Sabrina!! I just love the coloring and the beams of light. Gorgeous design!! Thanks for joining us at Our Daily Bread Designs Shining the Light this week!
Registered: March 30, 2007 Location: Vail,AZ Posts: 2046
Thu, Jul 08, 2010 @ 5:35 PM
Sabrina, oh Sabrina, what an awesome bookmark!!! I lvoe the oval shape and your amazing coloring!!! Thanks so much for taking the time to ply along to make a bookmark in the Shining the Light Challenge over at ODBD!!! Hugs and blessings
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