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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
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. ;)
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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!
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
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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!!
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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
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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.
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!!
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
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