Chipboard Bookmark

by Beverly Gerard

Create a magnetic bookmark.

Supplies

  • Two identical chipboard shapes
  • Small pair of magnets (Basic Grey magnetic snaps used here)
  • Patterned paper (The Paper Studio used here)
  • Liquid glue (Tombow Mono Multi glue & Glossy Accents used here)
  • Sanding block
  • Scissors
  • Brayer or flat edge tool for scraping, such as a ruler
  • Ribbon, cut to about 3 5/8" length
  • Embellishment of choice

Step-by-Step

  1. Step 1

    Trace around chipboard onto the patterned paper to cut out 4 pieces of paper to fit the chipboard shape. (Allows for front & back of each chipboard.)
    Use a thin layer of liquid glue to adhere cut paper to all 4 chipboard surfaces.

  2. Step 2

    Use a brayer to squeeze out any air bubbles between the chipboard and paper. Do this to all chipboard/paper surfaces.

  3. Step 3

    Sand all chipboard edges with a sanding block. Next, adhere the magnets to the backs of the chipboard pieces, using a strong liquid adhesive, such as Glossy Accents or Crystal Effects.

  4. Step 4

    Add Scor-Tape™ to the raw cut ends of the ribbon. Fold the taped ends over on themselves to hide & secure raw edges.

  5. Step 5

    Once the raw ribbon ends are folded under and secured, repeat the process by adding Scor-Tape to the folded ends of the ribbon. Now secure the ribbon ends to the chipboard backs, above the magnets in the topmost portion of the chipboard backs.

  6. Step 6

    Use strong liquid adhesive to attach the embellishment to the front of the bookmark. Allow just a few minutes to dry.

  7. Your bookmark is done.

Video!

Your Turn

You've seen the tutorial, now you try it! We've got a section of the gallery set aside for Chipboard Bookmark. Try this technique, then upload your artwork to the gallery. Show us your creations!

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Questions and Comments

We'd love to get your feedback or questions. Leave your comment below.

That is super cute! I can't wait to make some. Thank you!
Wax Beach Artist  |  Wed May 2, 2012 at 10:25 AM
Bev, these are just great! I'm going to make one today! So versitile...can be used for so many occaisions. I'm with Peggy, I'll be making a ton of these!!
Donna Warden  |  Wed May 2, 2012 at 11:09 AM
What a wonderful video! I plan to make these for small gifts and stocking stuffers. It's so nice to see a senior citizen being featured at long last - especially one as knowledgeable and articulate as Bev is. Hope we'll hear from some guys too before long!
Sue Speck  |  Wed May 2, 2012 at 11:17 AM
@Debbie

Hi Debbie!
These chipboard pieces all happen to be from retired SU chipboard collections. They were precut. The large ones are 2.25" X 1 1/8". The smaller one is 1 1/8" X 1". Literally any size you choose is the right size for your bookmarks.

wink Bev
TexasGrammy  |  Wed May 2, 2012 at 11:51 AM
@Trudie Vick

Hi Trudie!
Welcome to N. Texas! Over the years I've watched stamp/scrapbook stores fade away here to the ones you've mentioned. :( There's a marvelous store in Waxahachie ... I know ... much farther than I'd like for sure. Possibly one in Irving, although I haven't been there. Thankful for online shopping!

wink Bev
TexasGrammy  |  Wed May 2, 2012 at 11:56 AM
Where can I purchase the magnets that you used?
Bonnie  |  Wed May 2, 2012 at 12:24 PM
I wonder if the bulk problem would be solved by using the wood sheets everyone was talking about...maybe...they might not be sturdy enough.
Jan Wills  |  Wed May 2, 2012 at 12:35 PM
@Bonnie

Hi Bonnie!
I used Basic Grey Magnetic Snaps. They are widely available ... with many online stores carrying them. I just 'googled' Basic Grey Magnetic Snaps and found lots of stores from which to choose. I always keep some of these handy.

smile Bev
TexasGrammy  |  Wed May 2, 2012 at 12:43 PM
@Jan Wills

Hi Jan!
I've also made these from just a couple of layers of cardstock ... as shown in here and here as well. Hope this helps!

Smiles, Bev
TexasGrammy  |  Wed May 2, 2012 at 12:47 PM
Thanks for the info , Bev - will google
Bonnie  |  Wed May 2, 2012 at 1:06 PM
@Bonnie

Bonnie, if you have trouble finding a source, please send me a PM here at SCS.

Smiles, Bev
TexasGrammy  |  Wed May 2, 2012 at 1:13 PM
Great tutorial - they look wonderful. I love the colours you have used for these.
Scrappin Annie  |  Wed May 2, 2012 at 2:39 PM
Lovely idea, kissses!!!
Patricia Alarc�n  |  Wed May 2, 2012 at 10:29 PM
Thank you for the tutorial. Clearly and precisely done. What a great idea for a Mothers' Day gift for our church moms or a Fathers' Day gift for dads. I won't get them done for this year, but look out next year!
Sylvia Beschman  |  Thu May 3, 2012 at 10:19 AM
magnetic bookmarkers are the best, won't fall off the page, great tutorial
Carolyn  |  Sat May 5, 2012 at 8:28 AM
Hi Bev~

This is a wonderful idea! Thank you for making the video to go along with the written directions!

I am going to make 5 of these for Mother's Day! 1-My Mom, 1 for each Sister, 1 for my adult Step-Daughter, and 1 for my Daughter-in-Law! Thank you for the great idea!

His,
Traci S.
Traci S.  |  Tue May 8, 2012 at 1:02 PM
I meant to say that it is remarkable that you do all of the paper crafting that you do with such beautiful nails! Wonderful!

Thanks again!

His,
Traci S.
Traci S.  |  Tue May 8, 2012 at 1:04 PM
Awwwww, thank you, Traci!
I hope you'll share the gifty bookmarks with us that you create!

~Bev
TexasGrammy  |  Tue May 8, 2012 at 1:57 PM
I think this was great. Just found your site. Made my day(night). Think this is a great gift. I can't see how they would be hard on a book.
Donna Hamende  |  Fri May 11, 2012 at 8:54 PM
Please, please where do you find the chipboard?
Donna Hamende  |  Thu May 17, 2012 at 8:04 PM

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