Bookmark Craft Ideas
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How to Make Bookmarks - Fun Craft Ideas
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Paper craft corner bookmarks
Ribbon bookmarks
Crochet corner bookmark instructions
A crosstitch bookmark pattern.
Laminate kids pictures or kids art.
We all use bookmarks from time to time whether it's to mark a recipe we want to try or to save our place in a book we are reading. Although these bookmarks are handy to use, they also make nice small gifts to include with a book you are giving to someone. Include a bookmark in a greeting card.
Early bookmarks
Interesting bookmarks date back to an age when there were very few books and the bookmarks from that era became collectors' items. Before Gutenburg's invention of the printing press in the 1400's individual books were printed by various printing methods available at that time. The first printed books were limited and bookmarks were used to carefully prevent the pages from damage. These early bookmarks were made of a great variety of materials.
By the 1850's machine woven bookmarks were manufactured for every occasion and were special gift items, sometimes intended for use as Bible markers. In the 1880's printed books became more available and cardboard bookmarks were more commonly used.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CORNER BOOKMARK CRAFT IDEAS
SIMPLE TO MAKE - FUN WAYS TO DECORATE
FOLDED INSTRUCTIONS - BEAUTIFUL PAPER
CROCHET PATTERN FOR CORNER BOOKMARKS
HOW TO CRAFT RIBBON BOOKMARKS - VIDEOS
BEADED BOOKMARKS - INSTRUCTIONS - AN EASY CRAFT IDEA
HOW TO LAMINATE BOOKMARKS - VIDEO
COUNTED CROSS STITCH - PATTERN AND INSTRUCTIONS
CRAFT KITS TO ORDER
CORNER BOOKMARK CRAFT IDEAS
SIMPLE CORNER BOOKMARKS
Bunny Corner Bookmark
This is how I made this bookmark - Craft Instructions
Take this drawing to a copy center to have the images copied the correct size - or redraw them by hand in the sizes as shown.
What fun it is to see this cute bunny peeking over the top edge of my book while keeping my place for me..
Instructions: I measured corner of an envelope 2-1/2 inches on each side and cut across. Then I traced the the ears and face on another piece of paper and glued them in place.
A Lundy disclaims any liability for unsatisfactory results
and is not responsible for variations in workmanship
when using any A Lundy patterns.
Kids Can Decorate Corner Bookmarks
an Easy Craft
Moms, cut off the corner of an envelope about 2-1/2 inches
on each side of the triangle to make this very simple corner
bookmark and let your children decorate it with colored
markers, crayons or stickers.
What a great way to encourage an interest in books
Folded Corner Bookmark - Craft Instrucions and a Video
The folding of beautiful paper is a simple way of making a corner bookmark. The bookmark can be left on a page corner while you are reading so it is always at hand when you need to lay the book down to go for that extra cup of coffee. And because they are easy and inexpensive to make, it's fun to have some on hand to give to friends or to the members of your book club. A 6" x 6" square of paper is all that is required. It can be made out of any paper but is especially nice if made with colorfully designed paper. CROCHET CORNER BOOKMARK
A crochet corner bookmark is also a quick project if you enjoy crocheting. It can be decorated with a tassel or with beads added at the point, making the bookmark easier to locate when you need it again.
THE INSTRUCTIONS;
CROCHET CORNER BOOKMARK
Size 3 Cotton Crochet Thread
Crochet Hook - Size US E
Make 2
Row 1 - Ch 4 - 3 dc in 4th ch from hook. Turn - 4 stiches
Row 2 - Ch 3 - dc in same st. 2 sc in next 2 sts. 2 dc in last st. Turn - 8 stitches
Row 3 - Ch 3 - dc in same st. dc in next 6 st. 2 dc in last st. Turn. - 10 stitches
Row 4 - Ch 1 - sc across the row. Turn - 10 stitches
Row 5 - Ch 3 - dc in same st. 2 dc in next st. dc in next 6 sts. 2 dc in last 2 sts. Turn - 14 stitches.
Row 6 - Ch 1 - sc across the row. Turn - 14 stitches
Row 7 - Ch 1 - *sc in the next st. chain 1, sc in the next st. slip stitch next 2 sts* repeat 2 times .
sc in last 2 sts.
Tie off. Leave a length of thread for finishing at the end of the second piece.
Lay the 2 pieces together and single crochet around the sides of the bookmark, matching each row.
Tie off. Weave in the ends of the thread.
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Optional - This is how I made the bead decoration for the crochet corner bookmark:
Materials for adding the bead decoration to the corner bookmark:
1 yard 1/4 inch ribbon
A few beads (size: 5 or 6 mm)
Scissors
Clear finger nail polish
Instructions
Thread the ribbon through a stitch just under the edge of the crochet edge around the bookmark.
Tie the ribbon at its center point with a double knot.
Cut one end of the ribbon diagonally to form a point to thread the beads. Add beads.
Determine the length you want the finished decoration to be. Ours are approximately one and a half inch and two inches when finished.
Tie a knot just under the last bead applied. Tie a second knot on top of it
Check to be sure the beads will not come off. Tie another knot if necessary.
Repeat these instructions for the second set of beads. Have one set a little longer than the other.
Trim the ends of the ribbon and apply clear nail polish to the knots to prevent fraying. Let dry.
Crochet Bookmarks
Craft Instructions for Crochet Corner Bookmarks - on the Web
Websites with free crochet patterns for you
- Crocheted Corner Bookmark | AllFreeCrochet.com
- This free crochet pattern is really neat. It's not your typical crochet bookmark. Instead of putting the bookmark between two pages you put it on the corner of your page. This pattern uses a steel hook.
- CORNER BOOKMARK Crochet Pattern - Free Crochet Pattern Courtesy of Crochetnmore.com
- CORNER BOOKMARK Crochet Pattern, we have hundreds of free crochet patterns at crochetnmore.com
- Corner Page Keeper - crochet these little corner keepers for all your favorites books and friends. Mark your page with this lacy corner keeper.
- Corner Page Keeper - crochet these little corner keepers for all your . . .
RIBBON BOOKMARK CRAFT IDEAS
BEADED BOOKMARKS
Making a beaded bookmark is a fun activity and stringing beads and weaving beads are two common ways of creating a useful and beautiful gift. The size of beads and cord or beading thread to use is suggested in the patterns you choose for your work and a list of the material you need will generally be included..Using kits is good idea with all of the necessary materials included so that they will not have to be purchased individually.
Beaded Bookmark Instructions - An Easy Craft Idea
Materials -1/4 inch polyester ribbon - 36 inches long
A variety of 8 to 12 beads (5 or 6 mm)
Scissors
Clear fingernail polish
Tie a knot near one end of the ribbon. Tie another knot on top of it. Cut the opposite end of the ribbon diagonally to form a point for threading the beads
Thread one bead onto the ribbon. Slide it down to the knot and be sure that the hole of the bead is small enough so the bead cannot slip off. Add 3 to 4 additional beads, depending on your choice of colors and sizes. If the end of the ribbon begins to fray, making it difficult to slip the next bead on the ribbon, cut the end diagonally again to form a new point. After adding all of the beads for one end of the bookmark, tie another knot up close to the last bead applied.
Lay the ribbon on a book to determine the length you would like your bookmark to be. The beads will lay outside of the book at the top and at the bottom. Tie a knot in the ribbon and add the beads to this end of the bookmark. Tie a knot up close to the last bead applied. Add an additional knot on top of it, making sure the beads will not come off. Trim the ends of the ribbon. Apply clear nail polish to the knots at each end and let dry.
A Lundy disclaims any liability for unsatisfactory results
and is not responsible for variations in workmanship
when using any A Lundy patterns.
HOW TO LAMINATE
Laminate a bookmark for friends or family. They are especially nice for Aunts and Grandparents when using family snapshots. It's also a nice way to save artwork your children have done.
Laminator and Laminator Sheets
Scotch Thermal Laminator Combo Pack, Includes 20 Laminating Sheets, 9 Inches x 11.4 Inches (TL901SC)
Amazon Price: $27.31 (as of 05/30/2012)
COUNTED CROSS STITCH
A Counted Cross Stitch Bookmark you can Embroider
Counted Cross Stitch, a form of needlework, is done on even weave fabric using a blunt needle with a large eye. The fabric threads are counted before inserting the needle in the spaces of the even weave fabric. Small x's are formed in each square of the fabric using embroidery floss. The embroiderer uses printed charts which show how many threads to count to determine the placement of the stitches and also the color of the cross. Counted Cross Stitch is usually done on Aida cloth with embroidery floss, and the number of strands of floss to use is printed on the pattern. This needlework technique, cross stitch embroidery, dates back many centuries as seen on household items and clothing in many museumsFor the pattern and full instructions,
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BOOKMARK CRAFT KITS
Web Sites with Bookmark Craft Ideas
- Make a Reading Bookmark! | Education.com
- This bookmark is a helpful tool to use during and after reading to remind your child of 'good reader' strategies that she can use on her own.
- Book Plates at My Home Library
- Make bookmarks
- Bible Bookmarks
- Design and print Bible bookmarks
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PoeticChristian
Apr 8, 2012 @ 6:49 am | delete
- Great lens, love your ideas. Angel blessed
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Li-Li-ThePinkBookworm
Feb 24, 2012 @ 5:59 pm | delete
- Bookmarks are a great craft to play with. Good lens!
Li Li
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WriterJanis
Dec 1, 2011 @ 2:03 am | delete
- Great ideas! I'm going to try the bead one. This will be fun to do with my kids.
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BevsPaper
Sep 13, 2011 @ 3:40 pm | delete
- I love these corner bookmarks! Very clever indeed!
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Coe
Sep 7, 2011 @ 2:14 pm | delete
- Corner bookmarks - what a unique and cute idea!
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