7 Terrific Handmade Bookmarks to Craft with Love

Here are some some great ideas for homemade bookmarks. Just in time for holiday gift-giving, or to keep for yourself.

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I LOVE these chic magnetic bookmarks created by lollyjane! Here are the step-by-step instructions to make your own.

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I think these fantastic photo bookmarks would make an awesome gift for grandparents or teachers. You can find the simple directions here.

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These darlings are made from fabric scraps! Bec at Special Small Stuff says the button helps to keep the bookmark from slipping down.

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This adorable bookmark, created by Kelly Rasmussen, would be a perfect accompaniment to any book. Directions here.

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I'm really drawn to these bookmarks made from old book spines. I love them. They look so vintage. The directions are here (you have to scroll down a bit).

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This bookmark is my favorite so far. It's so elegant. Sandy Ang created this book mark with an origami (Kusudama) flower dangle. Check out her blog for the step-by-step instructions.




And finally, here's a video tutorial on how to do a simple, lovely beaded bookmark.

Here's a post I did for some free printable bookmarks, and a post featuring some other great DIY book re-purposing projects.

Happy crafting,
Angela.

Easy Peasy DIY Book Re-purposing Projects

Feeling crafty? Following are some pretty nifty ideas for recycling some old books I found while wandering around the internet. Yes, I know that the desecration of a book, any book, is taboo to many. Just think of it as living on...a reincarnation, if you will.

Make a Purse

Check out this cute handbag brought to us by Chrisjob at Curbly.com. The step-by-step video is awesome for the craft-challenged such as myself. I also love that the materials list is pretty basic.  Here's the link to get all the juicy details on how to fashion one of these beauties yourself.

Make a Book Headboard

I am surprised at how much I LOVE this! The creator, jessyratfink, wrote "My apartment doesn't have much on the walls. I've always wanted a headboard. I love books. Answer? Book headboard." The materials list is not outrageous, and the directions look very easy to follow. Some people's creativity is truly astonishing! Here's the link with the directions to make your own.

A Literary Clock

I love, love, love this idea. The project require very few materials and how sweet would this be in a kid's room? The author, mdhaworth, also suggests using a cookbook for a kitchen clock. Here's the link for the step-by-step how-to.

Secret Storage

Need a place to hide your chocolate stash from the kids? Here are the directions for hollowing out an old hardcover book.

An Invisible Book Shelf

I can see myself doing this one with my to-be-read pile next to my side of the bed. We don't have room for nightstands. And, as a bonus, it would be limited to one stack. One VERY BIG stack...Hubby will love it. Here's the tutorial on this one.

Some Literary Illumination...Make Lamps

Table Lamp

Another great idea! This would be perfect on a nightstand (if you have one) or a cozy reading corner.  Here are the handy directions for this one.

Floor Lamp

Another crafty idea. This time for a floor lamp...The directions are similar to the table lamp. Here they are.

Let your creative juices flow. Let me know if you try any of these projects and how they turn out. I'd love to hear from you. Have a fantastic weekend.


Angela