A bookmark by any other name....

Welcome! I hope you're all having a terrific week so far!!

I think I'll start at the end and show you my bookmark project before I go any farther~



Here's the story that goes with it ~

I'm not sure why, but for some reason I always seem to be doing things last minute. Take this past weekend for example. I knew we were going to be at the Allentown PA fairgrounds for a stamp convention. I also knew I was doing a make n take or a demo. Not wanting to be rushing around at the last minute I planned several days in advance (this is good for me :) what I would be doing and what I would need. I'm not sure why I decided to change my mind at 10 pm on Thurs. Must be because I think these bookmarks are pretty cool!

I can't take credit for the folding of these baby's, but cutting them off square and attaching them to a giga scallop square is my contribution. My thanks to the genius for coming up with the fold and recognizing how it will fit on the corner of a book!

I'm hoping between my description and my blurry photos (it's not you :) you'll see how easy these are.

1: Cut a strip of card stock (or find a scrap, if you have one ;) that's 1 3/8" x 6"


2: stamp or decorate the center 3 to 4 inches



3: Turn paper face down and fold the right side at a 90 degree angle in the center. Creasing the edge.


4: Do the same thing with the left side - making center seam as close and smooth as possible


5: Apply a small piece of scotch tape to hold fold together.


6: Align the folded part across the top of your paper trimmer and cut just where the fold begins



7: Turn paper 1/4 turn and trim again. Note, that the fold is now on the bottom.


8: Attach this square to the center of a giga square scallop punch out, or cut out a square to fit.

9: This step is optional (unless you're a little OCD, like myself and need to cover the center seam ;) Cut a coordinating square of card stock 1 7/8" x 1 7/8" and after checking to see if any trimming is necessary, attach it under the triangle pocket


10: Sit back and admire a job well done! These are so quick, I popped out all 4 of these in about 45 minutes. If I didn't have to write this post I'd still be stamping!!!


This is a great project for or with kids! and just think, you can easily personalize the next book you give as a gift!

Happy Stamping!

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