Hey good people, Happy New Year, Tamiko here!! Nothing I like more then after the holidays is finding beautifully colored napkins!! Yes, I said it NAPKINS. I love getting the nicer napkins 80% off. I use them in my upcoming projects and within my art journal. Here is a fabulous napkin bookmark I initially made for a 1 on 1 swap with my partner Peggy. Check it out.. (smile) To be honest, I made more then enough to pass out in a few swaps.. :) and forgot to take my final pic ,ebfore I mailed them out. So this is my second batch of the same bookmarks. (chuckles)
Supplies:
Scissors
Coordinating cardstock
140lb watercolor paper
Paper cutter
Gold Leaf Marker
I would cut up my papers first, because the process can be a simple assembly line and you can make more then one for just a few extra minutes of prep time. The dimensions of the bookmarks may vary but whatever size you choose, just make the following piece of paper 1/4 inch bigger length-wise and width-wise then the last (i.e the napkin is attached to a 2 inch x 4 inch piece of paper, next layer is 2 1/4 inch x 4 1/4 inch; then 2 1/2 inch x 4 1/2 inch etc.).
Most napkins come in layers, the trick is to remove the plain layers while leaving the picture in tact. Make sure you are in a well ventilated area and that your work space is protected with like freezer paper or newspaper. When you get to that single most important layer (with the picture) flip it over to the wrong side and hold the Helmar Spray Adhesive can 8-10 inches away from the napkins and spray lightly.
Now that the napkin is tacky I place my 140lb watercolor paper down and I make sure that I evenly press it against the napkin. Also leave a 1/2 inch boarder around paper to wrap the edges with. I cut off the corners, of the napkins so that they won't bulk up.
I use the Helmar Craft & Hobby PVA glue to layer the cardstock and assemble the bookmarks. Of course you can do more and embellishments, but today I just took my gold leaf marker and added a word… I love them!
Looking forward to a new year filled with Helmar projects and possibilities!! Thanks for stopping by!!
