As much as I clean and purge out my scrap supplies, donating my excess to the neighborhood girls (much to their delight!) there are still so many “scraps” and “bits” of paper and embellishments that are so beautiful, I cannot bear to throw them out or give them away – no matter how small!
I have just created the perfect way to use your very small scraps that will elicit “oohs” and “aaahs” of admiration and appreciation!
Magnetic bookmarks for the readers in your life! Clip one of these homemade bookmarks onto a book and you have the perfect gift.
While you can get crazy with customizing these bookmarks, here a few basics:
· Use cardstock weight paper – the base size I use is 1 ¼” wide X 6” long
· Lots of magnets are available at your local craft store. I find the self-sticking magnet rolls work best as they are very thin and you can cut the amount you need right off the roll. But THEY ARE NOT REALLY SELF-STICKING! Once you peel the backing from your magnet piece, apply Helmar 450 Quick Dry before adhering to your bookmark. If you rely on the factory applied stickiness, your magnets will fall off of your bookmark after a few uses!
· Remember, these are bookmarks, so keep your embellishments as flat as possible
In this first example I am using a yummy Urban Lilly Polka Dot Photo Card that I cut down to size. I applied a monogram using My Stamp Box “Color Me” Alphabet Set and Clearsnap Ink. I also used Clearsnap around my edges. The flourish is Prima “Say it in Crystals”. I added machine stitching to the edges of both bookmarks to give them a “finished look”.
In my next example, I am using Pink Paislee Queen Bee paper and Artisan Tape which are included in the April Kit from Treasured Scrapbooking (they also carry Helmar products in their online store!)
Thanks for stopping by! If you create any bookmarks, hit us up on Facebook – would love to see your take on this idea!
Shelly K. Hein-Simmons
Helmar USA Design Team
