Bookmark Collector

Here’s the latest week’s worth of bookmark related links that I’ve found, from July 26 though August 1.

Enjoy!

Bookmarks In the News

Articles:

Well, Lauren at BiblioBuffet has joined in the bacon obsession currently sweeping the internet (not that I haven’t participated as well) with this survey of bacon facts and bacon related items in the world, including her own bacon bookmark - Link

Natalia at Marcapáginas found a children’s book with a bookmark as the main character - Link

A nifty craft project for kids at the Port Discovery Science Center (North Carolina) on the 4th of July had thems making bookmarks with LEDs - Link

Contests :

A beaded bookmark is the prize in this blog subscription contest at Imperishable Beauty - Link

Swaps:

A quick bookmark swap limited to folks in the UK, over at Swap-Bot - Link

A book list and bookmark swap at Swap-Bot - Link

Another bookmark swap at Swap-Bot, this one for free bookmarks - Link

If you are a Dotee Doll maker (yeah I had to look that one up - here’s a link that describes them as a sort of hand crafted art doll) then here’s a swap of bookmarks that are made to resemble Dotee Dolls - Link

Make Your Own Bookmark

This tutorial at The Stampin’ Librarian was difficult for me to read - if you see mostly blank space, try highlighting those areas to bring out the text - Link

Bookmarks For Sale

A silver bookmark with blue bead and heart at ShopIt - Link

In the Rats Rule, Pet Rat Discussion Forum, this is a thread is by artist LeonaKitty offering to make bookmarks with some pet portraits - Link

A set of beaded crystal items including a bookmark, at iCraft.CA

The state of Georgia has a tax holiday on the extended weekend from July 31 to August 3 for purchase of school supplies, and that includes bookmarks! - Link

Impressive Impressions Bookmark Boutique makes custom laminated bookmarks for a variety of occasions - Link

They have also launched a blog which is chock full of bookmark related posts - Link

They have a series on bookmarks as wedding favors - Link

And custom bookmarks for family reunions (as well as several other topics) - Link

Etsy:

A bookmark with a (repurposed) image of the Chicago skyline, by KathyysKrafts - Link

On-Line Bookmark Collections

Inside Books: Bookmark of the Week:

A bright and cheerful bookmark meant to familiarize kids with road safety - Link

Coleccionista Chilena de Marcapáginas:

Olga’s exhibit at the Santiago Library will be extended to August 10 - Link

Mondopunt:

A set of bookmarks related to the films of director Luis Bruñuel, to honor the 25th anniversary of his death - Link

16 different bookmarks that all have an ice cream shaped image - Link

Flikr Images:

A bookmark promoting Top-Notch bevarages, by Joan Thewlis - Link

A vintage bookmark promoting Pepsi Cola, also photographed by Joan Thewlis - Link

Hand Made Bookmarks:

A very nice corner bookmark made by LifeBeyondLaundry (I love internet IDs) and shown at Country Life in the Big City - Link

Miscellaneous:

Beautiful photo of Edinburgh, by Joanna Potorska - Link

A cross-stitched bookmark in an Assisi style - Link