Bookmark Collector

It was a light week for bookmark related links but these are the ones that I’ve found, from August 9 through August 15.

Enjoy!

Bookmarks In the News

Articles:

Lauren at BiblioBuffet has a great article for new collectors about buying bookmarks - Link

An interesting post about producing a bookmark to promote the author’s jewelry business, from A Planet 4 Creation - Link

I enjoyed reading this article about a Back To School Fun class where kids (grades 4 to 6) got to make erasers and bookmarks as a way to get ready for the return to school - Link

Make Your Own Bookmark

At The Stampin’ Acadamy, there is a tutorial video on making a Cookbook Bookmark - Link

Step by step instructions for making a beaded book-thong, at About.Com: Parenting of Adolescents - Link

Bookmarks For Sale

I just came across this website (I don’t know how I missed it before) with a great summary of the bookmark related auctions at eBay - Link

A beautiful old dog is featured on this bookmark derived from an original painting by Melody Lea Lamb - Link

A discussion of making individualized bookmarks as favors, from Impressive Inscriptions - Link

Over at TheSamba.Com, Jester’s Parts is selling a hook-mark (hook style bookmark) with VW Beetle and Bug charms - Link

On-Line Bookmark Collections

Flikr Images:

A great collection of vintage bookmark images - Link

An interesting bookmark shaped photo of a heavily worn blue door, by Steve C - Link

A beautiful purple cluster of flowers, by Steve C - Link

Two daisy buds, by Steve C - Link

Joan Thewlis has posted a set of her photographs of bookmarks - Link

Hand Made Bookmarks:

Card stock, glitter, ribbon, and wire are all used to make this glittery bookmark, by Boots - Link