Bookmark Collector

Another week’s worth of bookmark related links that I’ve found, from October 25 through October 31.

Enjoy!

Bookmarks In the News

Articles:

Laine from BiblioBuffet discusses the recently discovered Yorkshire Aestel: its place in history, the theories about its actual use (is it a bookmark or a piece from a cross), the other aestels that have been found so far, and the pricing on these historic pieces – Link

Colleen at FreshVintage put up a post discussing how she created a small display of her labels, which I believe would work well for bookmarks – Link

I came across this blog post about a memorial photo being used as a bookmark and how that touched the writer – Link

Contests :

The Lac du Bonnet Regional Library and the Winnipeg River Recreation District (Canada) are having a bookmark design contest, open to students and adults – Link

The Harborfields Public Library is holding their Children’s Room Bookmark Contest through November – Link

Make Your Own Bookmark

Here’s a video on the materials need to make a ribbon bookmark, by Karen Weisman at Expert Village (there are other bookmark related videos at the site) – Link

An interesting craft project making a set of magnetic bookmarks stored in a CD case, at The Stamping Studio Blog – Link

A tutorial on making a needlepoint bookmark with an Amish quilt design, at Whip Up – Link

How to add a ribbon bookmark to a hardcover book, at Juggling Frogs – Link

Bookmarks For Sale

If you are in Qatar, you can buy a special bookmark at McDonald’s, which raises funds in commemoration of World Children’s Day – Link

The Royal Canadian Mint is offering a limited edition poppy coin bookmark commemorating the 90th anniversary of the Armistice, with the money going to the Royal Canadian Legion’s Dominion Command Poppy Trust Fund – Link

A new set of paper cut bookmarks, made by Baja Turtle Designs – Link

Etsy:

Some small, clip style bookmarks that feature lovely photos by Irene Suchocki and made by Heart Works By Lori – Link

Free:

Deco Belle is offering a free bookmark with every order of their jewelry, and they include a coupon code that never expires – Link

On-Line Bookmark Collections

Coleccionista Chilena de Marcapáginas:

Olga has photos from a collectors’ conference in which she participated, and I’m envious! Does anyone know of a similar collectors’ conferences in the US? – Link

Flikr Images:

A fun bookmark image of a stack of books, by Cayusa – Link

A pink ribbon bookmark photo set, by MimiTalks – Link

Hand Made Bookmarks:

A nice little tatted bookmark, made by Melissa at Honey Bee’s Bliss – Link

Some beautiful bookmarks with a strong graphic design, made by Truska - Link

A cross stitched bookmark made as a thank you, by Debbie Moss at Debbie’s English Treasures – Link