Bookmark Collector

Another week’s worth of bookmark related links that I’ve found, from January 10 through January 16.

Enjoy!

Bookmarks In the News

Articles:

Lauren at BiblioBuffet shows us two gorgeous bookmarks in her collection made using steel engraving and discusses the history and process of engraving – Link

Contest Winners:

Victoria Sherini won the Conflict Resolution Day Student Bookmark Art Contest sponsored by the Maryland Judiciary’s Mediation and Conflict Resolution Office – Link

Swaps:

Wow, I’ve already signed up for this one – a swap of bookmarks that celebrate Darwin Day (Feb. 12), at Swap-bot – Link

Make Your Own Bookmark

Patterns for  bookmark snakes (a type of ribbon bookmark) made using bobbin laces, by Zlamushka - Link

Here’s a tutorial on making a rather unique bookmark design; a magnetic clip, ribbon bookmark, at M&J Trimming – Link

The design for this elastic strap bookmark is at the end of the long blog post, by Trisha – Link

Bookmarks For Sale

Some furry Pet Pal bookmarks, at iCraft.CA - Link

A bookmark from the movie Coraline (from the children’s novel by Neil Gaiman) at the ALA store – Link

Okay, I’m trying to decide whether this is very zen or some sort of ironic statement – check out the normal bookmark – Link

You can get a great set (50) of bronze book darts, at The Spoon Sisters – Link

Etsy:

Original art by MazerDesign, printed and laminated into a bookmark – Link

Some “Reading Mice” bookmarks, made from original art by The House Of Mouse – Link

Four more original watercolor bookmarks, by Elba at Mi Jardin – Link

On-Line Bookmark Collections

Coleccionista Chilena de Marcapáginas:

Olga has a contact for a free puzzle set of bookmarks, requiring only a self addressed stamped envelope – Link

There is a collector’s encounter scheduled for March 15 in Tarragona – Link

Mondopunt:

This post recognizes the 50th anniversary of Castro’s entry into Havana, and the bookmarks are shown as a slide show – Link

Flikr Images:

A promotional bookmark for Joyheart, by KnitSteel - Link

A felt bookmark, by Reyney - Link

A bookmark made from a collage of torn tissue paper, by As In A Picture – Link

An interesting cat shaped bookmark, but make sure to read the author’s comments, by Murky - Link

Hand Made Bookmarks:

Jewelry artist Kristie has a new clip bookmark design made from copper, and she would like some feedback (I think it’s beautiful, but should have a longer chain) – Link

A lovely collage bookmark made with vintage images, by Nostalgic Collage – Link

A nice stamped paper bookmark, by Kristin - Link

Miscellaneous:

June Shin recently purchased this beautiful bookmark from the artist Sybil - Link

Last week I posted images of my tango themed Argentinian bookmarks – Link