Bookmark Collector

Another week’s worth of bookmark related links that I’ve found, from October 3 through October 9.

Enjoy!

Bookmark Convention

Here’s an update post from the Bookmark Collectors Virtual Convention – Link

Bookmarks In the News

Articles:

A wire bookmark was mistaken for a suspicious device at  St. John’s Airport (Newfoundland) for a couple of hours – Link

The mayor and councilors of Calderdale (England) have placed each of their images on a set of bookmarks that promote equality, and they’re causing a bit of controversy – Link

A touching story about a young man who made and sold bookmarks to raise money for breast cancer research as a way to support his mother and deal with his loss – Link

Contests :

The San Gabriel (California) Library is sponsoring a bookmark design contest for children – Link

A bookmark giveaway drawing to commenters at her blog, by Bonnie at Redlady’s Reading Room – Link

Make Your Own Bookmark

Here’s a cross-stitch pattern for a cute little lamb on a bookmark, at Arte & Ricamo – Link

This set of bookmarks (which you can download and print) is intended to counter the anti-science message in books currently being distributed – Link

A tutorial on making a bookmark froma record cover or any vintage cardboard, by Julie Finn at Crafting a Green World – Link

Instructions for making a lovely beaded bookthong, by Megan at Make and Takes – Link

Corner of the Library:

Anne and Henrietta from Persuasion by Jane Austen – Link

An image of Arthur Bell Nicholls, the husband of Charlotte Bronte – Link

On-Line Bookmark Collections

Marcapaginas: Natalia

A set of 13 bookmarks with images of bears – Link

11 more bear bookmarks and a question about bears as cuddly kids’ toys – Link

Coleccionista Chilena de Marcapáginas:

A beautiful set of bookmarks designed by Ana Maria and sold by the name Amaka - Link

Mondopunt:

A bookmark exchange will be happening at a local arts festival, and the puzzle bookmark shown is pretty cool – Link

A set of bookmarks celebrating Sardana (a traditional dance of Catalonia) are being produced this year – Link

Forgotten Bookmarks:

A strip photo set of three friends, all wearing knitted caps – Link

A handbill announcing a political rally protesting Richard Nixon – Link

Hand Made Bookmarks:

A stamped and colored paper bookmark with cutout letters, at Coonie and Plume – Link

A ribbon bookmark with a stamped and colored paper ornament, by Iris at Paper Crafting in Cocoa – Link

2010 Bookmark Challenge:

Jen has two Stitching for Literacy update posts this week; the first discusses the status of her library list and asks the question “How many bookmarks does it take to make a good program and/or presentation at a library?” – Link

Her second post discusses several groups that have joined the Bookmark Challenge, which has motivated her to increase her goal for the 2010 Challenge. Congratulations Jen! – Link

As part of the participation in The Needlework Show, Funk & Weber Designs is introducing a new class and a new bookmark design – Link