Once again I’m a week late posting the bookmark links I’ve found, this time from January 23 through January 29. However, the reasons are still due to the Bookmark Collectors Convention and it’s all good.
So enjoy!
Bookmark Collectors Virtual Convention – Link
Registrations are coming in from all over the world, so be sure you’re registered for the first online Bookmark Collectors Virtual Convention, only two weeks away – Link
Bookmarks In the News
Articles:
Another nifty reading program that uses bookmarks to keep tracks of the books read, this one in Topeka (Kansas) – Link
A different program that encourages kids to read was held in Halverson (Minnesota), but this one had the kids making bookmarks while trading books and eating ice cream – Link
The Mid-Cumberland Head Start program in Murfreesboro (Tennessee) is looking for volunteers to read to their kids as well as help them make bookmarks – Link
Contests :
Shane R. Toogood is holding a bookmark design contest for his ezine Tainted Tea – Link
The Everett (Washington) Aquasox are holding a bookmark design contest as part of their Hit a Homerun in Reading Program – Link
The Glendale (California) Public Library is holding their Annual Bookmark Contest with the theme “Make a Splash at Your Library” – Link
The Allen County (Indiana) Public Library is also having a “Design a Bookmark” contest, but their theme is “Communities Thrive @ Your Library” – Link
Make Your Own Bookmark
Here’s a cute embroidery pattern used to make a fabric bookmark, at Nini Makes – Link
A set of promotional bookmarks that can be downloaded and printed, at Word Wenches – Link
A tutorial on making a bookmark with stamped, embossed, and punched paper, by Odette at Cuttlebug Challenge Blogspot – Link
Instructions for making a ribbon style bookmark with a felt koala ornament, at Wee Folk Art – Link
An embroidered bookmark with instructions, at Feelin’ Feminine – Link
In Search of Design:
A fence themed bookmark “Don’t Fence Me In” (and the download links are now available) – Link
If you like paisley, this is the design for you – Link
A literacy themed bookmark – Link
This bookmark has the theme “Never Give Up” – Link
“Surprise” is the theme of this bookmark – Link
A purple symphony – Link
Bookmarks For Sale
Some lovely shiori ningyo bookmarks made from decorative cut and folded paper, by Kiirey at My Feel Station – Link
A pair of silver, heart shaped clipmarks packaged as a Valentine’s day gift, at Memorable Gifts – Link
The “Damask Wedding” bookmark design available at Impressive Inscriptions – Link
On-Line Bookmark Collections
Mondopunt:
A set of lovely travel related bookmarks, including two puzzle sets – Link
Twelve different bookmarks that all have the same Christmas related image on one side – Link
Over 20 bookmarks with travel related themes covering three different countries – Link
Collecting Bookmarks:
An Old Gaelic blessing from the United Kingdom – Link
A quote from the Buddha on this bookmark from The Netherlands – Link
A Carl Larrson illustration on this bookmark from Sweden - Link
A handmade wool bookmark from Finland - Link
A list of 50 books to read on a metal bookmark from Ireland - Link
Forgotten Bookmarks:
A baseball card of Pee Wee Reese from 1954 – Link
A photo of a high school basketball game with the names of the players – Link
Flikr Images:
A lovely bookmark image by Catimini - Link
Hand Made Bookmarks:
A cross-stitched bookmark with a lighthouse design, at Loopy Lou’s Adventure Into Handicrafts - Link
A stamped card with bookmark calendar, designed by Sue Drees at Sue’s Rubber Stamping Adventures – Link
A lovely ink and watercolor pencil drawing of a tree decorates this bookmark, by Wonder Wanda – Link
This Crocheted Shell Bookmark was hand made and can be seen at Armina’s Ami-Nals – Link
A set of bookmarks made to celebrate her twin sons’ birthday, at Chantelle’s Creative Space – Link
Miscellaneous:
Jen discusses some design issues and ideas around a bookmark she’s designing for readergirlz, at Funk & Weber Designs – Link
More discussion around her design and a request for some feedback, by Jen at Funk & Weber Designs – Link
2010 Bookmark Challenge:
In her weekly update, Jen has continued to match libraries to participants, and talks about some bookmark patterns available – Link
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