Bookmark Collector

Well folks, I am way behind in my weekly round up of links. The Bookmark Convention took a lot of time, and although it went amazingly well (more in a separate post) I am just now catching up on my postings. Instead of overwhelming everyone with one huge post, I’m going to catch up a week at a time.

So here are the week’s worth of bookmark related links that I’ve found for January 30 through February 5.

Enjoy!

Bookmark Collectors Virtual Convention – Link

It was AMAZING! Thanks to everyone involved. A better review will follow, but I would say this event was a success - Link

Bookmarks In the News

Articles:

A vintage celluloid bookmark leads Laine on a merry chase when she researches its history, documented in this article at BiblioBuffet - Link

The Gozo (Malta) minister distributed calendar/bookmarks with an eco theme – Link

A sad ode to a lost bookmark, at Somber Haven – Link

Contests :

A bookmark design contest in Moffat County (Colorado) to celebrate the life of Dr. Seuss on his birthday – Link

The Lackawanna County (Pennsylvania) Commission for Women is sponsoring its annual Women’s History Month Bookmark Contest – Link

Contest Winners:

Rachel Gealow has an honorable mention in the Massachusetts School Library Association’s bookmark design contest (includes a picture of her bookmark) – Link

Make Your Own Bookmark

Wow, how did I miss this: a tutorial on carving a bookmark from wood, by Chris Morgan at Missouri Woodcarver – Link

Instructions for making a bookmark from vegetable material out of your garden, at Nadia Knows Gardens – Link

A very nice tutorial on making some beautiful corner bookmarks from cut and colored paper, at Country Life in the Big City – Link

Tutorial on making a magnetic clip bookmark with a Valentines theme, at Plainbellied Productions – Link

A fun kid’s craft project to make a book worm bokomark from Valentines hearts, at Activity Village – Link

Corner of the Library:

An ink and wash illustration of Chawton Cottage from Jane Austin – Link

A decorative illustration – Link

In Search Of Design:

A butterfly against clouds in the sky – Link

A wood grain texture gives a carved feeling to this design – Link

A light bulb and a phrase – Link

Oh yeah, a pink flamingo – Link

Bookmarks For Sale

A lovely clip bookmark with a Japanese clay flower ornament, at Crystal Dollies – Link

Although sold as a bridal gift, this lovely clip style bookmark has a more general Love theme, at Online Bridal Store – Link

A selection of bookmarks suitable as wedding favors, at Wedding Ideas – Link

A fun alien design from Impressive Inscriptions – Link

A beautifully designed bookmark with a classic Parisian theme, by La Petite Plume Designs – Link

On-Line Bookmark Collections

Inside Books: Bookmark of the Week:

A leather bookmark from St. Paul’s Cathedral in London (England) – Link

Mondopunt:

Tourism bookmarks for several Spanish communities – Link

More tourism related bookmarks from Spanish communities – Link

Collecting Bookmarks:

A palm leaf with a dolphin shaped cutout, from Thailand – Link

An Italian bookmark with an image by Fransesco Musante – Link

Another wooden bookmark with cutouts, this one from Great Britain – Link

A photo of Lichfield Cathedral in England – Link

An illustration of a Kabuki actor, from Japan – Link

Forgotten Bookmarks:

A packing slip from 1966 for the book it was in – Link

A recipe for Choco-Mallow Logs – Link

A photo labeled with Jamaican Defense Forces – Link

Flikr Images:

A downloadable bookmark shaped image of a ship-building yard, by RodneyHarrison1966 – Link

Hand Made Bookmarks:

A very fun dragon bookmark made from punched paper, by Brandi Wiggins-Cote from The Squareheaded Stamper – Link

A cross-stitched bookmark with a Valentines theme, at CieAngel’s Haven – Link

Another cross-stitched bookmark in a sampler style, by Shelleen Toland at Shelleen’s Musing – Link

An interesting cross bookmark that’s crocheted (?), at Crafty Ideas – Link

A hand drawn bookmark made as a gift for Lynda at The Holistic Knitter’s Blog – Link

A Valentine’s bookmark made from die cut paper, at Tech Art Stamps – Link

Some Harry Potter themed bookmarks made for a swap (I especially like the bookscarf), by PJ at Crafty Lil’ Thing – Link

A bookmark hand colored with a Valentines theme, at The New Artist’s Blog – Link

More amazing works of colorful art as bookmarks collected from a swap at Stitch Alchemy – Link

Bookmarks given as gifts with some lovely drawings, by Jenna Petry at The Creative Outlet – Link

Miscellaneous:

A nice bookmark made from a ruler and elastic band, posted by Laurie at Plannerisms - Link

A beautiful painted image on a bookmark, by artist Brecht Evans – Link

A set of very fun felt bookmarks with emotions and messages, by Natalia Plentz – Link

2010 Bookmark Challenge:

Here is Jen’s weekly update on the Bookmark Challenge – Link

And here is Jen’s announcement for the Bookmark Convention (thanks, Jen) – Link