Enjoy!

Bookmarks In the News

Articles:

Lauren restrained herself at this years Los Angeles Times Festival of Books returning with only 4 prized bookmarks, at BiblioBuffet - Link

Using personalized bookmarks as party favors for kids, at The Party Animal – Link

Swaps:

Swap a handmade bookmark made from salvaged goods, at Swap-bot – Link

Make Your Own Bookmark

A very cool watercolor painting tutorial that uses a bookmark as the sample, by Corinne Aelbers at Serg.Com – Link

Download and print this bookmark with a Fall 2010 Fashion Colors palette, at Diana Komjati on Advertising – Link

A set of memorial themed bookmark patterns that you can download, personalize, and print, at The Funeral Program Site – Link

A ribbon bookmark with a cut and colored paper monogram ornament, at Crafts on the Net – Link

Instructions for making a bookmark pillow with a bookmark, at Instructables - Link

Corner of the Library:

A black & white image of E. F. Benson – Link

Bookmarks For Sale

These paperclip bookmarks with customizable ornaments, at Imaginations Run Wild – Link

On-Line Bookmark Collections

Coleccionista Chilena de Marcapáginas:

Olga talks about a book where one of the characters is a bookmark collector – Link

Collecting Bookmarks:

A double sided magnetic bookmark with pictures of Audrey Hepburn – Link

A paperclip bookmark with a pig as an ornament, from the Netherlands – Link

A leather souvenir bookmark from Warwick Castle in England – Link

A fun clip style bookmark made from leather in the shape of a moose, from Norway – Link

Forgotten Bookmarks:

A 10 cent note from 1874 – Link

A lovely bookmark with a radial design – Link

A crisp, clean, $100 bill (ouch) – Link

Marcapaginas: Alia

A beautiful puzzle set with a Japanese painting – Link

A large set of individual bookmarks with Japanese paintings and graphics – Link

Mondopunt:

Ten new bookmarks in the Salamandra series – Link

A big set (11) of double’s (the front and back images can be put together as a puzzle) – Link

To celebrate their 25th anniversary, a popular library has published these 4 bookmarks illustrated with caricatures of popular authors – Link

A set of bookmarks created by a organization working to prevent AIDS and discrimination against people with AIDS – Link

Miscellaneous:

Another bookmark published for the Day of the Book, at Asturias Paisaje Cultural – Link

A couple of American themed bookmarks, by Bal Yien at Dispatches from Hawaii – Link

Hand Made Bookmarks

Some paper scraps inspired this artist to paint bookmarks, by Erik Brooks at E is for Erik – Link

A stamped and colored paper bookmark made for a challenge, at Squirrel’s World – Link

A stamped and colored bookmark and card, at Hand Stamped by Lacie – Link

An interesting bookmark made on a transparent piece of plastic, at Buggin 2 Stamp – Link

A couple of bookmarks made for a swap and two more received from a swap, all hand crafted, at Beadworks, etc – Link

A very fun bookmark made from stamped and colored paper, by Jeanette at Happy Thoughts & Inkspots – Link

A nice crocheted bookmark, made for all the members of a book club, by Jessi at Notes from a Scattered Mind – Link

Some cross-stitched bookmarks made and received in an exchange, at My Cross-Stitch World – Link

A beautiful bookmark with a collage image, by Kelly Burton at Artsy Visions – Link

An acrylic bookmark stamped and colored with lilies, at Geri’s Cards – Link

A wild stitched fabric bookmark, by Susan at Evolve, Transform, Reconstruct – Link

A bunch of handmade bookmarks that were then sold, at Thirty Something Drama Queen – Link

2010 Bookmark Challenge:

This bookmark tip is about some advantages to using plastic sleeves with your stitched bookmark – Link

An interview with Linda Kersting about how she got involved with Stitching For Literacy Bookmark Challenge – Link

So, without further delay, here are the bookmarks I’ve found starting May 2 and ending May 15.

Enjoy!

Bookmarks In the News

Articles:

Laine Farley revisits the pervasive and yet elusive phenomena of bacon used as a bookmark, over at BiblioBuffet - Link

The interesting part about this link is the story of Karolina Flores, the winner of the WrestleMania Reading Challenge (including a bookmark design competition), sponsored by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) – Link

Some thoughts on designing bookmarks (and other materials) for promoting children’s books, by Elizabeth Bluemle at Publisher’s Weekly – Link

Contests :

Here are pictures of the winning entries in the Design a Bookmark Contest at the Daniel Boone Regional Library (Missouri) – Link

Several commenters on the interview post of author Cindy Pon will win free bookmarks, at Katie’s Bookshelf – Link

The Washington County (Maryland) Free Library is having a bookmark design contest during their Children’s Book Week - Link

Contest Winners:

The winners of a bookmark design competition focusing on local heroes in Lincoln, Ohio were announced – Link

Winners of the Energy Superheroes: The Quest for an Energy Efficient Planet bookmark design contest in Wisconsin were announced – Link

Winners of the Chino Valley (California) Independent Fire District bookmark design contest were honored at the Fire District’s board meeting – Link

Swaps:

Make your own corner bookmark and then swap it with your Swap-bot partner – Link

Make Your Own Bookmark

A pattern for tatting a beautiful bookmark, by Nancy Price at Be-Stitched – Link

A beautiful handpainted image that you can download and print, by Izzy Gumbo at Perfectly Twisted – Link

A very elaborately decorated clip style bookmark, by Irene Tan Aka at Scrapperlicious - Link

A video tutorial on how to create and laminate bookmarks, at Cargo Networking – Link

A download and print Mother’s Day bookmark, by Amy Locurto at Living Locurto – Link

A paperclip bookmark challenge with instructions and an example, at Jennifer’s Sweet Designs – Link

Download the pattern and cut out your own naked mole paper bookmark, at Extreme Cards and Papercrafting – Link

A double arrow pattern for a knitted bookmark, at Clumsy Mothering – Link

A magnetic clip style bookmark with stamped paper, by Jessica Taylor at Ink It Up! – Link

Bookmarks For Sale

Kimberly Madison has been working on some bookmark designs and is looking for feedback – Link

Etsy:

A beautiful hookmark with lampwork and bead ornament, by Renee Suich – Link

It’s another Gorjuss bookmark, titled I Found My Family In A Book – Link

Fabric and paper magnetic clip bookmarks, by Magnetic Bookmarks – Link

On-Line Bookmark Collections

Punt Per Punt:

Nuria is back with a set of 4 bookmarks from Brussels – Link

A set of bookmarks from Sterling Press with weird animals mash ups – Link

Three sets of American bookmarks with art, writers and animal themes – Link

Marcapaginas: Natalia

A set of chicken and rooster themed bookmarks and a discussion of the myths around them – Link

A beautiful set of bookmarks with images of a mother and her child – Link

Inside Books: Bookmark of the Week:

A bookmark celebrating Library Week from the Warrenville Public Library (Illinois) – Link

Mondopunt:

This post has bookmarks from San Jordi, some with images of roses, others from a book about demons, and more – Link

A bookmark collectors meeting organized by the library of Girona - Link

The TV show Gossip Girl has made it to Spain, and here are bookmarks from the show and the books the series is based on – Link

Additional bookmarks from San Jordi and The International Day Of The Book – Link

Flikr Images:

Beautiful graphic on this bookmark, shown by Joanieponytail57 - Link

Wow! a set of gorgeous hookmarks with fused glass ornaments, by Iawatha - Link

A fabric wire fox terrier ornament on a ribbon bookmark, by LeafPeople - Link

A fabric bookmark with a Pretty Kitty theme, made by Reyney - Link

A bookmark shaped image of a plant, by Catimini - Link

Hand Made Bookmarks:

A beautiful tatted bookmark with an arabesque look, at Saying Things – Link

A clip style bookmark with a flower ornament, at El Petit Tresor – Link

A very interesting corner bookmark with a beautiful butterfly made from a clear vinyl report cover, at Paper Trail – Link

A stamped paper and colored bookmark, at Pinky’s World – Link

A whimsical bookmark made from stamped paper, by Deb at Crafty Card-I Higgins – Link

A tatted and very colorful bookmark, at Lace-lovin’ Librarian – Link

A nice corner bookmark with a different decorative design, by Lorie at Live, Love, Laugh, Create – Link

A beaded hookmark with angel beads, by Elin at Be Creative… – Link

A wire clip bookmark shaped as an outline of an apple, by Dawn at UK Lass In US – Link

Beautiful lace bookmark, at tatt3r’s lacystuff – Link

A paper bookmark and card, at Jessica Lynn Original Design Team – Link

A delicate tatted cross bookmark, at Umi & Tsuru – Link

A paperclip bookmark with a stamped and colored paper ornament, by Nikki at Bunny-Zoe’s Blog - Link

A colorful cross-stitched bookmark, by Tatyana at The World’s Largest Collection of Smalls Too – Link

A paperclip bookmark with stamped paper ornament on a gift card, by Nikki at ScrapMagasinet - Link

Two lovely, tatted bookmarks, at Vicki’s Creative Corner – Link

A stitched bookmark and a crocheted bookmark, by Gaby and shown at Hooked on Exchanging – Link

Early prototype design for a laminated bookmark, by Lynette at Dichroic Glass & Art ~ Silvermoonlyn – Link

Responding to a bookmark challenge, Mandi at Scrap This…Stamp That created this Monkey Business bookmark – Link

A beautifully stamped and colored paper bookmark, by Hels at Ink On My Fingers – Link

A lovely knitted bookmark, made for her mother by Tvini - Link

Clip style bookmarks made from decorated paper ornaments and paperclips, by Robin at Robin’s Artful Musings – Link

A stitched bookmark by Caroline, photo by Rice and Soup – Link

A baby album bookmark, made by Cindy at Cindy’s Creations – Link

A couple of pictures showing intermediate steps in making a set of magnetic clip bookmarks, at Artlife - Link

Two scrabble tiles made into charms are the ornament on this hookmark, by Christine at Romantic Cottage – Link

A star shaped paper ornament on this paperclip bookmark, by Lisa at Lisa’s Paper Fun – Link

A cross stitched Celtic Knot pattern on this bookmark by Scattie at Pins and Needles – Link

A beautiful and colorful altered image bookmark featuring a mermaid, by Kersten at Altered Gypsy – Link

Miscellaneous:

Nameless had quite a few (19!) wonderful posts of bookmarks targeted to specific books. Rather than point to each one in this entry, I’ll just direct you to the home page so that you can enjoy them all – Link

Some lovely graphics on bookmarks by Dan The Man at Denominator Graphics – Link

A set of bookmarks with characters from the Full Metal Alchemist, at BK201 – Link

Ken shows off some of his bookmarks and is asking readers of his blog to share some of theirs, at Neth Space – Link

An opportunistic (or found) bookmark which is reminding the user of some good times, by Inimicalfool - Link

A great vintage bookmark advertising an optometrist, found at Forgotten Bookmarks – Link

A beautiful graphic on this bookmark that’s also a business card for Beklina, at CoinOp - Link

2009 Bookmark Challenge:

A reminder post with the deadlines for several bookmark design competitions – Link

The challenge has been accepted and now Jen will be designing a bookmark a month – Link

The 2009 Bookmark Challenge is over and the final counts are still being tallied, but the winner of the Bookmark Design Contest has been announced – Link

Enjoy!

Bookmarks In the News

Articles:

An interesting article on poetry and bookmarks, both bookmarks mentioned within poems, and bookmarks that have poems on them, by Laine Farley at BliblioBuffet - Link

Here’s an update on that stolen Hitler bookmark that was recovered in Seattle. The suspect has pleaded guilty – Link

Contests :

The first annual Healthy Brain bookmark design contest is being sponsored by the Alzheimer Society of Brandt (Canada) – Link

Contest Winners:

Here’s an article recognizing Calvin Twombly, a 7 year old honorable mention winner of the Massachusetts School Library Association’s bookmark contest – Link

Brooke Elliot is the winner of her division in the same Massachusetts bookmark contest, themed “School Libraries: Learning for Life” – Link

Jennifer at The Literate Housewife Review announced the 25 winners of her contest to be the first members of the Bookmark It, Bookmark of the Month Club – Link

Swaps:

You swap bookmarks that contain your mini book reviews, at Swap-bot – Link

This is another book review bookmark swap, but internationally focused – Link

Make Your Own Bookmark

A tatting pattern for a cross shape that can be used for a bookmark, by Barbara Tozzano at Fortune City - Link

A video tutorial on making beaded book thongs, at Ashley Dupre Memoirs – Link

Another tutorial on making a corner bookmark from an envelope, at Cut Out + Keep – Link

Bookmarks For Sale

WARNING: this bookmark is shaped in the figure of a man which can be squashed in the pages of a book. Named the Dead Mark Bookmark, it’s available at Suck UK – Link

Etsy:

Here’s a Gorjuss bookmark titled I Found My Family In A Book – Link

And another Gorjuss bookmark, this one titled Ruby - Link

The House Of Mouse is selling a bookmark that can be customized with any of their mouse images – Link

On-Line Bookmark Collections

Punto de Papel:

Another (HUGE) collection of Harry Potter bookmarks; these are from the movie Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire – Link

Mirage Bookmarks:

A lovely brushed steel bookmark, engraved and cut out with an image by Gustav Klimt , for sale from Mirage Bookmarks – Link

A vintage bookmark from a French perfume company that also serves as a scented sample card – Link

Mondopunt:

A big set of bookmarks from Greece which highlights the native birds – Link

A lovely set of illustrations that promote several popular operas to a younger audience – Link

Flikr Images:

A beautiful vintage Christmas card and bookmark, posted by RipTheSkull - Link

The last post brought me to the Flickr pool Vintage Bookmarks, which is pretty fun to scan through – Link

Hand Made Bookmarks:

A lovely little bookmark tatted from some sample thread acquired in an exchange, from Joy In Tatting – Link

A ribbon book thong with a Parisian theme, by Mad Red Hare – Link

A personalized bookmark and card, by Peanutos – Link

Another bookmark and card by Peanutos – Link

Icons from the Galaga game are cross stitched into this bookmark, and it appears the bookmark isn’t available on Etsy anymore – Link

Here are a few handmade bookmarks that I believe are made on clothespins, by Deanne at Just Wasting Time – Link

Miscellaneous:

This competition came and went, but the bookmarks used as prizes are intersting to look at, posted at Reading Matters – Link

Enjoy!

Bookmarks In the News

Articles:

Laine Farley over at BiblioBuffet has a fascinating interview with a librarian and a graphic artist from City College of San Francisco (California) about a bookmark design program at the college’s Graphics Department – Link

Using a postcard as a bookmark revisits the message every time the book is read, by Susan S. Emerson at the Gloucester Daily Times – Link

Although the date for entering has come and gone, I want to point out this very clever promotion at The Literary Housewife Review, where she was putting together a bookmark a month club – Link

Diann Anderson discusses making bookmarks with samples of her art as a way of marketing her artwork – Link

Contests :

The Pickens County Library System (South Carolina) is holding it’s annual bookmark design contest – Link

Contest Winners:

Here are pictures of the finalists and winners of the Washoe Education Association’s (Nevada) Bookmark Art Contest – Link

Swaps:

A handmade fabric bookmark exchange, at Hooked on Exchanging – Link

Handmade bookmarks with classic movie themes are the subject of this swap over at Swap-bot – Link

Make Your Own Bookmark

Here’s a tutorial with a lot of good photos on making a corner bookmark with folded paper, by Jana Emmert at Stamp on This – Link

A similar tutorial for a corner bookmark but with a video, at Dawn’s Stamping Studio – Link

Instructions for making a paper flower as the ornament on a ribbon bookmark, by Loralee at No Fuss Fabulous – Link

Bookmarks For Sale

A magnetic bookmark with the picture of a curios pig, available from Backyard Chirper – Link

Etsy:

A Gorjuss bookmark, this one named Hear No Evil – Link

On-Line Bookmark Collections

Punto de Papel:

Maria Rosa shows a set of bookmarks with some beautiful drawing out of Alice in Wonderland – Link

Here are a set of bookmarks with pictures from the movie and illustrations from the book Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban – Link

And here are some more bookmarks with illustrations from the Harry Potter books – Link

Mondopunt:

More bookmarks from the 2009 International Tourism Trade Fair in Madrid, this set includes quite a selection from Palestine – Link

Hand Made Bookmarks:

The third entry in this collection is a hand made paper bookmark, by Ember at Triple the Sketch – Link

A couple of corner bookmarks, made by Sarah-Jane at Cards and a Cuppa as her response to an online challenge – Link

K. Stahler at Kay’s K9s creates miniature models of dogs, and made this head of a French Bulldog as a bookmark – Link

A nice stamped paper bookmark made as a thank you, at Peanutos-Craft – Link

Wow! An amazing set of bookmarks received as part of a swap, posted by Lay Hoon at Me Scrap – Link

Toni at Moved to the Mountains made this stamped paper and ribbon bookmark – Link

Enjoy!

Bookmarks In the News

Articles:

Here’s a connection for selling scented bookmarks as a fundraising event, at Fundrazine - Link

At Chicken, Monkey, Dog the question was raised about what to do with a bookmark when you are reading – Link

A great story about making personalized bookmarks as a Save The Date card for the author’s wedding, by Cyd at Elizabeth Anne Designs – Link

This week, Lauren uses a vintage bookmark advertising the benefits of an electric reading lamp (as well as a story by Arthur Conan Doyle) to discuss the creation and commercialization of the light bulb, at BiblioBuffet - Link

Contests :

The Chinn Park Regional Library (Virginia) is sponsoring a bookmark design contest called Talking To The Artist Bookmark Contest – Link

Swaps:

An interesting swap over at Swap-bot: send a hand decorated postcard to you partner with an outline they can cutout to create a bookmark – Link

Another basic bookmark swap involving hand-made bookmarks, at Swap-bot – Link

Make Your Own Bookmark

A simple bookmark project at Preschool Storytime Crafts – Link

A workshop to make Lucky Leprechaun Coins and Wire Bookmarkers is coming March 1 at Rahr-West Art Museum in Manotoc (Canada) – Link

Instructions on making a Twilight themed hookmark with beaded ornaments, by AmazedWithYou - Link

Instructions for making a corner bookmark using stamped paper, at 3D Design Challenge – Link

A downloadable template for printing a bookmark with an orchid image, along with a variety of additional sites with free bookmark downloads, at Free Calendars and Free Bookmarks (interesting site name) – Link

A tutorial to make a bookmark with an embroidered orchid, by Cathie at Country Garden Stitchery – Link

Bookmarks For Sale

A bookmark with LED light made by Thinktank, at Deals Plus – Link

Etsy:

Matty8080 is selling a set of 4 bookmarks based on his drawings – Link

Gorjuss has the bookmark My Tree Is Special for sale – Link

Another Gorjuss bookmark, this one titled I Haven’t Fallen Down In A While – Link

A very cool clipmark with a steampunk style ornament featuring a photo of Edgar Allen Poe, by Poet Summer - Link

On-Line Bookmark Collections

Punto de Papel:

Here are more bookmarks from the FITUR conference in Madrid – Link

Mondopunt:

Owls are the theme of this huge set of bookmarks from various times and publishers (and I just noticed that all of the owls in the images are reading books) – Link

Flikr Images:

A bookmark shaped photo of rose thorns by Catimini - Link

Here are some fun bookmarks from Picke Bicke, photo by I Heart Kitty – Link

A paper bookmark made from a design available on a CD, by Joan Thewlis – Link

Nameless LeTTer:

A bookmark found in On Beyond Zebra – Link

Found in 20000 Leagues Under The Sea – Link

Here’s a fun one placed in If a Bus Could Talk: The Story of Rosa Parks – Link

Found in Twilight - Link

Found in a copy of Swim With The Sharks Without Being Eaten Alive: Outsell…And Outnegotiate Your Competition – Link

Lots of llamas found in a copy of The Love Dare – Link

An old image put in the book Two Wheels and a Map – Link

This bookmark left in War and Peace left me chuckling – Link

Found in 101 Ways to Flirt – Link

Hand Made Bookmarks:

A nice little bookmark stitched for a one-year old boy named Fredde, by Nic at A Girl As Mad As Birds – Link

A bookmark with hand colored owls decorating it, received by Dena at Tales at Wayne Manor as part of a swap – Link

A very nice assemblage made into a bookmark, at My Little Raggedy Blessings – Link

Miscellaneous:

Enjoy!

Bookmarks In the News

Articles:

Laine Farley has a great article at BiblioBuffet this week about the bookmarks produced for Star Braid during the second half of the 19th century. What I find most appealing is the research she did about the bookmarks themselves, including the designers that produced such beautiful images. She accumulated a complete set of the produced series to help with her research. A great collectors’ article- Link

CW at Bibliophemera displays a bookmark with a beautiful drawing of a wolf in his post that starts with an attempt at finding a Latin phrase for “bookmark”, then gives a nod to Lauren and BiblioBuffet, moves on to discuss the writer Rick Bass, and finishes with a discussion of the bookmark and the organization it came from(wow!) – Link

Collin Steele at The Canberra Times (Australia) discusses items found in books that were used as bookmarks (he also references BiblioBuffet, although this time it was an article by Laine) – Link

An upcoming LSU women’s basketball game features their annual “bookmark game” promotion, where Baton Rouge (Luoisiana) schools were mailed bookmarks containing vouchers for free tickets to the game – Link

Marty Weil at the Ephemera blog has started a Facebook group open to all ephemera collectors – Link

Here’s an article on using bookmarks as advertising, but what makes it a bit more interesting is that it’s available for reprint in other blogs, so you may see this text show up in a lot of other places – Link

Swaps:

The Yahoo! group Collecting Bookmarks has posted their February exchange table to sign up for that month’s regular bookmark exchange (you must be a member, but it’s free to join) – Link

Make Your Own Bookmark

Since he needed to repair the binding on his bible, Ben at Founder and Perfecter decidede to add a few more ribbon bookmarks to the spine – Link

A nice tatted bookmark pattern by the Tarnished Tatter – Link

A crocheted bookmark pattern by Lolaness at Associated Content – Link

Another lovely tatted bookmark with a pattern, or you can buy a finished version at Needle Dreams – Link

Bookmarks For Sale

A 2GB USB drive in the shape of a pair of glasses that’s also a bookmark – I don’t quite get it either, at Endgadget - Link

A promotional post from a company in China that makes brass and epoxy bookmarks, at OursBiz.com – Link

Etsy:

Another Gorjuss bookmark, this one titled I Haven’t Fallen Down In A While – Link

Printed from one of her illustrations, Stephanie Fizer is offering this laminated bookmark – Link

A beautiful photo by Irene Suchocki is made into a clip bookmark, available from HeartWorksByLori – Link

Free Bookmarks

Carolyn Jewel is offering a free bookmark from her new book My Wicked Enemy – Link

Claire Burke will send you a free scented bookmark for joining her mailing list – Link

On-Line Bookmark Collections

Marcapaginas: Natalia

Natalia has a new section over at Marcapaginas focusing on bookmarks that also serve another purpose. She has two examples so far: a photo frame and a mirror – Link

Punto de Papel:

An announcement for a collectors encounter in Tarragona, Catalonia (Spain) in March, and a mention of a FITUR event in Madrid at the end of January – Link

Mirage Bookmarks:

A custom bookmark commemorating the Scottish Poet Robert Burns – Link

Flikr Images:

Phil Sidenstricker has an image of a saguaro cactus in bookmark form – Link

Joan Thewlis displays a picture of a vintage Hoyt’s German Cologne bookmark – Link

Reyney shows a handmade felt (?) bookmark with an airplane charm – Link

Kabi Designs has an elegant bookthong style bookmark made with glass beads, Swarovski crystals, and a watch – Link

Hand Made Bookmarks:

Andrea at Toodles and Bink Weblog displays one of her stamped paper bookmarks – Link

A mini-bookmark, made from fabric by Meridian Ariel – Link

Miscellaneous:

A bookmark from The Bookplate bookstore at the Exile Bibliophile (beyond the alliteration, it’s features a lovely art deco design) – Link

Hari Kishore in India shows a bookmark he picked up from Odyssey Bookstore in Chennai (India) as part of a bookmark marketing discussion – Link

The movie Choke sent out bookmarks to promote it’s DVD release – Link

A set of handmade bookmarks at Middle Age Madness (love the blog name) – Link

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

Enjoy!

Bookmarks In the News

Articles:

Laine Farley has the first part of her Bookmark Travelogue posted at BiblioBuffet, where she starts her discussion of the bookmark collecting highlights of her recent trip to Ireland – Link

Contests :

Another call for entries into The Bookmark Project at the Koffler Centre of the Arts (Toronto) in conjunction with their annual Jewish Book Fair – Link

Contest Winners:

In a very mixed-emotion story, the winners of the Colne Road Library’s (U.K.) bookmark contest were awarded at the party saying good-bye to the library on its last day – Link

Swaps:

An exchange of hand drawn bookmarks, at Carol’s Drawing Club, a forum for artists of all levels – Link

Over at Swap-bot there’s a new bookmark swap – 2 partners, 1 bookmark each – Link

Another Swap-bot swap, but this one’s a bit different. 5 postcards and a bookmark that show off the sender’s country are to be swapped with someone from another country – Link

Make Your Own Bookmark

A fine tutorial on making a corner bookmark, by Nicole at Crafting Happens – Link

Bookmarks For Sale

A set of classic looking bookmarks designed by the artist Rory Skagen – Link

Some more wedding favor bookmarks, these are heart-shaped and from Little Things Wedding Favors – Link

Clear Prospects makes a magnetic bookmark as a promotional item – Link

A post on how personalized bookmarks are an incentive to read, at Impressive Inscriptions – Link

A set of bookmarks created with magnifiers, from Eurofan - Link

The Food Bank at St. Mary’s

If I understand this correctly, Art for Food is a blog maintained to showcase the items for sale that were made at workshops to raise funds for The Food Bank at St. Mary’s in Seattle (Washington State). I’ve got a set of links to the bookmarks that were made (and are very nice!) -Link

Round blue beads and space needle charm – Link

Round green beads and space needle chanrm – Link

Pink hearts and clubs – Link

Blue green fish with sand dollars – Link

Gold filigree bead – Link

Amethyst silver with space needle – Link

Etsy:

A cute bird shaped paper bookmark in a library pocket, by MissesKwittys - Link

On-Line Bookmark Collections

Marcapaginas: Alia

With her first post in some time, Alia knocked my socks off with her collection of 15 gorgeous Art Nouveau related bookmarks – Link

Flikr Images:

Catamini’s latest bookmark image – Link

Hand Made Bookmarks:

A cross stitched poppy bookmark, by Theresa at Miss Honey Down Under – Link

Some crocheted flowers used to make bookmarks, by Sarah at Wake Up And Live – Link

Miscellaneous:

At the end of her post, Debbie shows off her Wizard of Oz bookmarkat Friday Friends Book Blog – Link

Enjoy!

Bookmarks In the News

Articles:

Well, Lauren at BiblioBuffet has joined in the bacon obsession currently sweeping the internet (not that I haven’t participated as well) with this survey of bacon facts and bacon related items in the world, including her own bacon bookmark – Link

Natalia at Marcapáginas found a children’s book with a bookmark as the main character – Link

A nifty craft project for kids at the Port Discovery Science Center (North Carolina) on the 4th of July had thems making bookmarks with LEDs – Link

Contests :

A beaded bookmark is the prize in this blog subscription contest at Imperishable Beauty – Link

Swaps:

A quick bookmark swap limited to folks in the UK, over at Swap-Bot – Link

A book list and bookmark swap at Swap-Bot – Link

Another bookmark swap at Swap-Bot, this one for free bookmarks – Link

If you are a Dotee Doll maker (yeah I had to look that one up – here’s a link that describes them as a sort of hand crafted art doll) then here’s a swap of bookmarks that are made to resemble Dotee Dolls – Link

Make Your Own Bookmark

This tutorial at The Stampin’ Librarian was difficult for me to read – if you see mostly blank space, try highlighting those areas to bring out the text – Link

Bookmarks For Sale

A silver bookmark with blue bead and heart at ShopIt – Link

In the Rats Rule, Pet Rat Discussion Forum, this is a thread is by artist LeonaKitty offering to make bookmarks with some pet portraits – Link

A set of beaded crystal items including a bookmark, at iCraft.CA

The state of Georgia has a tax holiday on the extended weekend from July 31 to August 3 for purchase of school supplies, and that includes bookmarks! – Link

Impressive Impressions Bookmark Boutique makes custom laminated bookmarks for a variety of occasions – Link

They have also launched a blog which is chock full of bookmark related posts – Link

They have a series on bookmarks as wedding favors – Link

And custom bookmarks for family reunions (as well as several other topics) – Link

Etsy:

A bookmark with a (repurposed) image of the Chicago skyline, by KathyysKrafts – Link

On-Line Bookmark Collections

Inside Books: Bookmark of the Week:

A bright and cheerful bookmark meant to familiarize kids with road safety – Link

Coleccionista Chilena de Marcapáginas:

Olga’s exhibit at the Santiago Library will be extended to August 10 – Link

Mondopunt:

A set of bookmarks related to the films of director Luis Bru̱uel, to honor the 25th anniversary of his death РLink

16 different bookmarks that all have an ice cream shaped image – Link

Flikr Images:

A bookmark promoting Top-Notch bevarages, by Joan Thewlis – Link

A vintage bookmark promoting Pepsi Cola, also photographed by Joan Thewlis – Link

Hand Made Bookmarks:

A very nice corner bookmark made by LifeBeyondLaundry (I love internet IDs) and shown at Country Life in the Big City – Link

Miscellaneous:

Beautiful photo of Edinburgh, by Joanna Potorska – Link

A cross-stitched bookmark in an Assisi style – Link

Enjoy!

Bookmarks In the News

Articles:

Lauren, over at BiblioBuffet, has written an article on a topic near to my heart: wooden bookmarks. Being a woodworker, I found myself lingering over each image of the items in her collection – Link

The Bluffton, South Carolina library has an Adult Summer Reading Program where participating adults get a special bookmark that allows them entry to a book review and rating blog as well as enter drawings for prizes – Link

Contests :

The Ramsbottom (UK) Library is sponsoring a bookmark design competition as part of the National Year of Reading – Link

Swaps:

An interesting swap of handmade bookmarks with the theme ‘Pin up Girls’, over at Swap-bot – Link

Make Your Own Bookmark

A ribbon and stamped paper bookmark by Petronela at Keep Stamping – Link

Instructions for working with children to make a very nice looking cardboard/paper bookmark with a nature theme, at braquiplan - Link

How to make a very cool magnetic bookmark from photos of your friends, at Photojojo - Link

An easy clip-style bookmark from card stock and stamps at Mom’s Crafty Life – Link

In preparation for an upcoming stamping convention, The Stampin’ Librarian discusses how to make the bookmark she prepared for a convention project – Link

Bookmarks For Sale

Fan art for the book Twighlight which has been made into bookmarks that you can buy from Faust Sayuri – Link

A collection of small embroidery designs for use in making bookmarks, by Elsa’s Designs – Link

Etsy:

A hand painted bookmark on canvas paper by Silvia Victory - Link

Another Sylvia Victory painting on a bookmark – Link

A hand drawn and painted bookmark of strawberries by Blue Pandemonium – Link

Blue Pandemonium also has a hand made bookmark named Unloved Monster – Link

On-Line Bookmark Collections

Coleccionista Chilena de Marcapáginas:

To celebrate Librarian Day in Chile, the ANEPE Library installed an exhibit of Olga’s bookmarks – Link

Mondopunt:

Summer reading is the theme for this large collection of bookmarks – Link

Flikr Images:

A lovely image of leaves, by Taryneast - Link

Handmade Bookmarks:

A nice stamped paper collage bookmark made by Cora for her daughter, at Paper Flowers – Link

A cross stitched image of Mario and Yoshi at Sprite Stitch – Link

Images of a bookmark received in a craft swap over at My Crafty Outlook – Link

A diamond Lace bookmark, made by Sarah at The Knitting Archaeologist – Link

A paper bookmark made with stamps and some texturing over at Three Little Chickies – Link

A tatted bookmark along with some references to the original pattern at Victats - Link

A bee themed bookmark made for a swap and shown at My Crafty Outlook – Link

A very interesting post showing the artist’s small production run of 100 hand made bookmarks, at Life-In-Parallel – Link

A felt bookmark inspired by Chocobo Tales over at Yetikitn - Link

Miscellaneous:

I may have posted about this before, but it’s worth revisiting. This site shows the amazing art projects submitted to the Bookmarks IV project (2006-7) by 59 different artists – Link