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Monday, April 13, 2009

Project - Corner Bookmarks



Corner Bookmarks -

Have been making these to use up scraps and junk mail. Fun to make and useful ;-)

Cut the corners off a junk mail envelope...dimensions 2"x2" is good.

Leave 2 sides open to slide over corner of book page.

Then take scrap cardstock, cut and glue to both sides of envy corner to stiffen.

Next collage, draw, stamp, punch whatever you want to create art on them.

I used the gold edge from recycled Christmas cards, cut and scored to trim a couple.

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  1. hearts81April 13, 2009 at 4:09 PM

    I never thought of making corner bookmarks. My daughter is always telling me that I need a hobby. Making bookmarks might be perfect for someone with NO patience what so ever. Once I master that lol... on to something that might take a wee bit longer. I think that you will keep me on my toes! :)

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  2. Cat - Country gal from WisconsinApril 13, 2009 at 4:34 PM

    Betcha can't make just one! And the supply of
    junk envies is endless ;-)
    Hope I inspired a hobby!

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Pit Beads

"Art in My Garbage" is a favorite theme I deamed up.
All that "stuff" in the trash-bin surely has another life as an "art supply" - Yesterday the discovery was date pits ;-D
They scrub up well, have a nice rustic, "woody" look and make great beads when drilled with a fine dremel bit. Have also just discovered "sea beans", along with the lovely shells on the Texas beaches. The teeniest bit of baby oil shines them up nice. Avocados, apple seeds, prune pits, etc. can all be used as well. http://www.beachbeans.com/bean_descriptions.html