STEP 2: Cut two identical shapes out of felt. Mine is a circle, while Brandy’s is a heart. Anything goes! A butterfly, a football, a star…if you can cut it, you can make it.
{Meanwhile, excuse my painted-up table. And don’t ever ever tell Aunt Vera this is what’s become of the table we bought with her wedding money, k? This is between you and me.}
STEP 3: Cut and add felt embellishments {optional}. I cut a cute little monogram for mine, while Brandy’s was really adorable as-is.
STEP 4: Hot glue the felt pieces to the wire clip. I put glue on the bottom shape, stuck the wire on, then put a bit more glue and added the top piece like a little bookmark sandwich.
STEP 5: Use thread and a needle to hand stitch around the edges of the felt shapes. My thread was doubled so it shows up really well. I think this adds such a cute little handmade accent. Warning: the hardest part of this whole project is getting your needle to go through where the hot glue is!
STEP 6: Of course, no project is really finished until you add…{can you guess?}…GLITTER!
Using glitter medium or Sparkle Mod Podge works way better than trying to use loose glitter. Yaaay for sparkle!
tossedsaladlife says
I love the bookmarks. They are adorable. I can’t wait to try to make some myself.
Angela Giaco says
Aw, these are so cute and creative! I’m behind on my Christmas diy gifts (…unexpected hospital visit right before the holidays) and have been thinking about making the 7-year old girl that I just stopped nannying for a bookmark; this is a perfect idea and she will love it! I will definitely have to make some myself! 🙂
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Eva {Tales of the Scotts} says
Awww those are super cute
Jill @ Create.Craft.Love. says
Those are awesome! What a great, personalized gift! Wonderful job, my friend!
Jessi @ Practically Functional says
Ooh how fun! Can I play along even though I’ve already posted the Pay It Forward on my FB page?
Melanie @ bear rabbit bear says
Very cute!!
Adrianne at Happy Hour Projects says
What a sweet gift idea!
Brad Klingel says
Cute. Great for valentines day gift!
Ana Lopes says
Simple and cute, love them!Thanks so much for sharing tutorial! I’d love for you to visit my blog.
Have a fabulous week!
Hugs from Portugal,
Ana Love Craft
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Lyuba @ Will Cook For Smiles says
I love that! I have a thing for bookmarks and I use a lot with all my school reading 🙂 I need to make one!