So pretty! Maybe I would know what page I was on for once :) Seriously...I think that would be great to not have to read 1/2 the book to figure out where I was :)
My daughter makes these only she buys girls tights..or women's tights. She cuts off 1 inch increments starting at the top. Then you buy a ring and attach whatever you want.. jewerly, beads ect. My grandgirls use them for necklaces around their necks.. I use them for bookmarkers.. They are so cool...
September 29, 2010 at 10:14 AM
I am SO SO excited to have Cheri here today.You might have heard of her little blog...
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I'm Cheri from I Am Momma - Hear Me Roar. I'm going to show you how to make the world's best bookmark. It's a great gift for any reader and it's not your average bookmark. First, let me tell you that this idea belongs to the kindest lady who I sat next to on a plane almost a year ago. She noticed I was reading a book and offered to give me a bookmark she had made. The idea she had was genius. Let me show you.
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Here's a close-up of the bookmark.
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It's made of jewelry elastic cord and a few beads. The best part is that it is impossible to lose your page. Little hands can pick up the book, shake it, through it around, and your marker isn't going anywhere.
[Image]You'll need the elastic, a few beads, and an eyepin. An eyepin looks like this:
[Image]Just string on your beads, bend the flat end so that it hooks like the other end. Then tie on the elastic cord to both ends. Ta-dah! You have a one of a kind lovely bookmark. Here's what it looks like when it's not on the book. The circumference of the loop should be about one foot long. Then it will fit smaller books, but also stretch enough to accommodate larger books.
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I just wish I knew the name of the lady who gave me the great idea. I'd tell her I haven't lost my page since. Thanks for letting me join the Christmas festivities here Larissa. Have a great day and you're all welcome at at my place anytime.
THANK you Cheri.
Yeah it is true, she is pretty amazing. I pretty much love all of her projects.
posted by Larissa@Just Another Day in Paradise at 10:20 PM on Jul 19, 2010
"Bookmarks with I am Momma"
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I love it! And I want one!!!
July 20, 2010 at 7:59 AM
Definitely going to be making some of these for Christmas presents! Thanks for the idea!!
July 20, 2010 at 10:47 AM
What an awesome idea. I love it! And I agree, Cheri is pretty amazing!
July 20, 2010 at 1:14 PM
Very cool.
July 20, 2010 at 9:32 PM
Clever Cheri.
July 21, 2010 at 11:15 AM
So pretty! Maybe I would know what page I was on for once :) Seriously...I think that would be great to not have to read 1/2 the book to figure out where I was :)
July 21, 2010 at 8:33 PM
My daughter makes these only she buys girls tights..or women's tights. She cuts off 1 inch increments starting at the top. Then you buy a ring and attach whatever you want.. jewerly, beads ect. My grandgirls use them for necklaces around their necks.. I use them for bookmarkers.. They are so cool...
September 29, 2010 at 10:14 AM