fabric bookmarks (no sewing required!)

Yep, another bookmark post. I really do like to read. I first saw the idea for these here. I made some and really liked how they turned out and have since given a few for gifts. My process was slightly different, so I thought I would give a little tutorial. Super easy and pretty quick, too!

No-Sew Fabric Bookmarks

Supplies needed:
Fabric scraps
Xyron sticker maker or spray adhesive
cardstock
Fray Check (or something similar)
hole punch (optional)
ribbon (optional)

*Note: If you don't have a Xyron, the spray adhesive works every bit as well, it's just a little bit messier. I would recommend putting your cardstock in a big box before spraying the adhesive.

First, cut a piece of cardstock to whatever size you want your bookmark to be (I made mine 2-1/4" by 6-1/2"). I wanted a set of 3, so I just made them all at the same time. Run the cardstock through your Xyron OR spray one side of it with adhesive. Stick the bookmark to the wrong side of your fabric.


Trim around the cardstock.


Put adhesive on the other side of the cardstock. If you are using a Xyron, make sure to stick the bookmark in fabric side up so the adhesive is on the correct side.


Now adhere this to the wrong side of your fabric. I used the same fabric on both sides of my bookmark, but you could use different fabric if you want. Trim off the excess fabric.


Once the fabric is adhered to the cardstock, and you've trimmed off the excess fabric, I recommend using Fray Check (or something similar)on the edges to prevent the fabric from fraying. FYI, I found Fray Check in the sewing department of Wal-Mart. Just apply a small amount and let it dry.



You can leave the bookmarks as they are, or you can punch a hole in the top and add some ribbon. I packaged 3 together and gave them as gifts. Here are some I have made:

iNSD and NEW STUFF!

ScrapMatters is having an excellent sale right now for National Scrapbooking Day. I have two new products out today, too.

I had a lot of fun making this kit. It is definitely my favorite so far.


The alphabet is included in the kit, but if you don't want the whole kit, you can get the alpha by itself.


Look at these pages from the ScrapMatters Creative Team. I love how they used the kit!
From Michelle:


From Kat:


I also have a new hybrid template out. This is a fun one and very versatile!


I made this bag. I know Father's Day is still over a month away, but now I'll be ready. I'm just going to slip a gift card in the bag with the Tootsies.


Thanks for stopping by. Don't forget to grab the printable bookmarks from the post below. Today's the last day you can get them for free!

National Library Week

Did you know that it is National Library Week this week? Well, it is. My kids LOVE to go to the library, and we are a family of readers. We love books at our home. I created this set of printable bookmarks, and for the month of April, you can snag them for FREE! (For Freeeeeeeeee! . . . . Bedtime Stories, anyone? . . . oh, nevermind LOL). Just click on the preview to go to ScrapMatters where you can get these bookmarks.

*Note: these are no longer a freebie, but you can still get them in my shop if you are interested.

Kid Valentines

**Note: Click here for an updated Valentine Pencil post.**

These are the Valentine's my two youngest took to school for their friends. I like them because I got to put cute robots and ballet shoes on them, but they still got to pick out their favorite cartoon store-bought valentines to go inside! :)






We also made these cute pencil valentines for the kids to give their teachers. They're made out of a package of Rolos and a Hershey's kiss.


Update: Due to several requests, I have posted directions for these pencils on my blog. That post can be found by clicking here.

The templates for the boxes can be found at ScrapMatters (images are linked):

Hybrid Bootcamp Box Tutorial

Check out my pillow box tutorial here.

Another great template for Vday!

I just released this Pillow Box on Friday. It's a fun one and versatile enough for any occasion.


Here are a couple samples:



I've also started to delve into digital designing and have released my first kit at SM:



Stay tuned . . . I'm hoping to get some more Valentine ideas up here in the next couple of days!

More ideas for Valentine's Day

Here are a couple more fun, little boxes that would be really quick and easy to put together. They would make great personalized packaging for a small gift!

For You Heart bag:


Fry boxes (As seen in the June 2009 issue of Creating Keepsakes.):





The templates for both of these can be found in my store at ScrapMatters (images below are linked):