Hi everyone! I wanted to show you a few easy DIY bookmarks that I made this year to give as presents. I originally saw this idea at Andrea Singarella’s blog way back in Jan and then rather surprisingly, my Michael’s had a demonstration on how to make them recently!
Add some pretty bling to your bookcase with this easy project. They make beautiful gifts too!
DIY Bookmark Tutorial
Below are the supplies you need to make the bookmarks.
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What you need to make the ones I show are:
- ribbon clamps
- jump rings (all found in the jewelry making section of craft stores)
- various widths of ribbon to fit the ribbon clamps (velvet ribbon looks very elegant)
- charms or vintage jewelry to add to the ends. You use those straight connector pins if you want to add some beads to the ends but I decided not to do that for these.
- needle nose or flat nose pliers
They’re really easy to make and not expensive but they look expensive! I think they’re a nice present to give to anyone that you know is a bookworm.
Step 1. You measure how long you want your bookmark to be. I made my daughter’s (the blue ribbon with the cross) 8 inches.
Step 2. Place one end of the ribbon between the ribbon clamp and close clamp (I used some needle nose pliers). Repeat on the other end.
Step 3. Add the jump ring (use your pliers) and your charms to both ends. That it! Aren’t they pretty!
These DIY Bookmarks were so easy to make! Really the hardest thing is deciding on the ribbon and jewelry! I love things that are pretty yet practical.
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What a pretty gift! Thanks for sharing.
Wow, those are so pretty. Who knew Michael's had a demonstration.
Those are pretty! What a great gift idea.
Manuela, these are beautiful! Thanks for the idea. What a fun gift!
I LOVE those Manuela! They came out beautiful. I had tried looking for ribbon clamps about a year and a half ago but couldn't find them. I'm glad they made their way in the stores. beautiful gift idea 🙂
Have a wonderful day!
Sharon
Those are so cute! And I love your new Goodwill piece, that is gonna be so great painted up a nice color.
Oh Manuela, those are fabulous bookmarks! Thank you for sharing these! xx
Super pretty! What a great idea for a little gift. Thank you for sharing!
Jennifer
That's a great project – love it in that it doesn't require glue or glitter!! Now I need to look for the findings as I must make some. You are going to make me a crafter yet. I plan to blog about my bleached bottle brush tree experience on Wednesday. Have a great week. Sally
How SUPER CUTE are those!!!
Pamela
Thanks for posting this.. if I get time, I know a couple of people who would love these!
I have always loved beautiful book marks..it just feels so special to have one in a book! These are really beautiful too! Great idea! Come say hi 😀
Love this, Manuela! {Love that book you pictured, too}! I have to go to Michael's this week and I think I will look for the items needed to make this.
You come up with the best ideas! I love those.
Penny
What a beautiful project Manuela! I love that idea! A great gift for friends or teachers!
Thanks for linking up – I really appreciate it!
XOXO
Jen
Those are beautiful and great for gifts!
Love these. They are almost too pretty to use as bookmarks. I'll have to check out my Michael's. My gd loves to make fun bookmarks, so it would be fun to make her one. Linda
What a pretty idea – think I'll make myself one!
Those are lovely and perfect for my bookclub!
These are lovely Manuela! Great gift idea. I'd love for you to link this post up with my party on Friday if you like!
I like these bookmarks and yes they are so easy to make. Very nice, thanks for sharing. Have a great week Manuela.
Wow, look how far Andrea's idea went. Yours are beautiful xoxox Clarice
Those are wonderful Manuela!
Now who would think to look for instruction sheets at the front of the store?? Oh yeah YOU would! LOL
Donna
Manuela, these are wonderful.
I so enjoy the Christmas season, and I value all of the wonderful bloggers I have met this year- like you.
You are such an inspiration to us all!
Laura
I know lots of bookworms who would love these!! They are so pretty. Great gift idea!
I'm a huge bookworm and I love giving books as gifts – these would be such an elegant touch to add to a gift!
Love the bookmarks… the jewelry findings are on sale almost every other week at Hobby Lobby. I will keep this on my idea list for quick gifts. I bought some things to make cell phone charms today for a few girls in our church. It was so much fun picking out the charms!
What a beautiful and LUXURIOUS gift!
I LOVE those bookmarks and they look like they will stay put in the book. CUTE!!!
I saw the schedule for the demo at the Michael's here and then promptly forgot about it! Thanks so much for sharing ~ I love crosses!
I love quick and easy projects that look beautiful and elegant like these. Thanks for posting this, they're lovely. Love your blog too!
Pretty! I've made something similar, but just stitched the bangle to the end of the ribbon. This looks a little more professional!
I just love bookmarks. Of course I love books! What great presents. After all, we've all got to "mark our place" whether it's a book or magazine! They're so pretty, Manuela!
Brenda
These are truly beautiful
Thanks for sharing the info on the bookmarks. They are lovely! Enjoyed your blog.
CurtissAnn
They do make pretty gifts. I really like the ones you made – so pretty! I had hoped to make some bookmarks for gifts this year, but time got away from me. Thanks for sharing the information.
Beautiful! I'm so happy you gave the information on how to make them.
Very pretty idea Manuela!
I sold jewelry for many years and I also read so these are right up my alley. I'm going to Micheals tomorrow for mesh and I'm now adding them to the list.
Thanks for coming by earlier and your kindness. ~Melissa 🙂
So sweet and simple to make! They will make a very pretty gift!
Janelle
Forgot to tell you I got a new camera for Christmas and I have no idea how to use all of those complex settings yet.
Alex took the night shots for me and he did do a good job.
Thank you for the compliment!
Wow, those came out great, thanks for sharing.
I would love to get one of these as a gift! So pretty!
Your bookmarks turned out gorgeous Manuela. I had the Michael's flyer tacked up to the kitchen message board for a few weeks but was unable to go to the demonstration last Saturday! Thank you for posting the tutorial 🙂 I have the ribbon & jump rings, but will have to head over to Michaels for ribbon clamps. I think they make the perfect little gift.
Again I hop over and find yet another GREAT crafty gift idea! I love the ribbons and 'jewels' you put together. Just lovely.
My daughter is really into the New Moon stuff…Wonder if I could make one with a vampire theme?
Thanks again for joining Mi4m!
really neat! What a great idea! I am heading to Michaels today~ Then to the antique store to see if I canfind some vintage jewelry!
Thanks for the great tutorial!
Shellagh
Pretty bookmark! I love the book you show with them. I love the look of old books!
Thanks for linking up Manuela. I love these!
What a lovely gift idea. It would be a great preent yucked into a good book!
Very pretty, I need to find time to read!
I was so excited when I saw your pics on this post; Julia McNair Wrights' books are my favorites!!! I found two of them on Cape Cod and snatched them up immediately! 😀