New Catalog Bookmark Gifts. Every year the plan is to give a simple gift with my catalogs, especially for my Club Members. This will be the first time I got it done! Yeah! Something gets marked off my to-do-list!
In reviewing 2008 events, I found this project idea from Carrie Cudney with Stampin' Up! She had the cutest Cooking Inspired Projects at Convention. Instead of Bookmarks, she made Cookmarks. Here she is on the SU Jumbo-tron showing us how to make them...
I thought with the new catalog just around the corner one should make some special bookmarks for Club Members and their New Catalogs! Need to join my club?{smile}. Please email me at diana(at)dianaball-seitz.com to get more club details.
I used the colors of the soon-to-be-available Designer Series Paper "Raspberry Tart" and the KWernerDesignBlog Challenge Colors for even more inspiration. Here are some more shots...
I used Business Card Self Adhesive Magnets. They aren't the cheapest, but you cut them into pretty small pieces and it is not too bad. I like the self-adhesive part. But I have been hoarding the old calendar magnets from the insurance office each year for a few years now...but you have to use sticky strip with those.
I made quite a few of them. They are so easy & it is lots of fun to play with different color combinations for each element. For mass production you can punch all the parts. If just creating a few, cut out your elements. One of my all time favorite SWAPS(trades) I ever received was just a much simpler version of this bookmark on a card. (The two thin magnets that snap together between your page are really the neat part. This bookmark won't slip out.)
Goodies Used: Flight of the Butterflies Stamp Set, Old Olive, Pretty in Pink, Rose Red & Whisper White Cardstock, Raspberry Tart DSP, Stamp-a-Ma-Gig, Pretty in Pink & Rose Red Craft Inks, Iridescent Ice Embossing Powder, Flower Fusion, 1 3/8", 1 1/4", 1 3/8", & Scallop Circle Punches, Thin Magnets.
Here is Kristina's Challenge Inspiration.
Hope you have a WONDERFUL New Year's Day. Many Blessing to you & yours. Find time for what you LOVE! Diana
Very fun idea! Beautiful result!
Posted by: Chantal Lessard | January 01, 2009 at 10:14 AM
I just found your blog this morning through SCS and I have to say that your work is stunning. You've ALMOST made me think I need the Just Jawing set and up til now I wouldn't have given that set a second thought. You have inspired me to even get back to some of my scrapbooking that has been on the back bunner. I will defintely be watching your your beautiful work. Thanks so much and Happy New Year to you and yours.
Posted by: Renee Ondrajka | January 01, 2009 at 10:44 AM
Diana -- great idea! I'm off to my stamp table to use my Flight of the Butterfly, make bookmarks for every catty and promote the catalog sampler special all in one inspired act! Thanks!
Posted by: Dee Tollaksen | January 01, 2009 at 01:47 PM
Oh, all these bookmarks are so lovely!
My daughter gave me one (much simplier) 2 years ago and when I put it betveen pages, it reminds me of her and makes me feel good:)
Posted by: Leenamummi | January 01, 2009 at 02:14 PM
Another cool project I have seen with this new paper (that I didn't think I would like, LOL!). These are just lovely and I can see lots of other stamp set possibilities here! TFS!
LeAnne
Posted by: LeAnne | January 01, 2009 at 05:51 PM
What a great idea! And I really love your use of the colors for Kristina's challenge.
Posted by: Meda | January 01, 2009 at 07:49 PM
i love reading everyone's comments!!! Isn't it awesome to be so awesome! and i'm so lucky to have you as my fav cous. I LOVE THESE BOOKMARKS!! why didn't we do them when I spent 6 hours cutting four pictures?? you're awesome, love ya. OH and by the way, a 12x12 white frame is IMPOSSIBLE to find
jess
Posted by: jessica | January 01, 2009 at 11:37 PM
love these! i bet your club members will love them too!
Posted by: cassie | January 02, 2009 at 12:35 AM
These are a great idea. Love all of them
Posted by: nikki schmaltz | January 02, 2009 at 06:35 AM
Wow, these are really pretty! Great idea!
Posted by: karen Motz | January 04, 2009 at 08:33 PM
Very cute!! I remember these from Convention and meant to make some - thanks for the inspiration!!!
Posted by: Marie | January 04, 2009 at 08:55 PM
Very pretty book marks....... I just found your blog through another blog. I will be sure to come back often.
Posted by: Shirley | January 05, 2009 at 06:24 AM
I LOVE these!
Posted by: Lynn | January 07, 2009 at 08:39 AM