Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Dreamy bookmark



As Christmas is approaching I've been thinking about quick and easy gifts to make as going away presents. I think a pretty bookmark is always appreciated, because who doesn't like to read once in a while at least? I often find bookmarks too bulky with flowers and decorations. They look very pretty, but are not very practical.


So for my project today I used Meredith Dillman's Peridot from plate 137. I coloured the image with copics (which I can't figure out, but I guess I need to practice more. My promarkers weren't cooperating with me in the beginning either). I used a die to cut out the pretty shapes, added a ribbon in between two pieces of cardstock and glued them together. The pink parts on this bookmark have beautiful dryembossed swirls that I accentuated with a glitterpen. I like when things look pretty from all sides.




I added a rhinestone on the hanging flower as I imagine it to be hanging out of the book. I also added glitter to parts of the image and around the biggest shape.
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9 comments:

  1. Alexandra LundgrenNovember 22, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    very pretty! Love the sparkle with the swirls and the no lines technique, beautifully done!!!

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  2. sweetpeastampsNovember 22, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    Gorgeous Katarina! It is so pretty and unique, I love it.

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  3. uksharonNovember 22, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    I love these bookmarks so individual and unique.
    Best wishes, Sharon

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  4. Holley (Tondre) BarnhartNovember 22, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    Such a lovely handmade bookmark. That's a great idea and there are so many book readers that I get christmas gifts (and mail christmas cards) to. That would be a delightful handmade touch for them! Thanks for the idea!

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  5. ScrappellenNovember 23, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    Soo nice and beautiful bookmark, Katarina!:) I've to adopt this great idea, and use some of my SPS!:) Love the colors, and the rhinstone on the end!
    Hugs, Ellen

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  6. ConnieNovember 23, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    Great gift idea with this Katarina. I love the colors you used.
    Connie

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  7. KarinaNovember 23, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    A wonderful idea, Katarina. Love the colouring with no lines. Looks so soft and elegant.
    Hugs, Karina

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  8. jenniferNovember 23, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    great idea, your coloring is so soft and demure, it would make a nice gift.

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  9. AngelaNovember 24, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    SO elegant and soft Katarina. What great little gifts some of this would make.
    Hugs:)
    Angela

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