How to make a mini bookmark

How to make a mini bookmark

Tools and products you will need for this project

a)   Piece of card (10cm or 4.25" long by 5cm wide) (can be matching the card used to make the Post-it Note holder - see previous blog)

b)   Contrasting card - 4cm square (we have used the Woodward Giant 2.5" Scalloped edge punch - click here for a link as to where you can buy it from Handy Hippo

c)   Decoration for above

d)   Hole punch and eyelet - we have used the Crop-a-dile eyelet setter with a 1/16" eyelet - but see below to watch a video from www.stamptv.ning.com to see how you can use just a pen to set an eyelet in a card project - really useful video**

e)  Ribbon or Baker's twine 

f)  Corner rounder - we have used the the Woodward corner punch which you can get from Handy Hippo

Instructions how to make it 

1)  Cut your card to 10cm x 5cm - if you have made the Post-it note holder from our previous blog you should have a piece of card left over that will do for this.

2)  Round all the corners with the Woodware corner punch

3)  Punch a square from the contrasting card using the Giant 2.5" Woodware punch

4)  Place the square at the top of the other card and using your Crop-a-dile punch through both pieces of card - approx 1cm from the top

5)  Using the 1/16" eyelet, place it through both pieces and secure it using the Crop-a-dile - this will mean that the contrasting square will be attached to the base card but there will be space for you to place it in the book at the place you need it

6)  Add whatever decoration you would like to this piece of card - I have used a Celtic Square peel-off sticker - Multi on black  (small one) from Craft Creations 

7)  Then add the ribbon or Baker's twine either knotting it or by doubling it up, threading the looped end through the eyelet and then pass the loose ends through it to attach it.

And there you go... one very easy Bookmark that is slightly different from your normal one!

How to use a pen to set an eyelet in a card project video from www.Stamptv.ning.com   

How to make a Post-It Note holder present

Post it note holder (3 inches Post it note pad)

Tools and products you will need for project

Post-It note pad 70x70mm - 

colour of your choice

CARDSTOCK

Colour of your own choice that either matches or co-ordinates with the pad
Dimensions and pieces you will need are:-
1 piece - 10x20cm (approx 4 x 8ins) (if cardstock is less than 240gsm then you might want to have 2 layers - both Handy Hippo and CraftCreations have a brilliant range of cardstock available at reasonable prices
2 pieces - 9x10cm (for inside covers) 
2 pieces - 2x10cm (for front and back covers)
1 piece - 9x6.5cm for the inside back where the Post-it Note pad will slide in
1 piece - 1x10cm for spine (optional)
2 tag shaped pieces of card for front and back

OTHER PRODUCTS AND EQUIPMENT YOU MIGHT NEED
1 co-ordinating button
Ribbon - co-ordinating or matching (optional) 1cm wide 20cm in length
1 length of Bakers twine (again co-ordinating or matching)
Glue dots, adhesive (I have used both Crafter's Companion adhesive and 1/8th inch Scor-tape

Crafter's Companion Clever Cut


Crafter's Companion Top Score Multiboard and scoring tool
Woodware Craft Collection Tag punch
Scissors, Rulers 

HOW TO MAKE YOUR PRODUCT!

TO MAKE THE BASIC COVER
a) Cut your card so you have all the pieces ready - I have used the Crafter's Companion CleverCut as there is the option of deckle edging if you want it
b) Score card at 9cm and then at 11cm and fold into a book shape

b)  Glue the 2 9x10cm cards into the both sides of the inside cover
c)  Glue or tape the 6.5x9cm card on to inside back cover on bottom and left and right sides leaving enough space for the post it note to slide in

c) Glue 1 strip of 2x10cm on to the inside spine (optional) - you can also put this on the outside spine instead

d) Glue one piece 2x10cm on the right hand side of front cover

HOW TO DECORATE YOUR PAD HOLDER

f)   Stick your ribbon around the holder in the centre of it - making sure it is straight  

g)  Thread the button with the matching bakers twine – either making a knot or a bow (whatever takes your fancy)

h)   Then place the button on one of the tags using a glue dot or foam tape so that it is raised up from the card so the loop can go round it
i)   Glue the tag in the centre of the front cover over the strip and make sure it is at the same level as the top of the inside flap (for the Post-it Note holder)

j)   Cut another length of bakers twine which is long enough to make sure that it will loop round the button comfortably and be “slack” enough to be able to open it with ease – once you are happy that it is ok – tie a knot in it and sellotape it down on the back outside cover at the same height as the button on the front cover. 

k)  When you are happy with it being at the right tension and height, then glue/stick the 2x10cm strip over the twine making sure it is covered – 
l)   When that is done then glue/stick the tab over it making sure it is the same height as the “flap” and the front tab

m) Then slide the post it note pad backing sheet in the flap and position it so it fits properly

A KIT WITH ALL THE NECESSARY CARD AND EMBELLISHMENTS WILL BE AVAILABLE TO BUY SOON - I WILL ALSO BE PUTTING A DOWNLOADABLE TEMPLATE ON MY WEBSITE IN THE NEXT FEW DAYS - www.handmdadecardsshop.com 

And there you go…

One lovely present!