Doodlebug Design Inc Blog: Tuesday Tutorial: Bookmark by Wendy

Hi there, Doodlebug fans! It’s Wendy Sue here today, with a tutorial to share with you!

Are you in the market for a fun and easy Valentine’s Day craft to make with (or without) your kids? I have an idea that would work well as a gift for a teacher, grandparent, or anyone who reads. It’s a clever little bookmark made from an envelope! I love the envelopes that are a part of the Create-A-Card series, but I don’t always use them for my cards (sometimes my cards are too bulky, or sometimes I just don’t tuck the card inside an envelope) – this is a great way to use the colorful envelopes I have left after the card has been given away.

Here’s what you’ll need for this project:

1. An envelope for each bookmark (it may be possible to make 2 bookmarks from a single envelope, depending on the size)

2. Patterned paper

3. Border stickers

4. Letter stickers

5. Other stickers and/or embellishments

Here’s how to create your bookmark:

Step 1: Decide on the size you’d like to make your bookmark.

Mark the size on both edges of the envelope you’ll be cutting. I marked mine at 3 inches.

Cut the corner (triangle shape) off the envelope

Step 2: Measure a piece of patterned paper to cover the envelope corner.

My paper is marked at cut at 2 ¾ inches.

I wanted the pink envelope to show around the edges of the patterned paper.

Step 3: Add a border sticker strip along the bottom.

Trim off the excess.

If some of the sticky back is exposed, rub it lightly with baby powder to eliminate the stickiness.

Step 4: Embellish the bookmark.

You can use stickers, patterned papers, rub-ons, letters, etc. But remember – it’s important to keep the embellishments flat. You don’t want to damage a book with heavy or bulky embellishments – save those for another fun project!