Happy New Year! Jenn here, with a resolution-inspired tag (or bookmark) for the bibliophiles out there!
Last year I set a challenge for myself (through Goodreads) to read 75 books in 2015. Well, I flew past that goal in October, and I've been debating on whether I'd do the challenge again, this year (I'm still undecided), but it did inspire this tag/bookmark that is all about the best part of what reading can do.
To make this tag you'll need:
- A shipping tag
- A book page
- A map page
- A zipper
- Helmar Decoupage & Craft Paste
- Helmar Super-Tac Glue
- Stamps and Stamp Pads
- Ephemera and Ribbon
Cut out tag shapes from both the book page and map. Even though you won't use the entire tag-worth of map, cutting it out in the shape helps keep the proportions right in the next step.
Position the partially-opened zipper along one edge of the map and secure completely with a layer of Helmar Super-Tac Glue. When attaching a heavy fabric to paper, it helps to use a spreader, spatula, brayer or some other tool to really work the adhesive into the fabric and press them together. Give it time to dry fully (or grab your heat tool) before moving on to the next steps.
Glue the trimmed book page to the tag with Helmar Decoupage & Craft Paste. Spread a layer of Helmar Decoupage & Craft Paste on top of the book page and use that to glue the trimmed zipper-and-map section into place. Make sure your edges are good and glued down before adding your embellishments.
Stamp or write your sentiment onto the tag and attach cutout ephemera with more Helmar Decoupage & Craft Paste. Pen detailing can add great dimension to your flat embellishments and edging your tag with a stamp pad can make it feel more finished.
Finish the bookmark by adding a nice, full tassel. I used a combination of leather cording, ribbon, twine, and eyelash yarn.
Whether you're challenging yourself to read more or want to make something fun for your book club members, a bookmark (even in this digital age) is a nice little extra.
Wishing you creative days!
