Tag Archives: Bookmarks

Bookmarks To Encourage Reading, and Gifts Too

Bookmarks can be as simple as cutting a rectangle out of paper. The paper can be gorgeous scrapbook paper, contstruction paper, or even a page torn from a magazine. To make sturdier bookmarks you can use cardstock. Another option is cut a rectangle out of a cereal or cracker box. Glue paper or even fabric to this thin cardboard and trim the edges. For paper you can use children’s drawings, scrapbook paper, magazine cutouts, photographs, stickers, or stationery. If you are making the bookmark for a gift, it’s fun to follow the theme of the theme of the book. Grandparents … Continue reading →

What About Bookmarks?

I was talking to a colleague recently and she explained that she had abandoned business cards—instead she had her contact and marketing information printed on colorful cardstock bookmarks. As a matter of fact, I think she printed them off on her desktop printer, cut them with a paper-cutter, and produced them as she needed them. I thought I might pass on the idea here on the Home Business blog… When I thought about it, I realized that using bookmarks as promotional materials wasn’t new—we had some good success years ago with a nonprofit organization I worked with printing statistics and … Continue reading →

Beaded Bookmarks

My favorite kinds of projects are easy and affordable. If they don’t even involve a trip to the craft store, that’s even better. I also like open-ended projects. By that I mean projects that can be expanded on, projects that don’t have to be done an exact precise way to work. Beaded bookmarks are that kind of project. And what’s more, they are actually quite beautiful. You will need a length of ribbon, or string, or yarn. The ribbon or string should be thin enough so that kids can slide beads on. I like to use the cord sold for … Continue reading →

Search Your Bookmarks (Safari)

If you want to search among your sea of bookmarks, you’ll love this tip! I don’t know about you, but I collect bookmarks in my web browser faster than our dining room floor collects crumbs, and with three small children, that is saying something. There are always times where I am searching for something on the Internet, and I come across something great that I just don’t have time to dedicate to it just at that moment. Another way I wind up collecting lots of bookmarks is through recipes. There are a lot of great recipes out there, especially in … Continue reading →

Bookmarks for Kids

Simple and cute! We all know that reading is important. Reading often and learning to read well both help children do better in school and help them become more well-rounded individuals. Since most kids probably won’t want to sit and read for long stretches of time during the summer, encourage your children to read one chapter, or even a few pages, every day. Help them find great books or pick out a few exciting stories at the library then make these fun bookmarks so they won’t lose their page from day to day. Items needed: Craft Sticks (tongue depressor size) … Continue reading →

Make Bookmarks

Bookmarks are super easy to make, but they are still fun, and they are handy to have around. Making a really cool bookmark may even help encourage your child to read more often so that he or she can use it! Cardstock or poster board will work better than paper, or you can even use thin pieces of craft foam if you like. Cut whichever material you decide to use into strips. For kids making larger than average bookmarks is probably a good idea. Not only are they easier to keep track of but they also give your kids more … Continue reading →