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Easy DIY Bead and Ribbon Bookmarks
Are you looking for an easy Valentine's Day craft or last-minute gift? I have just the answer -- ribbon and bead bookmarks. These would also make good gifts for teachers or just about anyone.
What I love about these is that you can make them in any color for any occasion or cause. For example, make them pink with pink beads for breast cancer awareness, use the colors of autism awareness (I usually see blue, red, yellow, and turquoise), or make them green and red for Christmas. You can even find beads like pink ribbons, Christmas trees, or other objects that will go with your theme.
These are very easy and inexpensive to make. Just buy some organza ribbon from any craft store. Mine was 3/8" wide and cost just $1.99.
The fun part is choosing your beads. I found shades of red for Valentine's Day. One important thing to remember is that your ribbon needs to fit through the hole in the center of the bead, so check that out before buying.
A couple of other tips to make this project easier:
- If you singe the ends of your cut ribbon with a match or lighter, they won't fray.
- Tie knots at either end of the ribbon bookmark where you want your beads to stay. If you don't, the beads may make their way toward the center of the ribbon.
- Make sure you allow enough ribbon to knot at each end of the group of beads. I measured using one of my larger books as a guide, and then added almost one half that length again. That was more than enough length.
- Use a large needle to thread the ribbon through your beads if you're having trouble. Again, your beads need to have large enough holes to allow the ribbon to fit through.
These bookmarks would be nice to give with the gift of a book!
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