Monday 23 April 2012

Anything Goes with a tutorial..

Welcome in the Craft Lane...

It is the second week of 'Anything Goes' at Art With No Boundaries.

Last week I made an intricately folded project, so I decided to keep it simple this week with a magnetic bookmark.



I've used the Solitaire Swirl and Monocle to decorate my bookmark:



As a little bonus to all who visit, I have assembled a tutorial to show how quick and easy this bookmark is to make.

You need : An image, a strip of card, about 3 x the height of your image, magnetic strip (I recycled some pieces from promotional items), and the other usual tools.



I cut my image with a pinking shears for interest. The card strip was measured and trimmed using the image as a guide.


My new toy: a Martha Stewart board. I used it to score the strip.




Colour the image and adhere.


I decided not to blend the pencil. I like the uneveness, it gives the image more texture without adding bulk.


Add magnetic strip.








Voila, a fun bookmark!


NOTE: Do not use more than 2 -3 layers, otherwise it gets too thick and might damage your books.
I used the brighter card for the tutorial because it is easier to photograph. Now I have 2 bookmarks!

Hope you enjoyed my tutorial and is inspired to join in the challenge!

7 comments:

  1. Wonderful bookmark you made Rene! =)
    Thanks for the tutrial too!
    Hugs, Elenor

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  2. Rene, Fabulous project and tutorial. Also love the gold color combination. Thanks so much for doing this, I will definitely have to give this try, it is so very cool.
    :) Chris / CS Designs

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  3. This is very celver Rene! A great bookmark and I love what you have done with the Solitaire image!! Thanks for the tutorial!

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  4. Great idea for a bookmark - I do like making bookmarks so this is a nice twist on it!

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  5. Hi Rene. I love the image you have used and what a great idea to make a bookmark. Thank you for the tutorial.

    I have been browsing your posts and I am now your newest follower. Thanks for sharing your lovely creations......Annie :)

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    1. Hi Annie
      Thanks for your lovely remarks and for becoming a follower!

      I am so glad that I can inspire you. That is a wonderful bonus, because I really enjoy creating cards, etc!
      Hugs
      Rene

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  6. Loving this bookmark and thanks for sharing the tutorial.
    Hugs
    Desire

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