How To Make a Surprisingly Easy Shaker Bookmark

Here's a quick and easy tutorial for a shaker bookmark. Shaker Cards and Planner Inserts are all the rage. Why not expand that to bookmarks and planner bands? After letting the idea play around in my mind for awhile this is what I came up with.

~ Shaker Bookmark ~

 This particular idea requires a Photo Sleeve Fuse Tool. This is only my second project with the Fuse so the learning curve is minimal. You will also need a page protector, a head band, assorted sequins,  Rinea Foiled Paper and Rinea Ghost Ink. The stamp I used is from In God's Time a clear stamp set by Joy Clair.

 Step 1: Stamp image onto foiled paper, let set, and remove ink with wipe as outlined in the instructions accompanying Ghost Ink.

Step 2: Trim image from foiled paper leaving a 1/4" shaped edge.

Step 3: Place shaped paper into page protector, flush with bottom seal.

 Step 4: Use Fuse tool to seal page protector around the edges of the shaped paper, leaving a narrow gap between the paper and the seal. Leave the top open. Trim the sealed shape from the page protector.

 Step 5: Place elastic head band on back of sealed image. Seal strips of page protector over the band to hold it in place.

 Step 6: Add Sequins, seal top of shape. Trim excess.

 An elastic headband will fit most books and is wide enough not to damage the pages. Purchase an assortment and make yourself a bookmark in every color. Then start over, making bookmarks for friends!

Supplies:

Ghost Ink, Foiled Paper:Rinea

Stamps:Joy Clair

Sequins:Spiegel Mom Scraps
Glitter:Martha Stewart
Page Protector:Keep Filing
Fuse Tool:We R Memory Keepers

Headband:Greenbriar Int.

Scrap On!

~charity~

What You Need To Know To Make An Old Book Beautiful

If you like the idea of making an old book beautiful here is what you need to know. While thrifting I found an old poem book in excellent shape but without illustrations. There was plenty of space on the pages so I decided to add my own illustrations. This months collaboration between Joy Clair Stamps and Rinea Foiled Paper made this project a snap!

~ The Owl and the Pussy Cat ~

 Before we start here is a look at the book, a gorgeous slim volume of verse bound in green with an embossed cover.

 As you can see there is plenty of room on the pages for beautification. 

 Just a few simple tools aided me in my plans:
Rinea Ghost Ink
Joy Clair Stamps
Spell Binders Dies

 The corner pieces I cut from Rinea Copper Foiled Paper. The paper shapes so beautifully with detailed dies. I add a layer of craft foam underneath the foiled paper before running it through my embosser/cutter.

 The ship and the pig's wings were stamped on Rinea Emerald Foiled Paper with Rinea Ghost Ink. I fussy cut them with scissors to fit to the page.

 This pig with wings from the Joy Clair stamp set All Things Possible has a vintage flavor. It is right at home here in this beautiful book.

 To put it all together I used ScraPerfect adhesive.

The Best Glue Ever holds the glossy foiled paper securely. Spread it thin and let it dry to a translucent finish.

The finished product meshes well with the page design and leaves space on the pages. The shine of the Foiled Paper adds a luxurious touch. Look for more illustrated poems in the coming days. This quick and easy project was perfect for Rinea Foiled Paper and ScraPerfect's Best Glue Ever.

Supplies:

Ghost Ink and Foiled Paper:Rinea
Clear Stamps:Joy Clair

Adhesive:ScraPerfect

Scrap On!

~charity~