These adorable Felt book marks are a must for any book reader. They make wonderful presents and can be made and personalised in different colours using different motifs and accessories.
Equipment needed:
Purple
felt
Green
Felt
White
Card
Assorted
beads
Embroidery
thread
assorted colours
and needle
Strawberry
/ Flower motifs
Needle
Scissors
Pencil/
ruler
Twine
Double
sided tape
Sellotape
For simple and easy step by step instructions on how to make these book marks watch the video below.
NB-This craft activity is suitable for children if carried out under adult supervision.
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This is a really great tutorial, and these bookmarks are really cute!
ReplyDeleteSarah xx
I hope you enjoy making them Sarah
DeleteCute! I like that you've presented the instructions as a video.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sarah, I thought it would be more fun this way.
Deleteaw these are fab im gonna get casey 11 to copy and make as she loves to read
ReplyDeleteI hope Casey enjoys making these in Easter holidays.
DeleteA great craft and fabulous tutorial, I think even we could make these
ReplyDeleteGreat activity for kids although may need little supervision when using needle.
DeleteWhat a sweet project - great tutorial! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThese are adorable! Great video tutorial.
ReplyDeleteGreat post and some great ideas, thank you Nayna for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteGreat tutorial! Good way for me to stop dog-earing my pages when I'm reading!
ReplyDeleteThese are fab, we love books and book marks
ReplyDeleteThese are lovely. A great tutorial too.
ReplyDeleteThey look lovely and a nice gift to give too.
ReplyDeleteIts nice for kids to make things to gift.
DeleteThat strawberry one is adorable!
ReplyDeleteCorinne x
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Its my Favourite too.
DeleteThese look lush, great idea and great tutorial x
ReplyDeleteGreat tutorial and great ideas for making gifts.
ReplyDeleteGreat video! May try it to make gifts for next Christmas.
ReplyDeleteThey make great gifts you can add little snowman, holly or christmas puddings for decoration on christams theme.
DeleteFabulous! Great video and what a lovely simple idea. Those accessories are gorgeous. Must investigate some crafts shops now!
ReplyDeleteHobby craft, Tiger and Poundshop seem to have a lot of these craft making accessories.
DeleteSoo cute! And easy too.
ReplyDeleteThese are SO cute Nayna! So fess up which one is your favourite?
ReplyDeleteI like the one with the strawberry. My all time Favourite.
DeleteWhat an awesome idea! I've been doing a bit of DIY lately, got lots of fabric trimmings left over, will have to dabble in this! :) x
ReplyDeleteHalima I hope you have fun creating them and putting your scraps to good use.
Deletesuch cute little bits to make. wish i was reading a real book to make myself one xx
ReplyDeleteThis would be fun for older children. Simple directions. nice video. Alana visiting from UBC.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea thanks!!!
ReplyDeleteReally creative. I loved your your cute book marks :)
ReplyDeleteSo cute!
ReplyDeleteJanie x
I used to make these when I was at school! LOVELY post! Karen
ReplyDeleteI made these with my nieces so reliving the time I had when my daughters used to do arts and crafts.
DeleteVery cute bookmarks! Thanks for sharing the tutorial!
ReplyDeleteVery cute bookmarks! Thanks for sharing the tutorial!
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Now if you can only show us how to sew a GPS marker in the bookmark because I am always losing mine....
ReplyDeleteThese are so sweet! I remember making bookmarks like this in my schooldays, probably still have some of them to this day :)
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very creative thanks for sharing your ideas, we have been making lollipop stick book marks today for easter lol x
ReplyDeleteGreat idea Lisa anything to keep the kids occupied in the holidays.
DeleteGreat project. Looks like a fun one to do with my children. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWhat great bookmarks, our 7 year old would love making them and having them!
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Cute bookmarks! I would have done something like this when my kiddos where younger. Now....well, not so much. :)
ReplyDeleteMe too but now I make them with my nieces and nephews.
DeleteWow, they do look beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI still use bookmarks every day ;-)
Neat way to make bookmarks. Have done this in the past.
ReplyDeleteThese are lovely. It's years since I worked with felt - I think I was a kid myself and had those Fuzzy Felt shapes that you stuck on felt boards last time I used it. That takes me back!
ReplyDeleteI remember those Ana:)
DeleteTerrific bookmarks. I'm all for anything that helps a person read.
ReplyDeleteGreat article and project mt my Tween and I can enjoy together!
ReplyDeleteLovely.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous idea!
ReplyDeleteGreat post and tutorial. I really like these. www.mummy2monkeys.co.uk
ReplyDeleteSuper idea Nayna! Next time I have baby sitting with my little brother we'll try to do some crafts ;)
ReplyDeleteI hope you enjoy the craft session.
DeleteLovely project to get children interested in crafts.
ReplyDeleteWith Easter hols here and the non stop rain it should keep the kids occupied for few hours and make Easter gifts
DeleteYou are very talented Nayna. These bookmarks look amazing.
ReplyDeleteTina its a great activity to do with little nieces and nephews to keep them out of mischief!! :)
DeleteI made one yesterday! So easy and it looks lovely! So proud!
ReplyDeleteTracy that's so lovely that you made these.
DeleteThis is a really neat craft!
ReplyDeleteI love these! I sell children's books and run craft sessions to tie in - I think these will be making an appearance soon!
ReplyDeleteThey look so pretty. I'm rubbish at anything crafty.
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Very creative .. they look so pretty. Nothing like giving a hand made gift to friends.
ReplyDeleteQuite an interesting post! I love reading and so I love stylish bookmarks :)
ReplyDeleteThese would make adorable presents for my little boys dad and granddad, We'll be able to use some of my miles of fabric!!!
ReplyDeleteOoh, just what I was looking for. Thank you.
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