Bookmark Chit Chat

 
The Country Living article has brought a lot of questions, and I am happy to answer them! I thought it may be easier to answer them here on my blog, since most of the questions are similar.

I also wanted to mention that the resources listed in the article are not the resources I gave to the editors. Since this was the "bargain issue", they wanted to show how the bookmarks can be made very inexpensively, and they chose to list different sources than the ones I provided them. It seems to have caused a bit of confusion, so below you will find my personal list of resources.

*I use primarily vintage jewelry pieces for the baubles on the bookmarks, along with gemstones, Czech glass beads, old pearls and new & old cabochons. Many of the pieces are found at flea markets and antique shops. Local bead shops and Etsy are great resources for gemstones and other beads. Search Etsty for tons of cabochons.

*The velvets I use are from my own stash, gathered over time. You can buy a narrow 3/8" velvet in many colors through Raffit Ribbons. Some craft stores also sell velvet ribbon, and of course there is always Etsy. Also, try your local scrapbook store for a variety of velvet widths and colors.

*I purchase the silver and gold ribbon clamps from Jewelry Supply. They come in three widths, which should be matched up exactly to the width of your ribbon. They are 3/8", 1/2" and 5/8". Jump rings in various finishes can be found at any craft store or bead shop.

I hope this helps, and if you still a question or two, please do send me an email!

If you'd rather buy one from my Shopette, I have made a few more that I will have listed this coming week. {pictured above}

Thanks so much for your interest and emails!

Comments

[Queen of Dreamsz]

Hi Andrea,

I had the feeling from the magazine feature that the links were not what you had used..they just didn't match the exquisite quality of what you've made.

Thanks so much for your resource list.

Pink Sparkles for your day!
Stephanie ♥

[Grace P]

Thank you so much for "your" supply list. They are beautiful. Congratulations for being in the Magazine. Hugs Grace

[dannyscotland]

That seems really unfair that the magazine did not include the resources you gave them. They should have stated that in the article. Etsy is a treasure trove, isn't it? Your bookmarks are really beautiful.

[Susan Reaney]

Thank youy, thank you, thank you, Andrea. You are so generous to share these sources. I am thinking...great girlfriend gifts for Christmas!
Fondly,
Suz

[Julie M ~ The Little Red Shop]

Hi Andrea! I meant to send you a note when I saw your lovely bookmarks in Country Living the other day. I'm stopping by now, because on the page of someone who has pinned one of my blog photos to Pinterest....I saw your lovely bookmarks,too! I'm adding a comment giving you credit on their pin. http://pinterest.com/pin/15095165/

Happy May Day!

: )

Julie M.

[Sharon M.]

Andrea, you are so sweet to share your sources--thank you! Your bookmarks are just lovely, lovely, lovely--have a blessed day!

[Leah C]

I love 'em!! So glad I bought some...can't wait to get 'em:)

[Melissa Bolton]

Love the bookmarks AND the new website/blog design!

[susan]

oh wow, so inspiring and beautiful, im sighin with envy here! thanks for the resources links, i dont think i can ever make as beautiful as yours but i would love to give it a go! love them!

Susan

[Claudia Ventura]

Hi Andrea!
I loved your bookmarks, and did some to my friends.
I put the picture on my blog! (happinesscrap.blogspot.com)
Thank you for the beautiful inspiration.
Excuse me for my bad English.
Kisses

[...love Maegan]

these are GORGEOUS! ...found you via pinterest!

[Julie]

Those are so dreamy! Love 'em. The books really work well with the bookmarks. Thanks for sharing

[Linda]

Hi Andrea! Just wanted to say that I really like the lush look of the bookmarks, and that you use mainly vintage pieces for the accents. They have a lot of character to them! They look so pretty together.

[sandy]

I actually received two country Livings that month. I gave one away. And the one I kept I tore out your feature and pinned it to my mood board. I made one bookmark with your directions to give away.
It turned out great. Thanks for the info on where to get the clasps. I had such a hard time finding the brass colored ones.

Thank you for sharing your talents and creativity.

[wheatgrass juicer]

I am fallign in love with these beautiful ones, where can i get them

[cathyb]

Hi there - I had forgottenthat Ihad seen these in that issue of the magazine but so glad I came to your site to be reminded now - in OCTOBER. Great idea for Christmas gifts@

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