FREEBIES

Hello there reader! Well, I don't know if there is someone out there somewhere who actually reads what I post here. Anyhow, I still want to keep this blog up.

It's a new year so it is a new start and with a new start comes a lot of changes. I've decided to change a bunch of stuff with regards to my little venture—from the name to packaging and what not. I have yet to get the supplies for the packaging though so at the moment I am still using the same materials and method except for the label. Instead of the customer's name, the shop's name is written on the tag attached to the bag for the card. One other thing I wanted was to include a freebie in each order. A couple of months ago I stumbled upon this tutorial which shows how to make a pretty bookmark using scraps of patterned paper. I just thought I could make several batches of them to give away and perhaps sell. If you're interested to see the tutorial, you can go to Anne's blog Anne's Paper Creations. You can also find a lot of other awesome stuff there. Her works are stunning!

Enough said. Here is the first bookmark I made for my first customer this year. I'll make some charms for the other bookmarks later tonight. I'll be posting updates on my Instagram and on Facebook.

There is a card inside where I can write a Thank You message to the recipient. The 'envelope' that holds the card would then become the bookmark.

I prettified the envelope with 3D stickers.

Here is the bookmark itself without the card. I made the charm with the supplies that I have on hand.

I have tried using it on a book (a copy of Jane Eyre, one of my favorite books). Look how pretty it is. I just love it!

The charm would dangle on the side like so.

What a great idea from Anne! I will be making a lot of these in the next couple of days. They are easy and fast to make. Well, it just took me some time deciding which paper and embellishments to use. Having a horde of charms would make it easier to decide on the papers. I'm so happy right now. Thanks so much for looking today. I hope you visit again soon.

MATERIALS AND TOOLS USED: Bo Bunny 6x6 paper pad Enchanted Collection, Rives Board Paper Tradition Black, Graphic 45 8x8 paper pad Typography Collection, Eno Greeting 3D Stickers, beads, jump rings, eye pins, metal charm, ruler, bone folder

P.S. I originally wrote this a couple of days ago, but I entered it onto my old blog (Hodge Podge Jenna). Please don't be confused with the date and time. Thanks again for stopping by!

UPDATED ON 15 FEBRUARY TO ADD: Thank You card and bookmarks for Thea

MATERIALS AND TOOLS USED: My Mind's Eye Lost and Found Two 6x6 paper pad Sunshine, Prestige Board Paper Zulu Black, Elit Board Paper Pale Cream, Eno Greeting 3D stickers, jump rings, beads, metal charm, ruler, stylus, Ranger Archival Ink Jet Black, Bo Bunny Clear Stamps You're Invited

Thank You card and bookmarks for Sheila:

MATERIALS AND TOOLS USED: All About Scrapbooking 12x12 Timeless, All About Scrapbooking Embossed Stickers, jump rings, beads, metal charm, ruler, stylus, Ranger Archival Ink Jet Black, Bo Bunny Clear Stamps You're Invited

UPDATED ON 25 MARCH TO ADD: Thank You card and bookmark for Janrell

 

MATERIALS AND TOOLS USED: Bo Bunny 6x6 paper pad Enchanted Collection, Rouge de garance 6x6 paper pad Nympheas, Eno Greeting 3D stickers, charms, beads, jump rings, Ranger Archival Ink Jet Black, Bo Bunny Clear Stamps You're Invited