Sunny Days | Bookmarks

Hey there, it’s Kathleen back with you and I’m quite excited about today’s project because I am so happy with how it turned out!

I don’t even remember where the idea came from to create some bookmarks with the pretty Sunny Days collection that’s also available at Joann stores. But let me tell you, they are super easy to make and I think they would make for some really cute gifts!

I made two different versions, a simple bookmarks with just paper, stickers and die cuts, and a shaker version for which I used sequins from my stash.

Simple Bookmarks

The simple version is really straight forward. All you need to do is:

1. Cut two paper strips to the desired size (my bookmarks, except the yellow one, are approx. 2″x6″)
2. Glue them together back to back to make the bookmark sturdier
3. Embellish with stickers, die cuts, etc. – Keep in mind that they shouldn’t be too dimensional so they still fit inside a book
4. Punch a whole at the top and reinforce it with an eyelet
5. String some twine or ribbon through. You can add a cute charm to it if you like

When it came to embellishing the bookmarks, I chose die cuts and stickers that said something like “unplug”, “let’s get away” or “this is my happy place”. While these may be obvious choices for vacation-themed projects, I think they fit the theme of reading and “diving” into a book perfectly, too!

Shaker Bookmarks

The shaker version requires a few more steps but is also really easy. You will need a Fuse tool or a sewing machine though.

1. Cut a page protector to size (approx. 2.25″x6.25″)
2. Close it on three sides (leaving one long edge open) using a Fuse tool or sewing machine
3. Cut two paper strips to 2″x6″ and adhere them back to back
4. Slide the paper strips into the page protector pocket. If you want to embellish them with stickers, do that before sliding them in
5. Fill the page protector pocket with sequins, small die cuts, punched out confetti etc. to create your shaker
6. Close the pocket with your Fuse tool or sewing machine
7. Embellish the outside with stickers if you like
8. Punch a whole at the top and reinforce it with an eyelet & string some twine or ribbon through

For the inside of the shaker bookmarks I used different papers and elements. The bookmark below features the beautiful white glitter paper from the Sunny Days project pad (exclusively available at Joann).

For the striped one I simply used a patterned paper from the same project pad. The third shaker bookmark was created with the gold foil pattern in the clear sticker book. I first stuck it to a piece of acetate I had cut to 2″x6″ and trimmed it down. Before sliding it into the shaker pocket, I also added a piece of the wide floral washi tape to fill the lower part of the bookmark.

I had so much fun creating these and I will definitely make some more as gifts for my workshop attendees soon! 🙂 I hope you will give this DIY a try, too! It’s also great to use up those single-sided papers or paper scraps you may have left!

Thanks a lot for stopping by today! Xo, Kathleen

Supplies used: Maggie Holmes Sunny Days Collection / Sunny Days 6×8 Paper Pad / Sunny Days Project Pad (Joann exclusive) / Sunny Days Cardstock Stickers / Sunny Days Clear Sticker Book / Sunny Days Ephemera / Sunny Days Washi Tape / Sunny Days Charms / Sunny Days Snapshot Paper / Sunny Days Seaside Paper / Crop-a-Dile / Eyelets / Page Protectors / Sequins / Twine