You know all those beautiful Birthday Cards, Christmas Cards, and Note Cards you receive throughout the year? Don’t throw them away ~ turn them into homemade bookmarks with ribbon!
My Aunt Patty shared this tip with me a few years back, and I must say… we’ve got some pretty cute bookmarks holding places in our books right now!
Now, go gather up some cards you’ve recently received…
Then grab some scissors, a 3-hole punch and ribbons.
Cut out long thin sections of the card, while keeping the picture in tact.Punch a hole at the top, and loop a ribbon through.
Trim the edges of the ribbon at a slight angle.
Round the corners of the bookmark if desired, using scissors or corner rounder.
There you have it… quick, easy, and adorable bookmarks!Keep some for yourself and give some as thrifty gifts!
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Wow! Great idea! and simple even us non-crafters can do it :0)
What a great idea!
Carol
This is a great idea! I'll have to make some soon.
You could even make bookmarks like this using friends' photo cards and give them the bookmarks with a book you've already read… Talk about being resourceful!
Very fun & Frugal!
What a great idea! I am definitely going to try this. Thanks.
Great idea!
I love this idea!! What a great way to use the wonderful cards we get all year and keep the memories of love and friendship close at hand or to give as gifts.
I think that I will do this. You could also laminate them if you have access to a machine.
Elaine H
Very cute!
what a great idea
Great idea! That would sure beat the post it note that I normally use.
Neat idea! Think I'll try this next time I'm looking for a nice gift tag, too.
This is a really great idea! Awesome way to re-use!
Wow! I’ve always kept cards, not knowing what to do with them, but not wanting to let them go b/c they’re so pretty!!
Thanks!
Any ideas for glass baby food jars?
Who would ever of thought????? That was fun to read all the replies. YOU ARE THE BESTEST FRUGAL GAL…KEEP GOING GIRL. Love you and yours, aunty Patty
Thought this was an awesome idea, so I shared it on my FaceBook Profile
This is wonderful! I have an Autisitic daughter that keeps and collects all the cards that are given her. She has a shoebox full! She also loves to read, loves crafts and bookmarks! She will enjoy making these for family and friends…thank you!
That’s a great ideal. Keep up the good work
Here’s another frugal ideal that I’ve been doing for years. To use up the Christmas cards that you receive from other people cut the front off and use as a post card. My husband use to say I was cheap but as the years rolled on he has changed his mind (to a point).
Thanks, Barbara
Love it!! Thank you!
OMG!! This is awesome at my house i had plenty of them, but sadly i threw it all away. But nevermind i’ll have some more, thanks!
Have you tried making placemats and laminating them for special days…this would be a fun thing to do with the children and include their picture as well…who wouldn’t want to have a treasure like them from those special children or grandchildren?