Inspired Creations: Handmade Bookmarks (1)

While I was trying to come up with good posts for my blog, one of the topics I considered was talking about bookmarks. I mean, we all have to use something as a bookmark since we all love to read books. I was usually just using whatever scrap of paper I could find nearby, even though I do own bookmarks. Why should I use random pieces of paper when I have real bookmarks?

Then I got to thinking, I bet there's a bunch of awesome handmade bookmarks available on Etsy (same site I used for my Twilight Jewelry guest post). I started to browse around (talk about losing track of time!) and found a lot of sweet bookmarks. I just thought I'd take a moment to share some of them with you.

To view where the bookmark is found, click the link listed in the caption under its picture.

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Cats!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/79538067/kitten-mini-bookmark-set

~When I was a kid, I would buy all kinds of cat bookmarks. I was cat obsessed.

So I had to find and share at least one cat themed bookmark.~

Inspire / Dream

http://www.etsy.com/listing/71210441/bookmark-inspire-tree
http://www.etsy.com/listing/71209210/bookmark-cherry-blossom-with-dream

 ~These two stood out to me because I love the words "inspire" and "dream".

And look at that gorgeous hand stamped art!~

Ecofriendly Hearts

http://www.etsy.com/listing/87273708/eco-friendly-luv-the-tree-notecard
http://www.etsy.com/listing/87117937/eco-friendly-luv-the-tree-notecard

~These look like they were fun to make.

Plus it's all recycled paper pieces.~

Recycled Paper

http://www.etsy.com/listing/87117937/eco-friendly-luv-the-tree-notecard

~Made from paper made by the seller.

So simple, yet so pretty.~

Butterflies!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/68885521/colorful-butterflies-bookmarks-set-of

~It's so bright and gorgeous at the same time.

You can't help but love 'em.~

Read Me

http://www.etsy.com/listing/67475308/read-me-butterfly-bookmark-gift-for

~I thought this was very cute.

Butterflies and a gorgeous background.~

Corner Bookmark

http://www.etsy.com/listing/87273806/origami-bookmark-dream

~I have one corner bookmark but I'm not as fond of it as this one.

I like how it's very airy and, well, dreamy.~

Mixed Media

http://www.etsy.com/listing/90219384/bookmark-2-striped-hearts-sew-mix-media
http://www.etsy.com/listing/83383278/there-is-always-hope-mixed-media

~I adore the fabric and the stitching used in these.

Great use of that book page!~

Book Flowers

http://www.etsy.com/listing/72181729/origami-recycled-vintage-book-flowers

~These are soooo cool! I love the use of the paper.

And how different it is as a bookmark.~

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~Jessica

PS: All pictures have been removed on 08/03/2012. Refer to link to see pictures.