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Monday, October 4, 2021

Upcycled: old greeting cards to pretty bookmarks

Hello, and welcome! Today I'm sharing here a great idea: converting old greeting cards into lovely bookmarks.


Upcycled: old greeting cards to pretty bookmarks



I forgot to take a picture of the original greeting cards, but basically I cut long rectangles out of them, trying to make the most use of the printed images/patterns. 


Upcycled: old greeting cards to pretty bookmarks


I laminated the bookmarks (for higher durability) and added metal eyelets at the top (this is optional, you can just punch a small hole instead). 


Upcycled: old greeting cards to pretty bookmarks



And the final touch was to add a tassel. 


Upcycled: old greeting cards to pretty bookmarks

Upcycled: old greeting cards to pretty bookmarks



These tassels were made with embroidery floss. You can check the tutorial I posted here last week, or go directly to the how-to video: 




Overall I took me less than ten minutes to make these bookmarks and I will for sure make more. I'm even thinking they will be great to add to holidays gifts as a little extra, so for the next batch I'll dig up a few Christmas cards I know I have stashed somewhere, and try to use those too.


https://keepingitrreal.blogspot.com/2021/09/how-to-make-tassel-with-embroidery.html

https://keepingitrreal.blogspot.com/2021/09/how-to-make-tassel-with-embroidery.html

https://keepingitrreal.blogspot.com/2021/09/how-to-make-tassel-with-embroidery.html




Have fun and enjoy your week!

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3 comments:

  1. AnnOctober 10, 2021 at 12:50 AM

    Great upcycle! Thank you for sharing at Party In Your PJ's.

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  2. Life as a LEO WifeOctober 11, 2021 at 8:03 PM

    Great idea! I keep all of the cards my hubby & kiddos give me. I feel like it's just taking up space, so this is a perfect way to put them to use! I am going to try to cut a section with their signature so I have the picture on the front, but the most important part, their handwriting & what they said on the front. Thanks for sharing on Traffic Jam Weekend & Happiness is Homemade at LifeasaLEOWife.com!

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