Did you get your bookmark? Have you used it? If the answer to that question is, “No, silly! You promised to tell me how to get it off the screen!” then I apologize profusely for dragging my feet! But today I am here and ready to help you make your first bookmark. There will be more!
Let’s start with how to find that pesky bookmark again- in case you didn’t save it. Go back into your email and find the email with the subject “Your Free Download is HERE”. Follow that link. It will take you to the website’s hidden page with the bookmark.
If you are not a subscriber, you didn’t get the email. But, all you need to do is subscribe to receive my newsletter and you will be directed to the Bookmark download.
Now, are you on the page with the book mark? I have included a screen shot of my computer. Your bookmark will be floating in space….
You can print directly from here by using your browser’s menu. Click on the File button (follow the gray arrow) and then select Print at the bottom of the dropdown menu. But I recommend saving it to your computer instead.
So… Right Click on the image. If you have a laptop you might need to Control+Click on the image to get the option to “Save Image”. Then save it on your computer where you can find it again.
Now- LET”S MAKE A BOOKMARK- those pages aren’t going to save themselves!!
Because I print cards from home, I have glossy “card stock” that I used for mine. My glossy heavy weight card stock measures 10×7 (that’s a 5×7 card- opened flat). So, I have arranged my bookmark on my card stock four times. I will get four bookmarks that are 6 inches tall.
Paper Choices: I suggest photo paper. You can use any size you like- if you print to 4×6 paper it may be a SLIGHTLY smaller boomark if your printer doesn’t print all the way to the edge. But, if you use 8×10 you can make larger bookmarks or several at one time. Be sure to tell your printer what type of paper you use! Your printer will lay on the ink differently for matte finish paper than for glossy paper and for copy paper and photo paper. If you want to know where to get the same high gloss paper I used, I will provide a link to Red River Paper. I am NOT an affiliate and will not receive any compensation- I simply like their products! If you go this route- be sure to download and use their icc profiles! https://www.redrivercatalog.com/browse/96lb-pecos-river-gloss.html
Another choice you might like is card stock. You can buy card stock at the office supply store. Depending on your printer, you may need to manually load your card stock instead of placing it in the feed tray. Don’t be surprised if the color comes out a little different than you anticipated.
OK- Do you have a bookmark printed? Now the fun part!
1. Cut out your bookmark using scissors or a paper trimmer.
2. Have those cute corner punches in your scrapbooking boxes from 20 years ago? Use them on the corners.
3. Use a ruler to find the center and mark it. Then use a hole puncher to make a hole for your ribbon.
4. Dig through your wrapping stash, your sewing box, or make a trip to your hobby store for a pretty ribbon. You can add beads, charms, knots, or NOTHING at all! It’s your bookmark!
5. SHARE IT! You can share it on Instagram or Facebook (be sure to tag it #Sparrowshinebookmark) or GIVE IT AWAY! Make enough for your bookclub or give one to a friend. And be sure to tell them where you got it! It will make me one happy little bee to see your bookmarks at work!
