Custom Timeless Series Bookmarks

So continuing on with our DIY Christmas theme, I’ve got another quick and easy idea for the book lover in your group!

Handmade bookmarks are not only great gifts because they come from the heart, but also because this time of year you can find ribbons and such at great prices!

I’ve been making bookmarks for a while now. I created a line for my book series where I embroider “Timeless Series” on crushed velvet ribbon which I special order. I then take the time to create unique custom charms to go on the ends. Check them out here.

I also create crushed velvet bookmarks without any embroidery on them and sell them on Etsy. Click here to check them out.

Now, the crushed velvet is great, they’re beautiful…but the ribbon can be a bit costly. So while shopping at Hobby Lobby last week for the Infinity Scarves material, I ran across their ribbon in the sewing department at 50% off. Of course anything with 50% off typically catches my eye, so I investigated further. I found 1.5 inch ribbon at $2.00 for three yards. I was excited because I knew I could get about 12 bookmarks from a single spool of ribbon!

Each ribbon is cut to 9 inches

Look at the variety of ribbon color’s and textures.

I knew with my past bookmark making experience I had ribbon clamps to fit 1/2 inch ribbon, however, I didn’t have ribbon clamps to fit the new 1 1/2 inch ribbons I’d just purchased. I knew where to purchase them from, but needed to get them asap cuz time was running short. I quickly ordered them from Artfire, which is the only place I’ve found online with descent pricing on them, and was quickly on my way to creating some incredible custom made bookmarks for my friends and family members (FYI: I received my order within three business days!)