Ice Cream Stick Bookmark

Chocobar has been my favourite ice cream since childhood...not only for the chocolate coat with vanilla inside but also because after you relish the ice cream you can put the ice cream to many crafty uses :)

Yess and one of it is to make a bookmark

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqXccArlFD4&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zU1ImU6ku3I&feature=fvwrel


Hope you enjoy it!!


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Paper Clip Bookmarks

Paper Clips have been my Dad's favourite to keep his stack of office papers in place...and now he uses them as bookmarks thanks to me after I made him a few as a birthday gift :) they are quick and easy to assemble and damn cute once finally done!!!

So here is a a tutorial for the same....I promise you its addictive!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUuQLMCER2I



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Fabric/Ribbon Bookmarks

Fabric is something am most interested in currently for experimenting with my craft projects and the idea of fabric/ribbon bookmark sounds damn interesting to me. Imagine they wont tear ! WOOOW and last longer....hmmm this is definitely on my agenda next.

While you click on the tutorials...I shall plan a quick reunion with my school friends in Bangalore! So enjoy....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RR43v_HVq4M

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aG797SNY58&feature=relmfu


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEAU3Yxe3Hk




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Magnetic Bookmarks

Hey Guys, sorry this post is delayed. I am still away from home in Bangalore and with my net not working at my brother's place I have been guilty of posting this so late!!!

Anways, coming to the point Magnetic Bookmarks are super cool and fun to make and most importantly damn sturdy and for book lovers this is the best thing you can own! They dont fall ...dont move while you walk...travel ...sleep anything...isnt that just wow!!

Here is how to make it....hope you enjoy it...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJ7nphcoJuA



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Stringed Beaded Bookmark

Beads and Charms are my weakness....I love those colorful little things hanging around my craft projects and why only them ... I love them when they hang around my notebooks , wallets and bags and where ever possible....

So today am getting you a tutorial on beaded bookmarks....one a very basic one and the second link is for those who would want to know a more technical way of handling beaded bookmarks

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpAMNdcDu4Q

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIa6hr-qKuw


Hope you guys enjoy it!


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Corner Bookmarks

Hey All, we hope you are liking the current theme of the swap and to help you further make your choices on the 5 different styles of bookmarks that you could attempt we are here with some tutorials this week.

Today we shall take a look at the Corner Bookmarks.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3KYkSMtxM8&playnext=1&list=PL4C306FD98071F1CC&feature=results_main

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QuXBdlpJudo


Hope these links are of some help ....so get started people!! And keep a watch on this space for more tutorials on bookmarks!!!

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Swap #3- Bookmarks

Firstly, thank you all for the enthusiasm that has made us come through two successful swaps and we are ready for our third one to kick off!!! Am excited and hope you guys continue to show the excitement you have shown in the previous swaps and rock it this month too!!!

Okie enough of blabbering of the past swaps..lets come to the current one!!!

This month we are looking at "Bookmarks" ...yeah simple is it??? but we have a twist here...sorry guys cant be so plain and simple with us BB Gossip Gurls and yes as said before our aim is to try new stuff and pull ourselves and you from the comfort zone that we prefer living in!!! So get ready for the twist!!!

Kindly find below a few varieties of bookmarks .....now each one of you who register for this swap is to make atleast 5 different kinds of bookmarks following the list given below!!! You can choose any 5 as per your feasibility!!! You cannot repeat the variety/style at any cost!!!


** WARNING: this is a picture heavy post!!!


A. Paper Bookmarks:
1. Normal Bookmarks- 6 inches X2.5 inches

2. Corner Bookmarks- anything above 3 inches square

3. Magnetic Bookmarks- final end product after the middle fold should be 6 inches X2.5 inches

Magnets attached only at the edges (the black strip that you can see in the inside side...need to attached on both ends)

You cant see the magnets here ...but this is made in the similar fashion as above but magnetic dots are used instead of strips.

The full bookmark has magnetic attached....this is the most sturdy magnetic bookmark!!! I can vouch for this one!!!

Another magnetic bookmark


B. Beaded/Jewellery Bookmarks

1. Hooked Jewellery Bookmark- as per teh normal hooks available in the market

2. Stringed Beaded Bookmark- length of full string should be 12 inches.

C. Fabric/Ribbon Bookmark-  12 inches full length of ribbon

You may or may not add beads below!!! please look down for another sample in ribbon and fabric bookmark with simple addition of flowers and embellishments!!!

These ribbons in all above examples can be replaced with "good quality" fabric....by "good quaity" we mean that even if you are using leftovers please ensure that they are not dirty and messy!!!


D. Others 

1. Ice Cream Stick Bookmarks- standard ice cream stick

2. Clip Bookmarks- standard clips available in market

Rules for  swap-an addition!!!!

You are to follow all the basic rules laid by us for the swaps throughout!!! Main being the deadline and quality of swap (let me warn you...negative marking for the same has started from our second swap) !!! Plus there is a small addition!!!

When you register please mail us your address, alternate mail id (if any), phone numbers, and a confirmation if you are available on FB within 24 hours of your registration. Failure to do so will result in the deletion of your name from the swap.


We would need your projects to be ready by 25th August after which you would get your swap partners names and the swaps to be sent out by 31st August latest!!! No delays pleases. 

Sneak Peaks of projects is compulsory ....so we definitely need them to start pouring in before 25th August ...Sneak Peak can be at any stage while you are doing your projects but must arrive before the final picture submission or the person is entitled for negative marking!!! Sorry for being stricter guys!!!

Please mail all your queries and addresses etc to swap.central.india@gmail.com or feel free to connect with us on the Blog Post's comment section or our FB Page!!!



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