Oriental Lantern

Instead of creating a card for today's post, I decided to create a book mark.  I know more and more people are using electronic devices to read now, me included, but I still prefer to read an old fashioned book.

To create my book mark, I started out with one of the new Asian themed dies from Die-Versions, Oriental Lantern.  I die cut this twice: once from white cardstock and once from red fun foam.

To color the lantern, I used my new Spectrum Noir Sparkle glitter markers.  The amount of sparkle and shine these markers have are amazing (much better than my other glitter markers).  I also used a Gold Leafing pen on the sections colored in gold.

The patterned paper is from Graphic 45 (Birdsong) and the sentiment is one I found online by googling Chinese proverbs.

When trying to figure out my design, I knew I wanted something a little more that just a basic rectangle.  So I added a flip element to it.  That way, the book mark can be used as you normally would, or you could flip part it over the page you are reading.

Be sure to check out what the rest of the Design Team is creating using these new Asian themed dies.  And don't forget to use the code anne15 to get 15% off the everyday sales prices on your total Die-Versions order.

Happy Birthday corner bookmark

Have you checked out the new Corner Concept dies from Die-Versions yet?  If not, you really need to.   Instead of using it as a mat layer behind a photo or image, I've created a corner bookmark with it.  This would be fun for any book lover, especially if it's part of their birthday present.

The Happy Birthday Corner Concept die is sandwiched between the layers creating this bookmark.  I added glue and glitter to the letters and then wiped most of it off because I wanted the glitter to be more random.  The rest of the bookmark has lots of glittery goodness everywhere.  I also added the new Wee Petites Super Stars to the top.

Get Well Bookmark

Swirls, one of the new stamp sets from Sparkle N Sprinkle is so versatile.  I've created a Get Well Soon bookmark using a few of Tim Holtz's techniques.

To start off, I created the background by smearing Distress Ink, Distress Paint, and Distress Stains on my craft sheet and then ran the tag through the colors.  I heat set it after I was happy with the results.  Next I stamped the flowers with Archival Ink (Sienna and Saffron).  Goosebumps Texture Spray was added to create texture and interest and a little Smooch Spritz (Vanilla Shimmer) was added for a subtle bit of sparkle.

Next I stamped the flowers again with VersaMark and heat embossed them with Black Detail embossing powder.  After fussy cutting out each of the flowers, I applied Viva Decor's Inka Gold (Cobalt Blue and Green Yellow) to the flowers.  You need to use embossing powder instead of just ink so the Inka Gold won't cover up (obliterate would be a better description) the design.  Ask me how I know :-).    Love the metallic look of these paints.

One of the things I love about fussy cutting images is that the paper naturally curls.  You can really see it in on the blue flower.  Since I wanted to keep that natural curl, I only adhered the center of the flower to the tag base.

The bookplate is part of the Sizzix (Tag and Bookplate) die I used.  I inked it up with  some metallic Distress Stains and a little Distress Ink.  The sentiment, which is part of the set, is heat embossed with Black Detail embossing powder as well.

Lastly, I coordinated the seam binding ribbon by using the same color combination as the background.  A few randomly placed pearls complete the bookmark.

Goose bookmark

Just to show you how quick and easy Die-Versions Sweet Petites are to use, I've designed a book mark using the new Goose Sweet Petite.  I've colored him with Copics and adhered him to a square of Core'dinations cardstock.  The background was created with Dylusions Ink Sprays and I added the message with the Die-Versions Landmark font.  Perfect for every reader!

Good Luck

I created a bookmark using the Sparkle N Sprinkle Asian-Leaf Robe set, combining three of the images together.  I colored the Gingko leaves with Copic markers as well as portions of the robe (you should color before applying other materials).  Then I began by adding several different glitters to various parts of the robe and the sentiment: Black Suede, Cyclamen, Hanauma Bay, and Evening Glow.  I really wish you could see these glitters in person!  The computer screen doesn't do them justice at all.


I used Graphic 45's Bird Song collection for this stamp set and they are perfect for these stamps.  I also wanted to show you the back of the bookmark, since the papers are so gorgeous.

One last embellishment was the handmade tassel for the top.  I based it on this you tube video from Craft Dee BowZ, even though I don't have this product (yet).