Want an inexpensive project that's a great "I'm thinking of you" gift? Great for visiting teaching, or give it along with a copy of your favorite book.
Here's how:
Start by printing your favorite quote, adage, or picture out on regular printer paper.
Next, get your favorite pair of decorative scissors and cut out your quote in a rectangular shape
Then get out acrylic paints and give color to the paper. 
I paint in X motions, with lighter transparent strokes around the text, and deeper colors around the edges. This way you can still see what it says.
Once your paint is dry (it should be almost immediately), get a piece of cardstock or construction paper. Take it to the sewing machine and sew a straight stitch all the way around the edge of your bookmark, leaving about 1/8" border. This will create your "lace."
Then just get a pair of straight edge scissors and cut a straight line around the edges of your bookmark. Take your fingers and curl up each bend of the decorative paper to give it dimension. Hole punch the top and tie on some string or ribbon.
Want to make the same one I did? Click on the image below. Then right click and select "save image as." Name it, print it, and make and share a bookmark!
Enjoy!
Nikki
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