Nov 07 2007
Christmas Gift
I have nothing new to show you today, but I found this photo in my computer so I thought I’d share it. It’s of a project I did last Christmas as a gift for nieces and nephews. But I must say before I even start, that I can not take credit for this fun idea — it came from my good friend Deb, DeborahLynneS at SCS. She actually put together a similar gift idea, but I never got to see hers. Anyway, after hearing about her great idea, I jumped on it and did the same thing — here’s the story:
Last year, 2006, the US Postal Service had winter stamps with snowflakes on them — anyone remember? Well, one of those snowflakes was one of OUR very own snowflakes from right here, Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. There was also this cute little snowflake book out in the bookstores — and Deb had this wonderful idea to make a bookmark, incorporating one the the real postage stamps into the bookmark design, and presenting it as a gift with the Snowflakes book — now what a fun idea is that!!!! Thank you, Deb!!!
Anyway, this is a photo ofthe bookmarks I madeand the books. Can you see the real 39 cent postage stamp right in the middle of the bookmark? That stamp is OUR snowflake — LOL!!! The text under the stamp was computer generated, and I can’t really remember what I said, but something about the snowflake being OURS!!! This was such a fun project!!! I just love doing this type of thing!!!
As for supplies, looks like most of what I used is now retired SU — Riveting, Snowflakes, some ribbons and fibers, Deco corner punch for the top of the bookmark.
Hope you don’t mind looking at a year old project — thought it might give someone an idea to do something similar this year — without the postage stamp, of course — LOL!!!
Thanks much for looking — I should have a real post tomorrow — a little more SU and then on to some Flourishes projects with NEW Flourishes stamps — can’t wait!!!
12 responses so far
How cool is that?! I never heard of this, and I live here in Michigan. TFS
Oh, Sharon! I’m so glad you shared this! How wonderful! What a beautiful collection. The books and bookmarks make an absolutely fabulous gift! Very special. I can’t say enough about how I love this idea! Thank you!
What a sweet idea; TFS! Love your eye candy creations.
This is a great idea, I have g/kids in the military who miss their hometown.
I think I’ll research books about the area, and do the matching bookmark.
Wonderful inspiration Sharon!
GMTA!!! For my December Club workshop, I’m planning on making bookmarks as my non-card item. One side will have a 2008 calendar on it. I haven’t decided on the stamp to use for the other side. I might even let them choose next week! Then, before we add ribbons, I thought I’d laminate them for them. Then, we will add 1/8 in. satin ribbons of various colors. Yours are beautiful!!! I love the corners at the top and the mixture of ribbons and fibers. I will definitely use those ideas!!! Love your colors too!
What a great idea Sharon or should I say Deb?!?!? The book marks are fantastic and I LOVE snowflakes as long as I don’t have to shovel them!!!
~Lynda
What a cute, cute idea. TFS a year later!
This is fantastic. What a fun idea. Thanks for sharing.
This was so much fun sharing this book along our special “Yooper” snowflake stamp!!! Snowflakes are miniature works of art– each so individual!!! The author and photographer of this book is Ken Libbrecht. Sharon, your tags were just gorgeous and special– I’m sure that all of your relatives cherished this gift!!! I know that mine did!!! 🙂
How beautiful. It may be old to you, but NEW to us…and they are magnificent and a wonderful Idea to create a bookmark to go with the book. Thanks for sharing. Chris
Sharon, this is such a cool idea! I will have to remember this in case a stamp ever comes out that matches a book.
What a wonderful idea, and you pulled it off so well!! These turned out so beautiful!!