Hey, everyone!
It's already Saturday! This month has gone by quickly for me with all the fun I am having since I decided to have a theme each day of the week! I am already thinking of new themes for May. Any suggestions? I will reserve Sundays for my Scripture Challenge still yet, and Thursdays will continue to be my Christmas Card Challenge posts but I am open to suggestions for the rest of the week!
This month, I have dedicated all Saturday posts to be Kid Friendly ideas! I know that my children love to play with my crafting supplies. My son is 2 years old and my daughter is 8 years old so finding things we can do together can be challenging. My kids haven't made any of these with me yet but I have made a lot and they love them! I am sure they would have so much fun making their own bookmarks!
For some reason I am loving pink! I bought a new pink purse that I kept wanting and finally just went ahead and got it! My eye is just drawn to pinks lately!! I have NEVER been a big fan of pink but I guess I am changing! LOL Doesn't this sweet little bookmark look great between the pages of The Angel Company's Serendipity Street magalogue?
I took a jumbo paperclip (available in the craft section of most stores), punched two scallop circles out with my Mega Scalloped Circle Punch from TAC. I used my Super Jumbo Circle Punch, also from TAC, to create my faux embossing for the background. I took my sweet flowers (Frugal Friday tip) and placed them together with my glue dots. I added a faux rhinestone to the center and voila! a sweet and springy bookmark!These are so fun to make. They are quick and easy to do and I love giving them away! All the materials here are so inexpensive but what a sweet bookmark it becomes! Hope you will make some of these, too! Want more inspiration? Check out my other bookmarks here, here, here, here, here and here.
Angel Hugs,
Isn't this a gorgeous card? 
The Faux Embossing technique I am sharing with you today will be compared to the white piece that is embossed in the photo above.
To achieve this look, simply take two punches or cut out two shapes that are about ¼" different in size. I used white cardstock but you could use any color paper. Simply layer one on top of the other like in the photo above. I used a sentiment from Tag Tidbits, as well. You could also sponge the edges of each piece before layering if you wanted to. This technique is so quick and easy to do, you can faux emboss several pieces in no time! I'd love to see your projects if you use this tip! Have a wonderful day!