Custom Book Marks
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“Hi Charlotte, I saw your post on making custom book marks but I can’t get my cards to face in the right direction. What am I doing wrong?'“ - Sally
Custom Book Marks
Hi Sally, actually nothing, it’s in how and where you place the book mark - I mean, card.
Place the book mark card on the page where you want to start reading next. (Photo by Charlotte Ekker Wiggins)
So the traditional cards that open left to right work quite well, you want the book mark front to be on the page where you want to start reading.
You may see the back of the card at first. That will tell the reader they are close to the page where they left off reading.
If you have a card that you want to use as a right side book mark, you can cut the card and use clear tape to seal it back together so that it opens on the left side. When I have done that, I have used several layers of tape or, better yet, added a cardboard binding so the folds won’t wear down with use.
If you make your own custom book marks you can make them opening left, right and even folding over the page top, depending on what designs you have. I have one from a card one of my customers sent me, it's a charming pencil design by her 6-year old daughter.
This is another great gift idea kids can make. Cut the book marks the same sizes and have the kids color designs. Place the book mark set in a box and there you have a lovely stocking stuffer or gift.
In case you can’t find the magnet tape to cut, you can get that from most arts and crafts stores online.
I keep a collection of favorite cards and thank you notes with attached magnets ready for deployment when I need them. Some have been around for many years, reminding me of the person who sent the card and the reason. It’s not only a good recycling practice but a way to be reminded of the gratitude we’ve enjoyed over the years.
