Map Bookmarks
10 Jul 2014
I have been wanting to share these bookmarks Hillary and I made for the baby shower–so fun and easy!
Hillary bought a fat book of pre-cut bookmarks in pretty colors from Michael’s and we measured and cut the map strips with a paper cutter. These are actually Doctors Without Borders maps–very easy to find in thrift stores (though the map possibilities are endless…I just liked the pretty colors of this one).
We affixed the map strips with double-sided tape and glued little compasses on top. I bought about a million of these at the Depot before our wedding, thinking I might use them for favors. Glad to be finally showing them off!
We punched holes at the top to thread a ribbon through.
Hillary typed and trimmed these little banners for the bottom, and they might be my favorite part! The magic of reading has been such a joy in my life from early childhood to my glee-filled trips to the library today. I hope it’s a joy we’ll share with our child. Speaking of reading your way around the world, check out this awesome project–reading one book (or more!) from every country in the world! Who wants to do this with me?! It sounds so amazing.
We gave them a little stamp on the bottom, and they were ready to go!
I really love these compasses, even if they only marginally work.
Here they are, peeking out of the totally rad gift bags Hillary made for the shower. I think there will be more map bookmarking in my future, if only because I forgot to keep one for myself! But it makes me so happy to think of the people who came to the shower, our most beloved friends, using these to keep their place in whatever adventure they’re immersing themselves in.
Jul 10, 2014 @ 03:31:47
What a great idea! I love it because it is so clever…and I love it when someone cares enough to hand make something. These definitely fit that bill! Thanks so much for sharing.
Jul 13, 2014 @ 23:12:17
Thank you so much! I do love to make things–nothing like making a mess with paint or scissors and glue:)
Jul 10, 2014 @ 05:04:55
Philip loves maps, I might have to think about making him a bookmark. Thanks for the inspiration!
Jul 13, 2014 @ 23:13:47
Of course! If you can find a cheap map that you feel okay about cutting, it’s a super fun project!
Jul 10, 2014 @ 07:56:52
CUTE. who doesn’t love a good book mark?
Jul 13, 2014 @ 23:14:08
Thank you! I love any and all bookmarks, which is good because I am quick to lose them!
Jul 10, 2014 @ 13:49:26
These are super cute! I especially love the little compasses – they’re so neat!
Jul 13, 2014 @ 23:14:34
Thank you! I have millions of them! If you ever want some to craft with, just let me know, and I will send you some!
Jul 10, 2014 @ 19:50:07
Those are amazing and so fun to see the product from start to finish! I am continually impressed by your creativity!
Jul 13, 2014 @ 23:15:12
Thank you so much! This is a totally easy one;) I love seeing all the cool things you make and do too!