I have seen these little cuties all over the place recently. A button and a paper clip- how hard could it be? As it turns out, not hard at all!
The supplies are very basic- paper clips, buttons and glue.
I decided to use covered buttons and oversized clips. I also covered the back of mine with a round of felt, just to make it all look a bit neater.
Covering the buttons was very simple. The piece of felt to the left was used as pattern to cut my fabric. (Please ignore the blood drops. I had a little run in with the rotary cutter.) The fabric hooks on the button with little teeth and then the back snaps in place.
Slip the paper clip through the button shank and move it to the top of your clip. Generously cover the shank and paper clip with glue. (I’m using hot glue here, but I prefer to use E6000 for something that is going to get a lot of use.)
I cut a little round of coordinating felt to cover the back. Just add another liberal coat of glue and slap it on. You could also use another button, so that there is no front or back to the bookmark. I suppose you could also use a fabric circle, but then you would have to either sew or treat the edges to prevent fraying and then it starts to lose some of the “easy-peasy” appeal.
There you go, you are finished! It took me about 10 minutes to do these two clips and I had to take pictures AND stop for a Band-Aid!
Wouldn’t one of these be adorable tucked in with a lunchbox note to brighten someone’s day? How about as an addition to your next gift book? Thematic bookmarks for your book club? I see a lot of these in my future!
Please leave a comment and feel free to share pics of your button bookmarks.
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LOVE these awesome “button” bookmarks. And I also love the fact that it is a Halloween like project… which I adore. I’m your newest follower and would love if you would come over to Sew Woodsy and link this up!
Thanks Katie! Keep watching- I’ve got a few Halloween-y crafts coming up soon.
I added the bookmarks to your linky and (oops!) the caramel cakes. I’ll read before linking next time!
What a cute, quick, and fun craft idea. I love your bookmarks. This post would be perfect for my “All Things Wonderful Link Party” going on over at my blog.
Thanks for sharing,
Shauna
myshaenoel.blogspot.com
What a cute, quick, and fun craft idea. I love your bookmarks. This post would be perfect for my \"All Things Wonderful Link Party\" going on over at my blog.
Thanks for sharing,
Shauna
myshaenoel.blogspot.com
Shauna- Your site makes my homeschooler heart go pitty-pat!
I shared the button bookmarks and the caramel cake recipe. I hope your readers enjoy!
Great idea! I never even thought of doing something like this. Stop by and show off your work anytime!
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Thanks- I’ve added you to my weekly blog tour.
Thanks for stopping by!
I love these! Especially since I’m always in need for new bookmarks but unwilling to spend $4+ on one.
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Thanks for posting and feel free to link these awesome bookmarks up to my new Make Yourself Monday blog hop!!
Jamie
For Love of Cupcakes
Hi Jamie-
I tried to check out your blog hop, but I can’t get on the site.
I hope it is just a sign of your popularity.
I will check back again and try to link up…
These are a wonderful idea. I’m going to make some to go with the books I gift folks for Christmas!
I’m your newest follower; found you via Debbie.
Thanks, PJ! I love that you can completely personalize the bookmark for each person…so much nicer than something “off the rack”.
Great tutorial. Love it, thanks for sharing
I love fall and halloween. i love your book marks. I would love for you to share at my linky.
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