So the girls and I got their treat bags put together for their school Halloween parties. The parties which I will not be able to attend this year since I'll be working. Sniff, sniff.
Anyway, I made these little tags for their treat bags, but I really wanted to post something that might help you make your Halloween a little more special. Last year I posted these treat toppers, that you can still use if you want.
But, I've been racking my brain, trying to come up with something new and cute for you, and it finally came to me tonight.
This is what I came up with.
Do you want to know what they are?
They're BOO!k marks. Ha, ha, ha
I kill myself.
Seriously though. I designed these things to be printed out as 4x6 prints (hello photo center of the cheap prints), and then you can just cut them vertically into 2" x 6" bookmarks.
You can leave them like this . . . the old fashioned way, functional, old school.
Whatever.
Or you can fold them in half so they are short and cute like this.
I just looooooooove the spider.
I actually detest spiders in real life. All spiders must DIE. But this one I could hug.
I like the cute little ghostie guy too.
Eeek! They're killing me.
So, as I was saying. The cute little short bookmarks actually are not done. They need to be magnetized.
Do you have any of these freebie magnets still lying around? Or is it laying around? Cripes, I'm supposed to know this stuff.
So, as I was saying . . . . Geez, do I keep saying that? I'm sorry. As I was saying, go find your freebie magnets and cut them up. You need two pieces for the bottoms of each bookmark.
Adhere the magnets to the inside of the bookmarks with double sided adhesive. By the way, that is a roll of magnet tape that you see there, and I didn't use any of it. It was there just in case I ran out of the free stuff.
Once you get your magnets on . . .
SHA-ZAM! You have a bookmark.
Does anyone else remember that 70s dude, Shazam, or am I crazy?
I mean, besides me being crazy, am I alone here?
Never mind. Forget I said anything.
Here are some bookmarks for you to give it a go yourself. Don't forget to click on the picture before you save it to your computer, so that you get the highest resolution. If you forget that step, you might get blurry bookmarks.
Have fun! I'm going to bed.
very cute hybrid bookmark idea!
ReplyDeleteand I'm glad you love my owls on my blog :) they are from my Owl Adore You kit available at Gotta Pixel :)
These are so adorable that I want to make them right now, and I don't even celebrate Halloween! I love the idea. As a literature teacher, I give each student a bookmark on their birthday. These homemade ones are way cuter than anything I've seen in the store. Now I just have to figure out how to take cool graphics and make them into a 4x6 photo...
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love it!! thanks for sharing....:)
ReplyDeleteMagnetic bookmarks are my absolutely-favorite kind of bookmark, but my collection so far is store-bought! I'm going to create some to add to my next photo order! thanks for the d.i..y. idea!
ReplyDeleteYou are funny! Boo!k marks! : ) When I come up with such witty things I say it to everyone in the family to make sure they see how witty I am.
ReplyDeleteLove the bookmarks! How cute is this! I like them both ways ~ either as is once cut or with the magnets and folded over. I would use this for my books ~ forget kids!
Those are FABULOUS!!! I don't know how you find the time to STILL be so crafty when you are teaching now!
ReplyDeleteOf course they are Boo!kmarks!! Of course, you are amazingly talented.....and able to get by on very little sleep, obviously.....WHEN did you have time to do this??? So, so cute.
ReplyDeleteI love your sense of humor......
Boo to you too!
Suzanne
Those are adorable! I just might have to try and make some myself. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteMy goodness you are creative. WOW! I have NO creative bones in my body. None. I can copy other people, but that's not really creativity, now, is it?!! That's why I love Creative Memories... they have books with ideas!!
ReplyDeleteKerri
www.sickofmg.blogspot.com
LOVE them!!! How fun!!!
ReplyDeleteSo cute and I love the magnets! These would be great for any occassion!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for doing this!!! I second everyone else- you're amazing!! :)
ReplyDeleteYou're Awesome!
ReplyDeleteOk, so I already sort of had a girl crush on you for being so amazing with the crafts and organization and chocolate cake (which my husband did make me, and MAN, that was AWESOME!!) and stuff, but then you said SHAZAM, and now it's full blown. :-P
ReplyDeleteThis is fantastic and while I probably won't get around to it for Halloween (and my kids don't read yet on their own) but hello, Christmas present toppers!!!!!
You're fantastic!
That is just awesome! I kind of wish my son was older and in school so I could make these too. Ahh, who am I kidding, I'll probably make them anyway - for myself! Thanks for the idea! :)
ReplyDeleteSo, so adorable!
ReplyDeleteI love these, thanks for sharing! Any plans for Christmas ones to share with us {hint hint}
ReplyDeleteThese would make cute photo mats if you scrapbook as well :)
Oh- I just love these- what a great idea. I miss out on school parties all the time too- its a real bummer! Sorry you have to work.
ReplyDeleteThank You soooo much!!
ReplyDeleteI am in love with these!!
going to walmoart to get them printed fast & quick!
and by the way "all spiders must die" - that was a good laugh for me.
great sence of humor - great blog
had a great visit here! ;)
What a GREAT idea! Thanks so much for sharing - I love these! :o)
ReplyDeleteThat is the cutest idea!!!
ReplyDeleteI love this! I love that you totally type what ever your mind is thinking! You have a brilliant whit and make me laugh! Thanks! So I just started with the CM digital scrap booking, and I'm going to try to do this for my DD's 7th b-day. Cheap books from Scholastic plus a totally cute book mark! Cheap and (not dollar store crap or pure sugar)fun party favors! keep blogging... I know you are super busy, but you've go a gift! No use denying it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a GREAT idea!! I love your ideas and creativity:-)
ReplyDeleteyou are brilliant
ReplyDeleteThe kids will love this...and my brain hurts from wondering how some people get all of the creative genes. No fair! Thanks for the great idea. Come on by for a peek at our blog. Holly at lifelaughlatte.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteNice! Love it :)
ReplyDeleteSo just to clarify it is just photo paper?
They are amazing! What a wonderful idea!!!!
ReplyDeleteThese are too stinkin' cute!!! I might have to copy this idea for myself.
ReplyDeleteprinted out some bookmarks... love them! Thanks!!
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable idea!
ReplyDeleteOnce again, you're inspiring me to be all artsy crafty...
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ReplyDeleteThis are so darling. You are sooooo good and thanks for the laugh! Thanks so much for sharing. I love the idea of the magnets.
ReplyDeleteI saw the bookmarks and thought...oh cute!! BUT THEN...you made them all genius and whatnot...magnetic bookmarks??? WHO DOES THAT??!!! WHOA...either I am seriously impared in the brain, or these are seriously so cool...!! I love it!!
ReplyDeleteI love these- I was looking for a cute, easy idea to make for my daughter's class and here it is!
ReplyDeleteI love the bookmarks. Thanks so much for sharing them!
ReplyDeleteThank you!!!! So cute~love 'em!
ReplyDeleteI love your site, and I used some of these Ideas and posted a couple pics on my blog. www.parkhurst1.blogspot.com Keep the cutness coming :)
ReplyDeleteOh those are just adorable...the kiddies will love them! Thanks for sharing such a great idea and templates.
ReplyDeleteJamie :)
OMG! That's so cool! ARGH! Now I have to make some! Quick question though...what kind of paper did you use to print them out? They look glossy. I am not a scrapbooker so please forgive my ignorance. B=)
ReplyDeleteSo very cute and fun! You are amazing... Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLove them! Thank you. That is the best ever.
ReplyDeleteI hope all goes well in the job deparment. You are a sweet person and deserve the best.
such cuteness going on here!
ReplyDeleteNice digital work. I did not know they were prints until you said so. I really thought it was paper and stickers! nice job :)
ReplyDeleteLOVE THEM! I'm so copying this idea!
What digital kit did you use???
amy
I love these!! What a great idea...especially since they're photo so no need to laminate!
ReplyDeleteI second the previous poster's very subtle hint for Christmas ones!!! :)
Ok, am I the only slow one here? Why does a bookmark need to be "magnetized?" Is that so you can store it on your fridge between reads? 'Splain this please.
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