Growing In Unity: Day 3

Day 3: Bookmark Slimline Card

    For today, I created a simple card that can keep on giving even after the holidays. I decided to take a bookmark and make it the main focal point of the slimline card for a friend. The slimline card makes it perfect for a money card if you have a need for those.

    After cutting a piece of Strathmore Cold Press Watercolor paper to 2" x 5.5" or your preferred length for a bookmark, I stamped the "Small Stuff Christmas" image and sentiment with Gina K amalgam ink. This itty bitty set is one of my favorites to use for the holidays. I watercolored the image using Arteza real brush markers. The colors can be seen in the above image. Once dry, I punched the hole for the eyelash string. I used some from the Noel blend from Busy Blends by Pammy J. 

    I pulled some green card stock from Recollections to create the card base for the slimline card. I cut down the paper to 7" x 8.5." Then I scored it at 3.5" for the fold. I had a square of red glitter stock from Brutus Monroe sitting around that I thought would make the bookmark POP. I trimmed it to fit the slimline card. I used an exact knife to cut the slits for the bookmark to slide into. I adhered each layer using some paper tape making sure to avoid the areas around the slits. While you can't see it pictured above, I added an inner layer of lightweight light green paper for me to write on. The dimensions I used were 3" x 8."

    I hope this idea inspired you to play around with the idea. I always feel guilty that people don't want to keep their holiday cards, so I tried to find a creative solution. This idea can easily translate for thinking of you cards, birthdays, etc. If you make one, please tag me in your projects so I can see them. Don't forget to comment for a chance two win one of two Unity prizes.

Stay crafty friends,

Holly