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ScrapHappy: Bookmarks and Craft Kits

It’s another ScrapHappy post inspired by Kate and her friend Gun.

I’ve made cards at my crafting table during the hottest part of these too-hot days. Card-making leads to scrap-making, and that’s what today’s post is all about.

I assembled twenty paper crafting kits and placed them near the children’s Little Free Library. They are always popular and fun (for me) if I’m lucky enough to be in my craft room when a young one claims one of the kits.

Using scraps passed on by my sister, I made an assortment of bookmarks for the Little Free Library.

I have a drawer full of beautiful ink, so I pulled out six to represent the rainbow.

I used stencils to add color, then stamped an image or a quote on the bookmark.

I applied ink to the last pair without using a stencil, and I like the look of the saturated inks.

My last make is a blend of scraps and upcycling. This beautiful envelope arrived with promotional material for Tommy Bahama stores.

I cut the most prominent section for the front of the card, adding a scrap of velum below. I fussy-cut the other flowers and used them to decorate the envelope. I have as much fun using new products as I do with scraps.

If you’re a scrappy maker (paper, fabric, metal, etc.), consider joining us for this enjoyable endeavor.

Thanks as always, Kate. Please follow the links below if you would like to see what the other makers are up to.


Kate, Gun,Eva, Sue,Lynda,
Birthe,Turid,Susan,Cathy, Tracy,
Jan, Moira,Sandra, Chris,
Claire, Jean, Jon,Dawn, Gwen,
Sunny,Kjerstin, Sue L, Vera,Edith
Ann,Dawn 2,Carol,Preeti,
Debbierose, Nóilin, Viv, Karrin,
Amo,Alissa, Lynn,Tierney and Hannah

39 thoughts on “ScrapHappy: Bookmarks and Craft Kits”

  10. They are so lovely Alys. I rarely have the patience for this kind of craft (what with being all fingers and thumbs!) but I have actually picked up some crochet again in the last few days as it has been too hot for anything else. 😃

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    • Cathy, you cook and garden and crochet, so that sounds like plenty of crafting/hobby time. I’ve cycled through many things over the years: sewing, knitting, scrapbooking, hook-rugs, embroidery, and now card-making. It keeps things interesting. :-)

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    • That is so nice of you to say, Tierney. I like the idea of a bowl for bookmarks. I have them in different places around the house (my nightstand, near the bookshelf, etc.) but it’s easy to lose track of them. A fellow blogger and librarian once wrote a creative post on the sorts of bookmarks left in returned library books. It was quite extensive.

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  15. Alys, your lovely, handmade bookmarks add such a special touch to your Little Free Library! Your paper crafting kits are such a thoughtful addition and sure to be loved by visitors. What a wonderful way to welcome young people into the wonderful world of card making! You always inspire me, dear friend!🩷

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  16. Love seeing what you did. I never think of making bookmarks, but I should. Not only because of the scraps, but I’m a slow card-maker and usually only get one made when my granddaughter comes over. The bookmarks would be fun. I will have to suggest that next time she comes.

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