17 March 2010

Mail Make-Over


Digital books are the rage these days. I think they're a genius idea but I still prefer leafing through paper and sniffing a brand new book. It's a simple joy of mine. I'm proud to say I take care of my books. No dog ears -- just bookmarks. And all this week, I'm making them myself!

I'm using these catalogs I got in the mail.

TADA! I get to save these inviting images by turning
the pages into bookmarks.

I think this mailer has a fabulous print.

Just cut a section and TADA! -- instant bookmark!

I love the floral prints on this perfume insert (the ones
you get in a magazine; just open & sample a perfume).

Fold it up, cut the unnecessary ends and TADA!,
another one to add to your collection.

Aren't you drawn to the modern
elements of this catalog cover?

I was and by now, you know what it did to it!
Bookmark!

Crafted by

14 comments:

  1. The Curious CatMarch 17, 2010 at 6:48 AM

    Gorgeous! I love these! I used to do something similar for blank cd covers... xxx

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  2. RhondaMarch 17, 2010 at 7:58 AM

    I don't know how you come up with the cool ideas! Way to go.

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  3. Claire Mercado-ObiasMarch 17, 2010 at 8:55 AM

    Thanks Curious Cat! That's a great idea you have for CD covers :)

    Hi Rhonda! Thanks for visiting :)

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  4. Danielle and ClintMarch 17, 2010 at 9:59 AM

    So cute!

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  5. Claire Mercado-ObiasMarch 17, 2010 at 10:34 AM

    Thanks, thanks Danielle!

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  6. ChickenMarch 17, 2010 at 10:53 AM

    This is a really neat idea!

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  7. Claire Mercado-ObiasMarch 17, 2010 at 10:55 AM

    Thanks Chicken! It's a fun & easy project :)

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  8. AnonymousMarch 17, 2010 at 2:45 PM

    This is a perfect craft for my extremely limited attention span....Do you back the pictures onto card stock or anything?

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  9. Claire Mercado-ObiasMarch 17, 2010 at 2:54 PM

    Thanks for visiting Dear Anonymous! I usually glue my "chosen print" on a thicker piece of cardboard or pick two related prints and stick them back to back. I use a glue stick over white glue so that the final bookmark comes out clean(no bumps). Happy crafting!

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  10. UnknownMarch 17, 2010 at 3:38 PM

    This is awesome Claire!!! xoxox

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  11. Morgan//Nuts and BowsMarch 18, 2010 at 12:32 AM

    These turned out so stinking cute! Great work Claire!

    ~Morgan

    http://meetvirginiaandroo.blogspot.com/
    http://www.etsy.com/shop/MeetVirginiaShop

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  12. Claire Mercado-ObiasMarch 18, 2010 at 7:55 AM

    Thanks for your lovely comments Nuit & Morgan!

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  13. ValeviLSeptember 28, 2012 at 6:20 AM

    Today I'm here... and love your blog and your "blah..tada!" xD thank you for your blog!!!

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    1. Claire Mercado-ObiasSeptember 28, 2012 at 10:07 AM

      Hello VaLeviL! It makes me happy to know that you like my blog. Please stop by anytime! :)

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