Let's create art

I made a mistake yesterday. I was supposed to talk about how to make book marks and instead went on about a collage of photos. Today’s lesson - Bookmarks. For those of you that read or know someone that likes to read, bookmarks come in many different forms. Some are humorous and sometimes we make them ourselves with a post it note or a slip of paper. I prefer using post cards to mark my place. You can create bookmarks from many items even photographs. Take a favorite photo and scan it into your computer or just copy it on a piece of paper. Take a piece of construction paper and cut it a half inch larger than the photo at the top. Take a single hole punch and punch a hole in the construction paper. Glue the photo in place and then take a piece of colorful string and tie it through the hole so it can be draped over the page where you stopped reading. When I’m reading I like to read a chapter or two a night. So I’ll place a mark at the beginning of the chapter and one at the end so I’ll know that I’m getting close to the end of the chapter. I can also decide if I have time to read more than one or two chapters before bed. Once you’ve created your book mark, you can make more and get creative with them. Laminate them, use your favorite quotes. Put a different picture on the opposite side. When it comes to art, the possibilities are endless. Thanks for stopping by; keep an open mind.

The image of the M&M's was used as a bookmark. Of course I can't sell the image because it's copyrighted, but I am just showing you what can be done with things you like or that you know family and friends like. Use your imagination, the work will be so much more appreciated because it's personal. It can also be used over and over again. You can even laminated them to give a three dimensional effect. Work with your favorite designs, colors, and characters.