I attempt to make something for most of the people on my Christmas list. I do this, because I love to watch them open the presents that I’ve spent lots of time on, and I enjoy creating stuff {I do have a creative business}. Plus, it allows me to use craft skills that I don’t use on the products that I sell. For instance, I love to knit–but I would never want to do it for hours every day, so I enjoy knitting scarves for my loved ones for Christmas.
Each year around this time I challenge myself to learn a new creative skill when I’m crafting my gifts, and this year I really wanted to learn how to do a blanket stitch. I also wanted to improve upon my sewing skills. I try to use some materials that I already have. When I can keep the cost down to next to nothing, that’s a huge bonus. One of the gifts I whipped up {using a blanket stitch and sewing} just yesterday is so super simple and cost me NOTHING to make that I thought I’d share it with you.
Materials
I pulled together leftover felt, material, crocheted lace, muslin, and embroidery thread and decided to put it all together to make a bookmark. Now, if you don’t have some of these things already, just substitute it for stuff you do have. If you have ribbon, lace, buttons, beads, or even decorative paper, you can use that to embellish your bookmark.
How I Made the Bookmark Above
To make the bookmark you see above, I just layered felt, material, and crocheted lace and sewed through all the layers. Then, I embellished it with stamped muslin and used a blanket stitch around the felt to give it a border. This was my first attempt at a blanket stitch–and I don’t think it looks half bad. I made this bookmark for someone who loves romance novels–and I’m also giving her a romance novel that I purchased and read this summer. So, the entire gift isn’t costing me a thing. Love it!
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Great post and project, thank you for sharing!
Glad you like it Sarah! Happy holidays 🙂
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