Felt & Ribbon Bookmark

Gabrielle's dance recital was this weekend.  Sébastien and I wanted to get her something special for the occasion.  Gabrielle LOVES books so we decided to pick her up a little set of chapter books.

I was just about to wrap the books when I realized it was missing something... something personalized.

This is what I created to accompany the books.

A cute bookmark made with felt, ribbon and buttons.  

What do you think?

Would you like to make one too?

Supplies:
- Felt

- Ribbon
- Embroidery Thread
- Buttons

- Paper
- Scissors
- Needle
- Glue gun

Step #1 (optional):

Take out the book you are offering as a gift and take out supplies that compliment the colors of the book's cover.

Step #2:

Take out your piece of paper.  Cut out a large and small circle.

Step #3:

Place the large circle on one of your pieces of felt. Cut around the paper circle to create a felt circle.

Step #4:

Once you have your large circle, thread some embroidery thread around it. (This is for decoration)

Step #5:

Place your small paper circle on a different piece of felt and cut out the circle.

Step #6: 

Sew the little felt circle onto the large felt circle with some embroidery thread.

 

Step #7:

Cut the ribbon the length you want it and place it underneath your large felt circle.  Place a button on the top of your little circle and sew the button and ribbon onto the felt circles.

Step #8:

Repeat all of the above steps to create the other end of your bookmark.

Step #9:

Cut two squares pieces of felt. (Make sure they are bigger than your big circle)

Step #10:

Use your glue gun to glue the felt circles onto the square pieces of felt.

Step #11:

Cut around the large circle. (Your square felt will turn into a matching circle)

Step #12:

Enjoy the beautiful bookmark! :)

Have a GREAT day!!

P.S.  I'll be linking this project to these Parties.