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Published: 2009-01-06 06:00:27 +0000 UTC; Views: 9407; Favourites: 241; Downloads: 501
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I told you it's coming, and here it is!This huge ass file almost killed my computer
Took me hours to work on it because every step would take minutes to work and locked down all the memory so I couldn't do anything else 
Granted, the original is about three times as big as the version I uploaded here, but it's still big. If you hit the download button, you can get a 1200 pixels wide version.
If you use it, please send me a link to your work, I'd love to see the results and make a little collection with them
Bookmarks I have made with this technique:
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Cool! You could also make jewelry with them or use the pages to decorate things, like wooden boxes: [link]
Those could be great activities for kids!
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wow, it look amassing *-*
maybe i try to make one for myself :3
but i still can't get over the fact that you ripped a book xDD
i mean, i know it's old and in bad condition, but it's still book.... xDD
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It's really just printed paper, people need to get over this, I am so sick of these comments. Libraries destroy thousands of books every year. It wasn't a valuable book, not a first edition or anything.
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i know.. sorry, but i just really love books... xDD
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And I've been hearing that comment for three years now, I've really had enough of it.
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ok... sry then...
i understand
no more from me... xD
anyway, i really like the tut... i want to try, but i'm afraid i won't be able to find that magnetic sheet... >.>
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This is a wonderful idea! I REALLY want to make some now! It sounds like a lot of fun to make too. Where did you find the laminate stuff? I've been looking all over the place for it!
Thanks!
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There are a few options. Craft stores often have them, I think they call it Mac Tac or something, but it's more expensive than other options.
Department stores, home depot type stores and dollar stores often have the stuff in the kitchen section. You know those self-stick drawer liners that come in stone and wood prints as well as colorful prints? Some people stick em in drawers and shelves to protect surfaces. Well, those come in clear as well and that's what I usually use (just make sure it's acid-free if you want the bookmarks to last really really long).
They also sometimes have it in book stores as some people use it to protect their books.
So look around and see where you can find the best option for your purposes. If you just want to have fun with it, buy the cheapest version. If you want to sell bookmarks, use high quality acid-free.
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Thank you so much for the tips! It means a lot and it helped tremendously!
I never thought of looking in the kitchen section or a book store before, all I've been doing is looking at craft stores and one or two small office supply stores! Thank you so much! I will let you know when I finish a group of good book marks, and show it on my profile so you can see it, because you helped so much!
Have a good day and an AWESOME week!
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I'm glad it helped and am looking forward to seeing your bookmarks.
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Awesome tutorial. I'm going to be making a lot of these for a con I'm attending. I devianted a bit, but my 1st one came out okay:: [link]
I only removed the excess lamination around the magnet strips and folded the rest in. So the only part I had to seal was around the magnets. I'm hoping that will hold it together if not then glue-r-us here I come. LOL!
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Nice work! And a good idea to fold the laminate over, I hope it sticks well enough and you won't need to break out the extra glue.
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Thanks.
Good idea, but after a month test run it didn't last. The sides, the long parts, kept coming undone. 
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I've had one for over two years now and it still works fine.
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and how many times you drop it, step on it, twist it, etc. Haha I know that sounds odd, but I did everything imaginable to it, that a customer might do, to test its durability. Basically I don't want some kid coming to me next year and say "Hey I bought something from you last year and that thing didn't even last beyond a day" or the dreaded shout "Hey don't buy from this creep. Its a waste of your money;their stuff falls apart real quick."
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Well yes your bookmarks probably are because you made them. You see you're coversing with someone who once somehow got a swan figurine super glued to their hand while trying to super glue it so their mom didn't find out they broke it while playing "ninja" in the house....again. LOL! I'm sure my 2nd try at these bookmarks will work out fine. Besides I'm not using super glue for this so it's all good.
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And you're talking to someone who once superglued her tongue to her teeth. 
However, the quality of materials really has a great impact. I tried some cheaper magnets and laminating foils and they just didn't do the job well, the high quality ones are definitely the way to go.
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Here's the result [link] They didn't sell well because someone, me, forgot to but a label on the display to say clearly what they were. LOL! Oh well there's always next convention. Still a great tutorial
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Nice! I usually put a book with a couple example pieces out to show people what they are.
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I'm always losing my bookmarks, and hate just using random pieces of paper I find lying around, I might go and make about 50 of these XD.
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They are so convenient, they rarely ever fall out of the book
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hey, very nice idea, i never thought a magnetic bookmark before...its very useful for a bookworm like me...
thanks for sharing! *hugsss*
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They're incredibly handy if you always carry a book around like me
I've got a few for sale in my shop at the moment.
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yeah, very useful...lol... XD
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Great gift idea. Thank you for sharing this.
I'll give it a go (hopefully this year) for sure.
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I hope you get great results! They're really fun to make
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well, you'll be able to judge for yourself
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lovely idea! i think, those are good gifts for anyone ^^
but instead of books, i would use old maps or journals or magazines...
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You can use pretty much anything. I made some with pretty scrapbooking papers and they looked great!
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really? did you upload some photos of it and could you please send me the link?
everytime i visit your page, i'm distracted by some other great works, news or what ever and i never get to see what i intended to see
(this time it was your collection of workspace photos. i'm a bit jealous, i'm currently working on the kitchen table)
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Haha, I tend to get distracted easily too
Here are a few of the scrapbook paper bookmarks:
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You can use any kind of paper to decorate them, really.
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they are beautiful
and thanks for the links
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I'm working on a big batch of bookmarks myself right now, I really love how these turn out. I hope you enjoy making your own!
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a moment of silence for the book.... ok enough of that. the bookmarks look awesome! what brand of ink pads do you use?
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I have various brands that I use, the only thing consistent about the inks is that I make sure they are acid-free, archival quality inks
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I had a bit of a heart attack when i saw you ripping out the pages lol
but the bookmarks look wonderful
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Aww, I know, people do seem to get worked up about it... I did pick tattered books though, so I don't think there's any harm done
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This is great!!! It's so detailed and yet simple! I will try this(hopefully soon!).
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Thanks! Please let me know when you finished your bookmarks, I'd love to see them
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