I've been meaning to blog about this for quite awhile and share with everyone what an honor it has been for me to be part of The Literate Housewife's Bookmark It! Club. This past March, Jennifer from The Literate Housewife Review held a contest as part of the Book Giveaway Carnival and gave away 25 memberships to her first ever bookmark of the month club. I was thrilled to find out I was a winner as I saw pictures of her gorgeous bookmarks on her blog. As part of membership in this club, Jennifer makes a new handmade bookmark each month for one year. She is only making each bookmark design once and it is one of a kind. Jennifer's idea was to combine her love of stamping and making cards and bookmarks to create this unique and wonderful Bookmark It! Club. Jennifer started sending out these gorgeous bookmarks in April and I have received 5 beautiful bookmarks so far. I look forward to receiving a bookmark monthly and love to see what creative idea Jennifer has designed. She also sends a lovely letter describing why she chose the design of the bookmark and how she created them. She also picks 2 members a month to choose a book that was reviewed on The Literate Housewife Review and she shares who the winners are and what books were chosen in this monthly letter.
Here's a picture of all of the bookmarks that I've received so far. I've tried to arrange them so that you can see the beauty and detail of Jennifer's work. All of these bookmarks are even more gorgeous in person!
From Left to right I will describe the bookmarks:
1st-May Bookmark: April Showers bring May Flowers: A beautiful ribbon bookmark with a spray of flowers.
2nd-April Bookmark: This was the first bookmark Jennifer sent and is one of my favorites. I love them all but I especially like this one Jennifer calls "Delight in Life" as that is what is stamped next to the bicycle. I love the bright colors and the bicycle theme.
3rd-June Bookmark: A summer butterfly bookmark with a quote that reads " The Time to be happy is now. The place to be happy is here." Jennifer compliments the design with a swirl of blue sky. This is the perfect bookmark to use in the summer and it makes me smile when I look at it.
4th-July Bookmark: Another gorgeous summer bookmark with bright colors from fresh summer fruit like strawberries and cherries. Jennifer added a red calico ribbon that complimented the summer theme perfectly.
5th-August Bookmark: This bookmark had a beach theme complete with Adirondack chairs, pails, sand & surf. Jennifer added a sun attached by hemp twine which worked nicely and was a nice touch. I wish that I was going to the beach to use it there but I will just have to daydream!
Jennifer is a very talented lady and this is one of the best giveaways that I have ever been part of as I have received gorgeous hand made bookmarks monthly and this will last for a year. I can only imagine the time and dedication that Jennifer has put into designing and making these beautiful bookmarks. I want to thank Jennifer and let her know how much I appreciate her hard work and dedication to this club and that I truly love the bookmarks. I use them daily and will treasure this collection of bookmarks that she has created. Thank you Jennifer for brightening my days and reading time with these gorgeous bookmarks!!
Her bookmarks are so beautiful! She sent me two once for something else and I absolutely love them, they're the only bookmarks I use, other than random bits of paper I find lying around the house.
ReplyDeleteI'm in the Bookmark It! "Club" too and am always excited when I get a new one in the mail. August's bookmark is my favorite so far.
ReplyDeleteThose are gorgeous! What a wonderful gift. Jennifer, if you're reading this, you are quite the talented girl!
ReplyDeleteThose are just lovely, Bonnie! Lucky you : )
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Those are gorgeous! They deserve to be on display when not marking your place.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely wonderful. I love them. Thanks for this post. It makes me smile.
ReplyDeleteI went to her site, but didn't see anything linking to this bookmark club? Just by chance I am reading the Art of Racing in the Rain book, tho, this week.
ReplyDeleteBonnie, you are so welcome! I love working on those bookmarks and it makes me happy to know that they are enjoyed by those who receive them.
ReplyDeleteThanks also for all the kind comments that have been left here.
Chapter Chit Chat, I don't have anything on my blog specifically about the bookmark club, but I should I'll have to think about that. I'll look forward to your review on The Art of Racing in the Rain.
Those bookmarks are just lovely; thanks for sharing the photo.
ReplyDeleteI am in the club too and it is always a real highlight to receive the envelope in the post!
ReplyDeleteWow--makes me want to join the club just for the bookmarks. :) I'm already feeling pressure from my face to face club, though, so no new committments for me. :(
ReplyDeleteEnjoy--they really are lovely! Makes me want to venture into the bookmark-making world!
I was so sad when I didn't win one of those memberships but I love to see pics of the finished product!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful idea! Thanks for shring them with us, Bonnie.
ReplyDeleteThose are amazing bookmarks! I love to keep a collection of bookmarks lying around. Thanks for sharing the photo with us!
ReplyDeleteHow thoughtful, and creative.
ReplyDeleteThis is an amazing network (the book blogging community).
Thanks for sharing this with us.
What a great collection, Bonnie! Enjoy! :)
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