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Vintage Jewelry Bookmarks

January 8, 2013 by Patti 47 Comments

The day after Thanksgiving my husband and I went on a vintage jewelry shopping trip to several of our local antique stores.  It was support your local merchant day and we were in!  If I were brave enough (or perhaps if I weren’t so vain) I would show you the pictures we took of ourselves in the car as we headed out “as is”.  It was not a pretty sight! In fact, at one store in the downtown area they were watching my husband pretty closely and I felt the need to explain that, no, he wasn’t  homeless, that he was with me, and we were there to buy jewelry!  I was gonna share the pics with you but by the time I emailed them to myself from my phone, copied them to my computer, uploaded them to Picasa to watermark them and exported them back to my photo editing software . . . I couldn’t find them anywhere.  Oh well, no loss for you and much gain for me, as I won’t embarrass myself and my entire family!

So last week I showed you the journals I made to give as gifts, but these were really only secondary to the vintage jewelry bookmarks I had already made. The idea came from CountryLiving (their picture below), and when I finished the bookmarks I decided I needed something to put them IN to make sure people would know what in the world they were!  You never know, right?

If you don’t have a bead shop in your area or a good fabric/craft store you can click on the CL link to view sources for materials.   Then follow along with my tutorial below:
I began with 10″ pieces of crushed velvet ribbon but any type of ribbon, or even lace, will do. 

I used a jewelry crimping tool and a little BeadFix adhesive for extra strength.
The trick here was getting a good hard crimp all the way across the width of the ribbon (if you do too many in one sitting your hand will have a good crimp by the end of process as well).
This is how they look so far.
Now to attach your jewels with  jump rings and two set of jewelry pliers. With jump rings, you never pull the opening apart, but rather, you gently twist the two sides away from each other as shown in the picture below.  Otherwise you’ll never get the ring to close properly again.

Then just twist the ring back in place.


Perfect!

Here are some of the beautiful vintage earrings we found on our Black Friday shopping spree.  I’m a little sad that I didn’t get photos of the actual bookmarks after they were all put together, each with   an earring on one end of the ribbon and a Swarovski crystal on the other.  I was in such a hurry to get everything wrapped up that I completely FORGOT to snap any pictures of my completed project!

 

But here are a few shots of the bookmarks I made with beading materials from my local Michael’s store (on sale after Christmas by the way).  I think they are also very pretty and quite vintage-looking.  They just aren’t quite as special as the “real thing”.

And this is how they look on display on my bookshelf.  Along with my covered journals it will be nice to  have little gifts on hand to give away as the opportunity the arises . . . or . . . I could just keep them on display for awhile! 
I am so pleased with how these turned out.  I think it is was one of my favorite projects to date.  If you do make some yourself I’d love for you to share pictures back with me.
Blessings to you,
Patti

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  1. Lindsay says

    January 8, 2013 at 5:44 pm

    What a beautiful way to mark your place! I need one of these! Thanks for the tutorial as well!

    Reply
    • Patricia Krank says

      January 9, 2013 at 5:51 am

      Thank you so much Lindsay for visiting and commenting. Hugs, Patti

      Reply
  2. Athena at Minerva's Garden says

    January 8, 2013 at 8:15 pm

    These are just lovely bookmarks–I am sure your gift recipients were thrilled to receive them!

    Reply
    • Patricia Krank says

      January 9, 2013 at 5:48 am

      Thank you Athena – They were fun to make and to give as gifts. Patti

      Reply
  3. Tina says

    January 9, 2013 at 1:43 am

    Thank you so much for stopping by and commenting on my blog. These bookmarks are absolutely lovely. What a great way to reuse old jewelry.

    Have a great week.

    Reply
    • Patricia Krank says

      January 9, 2013 at 5:49 am

      Oh thank you Tina. They were really fun to make. Patti

      Reply
  4. Sacred Heart Design says

    January 9, 2013 at 7:44 am

    I have been meaning to make some of these, but I have too many other things going on right now. Yours are BEAUTIFUL!! They make me want to run right out and gather supplies! I just love them. ~Diane

    Reply
    • Patricia Krank says

      January 10, 2013 at 5:18 pm

      Thank you Diane. You are the best at jewelry making! Patti

      Reply
  5. Chiwei @ One Dog Woof says

    January 9, 2013 at 2:56 pm

    They are beautiful! I tried making them myself a while back, with stuff from Michaels, but you’re right, they’re not as nice looking when it’s plasticky! Can’t wait for summer garage sale hunting!

    Reply
    • Patricia Krank says

      January 11, 2013 at 4:59 pm

      Yes, the vintage jewelry is the best. Thanks, Patti

      Reply
  6. Danelle Harvey says

    January 10, 2013 at 2:09 am

    I absolutely love them!!! I pinned them actually! (My name is Danelle… I am addicted to Pinterest and reading Blogs) HA

    Reply
    • Patricia Krank says

      January 11, 2013 at 4:59 pm

      Thanks for the Pin Danelle. Your addiction to blog reading is shared. Patti

      Reply
  7. Jeanette@Creating A Life says

    January 10, 2013 at 5:21 am

    Wow, these are so beautiful! I’m visiting from Embracing Change (and following you now) Thanks for sharing 🙂

    Jeanette @ Creating a Life

    Reply
    • Patricia Krank says

      January 11, 2013 at 5:00 pm

      Happily following you back. Patti

      Reply
  8. pembrokeshire lass says

    January 10, 2013 at 9:40 pm

    Thanks for this. What a good idea. My ‘puter wouldn’t let me access the Country Living site but is it American anyway? What would you call the metal strip that you put across the bottom of the ribbon to attach the beads? Perhaps I could get it on eBay here? I’m really interested as I have decided that I want to do more craft this year! Thanks for your ideas. Joan

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    • Patricia Krank says

      January 11, 2013 at 5:02 pm

      They are called ribbon clamps and can be found online at http://www.artfire.com/, or at any shop in your area that carries beading materials. I hope this helps. Thanks for commenting. Patti

      Reply
  9. alaya says

    January 11, 2013 at 12:51 am

    I just made some of these last night! I love how yours turn out.. very nice!

    http://www.my-diy-diary.blogspot.com

    Reply
    • Patricia Krank says

      January 11, 2013 at 5:03 pm

      Yay! Aren’t they fun? Thanks for stopping by. Patti

      Reply
  10. hula-la says

    January 11, 2013 at 6:53 pm

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  11. hula-la says

    January 11, 2013 at 6:55 pm

    Oh man, have I got a stash of junk, I mean treasure, just waiting to try this project out. This would look great with one of my altered book projects. Thank you for sharing. I am now a follower!

    Reply
    • Patricia Krank says

      January 12, 2013 at 3:57 pm

      This would look great with one of your books. Gotta love junk! Patti

      Reply
  12. Debbie says

    January 12, 2013 at 12:19 am

    What a great idea. It’s always hard to know what to do with odd but pretty earrings.

    Reply
    • Patricia Krank says

      January 12, 2013 at 3:58 pm

      Thanks Debbie. It is hard to know what to do & you don’t want to just throw them out! Patti

      Reply
  13. Sara Marie says

    January 12, 2013 at 4:02 am

    New follower from the Liz Marie linkup 🙂

    Your DIY and crafts are amazing! The bookmarks are gorgeous and are such a great idea! I have a whole box of old vintage and costume jewelry so I’m going to have to try this out!

    http://letstalkaboutme-sara.blogspot.com/2012/09/engagement-party.html

    Reply
    • Patricia Krank says

      January 12, 2013 at 3:53 pm

      Thank you Sara Marie. Maybe you can make some gifts for your lovely bridesmaids! Following back, Patti

      Reply
  14. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    January 14, 2013 at 2:05 am

    My book club girls would love these!

    Reply
    • Patricia Krank says

      January 14, 2013 at 2:35 pm

      🙂

      Reply
  15. Lenetta Carnes says

    January 14, 2013 at 5:53 pm

    Hi, Great post. I found you through the blog hop. Now following you.Please stop by and say hi when you get a chance.
    Be sure and check out my new Blog Hop that we just started, It’s Weekly Goals Link Up. It’s a great way to stay on track. Have a great day. 🙂 Here’s the link in case you want to check it out. Thanks again.http://lenettacarnes.blogspot.com/2013/01/weekly-goals-linkup-html

    Reply
  16. Pamela says

    January 14, 2013 at 6:38 pm

    Those turned out gorgeous! I remembering seeing that project in Country Living As Well! Thanx for sharing at THT!

    Reply
  17. Lenetta Carnes says

    January 15, 2013 at 1:29 am

    Hi, Great post. I found you through the blog hop. Now following you.Please stop by and say hi when you get a chance.
    Be sure and check out my new Blog Hop that we just started, It’s Weekly Goals Link Up. It’s a great way to stay on track. Have a great day. 🙂 Here’s the link in case you want to check it out. Thanks again.http://lenettacarnes.blogspot.com/2013/01/weekly-goals-linkup-html

    Reply
  18. The Refeathered Roost says

    January 15, 2013 at 1:42 am

    Congrats on your feature on Mod Vintage! Love the bookmarks. Lovely, just lovely! Glad to have found your blog as well.
    Melinda

    Reply
  19. Vintage Street Designs says

    January 16, 2013 at 4:26 am

    WOW…your bookmarks are GORGEOUS!!! You did a fabulous job! ~ Judy

    Reply
  20. Jann Olson says

    January 16, 2013 at 4:47 am

    Patricia these are beautiful! The crushed velvet ribbon is the icing on the cake. Homeless or not, you did good girl! lol! Thanks for sharing with Share Your Cup.
    Hugs,
    Jann

    Reply
  21. Sherry says

    January 16, 2013 at 5:26 pm

    Great idea! Thank you for joining Home Sweet Home!
    Sherry

    Reply
  22. Jann Olson says

    January 16, 2013 at 9:59 pm

    Just hopping back to let you know that I will be featuring you at Share Your Cup.
    Hugs,
    Jann

    Reply
  23. Lexi J. Bee says

    January 22, 2013 at 1:03 am

    Really pretty 🙂 Great idea

    http://colourmeviolet.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  24. Linda says

    January 22, 2013 at 6:27 pm

    Everything looks very nice! stopping by on the GYB party!
    Have a great day! Linda

    Reply
  25. Noting Grace says

    January 26, 2013 at 8:17 pm

    These are so beautiful – eloquent, actually! I am so glad you shared this tutorial. I think these would make beautiful Mother’s Day gifts!

    Jen @ Noting Grace

    Reply
  26. Tanya Rachelle says

    February 12, 2013 at 12:02 am

    These are wonderful! Great use of odd n ends of earrings or jewelry too! Oh wow– just pretty!
    ~Tanya

    Reply
    • Patricia Krank says

      February 12, 2013 at 3:20 pm

      Thank you Tanya!

      Reply
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  28. ~Lavender Dreamer~ says

    June 15, 2013 at 2:33 pm

    I would so love to make some of these! They are exquisite! And I love old books and they make such a beautiful accessory! I pinned a few pics! Thanks!

    Reply
  29. mississippi artist says

    July 11, 2013 at 11:15 am

    These are lovely. I can’t wait to try some myself.

    Reply
  30. Lynnie says

    January 2, 2014 at 1:18 pm

    Just love these! I have been wanting to make these since I saw them from CL. Maybe for Valentine’s day this would be a great project. Glad to see yours!
    Hugs, Lynnie

    Reply
  31. hopeinbrazil says

    January 11, 2014 at 4:29 am

    Love the bookmarks and the journals. This is my first time to stop by your blog but it won’t be the last.

    Reply

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