Easy and Aesthetic Bookmark Ideas
There is something special about handmade bookmarks. They are more than just place holders and become a reflection of your personality, your memories and your creativity. Unlike store bought bookmarks, handmade bookmarks carry meaning. It can be a small piece of art work, a quote you resonate with or just something nice that you want to preserve.
Every time you slip it between the pages of your book, you are also revisiting a memory or a moment in time. They hold memories just as the books that hold stories. Over time, they become more than just accessories. They become cherished keepsakes that remind you of the joy of creating, no matter how small they are.
It’s easy to make bookmarks of any size you like with the Gouache paper pad from Menorah. These Gouache papers are 240GSM thick with a texture perfect for using different mediums like acrylics, watercolour, pencils etc. besides Gouache. It is also acid free making it the best paper for gouache to keep your cherished work intact for a long time to come.
Here is an aesthetic coffee themed bookmark painting idea by @_chitrography_
Materials Required
Scissor
Glue
Coffee powder
Flat brush
Paper punch
Brown tag
Small plastic cover
Brown pen
Cut a rectangular piece of paper from a gouache paper pad and fold it in half to form the base of your bookmark.
Mix coffee powder with water and use it as paint to stain the outer surface of the bookmark painting, giving it a warm, vintage look and a subtle coffee aroma. For added texture, splatter a few coffee drops across the surface.
3. Cut a small square near the top of the gouache paper and remove the piece to create a see-through window.
Place a few coffee beans inside a small plastic cover, seal it securely and glue it over the cut-out square to create a mini coffee bean display.
5. Apply glue along the edges of the folded gouache painting paper and press the halves together to secure them.
6. Enhance the bookmark by gluing a small brown paper on the bookmark and adding a coffee-related quote, either handwritten or printed, for a personal touch.
7. Punch a hole at the top of the bookmark and tie a matching brown tag using a rope or twine for a rustic, coffee-inspired aesthetic.
8. Add doodles of coffee beans, cups or steam swirls to make the bookmark more appealing. Your handmade coffee-themed bookmark is now complete!
Making DIY bookmarks is a wholesome and creative process that allows you to experiment while adding a personal touch to your reading journey. The experience itself is enjoyable and each bookmark becomes a unique reminder of your creativity and individuality.