The first step is to choose a die with an open center which will be the top of your bookmark or tag; measure the inside edge of the die. For my bookmark, I cut a piece of cardstock which was 2-1/2 inches wide.
Next, place the top of the cardstock through the center and under the cutting side of the die. Line up the sides evenly and tape down. Once the die is run through your cutting machine, only the top of the panel will be cut.
Trim the bottom to your chosen length and round the corners if desired. Punch or die cut hole or slot in the top so that you may add ribbon, cording, etc.
Here is the finished bookmark which was featured in the new release post this month for Our Daily Bread designs. The products I used along with the Vintage Labels Dies are 'His Timing' (Bible Journaling stamp), the clock image from 'Time', and the ODBD Custom Circles Dies. Once the bookmark was stamped and sponged, it was adhered to gray cardstock; the straight edges were trimmed with a cutter and the shaped edges were trimmed by hand.
Here is a bookmark created earlier this year with the same die set with the 'Your Heart' Bible Journaling stamp.
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4 comments:
Thank you for sharing how to make bookmarks and tags from the open centered die. I had tried that with disappointing results. I will give it another try soon.
Thank you for the explanation of how to create tags and bookmarks from any opened centered die. I will try it myself soon.
What a fabulous way to make a bookmark Angie - I do love how you have cut and finished the two bookmarks you have shown. Thank you so much
Blessings
Maxine
Sweet little card enclosure !
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