I grew up with my mother recycling things out of necessity. Now, many years later, it is not only out of necessity to save money, but also to help the environment. I collect up old greeting cards (birthday and Christmas) and make lovely bookmarks to give out to friends at Christmas time. They make a special extra touch when giving a book to someone as well. This craft is a great recycling project for children too, by teaching them not to throw their birthday cards away. No need to buy a bookmark anymore.
By linn from Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
A paper cutter will also give you a really straight edge and speed up the process if you are making a lot for a fundraiser for instance. The ones in your pic are lovely.
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I never could figure out what to do with the "In Memory Of" cards I had collected from friends and relatives that have died.
A handmade bookmark is the perfect gift for a friend or family member who enjoys reading. This example begins with a pretty, recycled card cut to size and then decorated with an edging of lace.
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You can make some really cute bookmarks to give as gifts or to use to help adorn your gifts. Attach them to the gift wrapping or to the bows.
