How to Make an Easy Lace Bookmark

Category Gifts

With just two widths of lace braid, a couple of beads, scissors, and some glue you can make this pretty bookmark for your self or to gift a reader friend. The instructions are simple to follow and are accompanied by photos.

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Easy Lace Bookmark

By ShirleyE [239 Posts, 124 Comments]

March 21, 2017

Simple and sophisticated, this bookmark is so easy to make and will make a nice addition if you are giving a book as a gift.

Total Time: 15 minutes

Supplies:

wide lace braid, about half an inch longer than you need your bookmark to be
narrow lace braid, long enough to tie a bow
2 beads with large holes
scissors
white (PVA) glue

Easy Lace Bookmark - wide lace with beads

Steps:

Apply white glue to each end of the wide lace to prevent fraying. The glue will dry clear. While the glue is still wet, turn up a hem to neaten it off.

Easy Lace Bookmark - turn up hem and attach

Wrap the narrow lace around the wide lace near one end and tie a tight single knot.

Easy Lace Bookmark - wrap narrow lace around wide lace near one end

Then tie it into a bow.

Pull it and tweak it to make it small and neat. If you have trouble making it lie flat, there are plenty of websites, including Thriftyfun, with instructions for making a perfect bow.

Easy Lace Bookmark - adjust bow until you are satisfied

Thread one of the beads onto one end of the narrow lace.

Easy Lace Bookmark - thread bead onto one end of the narrow lace

Knot it, trim it, and apply glue to secure it.

Repeat with the other end of the narrow lace.

Easy Lace Bookmark - repeat on other end of the narrow lace

Make sure the glue has dried thoroughly before using your bookmark.

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