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It is said that necessity is the mother of invention. However, when you’re a mother, your creativity and innovative spirit inevitably increase by leaps and bounds. Whether it is picking up a paintbrush to accompany my girl’s painting endeavours or replicating complicated science drawings for my son, I have my hands full. Some things are done for the pure joy they give us though and that’s what these DIY bookmarks did for us!
A Jr’s birthday is coming up next week and my little baby’s turning a teenager. Yay! He tries to be a ‘big boy’ and feigns indifference whenever we discuss his birthday celebrations. Cute, isn’t it? He announced last year that he doesn’t want to go the whole nine yards by putting up balloons, decorations, or inviting his friends over. Post pandemic, the biggest celebration is a day out with family, taking in some fresh air and eating junk food. Has my son really matured in ways I couldn’t imagine?
None of this means that we can’t make his day special, right? I decided to pull all stops and meticulously collected 13 gifts for him (More about them on his birthday!). Angel had overheard him complaining that all our bookmarks are old, torn, or faded. Thus, the idea of gifting my reader son with some cute DIY bookmarks dawned upon us!
Both my kids LOVE Harry Potter! A Jr has read and reread the books multiple times and Angel has, well, seen the movies. They discuss him untiringly and endlessly (yes, even 6yo Angel). So much so that sometimes I consider laying down a plate for him at our dinner table. But then, we’re vegetarians nor serve pumpkin juice or butterbeer so I hold back. LOL! 🙂 🙂
Anyway, I painted these Harry Potter DIY bookmarks for him. Nothing fancy, I cut out rectangles from Angel’s old drawing book, drew the faces, and coloured them. This famous Harry-Hermione-Ron trio puts the term BFF to shame and gives us serious friendship goals. They give a tough fight to trolls, spiders, and dementors while welcoming a lonely Neville, strange Luna, and kickass Ginny into their fold. What’s more, as a girl, I feel immensely proud that Hermione deservingly wins hands down with her grit and intelligence.
Do you think I did a good enough job of bringing them to life?
Creativity is addictive; once you start, you cannot stop. Mandala art has long fascinated me. Traditionally, it’s a circular abstract design and represents the universe in Hindu and Buddhist symbolism. However, there have been many beautiful modern takes on it with different forms and shapes as well. It is intricate, therapeutic, and requires undivided concentration. Finesse can, understandably, come only with practice.
Thanks to online tutorials and images, I attempted to make few Mandala DIY bookmarks. I’m sure that to a practiced eye they might seem amateur. The circles aren’t perfect and the lines are messy in places. Blame it on an unsteady, slightly apprehensive hand and the impatience of a self-taught newbie. I’m inspired and won’t stop until I can develop my own designs and flaunt them proudly. 🙂
What do you think about my designs? Am I close to being any good?
Tattletale Angel blabbed out to A Jr and he’s now super excited to slip Harry Potter in his new Neil Gaiman book. Is it allowed? 😉 I have few unread books on my bookshelf and can’t wait to pick and choose which bookmark will give me company. Amazing how easily happiness finds its way in our lives, isn’t it?
Keep an eye out for my next post where I’m going to share the next set of bookmarks. Also, do share your suggestions on DIY bookmarks I can try. I might make one and feature it on the blog with due credit to you! 🙂
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These are so cute, Varsha. Every book deserves a special bookmark 🙂 And yes, creativity is addictive. Completely agree.
Even though I am not a bookmark user, I love to collect them…. Am I addicted to them?
Try resin bookmarks.
Close to good? You are way ahead of good. They are all very good. Creativity has no boundaries. Bookmarks gives a new dimensions to books. We feel good overtime we see handmade bookmarks which is made keeping mind the book we are reading.
I am a big fan of DIY things. It gives an amazing creative satisfaction to make something beautiful on your own. I loved the bookmarks made by you. specially the Madala one is most amazing. looking forward to see more creative work of yours in next post.
Those are lovely bookmarks! I hope the birthday boy was happy.
I am really in love with bookmarks and always make one for my special books. Your designs are so good.
These look so cute and super cool definitely would love to have them.. Lovely creativity
Yes, necessity is the mother of invention. 👍. And thse DIY bookmark is really seems so beautiful. Thanx to share it👍
These bookmarks are lovely. Bookmark have a special place in the hearts of booklovers. These cute physical book marks are sure to add more value to reading.
I love making bookmarks myself. And yes creativity is addictive. I love Mandala art and sometimes it keeps my awake late night as I can’t stop making and coloring. You have done a great job.
All these are looking nice, I agree with every book we need a special bookmark. I made bookmarks by myself as I love art, so I do mandala art on it. Nice post
First of all, kudos for attempting Mandala DIY bookmarks. I’m sure that with practice you’ll ace these bookmarks. That said, your first attempt was commendable. Well done and keep getting better at your craft.
Wow these are some amazing bookmarks. So cute and adorable. I love ur creativity.. its par excellence.. i will surely try to make some myself
oh wow. these bookmarks look super cute. Even i enjoy doing such diy with my kiddo. She is a avid reader and this diy bookmark is surely inspiring
Wow, these bookmarks loo so cute and attractive. My daughter loves to do craftwork. I am planning to make something like this with her. I am sure she will be happy.
These DIY bookmarks are so pretty. I loved the Harry Potter ones. But then I saw the other ones with Manadala designs and they are superbly executed too.
These are such lovely DIY bookmarks and I so agree it makes reading fun when we have such cute bookmarks to keep in between those loved pages. I will also try something like this at home.
I remember I making many book marks while I was in college. I was too a huge book person post kids. I used to draw and paint on them.
These are so cute Varsha. I love using DIY bookmarks. My son made one for me with an ice cream stick sometime back. I am still using that.
Oh wow. Those bookmarks look so cute and professional, just like the Harry Potter bookmarks that I got from the market!
One thing that I need rhe most is a book mark as I read a lot and my kids tend to remove the bookmark all the time. I really loved the Harry Potter and the madala book marks.