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What Do You Use As a Bookmark?
I don't dogear because I hate destroying any part of a book! My fav. one is one I got from my local library!
There is a group that makes them out of yarn and donates them to the library. They crochet a rose at the top and then crochet a line and then put a pretty gem at the bottom!
Mine is blue with a blue gem at the bottom. I love having a rose poking out of the top of my books to mark my spot! :)
Yes, that is why I don't dogear either!I think that is such a great idea! It's so simple and it's perfect! It's kind of funny to think something so small and simple can turn out to be someone's favorite of something (as in this case, a bookmark!) Love it!
Sarajayne wrote: "I admit to folding pages down more often than not. Otherwise I'll use scrap paper like old receipts and such. I really should get myself a nice bookmark since it's something I'd use all the time."If I don't have one of my bookmark monsters on hand, I will use my receipts from the library (you know, the ones you get from the library and it says the day they are due.) I think getting a nice bookmark for yourself would be great. They'll last you for such a long time, and they're not expensive!
Oh that's a good idea, it saves paper! I don't go to the library often, so I like the idea of having the receipts in case I forget the due date.
Aahha, that's okay if they think you're a nut! Atleast, you're a going to be a smart nut form all the reading that you do!I was wondering, maybe do you want to do a buddy read with me?
Umm...I was thinking about What's Left Of Me by Kat Zhang or Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl.
Message me for the rest of the details! And then, I can create a folder for our buddy read! I'm excited!
I love drawing, so I have made several bookmarks by drawing pictures I like and laminate them. I have made some for friends also :) The one that I really love is a drawing of Dee Dee (from Dexter's Laboratory).
That's also a really great idea, Gisbelle!
Gisbelle wrote: "I love drawing, so I have made several bookmarks by drawing pictures (from Dexter's..."What a great idea!!! I may have to steal that and get the teens to make them as a craft (maybe for Xmas!)
I just find a small piece of paper as my bookmark! I made 2 bookmarks before and my friend made me this amazing Hunger Games one that I use too, I have never Dog eared a book page.If, i cant find a bookmark then i just try really hard to remember the page number :p
Exactly, anything to not dogear the page!I hate that!
Thanks guys!!! I kinda got the idea from watching a Japanese show when I was a kid :)It's fun. You can even attach a paper clip at the back if you like. I have made several this year. A picture of giraffe is also nice. I made one for my little niece last month. We colored it together :D
Aww.. that's sweet! I'm going to do that, where do you get them laminated?
♥Maya♥ wrote: "I just find a small piece of paper as my bookmark! I made 2 bookmarks before and my friend made me this amazing Hunger Games one that I use too, I have never Dog eared a book page.If, i cant find a..."True Bookworms NEVER EVER dogear the book :D But I dogeared text books back in high school :P
TRUE! Sometimes , I might dogear textbooks to indicate the page that I'm doing for homework but still that kills me , because it still is a book!
Jacquelyn wrote: "TRUE! Sometimes , I might dogear textbooks to indicate the page that I'm doing for homework but still that kills me , because it still is a book!"lol... You are a better bookworm than me XD
Jacquelyn wrote: "Aww.. that's sweet! I'm going to do that, where do you get them laminated?"I have a laminate machine at home. But if you don't have the machine, you can use scotch tape. It may not be as good as get it laminated, but it can be done. I used scotch tape before I had the machine.
Oh okay! Cool!
there are also easy laminate you can purchase at a paper/form/supply type of store - it's easy to use and you can use as much or as little as you want! I have found it at Staples, Fred Meyers - even Target and Walmart have it!
Ooh! Thanks Trisha! I'll make sure to look for it.
Hey guys... You know what a book thong is? I saw on the internet the other day. I have no clue, but they look awesome.
They're like little ribbons that you put on the page you ended on. They have little beads on the ends.
Ah... So we use it like a bookmark, right? They seem easy to make also :)
I have a magnetic one that I've been using for years. I love it and it isn't too harsh that it damages the pages either, it's great :)
Okay, are you ready for my nerdism? (new word there) I use a "real" bookmark depending on my book. I color code them when I can! LOL I have one hand-woven one that a student brought me from Guatemala that I use. I also have some spiritual ones that I use, especially if I've been down or when I'm reading a spiritually uplifting book. In addition, I have my crazy Red Hat Association one that talks about being elderly and still being able to have fun.
I use bookmarks that my little sister makes for meee :D
I love the new word.....nerdism! Your bookmarks sound so cool! I wish I could see them in person! That's right! Elders can still have fun......Truly, they are children at heart.
HAHA.......Nerdism. Nerdism. Nerdism.
Jacquelyn wrote: "I love the new word.....nerdism! Your bookmarks sound so cool! I wish I could see them in person! That's right! Elders can still have fun......Truly, they are children at heart.
HAHA.......Nerdi..."
Maybe I should submit it to Websters Dictionary as the newest word booking it with book nerds. LOL
I ALWAYS use a bookmark.I like to keep my books clean and tidy, as if I just bought them...
I have 2 3D art bookmarks and I mostly use them (:
I always use a dollar or a fake flower
Vicki wrote: "Jacquelyn wrote: "I love the new word.....nerdism! Your bookmarks sound so cool! I wish I could see them in person! That's right! Elders can still have fun......Truly, they are children at heart. ..."
You SHOULD! Lol..
Sapir.. I always use a bookmark as well. I hate messing my books up. I don't want to spend my money to destroy my books. I know what type of bookmarks you are talking about, I love them!
Ceci- I never heard of that idea but I like it!
I wouldn't use dollar. It leaves weird smell on the page :) I like to smell my books (I am not a weirdo, just a book-sniffer), so sometimes I use scented paper if the bookmarks I've made are not near me :)
Hahaha..Gisbelle I like the scented paper idea!
I use my collectable MLP:FiM Pinkie Pie card, or my library ID. I used to draw them myself, but then I'd misplace them somehow and could never find them. A lot of these ideas are good, I like the scented paper, especially in really old books.
Anna wrote: "I use my collectable MLP:FiM Pinkie Pie card, or my library ID. I used to draw them myself, but then I'd misplace them somehow and could never find them. A lot of these ideas are good, I like the ..."
Yes old books smell nice :)
Wow! I either use my library sheet or a piece of paper on my desk :) i have to try scented paper though. That sounds really fun!
I have a dangerous obsession with bookmarks. I use 3 x 5 index cards because as a college student I have a lot of them. I don't make or buy nice bookmarks because they are either too heavy and they ruin the book or I lose them and get really annoyed with myself. I cannot dogear a page.
Rebecca wrote: "I have a dangerous obsession with bookmarks. I use 3 x 5 index cards because as a college student I have a lot of them. I don't make or buy nice bookmarks because they are either too heavy and they..."I used to use index card too :) But it is also fun to make our own bookmarks. We can customize them to fit the books :D Some people I know print out sayings and use them as bookmarks :)
I usually just put the book down to where I was reading it, so all I have to do is pick it up, turn it around, and start reading. Other times if I'm taking it somewhere I either find a loose leaf of paper, or I dogear (unless the book is really good). And I don't know why.
Maria wrote: "I usually just put the book down to where I was reading it, so all I have to do is pick it up, turn it around, and start reading. Other times if I'm taking it somewhere I either find a loose leaf o..."Nuuu...don't dog ear the precious books :o
But I have a tendency to just put the book down when I need to go somewhere quickly or something when I can't find my book mark or anything to put in the book.
recently, due to scavenger hunts, my bookmarks have been a huge piece of paper with the scavenger hunt list on there! LOL! :)
Trisha wrote: "recently, due to scavenger hunts, my bookmarks have been a huge piece of paper with the scavenger hunt list on there! LOL! :)"lol... Smart cookie :)
Trisha wrote: "recently, due to scavenger hunts, my bookmarks have been a huge piece of paper with the scavenger hunt list on there! LOL! :)"That's a great idea, Trisha! I might use that!
Maria wrote: "I usually just put the book down to where I was reading it, so all I have to do is pick it up, turn it around, and start reading. Other times if I'm taking it somewhere I either find a loose leaf o..."
NOOOOO......NO DOGEARS! I'm going to go cry in the corner right now!
just a typical bookmark. I don't like the one that looks like a giant paperclip it ruins my books.
Raquel wrote: "the first piece of paper I find :)"Me too! I get furious with my sister if she dogears my books. I don't usually get nice book marks because I always lose them, and I don't use giant paperclips because they leave an indentation on the book. Sorry to the friend that bought me one for my birthday!
I make bookmark monsters (you can find DIY videos on YouTube) and that's what I use. They're so easy to make and they're so cute and easy to use!
What do you use for your bookmarks?