Lazy Daisy Heart Bookmark

I never have enough bookmarks. I always seem to misplace them and then end up using receipts, pieces of cardboard, sometimes even my ipod.  These felt heart bookmarks looked easy to do, and I thought that they would be a perfect addition to my Valentine package going to Carol-Anne.

The bookmark was easy enough to do.  Cut out two felt hearts, sew the bottom parts together.  Easy.  Even I could do it.  For the template, check out Simple Serendipities or you could just drawn your own heart if you aren't lacking in artistic abilities like I am.  She has a little picture on how to do the lazy daisy embroidery as well that is worth checking out if you're new to embroidery like I am.

This embroidered version was for my Valentine.  I figured that Carol-Anne would know it was handmade with that lop-sided daisy.  :)  I used the embroidery floss to stitch the two hearts together as well, and did it by hand to give it some contrast and texture.

I also tried a couple of bling versions.  For these two I used the sewing machine and a plain red thread.  For the glue, I used Gorilla glue.

I got a little sloppy with the glue on this heart.  See if you can spot where.

I kept the messy bling version for myself.  I like how the bookmark stays put and doesn't slide around.  This particular one might not be pretty, but it is entirely practical.

I imagine there are a hundred ways you could embellish your bookmark hearts and they really take no time at all to do.  Just in time for Valentine's Day.

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