Here’s a little info to get to know Magatha May:
Favorite color: Turquoise
Interests: Archery, Organization
Something about me: I captain my college’s archery team, I live shiny things and what makes me me is the fact that I am picky about the visual layout of absolutely everything, from desk layout to page layout to how my books are arranged on the shelf and how my boyfriend’s socks are in the drawer.
This one was a little bit of a challenge for me. I wanted to make something personal but small, since Maggie lives in Ireland and I didn’t want to pay a million dollars in shipping. I’m not sure how the bookmark will help her in her organization or archery, but it is turquoise. The book might help her organize her grocery lists, or help her document ideas/dreams in the middle of the night. Who knows. Hope you like it, Maggie!
While surfing the internets I came across a lovely tutorial via Craft Chi on how to make magnetic bookmarks using old refrigerator magnets. I think it’s a genius way to repurpose those unsightly magnets and to keep your place in your favorite book! I did a few things differently in making mine:
- I peeled off the top layer of coated paper to expose the more porous part of the magnet for better adhesion
- I used PVA glue and bookcloth as the hinge, it’s a little more formal than masking tape and will last longer*
- I cut a notch on one corner of each side of the magnet to make the magnet easier to open
Now I’m keeping my eyes peeled for more unused refrigerater magnets, because I’m definitely planning on making more!
*if you don’t have either of these items, but you want a longer-lasting hinge, try fusing your favorite fabric with heat ‘n bond to regular printer paper. Glue with Elmer’s glue to the magnet, then trim. Elmer’s glue isn’t as flexible as PVA, but it’ll work.
