I made some crochet cards at Christmas with removable stars but it seemed to me after I had got into making bookmarks that cards incorporating removable bookmarks would be even more worthwhile.
Now I am not really an Easter card sending person but where people have sent me cards in the past, I have felt the need to respond. So I decided that Easter cards incorporating cross bookmarks would be something I could make for this year as I only had a few to send.
Now one of the Easter cards I get is from people who are, as far as I know, not at all religious, so for them I made this card. Quite quick and simple because I wasn’t sure what to make and as time was running short (they live in the U.S.) I had to buckle down and produce something. 🙂
But I had already started on my cross bookmarks for my christian friends.
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Finally I got out a smaller hook and made a cross with a contrasting edging using the second pattern and a picot edge this time.
This was acceptable.
At first I hung the bookmarks on my Easter tree but it the meantime I went to ‘Paperchase’ and bought some folded card and matching envelopes as I had for Christmas.
I would have preferred a slightly less acid green but I bought three lots anyway, brought them home and printed a greeting inside.
Then all that was left was to attach the bookmarks to the front of the card, which I did in a similar way to those I made at Christmas but more simply.
Giving me three cards to send to people.
Realising that up to now I have not made any bookmarks for myself I made a cross bookmark using the second pattern with my pastel rainbow mix #20 cotton.
Your book marks are so lovely- adore the rainbow cross!
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We we loved our card – you really are very talented. And kind too. A Holy and Happy to you. x
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Glad you liked it. 🙂
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We did very much, thank you. xxx
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You didn’t say you had a new blog!
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And obviously I didn’t need to! 🙂
It’s a place to put my various witterings without them clogging up the family blog.
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Thanks! I liked the way the rainbow one worked out, especially the way lots of the ‘shells’ came out all the same colour – and it’s mine! 🙂
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I love your Happy easter card–it’s adorable! But I also love your cross bookmarks and how you made them into the cards.. Would love to have your bookmark done in US pattern.. It’s just so lovely!~ Blessings…
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Thanks for your kind comments. I will work on a decent version of the pattern in UK and US versions and put it with the others in the top menu.
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Really pretty, I have a catholic friend who has a collection of crucifixes made from different materials, I’ll have to add one to her collection; I like your pastel one in particular 🙂
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I could make you a pastel one for you to give her as your ‘prize’ from my anniversry giveaway if you liked.
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Super stunning work. X
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Thank you!
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You are so talented! These bookmarks are just beautiful – thank you for sharing the patterns with us 🙂
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I feel quite taken aback to have two people call me talented today. I really don’t see myself that way but glad you liked them.
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I think it’s always easier to see talent in other people than in ourselves!
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I expect you are right! especially when one is a perfectionist!
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I think they are beautiful and the green cards are perfect for Easter 🙂
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Yes I was thinking ‘new life’!
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Lovely cards!
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🙂
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