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In need of a bookmark? It’s easy enough to make your own in word. Use the cover of your favourite book, and with some minor adjustment here’s what you can come up with!

 

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What happens when you need a bookmark but you don’t have one on hand? According to a poll conducted by the EpicReads team, bibliophiles have turned to a number of creative options including a tissue, a five-dollar bill, and a sock.

The video embedded above features an in-depth look at this issue. Follow this link to access a tutorial on how to make a heart-shaped bookmark.

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Need a last minute Valentine’s Day gift idea? The Epic Reads team offers a DIY solution with the “How To Make a Heart Bookmark” tutorial. The video embedded above features all of the instructions to make this craft. For more literary gift options, check out this list of “16 Perfect Valentine’s Day Gifts For Book Nerds” from BuzzFeed.

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North Pole, Alaska Old English Sheepdog Santa Handmade Bookmark

North Pole, Alaska Christmas Town Santa Claus Handmade Bookmark

Have you ever been to North Pole? It's this adorable little Christmas-themed town in interior Alaska (not far from Cold Snap Studio)!

These new North Pole, Alaska Santa bookmarks with state charms make unique Alaskan souvenirs and awesome Christmas gifts, whether you've been to North Pole or not! Check them and other cool bookmarks out on our website!

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As a reminder, you can view our sales and DAILY DEAL and reach our site through these other websites as well:

WashYourHandsSigns.com, PremieSigns.com, CHDSigns.com and CarSeatSigns.com!

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OWL and GIRAFFE Handmade Bookmark with Tassel (colors may vary)

If you're an OWL or GIRAFFE fan (or both) check out this adorable handmade bookmark! You can purchase a single bookmark or a 2-pack for only $1.75 more on DontTouchBaby.com!

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As a reminder, you can always view our sales and DAILY DEAL and reach our site through these other websites as well:

WashYourHandsSigns.com, PremieSigns.com,CHDSigns.com and CarSeatSigns.com!

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Funny Fishing-themed Loch Ness Monster Bookmark

Detail: Loch Ness Monster Bookmark, Fish is Scared of Fishing Line

I don't know about you, but I've always been fascinated by stories of Champ (Lake Champlain's version of Nessie, the Loch Ness Monster) and Bigfoot. So it's not a surprise that I created this goofy plesiosaur fishing-themed Loch Ness Monster bookmark!

These bookmarks are handmade and not sold in stores! That makes them completely unique! They make great gifts for any bookworm, Nessie or Champ fan in your life! Pick one up at DontTouchBaby.com!

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To Enter:

• Spread the word about Team Mara and her first match in the Heroine Tournament this Thursday (12/15)! Tweet (please use the hashtags #TeamMara and #HeroineTourney), Facebook, Tumblr, do a blog post, or grab a button or background and add it to your blog, as long as you're telling people about the best team around ;)
• Leave a comment with a link to where you shared
• Open Internationally
• Three (3) winners will receive a signed bookmark (I have to save a few for round 2!)
• Ends 12/16/11 at 12:01 am EST (when Mara's first match in the tournament ends)
• Please read my giveaway policy
• Though voting for Mara is not required (because that would be bribery), if you love Mara and Michelle p
  14 Comments on Mara Monday: Signed Bookmarks Giveaway, last added: 12/15/2011
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  Amber said, on 12/11/2011 10:54:00 PM
  

  I wrote up a post on why I love Mara Dyer! Lori called out for people to do this today so I just had to show my support!
  
  http://amberinblunderland.blogspot.com/2011/12/mara-mondays-reasons-i-love-mara-dyer.html

  Casey (The Bookish Type) said, on 12/12/2011 7:39:00 AM
  

  Thank you so much, Amber! I've linked you up in the post =)

  Kathy said, on 12/12/2011 2:26:00 PM
  

  Oops my link didn't work.
  
  I posted my Team Mara post here -
  
  http://glass-of-wine.blogspot.com/2011/12/team-maraand-why-you-should-be-too.html
  
  I've also added a Team Mara button to my blog.

  Linda @ Most Important Letter said, on 12/12/2011 6:54:00 PM
  

  I tweeted my love for Mara! https://twitter.com/#!/MostImportantL/status/146421672512196609
  
  Linda @ Most Important Letter
  [email protected]
  http://mostimportantletter.wordpress.com/

  Jeanne said, on 12/13/2011 2:15:00 PM
  

  tweet: https://twitter.com/#!/JanaRathouska/status/146714481769189377
  Tahnk you so much for the chance to win!
  Rathouska(dot)jana(at)gmail(dot)com

  Nikki A said, on 12/13/2011 8:20:00 PM
  

  I tweeted out the word on Team Mara!
  Team Mara for the win!!!
  tweet:https://twitter.com/#!/nikkipickles45/status/146806361550897152
  jacksandnumbers(at)hotmail(dot)com

  Maidenveil said, on 12/13/2011 8:44:00 PM
  

  Now on #TeamMara! Campaigned here:
  
  blogged: http://mrhcontestpage.tumblr.com/post/14202669514/on-team-mara
  tweeted: https://twitter.com/#!/readerhappy/status/146812286592495616
  
  Len
  maidenveil(at)gmail(dot)com

  Cass (Words on Paper) said, on 12/13/2011 10:27:00 PM
  

  Tweetaloo: https://twitter.com/#!/cc9309/status/146838240207446017
  
  Thanks for the giveaway ~ awesome shiny bookmarks. ;) I've planned to read MARA DYER on the 27th, but I'll vote anyway hehe.
  
  Cass
  cc932005 at hotmail dot com

  Carina Olsen said, on 12/14/2011 6:36:00 AM
  

  Oh, thank you for this giveaway :D I am most definitely voting for Mara. <3 Loves her :)
  I tweeted here: http://twitter.com/#!/CarinaOlsen/status/146960301722570752
  Oh, please please please please let me win this. I want these bookmarks more than anything. <3 thank you for the chance :)
  Love, Carina ~ [email protected]

  micia said, on 12/15/2011 5:36:00 AM
  

  tahnks for this chance
  http://infinityspace.tumblr.com/post/14260694739/team-mara-and-her-first-match-in-the
  
  sidebar blog http://parlarescrivendo.blogspot.com/
  
  https://twitter.com/#!/micia18/status/147308720337072128
  
  blogmicia(at)yahoo(dot)it

  Amy said, on 12/15/2011 10:02:00 AM
  

  I put a #TeamMara badge on my left sidebar. Mara FTW!!
  
  http://booklovingme.blogspot.com/

  Diana said, on 12/15/2011 12:38:00 PM
  

  I shared it on Twitter. My link: https://twitter.com/#!/artdem83/status/147414797519044608
  
  Thank you for the giveaway!
  artgiote at gmail dot com

  Gabbie said, on 12/15/2011 6:29:00 PM
  

  I tweeted about it:
  
  https://twitter.com/#!/Gabelle_M/status/147503096468213760
  
  Gabbie-ethela AT hotmail DOT com

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May B. doesn't come out until January 10, but that doesn't mean you can't include it on your holiday gift list! Here are a few creative ways you can help a young reader anticipate a gift that will arrive a few weeks into the new year:

Give Book Pairs
There are all kinds of books that are great companion novels for May B. Consider giving one of these titles along with a note explaining its "partner" will arrive soon.

For another frontier story with plenty of snow:
The Long Winter -- Laura Ingalls Wilder

For fans of survival stories:
Hatchet -- Gary Paulsen
Island of the Blue Dolphins -- Scott O'Dell

For another historical verse novel:
Out of the Dust -- Karen Hesse

Pre-order a Signed Copy
For those of you who would like signed copies of May B., my local independent children's bookstore, Alamosa Books, will be happy to mail them to interested customers. Feel free to drop them an email to request a copy!

Get a Signed Bookplate
I'm happy to send your reader a signed bookplate and May B. bookmark and sticker. Email me with your reader's name, and I'll include a personal note -- perfect for a stocking stuffer!

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I've got some gorgeous MAY B. stickers and bookmarks, and I've thought up a fun way to share.

Email me your mailing address

Keep three bookmarks/stickers for yourself

Give two away*

Come back and share 

1. young reader or parent of young reader
2. librarian
3. independent bookstore
4. teacher
5. book blogger

One participant will win this lovely May journal.


Are you game?

And don't forget the May B. Book Club Kit giveaway, open through November 1.

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Natalie Aguirre, Kristin, and Robyn, I've got bookmarks for you. Email me at caroline starr AT yahoo DOT com with your mailing address, and I'll send them on their way.

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Enter to win a 2k11/Elevensie bookmark swag pack by leaving a comment below. 


Don't forget about entering to win a signed copy of THE YEAR THE SWALLOWS CAME EARLY.  Both contests close Wednesday, 15 June.

The Sweetest Thing - Christina Mandelski

Sheridan's father's reality tv show changes her world, her cake business, and her understanding of love as she comes to terms with the bitter and the sweet things in her life.

OyMG - Amy Fellner Dominy

Debate dynamo Ellie grapples with faith, bigotry, boys, grandparents, the perfect matzo ball soup recipe, and staying true to herself when it counts most.

Never Eighteen - Megan Bostic

In the last stages of terminal cancer, Austin lives for the moment by mending fences in his own life and allowing others to begin the process for themselves in this intense, spare read.

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Congratulations to the first 2k11/Elevensie swag pack winner, Susan Berger from Pen and Ink!

Here's a post that ran Friday at Emily Freeman's Chatting at the Sky.
A must read for writers :: 14 Ways to Make Mediocre Art

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Today is the last day of February, and you know what that means? Signups for the Birthday Bookmark Swap close tonight! Today is also the last day you can enter the Bookmark Swap Publicity Contest to win a choice of book(s).

If you want to join in, today's the last day, so don't forget to head over to the page and sign up. :)

Still super busy, but hopefully I'll have some time to put up an update post soon to let everyone know what's going on.

Until then!

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There's still a few days left to sign up for the Birthday Bookmark Swap. These have been so much fun in the past, I'm excited!

And to get everyone else excited too, here's a little inspiration to get you going. These are just a small example of some of the great bookmarks that were sent in for our Holiday Bookmark Swap.

So if you decide you want to join us, don't forget to head over to the page and sign up!

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Today's one more installment of my continuing inspiration series for the upcoming Holiday Bookmark Swap. I hope all of you are having as much fun admiring the pretty bookmarks as I am. :) And in the chance that you may have missed some of the past inspiration posts, you can search using the bookmarks label to see more of the great bookmarks we've traded in the past.

Anyone who would like to sign up to participate in the swap, signups will still be open until November 24th. Visit the main post about the swap for information on how to sign up. Tomorrow is the last day to sign up, so don't miss out!

Here's today's inspiration:

Another good mix of both handmade and store bought. Isn't that wood one in the middle neat? The person who sent it in made it from the branches of trees in their orchards. It's super cool! And I love the other two too. So much fun stuff...

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Just a quick reminder that signups for the Holiday Bookmark Swap close this Wednesday at midnight. To sign up, you will need to send me your email address using the form embedded on this post and then I will send you the additional details by email with instructions on how to proceed.

Important! For those of you who've filled out the interest form here and have NOT received an email from me with "Bookmark Swap Confirmation" in the subject line, you are not currently signed up to participate. I sent out reminders to everyone by email yesterday, so if you didn't get it the email, or if you thought you signed up by have not yet gotten a confirmation email from me, please let me know right away: shadyglade(AT)mail(DOT)com.

The mailing deadline for those signed up is December 1st, don't forget! Bookmarks are starting to roll in, and they're super cute!

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It's drawing close to the closing of signups for The Holiday Bookmark Swap, but I still have a few bookmarks I want to show off. If you're new to this, this series of posts is intended to show off some of the bookmarks we had for the last bookmark swap I hosted. Everyone needs a little inspiration sometimes. :) And if you weren't aware by now, I'm a total bookmark nut.

If you'd like to see past inspiration posts, you can search using the bookmarks label.

If you want to join the fun, make sure you visit the main post for the details. Upcoming deadline is November 24th!

And here's today's inspiration:

Aren't these neat? I have no name for them other than "mixed media". The swapper who made these was so creative in the way they combined different objects, so these are super fun to look at.

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This is part of my continuing inspiration series of posts for the holiday bookmark swap. The point of these features is to share from time to time a photo of some of the bookmarks we had sent in last time, for inspiration's sake. And because I like showing off bookmarks. (Yes I know I'm addicted...)

So for those of you who are participating and need ideas, or for those who would like to know what kind of bookmarks you'll be getting in the mail, here's a sneak peek. If you'd like to see past inspiration posts, you can search using the bookmarks label.

And if you want to join the swap, it's not too late. Visit the main post before November 24th to sign up to participate!

Here's today's inspiration:

The swapper who contributed these mentioned she picked them up in a little Asian stationary shop she was browsing. Aren't they adorable. They may not be big (they're only a little over 3 inches long) but they are super cute. I love the glitter on them too, which you can't really see in the picture so much. But, you know, I'm super girly like that. :)

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For those of you who are interested in the Holiday Bookmark Swap, I thought it would be fun to see some of the bookmarks we had in the last round. For inspiration's sake. :) I'll be sharing a post from time to time with a photo of some of the bookmarks we had sent in last time.

So for those of you who are participating and need ideas, or for those who would like to know what kind of bookmarks you'll be getting in the mail, here's a sneak peek.

And if you want to join the swap, it's not too late. Visit the main post before November 24th to sign up to participate!

And now, on to the bookmarks!


Aren't these little scrapbooking bookmarks cute? There was such a diverse range of styles/colors, these were so fun to look at. I've got one of my own sitting in a book right now!

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We interrupt the pending Halloween holiday with a special announcement. Thank you to everyone who's signed up for the Holiday Bookmark Swap. It already looks like it will be a lot of fun.

So here's where I need your help. It would be wonderful if we could get as many people as possible to participate in this. To do that, I need to help spread the word. Whether you're participating or not, if you have a chance to post about this on your blog/Facebook/Twitter/whatever, I would very much appreciate it!

Now, you may have noticed the pretty little button I have over in my right sidebar. Well, you can grab it for your very own to post in a sidebar, forum signature, or wherever you can post HTML. Here's the code for it:

<center><a href="http://theshadyglade.blogspot.com/2010/10/holiday-bookmark-swap.html"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gczbiLBRgvw/TMoAP8JOIsI/AAAAAAAACVM/GP9GaY1ns1s/s320/holiday+bookmark+swap+small.jpg" /></a></center>

If anyone has trouble with the button, please let me know. And thank you again for helping get the word out, even if you're not doing the swap yourself. Every little bit helps, and this is going to be so much fun!

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My last bookmark swap in September was a lot of fun. I got a lot of great enthusiasm back from the participants, so we're going to do it again.

I know it's still only October at the moment, but the holidays are right around the corner. Christmastime is one of my very favorite times of year, so I thought it would be fun to do another swap in time for the holidays. It's always especially fun to get new packages in the mail around Christmas. :)

Rules:
Each swapper will be asked to send 5 bookmarks into the swap. In return, at the completion of the swap you will get 5 new bookmarks in the mail. This swap is open internationally!

Cost of registration is $3 for US swappers, $4 for Canada and Mexico, and $5 for any other international participant. This covers the cost of postage for the return package. Payment can be made via PayPal, or by cash in the mail at your own risk (for US only).


Sign Up Deadline:
To participate, you need to be signed up by Wednesday, November 24th. All packages must be mailed by no later than Wednesday, December 1st.


How to Sign Up:
If you are interested in swapping, simply enter your information into the form at the bottom of this post. Everyone who fills out this form will get an email from me within a few days giving them the full rules, details, and FAQs. This email will have the link to sign up for participation. It's a little clunky, but this frees up the blog from having super long posts full of information all over the place.


Selected Frequently Asked Questions:
Do the bookmarks have to be handmade?
No. You can buy your 5 bookmarks if you don’t feel comfortable making your own.

Do the bookmarks have to be holiday themed?
No. You can send themed bookmarks if you want, but it is totally up to you what you send into the swap. Christmas, winter, or everyday themed, it doesn’t matter.

If I’ve done a swap before, can I do it again?
Sure! We’d love to have both new and returning swappers participate. Returning participants will have to pay the swap fee again (since it covers postage), but we’d love to have you join us again.

Do “swag” or other advertising bookmarks count towards the 5?
Although swag bookmarks are fun, they do not count for this swap. You are more than welcome to include some swag in your package (and if you do you will probably also get some back) but you will still be required to contribute 5 other bookmarks to the swap.

How many bookmarks will I receive in return?
You are guaranteed at least 5 bookmarks, the same number as you sent out. In the past we had some generous swappers who also included swag and extra bookmarks in their packages, so I was actually able to send more bookmarks back to people than they sent in. But this totally depends on you’re your fellow swappers send in. Either way, you will get 5 bookmarks no matter what.

To see one example of some of the bookmarks we had last time, check out this post.

To get started, make sure you fill out the form below.
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I got the first package for The Great Bookmark Swap in the mail today. And here's a sampling of what was inside:

Aren't they cute? These three bookmarks and their companions will be on their way to new homes in a couple weeks.

If you still want to join the fun, sign ups for the bookmark swap will remain open until September 18th (this Saturday).

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As of right now, anyone who signed up for information on the new Bookmark Swap has been emailed. If you did get an email or it got deleted/missed/spammed/whatever let me know (shadygladeATmailDOTcom) right away and I'll make sure you get the information.

It's going to be a fun swap. We've got a few participants confirmed already and there's some neat bookmarks being sent. Looks like lots of fun! :)

If you want to join the fun, make sure you check out this post on how to get started.

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Just a quick update on my extended absence. The tech guy said this morning that they have to send someone to redo the cable (or something like that) so it looks like it's going to be a few more days (maybe even a week) before it's back to normal. Ugh. My blogoversary is this Wednesday but since it looks like I'm going to miss it, I'm planning a big giveaway as soon as I get back.

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