I got my bookmark!

I got mine from Mary more than a week ago and I love it.  It looks Japanese to me, with the cherry blossom print and the black and white colors. Thank you Mary!

I've been meaning to post it since I got it, but it has been pressed into service continuously since I opened the envelope. I have this habit of reading at least two books at once, and so it's been moving back and forth quite regularly. (I am trying to break my bad habit of leaving my books open face down, I am ashamed to admit I do that a lot...)

For my reading pleasure...

I was so excited when I opened my mailbox today to find an envelope addressed to me from my cousin Tiffany! On the back was written the message:

"Here's your bookmark, I hope you enjoy it! It's one of a kind! --xoxoxo Tiffany"

Intrigued, I opened the envelope expecting one of her crafty creations...and was immediately confused. What was this? An ad? A coupon? (Although, I've never seen coupons for this product. I suspect people would think you were bragging if you bought them in bulk.) Had she gotten confused and put in the wrong thing?

And then the hilarity of it all dawned, and I almost collapsed in laughter! Of all the things I expected to receive from Tiffany, this was NOT one! I immediately decided that my new favorite bookmark needed to be properly showcased; and, not having a suitable book I quickly made a special trip to the library.

As I was arranging my new treasure for its impromptu photo shoot my husband walked in to see what I was up to. Raising his eyebrows as I explained, he simply asked, "What's the punch mark mean? Has it already been used?" Again I burst into gales of laughter...

So without further ado, may I present the funniest bookmark I've ever had the pleasure of owning: (I apologize if the camera work isn't the greatest. I was still a little shaky from giggling when I took the pictures.)

I have decided that this bookmark should only be ever used to mark the pages in a romance novel. It just seems at home there, don't you think?

Bookmark Received!

I was so excited to open the cute pink envelope that came in the mail today.  I knew it must be my new bookmark. :)  Mine came all the way from Elena in Maryland.  Even though we are cousins-in-law, we pretty much know each other thanks to cyber-space, so it was fun to read the little note she sent with the bookmark.  I wasn't nearly so thoughtful.  I was excited to send mine off, so I just stuck it in an envelope and that was that.

Anyway, here are some pictures.

Isn't it so pretty?  I love it!

Here it is in action.

I think maybe I like it flipped this way better.  What do you think?

I thought I'd share where the bookmark came from.  Elena wrote, "I got this book mark @ our favorite little shopping place. It's an old cotton & textile mill that they turned into a charming little shopping arts & crafts & game area!  It's surrounded by water & trees & has the oldest iron bridge still standing, some cool history, & a unique hand made bookmark--just for you!"

No wonder it's a favorite shopping place!

One of my favorite "features" of this bookmark is that while I'm reading I can wrap it around my wrist or hang it behind my neck.  I'm forever misplacing bookmarks, so it will be really nice to have it with me all the time.  Plus it doubles as jewelry. Pretty awesome, right?

Now I need to go find a regency era book or a fairytale to read.  I think my bookmark will feel more at home in one of those. : )

Thanks, Elena!

Bookmark Swap

I love bookmarks. They are like jewelry for your books! There are so many options, crocheted, stitched, beads, inspirational quotes, funny quotes, fancy or simple, bought or handmade. Even though half the time I can't find one thanks to my children "borrowing" them, I do have a few special ones I keep in pretty constant use. So I thought this month instead of a giveaway how about a swap? That way everyone can get a little something fun in the mail! (And who doesn't like getting hand written mail these days? It's such a treat!)

If you'd like to participate leave a comment saying so, then I will put every one's name into my trusty Tupperware container and draw names, like a Secret Santa. I'll send you an email with the name (and address if you need it) of the person you'll be sending a bookmark to. I think it would be fun too if you'd send me a picture of your bookmark when you receive it and then we can do a little show and tell! I hope you'll all play along, otherwise I'll end up mailing a bookmark to myself and then the postman would probably give me weird looks....

P.S. A nice thing about this is that most bookmarks should fit into a regular sized envelope so it won't cost a lot to mail them. Just remember if you do use a regular envelope to write "hand cancel" by the address, so it doesn't get sent through the machine at the post office and get crushed or rip open. :)