Carnations are beautiful flowers known for their delicate petals and vibrant colors. If you want to create a unique and charming bookmark inspired by these lovely blooms, follow the steps below:
1. Fabric in various colors
2. Scissors
3. Needle and thread
4. Pencil or fabric marker
5. Cardboard or thick paper
6. Glue
7. Ribbon or string
Start by creating a template for your carnation-shaped bookmark. Take a piece of cardboard or thick paper and draw a simple carnation shape on it. You can find reference images online to help you with the design. Cut out the template carefully using scissors.
Place the template on the fabric of your choice and trace around it using a pencil or fabric marker. Repeat this step for each color you want to use in your carnation. Once you have traced all the petals, carefully cut them out using scissors.
Take one fabric petal and fold it in half lengthwise, with the right sides facing each other. Use a needle and thread to sew a small running stitch along the curved edge of the petal, leaving the straight edge open. Repeat this step for all the petals.
Once all the petals are sewn, gently pull the thread to gather the fabric, creating a ruffled effect. Make sure to secure the thread tightly at the end to hold the shape of the carnation. Repeat this step for all the petals.
Take one gathered petal and apply a small amount of glue along the straight edge. Attach it to the center of another petal, slightly overlapping them. Continue attaching the petals one by one, overlapping them slightly, until you have formed a complete carnation shape. Allow the glue to dry completely.
Cut a small piece of green fabric or ribbon to create the stem of the carnation. Fold it in half lengthwise and sew along the edge, leaving one end open. Turn it inside out to hide the seam and create a tube-like shape. Insert a piece of cardboard or thick paper into the tube to make it sturdy. Attach the stem to the back of the carnation using glue or by sewing it securely.
Once the glue is dry and the stem is securely attached, your carnation-shaped fabric bookmark is ready. You can further embellish it by adding small fabric leaves or tying a ribbon or string around the stem for decoration.
Now you have a beautiful carnation-shaped fabric bookmark that will add a touch of nature-inspired charm to your reading experience. Enjoy using it to mark your favorite pages in books or give it as a thoughtful gift to a fellow book lover!
