Book Advent: Days 10 & 11 {Photo Bookmarks}

Today I have a fun tutorial to share with you, so read on to find out how to make a piece-of-cake stocking stuffer!

I like to take it easy on the weekends!  For yesterday's book, we read If You Take a Mouse to the Movies.  It may not sound Christmas-ey, but it is full of holiday charm!  Plus, my Little Man is literally obsessed with the "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie" series, so this book was definitely magical for him!  For our activity, we watched a movie and popped popcorn.  You could take it a step farther and make popcorn garlands, but I think we'll wait a year or two for that!

We are HUGE Mercer Mayer fans at our house, so today's book was a hit!  We read Merry Christmas, Mom and Dad... the story of a little critter who tries awfully hard to do nice things for his parents for Christmas!

Today I am sharing an easy gift for your kids to give to Grandma, Grandpa, or even Mom and Dad!  I shared these photo bookmarks at The Scrap Shoppe's Handmade Christmas last week.  

Time is very short this holiday season, so I love a short-and-sweet project!!  After getting Little Man's new photos, we decided to make a photo bookmark to give his grandparents.  Trust me--this project was easy!  Come see!

I was thrilled when I discovered a package of these cardstock bookmarks at Michael's.  I immediately knew that they would make the perfect stocking stuffers.  I think they cost me a $1.  You will also need:

* Photo's of your little guy or doll.  (I had Costco print a few sheets of wallets.)

* Scrapbook paper.

* Mod podge.

* Scissors.

* Distressing ink.

* Ribbon.

* Photo corners.

* Any other fun embellishments!

I have a new craft pal.  This Fiskar's scallop punch is my new best friend!  After cutting strips of coordinating scrapbook papers, I dressed up some of the strips with scalloped edges.

I used mod podge and layered all the scrapbook strips to create a little collage.  I tied a fun glittery Christmas ribbon through the hole at the top.  The new My Mind's Eye Christmas pack was the star of the this project!  I love this collection!

Now for the fun part!  I wanted to make 4 bookmarks (one for each grandparent), so I decorated the front side of each bookmark a little differently.  I distressed the edges just a bit, and then cut the photos down to size.  I used some photo corners to really show off the pictures.  Let's be honest--that's the best part about the whole project!

I think this little stocking stuffer will be sure to please!  In fact, I wouldn't mind making a few more photo bookmarks so I can keep one for myself!  Here are a few more pictures of the final product:

I think his grandparents will melt.  At least I hope so!

Happy crafting!

And happy weekend!