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Simple Ribbon & Button Bookmarks

By By Kyetra Belton ~ Palm Coast, FL Macaroni Kid January 19, 2021

These are SO simple to make and a great way to use scraps of ribbon and spare buttons. 

What you need:

  • Scissors
  • Ribbon (grosgrain works best)
  • Buttons
  • Thread or embroidery floss
  • Lighter or a fray away product (I prefer the lighter since it it faster)

Take your ribbon and measure it into 18 inch pieces. If it wrinkles,,you can give it a quick trip under the iron.

To keep the ends from fraying with use, you can use Fray Away, or a lighter. I use the lighter since it is faster. Just make sure that the ribbon you are using is not flammable.

Start with one end of the ribbon and fold it over, about one inch. (Photo 1) Place your button where you like and sew it on.

(Photo 2) You can use regular thread or embroidery floss. The embroidery floss comes in great colors and holds well.


The next thing you know, you have one of a kind bookmarks! 

Be sure to look for a few special buttons.  Children use things they help pick out themselves and take part in making.