Creative Ways to Upcycle Sample Paint Cards into Stylish Bookmarks

Hey there, everyone! I'm thrilled that you stopped by for a visit. I want to show you a quick and easy craft that uses minimal materials. And guess what? We'll be using sample paint cards! Yes, you heard that right. We'll be using those sample paint cards you can find at your local hardware store. 

I've accumulated a few of these cards from trips to Lowe's with my husband as we're always changing colors in our home. I didn't want to toss them out, so I thought, why not make some beautiful bookmarks? If you haven't checked out my metal tag bookmark creation yet, be sure to check it out! Are you ready to make some beautiful bookmarks? Let's get started!

Quick video tutorial

Creative Ways to Upcycle Sample Paint Cards into Stylish Bookmarks

Materials

- Sample paint cards

- Mod Podge (I'm using paper Mod Podge)

- Any embellishments (I'm using butterfly embellishments from Dollar Tree)

- Decorative tissue paper

- Vinyl stickers (I am using floral stickers)

- Scissors

- Hot glue

- Optional: Peel & Stick decorative wallpaper (purchased at Dollar Tree)

Hole puncher

For the first two designs, I painted the top portion of the paint card. I used white acrylic paint to create a scalloped design using a smaller paintbrush.

Next, I used my scissors to cut two sections of the decorative tissue paper.

After using a paintbrush, I applied Mod Podge to the unpainted section of the paint card. Then, I placed tissue paper over the Mod Podge and gently rubbed it over the surface. You can use any technique when applying your Mod Podge. I smoothed it out and used a heating tool before adding a top coat to the tissue paper. 

The final step is to use hot glue to attach your embellishments. For example, I attached my butterfly gems over the painted sections.

Here's a simple design idea for the third bookmark. Use scissors to cut a section of the peel-and-stick paper. Once you've cut the section, remove the paper backing to expose the sticky side. Then, place it over the paint card.

I completed the bookmark by using a hole puncher to make a hole at the top. Then, I trimmed a few leaves from a faux vine using scissors and inserted the end of the vine through the hole. I secured it by tying a knot and applying a small dot of hot glue to prevent it from coming undone.

I spruce up my last two bookmarks by adding vinyl stickers and a butterfly wall decal. First, carefully cut out the desired design from the wall decal using scissors. Then, remove the backing from the decal and press it onto the bookmark. I went with floral vinyl stickers for the top and bottom sections of the bookmark. That's it - your last bookmark is finished. Pretty simple.

Thank you for visiting and creating these stylish bookmarks with me! I hope you enjoyed this DIY project. Please let me know which bookmark design is your favorite.

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