Magnetic Bookmarks and Planner Page Markers

Hiya, Over of the Silhouette UK Blog today I've shared a tutorial for some cute retro bookmarks using the Silhouette Printable Magnetic Paper. These use a Print & Cut design called the 57 T Bird Car Print and Cut Set (#12253) by Samantha Walker.

The post includes details on how to adapt the design to print onto the magnetic sheets with an inkjet printer, and how to use a Silhouette Cameo to cutout and score the bookmarks too. Pop over to the Silhouette UK Blog to find out more.

Here are some other projects I have made using these printable magnetic sheets.

Magnetic Paper Dolls

Giant Magnetic Paper Clips

Make your own Pen Holder for Planner, Journal or Notebook

Hiya, I have a post over on the Silhouette UK Blog today with ideas for creating a custom pen holder for a planner, notebook or journal using the Silhouette Faux Leather Paper.

I've used the faux leather in many projects previously, and although it requires more care to cut then card, it is well worth the effort. In the post I've included some tips to make the job easier if you decide to try it for yourself. 

I chose to decorate the ends of my holder with a shell image from the CG Under the Sea Dingbats Font using silver metallic heat transfer material. I think shells compliment the pretty mermaid scale fold-over elastic that I found on that famous auction site, but any relatively simple shape could be used. 

My post covers how to design and assemble your own pen holder, customised to fit your pens, as well as tips on cutting the faux leather leather paper and installing the elastic.

The finished pen holder can be added to the outside, or within your planner, notebook or journal to act as a place marker.

This design can be adapted for different themes, just choose a relatively simple shape to weld to the basic rectangle.

Let me know if you try it.

Planner Goodies to Make with Your Silhouette

Taking delivery of a new printer this week was all the excuse I needed to crack on with some more planner goodies. I'm a relative newcomer to the world of planners, but am really enjoying making custom bits and bobs for my little purple friend (aka Filofax Domino) with my Silhouette Cameo.


MONTHLY DIVIDERS

I made monthly calendar dividers on thin card using a 'Month per Page' free download from the Philofaxy website. I scanned the page size and holes from an actual page and added the Purple Haze fill pattern from the Silhouette Design Store (#21898) by Sophie Gallo.

I added my own month tabs to each page and cut them out (holes included) using print and cut. You can't see my cut lines here as they are hidden with a printing 'gutter'.

CUSTOM PAGES AND MONTHLY STICKERS

I made plain note pages in a similar way and used the Print and Cut facility, printed on to high quality copier paper. I attached some custom tab stickers made using the Months of the Year file by Echo Park from the Silhouette Design Store (#73523). Echo Park files are 25% off at present. Offer finishes in just a few hours.

The stickers were also made using Print and Cut, printed onto adhesive sticker paper.

COVER CUSTOMISATION

I used some premium cast vinyl (Oracal 951) from Crafty Cutter to make a decal for the cover. This vinyl has a permanent adhesive, and is more durable than regular vinyl.  It is also a bit thinner and can be applied to flat, curved, uneven and even corrugated surfaces, so ideal for this textured leather planner cover.

Hopefully I'll use my newly prettified planner a little more now.