I recently got Photoshop and I've been trying to learn how to work its magic. Inspired by these Valentines from Plum Adorable, I decided to make mustache bookmarks for my little sister's birthday. I started with photos of my baby nephew in Photoshop and then ran with it. It was worth it for the sheer amusement; I laughed out loud so many times (Ryan gave me the "you're weird" eyebrow lift). My nephew is just too cute, especially with a Mario Brothers' mustache.
To start, I used my sister's instagram photos of the baby, but any photo cropped down to a square will work. Then I googled "free mustache clip art." Here's a 'stache that I used. I used Photoshop to add the mustaches to the photos. If you don't have Photoshop, I'm pretty sure you can do the same thing with Pixlr for free!
I then came up with mustache-related sayings. Only one is actually related to reading...oh well! After printing the bookmarks off, I cut 'em out and glued 'em to cardstock in a contrasting color.
I'm lucky enough to have a laminator at home, or should I say I "stole" it from my sister (she wasn't using it anyway). So I ran the bookmarks through the laminator, that way they'll hold up to more wear and tear from all that page saving. If you don't have a laminating machine, you can use self-sticking laminating sheets (find 'em at office supply stores).
I decided not to add tassels to the bookmarks. I've added them in the past, but the knots slip undone against the lamination.
For the wrapping I used: brown paper, scrapbook paper, and double-stick tape.
I also designed this in Photoshop and framed it. I got the idea from It's Overflowing. Cute right?
I sent the package off a few days ago. I think she'll love it!
Happy 24th birthday to my little sister, Chelsea!
She's gorgeous, hilarious, smart, talented and now a great mommy.
I miss her and the little man all the time. I can't wait to see them when they visit in March!
Bon anniversaire ma jolie soeur.
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