This lace bookmark is as functional as it is beautiful.
The wide lace strap holds firmly between your pages, while the dangling cameo and charms add a stylish, antique-inspired detail.
Unlike paper bookmarks that can slip or bend, the lace lies flat and secure.
Plus, the charm embellishments give you a personal touch so you can choose a cameo, vintage key, or even beads that mean something special to you.
It’s an easy project with a big payoff, turning scraps of lace and a few jewelry findings into a bookmark that feels like a cherished heirloom.
Materials Needed
- Lace ribbon (1 piece, 10” long × 1.5” wide)
- Ribbon clamps (2 pieces, 1.5” width)
- Jump rings (6-8 pieces, 8 mm)
- Charms (1 cameo pendant, 1 key charm, optional beads)
- Chain links (4” long, adjustable)
- Flat-nose pliers
- Scissors
Step-by-step Guide
Step 1: Cut your lace ribbon to about 10”. This length fits most standard books without dangling too far.
Step 2: Attach ribbon clamps to both ends of the lace using flat-nose pliers. Press firmly so the lace stays secure.
Step 3: Open a jump ring and attach it to one clamp end. Then add your chosen charm (cameo, bead, or key) before closing the ring tightly.
Step 4: Repeat on the opposite end, attaching a complementary charm or pendant. Adding asymmetry gives it more vintage charm.
Step 5: Test the bookmark by laying it flat in a book, the lace should rest neatly inside while the charms hang just outside the edges.
Step 6: Adjust chain length or add extra beads if you want more decorative detail.
Tips:
If you can’t find lace wide enough, layer two narrower pieces together for added texture.
Using contrasting charms (like a cameo on one end and a key on the other) creates balance and tells a little story.