I love bookmarks. Especially the ones made with the creative influence of other people. Bookmarks make great gifts and can be personalized for each person you make them for. Bookmarks can be made from ribbon, leather, paper, recycled products or a multitude of other things. In desperation I've even used a folded up square of toilet paper. Shhh, don't tell any one.

These days bookmarks can have another use besides marking where you left off in your latest best seller. They can contain messages -- some can advertise the book store you picked it up in, some can have an inspirational quote from an author and some just contain beautiful images.

Take a look at the various bookmarks you have lying around. Which are your favorites? Do your think your bookmarks reflect your personality? My favorite right now is one with an open mouthed cougar with the close second being a wolf surrounded by snow. Both were part of book gifts I have received.

Now here is your gift. Two lovely bookmarks to print, cut out, laminate and add to your collection. Happy reading!

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M. E. Wood lives in Eastern Ontario, Canada. If you are going to find this eclectic reader and writer anywhere it is probably at her computer. For more information visit her official website.