Creativity - Oak Creek Printworks

Everyone can use a bookmark, especially one that includes an attractive panorama image, and a bookmark that is original or personalized with a custom image has even more lasting value. Photographers and artists who work in all media can keep their image fresh and in front of customers by printing or mounting it onto bookmark-sized card stock and then protecting it in a vinyl sleeve. Bookmarks also a great idea for any business person who wants a small gift to leave behind. Decorate the bookmark sleeve with a high quality 4-inch chainette tassel, and you’ve got an affordable marketing tool that customers will keep and use over and over again.

These 6 mil clear vinyl, acid-free sleeves are archival quality and come in a two sizes. Because the sleeves are heat seals, the inside dimensions are slightly smaller than the outer dimensions, so, be sure to make your bookmark slightly smaller than the outer dimensions of the sleeve, itself.

For the large sleeve [BMSLV] measuring 2-1/2″ x 7-1/8″, we cut our bookmark card stock to 2-3/8″ x 7″.

For the small sleeve [BMSLVs] measuring 2-3/8″ x 3-1/4″, we cut our small bookmark card stock to 2-1/4″ x 3-1/8″.

With either size sleeve, because the vinyl is a completely clear protective covering, you have a permanent, two-sided work of art, slash, promo piece.

Writers get it and artists do, too. From time to time, we all feel blocked. Some may wait until inspiration strikes, but those on a deadline to produce a “finished product” can’t always afford the luxury of waiting for the muse. Sometimes we need to go out and track the muse down.

As a young journalism student I was instructed to begin typing and keep typing, ignoring mistakes. Usually about the 5th or 6th paragraph important information would begin to emerge. It’s easy enough afterwards to go back and cut.

Eventually I learned that the same principle applied to my photography, illustration, design, and painting. While some instructors insisted on a plan, it was rarely my style, and I later found much support for the approach that let the art lead the way.

As a teacher I’ve heard many reasons for not making art. What’s holding you back? What are your fears? There is no failure. Set aside a regular time slot for your art. Make an appointment with yourself and by all means, Give Yourself Permission.
Click here to download a PDF file saved as a high resolution, printable permission slip.

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