I had the hardest time finding cute custom bookplates to mail to readers, so I decided to make my own. I asked an Etsy stamp maker to help me design a rubber stamp with one of my favorite sayings (which is said to be an old Chinese proverb). I bought thick card stock from a paper store, stamped the paper and attached an adhesive to the back. Voila: instant bookplates.
Bonus: I’ve used the stamp for thank-you cards and to inscribe friends’ books. Isn’t it great?
—Camille
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A full-time writer and a mom to two amazing—and yes, exhausting—young children, I work from home, where only my cats and kids can judge me for wearing yoga pants and drinking coffee by the gallons. My work has appeared in dozens of publications and websites, including Forbes.com, O, SELF and Women's Health; my first novel, THE ART OF FORGETTING, was just published by Penguin. Visit www.camillenoepagan.com for more info about my work.
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Oooh, what a terrific and very cute idea! I love the saying as well.
Super charming!!! Love it.
Great idea! Love the saying and what a great way to make an impression.
As an avid gardener AND lover of books, I appreciate that quote.
This is 100 percent genius! I’m kicking myself for spending an arm and half of a leg on the box of book plates I have. xoxo