Hand-drawn Mandala Bookmarks–Bronwyn the Brave Designs–Bronwyn’s Handmade ChristmasWith the start of school, I’ve been inspired by all the fun school supplies out there. For this month’s Handmade Christmas idea, I channeled my inner schoolgirl and drew you a picture!
Adult coloring books and zentangling have been popular for a few years now, so I’m sure you’re familiar with them. It’s relaxing just to draw or color for a few hours. The problem is that typical coloring book pages remain hidden inside their books and no one gets to see them. I’ve come up with a way to share my pretty drawings and create extremely inexpensive but useful gifts.
My favorite way to showcase my drawings is to slice them up and turn them into bookmarks. I’ve also turned a couple into tags for my son’s school bags. And if you make a mandala that you really love, why not frame it and hang it in your home?
I made a bunch of bookmarks a few years ago for my son to give his classmates. (I’ve had parents tell me that their kids still use them three years later.) I had a few left over to give as my own gifts. My only mistake was that I forgot to make copies!
But not this time, my friends! I scanned my original black and white drawing for you to color yourself. I’m not claiming to be a great artist, and this is very obviously hand-drawn, but isn’t that the point? I’ve also included a few tips to get you started on your own mandala drawing. (more…)