Today's installment...Some pyrographed bookmarks I'm making for gift ideas this Holiday Season. Two sets done so far, and each one unique. The designs were inspired by Celtic folklore, designs in the Book of Kells, and things I found online in free info sections...

The first set...Both are made of reclaimed wood, burned with a heat pencil, then laquered and strung with rough leather and metal beads. A very fun project that I'll be doing a lot more of.  Interesting note: As an added bonus, while working on them, you get that lovely, cozy, fireplace-smell, without all the chopping of wood and soot. ;)

The second set, soon to be followed by a third, and maybe a fourth...I'll post them here as I finish them, along with the boxes and other goodies I'm working on...