Get started by cutting the wood to the size of the bookmarks using a paper cutter (or a saw or craft knife). Run the blade over the cut a couple of times. Cut a strip to 6" x 3" and then cut it in half to create two 6" x 1.5" bookmarks.

Using the craft knife run it over the cut edge to smooth it out. Sanding it with sand paper would work too.

I painted some of the bookmarks with a white wash. To whitewash mix 4 parts paint with one part water. Paint bookmarks and let dry before stamping. I love the look of the natural balsa wood and the white washed wood too.

Stamp monograms, patterns and arrows (or whatever fits your personality). When stamping place a bookmark on solid hard surface and then stamp. Mix up colors and patterns for a fun summer vibe.

Add ribbon or trim to the tops by using a hole punch to create a hole at the top. Tie the twine, trim and ribbons through the hole and the hand stamped wooden bookmarks are finished.