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Ruby Slippers/ Wicked Witch of the East Bookmark



I sell these in my Etsy Shop! Please visit http://kiranichols.etsy.com to purchase :D Thank you so much for your support! 
I had this idea for funny bookmark a little bit ago when I was reading "Wicked: The Life and Times of The Wicked Witch of the West," and I thought, there's no WAY that no one else hasn't thought of this yet. So I googled, trying to find a bookmark that someone had made like this, and couldn't find one. I just had to make one before the idea vanished from my brains. A bookmark with the Wicked Witch of the East's legs and the ruby slippers...

I made the legs out of white polyclay (which turned brown in the toaster oven; I guess I shouldn't bake stuff while I'm outdoors deshedding the dog and can't hear the timer dinging). Before baking, I cut a slit on the top of each leg so I could attach them to a paper. I painted everything with acrylic ink then aded red glitter and some teensy paper bows. I kind of was impatient and handled them too soon before drying, so they're kinda smudgy. Then I just glued em to an ephemera card that Audio sent me a while back.

Hi ho, the witch is dead! Which old witch? The wicked witch! Happy Friday, everyone! Have a good weekend.

PS. When we were tiny kids, my brother and sister and I thought it was SO HILARIOUS in the Wizard of Oz, when they take the ruby slippers off of the witch's feet and they curl up and shrink back under the house! We'd rewind and watch it over and over. It still makes me chuckle to even think about it.
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46 comments:

  1. MandyApril 22, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    Oh my goodness! What a great idea! This is so hilarious! :)

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  2. Citizen KApril 22, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    THIS is why I read your blog. This is brilliant! I love how the legs stand up on their own, too.

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  3. Nessa the ProcrastinatorApril 22, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    Very cute and I've never see that before! What a wonderful idea. :)

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  4. Jaclyn TrecartinApril 22, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    SO COOL!

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  5. TinaApril 22, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    What a really fun bookmark!

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  6. Aly BApril 22, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    That is fabulous! Love the "action" shots =)

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  7. BalatongTNCApril 22, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    That is WICKEDly cool!

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  8. Casey HessApril 22, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    Epic idea, this is amazing.

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  9. LynleeApril 22, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    Love this!! Made me chuckle!
    Posted to Pinterest :)

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  10. BetsyApril 23, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    You need to sell these I want one so bad!!!!!
    Just found your blog a few weeks ago and I am totally addicted to it.

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  11. AnonymousApril 23, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    Awesome!!!! Great idea!

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  12. LimeRiotApril 23, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    GENIUS.

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  13. JenApril 24, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    i saw this on pinterest and LOVED it. you are so creative and crafty!!!!!! the details make it so great, like the sparkly shoes and the wicked witch font. i love it all! if you decide to make more and sell them, i'd love to buy some!

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  14. Dori PatrickApril 25, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    Wicked bookmark!!! You are so clever!!!

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  15. Jaclyn TrecartinApril 26, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    Your posts and projects always make me smile! I have given you a "Sunshine Award."

    http://positiveponderings.blogspot.com/2011/04/awarded.html

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  16. mommieof4munchkinsApril 29, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    I would love to buy one or two of these if you decide to sell them, so cute!

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  17. dino-miteMay 15, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    This is absolutely amazing!! I would love to own one!!

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  18. L ManMay 15, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    You have a hit on your hands here! I posted on my FB page and my friends are going nuts! Well done!

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  19. fickle red riding hoodMay 15, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    Will you be selling them? I'd love to buy a couple!!!

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  20. DaniMay 15, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    Oh I would LOVE to have one of these!!! If you start making and selling them, let the readers know!

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  21. PrettyinpaisleyMay 15, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    Saw your project on the daily what! I instantly recognized it. Man, you're sorta famous. <3 Much love. Keep up the good work.

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  22. AnonymousMay 15, 2011 at 6:29 PM

    I'll buy two if you make them! Seriously.

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  23. Mario ZigliottoMay 15, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    I found your page via the comments here:
    http://www.reddit.com/r/pics/comments/hbz8n/great_bookmark_or_greatest_bookmark/

    I'd like to buy a few of these for my friends if you sell them. Thanks1

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  24. Ramanda RoxMay 15, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    I NEED one of these!!

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  25. Mr. TMay 16, 2011 at 12:14 AM

    #1 you should have an etsy.
    #2 can I buy one of these bookmarks for a big wizoz fan?

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  26. UnknownMay 16, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    You really do need to market these - there is a huge call for all things oz.
    I know it would make a perfect graduation present!

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  27. evantaylorphotoMay 16, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    Oh wow! I love this! I have series of photos called "Death of a Witch" that I think you would LOVE. www.deathofawitch.com or you can also fan "Death of a Witch" on Facebook. LOVE THIS!

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  28. KatherineMay 16, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    Keep the updates coming. I'll be ordering some as well. I have about 10 friends here who want one!

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  29. minaMay 17, 2011 at 12:06 AM

    Adorable! Add me to the list of people to contact when these are sold.

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  30. MelobeauMay 17, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    What a GREAT idea and it came together in the most wonderful way!

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  31. Adriana (ClayCatShop)May 17, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    Love it!!!!! Pretty funny and clever!!! :)

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  32. Valerianas StudioMay 18, 2011 at 4:13 AM

    These are awesome, what a cool idea :-)

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  33. AnonymousMay 18, 2011 at 6:12 AM

    So cute!

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  34. UnknownMay 18, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    Missed the sale! Got to get one for the wife.

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  35. UnknownMay 18, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    Brilliant!

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  36. PanthergirlJune 2, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    When will these be available again??

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  37. Kira - oopsicraftmypants.comJune 2, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    If you send me an e-mail to kira (at symbol) oopsicraftmypants.com, I will add you to the mailing list to be notified when I have more available!

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  38. Karen RZJune 3, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    Oi Kira.
    Eu amei sua arte. Parabéns.
    Obrigada por compartilhar.
    Eu e minha filha tentamos reproduzir isso aqui no Brazil.
    Se você quiser dar uma olhadinha...
    (http://potpourridakaren.blogspot.com/2011/05/marcadora-de-pagina.html)
    Beijos
    Karen

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  39. SweetSugarBelleAugust 17, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    Shared this on my FB page. ADORABLE!

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  40. Karen @ The Quaint CottageAugust 17, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    I love this and you blog (new follower). I had to share it on the facebook page.

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  41. KrisSeptember 2, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    Love it ! Such a brilliant idea ! Wizard of Oz rocks. I see some sellers on etsy have taken your idea on board, not sure if they conjured it themselves but to me yours will always remain original.

    (I did the rewinding thing too with my bro whenever we find something funny hehe.)

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  42. Jpiper17September 20, 2011 at 12:53 AM

    I really would love one of your bookmarks. Please email me jpiper17@gmail.com

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  43. AjmacapagalNovember 19, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    this is so nice! I must say that I loved the Idea, I am from the Philippines and I'm trying to find a way on how to get a bookmark like that.... I just love it,,

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  44. Catherine CarrJanuary 15, 2012 at 8:05 PM

    My daughter gave me this bookmark go Christmas, because I'm a HUGE Wizard of Oz fan, and a big reader. Love it. Catherine Carr, San Antonio, TX

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  45. DorothyJanuary 28, 2012 at 11:54 AM

    i find myself coming back to this post - adoring the bookmark! trying to convince myself... i can make one, too! eheh.

    and then this morning, i had to blog about it :) i love it so!!!

    http://theymaysaythatimadreamer.blogspot.com/2012/01/one-wicked-breakfast.html

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  46. DorothyJanuary 28, 2012 at 11:56 AM

    ...and if YOU thought of this, oh my gosh - i want to be your friend! :)

    http://theymaysaythatimadreamer.blogspot.com

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