Jar by the Window - Bookmark

For readers who love the charm of flowers gathered and kept close, this bookmark feels like a collection of blooms saved between your pages. Handmade on recycled cardstock, it pairs delicate wildflower artwork with an original short story, turning The Jar by the Window into a thoughtful accessory that blends art, eco-friendly design, and bookish charm. Product Details You choose  Option One: 1 bookmark (No sleeves or tassels) Option Two: 1 Bookmark, 1 reusable sleeve, 1 tassel (assorted colors) Dimensions: 2" x 6" Original artwork was created with watercolor, gouache, and ink Printed in small batches using vibrant pigment-based inks Ships with 100% recycled, reused, or reclaimed materials Origin: Paper made in U.S.A,  printed in U.S.A., sleeve and tassel made in China About the Paper Finish: Matte Sustainability Notes: Heavy metal and chlorine free 100% recycled recyclable biodegradable Made with renewable hydroelectric power (not energy credits) About the Artist Shannon Marie strives to capture real, beautiful, every day moments printed with the earth in mind. Every piece has an original story created to go with it. The story acts as a reminder to slow down and enjoy the small day-to-day moments. It is her hope, when you look at this bookmark, you will be encouraged to do just that, and that you will have peace of mind, knowing it was made in an eco-friendly manner. Story There once was a blue glass jar that sat on an old windowsill, not far from the fields. It wasn’t fancy, just a jar once meant for something long forgotten, now washed and repurposed for something new. Each morning, the woman of the house would walk the edges of her garden, collecting whatever flowers the Lord had given that day. Sometimes a bloom was bold, sometimes bruised, sometimes barely holding on. Still, she placed each one in the jar, offering it a place to be seen. The jar never chose the flowers, it simply made room. Visitors would comment on the little arrangement in the window, how peaceful it looked, how it made the room feel like home. And though she never spoke of it aloud, the woman knew what it truly was: a daily act of gratitude. Because it wasn’t the perfection of the flowers that mattered, it was the practice of offering what she had. “She has done what she could.” Mark 14:8