Newt Red Eft – Art by Christi Sobel
This handmade wooden bookmark features a captivating design of a Newt Red Eft lizard, created by artist Christi Sobel. The vibrant and detailed artwork brings the unique beauty of this fascinating amphibian to life, while allowing the natural wood grain to shine through. The image is UV printed directly on the maple wood, ensuring the colors remain vivid and long-lasting. The bookmark is framed with inlay strips of various woods and bordered by solid hardwood, with a black rope tassel completing the look. Made in the USA, this bookmark is perfect for nature lovers, wildlife enthusiasts, or anyone who appreciates unique, handcrafted art.
KEY FEATURES OF ALL MITERCRAFT WOODEN BOOKMARKS:
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Distinctive Design Options:
Our collection includes bookmarks with either timeless laser engravings or vibrant color prints. This design features the colorful Newt Red Eft lizard art by Christi Sobel, UV printed directly onto maple wood for durable, long-lasting quality. No stickers are used, ensuring a premium finish.
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Superior Craftsmanship:
Handmade in the USA using a perfected 25-step process, each bookmark reflects over 60 years of woodworking expertise. The UV printed design is sharp and vivid, ensuring long-lasting quality.
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Artistic Laminated Construction:
Crafted from individual pieces of solid hardwood, each bookmark is laminated together for superior strength and a visually striking design that emphasizes the natural beauty of the wood.
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Thoughtful Gift:
Ideal for nature lovers, wildlife enthusiasts, or anyone who enjoys unique art. This bookmark makes a perfect gift for birthdays, holidays, or any special occasion.
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Ideal Thickness:
Designed for practical use without damaging books. Dimensions: 6" x 1" x 1/16".
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Eco-Friendly Materials:
Made from responsibly sourced wood, showcasing its natural beauty and sustainable craftsmanship.
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Ready to Gift:
Each bookmark is packaged in a protective sleeve and paired with a card introducing the collaborating artist and describing its handcrafted origins—ready to give or treasure.
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Affordable Artisan Craftsmanship:
Proudly handmade in the USA, each bookmark offers exceptional quality and timeless beauty at an accessible price.
About the Artist – Christi Sobel
Christi Sobel writes:
"My training is in scientific illustration, that obscure field which melds science, natural history, and fine art. My work reflects what I find beautiful and interesting in the Creation around us, bringing attention to the details that might otherwise go unnoticed."
Christi lives and works in Ithaca, New York.
Selected elements from Christi’s artwork are carefully reproduced for our bookmarks, pairing her nature-inspired imagery with Mitercraft’s handcrafted hardwood designs.
Craftsmanship and Stewardship Make the Difference
At Mitercraft, our inspiration comes from the hundred-acre forest that surrounds us, where towering firs, cedars, and lush ferns flourish. We hand-select sustainably harvested wood to celebrate its natural beauty, crafting each product with care and pride. Since 1991, we’ve been dedicated to the art of handcrafted woodworking, combining time-honored techniques with modern technology to create heirloom-quality bookmarks. Every step of our process—cutting, shaping, sanding, polishing, laser engraving, and finishing—is carried out with precision and love. Our commitment to the environment extends beyond our products, with thoughtful recycling practices that ensure each piece is unique. When you receive a Mitercraft bookmark, you’re holding a small piece of art, created with care from start to finish.
