this super simple project produces a personalize present in less than five painfree minutes. added bonus - using up scraps of thick gorgeous gift wrap you hate to throw away, especially when one sheet can run $5!
: materials :
glue stick
exacto knife
scraps of pretty paper
magazine or catalog to cut letters from
cutting mat or cuttable surface
you can make these bookmarks any shape you like: super thin and long, wide, square and tiny. if you are feeling gutsy, try circles, ovals, stars or hearts, but i recommend sticking to shapes with square corners as you have to get both sides to match up.
i prefer to either start with a square-ish shape and fold the sides in to meet in the middle of the bookmark's backside rather than having the seam on the edge. if you have a long scrap you can fold it over like a vertical greeting card.
: tips :
make strong creases before you start gluing
don't move the letters around much after gluing, it will mess up the paper
dry under some books sandwiched between paper
(so it won't become glued to your favorite novel)
once dry, use exacto knife or sharp scissors to trim excess paper
try this at home!
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