Toward the end of last week as I was engrossed in reading, I realized that I could do much better than the scrap of cardboard I was using for a bookmark, so I whipped up this little cutie for this week's How To Tuesday. Apparently, I'm on a magnet crafting kick lately.
A set of these in cute patterns would be a nice little happy for a college student starting classes soon. They would also make good stocking stuffers for your favorite bookworms.
Ready to make your own? Here goes.
You'll need some scrap paper, magnetic strips, a ruler, a pencil, scissors, and a scoring board (optional).
{1} Measure a 1 1/2 by 3 1/8 inch rectangle on your paper.
{2} Cut it out.
{3} Score/Fold your paper at 1 1/2 and 1 5/8 inches.
{4} Fold your paper into a "matchbook."
{5} Cut two 1-inch magnetic strips.
{6} Remove adhesive backing from one of the strips and adhere to the inside of your bookmark.
{7} Stick your second magnet to the one you've already attached to your paper. Then remove backing.
{8} Fold bookmark over magnets, adhering the second magnet to the other side.
Slide the bookmark around a few pages in your current read, then step back and admire your handiwork!
Until next time, grace and peace.