HOW TO MAKE BOOKMARK

There are endless possibilities on creating bookmarks with a nature theme. This craft can be made using small pre-made fabric craft leaves or pre-cut paper leaves.

Supplies:

Craft cardboard or tag board sections cut to dimensions of a bookmark, about 2 or 3 inches wide, pre-punch a small hole at the top of each bookmark Scrap paper or cardboard cut in strips about 1/2 inch wide Scrap paper or cardboard squares cut about 1 inch square Glue sticks Craft scissors with small pattern decorative edges Pre-cut small leaves Misc. decorative string, raffia, or cord, cut to lengths

AGES: Preschool through Middle School depending on the degree of difficulty involved with the design.

Allow each child to select a background bookmark and a contrasting strip. Depending on the age and skill of the children, allow them to use craft scissors to trim the edges of the bookmark and strip. Pre-cut these for young children. Depending on the size of the pre-cut leaves, select the appropriate number of leaves and squares to put on the bookmark.

Have the children glue the strip down the center or offset it on the bookmark. Then place the squares on the bookmark and put a leaf on each one. Show younger children how to offset the square on the strip. Allow older children to design their own placement. Once the placement is ready, glue one square in place and then add the leaf to the top of the square. Then move on to the other squares and leaves. Select an appropriate colors for the ties. Thread one end through the hole and tie in either a knot and let the ends hang down, or tie in a bow.

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