How to Make Magnetic Book Marks
/How to Make Magnetic Book Marks
Handmade magnetic bookmarks are a nice way to combine a gift card with something practical. Magnetic bookmarks slip easily over a book page and help mark where a reader left off reading without damaging the page corners. Nice addition to a gift book, such a set of Sesame Street books.
You will need
Cardboard, either new stock or re-use holiday and birthday cards. Magnet strips, available at most craft stores. You can also re-use magnet strips from other projects. Different-colored marking pens. Magazine cut-outs, copies of favorite photos, stickers. Paper glue. Paper scissors.
To make
Cut cardboard into 4x1.5 inch cardboard strips. You can make them bigger or smaller as long as it is a rectangle.
Fold so one side is slightly smaller than the other. Decide whether to attach at the top of the page or to the right side.
Decorate the smaller size with a photo or design.
Decorate the larger side with a dedication and signature.
Cut magnet strip into two pieces. Remove backing.
Glue magnet inside the shorter size; glue the other magnet to the first piece, then fold cardboard to the second magnet so both magnet pieces match.
Allow to dry for 15 minutes.
Apply to a book, or a gift book, as page markers or give all by themselves as handmade gifts.
Charlotte