Magnetic Book Marks

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Magnetic Book Marks

I’ve included magnetic book marks over the years in most of my gift books. Sometimes I use photos, the favorite book mark, as well as a holiday cards.

You probably already have possible book marks at home but you may need to buy the magnetic strips.

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. Allow15 minutes to dry.

Apply to a book, or a gift book, as page markers or give all by themselves as handmade gifts.

I made myself a few out of cards and use them every day!

Charlotte

How to Make Magnetic Book Marks

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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