Looking for a super quick gift for Mother’s Day? Or birthday or for yourself? Teacher gifts? These are seriously so easy. And did I mention they are super quick too? ;)
My husband came in the room the other day while I was reading a book from the library. He had gotten so used to seeing me read books on my Kindle and said, “What is that contraption you are holding?” It’s true that bookmarks aren’t as needed as they used to be. But guess what? My mom asked for a book for Mother’s Day and has a Kindle herself. I called to make sure she didn’t want a gift card to buy eBooks and she said nope, she still prefers normal books. So I decided to whip these up for her.
All you need is some paper (like copy paper, not cardstock), washi tape, and some thin magnets that have a sticky side. I also made up these 3”x4” cards you can print off HERE—I printed mine on cardstock. *You don’t have to use washi tape—you can use scrapbook paper as well. However, be careful with the thickness—at least with this kind of magnet. I tried using a thicker cardstock initially and the magnets weren’t strong enough to stick the bookmark together.
I made my bookmarks 2.5” long, though 2″ would be plenty and maybe preferable. All you do is take a strip of your tape and place it along the 2.5” edge (or whatever length you want them), making sure to have some overhang.
Turn the paper over and fold down the washi tape on either side.
Now place another piece of washi tape so that it covers the overlapped edges from the picture above.
Cut along the side of the washi tape.
Fold in half so the raw edges are on the inside.
Cut two 1/2” magnet pieces.
Peel off the sticker and stick them to either end of your bookmark.
Now you can just fold it over the place you are in a book and you have your bookmark.
I placed my finished bookmarks with the cardstock in these self-sealing bags found at most craft stores in the jewelry section.
So easy. And I think they are pretty cute, too.
I hope you all have a wonderful Mother’s Day!
I love these! How fabulous. BTW… I’m totally with your mom– I prefer ‘traditional’ books.
Very cute! Just had to also say I looove that book. It just makes me happy to read it.
That is about the coolest thing ever! And so easy! This would be fantastic for teachers, and I’ll have to make one for my primary manual. Thank you so much for sharing!!!
You clever thing!! I love this idea.
I love this idea – I’ll make some of these for myself. And I read the book you are reading. I loved it!
Love this idea! My mother still prefers “regular” books too, so think I will make a few for her!
So cute! My little girl is becoming quite the reader and I think she would love these! Also, that is a great book :) Thanks for sharing!
So creative. I love it!! Thank you for sharing.
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Woo! I finally tried it. So easy, and so cute! Thanks for the fantastic idea!
That’s a totally nice idea, I definitely want to do this. I just need to look for this magnetics.
Thank you, I will make these for my friends and family for little gifts, thank you, thinking you endless possibilities
Thanks for inspiring me! I made some and wrote about it. Just refound you on Pinterest to give you credit =) Thank you! http://wp.me/p4Zurd-bk