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Cutting Corners Bookmark

Turn an Envelope into a Spiffy Bookmark

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Anna the Ewok


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Description 

I can't remember where I saw, this, but I got tired of using cracker-wrappers and old homework for bookmarks and decided to get creative. This is what I came up with!


Instructions 
  1. 1
    Step 1

    Gather the materials you'll need.

    A pair of scissors
    An envelope
    A pencil
    Something to decorate


  2. 2
    Step 2

    Mark off the corner of the envelope. This helps to ensure a straight cut.


  3. 3
    Step 3

    Cut on the line you drew.


  4. 4
    Step 4

    Decorate! I like to slip my new bookmark over the other corner of the envelope. It doesn't wrinkle too easily that way and it keeps the Sharpies from leaking to the other side.

    Ideas for how to decorate:
    -Your favorite quote from a book
    -Your favorite quote in general
    -A list of things to read
    -Use a pre-used envelope and use the stamp side.

    Happy Reading!


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The Mad Hattress

The Mad Hattress Sat, 01 Oct 2011 01:28:05 +0000

Awesome!! I am always desperately searchoing for good book marks and can never find any so this will comne in handy!! <3

 
Cassandra Y.

Cassandra Y. Thu, 11 Aug 2011 01:14:56 +0000

I did it! Amazing! Absolutely lovely!:)

 
Reda R.

Reda R. Tue, 09 Nov 2010 15:22:04 +0000

Oh why did I throw out all those old envelopes!?..

 
'Michelle Huizen

'Michelle Huizen Fri, 17 Sep 2010 21:19:14 +0000

O my god, I did it! It's so simple, thank you!

 
Nancy

Nancy Thu, 02 Apr 2009 06:26:50 +0000

It's the perfect book mark, Thanks!!

 
jonesy

jonesy Tue, 17 Mar 2009 16:51:17 +0000

THIS IS GENIUS!

 
DIS.AR.RAY

DIS.AR.RAY Fri, 13 Mar 2009 05:28:40 +0000

AWESOME!!!!

 
KMOM14

KMOM14 Tue, 10 Mar 2009 06:43:28 +0000

This would be great way to upcycle an old envelope (the the return ones that come in junk mail) into something useful.

 

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