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Use up those tissue paper scraps and paint-chips to make this cute bookmark !
I am a huge one direction fan, so they were the inspiration behind this. It would be so easy to personalize it in any way (:

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  • How to make a bookmark. Diy Paintchip Bookmarks - Step 1
    Step 1

    1. Draw out your design first, to plan

  • How to make a bookmark. Diy Paintchip Bookmarks - Step 2
    Step 2

    2. Cut out the designs (what you cut out will be covered by tissue paper on the bookmark)

  • How to make a bookmark. Diy Paintchip Bookmarks - Step 3
    Step 3

    3. Tape your cut outs onto the back of the paint chips BACKWARDS

  • Step 4

    4. Trace in pencil and peel off.

  • How to make a bookmark. Diy Paintchip Bookmarks - Step 5
    Step 5

    5. Use exacto knife to cut out the shapes, c a r e f u l l y .

  • How to make a bookmark. Diy Paintchip Bookmarks - Step 6
    Step 6

    6. Spread a thin layer of glue onto the back of the paint chip and press on the tissue paper. Set aside to dry.

  • How to make a bookmark. Diy Paintchip Bookmarks - Step 7
    Step 7

    7. Once dry, trim around to get off excess tissue paper. You want it to be the same size as the paint chip.

  • How to make a bookmark. Diy Paintchip Bookmarks - Step 8
    Step 8

    8. Decorate the front using puff paints. (optional)

  • How to make a bookmark. Diy Paintchip Bookmarks - Step 9
    Step 9

    9. Use the laminating paper to seal the bookmarks.

  • Step 10

    10. Cut around them, leaving at LEAST 1/4 inch boarder.

  • Step 11

    11. Use a hole punch in the top, and tie on colorful stings or ribbon.

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