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Last Updated on October 13, 2014 by Diane Hoffmaster
Have you ever been in the middle of a good book and need to mark your place when you set it down? Maybe the phone rings and you can't ignore it again. Maybe it's time to pick up the kids at school but you're going to bring your book to read in the carpool line. Of course, you can't find a bookmark so you end up sticking weird things in the book to mark your place. Maybe a paper coaster or an expired coupon that you meant to throw away. They get the job done but are certainly not the prettiest way to mark your spot. You could always turn down the corner of your page but that isn't good form when reading a library book or something borrowed from a friend! Well, if you have a little bit of cardboard and some Washi tape laying around the house you can very easily make this Washi tape bookmark!
I am a little late to join the 'Washi tape crafts' craze but I recently bought a TON of Washi tape on Amazon and have been looking for creative ways to use it. Honestly, Washi tape is some seriously awesome stuff! Tons of pretty patterns and it is remarkably sturdy and easy to use. I see a lot more Washi tape shopping in my near future!
Washi Tape Bookmarks
Supplies:
Cardboard
Scissors
Hole punch
Ribbon
Washi tape
Directions:
1. Cut the cardboard into 1.5 inch x 6 inch strips
2. Using small pieces of Washi tape, wrap the cardboard in your desired colors and patterns. 3 ½ inch strips are long enough to go completely around.
3. Using a hole punch, make a hole in the top of each bookmark
4. Thread the ribbon through the hole and cut to desired length
Now, the next time you find yourself needing to put down your book you won't have to grab the closest utility bill to stick in there!
Diane is a professional blogger and nationally certified pharmacy technician at Good Pill Pharmacy. She has two college aged kids, one husband and more pets than she will admit to. She earned her BS in Microbiology at the University of New Hampshire but left her career in science to become a stay at home mom. Years of playing with LEGO and coloring with crayons had her craving a more grown up purpose to her life and she began blogging and freelance writing full time. You can learn more about her HERE.
Anne Krietlow
Fun! Pinned it!
Diane
Thanks for sharing! It was a fun craft!
Julia
I just have to say, the books in the background of the photo’s are awesome! I loved “So you want to be a wizard” so much. Okay, that’s all I wanted to say. ☺️
Diane Hoffmaster
We have so many books in my house but those were definitely great ones!