Book Marker

by sunshiine in Craft > Paper

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Book Marker

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Here are a couple of quick and easy book markers you can make that will be perfect for school. Let me show you how easy it is! 

Supplies

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Small scraps of colored paper. A light weight card stock is perfect.
Paper clips.
Tooth picks.
Floppy disk. 
Marker.
Round metal from floppy for closure.
Magnet.


 

Tools

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Glue to glue paper and paper clips.
Needle nose pliers.
Scissors.
Knife.
Cardboard for work surface.
 

Making the Purse

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In the next few steps I will show how the purse is made. 

Floppy

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Carefully lift the black tab and remove it from the floppy disk.
There are many things you can use the remaining parts for; so be sure and save them. 
You will find a small piece of wire ( pictured on the black film ) that is good to use for making things, that I  will share in a different Instructable. 

 

Cut and Glue

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Place the black tab over a piece of colored paper.
Trim around it with the scissors.
Add glue to the back of the paper and glue it inside the black tab to cover the window.
Glue a small piece of the magnet on the inside cover of the black tab.
Glue the small metal circle (from the floppy to the other side).
Cut out a handle and glue it to the top of the purse.
I used a toothpick to apply the hot glue and it worked out great!
The glue sticks did not leave a discoloration on the paper. 

 

Paper Clips

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I forgot to take enough pictures of this part so I added these pictures afterwards so I don't want to confuse you. 
 
When  the paper, metal disk, and magnets are glued add the paper clips.
Glue the backside of the paper clips.
Write a name in the window section if you like, using the marker.
Next I will show how to make the hanger.

 

Hanger

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Repeat step 4 removing the black tab.
Using the tab for a guide, cut out a colored shape of paper to fit.
Glue it to the face of the black tab.
Using the pliers bend the wire in the shape of a hanger.
Glue it to the front of the black tab.
Glue the magnet and round disk on the inside of the book marker.
Finished! 

If I can do this anyone can, all you need to to is practice on a few and be careful not to damage the vinyl while bending the paper clip.

Sunshiine's Final Thoughts

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I am thrilled with these book markers. They will be a good addition to any gift and make great book markers!

In closing I would like to thank our instructables company, sponsors, authors, readers, and members; for making this community a great success! Many hours and hard work has been put into making this place the best DIY on the Internet. Have fun and thanks for stopping by!

Sunshiine