THE SMALL PROJECT JOURNAL / 07
Make a bookmark from a spare piece of paper.
Use clean spare paper or thin card and a pencil. Make a simple place marker for your own book without buying craft supplies.
- About 15 minutes
- Clean spare paper or thin card
- Pencil or a broad marker
Optional existing sample companion, separate from this project. The complete free instructions and printable checklist are on this page. No purchase or signup required.
MAKE A LITTLE PROGRESS
One step.
Then the next.
Follow the steps with materials you already have. The related sample is optional; no purchase is required.
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Choose a comfortable size.
Fold a clean piece of paper into a narrow strip, or use an existing card. Keep the paper thinner than the book pages can comfortably hold.
Try the fit.
Place the strip between two pages with a little showing above the book. Adjust the fold without forcing the spine or marking the book.
Choose one repeating mark.
Draw dots, waves, stripes or a simple shape on your paper. Leave enough space to see each mark clearly.
Add a small detail.
Write a short word or draw one larger shape at the top. Let any ink dry fully before putting it near a book.
Put it to use.
Use the bookmark in your own book. Skip ribbons, clips, glue or bulky decorations that could damage pages.
KEEP YOUR SMALL START CLOSE
Take the plan with you.
Keep the steps, supplies and your current checks in one text file. Print a checklist, or send the guide to someone you’d like to try it with.
Text file · No signup needed. Signed-in progress stays in your account; downloaded files are snapshots.