ODDLY YOURSTHE 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.
At a glance
- About 15 minutes
- Clean spare paper or thin card
- Pencil or a broad marker
One step. Then the next.
Check each step as you go1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Choose one repeating mark.
Draw dots, waves, stripes or a simple shape on your paper. Leave enough space to see each mark clearly.
4. 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.
5. Put it to use.
Use the bookmark in your own book. Skip ribbons, clips, glue or bulky decorations that could damage pages.