How to Make Paperclip Bookmarks

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Pin ItArticle EditDiscussFor a quick but adorable way to mark your page in your favorite novel, fashion together a paperclip bookmark. Sure, you can just slide a large paperclip to save your page but that’s no fun. You can make your paperclip bookmark fun and purposeful all in about 10 minutes.

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Making a Button Paperclip Bookmark1Create a bookmark with a button. Use heavy duty glue to affix the button to the top of the paperclip.

2Completely cover the top of the paperclip with the button. Re-think using overly large buttons that may be too bulky.

Consider using two buttons so you have a decoration on both sides of the paperclip.

3Affix the button to the area opposite from where the bookmark will mark the page.

4Remove any stickpin on the back of a button if there is one. You don’t want the recipient to get stuck!

Making a Ribbon Paperclip Bookmark1Design a bookmark with ribbon This is one of the easiest and quickest bookmarks to create.

2Cut approximately 2 inches/5cm of ribbon. The ribbon will be attached to the end of the paperclip and provide quick page retrieval access.

3Slide the ribbon through the bottom of one paperclip. Make sure the paperclip ends are on the opposite side from where it will be slid onto the page.

4Place one or two small dabs of glue on the inside of the ribbon and fold ribbon together. Hold the ribbon for a few minutes until the glue has dried.

Making a Laminated Photo or Text Paperclip Bookmark1Make a bookmark using a laminate photo or text. As with the button, you may want to use two photos, back to back to create a balanced design.

2Line up the photos with the top portion of the paperclip. Be sure the photos are the exact same size and not too big where they overwhelm the paperclip.

3Add a small amount of glue to the back of each photo and place over the top of the paperclip. Press and hold together until the adhered.

4Finished.

Edit TipsConsider who will receive the paperclip bookmarks. Are they for a teacher or a friend, or are you making them for yourself? The recipient's tastes may dictate the end design.Evaluate your supplies. If you need to make these bookmarks on the fly, check your craft drawer or surroundings for supplies you have on hand to make the bookmark. Items like ribbon, buttons, photos and even small toys will do the trick.

Consider making a set of bookmarks and giving them out as gifts. Purchase a wide variety of colors and give one or two bookmarks in each color.Use a thick fabric for your ribbon so the glue doesn’t bleed through to the other side.Before you use any original artwork, buttons or photos, make sure it’s okay with the owner (for example, you don’t want to use the last mass card from your grandmother’s funeral without your mother’s permission).

Edit Things You'll NeedLarge sized paper clips, preferably the colored plastic ones

Adornments (see above)Glue gun or a tube of Super Glue (if you can glue the item be sure you hold it steady and allow dry time before use)

Sharp scissors for cutting ribbon or photos

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