A Bookmark with Page Flags

Reading is one of my favorite pastimes and whenever there's a book, there has to be a bookmark to match.

Over the years, I've turned paper and cardboard from blah to TADA! to make my own bookmarks. Here, take a look:

This one is made from a bakery package that I laminated.

This one was cut out from a paper bag.

These were made from clothing tags.

I thought I'd make a different kind of bookmark this time.

The one that contains page flags or mini sticky notes attached to it.

I started with some simple materials: card stock, embroidery floss left over from a sewing project, page flags (from the dollar bin at the craft store), scissors, and craft punches.   

Cut the card stock to your preferred size, curve the corners and make a hole with craft punches.

String and tie the embroidery floss. You can use ribbon, twine or yarn if that's what you have.

Add some color using paint or pens.

Attach the page flags to the bookmark.

And here's a festive bookmark that can be used for books, notebooks, or planners...TADA!

If there's a passage in the book that I really love, I can mark it with the page flags. No pesky folded corners, underlines or highlights with a pen -- we get to keep the integrity of the book...TADA!

This craft is easy to make, practical to use, and a thoughtful gift for fellow book lovers. TADA!