Looking for a fun book-related craft project for your child? Here's how to make Google Eyed Bookmarks in 10 easy steps!
You will need
- Some coloured card or construction paper
- A ruler
- A pencil (an eraser is handy too)
- Glue stick
- A pen (or you could use Craft Googly Eyes and glue them on)
| Step 1. Measure out three 5cmx5cm squares in an L-shape in the corner of your card. |
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| Step 2. Cut out around the edges. |
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| Step 3. Turn your L shape like this. |
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| Step 4. Take one corner of the right hand square and fold it diagonally towards the point to make a triangle. |
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| Step 5. Do the same on the other side. |
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| Step 6. Now fold the right hand triangle down left towards the edge. |
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| Step 7. Put some glue onto the top of the folded down section. |
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| Step 8. Fold the left hand triangle onto the glued section and press down firmly. |
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| Step 9. Draw some googley eyes and if you want to add smile, nose, eyebrows and other features feel free! |
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| Step 10. Tuck your new bookmark over the page you want to mark in your book! |
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Related: 4 fun book crafts for kids
Original idea from Different Solutions facebook page
Did you try making our Google Eyed Bookmarks? Tell us how you got on in the comments below.
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About the Author: Jill Holtz
Jill is one of the co-founders of Mykidstime and a mum of 2 girls
