Magnetic Bookmark Tutorial

Hi everyone!

Magnetic bookmarks are my favorite gift to give to my friends, so I thought I would make this my first tutorial.

Here's what you'll need:

• Card stock 
• Decorative paper (I like to use chiyogami or washi paper)
• Thin magnets (you can use an old refrigerator magnet or buy them at an office supply or craft store)
• Laminating self-seal paper (optional)
• Xyron sticker maker or glue stick
• Ruler
• Cutting board
• Craft knife
• Bone folder

Step 1- Cut:

• Cut card stock into 1 1/8 by 3 1/4 inches
• Cut decorative paper into 1 by 1 1/2 inches
• Cut magnets 1/2 by 3/4 inches (you need 2 per bookmark)
• Cut laminated self seal paper into 2 by 4 inches (optional)

(I like to cut several sets at once, as you can see in the picture!)

Step 2- Assemble:

• Fold card stock in half (use a bone folder to get a clean crease)
• Glue the decorative paper onto one side of the folded card stock (to add adhesive to the decorative paper use your Xyron machine or a glue stick)
• Glue the magnets to the inside of the bookmark about 1/8 of an inch from the edge (if your magnets have an adhesive backing, peel off the backing and place the magnets; if not, run them through your Xyron machine or use a glue stick)

Step 3 (Optional)- Laminate for a professional look:

• Peel off the backing of the laminated paper and place the front of the bookmark on the stick side of the laminated paper, leaving a little around on all sides. Then wrap the remaining portion of the laminated paper around the back of the bookmark, while the bookmark is closed.
• Open the bookmark and trim off excess lamination.

Now your bookmarks are finished!

I hope you enjoyed this tutorial!

Best wishes,

Zaineb