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  • From "DIY Crafts"
    episode DIC-168
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    Bookmarks that kids make themselves spark an interest in reading.

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    Figure A

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    Figure B

    Crafter Bobbi Connor explains how to make easy bookmarks from comics, construction paper and glitter.

    Materials:

    Construction paper
    Comics
    Scissors
    White glue
    Clear Con-Tact&$174; paper

    1. Have kids select their favorite comic strip. The strip will determine the size of the bookmark.

    2. Cut out the comic, or have the kids do it.

    3. Cut a piece of construction paper the same size as the comic.

    4. Attach the comic to the construction paper with white glue.

    5. Cut a piece of clear Con-Tact paper wider and more than twice the width of the comic. Peel away the backing on the Con-Tact paper, and place the comic upside down on top of the Con-Tact paper. Fold the Con-Tact paper over the back of the comic, with the comic sandwiched between the folded Con-Tact paper (figure A).

    6. Trim away excess Con-Tact paper all around (figure B).

    Variation:

    • Make swirls on construction paper with white glue. Or have kids write their names with glue. Sprinkle glitter over the glue, and let dry. Cut out a rectangular bookmark.

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