How to Help a Child Make a Tie Bookmark for Dad

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This project is great for preschoolers and young, elementary-age children. Plus it provides Dad with a gift he can use for a long time.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Step 1

Draw a tie on a piece of paper. Make it about 5 or 6 inches long and 2 or 3 inches wide.
Step 2

Use a ruler to make the sides and bottom "V" of the tie. Design the top with slightly flared-out sides.
Step 3

Cut out the tie you have made.
Step 4

Have the child trace the tie onto a piece of tagboard.
Step 5

Assist the child in cutting out the tie.
Step 6

Help the child trace the tie onto the felt and cut it out. Do this twice so you have two pieces of felt.
Step 7

Dot the back of the felt with school glue and have the child press it onto the tagboard, carefully lining up the edges.
Step 8

Allow the glue to dry, then add some decorations to one side of the felt. Glue on some stars made of different-colored felt, sequins or other decorative items that are flat.
Step 9

Wrap the bookmark when it has dried. Consider giving Dad a book, as well, so he can use the bookmark right away.

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