How to Make Collage Bookmarks

Making bookmarks is a fun activity for kids and adults. Bookmark making can be quick and simple or more elaborate, but most bookmarks start with the same basics. One way to create a bookmark is with collage. Collage is a form of art that can be created quite simply, but is aesthetically pleasing and complex.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Card stock/poster board
• ruler
• Pencil
• Scissors
• Newspaper or magazine clippings
• Newspaper
• Mod Podge
• Foam brush or small paint brush
• Markers or colored pencils

1. 

   Trim the card stock or poster board down to 6 inches by 2 inches. You may adjust the size to your needs.

2. 

   Spread out newspaper on your work surface to protect it. Set your bookmark on top.

3. Arrange your collage pieces on the table in the way you'd like them to be on your bookmark. If you're using newspaper bits, tear them into small pieces--about the size of your thumb nail.

4. 

   Coat the one side of the bookmark in a thin layer of Mod Podge using the foam brush or paintbrush.

5. 

   Lay collage pieces on the bookmark. Overlap and don't worry if they hang off the edges; you can trim it later.

6. 

   Flip over and cover the other side, then trim any excess sticking out around the edges.

7. 

   Personalize the bookmark further, if you wish, by drawing designs, writing a name or quote, or tracing something onto it using markers or colored pencils. Make sure the paper is completely dry before trying to draw on it.

8. 

   Finish your bookmark by applying a thin top coat of Mod Podge. Allow the first side to dry before flipping it over to coat the other side.

Tips & Warnings

• Be careful not to pull up the edges of your collage pieces when drawing.
• Markers may bleed when coated with Mod Podge. If yours start to do so, quickly put a thin coat over the design and allow it to dry completely before adding a second coat.

Resources

• What is Mod Podge
• Bookmark Project using Acrylic
• Free Projects from Plaid