Things You'll Need:
- 2 colors stock paper or poster board
- Scissors
- Markers
- Glue
- Laminating pouches (non-heat)
- Printer or drawing paper
- DMC floss
- Hole punch
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Step 1
Print or draw a dog on any scrap of paper. It should be no more than 2 inches by 6 inches, or whatever the size of your bookmark. Cut out the dog to make a stencil.
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Step 2
Trace the dog stencil onto stock paper or poster board, and cut it out.
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Step 3
Draw features or designs on the dog, if you wish, with markers. Decorate with any other medium you like at this point.
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Step 4
Cut a piece of poster board to 2 inches by 6 inches, then glue the dog onto it.
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Step 5
Personalize the bookmark by adding a quote. message or more decoration.
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Step 6
Open a laminating pouch and carefully slide the finished bookmark inside. Smooth out the laminate, then trim the excess.
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Step 1
Cut at least four strands of DMC floss to the same length. Cut one strand so that it is 3 inches longer than the other four strands.
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Step 2
Gather all five strands together and fold them in half. Make sure that the long piece has the same amount of excess hanging from both ends.
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Step 3
Hold onto the bunch while pulling the loop of the long strand out 2 inches. Tie the bunch in a knot as close to the fold as is possible.
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Step 4
Use the hole punch to make a hole near the top of the bookmark. Slide the long loop of the tassel through the hole, then pull the tassel through the loop.
