All you need is some colored worsted weight yarn, a g hook and this step by. In this video tutorial, the author will be showing you how to make your very own homemade book weight using a few inexpensive house hold products. Bookmark printing custom printed bookmarks in matte or. Two categories were used to assess the strength of duct tape constructions. Save this activity for a rainy day and then curl up with a good book when youre finished. String and knot embroidery floss through the punched hole. But did you ever imagine that it can be used for making a book cover. How to make simple duct tape bookmark corners youtube.
Cut two squares out of poster board or thick paper. Trim the top to make it even and trim up the sides so that all exposed sticky tape is gone. Put the second piece of duct tape on the other side of the triangle. When going through the latest stack of finished coloring pages, for instance, i found a couple of springtime pages that will look great made into bookmarks and tucked into easter cards for the grandparents.
This bookmark was made using a whale of a time printed duct. Open your book and put the weight on your book and it keeps it open so you can do other things and dont have constantly hold your book. Mar 05, 2020 how to make a bookmark out of clear tape. If you use a page thats colored by a kid, these also make great little handmade gifts to family and friends. Apr 21, 2020 we have two more fantastic corner bookmark ideas. Unroll a piece of duck tape thats a little longer than your cardboard. The entire procedure can be completed in about 10 minutes, and all you need is some uncoated lead shots, a bag of lentils, a. Whether youre making crafts with your kids, doing projects on your own, or just need a fast fix for a fallen hem, these ducttape ideas prove that this garage staple is your homes best friend. Our genuine leather bookmark allows you to comfortably grip a book with just one. Published by workman publishing, this hilarious collection of duct tape hints is available at your local bookstore or get it online right now by clicking to the duct tape pro shop.
The soft suede underside is easy on pages while the weighted ends keep your page without damage to delicate book spines. They are beautiful and perfect, and i hope to keep them clean and pristine for years to come. Make a super cheap book weight out of pennies and duct tape. We did not pay for this sponsorship and you do not need to use process street to get value from the course, we are just listed as a useful resource. I couldnt read many books without themso much better than the phone or a tube of toothpaste holding the pages down. Lay one piece of duct tape sticky side up on your work surface. Might be a good gift to make for mothers day or fathers day. How to make a duct tape bookmark method 1 making a traditional bookmark. In this fun and quick creative home life diy we take a simple envelope corner add some duct tape and create a cute cheap book mark. Upcycle any old piece of cardstock weight paper into a bookmark that features your favorite passages from your favorite books. Make book covers and bookmarks part 18 of 18 click through to watch this video on while youre stuck at home, make the most of your time by learning a new language, skill, or even train for a remotework job with our new premium online courses. How to make a 35cent weighted bookmark how annoying is it when you are trying to keep a recipe book open when youre trying to follow a recipe and the book keeps snapping shut.
Bookmarks are a fun and colorful way to not only hold your place in a book but to also advertise a product or business. Previously made duct tape backpacks frequently suffered from adhesive failure around shoulder straps. Place the open side of the triangle on the edge of the tape. When it was released in 2007 it instantly become a. Make a super cheap book weight out of coins and duct tape. If your a fan of minions then you will love this origami bookmark idea. Flexibility of duct tape crafts teen services underground. Book weight and fabric bookmark tutorial diy pencil case. When i moved i packed the 2 i had but then i couldnt find them, so i bought 2 for myself and 1 for a friend who also likes to read. While duct tape can be a pricier craft supply, ive found several bundled rolls for a really reasonable price point on amazon.
Duct tape crafting expert sophie maletsky and her friend frankie. Duct tape is versatile and can be used for anything. Dec 12, 2015 learn how to craft a diy bookmark using duck tape brand duct tape in this easy craft tutorial from diy and lifestyle youtuber laurdiy. Start with some cardboard or thicker construction paper and then get to work. This is how you make those really cute corner bookmarks. Throw together your own book weight with some pennies and some duct tape to keep it open at all times.
Cut and fold duct tape to create a rectangle shaped bookmark in desired size. Children enjoy making their own bookmarks to use and give away. A bookmark that you have already have around the house makes a handy template. Lay the cardboard on the strip of tape, and with your fingers, rub it smooth, removing any air bubbles. Also if your looking for something different you might want to try a duct tape bookmark. Throw together your own book weight with some coins and some duct tape to keep it open at. From home repairs to home accessories the uses for this durable tape stretch as wide as you can imagine. Aug 24, 2011 smaller books have the annoying habit of snapping shut if you dont hold the pages down with your hands. Design a personalized bookmark to slip inside a book youre giving as a gift, or simply give a set of bookmarks alone as a gift.
Nov 18, 2014 rip off a second complimenting color piece of duct tape, and lay it on top of the first piece of tape, sticky sides together. Make a basic cardstock bookmark template and go all the way, using your creativity to create shapes, letters, sizes or abstract designs for your bookmarks. If you would like a tutorial for anything comment in the comments below. Smaller books have the annoying habit of snapping shut if you dont hold the pages down with your hands. If youre looking for a solution to keeping your books open during a read, you might have considered using a book weight. Do you want a bookmark that will be sturdy enough for prolonged use, yet pretty and personal. Corner bookmarks kids will love the inspiration edit. Hold books open with a gentle touch using our supple brown leather weighted bookmark. It not only holds your place but it can also hold the exact line you left off at. Our 2 x 6 bookmarks can be printed on a variety of cover stocks but we recommend using the 12pt cover high gloss c1s to really make them stand out or the 16pt for really sturdy bookmarks. Whether youre making crafts with your kids, doing projects on your own, or just need a fast fix for a fallen hem, these duct tape ideas prove that this garage staple is your homes best friend. From organizing supplies in office and craft room, to pretty instant gift wraps or making bookmarks to garden markers.
Idea for diybook weightsand, rice, or beans made to look like a. How to make professor umbridges duct tape bow bookmark. Carefully place one piece over another so both sides of the bookmark will have the design. North shore news terry peters the duct tape book will find a home in both school and public libraries where it will have a broad appeal with creative kids and teens. Creative duct tape parker pen to write a personal message first measure about 6 to 7 long duct tape and cut two pieces. Heres another diy video that incorporates that box of washi tape you may have. These quick duct tape tassel bookmarks will fit the bill perfectly. Duct duck duct tape duck tub stopper by shesparticular in duct tape 1 58 3.
The original duct tape halloween book is jam packed with over 101 massively creative duct tape costumes ideas for year round fun and the miscellaneous wackiness that youve come to expect from the duct tape guys. She told me why dont i lend the bookmarks along with the books. If you would like to order anything you can email me at. After covering old, torn book weights i mean 25 or 30 years old with pretty duct tape, i decided to take the leap and buy new ones. Oct 17, 2016 i also had notebooks to decorate if the duct tape was too difficult for younger kids or if i ran out of book boxes and the kids and teens soon discovered that those could also be decorated with the duct tape. The librarys friends of the library might even help with purchase of duct tape and some labor and would benifit.
If you, like me, are a big reader, you may have between one and five books going at once, on various subject matters, both fiction and nonfiction, both paper and ebook. Put a hole using a hole puncher about 12 from the top of the bookmark and place a colourful cloth ribbon through the hole. Dec 11, 2012 the kids even made duct tape flip flops last summer. Carefully cover the duct tape strip with another one. In duct tape marketing, renowned small business marketing guru john jantsch shows you how to develop and execute a marketing plan that will give your business the life and longevity you knew you could have when you made that decision to go out on your own. Other options include any sort of cardweight paper and your own adhesive. Or how about when youre trying to follow instructions in a crafting book and the book wont stay open. This is a fun, easy diy for kids, teens and adults. When a backpack is lifted, it experiences a force which is greater than the resting weight. Paper bookmarks can be fun to make but these duck tape bookmarks are a fun and quirky idea which i love. Duct tape marketing is the small business marketing road map a collection of proven tools and tactics woven together in a stepbystep marketing system that shows small business owners exactly what to do to market and grow their businesses. Our fourth duct tape book, the jumbo duct tape book is a massive 464 pages of duct tape wit and wisdom wisdom subject to change without notice.
Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. Learn how to craft a diy corner bookmark using duck tape brand duct tape in this easy craft tutorial from diy and lifestyle youtuber laurdiy. Duct tape can account for some really chic bookmarks, based on how classy your imagination can run. This coloring book page bookmark looks especially nice when made. Book weight and fabric bookmark tutorial mom of 5 trying to survive. Our genuine leather bookmark allows you to comfortably grip a book with just one hand. How to make a duct tape book cover bookmaking wonderhowto. Even if you dont love reading, you probably have to read paper books or m.
A humorous look at the many uses for duct tape, from taping the mailbox shut to avoid unwanted junk mail. Art nouveau book weight mothers day gift, flowers multicolor page holder, floral fabric and steel paperweight pattern weight for her your place to buy and sell all things handmade art nouveau book weight mothers day gift, flowers multicolor page holder, floral fabric and steel see more. A ripped paperback or a gawdy comic book can live on as your new favorite bookmark. Diy duct tape ideas make simple crafts craftionary. Throw together your own book weight with some coins and some duct tape to keep it. You dont want duct tape sticking to the pages of your book. Process street is a sponsor of the duct tape marketing system and is mentioned in the course.
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