**I originally created these bookmarks in November of 2019 and shared them to the School Librarian's Workshop facebook page. After an overwhelmingly warm and positive response, I decided to create a shared google folder with all the finished bookmarks and directions with a template for making more! Feel free to print what you need. If you create a series we don't have yet, you can share it with me and I will add it to the folder for everyone to use!
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You will need: - Series Boxes (Keep them from your own book orders or your local bookstore might have some!) - A Heavy Duty Paper Trimmer (If you don't have one, check the teacher work room.) Directions:
1) Dismantle the series box by pulling it apart or cutting along an undecorated or short side. 2) Use the paper cutter to remove the decorated front and back of the box and any sides that you would like to use. 3) Place one side of the box (right side up, facing you) up against the top of the paper cutter and flush with the blade. 3) Use the ruler on the paper cutter to decide how many bookmarks you'd like to make. You can take the width and divide it by 3 or 4 and see what values you come up with. I like mine to be at least 1.5 inches and I was able to get 3-4 bookmarks from the front of the boxes and 2 from the sides. **You can also just 'guess' since all the bookmarks don't have to be exactly the same width! 4) Lift the blade handle and move the box piece you're working with over 1.5 inches (or the width you decided on). Pull down to cut. 5) Repeat the steps until all your bookmarks are cut out. Recycle any scraps. 6) Place the bookmarks in a container at the circulation desk for students. This was a quick and easy project, and the bookmarks were claimed within days by students! |
AuthorTerra Hazen is a middle school Library and Media Specialist in Petaluma, California. She loves trying new things and sharing ideas with colleagues! ArchivesCategories |