Fast and Easy Corner Bookmark

Hey, everyone!  It's Kristine with you again today, and I've got a quick craft for all the book lovers out there.  I'm sure you've probably seen that video going around Facebook of the bookmark made from the corner of an envelope and washi tape?  Well, I wanted to make one that was a little more sturdy and a little more "me" than that.  So armed with a few tools and an unlined 4x6 index card, I came up with this!  What do you think?

The whole thing came together in about 20 minutes.  Now that's my kind of craft!

First up, turn your 4x6 unlined index card (or piece of cardstock, whichever you prefer) on its corner and draw a 45 degree angle so that the diagonal part is about 3 inches long.

Next, draw horizontal and vertical lines to create a square.  Extend them to the edges of the card. (The pencil lines are pretty light in this photo, but you should be able to see them if you click and expand.)

Now, cut off the diagonal part and the large rectangle to the upper right. 

Score very lightly along the two sides of the square that still have pencil marks.  Then fold the two rectangles backward away from the triangle.

Once all the pieces are folded up flat, carefully trim off everything hanging below the bottom of the triangle.  I used my craft knife and a metal ruler, but you could use scissors, too.

Turn the triangle over so that the flaps are facing up.  Fold one flap down and put adhesive on it (I used a roller adhesive and went all around the edges.  Then stick the top flap down on top of it. 

You should have a 3-layer triangle now that has an opening between the front and the first flap.

All that's left to do now is decorate it and start using it!  I stamped the Book Club set from Sweet Stamp Shop with Memento ink and colored the images with Spectrum Noir alcohol markers.  And boom, that's it!  20 minutes, start to finish, and I have a really cute bookmark.  These would be super easy to make as gifts or party favors!

Thanks for stopping by today!  Please feel free to leave a comment or question down below and I'll be sure to get back to you!  Happy reading!