Enhancing your reading experience doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. With a little imagination and a few household items, you can create beautiful, personalized bookmarks.
Here’s a simple DIY guide that’ll show you how to create elegant bookmarks using transparent tape and dried leaves.
Preparations:
You’ll need:
1. Dry plant or tree leaves (Maple leaves or Ginkgo Bilbao leaves are excellent choices for their distinct shapes and sizes. Ensure to dry these leaves in a book for several days beforehand.)
2. Optional: Colored paper tapes or colored papers.
3. Clear, transparent tape.
But, why dry the leaves first?
Here’s why: Dry leaves prevent mold and mildew since damp conditions favor their growth. Drying leaves will also preserve their natural color and texture. Fresh leaves often wilt and discolor over time.
Lastly, since leaves are organic, they decay. Drying slows down decay, preserving your bookmark’s lifespan.
How to make the bookmark with household clear tape?
The materials ready, here’s how: Lay your dried leaf flat on one sticky side of the clear tape. Carefully align another piece of tape, sticky side down, on top. Seal the sides thoroughly. For an added touch, decorate the top and bottom of your bookmark with colored tapes.
And, voila! You now have an artistic, earthy bookmark. This project is delightfully simple, quick, and gives you uniquely beautiful bookmarks that bring a piece of nature to your reading time. Remember, there’s no limit to your creativity. Mix and match different leaves or add extra elements to make it truly yours. Enjoy crafting!
