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Monster corner bookmarks

Folded paper bookmarks that hug the corner of a page, with a monster face that looks like it's chomping the book.

Monster corner bookmarks
LevelIntermediate
AgesAges 6 to 10
Time25 minutes
Cost$0 to $3

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How to make it

  1. Step 1: Fold a triangle
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    Fold a triangle

    Fold the square in half corner to corner. Point the long edge toward you.

  2. Step 2: Fold up the top flap
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    Fold up the top flap

    Fold the top layer of the top corner down to the long edge.

  3. Step 3: Fold the side corners
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    Fold the side corners

    Fold the left and right corners up to the top point. You'll have a small square.

  4. Step 4: Tuck the corners in
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    Tuck the corners in

    Unfold those side corners and tuck them into the pocket under the front flap. Now it's a little triangle pocket.

  5. Step 5: Make it a monster
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    Make it a monster

    Glue on white teeth along the flap edge, a red tongue inside, and big eyes on top.

  6. Step 6: Slide it on a page
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    Slide it on a page

    Slip it over the corner of a page. The monster bites the spot you left off.

Edie's tip

Make teeth from a zigzag strip. One cut makes a whole row.

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