Have you ever wondered how to make laminated bookmarks? It's relatively easy especially if you have all the right equipment.
If you don't have a laminator you might want to consider getting one, I use mine often for protecting certain papers or making garden markers. I have that project in my new book, Garden Up Green.
But let's get back to these bookmarks because they are pure sweetness.
Supply List & Getting Started
- Scotch Laminator
- Laminating pouches
- Something to laminate for bookmarks
- Ribbon or twine
- Scissors and hole punch
It's pretty obvious that I am laminating my watercolor art to make these bookmarks. You could really create anything including using photographs or just take construction paper and cut shapes.
Once you have something together, insert your project into a laminating pouch. Then heat up your scotch machine so we can move onto the next step.
Laminate Your Project
When the blue light turns on the device is heated and ready to go. If you have never used one of these before I would recommend first doing a test sheet. This will give you an idea of how the machine works.
Insert your bookmark into the protective sleeve and load into the machine from the top and watch it slowly move through the device. It will come out from the bottom front and will need and will need to cool for a couple minutes.
Trim Your Bookmarks
This next step is an easy one as we simply trim around the edges of your bookmark. I used a sharp pair of scissors because I want to make sure I don't cut into my actual project.
At this point you can leave the bookmark as is and enjoy or add a few details like I have done.
Adding Little Details
The little details are a quick using a hole punch at the top and adding ribbon or twine. Just tie off with a simple knot and enjoy!
Encouraging goodness,
Carole West
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