Modern Leather Bookmark

My son recently started reading chapter books!  I love that he is reading so much and enjoying it.  However he doesn't always finish a book in a sitting anymore so he has discovered the need for bookmarks.  Paper bookmarks are ok, but tend to fall out easily, so I told him that a paper clip was a good alternative bookmark because it won't fall out easily.  After showing him this trick, I had the idea to add a little modern flare to my own paperclip to create a beautiful and fun, metallic touched, modern leather bookmark.  I really love how these turned out and I can't wait to use them.  Keep reading to learn how to make your own modern leather bookmark.

A big thank you to Elmer's for making today's post possible.  All opinions are mine.

To create your own Modern Leather Bookmark, you will need:

• Elmer's Craft Bond Glue
• Leather Scraps
• Paint Pen, craft paint or permanent marker (I used silver and gold)
• Scissors
• Large Paper Clip (mine were gold)

You will begin by cutting your leather scrap into a fun modern shape.  I cut mine into triangles and then angled the bottom a bit.

I looped the small end of the leather scrap through the paper clip and then used a dab of Elmer's Craft Bond glue to secure the leather together.

I held it together for about a minute and the leather bonded to itself.

Then I used a paint pen to color in a portion of the leather shape.

And without a lot of work, time, effort or cost, I ended up with really cute and fun modern bookmarks!  I love how the touch of metallic contrasts to the warm leather.  It makes these unique, elegant and modern.  And without a metallic touch, these are the perfect leather bookmarks for any man in your life who likes to read!

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