It's a Card....It's a Bookmark!!

Tutorial Wednesday

at Bugaboo Stamps

I learned this little trick several years ago.  I made my own quick tutorial to share with you. Being a crafter, I assure you that you have everything that is needed to make this card/bookmark. After the recipient has read your card, they can gently tear off the attached bookmark and have a little keepsake.

Step 1:

Cut your cardstock 5 1/2" x 11"

Step 2.

Score paper at 4 1/4"

 Step 3.

Now score at 8 1/2"

 Step 4.

Using perforation tool, go down the 8 1/2" scoring line you just made.  NOTE:  You can use a piercing tool and punch holes down the 8 !/2" scoring line OR using a Xacto blade, make tiny slices off and on down the 8 1/2" scoring line)  

Step 5.

After perforating, fold with bone and put a good crease in it.  Fold it backwards and forward again, so it will be a little easier to tear/pull off.

 Step 6.

Make a nice, clean crease at the 4 1/4" score line.

 Step 7.

I tape or staple my ribbon to bookmark/tag area first, then tape my layers.

THAT'S IT!!! Put whatever you want on the front.  Fits into A2 size envelope. 

Tools and supplies needed....

11x 5 1/2" cardstock

Perforating tool (cuttlebug makes one, a piercing tool, or xacto knife)

Scoring tool (Scor-Pal, Martha Stewart scorer, your cutting tool may have a scoring area)

Bone (or way to make clean, crisp crease)

Your imagination for the front and bookmark area

Challenges:
Crafts and Me - Summertime
Paper Pretties - animal