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Using a variety of beads and thin hemp cord, you can can create book thongs. Simply put beads on each end of the cord. Tie off each end so the beads don’t slide off or up and down the length of the cord. You can watch the YouTube video for directions. Or here are written instructions.
This is a great craft to do as a bookmark program or as part of a beading program. Flat ribbon or skinny waxed cord works best.
These are super cute. And a great way to hold your page. You could do a bunch of variations on this, too: Zombify them. Make robots.
Paper Clip Bookmarks
paperclips and a wide variety of foam shapes and stickers. You can also use a variety of scrapbooking supplies for this project. You want to use something strong and sturdy for the top so regular paper won’t do. At a minimum, you can put stickers or decorations on thin pieces of cardboard and glue. This is a great way to re-use old cereal boxes and turn it into a recycled craft. You could also have teens make Fimo beads using clay to put at the top. Or decoupage old Scrabble tiles and glue them on. Again, the creativity is limitless on this.
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Filed under: Bookmarks, Creativity, Programming, Programs, Teen Programming
About Karen Jensen, MLS
Karen Jensen has been a Teen Services Librarian for almost 32 years. She created TLT in 2011 and is the co-editor of The Whole Library Handbook: Teen Services with Heather Booth (ALA Editions, 2014).
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Karen says
Love these ideas! Especially the photobooth bookmarks!
Kym says
I have a date open early January and I need a program to fill it. I think it'll be this one.