Bling it on! ||Paper feather bookmark for the bookworms||

Hello crafters!

Are you a bookworm? Do you have friends that loves reading? storybook, cookbook, comic, or even lecture notes! :P 

I love feathers. It's so light and gentle. But.....but it's way too flimsy for me to hold on (I admit i'm not gentle with things like these ok!) :(  So, I've researched up and down for an alternative for these feathers that is not as flimsy as the real ones. Then, I stumbled upon a whole stack of papers in my drawer and tried it out. 

It turned out GREAT! 

Here's how I did it! 

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Materials needed: 

Black regular A4 paper (80g) : Popular Bookstore (RM 2.90 per pack of 30's)

White cotton thread : DAISO (RM 5.30 per roll)

Gold glitter dust : Mr.DIY (RM0.90)

Feather Template

Double sided tape

Regular liquid glue

Scissors

Pen

Step 1:

Draw / print a template of your choice on an A4 sized paper.

There are million kinds of feather templates available online. If you're bad in drawing (like me :P), print them! Nobody would know aite! :P  

I've got mine from one of my FAVORITE and well known diy-er, lia griffith. Check her out for more amazing paper diy too!

Step 2:

Trace 2 sets of the same feather template onto the black color paper.

If you use a black paper like I did, try using a different colored pen for a much visible outline.

Step 3:

Snip it off! (be extra careful with the edges, you don't wanna have a retarded feather. :P)

Step 4:

Apply glue onto one side of one of the paper feather.

Step 5:

Place the thread onto the middle of the paper feather (acts as the feather quill).

Step 6:

Sandwich it with the second paper feather (gently press it to ensure it is secured).

Step 7:

Snip off the thread, leaving approximately 10 cm attached onto the paper feather.

HERE'S THE FUN PART!

Worried that the gold dust might get a little messy??

Place a piece of paper that is fold into half underneath your work place.

Use a double sided tape instead of a liquid glue to prevent sticky hands and messy table.




Step 8:

Tape it onto the 1/3 bottom of the paper feather and trim off the excess tape according to the outline.

Step 9:

Shower the double taped are with the gold glitter dust (ensure all parts are covered).

Dust off the excess gold glitter dust onto the paper underneath.

Fold the paper onto a shape of a funnel and pour it back into the container.

DONE!

Paper feather bookmark for the bookworms!

Customize them in different colors and shapes too!

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Now it's YOUR turn to create one of your OWN.

Don't forget to share your masterpieces with me by #crafycray or tag me @craftycray on your Instagram.

Enjoy crafting! <3