Easy Laminated Themed Bookmarks

Do you have a favorite bookmark that you love using? I typically use whatever I have handy, whether it’s a receipt or a scrap of paper. But this past week, I decided to pull out the laminator and make a few custom bookmarks. With Canva, it’s easy to design and add your own phrases or Bible verses, and with a laminator, you can create the perfect bookmark in just a few minutes.

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Materials Needed:

• Scotch Laminating Machine
• Thermal laminating pouch
• Ribbon or tassel
• Design of your choice
• Scissors or cutting board
• Corner punch (optional)
• Hole punch

Directions:

• Create your design:
  • If you are designing from scratch, I suggest 2″x6″ for a standard bookmark size.
• Print your design front and back.
  • For my printer, I selected double-sided and 90% scale. You may have to experiment a bit to get your design to print the exact size.
• Cut your bookmark with scissors or a cutting board.

• If you have a corner punch, trim the corners to give the design rounded edges. (optional).
• Slide your paper design into the thermal pouch.

• Load the pouch into the back of the laminator.
  • Remember to wait for the machine to warm up. On my machine, it takes about 3 minutes, and a green READY button lights up.

• Wait 2-3 minutes for the pouch to go through the machine.
• Cut the laminated bookmark with scissors or a cutting board.

• Trim the laminated corners with your corner punch (optional).
• Punch a hole in the top for the tassel.
• Loop the tassel for the finished look.

• Share with a friend or use this bookmark in your book on your shelf.

Have you ever used a laminator? What do you plan to create with your machine?