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I loved this bookmark idea from Martha Stewart. My kids are always pulling out my bookmarks. Lucie finds this terribly amusing. I don’t. So when Martha claims this bookmark will stay put, I hope she’s right.

This is a great craft to make with your kids. Have them pick out the paper and cut it into strips. Make several if you’re like me and are reading many books at once.

Directions to make Martha’s Stay Put Bookmark:

1. Laminate a strip of decorative paper, leaving an inch on each side. Thick wrapping paper, a strip from a postcard or greeting cord, or even an ad from a magazine would work.
2. Round the corners with a corner punch.
3. Punch a 1/8-inch hole on each end.
4. Cut 2 pieces of thick elastic cord. Cord like this come in either black or white and can be found at any craft, fabric or beading store.
5. Thread one end of each cord through one hole, and tie ends in a knot. Repeat on opposite end.
6. Use one elastic cord to mark your page, and wrap the other around the entire book to secure it.

Directions and photo courtesy of Martha Stewart Living magazine.

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