My newest creations that I want to share are Valentine bookmarks that I created for my students out of paint chips. Here is the original inspiration. And here and here are more ideas on bookmarks and other things you can do with paint chips.
These are really so easy that I am not going to post step by step pictures.
Here is what you do.
-Go to your local Walmart or hardware store and stock up on paint chips (get all different colors-the possibilities are endless with these so get a bunch...you may want to get them on several trips though).
-You can leave the paint chips long or you can cut them in half for a shorter bookmark.
-Using scrapbook punches and some markers, punch shapes down the paint chips. I varied the punch I was using plus the placement of the punch to make several different types. I also glued the pieces that punched out on other paint chips for a different look.
-Punch a hole in the top of each one.
-Using ribbon, slip both ends of ribbon through one side of the hole until you are left with a loop on one side and the ends on the other. Pull the ribbon ends through the ribbon loop tightly. You now have a bookmark.
Below are some pictures of the end product. The first picture shows you how I cut one in half to make two...I set it next to a whole one to show the different sizes. Since I have quite a few kids (and a lot are boys), I tried to do a bunch and will let the students pick the one they want to go along with their valentine.
