This "you light up my life" bookmark craft is perfect for getting kids in the holiday spirit, as they'll be able to create meaningful keepsakes that can last long after the holidays have gone!
‘Tis the season for crafting! With Christmas fast approaching, why not get a jumpstart on your holiday prep with a fun and festive project?
This fingerprint lights bookmark craft is perfect for getting kids in the holiday spirit, as they’ll be able to create meaningful keepsakes that can last long after the holidays have gone.
Adding an extra touch to the holiday season doesn’t have to be complicated. If you’re looking for a fun, creative craft idea that your kids can make and gift, look no further than this thumbprint holiday bookmark tutorial from us!
This unique craft project allows kids to not only customize their pieces using actual fingerprints as the design, BUT they can gift them afterwards as well!
Not only is it easy to assemble with just a few supplies from around the house – like paper, an ink pad, scissors and clear contact paper – but it also gives your children the chance to show their personality while making something meaningful.
Plus this keepsake will surely bring back fond memories every time the lucky receiver sees it! Get ready to be inspired by this unique DIY project that adds festive cheer in no time at all.
Read on for instructions on how to make your very own fingerprint “you light up my life” bookmarks with our free provided printable!
Craft Supplies:
- Bookmark Printable – on our landing page
- White Cardstock Paper
- Scissors
- Washable Ink Pads
- Baby Wipes
- Clear Contact Paper
- Hole Punch
- Ribbon/String
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Directions:
- First things first – print out the provided printable and use scissors to cut out the four shapes.
- Discard excess paper.
- Next, open your ink pad up.
- Place your thumb {or index finger} on the ink pad, then on one of the bookmarks, to give color to one of the lightbulb designs.
- Repeat the above step until all the lights are filled in. Do this step for EACH bookmark cutout.
- Use baby wipes to remove excess ink off of your fingers before washing hands completely at the sink. This step is VERY important so they don’t accidentally get extra ink or oil on the bookmarks.
- Next up – cut two equal sized piece of contact paper.
- Peel the backing off of one piece of contact paper and lay it down, sticky side up, on your work surface.
- Lay your four bookmark designs on top, leaving space between each one.
- Now peel the backing off the second piece of contact paper and carefully lay it on top of the first.
- Use your hand to make sure everything is sealed together and that no bubbles exist.
- When ready, use scissors to trim off the excess contact paper from around the edges.
- The last step is to hole punch a single hole at the top of each and thread/tie off some string through it.
- Now gift them away proudly {maybe with a new book or gift card to their favorite book store!}
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This "you light up my life" bookmark craft is perfect for getting kids in the holiday spirit, as they'll be able to create meaningful keepsakes that can last long after the holidays have gone!
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