Projects - Mermaid Bookmark (The Tail of Emily Windsnap)

    SUPPLIES:
    - blue and green cardstock
    - white cardstock
    - beige foam sheet or yellow cardstock
    - markers
    - ribbon
    - glitter pen
    - yarn
    - double-sided tape or glue
    - Some sample supplies are pictured in pic 1

    INSTRUCTIONS:

    1. Cut white or blue cardstock to dimensions of a bookmark. You can use template found in the mermaid bookmark PDF file (pic 2)

    2. Cut foam (or yellow cardstock) into the shape of a mermaid’s head, shoulders and arms. You can use template found in the mermaid bookmark PDF file. (pic 3)

    3. Cut blue or green cardstock in shape of fin. (use template found in the mermaid bookmark PDF file)

    4. Glue or tape foam piece to bookmark. * (pic 4)

    5. Glue or tape to bookmark below foam. * (pic 4)

    6. Use yarn for hair OR color hair in with markers. (pic 5)

    7. Decorate with ribbon and glitter. (pic 5)

    *Make sure glue and decorations dry before using bookmark in a book. If using tape, make sure there are no exposed surfaces of tape that could damage book.
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