Crafty Cat

Make i t with Craf y C at

Make it with Craf y C at

A NOTE FROM CRAFTY CAT

Winter is here and my favorite way to relax after crafting all day is to snuggle up with a blanket and a good book. When you have to take a break from reading, mark your spot with an origami book corner. This is a super easy craft that only take minutes to make.

As always, make sure you have permission from an adult before starting any craft project.

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TOOLS

Scissors

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Cut out the pattern above along the edge. Lay square on table as shown.

2. Fold bottom point to meet top point to make a triangle. 3. Turn triangle over.

4. Fold right point of triangle to top point. Repeat on the left side to make a square. 5. Unfold both folds made in step 4. You should have a triangle again.

6. Fold top point of top layer of paper down to meet bottom of triangle.

7. Repeat folds from step 4. You should have a square again.

8. Fold top right point down to meet the right corner. Repeat on left. Unfold both folds you just made. 10.Tuck the back flap inside the bookmark. Repeat on other side.

9. Create the ear by pushing the top point down and fold in on itself. Repeat with other side. 11. Grab a book and read—and don’t forget to use your new bookmark!