Snowman Bookmarks

Activity, Grades 1-12, Winter, Seasonal, School Smart, Sunworks, Trait-Tex

Description

Mark a page in your favorite book or hang in on your tree for a festive decoration. These Snowmen are quick and easy to create.

Supplies Needed

School Smart® Beads 085773
School Smart® Glue 1353893
School Smart® Scissors 085007
School Smart® Pencil 084453
Sunworks Construction Paper 336373
Paper Punches 039423
Trait-Tex White Yarn 402616
Black Marker 085026
Ruler 081903

Instructions

1

Measure and cut a 2” x 5” rectangle from white paper for snowman. Cut a 2” circle and a 3/8” x 2-1/2” rectangle from bright blue paper for hat and hat brim. Cut a 1/2” x 3” rectangle and a 1/2” x 1” rectangle from red or green paper for scarf (Snip ends for fringe). Using a black marker, detail edges of hat and scarf pieces.

2

Using a ¼” hand punch, punch a circle from orange paper for nose. Using a 1/8” hand punch, punch 7 circles from black paper for eyes and mouth. Punch 3 hearts from hot pink paper. If a heart shaped punch is not available cut them out by hand or substitute a heart shaped stamp, sticker, or draw with marker.

3

Referring to photo, glue hat, hat brim, scarf, eyes, nose, and mouth on the 2” x 5” white rectangle. Glue 2 heart shapes on either side of mouth. Let dry.

4

Measure and Cut a 2” x 1-1/4” rectangle from light purple paper. Add snowflakes to each corner using a snowflake paper punch, stickers, or stamps. Glue the rectangle to the lower center of the bookmark as pictured. Write the words “I” and “Snow” on the rectangle as pictured. Glue the remaining heart between the two words.

5

Punch a hole in the center top of the hat, using the 1/8” circle hand punch. Put a small piece of tape around the ends of the yarn and twist into points. Thread yarn through hole and knot to secure. Thread beads on end of yarn. Knot ends to secure.