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Macaroni Made: Back to School Bookmarks

Made with recycled cereal boxes!

By Aimee Falso September 18, 2014
Inspire a love of reading this school year with specially-made bookmarks that use "leftovers" from breakfast.

Materials
  • Cardboard cereal, cookie or cracker boxes
  • Scissors
  • Hole punch
  • Yarn
  • Stickers and stamps to use for decorating
Directions
  1. For each bookmark, cut a piece of cardboard approximately 6" long by 2" wide
  2. Cut a piece of yarn for each bookmark, approximately 10" long
  3. Punch a hole in the top center of each bookmark
  4. Decorate plain cardboard side with stickers and stamps
  5. Feed the piece of yarn through hole and tie knot to hold in place
Use your bookmark to track your progress in your favorite book!