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Origami Bookmark

Never lose your place again with these crazy critter origami bookmarks!

 

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  • Step 1Begin with a piece of paper around 12-15cm square. You can create this by cutting out a square from an A4 sheet of paper. Adult supervision is recommended when using scissors. Fold your square in half to create a triangle.
  • Step 2Fold your square in half to create a triangle.
  • Step 3Fold the right side point up to meet the top point and crease.
  • Step 4Fold the left hand point up to meet the top point and crease.
  • Step 5Unfold these two creases so you are back to the original triangle.
  • Step 6Fold the top point of the triangle down to meet the bottom edge and crease.
  • Step 7Bend the right side point up and over the top straight edge. Fold and tuck it down into the pocket.
  • Step 8Repeat on with the left hand point, tucking it down inside as you did with the right side.
  • Step 9Turn your origami bookmark into a critter by adding some wiggle eyes…
  • Step 10And some teeth!
  • Step 11Your crazy critter origami bookmark is now ready to use!

Materials used in this activity

Crayola Washable Broad Line Markers Deskpack - Pack of 32
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Product Code: 10186
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Product Code: 10817
EACH $13.19 (inc GST) $11.99 (ex GST)
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Product Code: 10897
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Economy Origami Paper - Pack of 72
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Product Code: 11031
EACH $32.99 (inc GST) $29.99 (ex GST)
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CleverPatch Cover Paper - White - A4 - Pack of 250
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Product Code: 16142
EACH $21.99 (inc GST) $19.99 (ex GST)
8 or more $17.59 (inc GST) $15.99 (ex GST)          
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CleverPatch Triangular Coloured Markers - Pack of 10
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Product Code: 16232
EACH $9.89 (inc GST) $8.99 (ex GST)
15 or more $7.91 (inc GST) $7.19 (ex GST)          
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Product Code: 17914
EACH $12.86 (inc GST) $11.69 (ex GST)
3 or more $10.66 (inc GST) $9.69 (ex GST)          
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CleverPatch Coloured Pencils - Pack of 12
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Product Code: 20770
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