With this cool bookmark, you'll never loose your page in a book again! This bookmark is SO easy, and it takes only 30 seconds to make.

Steps

  1. First, turn a SQUARE piece of paper so that it looks like a diamond.
  2. Fold the top corner of the diamond across so it looks like a triangle.
  3. Crease the triangle by folding the triangle across. Unfold.
  4. Fold the two top corners of the triangle on the crease you just made. Your paper should now look like a diamond.
  5. Fold the two flaps up, so now your paper should have two flaps on the top of your diamond.
  6. Fold the flaps sideways, but NOT ALL THE WAY! It should now look like this:
  7. Fold the bottom corner up. Now make a rim around the hat by folding the excess paper up.
  8. Flip your paper over.
  9. Now fold the last corner up to the top of the hat.
  10. Flip your paper over.
  11. Slide your bookmark onto the upper corner of a page of a book and your all set!
  12. Enjoy your easy-use Samurai Hat Bookmark!

Tips

  • Instead of making your own square piece of paper, go to your local craft store and buy origami paper. It is a little heavier and works better.
  • Use paper that has different colors on each side for an added effect.

Things You'll Need

  • Paper
  • A book to use the bookmark on