DIY: Stunning coffee stained bookmark
This easy-to-make coffee stained bookmark is perfect for all coffee lovers out there!
AUTHOR: MH MAKERSPACE

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Love curling up with a mug of coffee and a good book? Well, this unique homemade bookmark is right up your street! Show your love for coffee and reading with this interesting coffee stained bookmark that lends a warm touch to your book.

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MATERIALS NEEDED
- 1 no. Thick Cardstock Paper
- Pencil
- Measuring Scale
- Pair of Scissors
- Cup and Saucer (or any flat dish)Â
- Coffee Powder and Water
INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 1: Material Set-Up

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- Choose light, coloured card-stock sheets of your choice
- Choose earthy tones to complement the coffee-stain
- We went with a white card-stock sheet
STEP 2: Cut the Cardstock

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- Cut the cardstock sheet of length 15 cm and width 5 cm
STEP 3: Make the Coffee Paste

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- This works best with instant coffee powder
- Mix instant coffee powder with water in a flat saucer
- Consistency: medium thick paste.
- It takes just a couple of spoons of water. So, go slow while adding water.
STEP 4: Pattern and stain away

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- Place the bottom end of the cup in the coffee-water paste
- Lift the cup and place it on the bookmark
- You should get the impression of a cup-bottom on the card-stock sheet
- Pattern away various shapes and sizes of coffee stains!
- Allow bookmark to dry. Should take about 30 mins
- If the consistency is too thick, then the bookmark gets sticky. It might damage your books. So, watch out
- Test it before you start using it.
STEP 5: Coffee stained bookmarks are ready!

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These bookmarks are so easy to make with two of our favourite things- stationery and coffee! So pour yourself a fresh cup as you sit down to make this bookmark that definitely makes reading more fun!

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STYLING IDEAS
- These coffee-stained bookmarks can also double as some quirky, handcrafted gifting decor
- You can punch a hole through the bookmark and use it as gift tags.
- You could also pair them with a rustic, wildflower bouquet.
Innovative idea of bookmark with coffe stains . Impressive
Thank you so much. You should totally try it out !
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