Fall Leaves Embossed Paper Book Mark This bookmark makes a wonderful gift for the friend who loves to read or use it yourself in your favorite book!  You'll want to make several for gifts and for yourself!   Materials Needed: Decorative Paper (a 12” x 12” page will make 8 bookmarks)    Cardstock (coordinating or contrasting with the paper)    Ruler and Scissors or Paper Trimmer    Light Box    Brass stencil    Embossing tool    Fine grit sandpaper    Chalk    Cotton swab    Glue stick    Small hole punch    Thin ribbon    Fine-tipped marker   Directions: 1. Cut your decorative paper to 6” x 3” 2. Cut your cardstock to 5” x 2” 3. Place your stencil on your illuminated light box and place the cardstock face down on top of the stencil. Use the embossing tool to trace around the inside edges of the designs on the stencil. 4. After all embossing is completed, use a small square of sandpaper to lightly sand the top edges of the embossed areas. 5. Use the cotton swab to lightly brush chalk over the sanded areas – the chalk will highlight these areas. 6. Trim the edges of the cardstock with decorative scissors, if desired. 6. Glue the cardstock to the paper – be sure to leave room at the top for the ribbon. 7. Punch two small holes, approximately 1” apart and insert the ribbon and tie with a square knot. 8. Decorate with a fine-tipped marker, if desired.