Looking for a fun detail to add to your place settings or gifts? This customized mini flag is the perfect project for you! Make one and stick it in a potted plant for a friend, or make several and use them to mark your guests place at the dinner table. There are countless ways you can use this fun and easy DIY.

Difficulty level: Beginner
Time to complete: 10 Minutes
Age range: 8 and Up

Things you’ll need:
Wire
Old Book Pages
Jute
Hot glue gun and glue stick
Acrylic paint
Paintbrush
Scissors
Stencil

Things to do:
1. Start by tearing out a page from an old book and folding it in half. Crease the fold with a paper folder to create a crisp line.

2. Cut a skinny triangle out of the folded page. The cuts should be straight, but the shape doesn’t have to be perfect.

3. Cut a 6-inch piece of wire and attach the triangle to the top using hot glue.



4. Use your stencil and paint to write a letter on the flag. Press the stencil down firmly and use minimal paint to achieve a clean line.

5. Cut a short piece of jute and tie a bow.

6. Use hot glue to attach the bow underneath the paper flag.