Looking for some fun craft ideas for kids? Crafting is the best way to get relaxed while doing something useful, such as making bookmarks.
To make your reading more interesting for your kids and you, consider making these fun DIY bookmarks. From animals to monsters to quotes, these bookmarks are a fun way to return to the page.
Encourage reading and give fun rewards with these DIY bookmarks. Your kids will love them!
Here are 10 Creative DIY Bookmark-Making Ideas that kids can make, use, and even give as gifts.
1.Easter Bunny Bookmarks
Don’t you think bunnies are cute?? So, how about making a bunny bookmark? To make this cute, adorable bunny bookmark, you need a paperclip, a bunny, an Easter egg sketch drawn onto the paper, and finally, a thread. Start with a glue. Glue the bunny sketch onto the paperclip and attach it to the Easter egg with a thread. Tutorial/Source: redtedart.com
2. Dainty Daisy Bookmark
If you love crochet, then this daisy flower bookmark is for you. The material you need is some colored worsted weight yarn, a G hook. Check this step-by-step DIY Bookmark Making Idea, which will help you make the right crochet bookmark easily. Tutorial/Source: daisycottagedesigns.net
3. Easy Bookmarks Using Craft Sticks
Trust me, these are so easy to make that you could even involve your kids. Start by coloring popsicle sticks with your choice of design and shape. Do not hesitate to use some ribbons, sequins, or other embellishments to make it more fun. Tutorial/Source: redtedart.com
4. DIY Bookmark Using Recycled Cardboard And Artwork
If you have some pieces of cardboard, old artwork, PVA glue, and ribbon, then what would you make out of them? An amazing bookmark, right?? For this, I suggest you take recycled cardboard pieces, preferably thin ones, and cut them into hearts of different sizes. Once done, now stick these heart shapes onto the old art sheets and attach them to the ribbon with the PVA glue.Tutorial/Source: redtedart.com
5. Harry Potter Bookmarks
I was a big fan of Harry Potter movies and novels. I remember finishing one of its novels by staying awake one night. This bookmark is for Harry Potter lovers out there.
You may not get these bookmarks in the store, so how about making them at home? Specific colors are used for each house.
- For the Slytherine Bookmark – Green and Grey
- For the Hufflepuff Bookmark – Yellow and Black
- For the Gryffindor Bookmark – Maroon and Yellow
- For the Ravenclaw Bookmark – Blue and Grey
For further step-by-step tutorials, follow this guide. Tutorial/Source: redtedart.com
6. Bookmarks Inspired From Your Favorite Books
What better way to make bookmarks than making bookmarks of your favorite books or magazines? When you buy books at bookstores, they sometimes give you promotional bookmarks, but making one on your own is a much better idea.
Please select your favorite image, quote, or cover of the book, scan it, and print it. Glue it on a colored cardstock sheet to achieve the desired outcome. It’s so simple, right? You could just attach a ribbon to it as usual to give the final touch. Don’t you think it’s a fun DIY bookmark project to work with the kids? You can keep them occupied for many hours. Tutorial/Source: redtedart.com
7. Watercolor Leaf Bookmarks
Making bookmarks is an excellent way to use paper, black glue, and watercolors. To do this, draw a template on the right watercolor sketchbook, outline it with black glue, and paint it in the colors of your choice.
To make it more interesting, you can also make a tiny little matching acorn and tie or glue it to the leaf with the help of a thread or a yarn, and you are done. Tutorial/Source: redtedart.com
8. Mindful Bookmarks
Do you like quotes?? Then how about carrying these quotes with you in the form of bookmarks?? You only need to cut a cardstock paper and doodle your favorite quotes. Later, color them with sketch pens or Sharpies. Then punch a hole, attach a ribbon or a woolen strand to the bookmark, and you’re done. Tutorial/Source: www.redtedart.com
9. Black Glue Art Shark & Seahorse Bookmarks
This is a unique handmade bookmark project. It’s also eye-catching and colorful. It’s a fun kids’ craft with painting, other art, and glue. All you have to do is take a white paper or a cardstock, draw the template of a shark, seahorse, or any other creature you like, and cut it out. To make it look good, outline it with black glue. Then paint the insides with watercolors to give a final touch to it. Tutorial/Source: redtedart.com
10. Origami Ghosts Bookmark
Origami is fun. Have you tried any origami projects? Then try this origami ghost bookmark. But this ghost is the cutest one. These little ghosts can be made with one square sheet of paper and will be perfect for bookmarking your horror reads.
You can follow this guide for detailed steps. Tutorial/Source: redtedart.com
We hope you enjoyed this collection of easy Creative DIY Bookmark-Making Ideas.
