I love reading, but sometimes I forget to keep track of page numbers. I am sure people who love reading books can relate to this.
Holding your place with something handmade can make the experience of picking up a book and flipping through the pages even more special. These bookmark making ideas make fun crafts for kids and also super cute gifts for them to pass out to friends at school.
1. Beautiful Paperclip Bookmarks
This one is my favorite as it looks beautiful yet is very easy to make DIY Bookmarks. You hardly need any expensive material to make them. You can kick start this project with ribbons and colorful paper clips. Just take a small piece of ribbon and tie it around one end of the paperclip, and you are good to go.
Tutorial/Source: alteredtoperfection.blogspot.com
2. DIY Button Bookmark
This is another paper click bookmark. Like the ribbons in the above bookmark, this one could be made with one simple replacement—buttons!
If you have cute buttons at home, then what are you waiting for ? Start with as many cute buttons as you wish, and then use the right ones you think would be perfect for a bookmark and stick it to the paper clip with the help of a tape. Who is going to make these simple, cute bottom bookmarks today?? Tutorial/Source: www.iheartnaptime.net
3. Toys turned into bookmarks
Many kids have a habit of keeping their old toys for years and years. You can teach your kids how to recycle old toys to make this creative DIY bookmarks at home.
All you need to do is cut old toys in half. If you have any dolls or animal-shaped toys they, they will work great. Then just stick a paperclip on one end to use it as a creative DIY bookmark. Now, you don’t have to throw old toys to waste, just like that. Tutorial/Source: mywhiteidea.blogspot.com.es
4. Color Palette Bookmark
In this DIY bookmark project, you can use color palettes. So, if you have some color palettes lying around in your room, why don’t you convert them into classy bookmarks?
Start by picking a color palette of your choice, and cut small shapes like hearts and stars between the color shades (you could even use the shape punching machine). Now punch a small hole on the top and tie a thread to give it a finishing touch as a holder. Follow this project for step by step instructions. Tutorial/Source: daisy-pickers.tumblr.com
5. Heart Shaped Felt Bookmark
Who does not love a heart? It’s a sign of love. Now, let’s spread this sign on your books, too. This DIY Bookmark project is simple and cute.
The required material is a felt sheet and thread. Start with a red felt sheet and cut two hearts out of it. Now, stitch them both together, but remember to leave one side open to use it as a corner bookmark. And that’s it. Tutorial/Source: wakeandwhimsy.wordpress.com
6. Creative Jewelry Bookmarks
This one is for all the girls out there who love using jewelry. With just a couple of easy steps, you can turn your old jewelry into this beautiful bookmark.
You can use your broken bracelet, an old pendant, or anything suitable. All you have to do is take some decorative material like sheer or fancy ribbons and glue these pieces of old jewelry to them. I love it so much, and I am sure your creative being must have loved it too. Tutorial/Source: kerli.buzznet.com
7. Cups and Tea Bags Bookmarks
I don’t enjoy coffee much, but the moment I saw these cute cup bookmarks, I decided to feature this DIY bookmarks project here for you. Don’t you think these are cute? Well, this bookmark is for all those tea and coffee lovers who are also reading enthusiasts.
It is really fun to make. For the material, you would need craft papers, a piece of thread, and a tube of glue. All you need to do is cut some craft papers into teacup shapes. Then, wrap a thread and a small piece of paper around one corner of a thread like a tea bag. Stick the other end of the thread to the teacup, and it’s done already. Tutorial/Source: genuinemudpie.ca
8. Butterfly Shaped Creative ‘Read Me’ bookmarks
This one is very unique. If you use bright, colorful papers, it will look more bright. To make this elegant paper butterfly bookmark, you would need patterned cardstock, or just a paper ripped out of a magazine, white paper, and thin ribbons.
Here are the steps: take the patterned paper and cut it into the shape of a butterfly. Stick a white paper onto it, which is also cut into the same shape but smaller. Then, punch a hole in the top and tie a long ribbon to be placed in the book. If you wish to try it, check out this tutorial on how to create a paper bookmark. Tutorial/Source: www.etsy.com
9. A Cute Dress Bookmark
Trust me, you can make this bookmark in less than one hour. It’s super easy to make. Take a fabric, draw a dress onto it, and cut it out. Then, take a thread and sew it along the edges to give it a nice finish. And turn this into a cute bookmark. Tutorial/Source: amorascrafts.blogspot.com.br
10. Easy Paper Heart Shaped Bookmark
Hearts are everywhere. This is another heart-shaped bookmark. It is completely made with paper. The only thing you will need is glue to keep it all together.
Start with white paper and cut the heart shape to the desired size. Draw a smaller heart on the patterned paper and cut it out. Then, attach these both together with the help of glue, but only on two sides so that you can use it as a corner bookmark. Tutorial/Source: craftandcreativity.com
11. Bookmarks With RE-PURPOSED Calendars
What do you do with your old calendars? Throw them in the dustbin? When new year approaches, many of us have the habit of discarding the calendars of the previous years. But do you think old calendars are useful for making some crafty things? These bookmarks are one such example.
To make fun and creative DIY Bookmarks, all you have to do is choose the right artwork, cut it into the shape of a bookmark, and tie a string around it. It’s that simple. You can make as many as you like for yourself or just make a bunch of them and give them away as New Year’s presents to your friends and family.
12. Free Printable Bookmarks that You Can Color
When there are printables, it’s extremely easy. First, print out these bookmarks with sketches or doodles. Then, color them the way you wish. For those who like coloring, this might be a perfect activity—it doesn’t just give you satisfaction but also a vibrant and gorgeous bookmark for your book collection. I think it’s a perfect DIY craft activity for kids. What do you think?
Tutorial/Source: bydawnnicole.com
13. Book corners with color papers
Now, there is another way to make DIY corner bookmarks by yourself. These DIY Bookmarks are so much fun to make. Start by folding colored papers into corner bookmarks and just jazz it up with a funny little command or a simple quote. This how-to make a bookmark tutorial can surely help you make one. Tutorial/Source: sketchjones.bigcartel.com
14. Funny Bookmarks With Googly Eyes
Googly eyes make anything look fun if used properly. So, let’s use them to make this bookmark. See what colored paper, googly eyes, and scissors can do together? This is a super cool, funny-face bookmark.
Cut the colored paper into rectangular shapes and a long nose like a la Pinocchio style. Then, for the finishing touch, it’s time to add some googly eyes to it. And that’s it, you are done, my friend. Later, if you wish, then you can decorate it further. How about adding horns to these funny little bookmark creatures? More creative, right?? Tutorial/Source: dumpaday.com
15. Felt Monster Bookmark
Since heart-shaped felt bookmarks are already trending, let’s do some extra experimentation here. Will you try making this monster-shaped bookmark in a different color?
For this bookmark-making idea, you need two different colored felt sheets, which must be cut according to the shape you need and then stitched together. You can follow the tutorial at the link below for more step-by-step instructions. Tutorial/Source: wakeandwhimsy.wordpress.com
16. Owl Shaped Bookmarks
If your favorite bird is an owl, then you would love to try these DIY bookmarks. To make this bookmark, you must take a template of an owl sitting on a branch and cut various color papers into the shape. Then, glue them all together, but remember to leave the uppermost layers half open so you can place them in the half-read books accordingly. For more detailed instructions, check this bookmark tutorial. Tutorial/Source: gidetvidere.blogspot.no
17. Cute Cat Bookmarks
Now, this one is for cat lovers. If you like cats, then this bookmark is a must-have for you. You will need colored paper, some Sharpies, and a pair of scissors. Start by cutting the colored paper into a rectangle on the three sides and two triangles on the top resembling cat ears. Now it’s time to draw a cat with two paws on it. Once done, start cutting out these paws, leaving one side still attached to the bookmark, enabling it to be placed inside the book perfectly. And that’s all. Your handmade bookmark is ready. Tutorial/Source: diycandy.com
18. Tie bookmark
Do you wish to give your book a formal look? Then try this bookmark shaped like a tie. To make this tie-shaped bookmark, you need four thin strips of paper, preferably in two colors. Place these paper strips one over the other, as shown in the picture and the tutorial. Once you are done, stick it to keep everything intact, and add a thread on the top to give it a complete look of the tie. Tutorial/Source: krokotak.com
19. Easy Tassel Bookmark
Tassel bookmarks look pretty. Try creating one at home using this tutorial. Start with a piece of paper and cut it out into a basic rectangular bookmark. You can also use patterned cardstock or magazine cutouts for the same. Then punch a hole on one side of this bookmark and attach it to a tassel made with thin wool or yarn. For more detailed steps, check this tutorial.
20. Easy Paper Bookmark
This easy-to-make paper bookmark is a savior for those who forget the page number. All you need to do is, take a solid colored cardstock paper and place your sticky notes on it. Then, add some washi tape or ribbon as a handle on the top to finish it. The extra special thing about this DIY bookmark is that you can now take notes while reading the book. Isn’t it awesome? Tutorial/Source: pinterest.com
21. Cute mustache bookmark
I love this cute little mustache bookmark because its handy and chic. Making this DIY bookmark is simple; only requires a square paper that needs to be folded into a triangular shape, big enough to place it into the corner of the pages of your book, and a mustache template that should be glued onto the upper part of the triangular bookmark
And thats all, you’re done. Tutorial/Source: diytutorialslizzy.blogspot.com
22. Ice-cream bookmark
If you are like me and love carrying many books on summer vacation, then you will love making this simple ice cream bookmark.
Making this pretty ice cream-shaped bookmark is not a big task. All you need is cardstock paper, a pair of scissors, some glue, Sharpies, a quote of your choice, and last but not least, a popsicle stick.
Start by cutting the cardstock paper into the shape of a popsicle, and if you wish, you can also color it. Then glue a nice quote to write on it, and stick it to an ice cream stick. You can make this as a handmade birthday gift to kids who love reading books.
Tutorial/Source: lisastorms.typepad.com
23. A long hand Bookmark
You can increase your kids’ reading habits by teaching them how to make a bookmark with a cute little face and long hands like this one. The best part is that it doesn’t require a lot of time and effort to make. The material you need is cardstock paper, some colored sketch pens or colored paper, and scissors.
To make this DIY Bookmarks project more interesting, you can draw these little men in different expressions, color them up. It would be best if you cut the hands in such a way that they can be placed over the paper while the rest of the torso of these little men stay behind, while the face shows up. Tutorial/Source: www.pinterest.com
24. Pompom Bookmarks
There are so many DIY pompom projects all over the internet. Who doesn’t love pompoms? These little furry balls of yarn or wool are great for DIY craft projects. In this project, you will learn how to use them to make great bookmarks. These pompom bookmarks are really cute, can be made easily, and come in many colors.
Check out this tutorial, which shows you the step-by-step process of making a beautiful pompom bookmark from wool, yarn, or a leather sole! Tutorial/Source: projektila.blogspot.in
25. One More Pompom Bookmark
This is another easy-to-make multi-colored woolen pompom DIY bookmark. Trust me, it looks gorgeous in books. All you have to do is take multi-colored wool and twist it around a fork to the size you want. Here is a tutorial on how to make pom poms if you wish to check it out.
Once you are done, tie the knot in the center of the fork, pull out the wool, which should now look like a bundled bow tie, and cut them off at both ends. You could use a longer thread to tie the pompom, which can come to the bottom of the book when you place it in the middle of the pages. Tutorial/Source: pinterest.com
26. Hello Friend Handmade Bookmark
This one is like the little Mr. Long Hand bookmark shown above, but only more elaborate with the details of the body and torso.
Take a cardstock paper and draw a little figure of a human on it, be it a boy or a girl. Color it up and separate the hands from the torso and the rest of the body, so you can clip on the bookmark with the hands, as shown in the picture. Tutorial/Source: www.etsy.com
27. Cute monster DIY bookmarks
I love corner bookmarks, as they are easy to make and of great use. These bookmark-making ideas are fun, and you can customize them the way you want. For people who like corner bookmarks like me, you might want to make these cute little monster bookmarks.
Now I tell you what you need: cardstock paper in different patterns, plain white paper to draw teeth, and googly eyes. Start by making a normal triangular corner bookmark, as mentioned in the mustache bookmark in an earlier project, but only on patterned paper, and then stick the eyes and teeth onto it. For detailed step-by-step instructions on how to make a bookmark, check this tutorial.
Tutorial/Source: tallystreasury.com
28. Bowtie Bookmark
If you had a paper clip and some fabric or ribbon, what would you do? How about creating a little magical bookmark? This is an easy project that you can make when you don’t have a lot of time but want a great outcome.
Start with some fabric, make it into a bow tie, and stick it to a large-sized paper clip. And you are done! Now, while reading, you can bookmark your pages with these cute DIY Bookmarks. One more tip: if you have more time to create a bunch of bookmarks, then wrap these in a little box, and who knows? It could be a perfect DIY gift for your book-reading friend. Tutorial/Source: www.lefrufru.com
29. One More PomPom Bookmark
It’s super cute, fluffy, and colorful. You can further customize and decorate this bookmark design the way you want. Tutorial/Source: easyartandcraftideas
30. Heart Shaped DIY Bookmarks
Paperclips are great for remembering page numbers, but they look boring. How about making them look more attractive with some twists?
Utilizing your time, you could make this adorable little heart-shaped bookmark. All you need to do is reshape the wire of the paperclip into a tiny heart, which you could clip onto the pages of the book. Tutorial/Source: howaboutorange.blogspot.in
31. A Bookmark Reminds of Coffee
This DIY Bookmarks project is for coffee lovers. To make this bookmark, you will need handmade cardstock paper in two colors, preferably a template of a coffee cup (which you can easily draw on paper) and a few wires to replicate the hot fumes of the beverage. For more steps, you can follow this tutorial. Tutorial/Source: pinterest.com
We hope you enjoy these fun DIY bookmark-making ideas and will try some of them.
