Making paper bookmarks is a fun and practical craft that offers so many benefits. This page has links to articles and tutorials showing bookmark ideas with paper.
One reason to make DIY paper bookmarks is that the crafter is allowed to showcase their personal style through creative expression. Some crafters prefer minimalist designs, others like intricate patterns, and others enjoy vibrant colors.
Materials
Materials like card stock, which is heavier and more sturdy than regular paper, makes a bookmark that is strong and will last longer.
Scrapbook paper comes in so many designs, offering a chance to begin the bookmark with a colorful pattern.
Stickers and other embellishments like buttons, ribbons, and lace can be used to create unique pieces.
Glue will be necessary to make paper bookmarks along with scissors.
Reusing materials such as packaging cardboard, old gift wrap or paper scraps not only reduces waste but also saves money.
Transforming these items into bookmarks is a sustainable way to repurpose materials that might otherwise be discarded.
Reasons to make bookmarks
Handmade bookmarks make charming and personalized gifts. They are perfect for book lovers and can be tailored to suit any occasion or individual preference.
Adding elements like tassels, beads, or personalized messages make them special.
Making bookmarks can be a calming, meditative process. The act of designing a crafting project provides a creative outlet that can help reduce stress and promote mindfulness.
Beyond their beauty, bookmarks serve the practical purpose of marking the place in a book. Using sturdy materials like card stock ensures they are durable and long lasting.
Bookmarks can even be laminated for added protection.
Making bookmarks is an excellent activity for all ages. It’s simple enough for children to enjoy, bringing out their creativity and giving them a chance to practice their fine motor skills, while also being engaging for adults.
For bookmarks designs especially for kids to create, check out our kids' bookmark page.
Families can bond over this shared activity, creating lasting memories for everyone involved.
Scroll down this page to find many bookmark ideas that are sure to entice you. Try it! Bookmarks are fun to make and you can let your creativity run wild!
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Make these fun bookworm paper bookmarks for kids with this simple tutorial using scrapbook paper or basic colored construction paper.
Our Wabi Sabi Life
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You'll need colored paper strips (which you can cut yourself), glue and scissors to make colorful, pretty bookmarks.
Kidspot
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Creating a braided paper bookmark is a fun and simple craft project that adds a personal touch to your reading experience. Here’s a step-by-step guide.
Three Musketiers
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Such a pretty bookmark idea! Make bookmarks with butterfly paper punch and this tutorial.
Creative Khadija
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With these instructions simply fold scrapbook paper into a corner bookmark.
Cranial Hiccups
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Here are your step-by-step instructions, plus a free template for making your very own corner bookmark with cardboard, cardstock, scrapbook paper, or any other medium of your choice.
Kim Pepper Blog
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Using the free bookmark template, cut out bookmark shapes from card stock paper and attach scrapbook paper or pages from old books; embellish with lace or twine.
Domestically Blissful
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Kids will enjoy creating their own bookmarks! This is a simple bookmark idea using card stock and items for decorating, such as stickers, dried flowers, markers, construction paper, etc.
Kid Kubby
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Even kids can make these bookmarks with some supplies you probably already have on hand.
Somewhat Simple
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Making these small, sweet heart paper bookmarks is simple with scrapbook paper and a few other suplies.
The Quirky Crafting Shmoogle Bean
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These bookmarks are super easy to make! You can personalize them with your favorite colors, fun paper styles, and cute embellishments.
Home Crafts By Ali
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When scrapbooking or cardmaking, do you have alphabet stickers left over? Here is a cute idea for using up these stickers.
Sum Of Their Stories
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Magnetic bookmarks wrap around the top or side of the book pages. Learn more about them and how to make them.
Make Something Mondays
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Cut a few bookmarks for kids to decorate or give as a gift for Mother's Day.
Home Crafts By Ali
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With these step-by-step instructions, kids can make bookmarks with items you already have around the house or pick up at a dollar store.
Kidburgh
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Construction paper and googly eyes are all that is needed to make monster bookmarks.
One Little Project
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Here is a fun activity for kids! This tutorial shows how to make colorful and unique origami bookmarks to keep the kids entertained for hours. Basic supplies such as construction or scrapbook paper, tape, stickers and a few other supplies are all that you need.
Kids Acticity Zone
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With scrapbook paper, make some bookmarks that just slide on one of the corners of the book with these instructions.
Make Something Mondays
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Use a Cricut Maker to create DIY paper bookmarks for back-to-school or they make great party favors.
DIY Danielle
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Learn how to use any paper you have at home along with this free corner bookmark template to create a corner bookmark.
The Country Chic Cottage
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Older kids and tweens will enjoy making these beautiful flower bookmarks for themself to put in their book. Adults will like them too!
Moms & Crafters
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To create this bookmark, simply gather some paper, scissors and yarn to make a recycled paper bookmark to use in your favorite book!
Play Street Museum
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This blogger shows how to turn paper scraps into fun, simple bookmarks.
Sparking Wisdom
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This straightforward bookmark is crafted using scrapbook paper, pocket protectors, and sequins to create a beautiful and sparkling placeholder. They are perfect for gifting!
Gathering Beauty
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This bookmark project can basically be made with recycled material, making it the perfect craft to entertain kids on rainy, snowy or I'm bored days.
Buggy and Buddy
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This bookmark has a faux stained glass look, which makes it pretty and colorful.
Darcy and Brian
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With these step-by-step instructions, learn how to make a woven bookmark using just one long strip of paper.
Make-Origami
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