Even with all the digital books out there, many of us still love our hard-copy reads. Our children love them too, and it’s wonderful to cozy up together with a good book. And every good book needs a nice bookmark. So I thought I’d put the word out to blogger friends and find a bunch of them you can make–for all ages and tastes.
Paper Bookmarks
Origami
1- Use your pretty scrapbook paper to make these page-corner origami bookmarks. They’re sophisticated and simple.
Paint-Chip Cards
2- Upcycle expired paint-chip cards and accent with rubber stamps and a ribbon on top. See an idea here.
Washi Tape
3- Everything seems to look cuter with a little Washi tape on it. This project is perfect for most ages. Dress up a cardboard strip in a hurry, and this bookmark is perfect for personal use or to give as a gift.
4- These Washi-tape bookmarks are made with jumbo craft sticks. Decorate with the tape, drill a hole on top, and decorate with a tassle. So dang cute!
Instant Download Bookmarks
Ready to Color
5- Floral designs are a perfect complement to many books. Take a look at these fun options.
6- You know that adult coloring pages are a rage, but did you ever think of bookmarks for adults to color? Free printables are here for you.
Ready to Use
7- These punny corner bookmarks would be super fun for school-age kids. Use them to motivate readers. Download here.
Insect Bookmarks
Bookworms
8- These adorable bookworms are perfect for promoting reading fun! Use scrapbook paper, cut out circles, and assemble. Take a peek here.
Bumble Bees
9- Bee super creative with this cute bookmark that will survive bendy wear and tear because it’s made of sturdy foam paper.
10- The included template makes it impossible to make ugly bees. 🙂 There’s no reason not to bee happy when you have this bee-utiful bookmark.
Butterflies
11- I have a friend who would love these! From simple craft supplies to super cute, these butterfly bookmarks are fun!
12- More butterflies ready to fly off your page–but they won’t. They’ll hug the corners and be the perfect spot-save for you. See them here.
Ladybugs
13- Who can resist ladybugs? This is a fun bookmark project for kids. Using construction paper and a few craft supplies you likely already have on hand, make this simple project at home or at school.
14- These cute corner bookmarks might just fly off the page! They’re very adorable and will be a bright little addition to your bookmark collection.
Birds and Animals Bookmarks
Birds and Owls
15- These tweety felt birds are a cute accent to any book, but you may want to keep this craft to tweens and up.
16- Owls are so smart and stylish. They’re perfect for bookmarks. Make this cute one with these instructions.
Bears
17- Panda, polar, or brown–bears make bear-y cute bookmarks. Thank heavens for another free template that makes this project doable and fun.
Dogs
18- Pugs. Pugs and hugs. These bookmarks are cute for dog lovers. Template included.
Unicorns
19- Ok, unicorns aren’t real animals, but to some they are. 🙂 Add a fluffy yarn tail to a unicorn cardstock cutout, and you’ve got a clever bookmark to ride through the pages of your next reading adventure.
20- This cute unicorn is easy to do with a free printable pattern. Add all the sparkly fun, and this bookmark will make any girl smile.
Fabric Bookmarks
21- These no-sew upcycled bookmarks are perfect for all ages. Help your kids make them, or whip up a batch to give to your bookclub ladies. Make and embellish with fabric scraps you already have on hand.
22- These cute, double-sided fabric bookmarks whip up in a hurry. Use up your fabric scraps for a fun, handmade gift.
23- Fabric, button embellishments, and a paper clip are pretty much all you need for these fabric yo-yo bookmarks. Find instructions here.
Felt
24- This felt bookmark peeks above and below smaller books just as a monster should. A few stitches, and it’s ready to go.
Yarn Bookmark
25- Knitted hearts. So cute and perfect to show your love to someone or your love for books. See how to make them here.
Flower Bookmarks
26- These flower bookmarks really stand out since they’re made with pipe cleaners. Perfect for older kids.
27- Cheerful. Here are more flower bookmarks just begging to be made. I don’t think you can ever be too old to make and enjoy them.
Leather Bookmark
28- Personalize your leather bookmark any way you want. This article shows where you can get free leather and suggests multiple ways to make your bookmark, which will last . . . forever.
Beads and Ribbon Bookmark
29- I received a similar bookmark a few years ago for Christmas. I still have it and love it. At a glance, these bookmarks say “fancy.”
Bookmarks of Famous Movies
Harry Potter
30- Harry Potter fans will love this awesome sorting hat bookmark! Recommended for tweens and up. This craft takes a bit of skill.
31- Tweens and teens who love Harry Potter will love these Hogwarts house bookmarks. There’s a video plus written instructions to show you how to make them.
Baymax
32- Big Hero 6 fans rejoice! This fun bookmark will remind you of the movie. Make it here.
Avengers
33- The Avengers are readers too! Help your kids paint their favorite characters with these bookmarks.
Star Wars
34- Craft sticks make natural light-saber bookmarks. Paint and add a few dots, and you’re ready to fight for the reading universe! Click here to see.
Frozen
35- Olaf and Elsa never looked cuter! With a few simple supplies and the free template that’s included, you can help your child make these fun bookmarks.
Holiday Bookmarks
Valentine’s Day
36- These easy-peasy Valentine’s Day bookmarks would be cute to pass out to classmates or to accent a favorite book.
37- Do you have a cri-cut machine? These super-cute, detailed Valentine’s Day bookmarks are perfect to print and color. No one else will have anything so cute in their valentine box.
38- Knitted hearts. So cute and perfect to show your love to someone or your love for books. See how to make them here. We listed this idea twice so you can make it for Valentine’s Day too.
Halloween
39- Monsters, monsters everywhere . . . Of course they’re going to hide in your books! Making these monster bookmarks would be a festive activity for a school or home Halloween party. A free template and simple supplies make this bookmark craft a snap to do.
Easter
40- Bunnies hopping through the pages of your children’s books–or your books. You need these.
Mother’s Day and Father’s Day
41- What parent wouldn’t want one of these adorable footprint bookmarks from their child. Grandparents would swoon over them too, of course. They’re easy to do and cherished forever.
Religious Bookmarks
These are instant downloads to help you remember the books of scripture in order. Bible bookmarks are based on the King James Version.
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