20+ Handmade Bookmark Ideas
Handmade and printable bookmarks that both book-loving adults and children will appreciate!

Oftentimes, the biggest dilemma of a voracious reader is how to mark where they left off when they are forced to put that book down. Why not make them something to help?
This collection of 20+ Handmade Bookmark Ideas is sure to get you started. There are projects here that are perfect for any book and any reader. Make plenty of these fun and easy-to-make bookmarks just in case they decide to start a new book.
Bookmarks are a great gift to make when you need something small and quick. You can make a collection of these DIY bookmark ideas in no time at all. This fun bacon design is a free printable bookmark, so all you have to do is print him out and attach small squares of a magnetic sheet. Then he's ready to give!
PLUS! Check out our newest page, How to Make Bookmarks + 25 DIY Bookmark Ideas, to learn all you need to know when making your own handmade bookmarks.
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Mixed Media DIY Bookmark Ideas

Create bookmarks with an array of materials with these mixed media bookmarks. Learn how to make bookmarks with a wide variety of mediums with this bookmark craft.
Mixed media crafts are so fun because you can mix a variety of supplies to create something truly unique. Have a blast with paper, ribbon, twine, glitter, paint, spray mists, and more! You can perfectly customize these DIY bookmarks for any occasion, person, or book.
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Easy Origami Bookmarks

Origami is a fun and easy paper folding technique. These origami bookmark ideas come together quickly and easily, so you will be able to make plenty for any occasion. These bookmarks are particularly fun because they slip over the corner of the page.
Perfect for those readers who love to dog-ear the corner of the page, these corner bookmarks will save those pages from creases. You can adapt these projects to any occasion, so keep this idea in mind.
Need more paper crafting inspiration, especially for the kids? This collection of 32 Free Printable Paper Dolls and Other Printable Paper Crafts
Bookmark Recycled Crafts

Keep the kids busy on a rainy day with these simple handmade bookmark crafts made with materials around the house. Teach the kids about recycling while you make a wonderful bookmark for their favorite books.
Have them make a few extra to send as small gifts to family and friends. The recipients are sure to love the thoughtfulness that went into them.
Find handmade bookmark ideas and much more in our collection of 26 Book Page Crafts + Free Faux Vintage Printable Book Pages
Free Printable Bookmarks

These easy DIY bookmarks could not be easier—or cuter! Simply print them on card stock, cut them out, add a few finishing touches, and you are done.
From sweet woodland creatures to a pickle and a smiling piece of bacon, there are sure to be bookmarks here for any reader. These free printables even make great gifts for the teachers in your life.
You can't beat the benefit of ease and these paper crafts are the simplest and most fun crafts ever. Check out: 21 Easy Paper Crafts for Kids
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mulberrygalprinces s
Aug 19, 2017
This is a marvelous book. You think a book mark is a book mark. You have paper or maybe crochet types. But there's more than just paper. I saw at least four I want to make just flipping thru this. The feather one is first on my list. I know a few people will get one tucked into their Christmas card.

nataliegrace
Sep 23, 2016
I love these gorgeous bookmarks! I bet these bookmarks will inspire me to read more.

KathrynAllison
Sep 23, 2016
These bookmarks are so cute! I usually just use a random scrap of paper, but these projects have inspired me to step up my game!

KLC
Jun 02, 2016
The only thing I dislike about this collection is how to narrow down which bookmarks I want. So many pretty and fun options.

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