Hello friends! Today I’m rounding up some Easy DIY Bookmark Ideas that you can make at home. DIY Bookmarks are a smaller canvas to explore and try out new art techniques. It’s also a great idea to use up any excess paint you might have squeezed out onto your paint palette and don’t want to waste it.
What kind of paper can I use to make bookmarks?
For all of these DIY bookmark ideas, you want to use paper that has a bit of weight. Think cardstock or any kind of heavier paper. A 140lb watercolor paper is great for making bookmarks that you paint art onto. A super heavy 350lb paper makes a sturdy bookmark that won’t bend easily.
What size should bookmarks be?
DIY Bookmarks often measure 2.25 by 7 inches. You can make a shorter bookmark of 2 by 6 inches instead if that works better.
10+ DIY bookmark Ideas to make at home!
Today I am sharing 10 simple colorful DIY bookmark ideas that you can make at home.
Learn how to paint these Ganesha bookmarks using any watercolor cakes of your choice! Video included.
Watercolor Tree Bookmark:
These easy watercolor tree bookmarks are so colorful and relaxing to make. A 2 DIY Bookmark ideas at once!
Halloween Bookmarks
I love to include a stack of these halloween bookmarks printable next to the candy I put out on Halloween. So many kids love reading and always take one!
I also love these cute DIY bookmark ideas for Halloween by Creatively Beth! Such a punny quote for Halloween!
Galaxy Bookmarks
A fun experiment in color, these galaxy bookmark watercolor are a fun technique to try! Make 3 DIY bookmarks at once.
Valentine Bookmarks
A great class project, these Valentine bookmarks are fun to put together!
Bookmarks With Stamped Images
Skip the inky fingers and try stamping with markers to make these beautiful tulip bookmarks! Who says stamps are only for card making?
Rainbow Bookmark
Paint a beautiful rainbow bookmark using the Watercolor Salt Technique to create unique texture!
Felt Bookmarks
These felt bookmarks are so cozy, soft, and easy to make! You will want to run your fingers over this over and over again. The felt also makes for a super sturdy bookmark!
Watercolor Bookmarks
Have your kids grab a white crayon and then paint these Watercolor bookmarks with hidden messages of their choice!
Download these Bookmarks To Color, pull out your colored pencils or markers, and enjoy some relaxing coloring time!
Book Tracker Printable
Download and enjoy this Book Tracker Printable to keep in line with your reading goals!
Mixed Media Bookmarks
Pull out all of your leftover papers, embellishments, and pieces to make these Mixed media bookmarks
Superhero Bookmark
A DIY bookmark after my heart! This superhero bookmark is perfect for a super reader!
Heart Shaped Bookmark
Make something unique to mark your page like in this Heart Shaped Bookmarks video!
Winter Bookmark
Learn to paint a winter scene onto a bookmark during a snowy cold afternoon.
Printable bookmarks
And if you need more ideas I have 40+ FREE printable bookmarks that you can download and color! Print a bunch of these onto cardstock, pull out your favorite colored pencils, and enjoy!
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Conclusion: Why You Should Try These ideas for bookmark
If you find a blank sketchbook page daunting, try these easy DIY bookmark ideas- they are smaller in size, have a unique elongated rectangle canvas and are easy to complete in one setting. Bonus, you can carry your art around and use it to mark your page!
Hi I’m Smitha! I live in Minnesota with my husband and two daughters. You’ll always find me painting florals in my sketchbook. And I love the sheer joy of making something with just my hands! But my bigger love is capturing it all on camera Read more.
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