Bookmark Crafts for Kids

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Kids won’t lose their place in their favorite book with a fun bookmark! They can make one or more of these bookmark crafts for kids!

Below, I’m featuring some clever ideas for bookmark crafts. These crafts can be adapted to fit any age group. There are many different styles for both boys and girls to create. 

These bookmark crafts feature favorite characters, favorite animals, seasonal icons, and more! The hard part will be choosing which one to do first. 

Bookmark Crafts for Kids

Here is a fantastic DIY monster bookmark craft for kids. This tutorial is complete with pictures, instructions, and a free printable template. Teaching with Children’s Books

Kids will love customizing these easy DIY owl corner bookmarks. Dress them up for holidays or for the season. Or, customize them in the style of a book character. Steam Powered Family

These easy popsicle stick monster bookmarks make great Halloween crafts for kids. With a variety of craft supplies, each of these bookmarks will be unique. Darcy and Brian

DIY finger painted bookmarks make pretty bookmarks for kids, but they also make great homemade gifts for loved ones. Swoodson Says

While this bottle cap elastic bookmark is designed to go along with The Trials of Apollo, it’s super easy to change it up to match your child’s favorite book. Artsy Fartsy Mama

The free printable unicorn template makes this unicorn bookmark a breeze for kids to make on their own. Natural Beach Living

As you prepare for back to school, this craft stick pencil bookmark is the perfect craft for your kids to do! Your child can even personalize it with her name! The Gingerbread House

A little origami goes a long way with these cat and mouse DIY corner bookmarks. Crafts by Ria

These easy ballerina corner bookmarks aren’t just for young dancers. They make great gifts for dance teachers, as well! Red Ted Art

Tweens and teens will love making these pom pom bookmarks. They’re a little more “grown up” than the others on this list. Childhood 101

Follow this mermaid bookmark DIY to create the perfect summertime bookmark! Kids can get really creative with this one! Red Ted Art

Fans of the movie Trolls (or fans of the troll dolls of my childhood) will love this Poppy troll corner bookmark based on Poppy Troll from the movie. The Inspiration Edit

For another movie-based idea, check out these Minion bookmarks. The arms hug the page to mark your child’s spot. The Best Ideas for Kids

This panda bookmark craft requires no special supplies making it super easy to do with a large group or as an individual project. Creative Family Fun

Kids of all ages can get pretty creative with these monster bookmarks. They’ll love how the monster’s big nose is the page marker! I Heart Crafty Things

The feather “hair” on these craft stick troll bookmarks makes them so cute! The Pinterested Parent

Follow this tutorial to learn how to turn some Japanese origami into a beautiful kimono origami bookmark. Castle View Academy

These cute hand-drawn animal bookmarks are so easy to make. And, if your kids balk at drawing their own, you can find free clipart to print out for them. Fun with Mama

Little ones will love posing for their very own Hang On! Bookmark. How Wee Learn

Origami hearts make great bookmarks. They can be made in many different colors. Childhood 101

Print the free templates to create animal bookmarks. You’ll find a template for a dog, a fox, and a panda. Red Ted Art

If you’ve got a good collection of washi tape in your craft space, your kids can make one-of-a-kind washi tape bookmarks. Typically Simple

Dye some bowtie pasta, and use them to create sweet butterfly bookmarks. Home Talk

Tissue paper and mod podge come together to make beautiful stained glass bookmarks. First Palette

These DIY confetti shaker bookmarks are a little advanced, but they’re worth the effort. The Confetti Bar

Must Have Resources:

When completing these crafts and activities at home, I find that the following resources are very helpful to have on hand. 

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