How to Create a Bookmark

Choose the right paper. Select a sturdy type of paper, like cardstock, to serve as the base for your bookmark, and then pick out images or patterns to decorate it. Feel free to use craft paper or any other type of paper you prefer, and add as many different images as you like.

Cut the Paper. The size of your bookmark is entirely up to you. You can trim a piece of cardboard into compact bookmarks that are about 2.5 cm wide, or opt for a more traditional size of 5-8 cm in width. Avoid making the bookmark longer than 15 cm, as some books are about this size, and you certainly wouldn’t want your bookmark sticking out from both the top and bottom of the book.

Add Decorative Elements. Cut decorative paper or selected images to glue onto the cardboard. A simple way to personalize your craft is to cover the cardboard with textured paper or images cut from a magazine.

• Adding glitter or stickers is an easy way to make your bookmark stand out without much effort.
• Use a marker or pen to write your favorite words or quotes on the bookmark. You can also draw your own designs or add extra details to the glued images.
• Cut out magazine images and layer them onto the cardboard. You could also use your own photos.

Protect the Bookmark. To protect the paper from wear and tear, cover the bookmark with a protective layer. If possible, laminate it.

• If laminating isn’t an option, you can use tape on both sides of the bookmark.
• Consider using liquid craft glue, similar to epoxy glue, to coat both sides. Apply to one side, let it dry before applying to the other side.

Finish the Final Step. Use a hole punch to make a hole at the top of your bookmark. Cut a ribbon about 15-20 cm long and fold it in half. Thread the folded end through the hole, pull both ends through the loop, and tie a knot.

• Add more ribbons to introduce extra color to the bookmark.
• Decorate the ribbons with beads. Thread a few beads through the ends of both ribbon strands and tie a knot to secure them.
• Use a match or lighter to singe the cut ends of the ribbons to prevent fraying. The flame will melt the nylon threads and form a protective edge on the ribbons.

Choose Ribbon and Beads. Select a thin, flexible ribbon without any wire. The beads can be of any size or style, as long as the hole is large enough to thread the ribbon through. You may also add a decorative bead at the end of the ribbon strands for extra flair.

Cut the Ribbon. Using scissors, cut a piece of ribbon about 107 cm long. Use a match or lighter to gently melt the edges of the ribbon to prevent fraying.

Thread the Beads. Decorate the bottom of your bookmark with a cluster of beads. If you’re using a decorative bead, thread it in the middle of the ribbon, then fold the ribbon in half and continue threading beads onto both ends of the ribbon.

• If you’re not using a decorative bead, place a bead in the middle of the ribbon (thread one end through), fold the ribbon, and thread the remaining beads onto both ends to secure the first bead.
• Tie a knot just behind the last bead when you've finished threading.
• Leave about 25 cm of ribbon, then tie another knot at both ends. Add more beads to the top of the bookmark and tie a final knot to secure them.

Use the Bookmark. The folded section in the middle of the ribbon creates a loop. Slip the loop into the book so that one side of the ribbon marks the desired page, while the other side rests on the front cover. This will keep the bookmark securely in place.

Create the Template. Draw a square measuring 12.5 cm by 12.5 cm with a pencil on a piece of paper. Use a ruler to divide the square into four equal parts, creating four smaller squares within the larger square. Then, erase the top-right square, leaving three small squares arranged in an 'L' shape.

Divide the Top-Left Square Diagonally. Draw a diagonal line from the bottom-left corner to the top-right corner of the top-left square. This will divide the square into two triangles. Repeat the process for the bottom-right square, leaving the bottom-left square intact.

Shade the Triangles. Quickly shade the top and bottom triangles that you’ve drawn using a pencil. The remaining shape will consist of a square at the bottom-right corner, along with two triangles along the top and right sides of the square.

Cut Out the Shape. Cut along the outline of the shape you’ve just created. Be sure to cut out the shaded triangles as well. You will now have a shape resembling a left-pointing arrow.

Use the Template to Create a Bookmark. Place the cut-out template onto a piece of cardboard or the craft paper you’ve chosen. Trace around the template and then cut along the traced lines to create your bookmark.

Gấp hình. Gấp hai hình tam giác dọc theo cạnh còn dính vào hình vuông. Hai hình tam giác sẽ chồng lên nhau và tạo thành một hình vuông mới.

Tạo hình thẻ đánh dấu sách. Bôi hồ vào hình tam giác bên trên và dán dính vào hình tam giác phía dưới để tạo thành một cái túi. Nếu thích, bạn có thể cắt hình vuông phía dưới dọc theo cạnh đáy của chiếc túi tam giác để tạo thành một hình đối xứng, nhưng nếu để nguyên như vậy thì thẻ đánh dấu sách cũng đã hoàn thành!

Trang trí thẻ đánh dấu sách. Thêm các mẩu giấy trang trí vào mặt trước và mặt sau của chiếc túi tam giác. Bạn có thể vẽ hình hoặc viết những câu châm ngôn, lời bài hát lên mặt trước của thẻ đánh dấu. Khi bạn đã hài lòng là sản phẩm của bạn đã hoàn thành! Luồn chiếc túi tam giác vào góc trang sách mà bạn cần đánh dấu.

Tìm một mảnh vải đẹp. Dùng bất cứ mảnh vải nào bạn thích, miễn là đủ rộng để bạn có thể cắt ra các mảnh rộng khoảng 2,5cm và dài 12,5cm. Thêm một chút hồ cứng vải để dễ thắt nơ.

Cut the Fabric. To make the bow, you will need to cut 3 pieces of fabric: one piece for the bow tie, one for the tail, and one for the center to hold everything together. Cut the fabric pieces to these sizes: the bow tie piece should be 2 cm wide and 12 cm long; the tail piece should be 2 cm wide and 9 cm long; the center piece should be 0.6 cm by 4 cm.

Assemble the Fabric Pieces. Fold the longest fabric piece into a loop and use hot glue to stick the ends together. Gather the middle of the loop and attach the tail piece of fabric at the back. Wrap a piece of thread around the two fabric ends to form a classic bow shape and tie it off.

Add a Paperclip. Attach the larger end of the paperclip to the knot at the back of the bow. Wrap the small fabric piece around the center of the bow, making sure the ends wrap around the paperclip at the back of the bow. Use a small drop of hot glue to secure the bow, paperclip, and center fabric together.

Use the Bookmark. Wait a few minutes for the glue to cool, then use the bookmark by clipping the paperclip to the book's page. The bow will stick out from the top of the book, so be careful not to damage it.

Chọn giấy. Để làm thẻ đánh dấu sách nam châm, bạn cần một mảnh bìa cứng có kiểu hoa văn hoặc vân nổi nào cũng được. Bạn có thể dán thêm giấy trang trí trên đầu thẻ khi đã gắn xong.

Cắt giấy. Cắt một mảnh bìa hình chữ nhật rộng 5 cm, dài 15 cm, sau đó gấp đôi thành hai nửa có kích thước 2,5cmx 7,5cm.

Gắn nam châm. Mua mảnh nam châm hoặc giấy nam châm cỡ nhỏ có bán tại các cửa hàng thủ công. Cắt nam châm thành các mẩu nhỏ mỗi chiều khoảng hơn 1 cm. Dán từng mẩu nam châm vào hai mặt trong của mảnh bìa gấp đôi đối diện nhau. Khi tờ bìa gấp hẳn lại, các mẩu nam châm sẽ bị hút dính vào nhau.

Trang trí thẻ đánh dấu sách. Dán các mảnh giấy trang trí khác lên mặt trước và mặt sau của thẻ, hoặc bạn có thể vẽ hình ảnh của mình, hay viết những câu châm ngôn lên đó. Để tạo hiệu ứng lấp lánh, bạn có thể thêm chút kim tuyến hoặc kim sa lên giấy. Phủ một lớp gel lỏng bên ngoài thẻ đánh dấu sách để giấy khỏi bị sờn rách hoặc các mảnh gắn keo bị rơi ra.

Sử dụng thẻ đánh dấu sách. Kẹp thẻ đánh dấu sách vào một trang trong sách, hai mảnh nam châm sẽ hút dính vào nhau qua trang sách. Để khỏi bị rơi ra, bạn nên đặt thẻ đánh dấu sách vào phía trong gần gáy cuốn sách thay vì gần mép giấy.

Gently peel off the dried glue from the surface. Now, you have a stylish glue-made bookmark ready to use.

Decorate to your liking. For example, you can add pictures of your dog, cat, friends, family, etc. You can also embellish the foam with decorative shapes, ribbons, glitter, and more.

Create a border. Use a marker or stitch a border along the edges of the bookmark using embroidery thread.

Attach a tassel. While optional, a tassel adds an elegant touch to your bookmark, enhancing its charm.

Final Touch. Feel free to use your new bookmark as you wish. You can even make more to give as gifts.

• Transform your kids' drawings into bookmarks for their bedtime storybooks.
• Old greeting cards or invitations can also be repurposed as bookmarks.
• If the beads have too large a hole, you might need to tie several knots to secure them.
• Making your own bookmarks fosters creativity and saves money.
• You can also use magazine clippings to decorate your bookmarks.
• There are plenty of free bookmark templates and images online that can help you make them quickly and easily.
• If you prefer lighter beads, you can buy tassels from craft stores. Alternatively, attach a feather to the ribbon or skip the tassel altogether.
• If you're making many bookmarks at once, you can place them in a plastic press sheet with about 1.3 cm space between each. Use clear glue to hold them in place and press them all at once to save time and money.
• You can also fold a sticky note in half into a long rectangle with the white side facing out. Flatten the fold to make it sharp, then draw or color on the white side before applying tape on top when finished.