Homemade Bookmark Craft for Kids

Design a bookmark for a favorite story or as a small gift for a reader. A long strip of card becomes a canvas for imaginary creatures, colorful patterns or a child’s name. Use it at the next reading session and invite the bookmark’s character into the story.

Let’s make it happen

1. An adult cuts a wide strip of card or supervises cutting.
2. Choose a book-inspired character or a repeating pattern.
3. Decorate both sides without adding loose small parts.
4. Place it in a book and explain the story behind your design.

Grown-up note: Supervise play, check materials for age suitability and keep small parts away from younger children. Adapt the activity to your child’s abilities.