Create some cute DIY bookmarks to encourage reading for kids or for yourself. These handmade bookmark ideas will have your students eager to read the next chapter!

Encourage children to turn the page on their books by creating some adorable DIY bookmarks. These bookmarks require minimal supplies but lots of imagination!

They’re a great way to not only inspire reading but to get in some arts and crafts time as well. Whether it is for toddlers, preschoolers, or school aged kids, there’s sure to a fun bookmark idea that will inspire your student to read AND craft! Below are some creative ideas for inspiration.

Here are 16 Easy Handmade Bookmark Ideas For Kids To Make

Felt Flower Bookmarks | Happiness is Homemade

Some felt and popsicle sticks make these bookmarks possible. The design ideas are endless!

Washi Tape Bookmarks | Typically Simple

These colorful washi tape bookmarks are a fun way to keep the kids busy creating! Plus it’s a great way to use up all of those scraps of paper and rolls of washi tape in the craft room!

Confetti Bookmarks | DIY Candy

Your kids are going to love making these DIY bookmarks with a twist – just add paint chips and confetti made from tissue paper. So easy!

Handmade Paper Scented Bookmarks | Atta Girl Says

Don’t throw away junk mail and old scraps of paper. Use it to make scented handmade paper bookmarks, gift tags, handmade cards and more.

Bookworm Bookmark | Learn In Color

Enjoy creating this easy and simple bookworm bookmark! Make a few of them so you can always have little bookworms around the house!

Easy Word Bookmarks | Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom

These Easy Paper Bookmarks include a free bookmark template (SVG and PDF) and is a perfect tween craft for end of the year favors, parties or for a summer reading program!

Simple Corner Bookmarks | Practically Functional

It takes less than a minute to make corner bookmarks out of a square of paper, and they’re just so useful!

Simple Kid Bookmarks | Apple Green Cottage

Here’s a simple but great crafting idea for the entire family, especially if you have a kid that loves books and has always more than 3 ‘in progress’.

Paper Animal Bookmarks | Create Craft Love

Get your kids excited about reading with these Paper Animal Bookmarks using the Cricut Scoring Wheel!

Watercolor Bookmarks | Daily DIY Life

Changing the way you apply the paint to your canvas can give you three completely different designs for these Watercolor Bookmarks

Tassel Bookmarks | Club Chica Circle

Give your bookmarks a classic feel with a pretty coordinating tassel.

Magnetic Bookmarks | 100 Things 2 Do

Why magnetic? So that they stay in place if you carry a book around with you, or to mark a page in a planner.

Harry Potter Bookmarks | Red Ted Art

These Harry Potter Bookmarks explore the Harry Potter House colors – so Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Slytherine and Ravenclaw

Printable Animal Bookmarks | Artsy Craftsy Mom

Get ready for school with our free Printable Animal Bookmarks for Summer Reading.

Origami Heart Bookmark | The Kids Craft Site

This origami heart bookmark is perfect for Valentine’s Day – or any day!

Coloring Page Bookmarks | By Dawn Nicole

The cutest coloring bookmarks that will get your readers through Spring and Summer!

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