Easy DIY Bookmarks Made with Contact Paper

Are you tired of losing your place in your favorite novel? Or maybe you’re looking for a fun and crafty way to personalize your reading experience. Well, look no further, because we have easy DIY bookmarks made with contact paper.

In this blog post, we’ll show you how to create beautiful and unique bookmarks using contact paper and tissue paper. Get ready to unleash your creativity and make reading even more enjoyable with these simple yet charming bookmarks.

These DIY bookmarks make a great gift for grandparents or anyone who loves to read. DIY bookmarks make thoughtful and personalized gifts for loved ones on special occasions, showcasing your creativity and affection. Homemade gifts are the best. Simply make the bookmark and place it in a book and give it as a gift.

These bookmarks made with tissue paper and contact paper are easy to make. It would make a great craft for a library craft, a classroom craft or even a home craft.

Libraries are havens for book enthusiasts, and what better way to enhance the reading experience than by offering a DIY bookmark crafting sessions? Crafting bookmarks together in a library setting encourages interaction and conversation among visitors, promoting a sense of community and shared love for books.

DIY bookmarks are an excellent craft choice for classrooms. Making bookmarks can help develop and refine students’ fine motor skills, such as hand-eye coordination and dexterity.

DIY bookmarks are not limited to formal settings; they also make fantastic craft projects at home.

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DIY Bookmark Supplies

Tissue paper in various colors or patterns
Clear contact paper
Scissors
Hole punch
Ribbons, yarn, or string
Bead or charm (optional)

DIY Bookmark Instructions

Step 1: Choose Your Tissue Paper

Select tissue paper in colors and patterns that speak to you. Think about the themes of the books you love or the colors that inspire your imagination. You can mix and match different colors or use a single color for a sleek and minimalist look. Remember, the choice is entirely up to you.

We used three different shades of blue to make our bookmarks.

Step 2: Tear Your Tissue Paper

Next, tear your tissue paper into small pieces or any shape you desire. Don’t worry about making them perfectly symmetrical – imperfections often add character and charm to your creations.

Or you could use scissors to cut the tissue paper into small squares.

Step 3: Cut and Fold Your Contact Paper

Cut the contact paper into a long rectangle. Fold the rectangle shaped contact paper in half and crease it in half (make sure you can tell where your fold is). Unfold contact paper rectangle.

Step 4: Remove Back of Contact Paper and Apply Tissue Paper.

Next, peel the backing off of the rectangle shaped contact paper. Make sure the sticky side is up.

Carefully, place your small pieces of tissue paper on the contact paper. Only cover 1/2 of the rectangle (this is where your crease in the contact paper is helpful).

Step 5: Seal Your Bookmark

Once your tissue paper is in place, carefully fold over the contact paper rectangle, aligning the edges. Press down firmly to seal the layers together, removing any air bubbles as you go.

You may need to cut the edges of the bookmark, if the contact paper didn’t align evenly.

Step 6: Add A Ribbon and Charm

Next, use a hole punch to make a hole at the top of your bookmark. Then, thread a ribbon, yarn, or string through it for a decorative touch. You can also add a bead or charm to the ribbon for a decorative touch. Tie the ribbon into a loop.

We used twine for our bookmarks and charms. We decided to make beach themed bookmarks, so we used beach inspired charms.

Step 7: Enjoy Your Homemade Bookmarks

Once your bookmarks are sealed and any additional decorations are added, they are ready to use! Slide them into the pages of your favorite book and never lose your spot again. Feel free to make multiple bookmarks and gift them to your book-loving friends.

I hope you enjoyed making these DIY bookmarks with your kids. Happy reading and happy crafting!