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DIY Easy Holiday Bookmarks for Book Lovers

Create charming DIY holiday bookmarks that any book lover will appreciate. These simple and fun bookmark ideas are perfect for gifting or keeping your place in your favorite novels during the festive season. Use supplies like cardstock, ribbons, and shape punchers to craft personalized bookmarks that reflect your unique style. Suitable for kids and adults, these easy-to-make bookmarks are a delightful way to celebrate the joy of reading this holiday season!

Decorated Christmas Bookmarks

Quick Video Tutorial


Green cardstock in paper cutter

Materials Needed:

 

- Cardstock and holiday-themed craft paper

- Paper trimmer or scissors

- Glue

- Shape puncher

- Ribbon

- Paint marker

- Optional: Craft gems, letters, or other decorative accessories

 

Decorated Christmas paper in paper cutter

Cutting the Cardstock and Paper

 

Start by cutting your cardstock and decorative paper using a paper trimmer or scissors. For the bookmarks I created, the dimensions were 2 inches by 6 inches.


Adding Glue and Decorative Paper

 

Once the bookmarks are cut to your desired size, apply glue to attach the decorative paper to the bottom portion of each bookmark.


Decorated Christmas bookmarks and ribbon

Embellishing with Ribbon

 

I chose to embellish each bookmark with sections of ribbon. Cut a small piece of ribbon and attach it to each bookmark, placing it just above the decorative paper.


Bookmarks and shape paper puncher

 

Using the Shape Puncher

 

Using a shape puncher, punch out a few fun shapes on each bookmark. If you don't have a shape puncher, you can also use other craft accessories to decorate your bookmarks.

 


Bookmarks and paint marker

Using the Paint Marker

 

Finally, use a paint marker to add a few dots to each bookmark, mimicking the appearance of snow.

 

paper and scissors

Finishing Touches

 

As an optional finishing touch, if you have extra cardstock or craft paper, you can create cute sleeves to hold your bookmarks. I made two sleeves and tied twine around each for an extra decorative touch.

 

This is a great way to gift your bookmarks and a fun way to reuse items you may have at home.

 

Thank you for joining me in creating these easy and festive holiday bookmarks!


bookmarks in packaging


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  1. AnonymousNovember 17, 2024 at 10:11 AM

    These are so pretty Stephanie! And I love the little gift bag you've made for them too. :)

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  2. Nancy @ Grace and Peace QuiltingNovember 17, 2024 at 12:21 PM

    Super cute bookmarks!!!

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  3. TerriNovember 20, 2024 at 10:02 PM

    This is a fun idea and will help me to use up leftover bits of patterned paper too. I found you at a link party.

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    1. StephanieNovember 20, 2024 at 10:49 PM

      Terri, thank you! I hope that you create some bookmarks soon. Take care. 😊

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  4. KellyNovember 22, 2024 at 6:20 PM

    We've chosen to feature this craft in next Wednesday's Homestead blog hop! Thank you for sharing with us! We love it so much!

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    1. StephanieNovember 23, 2024 at 12:03 AM

      Kelly, thank you! I'm glad to hear that my bookmarks were enjoyed. That puts a smile on my face. 😊

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  5. TarahlynnDecember 9, 2024 at 8:40 AM

    Thanks for sharing with us, I'm featuring you next week when the next To Grandma's House we go link party starts!

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    1. StephanieDecember 9, 2024 at 9:24 PM

      Tarahlynn, thank you! I'm happy to be featured at the next party. :)

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  6. Joanne November 15, 2025 at 3:25 AM

    Those are so pretty!

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  7. SlabsDecember 3, 2025 at 5:24 PM

    Thank you for linking to SSPS 389. See you again on Monday
    They are super cute. I am looking for a design to make Christmas Envelopes, do you perhaps have any I can take a look at please and thank you.

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    1. StephanieDecember 3, 2025 at 6:42 PM

      Esme, thank you! I currently do not have designs for envelopes, but that is such a wonderful idea and I may need to look into doing that. :)

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  8. Natasha Mairs - Serenity YouDecember 6, 2025 at 4:09 AM

    These bookmarks are super cute. I would love it if you could share it on my new Serenity Saturday link party at www.serenityyou.com

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