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Animal DIY Bookmarks

The book stops here! Celebrate Read Across America Day & learn how to make a corner bookmark for kids.

Ages: 8 and up, Tween and up, 6 and up

CIY Staff

Create It Yourself

Supplies Needed

Gather all the supplies needed to bring your craft ideas to life! From paints and markers to glue and scissors, our crafts section has everything to spark creativity and make every project truly special.

  • Construction Paper
  • Glitter Glue
  • Glue
  • Markers
  • Pencil(s)

Steps

  • Step 1

    Cut out a small square piece of construction paper.

  • Step 2

    Fold in half to create triangle. Rotate so long edge is at bottom and right angle faces up.

  • Step 3

    Fold lower right corner to meet top tip of the triangle.

  • Step 4

    Fold lower left corner to meet top tip of the triangle.

  • Step 5

    Unfold corners.

  • Step 6

    Fold down top sheet (tip of the triangle touches base) and crease.

  • Step 7

    Fold right and left corners to frame pre-folded top sheet.

  • Step 8

    Unfold corners and tuck into flap to create corner bookmark.

  • Step 9

    Sketch and cut out bunny animal features. Glue to bookmark.

  • Step 10

    Add details to face with markers.

  • Step 11

    Embellish with glitter glue. Dry 3–4 hours.

  • Step 12

    Tuck bookmark onto corner of page to hold your spot!

Crafts

CIY Staff Tips

  • Experiment making different customized bookmarks like sheep, lions, tigers, or pigs!

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