Greetings, dear readers. Despite the fact that the Internet and e-books have firmly entered our lives, textbooks and works in the classical version will always be side by side with us. And it would seem that such a simple thing as a bookmark is very necessary. I know from myself that when I didn’t have anything at hand to cover a page or a textbook with, I had to commit a crime - fold the page. And to prevent this from happening, you need to prepare a “book-bookmark” set in advance.
The best thing is when this wonderful and useful thing is made with your own hands or given by a child. A wide variety of materials can be used, including crocheted ones. From felt and textiles, from genuine leather and even from the spines of old books.
But today we will look at options for making bookmarks for books from paper. And even if they are not as durable as from other materials, any child or adult can make them.
Many hearts
If figurines of animals or birds, flowers and other object bookmarks are more suitable for young readers, adult romantics are unlikely to refuse origami in the shape of a heart. It can be given as a gift for Valentine's Day or another similar holiday. From the pages of the book, a mini-confession made of paper will remind you of yourself every time and cause a happy smile.
Origamists have come up with several schemes for folding “hearts”. The simplest of them takes no more than 3 minutes, but looks very impressive. It is recommended to use beautiful scrapbooking or origami paper with an elegant pattern.
Simple heart in 3 minutes
You will need a square measuring 15x15 cm. It should be folded in half and cut along the fold line into two rectangles. Let's take one of the figures with dimensions of 15x7.5 cm. Fold it in half lengthwise. If the paper is single-sided, the “face” should be on the outside.
Let's denote the second axis by bending the figure in the transverse direction and straightening it.
Fold the right side at a 45° angle, aligning it with the center line. We repeat the technique with the left side of the workpiece.
We turn the figure over. Bend its upper part 1/3 of the height. Now you need to give the workpiece a heart shape. To do this, we bend the upper corners, both internal and external. The bookmark has a “pocket” at the bottom where the pages will be placed.
Exquisite "heartfelt" corner
Making the next origami Heart bookmark will be a little more difficult. But she also looks luxurious. Therefore, the model should also be taken into account and, if necessary, folded.
It is based on a 15x15 cm square. For convenience, it is better to use a double-sided type of decorative paper, although this is not essential.
Bookmark templates for books for 1st grade children at school
Primary school students have so many textbooks that every time they do their homework, they have to spend a lot of effort searching for the right page. Invite your children to make such a necessary thing as a bookmark at home or in technology lessons. I have collected a lot of options for you. Discuss with your child at home what he might like, or he will offer his own ideas. Also, schoolchildren, for example, in first grade do a lot of work with paper and it’s a great idea to make bookmarks with them.
A bookmark in the shape of a pencil is perfect for textbooks.
Scheme to execute
Girls will surely love the idea of making a bookmark in the shape of a beautiful unicorn.
You can cut out bookmark templates and decorate them as you wish.
Or, if you know how to draw well, take some ideas from such drawings or print ready-made ones
Funny minions are also loved by children and there is a place for such a positive bookmark in the textbook
Cardboard bookmarks are very beautiful in muted tones with drawings and appliqués.
Vintage products look appropriate in literature textbooks
If you still have book covers, the spines themselves are perfect for bookmarks. To prevent them from deteriorating and being erased further, you can laminate them. But since nothing lasts forever, the very texture and material from which the book covers are made are simply unique and tactile sensations will convey a special mood to reading.
Paper with slits in the shape of leaves or petals looks very interesting if glued to a contrasting and bright background. Or you can fix different areas on the base by color or even material, and then glue a blank with holes on top.
You can create a soulful bookmark even if you simply decorate it with bright markers.
I really liked the technique of painting with watercolors on thick watercolor paper. You can make bookmarks to suit your mood or even the cover of a book. True, the video is in English, but the principle of operation will be clear.
Here is one option for working with paints using a gradient.
If you are fond of drawing, then making bookmarks for yourself or friends is just a godsend for creativity and the realization of your ideas.
I really liked the bookmarks with drawn animals, but they also have tails that look like real ones. You can even touch them. If you measure a longer length, then a bookmark in the book will look out from above, and someone’s tail will stick out from below. It will turn out very interesting.
Bookmarks for books using origami technique
Crafts using the origami technique amaze with their variety and imagination. Originally folded paper bookmarks using this Japanese technique will help to show children's interest in reading. It would seem like simple paper. And when you see how it can turn into something voluminous and interesting, it simply amazes the imagination. In shape, these can be corner bookmarks or strips with different elements. I have put together an interesting collection for you with step-by-step photographs, so that you and your kids can make bookmarks for a variety of exciting stories in books.
The paper can be very diverse, with or without drawings. Let's start with a simple corner bookmark. It is done simply and quickly.
What do you think of the pencil bookmark? A very interesting design made from paper.
You can make these bat-shaped bookmarks for your friends if you are going to a Halloween party.
Romantic bookmarks for girls can be used not only for books, but also for personal diaries.
You can also make a bookmark in the shape of a bear cub using the origami technique. Fold it as shown in the pictures and the funny little face will be happy to do its job.
By analogy with folding a corner, which was presented above, you can also add ears and teeth, and such a bunny will faithfully hold the pages of books.
