Fun Water Colour Bookmarks for Any Book Lover

Creating your own bookmarks is a super fun way of adding your own personality to each page, and can be a thoughtful gift for someone you love. They’re super simple to make and bring character to each page.

Create a range of designs or follow the theme of a specific book series you enjoy. You can even get the kids and grandkids involved to encourage them to read! Try sketching something with a dragon, a fun fantasy map or their favourite characters.

Bookmarks are a brilliant way of accessorising your books. They're a useful tool to keep note of where you are in a story, and if dog-earing a page feels controversial... they keep your pages neat too.

You Need:

Water Colour Palette
Water Colour Paper
Paint Brushes
Cup of Water
Ruler
Pencil

Optional

Pen for finer details
Laminator for long-lasting protection

Method

With you pencil and ruler sketch out 12cm by 4cm rectangles (these can be larger or smaller depending on the size of the bookmark you’d like)
Sketch a design in pencil over your rectangles. We did a floral theme, 2 quotes and a pile of books but you can make them any theme you’d like.
Watercolour your designs in, have fun and remember they don’t need to be professional!
Wait for the paint to dry, add any final touches and cut your bookmarks out.
Laminate your bookmarks for extra protection.

And just like that you own your very own bookmarks designed exclusively for you by you. Celebrate by reading a good book, settled in your favourite spot with a brew and some bickies.

If you're gifting your crafts to a friend or loved one, create a hamper filled with their favourite genre of books and snacks.

Pro Tips: For an extra touch, holepunch the top of your bookmark and add a decorative ribbon.