Make a DIY Valentine's Day Bookmark Paper Craft!
Happy Valentine's! Looking for a little something to make for a significant other, a crush, or something cute for yourself? Try out this very simple paper craft bookmark. This activity is great for kids of all ages—crafty adults can enjoy this too!
What You'll Need
- Two or more kinds of colored paper cut into four 25cm x 1cm strips
- Ruler
- Scissors or exacto knife
- Glue stick or paste
- Decor piece of your choice
- Glitter
- Paper heart
- Sticker
- Other of your choice
Directions
Step One: Gather your supplies and cut two 25cm x 1 cm strips from each sheet of colored paper. (See above.)
Step Two: Take two strips of the same color and glue the ends at a 90-degree angle.
Step Three: On the left, bottom strip, glue the end of a different color strip at a 90-degree angle so that it lays alongside the top strip.
Step Four: On the right top strip, glue the end of the last different color strip at an opposite 90-degree angle so it lays parallel to the first strip.
You should end up with an upside-down V with two colors on the left and two on the right.
Step Five: Dab a small amount of glue on the left side and fold the outermost left strip so it lies parallel with the strips on the right side.
You should end up with an upside-down V with one color on the left and three on the right.
Step Six: Dab a small amount of glue on the right side and fold the outmost strip right strip so it lies parallel with the strip on the left side.
You should end up with an upside-down V with two colors on the left and two on the right. The bookmark will now have a diamond-shaped tip and two, v-shaped colored chevrons so far.
Repeat steps five and six.
Step Seven: When you get to the end of the bookmark, securely glue and then trim the excess so the bottom point ends in a neat chevron.
Step Eight: Glue a piece of decor on the top of the handmade bookmark. Since we're making a Valentine's Day bookmark, we added hearts!
More Crafts
Do you want to make more Valentine's Day crafts? Check out these Valentine's crafts at the library!
Valentine's Day Crafts for Adults
Friday, Feb. 7 | 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Millhopper Branch
Make something special for yourself or someone you love. All materials provided.
Valentine's Slime: Make a Gift for Yourself or Your Special Valentine
Saturday, Feb. 8 | 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Micanopy Branch
What's pretty pink, glittery, and fun to play with? You guessed it—Valentine's slime.
Follow a special slime recipe and create a beautiful, squishy delight! All supplies will be provided. This is an event for children and seating is limited to 10 participants, so do not wait to register.
Valentine's Day Cross Stitch
Tuesday, Feb. 11 | 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Tower Road Branch
Come learn the basics of how to start a cross-stitch project from scratch! We’ll cover everything from how to set up your thread to finishing your Valentine’s project. All supplies will be provided.
Teen CreateSpace: Mini Cross Stitch Valentines
Wednesday, Feb. 12 | 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Tower Road Branch
Ages 12 to 18 are invited to join us to create mini cross-stitch designs, themed around Valentine's Day. Additional designs will be available. No experience is necessary and all materials will be provided.
Teen Craft Club: Valentine's Day - Special Edition
Wednesday, Feb. 12 | 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Millhopper Branch
Join us as we create a Valentine's Day craft. All supplies are provided.
Beading Hearts
Thursday, Feb. 13 | 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Newberry Branch
Make heart crafts with beads! Perfect for gifting on Valentine's Day.
We will be making multiple heart crafts with beads, including jewelry and other creations that kids can wear, display, or give as a gift. Perfect for Valentine's Day, birthdays, and other special occasions!
Friendship Day
Friday, Feb. 14 | 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
High Springs Branch
Join us for a celebration of friendship! Valentine’s Day is a day when we celebrate love, but we’d like to emphasize the power of friendship. We have arts and crafts, games for you to play, as well as snacks.
Valentine's Day Crafts
Friday, Feb. 14 | 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Millhopper Branch
Join us for a fun afternoon filled with crafting for Valentine's Day!
Perler Bead Creations - Valentine's Edition
Saturday, Feb. 15 | 2 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Archer Branch
Participants will use patterns or their own designs to make fusible Perler Bead Creations! Staff will iron the beads when complete to fuse each art piece.
Valentine's Day Craft Books
All New Crafts for Valentine's Day by Kathy Ross
The "queen of crafts for young children" provides instructions for creating a variety of Valentine's Day crafts, including cards, bookmarks, bracelets, Valentine holders, magnets, and more.
Love to Sew: Hanging Hearts by Rachael Rowe
Hanging hearts are highly popular, contemporary items that make perfect gifts for weddings, Valentine's Day and christenings, as well as little decorative items that can be displayed around the home. This book offers advice on the basic techniques and materials needed to make creative hanging hearts.