Mother's Day Bookmark

Simple book mark with paper, stickers and string from kiboomukidssongs.  Even toddlerx can make one.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://kiboomukidssongs.com/mothers-day-bookmark-craft-activity/

Button Ribbon Bookmarks

3 abn turns a ribbon and button into a cute bookmark.  It's as simple as gluing the button to the ribbon.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://3abn.org/kids-crafts/kids-craft-ribbonbutton-bookmarks-2/

Printable Animal Bookmarks

These adorable woodland creature bookmarks are a free downloadable from elli.  They include a squirrel, owl, rabbit, bear, fox and bird.  She also shares a special font to include each child's name on the bookmarks. All they need to do is cut them out. 

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the template here:
http://www.elli.com/blog/printable-woodland-friends-bookmarks/

Meteor mermaid shares a free fox printable bookmark.

Get the download here:
http://www.meteormermaid.com/freebie-book-club-woodland-bookmarks/#more-336

Paper Flower Bookmarks

Scrapbooking paper, a green pipe cleaner and ribbon turn into a pretty flower bookmark with spoonful reminiscent of the one Belle uses in Beauty and the Beast. 

Good for ages 9 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://spoonful.com/crafts/belles-valentine-bookmarks

Beaded Zip Tie Bookmarks

Zip ties make the perfect bookmark with this clever tutorial from michlinla.  She takes zip ties, beads and string to make a hanging tassel.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.michlinla.com/2013/11/ornamental-bead-sticks-part-six-tassel.html

Seasonal Paint Swatch Bookmarks

Paint chips make fantastic and very easy bookmarks.  Castellons kitchen shows a cute tree cut out for each season and Halloween too.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://castellonskitchen.blogspot.com/2013/01/paint-chip-bookmarks.html

Watercolor Bookmarks

Watercolors are a nice way to introduce little ones to paining with a brush. Kristen tool has a cute idea for making a water color bookmark and glues a photo onto the top.  You could also glue a photo of the child to the top to make a really cute gift.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://kristentool.wordpress.com/2012/05/26/make-your-own-watercolor-photo-bookmarks/

Grow creative makes leaf patterns on her version.

Get the instructions here:
http://growcreative.blogspot.com/2013/03/bright-flowers-bookmarks.html

Momtastic shares a very toddler friendly version having the kids paint on a larger paper and cutting the sheet into bookmark sized strips.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.momtastic.com/diy/172817-diy-watercolor-bookmarks

Bunny Beads Bookmarks

Multiple sized white beads transform into adorable bunny bookmarks thanks to small for big.  She draws on cute faces and adds colorful strings to give each its own personality.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://smallforbig.com/2013/03/diy-bead-bunny-bookmark-easter-wood-yarn-kids.html

Turkey Bookmarks

Popsicle sticks and construction paper turn into a simple turkey bookmark with learn create love.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://learncreatelove.com/?p=8294

Bottle Cap Bookmarks

Alpha mom shares a cute tutorial for making bookmarks out of colorful paper clips, scrapbook paper and bottle caps.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/bottle-cap-bookmarks-craft-mothers-day-gift/

Washi Tape Magnet Bookmarks

Lemon squeezy home covers card stock with cute washi tape and sticks on magnets to the end to solidify the bookmarks. 

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.lemonsqueezyhome.com/2013/05/magnetic-washi-tape-bookmarks-diy.html

Pom Pom Bookmarks

Design mom has a great idea of how to turn yarn into a functional book mark.  Great for new readers or for kids to give as a gift.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.designmom.com/2012/10/the-perfect-gift-yarn-ball-bookmark/

Everything etsy makes cute, full and fluffy pom pom book marks attached to a colorful paperclip.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.everythingetsy.com/2013/06/paper-clips-and-pompom-bookmarks-by-raising-up-rubies/

Learn create love turns popsicle sticks and pom poms into cute bookmark creatures.  She uses predesigned craft sticks but kids could color them or even use washi tape for enhancements.  The mouths are made with paper.

Get the instructions here:
http://learncreatelove.com/?p=7867

Mother's Day Bookmarks

First grade fanatics shares a bookmark template for kids to design and make their own Mother's Day bookmarks.  Using ink pads kids stamp their fingerprints along the outline of a flower creating petals and a thicker stem and leaves.  The template is created for 2012 so it can be either cut off or adjusted in a photo editor.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the template here:
http://firstgradefanatics.blogspot.com/2012/05/still-need-idea-for-mothers-day.html

Yarn Worm Book Marks

Impress your kids has a very cute yarn worm craft idea for how to make bookworm bookmarks using yarn and a popsicle stick. Unless you're a knitter you might want to try using a multicolored yarn to save money.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://impressyourkids.org/craft-sticks-yarn-book-worms/

Watercolor Salt Bookmarks

Art club blog has a crafty science experiment showing the effects of salt on watercolor paints while creating a unique and pretty bookmark. The experiment/craft uses construction paper, yarn, salt, and watercolor paint.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://artclubblog.wordpress.com/2011/03/01/salty-bookmarks/

Felt Heart Bookmark Valentines

Thirty handmade days has another version of a heart bookmark combining a paperclip with a stitched felt heart.

Good for ages 9 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://thirtyhandmadedays.com/2012/01/homemade_valentine_cards/