How to Make a Paper Heart Bookmark for Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and what better way to get crafty than by creating a sweet paper heart bookmark that's both functional and heartwarming? I'm excited to guide you through the steps to making this fun and thoughtful Valentine's Day craft.
Materials
- Red or pink envelope I repurposed one from Christmas
- Scissors
- White Chalk Paint Marker
- Ribbon or twine optional
- Decorative buttons optional
- Hot Glue
Instructions
Step 1: Fold Envelope
- Start by gently folding either bottom corner of the envelope without creasing it.
Step 2: Cut a Rounded Half Circle
- Cut a square half circle out of the corner as shown. Keep in mind the size of your book when deciding on a size for your heart.
- Remember to keep your cut less deep at first, then feel free to adjust the size to your preference.
- That's literally all there is to it! You can leave it as-is or add embellishments. See below.
Step 3: Create Stitching Effect (Optional)
- To make the paper heart look handmade you can paint on a stitched effect using a white chalk marker. Hashmarks or dashes work well for this and give it that added touch of whimsy!
Step 4: Attach a Ribbon or Twine (Optional)
- To make your bookmark even more fun, consider adding a ribbon to the top. I added a fun buffalo check ribbon across mine at a diagonal.
Step 5: Add Decorative Touches (Optional)
- Next, enhance the charm of your paper heart bookmark even further by adding decorative accents. Cut out smaller hearts, initials, or messages, and use low-temperature hot glue to attach them to your paper heart corner bookmark.
- I added tiny buttons to the top of my ribbon to create a floral look. Be sure to use flat buttons if you decide to go with this idea in order to keep the bookmark as flat as possible
Step 6: Spread the Love
- With your whimsical, but practical paper