Printable Bookmarks: Beyond the Dog-Eared Page

What are Printable Bookmarks?

Printable bookmarks are bookmarks that you can print at home or at a print shop. They come in a variety of designs, colors, and sizes, and you can customize them to suit your preferences.

How to Use Printable Bookmarks

Using printable bookmarks is easy. Once you have printed your bookmark, simply cut it out along the lines and they are ready. Printable bookmarks make thoughtful gifts for your fellow book lovers. Give as gifts to young readers to make books more exciting.

Where to Find Printable Bookmarks

Digital downloads of bookmarks

You can find ready to print bookmarks on Etsy. You can also find printable bookmarks on social media platforms like Pinterest and Instagram.

After you buy your bookmarks, you’ll receive a PDF by email. You can print your bookmarks from the PDF at home or at a print shop

When printing your bookmarks, make sure to use high-quality paper or cardstock for best results. Cut along the lines and you’re ready to go. If you want, you can laminate the bookmarks you print out. Punch a hole in the top and add a tassle!

Templates

If you're looking to create bookmarks quickly and easily, using a bookmark template is a good idea. It is easy to find printable bookmark templates that you can customize and print out at home or at a print shop.

Find a website that offers bookmark templates. Canva is a popular source of templates.

Browse through the templates and choose one that you like.

Customize it to your liking. You can change the colors, add text or images, and adjust the size and shape of the bookmark.

Once you're happy with your design, save the file and print it out on cardstock or another sturdy paper.

Cut out the bookmark along the lines provided, and you're done!

Using a bookmark template is a great way to create personalized bookmarks for yourself or to give as gifts. You can print out as many copies as you need, and you can even experiment with different designs until you find the perfect one.

Designing Your Own Bookmarks

Choose Your Design

The first step in creating your own bookmarks is to choose a design. Canva is a great tool to use if you want to design your own bookmarks. They have many cute and cool bookmark templates that you can customize.

Print and Cut

If you're using your computer to design your bookmark, make sure to print it out on cardstock or other sturdy high-quality paper. Once you've printed your design, cut it out along the lines.

Add Your Personal Touch

You can add a quote, your name or even a picture to make you bookmarks unique. You can even add some watercolor or floral designs to make it look more artistic.

Bookmarks to Color

Coloring bookmarks are another fun option that combines the relaxing activity of coloring with the practicality of a bookmark. These bookmarks often feature intricate designs and patterns that are perfect for coloring.

When coloring your bookmarks, you can use a variety of different coloring materials such as colored pencils, markers, or crayons. Experiment with different color combinations and shading techniques to create a unique bookmark.

Personalized Bookmarks

Personalized bookmarks are another great option if you want to add a personal touch to your reading materials. There are many printable bookmark templates available online that you can personalize with your own text and images.

To create a personalized bookmark, simply choose a bookmark template that you like and customize it with your own text and images. You can add a name, a favorite quote, or even a photo to make your bookmark truly one-of-a-kind.

Popular Topics for Printable Bookmarks

Animals

Quotes

Affirmations

Floral

Kids

Holiday

Check Etsy and your local shops and bookstores for ideas.

Downloading and Printing Bookmarks

Choosing the Right Format

Make sure that you're downloading the bookmarks in a format that is compatible with your printer. Most printable bookmarks are available in PDF format. If you need a PDF reader you can download it for free from the Adobe website.

Printing the Bookmarks

Inkjet better than laser: For the best results, an inkjet printer is usually better than a laser printer when printing photos, bookmarks and other graphics because the result is richer colors.

Settings: Select the appropriate paper size and orientation. Most printable bookmarks are designed to be printed on standard 8.5 x 11 inch paper, but some may require a different size or orientation. Check the instructions.

Paper: Use a high-quality, heavyweight paper that is designed for use with inkjet printers.

Cut the bookmarks carefully: Once you've printed the bookmarks, use a sharp pair of scissors or a paper cutter to cut them out. Take your time and make sure that the cuts are straight and even.

These tips will help you to download and print bookmarks that look great and last for a long time.

Selling Bookmarks as a Side Income

There is a high demand for unique and personalized bookmarks.

Creating DIY bookmarks is fun and easy. Use Canva or Powerpoint to design from scratch or use templates. Save as a PDF. The PDF is the file you will send to your Etsy buyer. Selling in sets of 4  on a single 8.5” x 11” page is usual..