Have you ever opened your book and thought, “Uh-oh… where did I stop reading?”
A bookmark corner is like a tiny superhero that saves your page — and looks cute while doing it.
And the best part?
You can make one in just a few minutes. No fancy tools. No mess. Just you, some paper, and a little imagination.
🌟 Fun Fact
Did you know Japan has a whole art style called origami, where people create shapes just by folding paper?
A bookmark corner is like a baby origami project — easy enough for anyone, even if your folds aren’t perfect (mine rarely are!).
✂️ Let’s Make One! (Super Simple Steps)
You’ll Need:
- A square paper (any colour)
- Glue
- Scissors
- Colours/sketch pens
- Googly eyes (optional but super fun!)
Step 1: Fold the Square
Place your square paper like a diamond.
Fold the bottom corner up to the top corner to make a triangle.
Looks easy, right? Good. We’re just getting started.
Step 2: Make a Pocket
Now take the top layer of the triangle’s top corner…
And fold it down to the middle of the triangle.
You’ll see a tiny pocket forming.
This pocket is where your book page will sit!
Step 3: Fold the Left and Right Corners
Take the left corner and fold it up into the pocket.
Do the same with the right corner.
It may look a bit funny right now — like a little mouth. Perfect!
Step 4: Bring Your Bookmark to Life
This is the fun part.
Turn your plain corner into:
- A monster with sharp teeth
- A sleepy cat
- A superhero mask
- A smiley sun
- A frog with a long tongue
- Even a samosa (yes, I’ve seen kids do this, and it’s adorable)
Draw eyes, stick googly eyes, add tiny paper ears, horns, bows — whatever feels “you.”
🌈 Why Kids Love It
Because it’s tiny.
Because it’s silly.
Because it makes your book feel like it has its own personality.
And honestly, it’s one of those crafts where even a “mistake” turns into something cool.
If your monster’s eyes turn out uneven — congratulations, you just created a goofy character.
⭐ Quick Tip
Use thicker paper if you want the bookmark to last longer.
Use bright colours if you want it to stand out.
Or keep it simple — simple sometimes looks the cutest.
🎒 Where to Use It
- School books
- Storybooks
- Comic books
- Your diary
- Your friend’s birthday card (yes, it makes a great gift!)