Christmas DIY Ribbon Bookmark with Free Pattern
Add a festive touch to your holiday reading with this adorable DIY felt and ribbon Christmas bookmark that’s as fun to make as it is to use!
This handmade Christmas bookmark features a felt Christmas tree on one end and a cute felt gift on the other, connected by a ribbon that slips perfectly between the pages of a book.
The ribbon holds your place while the felt pieces peek out from the top and bottom, making it both festive and practical.
It’s a simple craft that uses basic hand sewing skills, making it approachable for kids while still being enjoyable for teens and adults who love holiday crafting.
This Christmas bookmark craft is perfect for anyone who enjoys cozy holiday projects, handmade gifts, or simple felt crafts.
Kids will love choosing felt colors and decorating their tree and present, while older crafters can take their time adding details and neat stitching.
It’s a great project for families, classrooms, or anyone looking to add a little handmade charm to their Christmas reading routine.
When to Make ths DIY Christmas Bookmark
This DIY felt and ribbon Christmas bookmark fits beautifully into many holiday moments.
- At home during the Christmas season: Make this bookmark during a family craft night and use it all month long in Christmas storybooks, novels, or devotionals.
- In classrooms or school holiday activities: This is an easy, low-mess craft that works well as a winter or Christmas-themed project for students.
- As a Christmas party craft: Set up a simple crafting station and let guests create their own bookmark to take home as a party favor.
- When making DIY Christmas gifts: Handmade bookmarks are thoughtful, useful gifts that pair perfectly with a book for teachers, friends, grandparents, or neighbors.
Why You’ll Love this Christmas Bookmark Craft
This felt bookmark is quick to make, beginner-friendly, and full of festive charm. The combination of soft felt and ribbon gives it a cozy holiday feel, and the finished project is something you can actually use again and again. It’s also easy to customize, making each bookmark unique while still keeping the craft simple and stress-free.
Tips for Making your Christmas Bookmark
- Swap out felt colors to match your favorite Christmas color scheme.
- Use patterned or glitter felt to give the tree or gift extra personality.
- Add small details like embroidered stitches, buttons, or sequins to decorate the tree and present.
- For younger kids, pre-cut the felt shapes and let them glue the pieces together instead of sewing.
- Try using ribbon with holiday prints or metallic accents for an extra festive look.
Ready to Start Crafting?
Grab your felt, ribbon, needle, and thread, and get ready to make a cheerful Christmas bookmark. Follow the step-by-step directions below and use the printable pattern included in the tutorial to create this fun and festive holiday craft.
How to Make a Christmas Bookmark Craft
Supplies
- Colored felt fabrics
- Pencil
- Scissors
- Needle
- Matching thread
- Ribbon
- Printed pattern
Instructions:
Download and print out the bookmark pattern. Cut out the pattern pieces.
Select colored felt fabrics for the bookmarks.
Use a pencil or pen to trace the template patterns onto the chosen felt fabrics, and then carefully cut them out using scissors.
The Christmas tree includes one base cutout and three green layers.
First, place the large green layer on the triangle part of the base.
Next, position the medium layer on top of the large one.
Finally, place the star cutout on the top end of the small green layer.
Place the small tree layer along with the star on the top edge of the medium layer.
Use a yellow thread to make an x through the star, connecting all three tree layers and the star.
Use a green thread to stitch around the tree triangle. Leave a place open at the bottom to insert the ribbon.
Measure and cut a piece of ribbon for the bookmark.
Insert one end of the ribbon between the base layer and the three tree layers, making sure at least 2 cm of the ribbon is tucked in securely between them.
Place the trunk cutout on the trunk area of the tree base, aligning it neatly with the bottom of the tree.
Use a matching thread to sew the tree trunk pieces together, while also catching the ribbon in the stitches.
Take one of the gift box cutouts and place the other end of the ribbon on top of it, making sure it overlaps by about 2 cm.
Place the second square cutout for the gift box on top of the ribbon to sandwich the ribbon between the two cutouts.
Place the thin felt box top cutout along the top edge of the gift box, and then place the bow cutout in the top middle part of the gift box.
Stitch along the sides of the gift box pieces to secure it to the ribbon.
This DIY felt and ribbon Christmas bookmark is a simple, creative way to celebrate the holiday season while making something useful and cute. Whether you’re crafting with kids, preparing classroom activities, or putting together handmade Christmas gifts, this project is sure to be a hit. It’s a festive little keepsake that brings holiday cheer every time you open a book.
