Dinosaur Craft – Dino Corner Bookmark
Unleash your creativity with this adorable dinosaur craft that transforms a simple origami bookmark into a roaringly fun accessory for your favorite reads!
Do you love dinosaurs, crafts, or reading? Then this dinosaur craft is perfect for you! By blending the simplicity of an origami bookmark with the fun of dinosaur decorations, this craft combines art and functionality in a unique and entertaining way.
This craft is great for kids and teens who enjoy hands-on activities and personalized creations. Dinosaur enthusiasts will love bringing their favorite prehistoric creatures to life in paper form, while book lovers can enjoy a bookmark that adds personality and charm to their reading adventures.
The craft is easy to follow and highly customizable, making it a hit at home, in the classroom, or at group gatherings. Whether you prefer a bold and colorful T-Rex or a subtle and serene Stegosaurus, you can create a design that matches your style.
When Should I Make this Dinosaur Craft?
At Camp
Crafting is a classic camp activity, and this dinosaur craft is sure to keep campers engaged and entertained. It’s easy to follow and leaves kids with a useful and memorable keepsake to take home.
Birthday Party Craft
Hosting a dinosaur-themed birthday party? These corner bookmarks make an exciting hands-on activity for partygoers and double as unique party favors that kids will love.
At Book Club
Encourage young readers in your book club by combining their love for stories with a fun and creative project. The dinosaur origami bookmark adds an extra layer of excitement to their reading sessions.
At School
Teachers can incorporate this craft into art or reading lessons. It’s a great way to inspire creativity and encourage students to engage with books in a fun and personal way.
At Home
Rainy day? School holiday? This dinosaur craft is an ideal at-home activity that doesn’t require much setup and keeps kids happily occupied for hours.
Dinosaur Unit Study
Enhance a lesson about dinosaurs with this hands-on craft. Students can create their own dinosaur bookmarks to keep as a reminder of what they’ve learned.
Why You’ll Love the Dino Craft
This dinosaur craft is the perfect combination of fun, creativity, and practicality. It’s simple enough for beginners yet allows for endless personalization with colors, patterns, and details. Not only is it a fantastic way to engage kids in a hands-on activity, but it also provides a useful tool that encourages reading. Plus, the included free template makes it easy to create professional-looking results every time!
How to Make a Dinosaur Corner Bookmark
Ready to make your own dinosaur craft? Grab the free template and follow our step-by-step origami bookmark instructions to create a fun, functional, and uniquely personal dinosaur-themed bookmark. Let’s get started!
Supplies:
- Colored cardstock paper or thick craft papers
- A square piece of origami craft paper
- Pencil – to trace the template
- A pair of scissors
- Craft glue
- Markers
- Printed pattern
Instructions:
Download and print out the dinosaur pattern. Cut out the pattern pieces.
Select colored craft papers of your choice for the dinosaur pattern.
Trace the template patterns on the selected craft papers and cut them out nicely.
Attach the small tail cutout along the bottom part of the tail base cutout.
Glue the leg cutouts along the bottom edge of the body cutout.
Glue the eyes onto the dinosaur head.
Attach the neck onto the body.
Glue the tail on the other side of the body.
Attach the scale cutout on the point of the body.
Attach the dot cutouts on the body.
Use a marker to draw the mouth and nose onto the dinosaur.
Take a piece of square paper to craft the origami corner bookmark.
Make an origami corner bookmark with the square paper.
If you need instructions to fold the corner bookmark you’ll find step by step directions here.
Attach the dinosaur on the triangle side of the origami corner bookmark to complete the dinosaur bookmark.
Whether you’re crafting at camp, hosting a party, or simply looking for a creative way to spend an afternoon, this dinosaur craft is a must-try. Kids and teens will love turning their favorite prehistoric creatures into fun corner bookmarks that make reading even more enjoyable. So, download the free template, gather your supplies, and let your imagination run wild—just like the dinosaurs did millions of years ago!
