Patriotic Bookmark Craft
Get ready to celebrate summer with a fun and easy patriotic craft idea that’s perfect for all ages—an origami bookmark that’s both practical and festive!
These corner bookmarks are designed to add a pop of red, white, and blue to your summer reading adventures. Whether you’re hosting a 4th of July picnic, planning a summer camp craft activity, or looking for a unique way to celebrate Independence Day, this craft is sure to delight kids, teens, and adults alike.
Who Will Enjoy This Patriotic Origami Bookmark Craft?
If you love crafts that are both simple and creative, this origami bookmark is for you! Young readers, teens, and anyone who appreciates a handmade touch will enjoy folding and decorating these bookmarks. They’re also a great option for parents, teachers, and camp counselors looking for an engaging group activity.
When to Make a Patriotic Corner Bookmark
- 4th of July: Create a memorable craft to celebrate America’s birthday! These bookmarks make great party favors or decorations for a festive reading corner.
- Independence Day: Pair this craft with a history lesson or story about America’s independence for a meaningful activity.
- Memorial Day: Honor the holiday with a thoughtful craft that kids can use all summer long.
- Summer Camp: Add a patriotic twist to your camp craft lineup with these easy-to-make bookmarks.
- Patriotic Parties: Host a crafting station where guests can make their own bookmarks as a take-home favor.
Why You’ll Love This Patriotic Craft
This patriotic craft idea is simple, fun, and requires minimal supplies. The step-by-step instructions make it easy for crafters of all ages to follow along, and the printable template adds an extra layer of creativity. Plus, these bookmarks are practical—a perfect companion for summer reads or gifts for book-loving friends.
How to Make a Patriotic Corner Bookmark for the 4th of July
In the next section, we’ll guide you through creating your very own corner bookmark with easy-to-follow instructions. From folding the base to adding patriotic designs, you’ll have a charming craft in no time.
Supplies:
- Colored craft papers
- Printed template sheet
- A pair of scissors
- Craft glue
- Pencil – to trace the template
- Markers (optional)
Instructions:
Download and print out the bookmark template sheet. Cut out the pattern pieces.
Prepare a square piece of paper for the origami corner bookmark. We’re using a 12cm x 12cm square sheet.
Fold the square sheet diagonally in half.
Fold the top left corner down to meet the bottom point of the triangle.
Next fold the top right corner down to meet the bottom corner of the triangle.
Unfold both the left and right corners.
Fold only the top layer of the bottom corner up to touch the middle of the triangle’s long straight edge.
Now, fold the top left corner back down to the bottom point on the previously made crease.
Fold the top right corner down in the same way to meet the bottom point.
Take the bottom point on the right and fold it up under the middle layer as shown below.
Do the same thing with the bottom left point as well.
Prepare the bookmark patterns by tracing the template patterns on the selected craft papers and cutting them out using scissors.
Glue the stripe cutouts onto the heart cutout as shown below.
Trim the extra sides of the stripes around the heart.
Glue the half-heart cutout on the right side of the heart.
Glue the small star cutouts on the right half-heart.
Now, glue the heart pattern on the triangle side of the origami bookmark to complete the craft.
Complete the star bookmark by glueing the stars on top of each other as shown below. Then, glue the star onto an origami bookmark.
Whether you’re crafting for a July 4th celebration, planning a summer activity, or simply adding a splash of patriotism to your day, this origami bookmark is the perfect project. Gather your supplies, download the free template, and let the creativity begin!
