Woodland Animal Bookmarks
Looking for a fun and adorable craft? These Woodland Animal Bookmarks are the perfect DIY project for kids and adults alike, combining creativity with functionality. Make deer, bear, red fox, raccoon, hedgehog and rabbit bookmarks today!

Woodland Animal Bookmarks are more than just practical; they’re a delightful way to bring your favorite forest creatures to life. Whether you love deer, bears, red foxes, raccoons, hedgehogs or rabbits, this paper bookmark craft is an engaging project that sparks imagination.
These bookmarks make fantastic gifts for book lovers, great party crafts, and even double as puppets for storytelling! With the included free printable pattern and simple materials like craft paper and craft sticks, creating your own woodland animal bookmarks has never been easier.
Who Will Enjoy This Bookmark Craft?
This craft is perfect for kids of all ages and anyone who loves woodland animals or enjoys making their own DIY bookmark. Parents, teachers, and caregivers will find it an excellent way to encourage creativity and fine motor skills in children. Book lovers and crafters will adore the chance to personalize their bookmarks or create thoughtful handmade gifts.
When to Make Woodland Animal Bookmarks
These bookmarks are a versatile craft for any season or occasion:
- Spring: Celebrate the renewal of nature with your favorite woodland creatures.
- Summer: Keep kids entertained during vacation with a fun and creative activity.
- Fall: Perfect for cozy crafting sessions as the leaves turn.
- Classroom Craft: A fantastic project for storytime or literacy events.
- Party Craft: Great for woodland-themed parties or as a group activity.
- At-Home Craft: Spend quality time with family while making these adorable bookmarks.
Bookmark Craft Variations
Get creative with your Woodland Animal Bookmarks by trying these variations:
- Use textured or patterned craft paper for a unique look.
- Switch up the colors to match your favorite animals or create entirely new ones.
- Add glitter, googly eyes, or other embellishments to make your bookmarks extra special.
Ready to get started? Follow our easy tutorial and use the free printable pattern to create your own Woodland Animal Bookmarks. Gather your supplies, and let’s make some adorable fox, deer, and rabbit bookmarks that will charm everyone who sees them!
How to Make Woodland Animal Bookmarks
Supplies
- Colored craft papers
- Popsicle sticks
- Pencil
- Template
- A pair of scissors
- Craft glue
- Markers
- Printed pattern
Instructions:
Download and print out the pattern. Cut out the pattern pieces.
Select colored craft papers for the woodland animal patterns. The template includes patterns for deer, bear, red fox, raccoon, hedgehog and rabbit.
Trace the template patterns on the selected colored craft and cardstock papers and cut them out nicely. Let’s start with the red fox and deer crafts.
Glue the inner ear cutouts on the ear parts of the head cutouts.
Glue the lower face cutouts on the bottom part of the head cutouts.
Glue the head patterns to the square body cutouts.
Glue the tail tip pattern of the red fox’s tail on the tip of the tail base.
Glue the tail cutouts on one side of the body parts, near the bottom.
Glue the horn cutouts of the deer on the top edge of the head piece and glue the spot cutouts on the forehead.
Use a marker to draw the faces of the red fox and deer patterns.
Glue the red fox and deer pieces on popsicle sticks to use them as puppets or bookmarks.
Woodland Animal Bookmarks are a simple, fun, and versatile craft idea that combines the joy of creating with the practicality of a bookmark. Perfect as gifts, party activities, or personal projects, these DIY bookmarks are sure to bring smiles to crafters and book lovers alike. Download the free printable pattern and start crafting your own woodland adventure today!