Beaded bookmarks are a simple, easy craft that is fun to do with the kids. Turn a few basic materials into unique bookmarks and marking your reading spot becomes an aesthetic experience! Keep reading and we'll show you how to make the cutest beaded bookmarks!
I don't collect many things (who has the space?) but I do love my collection of bookmarks. I love that these cute, mini diy beaded bookmarks can be put to use, unlike a lot of crafts which just sort of lay around, collecting dust.
Today I am pleased to share a bookmark craft collaboration with Babble Dabble Do. Ana is awesome designer so she came up with the project idea and we put our own spin on it.
How to Make Beaded Bookmarks
Ana made some very cute paper clip mini bookmarks out of Perler beads! I decided to see what we already had on hand to work with, so my son and I headed to our bead bin filled with beads that had somehow made it into our lives. When you have kids you sort of magically accumulate stuff, right?
We had a few Perler beads and we were able to make one Perler bead bookmark, but we did make a bunch of non-Perler beaded bookmarks. I'll show you how to make cute bookmarks from beads and wire.
What You Need
- Paperclips
- Thin, flexible wire
- Assorted beads like pony beads, seed beads or other decorative beads
Instructions
We ran out of Perler beads pretty quickly, so I threaded some seed, wooden and letter beads on the wire, twisted it in a circle and then around the top of the paperclip. I'm not that good at making photo tutorials, but if I could figure it out, anybody can.
Measure how long you want the bead accessory that you'll attach to the paperclip to be. We made several small circles and also used straight lengths of wire.
Next, thread your beads onto the lengths of wire. If you have alphabet beads, feel free to spell out a word, like "READ," "BOOK," or your name.
My son used green and black beads to make a lightsaber bookmark! He informed me that green lightsabers are the most powerful. Although I'm not sure about the fighting strength of a floppy green bookmark. But never mind.
Finally, attach the beaded bit of wire to the top of a paperclip by twisting the wire ends securely around the clip.
I think this wooden one is my favorite:
Don't miss our never-lose-'em ribbon paper paper clip bookmarks! Watch the video below to see how to make them:
hilke says
What a nice idea!
Ann says
The one with wooden beads is like something you'd find on Etsy.
I'm going to look out for The Great Good Thing. My daughter liked How to Train Your Dragon 7, not sure why she hasn't circled back and read the rest of them. She also started Inkheart but I think she became overwhelmed by the length.
Erica MomandKiddo says
There's a sequel to TGGT, too. It's a marvelous book.
MaryAnne says
These really are cute! And now I have some new books to read - thanks, as always!
Amanda says
I love these bookmarks! Do you know what gauge of wire you used?- thanks
Erica says
I don't know, it was wire I had in my craft bin. You can just use anything that fits through the beads. I hope you have fun making them!