Bookmark Card Tutorial + FREE Printable
Welcome to the next stop on Magical Blogorail Yellow. Today we are sharing Mother’s Day gift ideas, crafts, and recipes.
I am always looking for cards that are easy to mail to the grandparents but still stand out. Today we’ll be creating this simple to make bookmark/card that let’s the kids (human or fur) be the focus.
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Supplies
You are going to need the following:
- Ribbon – About 12 inches of a ribbon of your choice (1/2 inch wide maximum)
- Adhesives – Double Sided Tape and/or Glue
- Paper – 1 piece of solid cardstock to print the pattern on and scrap paper for embellishments (optional)
- Tools – Scissors and punches (optional)
- Cute Photo – 2.5 inches square
- Printer – home printer to print pattern
- Personal Cutter – Cricut or other personal cutter to Print and Cut the patter (optional)
Step 1: Cut Out all the Parts
Option 1 – Use the Printable
I have included a printable with this posts. You can print this on your home computer and just cut it out. I do recommend using thicker craft paper or cardstock. I personally use Hammermill Color Copy 80 lb and have had no problem with printing or holding up in my projects.
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I have also included a template to make a matching envelope. In the end I did not use it because I wanted to add in additional photos of the kids with the cards. A regular envelope worked just fine.
Option 2 – Print and Cut using a Personal Cutter
If you are a newsletter subscriber you can go to the Magical Tutorials page and download the Mother’s Day Bookmark Elements.
I use a Cricut Explore and Cricut Design Space™ to make my bookmark. One you load the elements make sure that the bookmark outline is 5.5 inches high. You should easily be able to manipulate the heart and label to fit.
I did not include text in the element files. This will allow you to write your own message and repurpose this project for multiple occasions. (baby announcement seems like a good one)
- Make sure Pattern is 5.5 inches high
- Print the pattern on yor home printer
Using your personal cutter (I use a Cricut Explore™) print the pattern out on your personal printer. Like with the printable above, I recommend a higher weight paper like Hammermill Color Copy 80 lb .
Once you have printed all of the element, have your personal cutter print them out for your. Boy do I LOVE print and cut.
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Once you have all of the elements cut out find that adorable photo to add to the bookmark. Be it kids or cats or dogs – they are all precious!
Photo Dimensions: Cut the photo into a square approximately 2.5 inches wide. Makes sure the focus of the photo is centered and fits within these dimensions: 1.75 inches wide by 2 inches tall.

Step 2 – Add the Photo
The first step to assembling the bookmark is to add the photo. After trial and error I recommend running the ribbon through the slat on the front of the card BEFORE you adhere the photo. Trust me.
Once you have the ribbon through add a small strip of double sided tape to each side of the heart opening. CAREFULLY center the photo and adhere to the bookmark.
Step 3 : Put the Halves Together
Just like with the photos you will want to run the ribbon through the slat on the back of the bookmark before closing it. Again, just use a bit of double sided tape to keep the halved together.
I left the holes in the top of the card in case people wanted to use it. I found I didn’t need it.
After running the ribbon through the two slats I just tied a tight know at the top of the bookmark. It covers up the holes but still leaves them as an option.
Step 4 : Decorate the Front
Once you have the two halves together, flip the bookmark over so the front is showing. Using an adhesive (I recommend a glue pen) attach the heart in your choice of blue or pink to the bookmark to frame the photo.
You can them embellish the frame in any manner you like. Add bling or washi tap. Let your imagination go wild.
In this case I let Mr J pull out a mini butterfly paper punch and punch out colorful butterflies using scrap pieces of paper. Using the pen adhesive and tweezer he decorated away.
Step 5 : Finish Up the Back
Once you have finished the front flip the bookmark over and add the Mother’s Day label. You can also decorate the back but there is room enough to write a note or let the kids sign the card themselves.
Once you are all done you have this wonderful personalized gift any mom would love. You can add it to the fridge, hang it at the office or use it as a bookmark as it was intended.
Let them run away with their imagination. Use different punches and textiles. Just have fun.
I hope you enjoy it and make others smile when they see their personalized card with their loved ones looking back.
What is your favorite homemade gift?

Here is the map of our Magical Blogorail Yellow |Mother’s Day Crafts, Recipes, & Gift Ideas Loop:
- 1st Stop – The Disney Chef | Breakfast in Bed for Mom – Belgian Waffles with Berry Compote
- 2nd Stop – Crafting to Disney | DIY Mother’s Day Gift- Photo Transfer Blocks
- 3rd Stop – Rolling with the Magic | Disney Gifts for Mom
- 4th Stop – Capturing Magical Memories | Personalized Mother’s Day Bookmarks Tutorial + Free Printable
Oh. My. Goodness. This is adorable! I’m tempted to make the kids do this for me. And can we talk about how awesome the Explore is? I have put vinyl over everything that will sit still and I’m not even sorry. LoL!
I love this! My Mother-In-Law is a big reader and I know she would love to get one of these in the mail!
What a super cute and great idea! Thank you for the printables too. That’s always helpful.
What a great gift idea for kids to make for their moms, grandmas, etc. This would also make a great teacher appreciation gift!
How fun! There are so many great projects you can do with a machine like this. I love your idea and agree with Leah that is can be used for so many different holidays / occasions. Thanks for sharing!
I wish I had that machine! Those are ADORABLE! My kiddos would love to make something like this for me…. maybe I can throw a BIG hint about this machine and see what comes of it! LOL
Well this is cute and adorable! Mother’s Day is upon us. I am thinking about having my kids paint a flower pot.
This is so cute! Things like this make me wish I was a little craftier. 🙂