This Fun Paper Bookmark Lorax Craft is great for the kids! This fun paper craft bookmark is great for a great reading activity! Use this Lorax bookmark as a way to help the kids mark their pages and stay on track with their reading goals! This is the perfect kids bookmark but could totally work for an adult bookmark, too!
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Everyone needs a good bookmark to keep track of the pages that they read! If you’re not a fan of dog-earring the pages, having a bookmark is a MUST! Luckily this bookmark craft is a simple activity that will have a homemade bookmark ready in no time at all!
Supplies For Lorax Bookmark Craft
Just gather up the list of supplies to get started making this cute bookmark activity!
- Cardstock – You can get great cardstock here!
- Crayons or Markers
- Hole Punch
- Thread. Any color thread you choose.
- Scissors
- Printer – For printing all our fantastic printables
How To Make These Fun Paper Bookmarks
Download and print out the bookmarks.
Color the bookmarks with crayon or marker.
Cut the bookmarks out and hole punch the hole at the top.
Fold a piece of cardstock in half and then over until it’s been folded four times total.
Wrap thread around the cardstock until your desired thickness has been reached. Forty times seems to work perfectly.
Carefully slide the thread off the cardstock and do not allow it to close together. Keep the loop open. Cut the thread from the spool.
Gently slide thread through the loop and leave it hang.
Cut a long piece of thread and start wrapping it around the top as you see in photo. Secure by tying a knot. Trim off the excess thread.
Take your scissors and slide them into the middle of the loop and cut the bottom of the loop to create a tassel.
Tie a knot into the piece of thread you left hanging and then loop it through the hole in the bookmark.
Fun Ways To Use This Lorax Bookmark
The great part about making your own bookmark is that you can use it on any Dr. Seuss book or any other book that you want!
These bookmarks also make super fun gift ideas, too! Because when you have the ability to create something super cute like this, why limit it?
Grab Your Free Lorax Bookmark Printable Below
Get your free Lorax Bookmark Here
More Fun Dr. Seuss Activities and Ideas
- The Lorax Dr Seuss Bubble Wrap Painting Activity
- Dr Seuss Horton Paper Bag Puppet
- Dr Seuss Craft The Lorax Toilet Tube
Fun Paper Bookmark Lorax Craft
This fun paper bookmark is perfect for Dr. Seuss fans!
Materials
- Cardstock
- Crayons or Markers
- Hole Punch
- Thread. Any color thread you choose.
- Scissors
- Printer
Instructions
Download and print out the bookmarks.
Color the bookmarks with crayon or marker.
Cut the bookmarks out and hole punch the hole at the top.
Fold a piece of cardstock in half and then over until it’s been folded four times total.
Wrap thread around the cardstock until your desired thickness has been reached. Forty times seems to work perfectly.
Carefully slide the thread off the cardstock and do not allow it to close together. Keep the loop open. Cut the thread from the spool.
Gently slide thread through the loop and leave it hanging.
Cut a long piece of thread and start wrapping it around the top as you see in photo. Secure by tying a knot. Trim off the excess thread.
Take your scissors and slide them into the middle of the loop and cut the bottom of the loop to create a tassel.
Tie a knot into the piece of thread you left hanging and then loop it through the hole in the bookmark.
About Angela Milnes
Angela Milnes is a Qualified Early Years Teacher who has specialised in Preschool and Kindergarten teaching. She has a wealth of experience teaching young children and is passionate about kids crafts and having fun as a family. Angela has also taught cooking skills and loves to share both family recipes and easy instant pot recipes here on The Inspiration Edit. Follow her on Pinterest!
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