This Horton Dr. Seuss Free Bookmark Template is adorable! The quote on the bookmark is perfect for them to be reminded of every single day. When they're using their bookmarks, they'll get to hold their page AND see their own colorful and creative craft in use.
It's really cute to see the kids excited about reading! And when they can use a bookmark that is customized by them, why not let them? This is a fun way for them to pay attention while they're turning those pages so that they can come back later for more.
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💖 Why You'll Love This Craft
- Adorably Inspiring: Horton’s sweet, caring vibe makes this bookmark extra special for little readers.
- Motivates Reading: Kids will be excited to mark their place with a character they love.
- Perfect for Seuss Fans: A fun way to celebrate Dr. Seuss while sneaking in a little crafting.
🖌️ How To Make This Horton Bookmark for Kids
- Step 1: Download and print out the bookmarks. (You'll find the template at the bottom of this post.)
- Step 2: Color the bookmarks with crayon or marker.
- Step 3: Cut the bookmarks out and hole punch the hole at the top.
- Step 4: Fold a piece of cardstock in half and then over until it’s been folded four times total.
- Step 5: Wrap thread around the cardstock until your desired thickness has been reached. Forty times seems to work perfectly.
- Step 6: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.
- Step 7: Gently slide thread through the loop and leave it hang.
- Step 8: 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.
- Step 9: Take your scissors and slide them into the middle of the loop and cut the bottom of the loop to create a tassel.
- Step 10: Tie a knot into the piece of thread you left hanging and then loop it through the hole in the bookmark.
You should just make a plan to let the kids make more than one of these adorable bookmarks! This way they can hold the pages in more than one book!
Don't forget to grab your free Horton Bookmark Template below!
💡 Pro Tip: Use slightly textured watercolor or cotton paper for the bookmark base to give it a richer feel and make it more durable for regular reading use.
🧑🎨 Expert Tips
- Gradient Color Technique: Blend two shades of blue or gray along Horton’s body to create a soft ombré effect that makes the design feel more dynamic.
- Curved Bookmark Edge: Round the top corners of the bookmark slightly to complement Horton’s soft features and give the bookmark a more polished finish.
- Playful Tail Detail: Add a tiny drawn or paper-cut tail sticking out near the bottom edge to give Horton a touch of extra personality.
- Layered Cloud Background: Attach small white paper clouds behind Horton’s head to build a simple sky scene without distracting from the main character.
- Soft Shadow Trick: Lightly outline Horton’s figure with a pale gray pencil to create gentle shadowing that adds subtle depth without heavy outlines.
- Book Quote Accent: Write a single, small famous quote from Horton Hears a Who! in delicate handwriting along the bottom edge to personalize the bookmark meaningfully.
💭 FAQs
Laminated Horton bookmarks tied with durable cords make playful and personalized luggage tags, perfect for kids' backpacks, travel bags, or holiday suitcases.
Bookmarks can be tucked into scrapbook pages or layered behind photos, creating textured, whimsical sections that make personal albums more lively and colorful.
Insert laminated Horton bookmarks into garden soil using wooden sticks, labeling indoor herb pots or outdoor seedlings with a charming handmade marker.
Download Bookmark Template
Get your free Horton Hears A Who Bookmark Template here!
Horton Bookmark Craft
Materials
- Cardstock
- Crayons or Markers
- Hole Punch
- Thread. Any color thread you choose.
- Scissors
- Printer - For printing all our fantastic printables
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 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.
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