How to Make a Corner Bookmark: Simple, Fun, and Folded by Hand

How to Make a Corner Bookmark: Simple, Fun, and Folded by Hand

A corner bookmark is one of those small, satisfying crafts that takes only a few minutes but feels endlessly creative. It’s a perfect project for kids, book lovers, teachers, or anyone who likes adding a personal touch to reading. The best part? You only need a square of paper — no glue, no tape, no fancy tools.

Let’s walk through how to make one from scratch, step by step.

What You’ll Need

Before we start folding, gather your materials:

  • 1 square sheet of paper (6×6 inches is perfect — origami or colored paper works best)
  • Scissors (optional, for trimming or decoration)
  • Markers, stickers, or washi tape (to decorate your bookmark)

That’s it. One sheet of paper and your imagination.

Step 1: Start with a Square

If you’re using a regular sheet of paper, you can turn it into a square easily. Just fold one corner diagonally until the edge lines up perfectly with the opposite side, forming a triangle. Cut off the extra strip along the bottom.

Now you’ve got a clean square, ready to fold.

Step 2: Fold into a Triangle

Lay your square flat with one corner facing you (like a diamond). Fold it in half diagonally so it forms a triangle.

Crease the fold sharply. This will be the base of your bookmark — the corner that slips over your book’s page.

Step 3: Bring the Points Up

With the triangle pointing up, take the right corner and fold it toward the top point of the triangle. Do the same with the left corner.

You’ll see a smaller diamond shape sitting on top. Unfold both corners after creasing them — you’ll use those fold lines in the next step.

Step 4: Fold the Top Point Down

Take the top point (the one facing upward) and fold it downward, so it meets the bottom edge of the triangle. It should now look like a smaller triangle sitting on top of a bigger one.

This flap is the pocket where your bookmark will grab the corner of a page.

Step 5: Tuck the Corners In

Now comes the satisfying part. Take the right corner of the bottom triangle and fold it up, tucking it inside the pocket you just made. Do the same with the left corner.

Use your fingers to press everything flat. You’ll end up with a neat triangle-shaped pocket — your basic corner bookmark!

Step 6: Decorate Your Bookmark

Here’s where creativity kicks in. That triangle can become anything you want:

  • Draw a monster mouth with eyes on top.
  • Turn it into a cat face with paper ears.
  • Use red and green paper for a watermelon theme.
  • Add googly eyes, stickers, or patterned washi tape.

You can even write your name or favorite quote across the top edge.

Each one takes only a few minutes, so you can make a whole collection — one for every book you’re reading.

Step 7: Use It

To use your corner bookmark, just slide it over the corner of your book’s page. It hugs the corner snugly without bending or damaging the paper.

Because it sits flush with the edge, it won’t fall out like a traditional bookmark — even if you toss your book into a backpack or purse.

Bonus Idea: Themed Corner Bookmarks

Once you master the basic fold, the design options are endless. Here are some fun themes to try:

  • Animals: Bears, foxes, owls, or pandas using colored paper and small paper cutouts for ears or paws.
  • Seasons: Snowmen for winter, flowers for spring, beach balls for summer, pumpkins for fall.
  • Characters: Make your favorite superhero mask or cartoon face.
  • Minimalist Designs: Simple triangles with geometric patterns or your initials drawn in ink.

It’s one of those crafts that grows with you — easy enough for kids, customizable enough for adults.

Where Pages and Personality Meet

A corner bookmark is more than folded paper — it’s a small piece of art that travels with you through every story. Each time you open your book, you see a little bit of your creativity peeking out from the corner.

So grab a square of paper, fold with care, and make your next chapter a little brighter.

A corner bookmark is one of those small, satisfying crafts that takes only a few minutes but feels endlessly creative. It’s a perfect project for kids, book lovers, teachers, or anyone who likes adding a personal touch to reading. The best part? You only need a square of paper — no glue, no tape, no…

A corner bookmark is one of those small, satisfying crafts that takes only a few minutes but feels endlessly creative. It’s a perfect project for kids, book lovers, teachers, or anyone who likes adding a personal touch to reading. The best part? You only need a square of paper — no glue, no tape, no…