[For Seniors] Handmade bookmarks: Simple and cute ideas to try
Handmade bookmarks are items that are easy to grow attached to and can make reading even more enjoyable.
Even people who don’t usually read might take this opportunity to make reading a hobby.
When you think of bookmarks, many probably picture rectangular paper ones, but here we introduce many ideas for bookmarks in various shapes and made from materials other than paper.
It could be fun to combine several ideas into a single bookmark.
The possibilities for customization are endless, so use the ideas we’ve shared as inspiration and create a bookmark that suits your taste.
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[For Seniors] Handmade Bookmarks: Simple and Cute Ideas (11–20)
Ribbon bookmarker
When we think of bookmarks, paper ones are the most common, but this time let’s make an elegant and cute bookmark using a ribbon! Prepare a ribbon about 37 cm long, jump rings, ribbon clamps, and a charm.
You can buy them at specialty parts stores, craft stores, 100-yen shops, or online.
Fold the ends of the ribbon over twice and attach the ribbon clamp hardware.
Doubling the ends helps prevent fraying.
When using pliers, place a piece of cloth between the tool and the hardware to avoid scratching it.
Once you attach the charm to the ribbon clamp with a jump ring, your bookmark is complete.
The dangling charm adds a stylish touch!
origami bookmark
Let me introduce a simple, easy bookmark that makes a great gift for someone who loves reading.
Fold a sheet of origami paper in half and open it, then fold the right side along the crease.
Fold the top and bottom edges, and after folding twice along the previous crease, you’ll have a neat rectangle.
Place a string in between and secure it with double-sided tape, and your origami bookmark is complete.
The folding method is very simple, so it’s easy for seniors to try as well.
Why not use your favorite pattern to create a one-of-a-kind bookmark?
A cute translucent bookmark
How about a cute, summery translucent bookmark? All you need are a clear pocket, flake stickers, and washi tape—all available at 100-yen shops.
Stick the stickers on the inside or outside of the clear pocket.
Or simply place them inside to enjoy a shaker-style bookmark that moves around.
Decorate the edges with washi tape, punch a hole, and you’re done.
Imagining the finished result and engaging your creativity is effective for dementia prevention.
Try making one with your favorite design!
Four-leaf clover bookmark
As March arrives, there are more warm days, and it’s a time when you often see clovers in parks and plazas.
Making clovers with origami can help older adults feel the spring season, too.
A four-leaf clover made from a single sheet of origami paper can also be used as a bookmark.
You can slip it into a book you’re reading or hook it on a page.
Some steps are a bit complex, so please support older adults as needed while making it together.
The overall shape is a heart, which is another cute point.
Message bookmarks
A handmade bookmark using a transparent sheet—the fact that it’s transparent makes the message you add easy to see, which is a key point.
Cut the sheet into the shape you want, then freely write a message of thanks or anything else on it.
Since it’s used between the pages of a book, it’s important to make it a size and shape that’s convenient in that situation.
You can punch a hole to thread a string, or add lively decorations to make reading more enjoyable.
While thinking about the person you’ll give it to, finish it with your own unique design.
In conclusion
There were lots of fun ideas, from classic origami bookmarks and pressed-flower bookmarks to unusual ones made with chirimen fabric or even Styrofoam. They’re wonderful not only for yourself but also as gifts for friends or grandchildren. Try making a variety of bookmarks using everyday materials!