Personalized Classroom Kids Bookmarks Using Cricut Sticker Cardstock

Making personalized gifts for your students doesn’t have to be complicated - a Cricut machine makes it so simple and fun! I love using it to create custom bookmarks for the classroom. With just a few cuts of colorful cardstock and a little bit of creativity, you can make each student feel special while adding a little extra excitement to their summer reading.

Materials:

• Black cardstock
• Cricut Sticker Cardstock in assorted colors
• Tassel
• Cricut Cutting Mat
• Cricut Cutting Machine

Directions:

Open Cricut Design Space to design your project. I'm using bookmark shape #M5059E062 as my base. The base of this project measures 6 inches by 1.75 inches.

To make the student name cutouts, create each name using a chunky or block-style font - something easy to read and bold, like BFC Celebrate - Connected. Once you’ve typed out the names, go ahead and simplify and unite the lettering so the letters are joined together as one continuous cut.

If you’d like to see exactly how I designed my names, you can check out my project directly in Design Space.

Start by cutting the background from a sturdy black cardstock - this gives your bookmark a nice base that won’t bend or wrinkle easily. Next, cut the student names from bright, colorful sticker cardstock. The sticker material makes it super easy to apply, and the fun colors really make each name pop against the dark background.

Once your names are cut, it’s time to put them in place! Carefully peel the name sticker away from its backing - it helps to bend the backing slightly and pull it away from the design rather than tugging on the letters themselves.

Then, press the name onto the black background, taking a moment to line up the edges so everything sits nice and straight. Give it a gentle rub to make sure it’s firmly adhered.

To finish things off, you can add a little flair with a tassel! Take the loop end of your tassel and thread it through the hole at the top of the bookmark. Then, pull the ends of the tassel through the loop to create a lark’s head knot - it’s super easy and gives a neat, professional-looking finish.

Once your bookmarks are all finished, they’re ready to be shared! Gift them to the classroom and watch the kids’ faces light up - these little handmade treasures are such a fun way to encourage summer reading. Not only do they add a pop of color and personality, but they also turn picking up a book into a special, exciting moment.

Do More:

Because you can never have too many bookmarks, why stop at just one style? There are so many fun ways to use your Cricut to make unique bookmarks for your classroom or your own reading adventures. The more bookmarks you make, the more smiles you’ll create!

Magnetic Bookmarks

Try a print-then-cut design to make bookmarks that clip right onto the pages. Perfect for little hands and easy to customize with fun designs or student names.

Leather Bookmarks

Add a touch of sparkle with Cricut holographic iron-on. Leather gives a sturdy, high-quality feel, and the shiny designs really pop!

Acrylic Bookmarks

Use layered Cricut vinyl to create sleek, modern bookmarks. The layers give dimension and a polished look that feels extra special.