Teacher Appreciation: Bookworm Bookmark


Decorative bookmarks are always a great project or gift for any bookworm. As an avid reader, I am always in search of a new bookmark to hold my page, and it seems as though you can never have enough bookmarks on hand. Bookmarks make great gifts because they are so easy to make and personalize. To add that personal touch, I always try to slip a handmade bookmark into a book that I am giving to someone as a gift. These Bookworm Bookmarks are playful and make a great gift alone or as an addition to any book gift. I especially like these bookmarks because they make such a cute gift for any age. I have given these little bookworms to students, teachers, family, and friends, and everyone seems to enjoy them. Make a Bookworm Bookmark for your favorite teacher or anyone who loves to read so that they can decorate their next good read with a crafty little bookworm.

Difficulty level: Intermediate
Age range: 8+
Time required: 10 minutes

Things you’ll need:
1 – Popsicle stick
Washi tape
1 – Pom pom
Craft wire
2 – Googly eyes
Glue
Pen

Things to do:
1. Glue your googly eyes to your pom pom and let dry.
2. To create your worm body, wrap washi tape around your popsicle stick at an angle, making sure each wrap overlaps the one before it, until you reach the end of your popsicle stick.
3. To create your worm glasses, wrap your craft wire around your pen, twist to hold your loop into place, and slide your pen out of the wire loop.
4. Make another loop like in step 3 right next to the first loop.
5. Trim the ear ends of your wire glasses to fit around your worm pom pom head.
6. Fit your glasses onto your worm pom pom head and glue the back of the glasses into place.
7. Glue your worm head to your popsicle stick body and let dry.
8. Stick your Bookworm Bookmark inside of a book to mark your page.

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