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Heart-Themed Watercolor Bookmarks – DIY Valentine’s Gift

These heart-themed watercolor bookmarks make the perfect DIY valentine’s gift for someone who loves to read.

Watercolor art is so creative and vibrant. You can create many projects for everyday life.

And it’s not even that complicated. With a set of watercolor paints and some creativity, you can bring some awesome projects to life.

These DIY watercolor bookmarks are simple to make yet looks very professional once complete.

The watercolor bookmarks are created to give as a DIY valentine’s gift for a book lover but you can change up the color to make it a suitable gift for any occasion.

Be it Mother’s day, Father’s day, Teacher Appreciation Day or a birthday, you can customize these watercolor bookmarks as required.

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Heart-Themed Watercolor Bookmarks

DIY Watercolor Bookmarks Supplies

Heart Themed Watercolor Bookmarks Supplies

DIY Watercolor Bookmarks Directions

Step 1

Begin by drawing a bunch of hearts across the width of a sheet of heavy white card stock paper. Draw the hearts in all different sizes, some overlapping.

A light peach-colored crayon is used for this tutorial for visibility on where the hearts are for painting purposes.

However, a white crayon works, too, and gives that surprise element.

Heart Themed Watercolor Bookmarks Step 1

Step 2

Begin painting over the hearts with different watercolors. Use 4 – 5 colors. Don’t let the paper get too wet though.

Once you’ve finished painting the paper, set it aside, and let it dry.

Watercolor Bookmarks Step2

Step 3

Cut the sheet into 4 strips.

Those 4 strips will be slightly bigger than most would want for a bookmark, so just slightly trim to get a better size.

If you want to make exact dimensions, a standard bookmark measures 2 x 6 inches.

Heart Themed Watercolor Bookmarks Step 3

Step 4

Punch holes at the top of the bookmarks.

Step 5

Cut a strand of yarn. It will need to be long enough to double up into 2 loops, so 4 strands total through the hole.

Once the two loops are through the hole, bring the other ends of the yarn through the loops.

And gently tighten the strands to secure. You want them tight, but don’t rip through the paper.

Heart Themed Watercolor Bookmarks Step 4

Heart Themed Watercolor Bookmarks Step 5

Step 6

Trim the yarn evenly but not too short.

Your bookmarks are now ready for gifting. Such a sweet little DIY Valentine gift!

Watercolor Bookmarks Step6

Finished Heart Themed Watercolor Bookmarks (Pin for Later)

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DIY watercolor bookmarks for valentine's day

Crayon Resistant Watercolor Bookmarks - DIY Valentine’s Gift Idea

Valentine’s Day Watercolor Bookmarks

Yield: 4
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Difficulty: Easy

Create these gorgeous Valentine's Day watercolor bookmarks for someone who loves to read. You can also change up the colors for other occasions like Mother's Day, Teacher's Day, Father's Day. etc.

Materials

  • Heavy white card-stock
  • Watercolor paint palette
  • White or light-colored crayon
  • Yarn. You can use colored ribbons instead if you prefer
  • Hole punch
  • Scissors

Instructions

  1. Begin by drawing a bunch of hearts across the width of a sheet of heavy white card stock paper. Draw the hearts in all different sizes, some overlapping. A light peach-colored crayon is used for this tutorial for visibility on where the hearts are for painting purposes. However, a white crayon works, too, and gives that surprise element.
  2. Begin painting over the hearts with different watercolors. Use 4 – 5 colors. Don’t let the paper get too wet though.
  3. Once you’ve finished painting the paper, set it aside, and let it dry.
  4. Cut the sheet into 4 strips. Those 4 strips will be slightly bigger than most would want for a bookmark, so just slightly trim to get a better size. If you want to make exact dimensions, a standard bookmark measures 2 x 6 inches.
  5. Punch holes at the top of the bookmarks.
  6. Cut a strand of yarn. It will need to be long enough to double up into 2 loops, so 4 strands total through the hole.
  7. Once the two loops are through the hole, bring the other ends of the yarn through the loops.
  8. And gently tighten the strands to secure. You want them tight, but don’t rip through the paper.
  9. Trim the yarn evenly but not too short.

Your bookmarks are now ready for gifting. Such a sweet little DIY Valentine gift!

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Jenny Ham

Saturday 30th of January 2021

I had forgotten all about this technique thanks for the reminder so much fun for a easy little craft.

Yettymama

Sunday 17th of January 2021

These bookmarks look so nice. I'm definitely going to give it a try.

Abi

Monday 18th of January 2021

Please share pictures on Instagram or Twitter if you make them. I'd love to see :)

Antoinette M

Sunday 17th of January 2021

Great craft idea! My daughter wants to do this for Valentine's Day!

Abi

Monday 18th of January 2021

Do share pictures on Instagram or Twitter @365giftguide. I'd love to see it! :)

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