This Paper Tiger Bookmark blends in creativity with fun crafting to make a useful paper craft that kids will love and use!
Quick to make, this adorable craft comes with a free template to make crafting easy and fun. This Tiger Bookmark craft for preschoolers, kindergarten and older kids uses common supplies and is a fun way to encourage reading habits.
Easy Tiger Bookmark for Kids
Corner bookmarks crafts are a clever way to boost creativity and kids’ inclination towards reading. This Tiger corner bookmark easily slides into the corner of a book page and serves as a playful reminder to get back where kids left.
They also make for fun handmade gifts for friends and family who love to read!
Supplies Needed
- Construction papers
- Scissors
- Pencil
- Craft glue
- Black felt-tip pen
- Tiger Bookmark Template – Grab the free template at the end of the page.
How To Make Tiger Corner Bookmark
Time needed: 20 minutes
- Prepare the Craft Papers
Print the template and trace its elements on the craft paper. Cut them out.
- Attach the Tiger’s Mouth
Paste the tiger’s mouth cutout near the bottom of the tiger’s head to make the base of the craft. Next glue the pink inner ear cutouts on the base’s ears.
- Draw the Tiger’s Face
se a black sharpie to draw the eyes, nose, whiskers, and add a cute smile to the face of your tiger bookmark craft.
- Add Tiger Stripes
Make stripe patterns on the tiger’s head and tail using a fine tip black pen.
- Fold the Bookmark Base
Take the square bookmark base paper and fold it diagonally in half to form a triangle.
- Fold the Right Corner Up
Fold the bottom right corner to match it with the top corner of the triangle.
- Fold the Right Flap Down
Fold the right flap into half to match the bottom.
- Repeat on the Left Side
Repeat steps 6 and 7 for the left side as well.
- Unfold the Last Folds
Carefully unfold the last folds to make the pocket shape for the book pages to slide in.
- Fold the Top Corner Down
Fold the top single layer of the triangle downwards.
- Tuck in the Right Flap
Fold the right flap again and tuck it neatly into the pocket.
- Tuck in the Left Flap
Repeat the same step with the left flap to complete the corner bookmark base.
- Round the Edges
Cut the open edge of the triangle to give the bookmark a smooth, rounded finish.
- Flip to the Front
Turn the folded bookmark to the front side.
- Attach the Tiger Parts
Paste the tiger’s head on one side and the tail to the other side.
- Finish with Body Stripes
Use a black fine tip pen to draw stripes on the tiger’s body to complete the paper tiger bookmark craft.
That’s it! Your Paper Tiger Corner Bookmark is ready! This Tiger craft is perfect for introducing kids to safari animal crafts and paper animal crafts in an engaging way.
Related: Make this Cute Paper Bag Tiger for more fun!
Doing paper animal crafts like this tiger bookmark offers more than just fun! It works wonders with fine motor skills. creativity & imagination while boosting kids’ focus, attention span and confidence.
TTiger Corner Bookmark Free Template