How to Make Cricut Bookmarks
Make beautiful Cricut bookmarks in minutes using colorful vinyl and acrylic blanks. I made these personalized bookmarks for my book club ladies, and I love how they turned out! It’s a nice extra gift for friends, family, or teachers.
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Cricut Bookmarks – Easy Tutorial
The beautiful thing about this Cricut project is that you can make it with any Cricut machine! I used both my Cricut Maker 3 and Cricut Joy machine with ease.
Watch This Tutorial
I cover this bookmark project among my top 10 Cricut Joy crafts. Click the video thumbnail below to watch it now.
To get started, you’ll need the following supplies and the bookmark brushstroke file (see below).
Supplies
- Cricut Maker 3, Cricut Explore 3, Cricut Joy, or Cricut Joy Xtra machine*
- Permanent vinyl (colored)
- Acrylic bookmarks
- Transfer tape
- Tassels
- Weeding tools
*You can also make this project with any compatible cutting machine or a hybrid laser machine like the xTool M1 or xTool M1 Ultra.
Grab your digital files!
Uploading the SVG files in Cricut Design Space
This project involves two parts: the background brushstroke and the personalized name. Both are created with vinyl, so you can choose any color combination you like.
Shop for Permanent Vinyl
After downloading the SVG file, you’ll Upload the design in Cricut Design Space. Only the brushstrokes are included in my SVG bundle, so you can add any text you like in the software.
If necessary, ungroup the brushstrokes to work with each design individually. Then you can layer on text to personalize each design.
I chose the font Gabelisa to personalize my bookmarks. The font is so feminine and has the cutest heart details.
Tip: Don’t forget to Weld script fonts to ensure they cut as one word.
To weld your letters, select the Combine menu (bottom right) and choose Weld. If you don’t weld the letters, the machine will cut each letter individually. (You can skip this step if you plan to use a non-script font.)
Related: Best Free Cricut Fonts
Cutting the Vinyl
If using a smaller machine like the Cricut Joy, rotate your designs to fit on the cutting mat, as shown below.
I like to cut all of my batches of brushstrokes and names before moving on to the next step.
Weeding the Vinyl
Once you have your vinyl pieces, remove any excess vinyl with a weeding tool.
Assembling the Bookmarks
You can place both the brushstroke and name on the same side of the bookmark or you can place the brushstroke on the back of the bookmark and the name on the front.
- Start by removing the protective film on both sides of the acrylic bookmark.
- Peel and apply the brushstroke vinyl to one side of the bookmark.
- Use transfer tape to “pick up” the vinyl lettering first. Then apply the name to the unused side of the bookmark or layer it on top of the brushstroke (your choice).
- Peel back the transfer tape.
Adding a tassel or ribbon
For a finishing touch, add a color-coordinated tassel to your bookmark, or use a pretty ribbon for a more boho-chic vibe.
If you have leftover bookmarks, try making these pressed flower bookmarks next!
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