How to Make an Easy Butterfly Bookmark
In this tutorial, we will provide step-by-step instructions on how to make an easy butterfly bookmark that is perfect for adding a touch of whimsy to any book lover’s experience. So, grab some Linen fabric and your favorite butterfly transfers, and let’s go!
It’s embarrassing how easy these DIY bookmarks are to make yet they look so high-end and expensive! These make great gifts for your favorite reader and I have listed more uses at the bottom of this post!
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Supplies for Easy Butterfly Bookmarks
How to Make Easy DIY Butterfly Bookmarks
- Use your scissors to clip a small (about 1/4 of an inch) spot at the size you’d like your bookmark to be
- Tear your linen fabric. Your fabric will tear perfectly straight.
- Choose which Butterfly transfers you would like to use on your bookmarks and cut them out with your paper scissors.
- Place your transfer on your linen fabric and start the rubbing process with your transfer stick.
- Peel the backing sheet away from your bookmark when you have successfully “scratched” the entire butterfly onto the linen fabric.
- Always slowly check to make sure you got everything. The little antena are tricky!
- That’s it! Enjoy your bookmark!
Handy tip:
The transfers come with the tool that you need to apply the butterflies to the linen. I try to always use their tool!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common Question about Paint Transfers
Can you use transfers on Fabric?
Yes, absolutely! If I were using them on a high-traffic piece or if I were going to hand wash them I would use Modpodge for fabric over them as a sealer.
Can you use any fabric?
I would stick to a natural fabric like cotton or linen instead of nylon or polyester but I think they would stick to just about anything.
Will transfers peel off of fabric?
Eventually with really heavy use or a lot of washing, but as a bookmark, they should last for many years to come!
You know I love books! And these are perfect!
Hi Kim, These are the sweetest easy bookmarks! I hope you’ll try it!