Our adorable DIY penguin bookmark is the perfect craft to make for Valentine’s Day. This paper craft uses a free pattern download for a fun project that takes just 15 minutes to make!
![Penguin bookmarks on a pink background.](https://singlegirlsdiy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Penguin-Bookmark-Final-on-pink-background-933x1200.jpg.webp)
This cute paper penguin bookmark would be a great addition to a Secret Cupid gift exchange.
If you like penguin crafts, be sure to see these DIYs:
![A DIY penguin bookmark featuring adorable penguins.](https://singlegirlsdiy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/DIY-Penguin-Bookmark-Pin-600x1200.png.webp)
DIY Penguin Bookmark Craft
Materials
- Free Penguin Bookmark Pattern
- Colored craft paper (black, white, orange, yellow, pink, red)
- Scissors
- Glue
- Sharpies or Markers (black and pink)
You can use the same craft papers and supplies to make these Valentine Gnome Bookmarks, too!
Directions
Step 1
Download, print and cut out the free penguin pattern. Trace the pattern on the corresponding colors. These are the paper colors we used:
- Penguin Base and 2 Arms: Black
- Penguin Body and Face: White
- Penguin Feet (2): Orange
- Beak: Yellow
- Heart: Red or Orange
![Penguin Bookmark Step 1 A pair of penguins and a heart on a green surface.](https://singlegirlsdiy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Penguin-Bookmark-Steps-1-1200x734.jpg.webp)
Cut out all of the pattern pieces.
Step 2
Glue the white part of the body onto the black body base.
![Penguin Bookmark Step 2 A penguin cut out with a heart on it.](https://singlegirlsdiy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Penguin-Bookmark-Steps-2-1200x734.jpg.webp)
Step 3
Glue the feet cutouts along the bottom of the white body cutout.
![Penguin Bookmark Step 3 A penguin and a heart on a green surface.](https://singlegirlsdiy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Penguin-Bookmark-Steps-3-1200x734.jpg.webp)
Step 4
Add a straight line of glue along the straight edge of a penguin arm. Glue the edge to the black part of the body base. Do not glue down any other part of the arm.
![Penguin Bookmark Step 4 A penguin cut out on a green wall.](https://singlegirlsdiy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Penguin-Bookmark-Steps-4-1200x734.jpg.webp)
Repeat the same process on the other side with the second penguin arm.
![Penguin Bookmark Step 5 A paper penguin with a heart on it.](https://singlegirlsdiy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Penguin-Bookmark-Steps-5-1200x734.jpg.webp)
Step 5
Add a drop of glue on either side of the heart cut out along the edge.
![Penguin Bookmark Step 6 A penguin with a red heart on a green background.](https://singlegirlsdiy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Penguin-Bookmark-Steps-6-1200x734.jpg.webp)
Place the glued part of the heart cutout under a wing cutout; keep the other side of the heart open.
![Penguin Bookmark Step 7 A penguin holding a heart on a white surface.](https://singlegirlsdiy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Penguin-Bookmark-Steps-7-1200x734.jpg.webp)
Step 6
Use a black sharpie to draw the eyes on the penguin in the two curved arches area.
![Penguin Bookmark Step 8 A penguin holding a heart on a white surface.](https://singlegirlsdiy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Penguin-Bookmark-Steps-8-1200x734.jpg.webp)
Then use a pink marker to draw on a cheek circle on either side of the face underneath the eyes.
![Penguin Bookmark Step 9 A small penguin is sitting on a white surface.](https://singlegirlsdiy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Penguin-Bookmark-Steps-9-1200x734.jpg.webp)
Step 7
![Penguin Bookmark Step 10 A penguin holding a heart on a white surface.](https://singlegirlsdiy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Penguin-Bookmark-Steps-10-1200x734.jpg.webp)
Glue the beak cutout between the eyes.
Step 8
To use this paper craft penguin as a bookmark, simply insert a paper sheet under the wings and heart.
This cute paper penguin bookmark would be a great addition to a Secret Cupid gift exchange.
Like this Penguin Bookmark idea? Be sure to Pin It to save for later!
![Make a cute penguin bookmark.](https://singlegirlsdiy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Make-A-Penguin-Bookmark-Pin-600x1200.png.webp)
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Valentines Day Coloring Pages
Get these cute gnome coloring pages that are so cute to color for Valentines Day!
10 unique designs give hours of stress-relieving fun and adorable decorations!
Only available in our Single Girls DIY library
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- Wire Heart Bookmark
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