How to Make a DIY Bookmark Pen with Tear-Off Pages
This DIY bookmark pen tutorial shows you how to make a unique accessory that works as both a bookmark and a pen — with perforated tear-off bookmark pages wrapped around a standard pen ink cartridge. Every time you tear off a bookmark, there is a fresh one underneath, and the pen is always right where you need it inside your planner or book.
The bookmark pen is a clever project that combines two essentials into one compact tool. It slides into any planner, journal, or book just like a regular bookmark, but it has a pen cartridge hidden inside so you can write immediately without searching for something to write with. The perforated pages mean each bookmark is a fresh, clean design that tears off neatly when you want to share it or start a new one.
In this step-by-step guide, you will learn how to print the bookmark template, add perforated tear lines with a perforating cutter, fold the printed paper around a pen ink cartridge, and secure everything into a slim, functional accessory. This makes a great gift for book lovers, planner enthusiasts, and students. Browse more creative project templates in our Planner Collections.
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