DIY Bookmark Pen

Make a Bookmark Pen – for Planners and Book Lovers

Looking for a smart, space-saving solution to keep your pen close and your page marked? The DIY Bookmark Pen is a clever little project that combines two essentials—writing and marking—into one beautifully functional accessory.

Perfect for planners, journalers, students, and bookworms alike, this DIY tool slips into your notebook or favorite novel like a regular bookmark but doubles as a handy pen holder. No more digging through bags or searching under papers—your pen will always be right where you left off.

This tutorial shows you how to make your own bookmark pen using simple supplies like paper, elastic, adhesive, and one of our printable templates from Planify Pro. It’s a quick and fun craft with a big payoff: better organization, easy access, and a little style boost to your stationery setup.

You can customize the design to match your aesthetic—choose pastel tones, bold prints, or even seasonal motifs. Add labels, stickers, or washi tape for extra flair. Whether you’re planning your week, reading a novel, or prepping for class, this tool fits right in.

Start your project today and explore more creative templates from our full Planner Collections HERE.

Template

How to Export PDF

Go to Save/Export -> Selected Page -> Paper -> Select A4 -> Click Generate PDF

How to Print PDF

Download the Free Adobe Acrobat Reader program for printing.

Print the Template at 100% scale (borderless if possible) on cardstock paper.

You will need

Materials:

Cardstock 220 gsm
Double-sided tape
Pen-ink catridge

Equipments:

Perforation Blade Cutter

Instructions:

Print the template on cardstock paper.
Fold it in half.
On the backside draw a vertical line in 3.5cm increments. You should have 6 columns. Also draw a line horizontally through the middle of the paper.
Apply double sided tape to the top edge.
Apply double sided tape to each drawn line vertically.
This is how the placement should look like of double sided tape on the template.
Take a perforated paper cutter.
Score each vertically drawn line.
Have 6 pens ready or purchase just the ink catridges for pens.
You will need 6 pen-ink catridges
Into each column place in an ink-catridge. Make a small hole where you can insert the tip of the catridge so it point out on the other end.
Secure the catridges with tape so they won't move.
This is how it should look like.
Remove the double-sided tape.
Fold together the two ends.
For easier tearing you can bend/fold each piece.
cut off a small triangle at the top and bottom for easier tearing.
This is how it should look like.
Your Bookmark Pens are completed.