Custom Bookmarks

Updated 2026-10-05

Custom bookmarks are printed card strips used by authors, publishers, bookstores, libraries, schools and brands as giveaways, order inserts and merchandise. Options include thick card stocks, rounded corners, tassels, foil and lamination, with full-color art or photos on both sides. Send your size, quantity and design, and a specialist replies with pricing.

Printed on both sides
Tassels and rounded corners
Thick card or laminated
Great as order inserts

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Why bookmarks work as branded inserts

A bookmark is one of the few printed pieces people keep and use for weeks. That makes custom bookmarks a natural insert for book orders, a giveaway at signings and fairs, or merchandise for illustrators and stationery shops. The narrow card holds a page without damaging it, and both sides can carry artwork, a quote, a website or a QR code that leads readers to your next release.

Thick coated card gives a sturdy feel and bright color, while uncoated or textured stocks suit literary and handmade brands. Lamination protects against wear when the bookmark is used daily. Custom bookmarks with tassels add a classic touch and are easy to find in a closed book; matching the tassel color to the artwork pulls the design together. Rounded corners stop edges fraying, and foil or spot UV highlights titles.

Design for the tall, narrow format: one strong image or illustration, a title, and a small logo or web address. Custom bookmarks with pictures look sharp when photos are high resolution and placed away from the trim. Authors often print the book cover on one side and reviews or a series list on the other. For bulk orders, several designs can run together as a set.

Popular uses

Author and book launch giveaways
Bookstore and library promotions
Order inserts for online shops
Illustrator and artist merchandise
School and reading programs
Event and conference handouts

Specifications

Size	Any custom size or shape
Stocks	Paper, kraft, cardstock, vinyl and specialty papers
Printing	Full colour CMYK and Pantone (PMS) spot colours
Finishes	Matte or gloss, foil, spot UV, die-cut shapes
Proof	Digital proof before production

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Options for custom bookmarks

Sizes and shapes

Standard tall, narrow bookmarks, or custom sizes and die-cut tops shaped around a character, logo or illustration from your book or brand.

Card stocks

Thick coated card for bright color, uncoated and textured stocks for a literary feel, or laminated card that stands up to daily use.

Printing

Full-color artwork, photos and text on both sides, with QR codes or web addresses placed clear of tassel holes and trim lines.

Tassels

Tassels or ribbons in colors matched to your design, attached through a punched hole at the top for a classic, finished bookmark readers can find easily.

Finishes

Rounded corners, foil stamping, spot UV and matte or gloss lamination that protect artwork from daily use and highlight titles, author names or logos.

Sets and variants

Several designs printed in one bulk order, such as a book series or character set, each shown on a digital proof.

How it works

Ordering custom bookmarks

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Request a quote
Tell us the box style, size, quantity and where it ships.
Get pricing and a proof
A specialist confirms options and sends a digital proof of your design.
Approve and print
Nothing goes to press until you approve the proof.
Delivered to your door
Boxes ship to your address in the USA or Canada.

FAQ

Custom Bookmarks: questions answered

Still unsure? Ask a packaging specialist.

Can I get custom bookmarks with tassels?

Yes. Tassels are attached through a punched hole at the top, in colors chosen to match your design. They make the bookmark easy to find in a closed book and give it a classic look for gifts and author merchandise.

What is the standard size for a bookmark?

Most bookmarks are tall and narrow so they sit inside a book without sticking out too far, but there is no single standard. Tell us the books or uses you have in mind, and we suggest a size or match one you already like.

Can I print photos on custom bookmarks?

Yes. Full-color printing reproduces photos and detailed artwork on both sides. Send high-resolution images and keep important parts away from the edges and tassel hole, and the digital proof will show how they sit on the card.

Are custom bookmarks good for marketing?

They are a practical giveaway because readers keep and use them. Authors, bookstores and brands use them as order inserts and event handouts, often with a QR code or website so readers can find more.

How do I get pricing for custom bookmarks in bulk?

Send the size, stock, finishes, tassel choice, number of designs, quantity per design and artwork through the quote form. A specialist replies with pricing and a stock suggestion, and you approve a digital proof of each design before printing.

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