Updated on October 24, 2022
Harry Potter Magnetic Bookmarks. Learn how to make DIY Harry Potter magnetic bookmarks with your Cricut Explore machine.
Learn how to make DIY Harry Potter magnetic bookmarks with your Cricut Explore machine.
You may not already know this, but I am a huge Harry Potter fan. The book series has always been one of my favorites and I have read each one several times, plus I have also seen all the movies.
I have shared a couple of Harry Potter crafts on the blog, like my expecto patronum shirt and golden snitch necklace. Today, I will share with you how to make these adorable magnetic bookmarks.
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Harry Potter Paper Bookmarks
Supplies:
- Cricut Machine
- Cardstock, 1 sheet each (Black, Maroon, Orange, Brown, Peach, Yellow Cardstock)
- Fine Tip Glue
- Extra Strength Glue Stick
- Bone Folder
- Magnetic Strips
Start by opening up the Harry Potter Bookmarks file in Cricut Design Space. I used lots of different elements to create Harry, Ron, and Hermione in their Gryffindor robes.
Cricut Design Space File: NEW Harry Potter Bookmarks | Original Harry Potter Bookmarks File
**UPDATE – Many of my readers have said they are unable to open the original and/or new magnetic bookmarks Design Space file(s) as some of the images are no longer available. Please see my NEW post showing how to make Harry Potter magnetic bookmarks with the Chibi image set. **
Once you have them open, you can resize them however you like. Load up each mat as prompted on-screen and cut out all the shapes and pieces for your characters.
I usually set my Smart Set Dial to Cardstock+ when cutting out cardstock of any type.
This project is perfect for using up little scraps of colored cardstock you have.
Helpful Tip: When removing any material from your Cricut mat, turn the mat upside down and pull the mat away from the material. This helps to keep it from bending and creasing, especially when cutting out cardstock or paper.
Once you have everything cut out, it is time to start assembling.
I started by making the ties, the crests, adding the black background behind the face, and adding on the shoes. For the tiny pieces, I use a very fine tip glue and my Tools Tweezers to help me get everything placed just right.
For the larger pieces, I use strong grip glue sticks. I don’t like to use liquid glue on larger pieces as sometimes the pieces can bend and curl.
Once you have the smaller pieces assembled, you can start assembling each character – add the robe, tie and crest using your glue stick, then add the hair.
Using a bone folder, create a crease at the top of the red robe piece. I used my fringe and scoreboard to make sure it was straight, but you can even just do a simple fold with your hands.
Next, attach just the top part of the folded robe to the back of each character’s head using your glue stick.
Cut the magnetic strips into squares. You will need two squares for each character.
Place one on the bottom of the red robe and one on the bottom of the backside of the glued character. This will allow you to keep your bookmark secure around your page.
The little cut outs for the face like the eyebrows, nose, and mouth didn’t show up very well, so I went over each one with my gel pen.
I love the way these bookmarks turned out. I especially love magnetic bookmarks because they don’t tend to fall out as easily as a regular bookmark.
It is kind of fun since just the head sticks out the top when the book is closed.
Use these little characters to create a card, glue onto a notebook, or any other place you need a little Harry Potter love.
Happy Harry Potter 2017
This post is part of the Happy Harry Potter 2017 series over at Rae Gun Ramblings. Go check it out as there is a ton of Harry Potter inspiration over there for you to be inspired by.
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Josee Levesque says
Je ne trouve pas le telechargement des marques page de harry potter
Laura Silva says
Josee,
I apologize. I used images that are no longer available in Cricut Design Space. I have tried recreating these with images available, but have not yet found good substitutes.
Laura
Anne says
Hi Laura, were you able to find out why the file says image not available for sale?
Thanks,
Anne
Laura Silva says
Anne,
I believe the cartridges (now called Image Sets) that I used to create this file are no longer available. Unfortunately, because of that I have no way of updating this file for sharing. I am so sorry I couldn’t be more help!
xo,
Laura
Aaryn says
I’m trying to make these and got everything I needed and when I go to cut the images it says they are not for sale and it won’t let me continue. Is there a way to get these made? Thank you!
Laura Silva says
Aaryn,
One of the cartridges I used to create this file is no longer available. I redid the file so you should be able to cut it out. It will look slightly different from the original since I couldn’t use those same images. Click here for the new file: New Harry Potter Bookmarks.
xo,
Laura
aaryn says
Hi! Thanks for the reply. Unfortunately it is saying the same error code.
Laura Silva says
Aaryn,
I have a friend who is saying the same thing about a file she is sharing. I will be reaching out to Cricut to see if we can figure out a solution.
xo,
Laura
Anourse says
Thank you for this tutorial and template! You don’t know how many headaches and angry throwing you saved me!!!! I love my cricut but don’t know how to use it to its fullest potential. I only make basic things… My nephew asked for Harry Potter B-day invites, and I can’t say no…Thank you thank you thank you!!!!!
Laura Silva says
I am so glad that you found these. They take a little bit to put them together, but they are so cute when they are completed. The hardest part was designing the characters! Enjoy your party.
xo,
Laura