There’s something quietly magical about slipping a handmade bookmark into a well-loved book — especially one carrying a tiny message of encouragement.
And today we’ve got just the thing: four free inspirational quote bookmarks to colour, ready to brighten reading time for kids and grown-ups alike.
These cheerful designs are a free resource featuring bold, bubbly lettering and sweet hand-drawn florals — perfect for all ages and absolutely ideal for a five-minute calm-down craft session.
🌼 What’s on the Bookmarks?
Each bookmark includes a positive reminder:
💛 Small steps every day — Because little wins count
💜 You are enough — A message we all need from time to time
💚 Keep moving forward — For the wobbly days
💗 Find joy in the little things — A gratitude whisper tucked between pages
Each quote is surrounded by gorgeous doodles: flowers, leaves, hearts and stars. Simple enough for little hands to colour, detailed enough to keep older kids (and mums!) happily absorbed.
🎒 Why We Love This Craft
Bookmarks like these tick all our favourite boxes:
- Quick, screen-free and calming
- Uses supplies you already have
- Encourages little readers to want to open their books
- Makes a sweet gift for friends, teachers, grandparents
- Completely free and re-printable whenever the urge strikes
Mini took his time choosing colours for the lettering (the neon pens came out!), while Maxi preferred doing bold two-colour blends on the flowers.
I coloured one myself while waiting for dinner — guilt-free creativity!
✂️ How to Use Them
Print → Colour → Cut → Read!
For extra long-lasting bookmarks, try:
- printing on card instead of paper
- laminating (if you’re as clumsy with tea as I am!)
- adding a ribbon or yarn tassel through a punched hole
- making a little stack to tuck inside birthday cards and party bags
📥 Grab Your Free Printable
These printables are offered for your non-commercial personal use only. Mass-production of this printable is not permitted, even for non-profit purposes (they can be used in a classroom situation). Please do not upload the Inspirational Quote Bookmarks to other sites – instead, if you want to let people know about these freebies, post a link to this page. Pinning is okay as long as the pin links back to this page. Thanks!
All you need to do is add click on add to cart and the free printable Inspirational Quote Bookmarks coloring pages will be added to your shopping cart. When you are finished click on the orange cart menu at the top right of your page and follow the instructions on the screen. You will not be charged and the free pdf file will be available for you to download immediately and will also be emailed to your inbox.
🌈 More Little Acts of Creativity
Love easy printables? Try these favourites:
- Free Thank You Coloring Pages • Printable and Fun
- Simple Positive Affirmation Coloring Pages for Kids
- Free Printable Positive Affirmation Cards
- 75+ Inspirational Quotes Colouring Pages for Adults and Kids.
- Printable Quote Bookmarks to Colour • Free Download
- Free Printable Spring Quotes for Kids to Colour
- Free 20 Pages of Autumn Quotes Colouring Pages
They all make brilliant quiet-time activities — especially on rainy afternoons!
❤️ Final Thoughts
Creativity doesn’t need to be complicated.
Sometimes it’s just paper, pens and a little reminder that you are enough, right now, just as you are.
Print your set, colour them in, and pop them into your next cosy read. And if your gang colours theirs, please tag us @muminthemadhouse — we love seeing what families make with our printables.
Happy colouring and even happier reading 📚💕