Tutorial | Origami Corner Bookmark

If you’re a fan of origami and love finding practical ways to incorporate it into your daily life, this tutorial is perfect for you! Over on the Pane, Amore et Creativa blog, there’s a fantastic step-by-step guide on how to use origami to make a cute and functional page corner bookmark. This little project is a great way to add a personal touch to your reading material, and it’s surprisingly simple to make with just a few folds of paper!

While the instructions are in Italian, don’t let that stop you—there are plenty of detailed step-by-step photos to guide you along the way, making it easy to follow even if you don’t speak the language. The visual cues in the tutorial will ensure that you can create this clever little bookmark in no time at all.

The beauty of this project lies in its simplicity. With just a square of paper, you can fold it into a corner bookmark that fits perfectly over the corner of your book page. Not only does this make it easy to find your spot in your book, but the origami design adds a unique and decorative flair. You can even customize your bookmark with fun patterned paper to match your personal style or the theme of your current reading.

Origami bookmarks like these are also a fantastic gift idea. Imagine gifting a beautifully folded corner bookmark to a book lover, paired with a favorite book! It’s a thoughtful, handmade touch that can make any reading experience feel a little more special.

This project is great for all skill levels, whether you’re a seasoned origami expert or just starting out. And since the materials needed are minimal—just a square piece of paper—you can easily whip up a batch of these bookmarks to give as gifts, or make a few for yourself to brighten up your reading time.

If you’re ready to give it a try, head over to Pane, Amore et Creativa to check out the full tutorial. It’s a fun and easy way to add some origami magic to your bookshelves! Happy folding! The instructions are in Italian, but it should be easy to follow along with the detailed step by step photos. Click here to go to the tutorial

Halloween scrapbooking is honestly one of my favourite seasonal projects. There’s just something playful about mixing pumpkins, ghosts, stars, bats, spiderwebs, and all the spooky-but-cute shapes that come out this time of year. Even if your Halloween looks more like a quiet night in with chocolate and a movie (mine often does!), the photos we take around October always seem to have a little extra sparkle.

To help you turn those snapshots into magical, memory-filled pages, I’ve designed a brand-new set of 10 Halloween scrapbook layout templates, all based on bold shape elements. These are single-page sketches featuring fun, layered Halloween shapes — pumpkins, moons, stars, webs, ghosts, spooky circles, doodled accents, and chunky graphic outlines.

These layouts work perfectly with:
• trick-or-treat photos
• kids in costume
• pets in costume (we see you, reluctant cats and overexcited pups)
• haunted house visits
• pumpkin carving nights
• classroom dress-up days
• Halloween parties
• October everyday moments
• goth, witchy, or “year-round Halloween” scrapbookers (a real category!)

Each sketch includes space for one or two photos, depending on the design, and lots of room for embellishing — because Halloween invites just the right amount of chaos on a page.

Here’s a closer look at the shape-focused layouts included:

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Layout 1 – Spiderweb Circle + Ghost Accent
A striking centre design with a Halloween glow.

Layout 2 – Pumpkin Stack + Layered Title Banner
Cute, cosy, and perfect for family or kid-friendly photos.

Layout 3 – Witch Hat & Stars Cluster Behind Photo
A magical page that adds instant whimsy.

Layout 4 – Crescent Moon Frame + Bat Swirls
Ideal for moody night shots or black-and-white Halloween photos.

Layout 5 – Haunted House Silhouette + Layered Arches
A fun backdrop for spooky events or costume parades.

Layout 6 – Ghost Arch + Falling Stars
Works beautifully with soft pastels or classic Halloween colours.

Layout 7 – Pumpkin Patch Scene + Journaling Tag
A great “story heavy” layout for documenting your October traditions.

Layout 8 – Starburst Frame + Spooky Swirls
Energetic and modern, perfect for bold coloured papers.

Layout 9 – Candy Corn Cluster + Tilted Photo
Playful, graphic, and great for kids’ photos.

Layout 10 – Full Circle Web + Drippy Banner Title
A dramatic, high-impact layout that makes one photo pop instantly.

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How to Use These Halloween Shape Layout Templates

Use black cardstock behind bright colours for instant contrast
• Try glossy accents, glitter glue, enamel dots, or metallic pens for sparkle
• Ink edges with orange, purple, or lime green for that Halloween pop
• Add real thread for spiderwebs or “witchy” texture
• Layer vellum ghosts or moons for translucent effects
• Use leftover costume fabric scraps as embellishments (yes, really!)

Halloween pages are such a joyful mix of cute and spooky — and these shape-based sketches are designed to help you lean into both. Whether your scrapbook vibe is whimsical, gothic, modern, or kid-friendly, these layouts give you the bones (pun intended!) to create pages that feel full of personality.

If you create with these Halloween sketches, tag CraftGossip on Facebook or Instagram so I can peek at your spooky masterpieces.

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