Well… we have already created a UNICORN Corner Bookmark, but I couldn’t resist transforming it into a “classic” horse corner bookmark for the Year of the Horse (we adore Chinese New Year Craft Ideas), and it is also perfect for Kentucky Derby enthusiasts! Naturally, we love all unicorn crafts, and since they can be so easily adapted into horse crafts… here is how to do it!
Learning Objectives and Educational Opportunities
As with all our crafts, the main goal of these activities is to have some CREATIVE fun. They are intended to provide a little “down time” while complementing lesson plans and seasonal themes throughout the year. As always, students are encouraged to enjoy themselves and explore this craft in whatever creative way they choose.
There are also several more structured learning opportunities:
- Origami techniques encourage basic maths skills and symmetry
- Reading and carrying out instructions
- Developing fine motor skills
- Enjoyable seasonal activity (Year of the Horse) or complementary farmyard-themed project
Supplies needed to make a Horse Corner Bookmark:
- Paper in the horse colors of your choice (15x 15cm/ 5.5 x 5.5 inch for the origami base is ideal – along with paper scraps for the horse’s features)
- Black pen for adding details
- Scissors
- Glue stick
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Watch the horse corner bookmark video here, or use the step-by-step directions below!
Basic Origami Corner Bookmark
Begin by turning your paper into a square. Corner bookmarks require square pieces of paper, and below we explain how to make one perfectly!
- Start with your A5 sheet of paper and fold one corner across to form a triangle.
- Trim away the excess, then turn the triangle so its longest edge is along the bottom and the right angle points upward. Check that the triangle’s top is facing up and that the long edge runs perpendicular.
- Bring the lower right corner upward until it meets the top right-angled corner.
- Do the same on the left side.
- Open both of these folds again.
- Fold one of the upper sheets downward and crease it firmly.
- Fold the flaps you made upward again and tuck them INTO your bookmark.
- Repeat the process on the opposite side.
- Well done, your basic Origami Corner Bookmark is complete!
How to make a Horse Corner Bookmark
First shape the bookmark into a horse’s head:
Shape the bookmark: Begin by forming the corner bookmark. Turn it over so the complete square/diamond faces you, ensuring the thicker section points upward.
Trim away the bottom quarter (image left) and then form a muzzle and ear (image right).
Next cut your additional horse shapes
Cut the features: Prepare a mane, forelock, small pink section for the ear, and an eye.
Assemble your horse bookmark
Secure the features with glue.
Fold the mane and forelock downward.
Use a pen to add the final details to your horse corner bookmark.
That’s all! Enjoy your reading!
We have more horse crafts for you to explore (they are both alike, but we enjoy highlighting how these horse crafts can be used both “in general” and for Chinese New Year and the Year of the Horse 2026):
Have more fun with Chinese Zodiac Animals for Chinese New Year – discover the 12 Zodiac Animal Bookmarks, along with a wonderful assortment of general Zodiac Animal Crafts:
Enjoy some more playful images:
