With spring weather finally here, it’s a perfect time to grab a book and enjoy some reading outside. Although e-books are convenient and take less space, I still love the experience of a real book. And when you adhere a bookplate inside the cover and tuck a bookmark in the pages, it becomes even more special.

Whether you are sneaking away for some quiet time or sharing a favorite story with young friends, these happy flower companions will bring spring to the pages of your latest read!

What You Need

• Printable Flower Garden Reading Companions template (download here)
• Card stock
• Full-page sticker sheets
• Scissors
• Glue stick

How To Make The Bookplates

Step 1

Print the bookplates using card stock or full-page sticker sheets, then cut around the dashed lines.

Step 2

Write your family’s name on the plate and use a glue stick to attach it inside the cover of your book. Or, if you’re using self-adhesive sheets, simply peel and stick. This is especially nice if you want to give some bookplates as a gift!

How To Make The Bookmarks

Print the bookmarks using card stock and cut around the dashed lines. Tuck a flower friend into your book so you can come back for more reading later!

There’s a Chinese proverb that says “A book is like a garden carried in the pocket”, but with these printable flowers, you’ll also be able to carry a garden in your books.

Happy crafting and reading!