Description
Custom Bookmarks That Do More Than Hold Your Place
A bookmark shouldn't be an afterthought — it should be something people actually want to keep. At printshaQ, we print custom bookmarks on premium 16pt cardstock with a clean, professional gloss or matte finish, so every one you order looks and feels like it belongs on a shelf, not in a junk drawer.
Whether you're an author promoting a new release, a business handing out a smarter kind of marketing piece, or planning a wedding favor guests will actually hold onto, we build your bookmark around your artwork, your brand, and your quantity — not a one-size-fits-all template.
What Is a Custom Printed Bookmark?
A custom bookmark is a full-color print piece cut to a specific size and printed on durable cardstock, built to hold up to repeat use inside a book, planner, or notebook. Unlike a flyer or a postcard, a bookmark earns a second, third, and fourth look every time someone picks the book back up — which makes it one of the most cost-effective print pieces you can hand someone.
Why Custom Bookmarks Work
- Repeat visibility: A flyer gets read once and tossed. A bookmark gets opened to the same page over and over, keeping your name or message in front of someone for weeks.
- Perceived value: A sturdy, well-finished bookmark feels like a keepsake, not a giveaway — people hang onto it instead of throwing it away.
- Design flexibility: Front-and-back full color printing gives you room for a quote, artwork, a logo, contact info, or all of the above.
- Low cost per impression: Compared to almost any other promotional print piece, bookmarks cost less to produce and get kept longer.
Available Sizes & Finishes
We print bookmarks in a full range of standard sizes, and can quote custom dimensions on request:
- 1.5" x 7"
- 2" x 7"
- 2" x 8"
- 2.75" x 8.5"
- 3" x 4"
- 4.25" x 3.66"
- 8.5" x 3.5"
- 8.5" x 3.66"
Choose gloss or matte coating on either side, and print on one side or two.
Premium Upgrades & Combinations
Want your bookmark to feel more like a premium keepsake than a standard print? We offer the same specialty finishes available on our premium business cards:
- Foil stamping — metallic gold, silver, and more for a shine that catches the eye
- Spot UV — glossy raised highlights over specific design elements
- Embossing — tactile, dimensional detail
- Die cutting — custom shapes beyond the standard rectangle, including laser die cut for intricate detail
- Colored or foiled edges — a bold, finished look along the border
- Rounded corners — a softer, more polished feel
- PMS color matching — hit your exact brand color every print run
- Hole punch (1/8" or 1/4") — ready for ribbon, tassel, or cord
Every one of these is available today — just tell us what you're looking for and we'll build the order around it.
Paper Stocks & Thickness Options
All bookmarks are printed on premium 16pt C2S cardstock, available in:
- Gloss front / Gloss back
- Gloss front / Matte back
- Matte front / Matte back
When Should You Use Custom Bookmarks?
- Authors and small presses handing them out at signings or tucking them into book boxes
- Bookstores and libraries offering something better than a plain paper strip
- Wedding planners and couples looking for a keepsake favor guests actually keep
- Real estate agents, churches, and schools putting a name and message directly in someone's hands
- Brands and businesses using them as a trade show or in-store giveaway that outperforms a flyer
Easy Customization
Upload your front and back artwork directly, or work with our design team to build your layout from scratch. If you're adding foil stamping, embossing, or a die cut shape, we'll ask for a separate file marking exactly where that effect should be applied.
Compare Bookmark Finishes
- Full color printing: Clean, vibrant, cost-effective — the standard choice
- Foil stamping: Metallic shine and standout visual impact
- Embossing: Raised texture without reflectivity
- Spot UV: Gloss contrast on a matte surface
Browse our full bookmark lineup to compare every option side by side.
