If you’re diving into The God of the Woods by Liz Moore for your next book club pick, you already know the forest plays a huge role in the story’s atmosphere. The tangled trees, the hidden secrets, the way nature quietly watches, it’s all so vivid. I thought it would be fun to carry that theme into our book club night with a simple, beautiful craft: pressed flower bookmarks.

Not only are these bookmarks gorgeous, they’re also budget-friendly and easy to make. Plus, they double as thoughtful keepsakes for your guests to remember the book long after the last page is turned.

Supplies You’ll Need

I grabbed all my supplies from my curated list here so you can easily shop everything in one place.

• 85-Piece DIY Dried Flower Bookmark Kit – Includes a variety of pressed flowers in different shapes and colors and jar shaped laminate bookmarks.
• Optional extra flowers – A 100-piece pack for more color variety.
• Hole punch – For adding a tassel.
• Ribbon or twine – To give it that polished finish.

Step-By-Step Instructions

1. Pick Your Flowers
   Choose a few pressed flowers that fit the vibe of The God of the Woods, think soft greens, earthy tones, or delicate blooms that feel like they could’ve been found in the story’s forest.
2. Arrange Your Design
   Lay them out directly between two pieces of laminating sheet. Play with placement until you love it, flowers look best when layered slightly and paired with a mix of colors and textures.
3. Seal the Bookmark
   Carefully smooth the film over your flowers to avoid air bubbles.
4. Add the Tassel
   Punch a hole at the top and tie on a ribbon or twine.

Perfect for Book Club Craft and Favors

Hand these bookmarks out or craft them together at your next meeting as a surprise take-home gift. They’re not only pretty, but they also tie back beautifully to the novel’s woodland mystery. Every time your friends use them, they’ll remember your discussion and the magical forest setting.

Tips for a Themed Evening

• Decorate with greenery – Use ferns, branches, or faux ivy to set the tone.
• Serve forest-inspired snacks – Think berry tarts, mushroom crostini, or herbal teas.
• Discussion prompt – Ask your group what “hidden things” they’d preserve in their own forest, the way these flowers are preserved in a bookmark.

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