Beak-marked and beautiful bookmark

Add a bright burst of color and a wink of wordplay to your reading routine with this Goldfinch Bookmark, featuring a cheerful goldfinch perched atop a cluster of purple flowers. Clutched delicately in her beak is a flowing turquoise ribbon that reads “Beak-marked and beautiful”—a playful reminder that your place has been saved in style.

This design begins as an original pen-and-ink illustration with watercolor, created in my Pennsylvania studio through careful observation and a love of expressive, story-rich details. The goldfinch’s sunny feathers pop against the soft purples below, while the ribbon adds movement, humor, and just the right touch of charm—like a tiny banner celebrating your love of books.

Printed at 2 x 6 inches, this bookmark is laminated for durability, making it sturdy enough for everyday reading, planners, journals, cookbooks, and well-loved novels. A tassel is included, making it easy to spot your place and adding a classic finishing touch that feels right at home tucked between the pages.

Perfect for bird lovers, readers, teachers, writers, and stationery collectors, this goldfinch bookmark makes a thoughtful gift, stocking stuffer, or small encouragement for yourself. It pairs beautifully with greeting cards, notepads, or art prints for a ready-to-give set, and it’s especially loved by anyone who enjoys clever phrases and nature-inspired design.

Like all Critterwit & Company pieces, this bookmark celebrates the quiet joy of slowing down—of noticing color, pattern, and personality in the natural world. Whether you’re marking a favorite chapter or returning to a story you can’t put down, this goldfinch is happy to keep your place… beautifully beak-marked, of course.

Details:
– Size: 2 x 6 inches
– Laminated for durability
– Tassel included
– Original pen-and-ink illustration with watercolor
– Designed by a Pennsylvania artist

A bright little bookmark for beautiful readers—proof that even your place in a book deserves to be charming.