Wreath made of book pages

Sep, 2015 even children can help with scrunching and folding the pages. Book page wreath tutorial how to make a book page wreath. I then cut the circle into the spiral, leaving a tab at the end. Use can use just about any wreath form type, shape and size making a paper rose i punched out 3. Book page wreath, custom wreath, book wreath can be made from just about any book. Carefully tear or cut pages out of the book you are using. I also love that fact that is a very cheap diy project to make. Check both sides of your page to plan how much print you want showing once you roll your page up. Nov 24, 2012 youtubes most watched interior designer rebecca robeson recreates an old antique book pages wreath for her home. For this craft, we chose the handy arrow tr400ws glue gun kit, which allowed for easy access to glue sticks and glue gun from the handy kit workstation for this glueintensive project. I also love that the wreath it is made up of old book pages very green.

This book page magnolia wreath, is perfect for your farmhouse. Nov 23, 2015 start out by tearing your book pages from your book. Rolled book page wreath tutorial november 19, 2012 if youve been thinking of making a rolled book page wreath, now just might be the perfect time to do it. I am a lover of old books and words printed on almost anything so it was a given that i would fall in love with this book page wreath when i saw it on the internet. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Last year i made a few rolled flower gift toppers from recycled book pages and they remind me so much of the curled wood roses i thought they would make a good substitute. We are guilty of loving every idea, its hard enough to choose a few. Ingenious and crafty ways of turning paper into stylish. So definitely not the quick 10 minute crafts im used to but its also not that long. Following the guidelines, cut along the spiral shape. The pages need to be big enough to cut out a 4 x 4inch square. Pages with edges that are beginning to yellow look especially nice when rolled due to the color variation. How to make a book page wreath celebrate every day with me. Old book the older the better as the pages will be more yellow and it will give a vintage look to your wreath.

This book page paper wreath tutorial is the first diy home decor item ive made this spring and it is a dollar store craft. After taking down my winter wreath, i had a bare spot on my wall. If you had a bigger book, one page would work fine. You can use an old book you have around already or. Start out by tearing your book pages from your book.

I finally came across one at this little boutique in tustin of course i didnt have my camera on me at the time to take a picture. Sep 16, 2011 this video demonstrates how to make a wreath with the pages torn from an old book. Then you start rolling and gluing the pages into rolls. If the pages are thin, may be best to use two pages at a time. Today i am going to share the tutorial of how to make this simple wreath from an old book. I shared my book page wreath in my fall mantel a few years ago, and a few people asked where they could find the tutorial for it. Made with a cardboard frame and pages from a book, this diy wreath is so simple to make, yet gives any room in your home a stunning accent piece that everyone will love. Last year, i made a spring wreath with a cute little bird and some bunting on it. But mine is extra christmasey because it is made with music pages. Making a paper rosette wreath from book pages thriftyfun. Dec 15, 2011 paper leaves can also be arranged in a sunburst pattern when crafting a wreath.

I took a short blogging break last week, but now im back now and i am ready for a new year and lots of diys. It did take a fair amount of time, but i needed a project to fill my time, so it worked out well. So easy to create your own style with this wreath that is great. Nov 18, 2014 this past summer, my friend melissa deming of hive resources launched the paperback version of her book, daughters of the king. Mar 28, 20 i made this a very full and compact wreath, so i used a lot of pages, but it could be made much more quickly with less pages that face upward more, and dont go the full 180 degrees around the ring. Dec 02, 2014 an old book or two, for a total of at least 330 pages which comes to 165 sheets of paper. Before you can begin, you will need to gather the necessary materials.

If you have damaged books, this is the perfect craft to try. Check out our book page wreath selection for the very best in unique or. How to make flowers out of paper using an old book. I watched a movie while i rolled the pages up one by one to make it easier when i went to put them on the wreath form. In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page wreath for her door. I love decorating my home for the holidays, but i dont do a lot of decorating the rest of the year. Ive made these with cardstock but never thought to use book pages. Several layers were glued onto the cardboard circle to get this look. Halloween wreath made from book pages live laugh rowe. Once its all rolled up, slightly loosen the roll so you can slide the pencil out. The size of the book pages will determine the final width of your wreath, use small pages for a small wreath, etc. Make a book page wreath in just 3 easy steps, a simple tutorial at sparkles of sunshine. An easy diy craft tutorial idea for beautiful home decor that you can display all year long. I dont know about you, but christmas is not complete without music all of the beautiful.

How to make a book page paper wreath the crafty blog stalker. That wreath also had shredded paper but it was in the form of easter grass rather than a shred book pages. Next, i cut out a circle from a large piece of a box just two circular objects a container lid for the outside, a bowl for the inside, then cut the circles with a box knife to create. Ive been wanting to make one of these after admiring them for more than two years. Dec 04, 2014 i have a friend who did book art crafts like this last year. How to make a book page wreath the shabby creek cottage. Old book pages, approximately 200250 books can be found at thrift stores, yard or library sales, and even auctions, but avoid brittle pages. It was super exciting and i was honored to help her with the book launch party. That book tree you listed is very festive too may have to try it. In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page wreath for her. Ive been looking for the perfect book page wreath to make because i have a damaged antique book with beautiful gold leafed pages.

Cheap decorating ideas, diy projects january 2, 2017. How to make a book page wreath shaped like a heart. Share on thriftyfun this page contains the following solutions. Its so easy to come up with a form for your next wreath. This wreath made from vintage book pages with just a touch of glitter will bring a sense of nostalgia to your holiday decorating, hang it on a door or above your fireplace. This diy book page wreath is a great accent to any room, and you can repurpose a discarded book. Its been a fun two weeks of just enjoying some time with the kiddos and the hubby and taking it a bit slow. Today i am going to share the tutorial of how to make this simple. It goes by quicker if you do it while watching frozen with a little cutie at least it did for me. I stained the embroidery hoop a dark color and while it dried, i taped two book pages together so they were big enough to fit the back of the embroidery hoop. Using a pencil, roll your book page from one corner to the next to make a tube. My husband was really surprised when i told him they were made out of book pages. This beautiful book wreath is a great way to decorate your reading nook or library.

Here is another lovely flower decoration made from book pages that goes great alongside this. This project was one of the ufos unfinished objects that i had started and then was stashed away. There are several book page wreaths out there for inspiration. Finally in december, in the middle of watching a christmas movie marathon on hallmark channel, i made an intentional point to sit down and make a book page wreath. Christmas, diy projects, holiday decor, wreaths a couple of months ago, my sweet friend a and i got together one afternoon and made two pine cone and book page wreaths. Some were spray painted but you can still distinguish the writing on them. This is a page about making a paper rosette wreath from book pages. Jun 10, 2019 how to make a paper wreath using pages from a vintage book. My version of the book page wreath satori design for living. Westenskow wreaths old book crafts book page crafts book page art old book pages old books paper crafts book art diy crafts christmas table decorations. Learn how to make your own beautiful book page wreath, plus get the details for 14 other diy christmas wreaths. The end result is unique and beautiful, and the wreath makes a wonderful gift for the book lovers in your life. Apr 11, 2014 then i made a plan to create a book page wreath for my home.

Book page wreath made in 3 easy steps sparkles of sunshine. Nov 19, 2012 heres an oval wreath that would look great all year long. I have wanted to make a dahlia book page wreath for a while. I knew it would fit in perfect with my late summer mantel.

Add a crow or spiders for halloween or keep it simple and use for your everyday neutral decor. Here is another lovely flower decoration made from book pages that goes great alongside this what type of wreath forms are there. I used 55 book pages for this wreath, so thats a good number to start with for a 9 inch wreath form. How to make a wreath out of book pages by angela chavez.

It probably took me a just over an hour to make this entire wreath while we watched a christmas movie last night. Youtubes most watched interior designer rebecca robeson recreates an old antique book pages wreath for her home. Jul 15, 2019 how to make flowers out of paper using an old book. Jan 03, 2017 this book page magnolia wreath, is perfect for your farmhouse. You will want to read my previous post on making a book page wreath for the easiest way to crumble your book pages. This video demonstrates how to make a wreath with the pages torn. How to make a dahlia book page wreath a wonderful thought. Then i shared it in our wood frame gallery wall, and a lot of other people asked where they could find the tutorial. Last year i made a rather large book page wreath to hang over our mantel.

I bought a wreath from her thats made out of an old copy of pride and prejudice and i love it my other favorites from her were simple glass ball ornaments that she covered in strips of book pages. After seeing lots of pictures of them all over and loving the look of them, i decided it was time to make one. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Everybody has already posted how to make a book page wreath all over blogworld, but im in a creative slump, so i thought id just do something anything just to get my juices flowing again. How to make a paper wreath using pages from a vintage book. Making this book page wreath only took around 45 minutes. Its been a fun two weeks of just enjoying some time with the kiddos and the hubby and taking it. Starting with the outside of the spiral, roll the paper inward to create the flower shape. Like we promised, we indeed made a christmas wonderful link party favorites part 3. Licia upcycled an old frame by spray painting it deep purple and then painted a purple bird on a book page as the central motif. The first step is to cut up the pages of your book into squares. I was up in pennsylvania and just enjoying the time with my family. Give the wreath form a light coat of white or light color spray paint to help camouflage any seethrough spaces.

The book page wreath has been around forever, but its usually made with the pages rolled into a cone shape often referred to as the dahlia wreath. The book is a book of poems by keats, however it is falling apart and some pages are missing. Then i made a plan to create a book page wreath for my home. Very artsy and perfect decoration for the book lover. Jun 11, 2019 i also love that the wreath it is made up of old book pages very green. Theyre big, colorful, and a pretty decoration for the holidays or anytime, depending on your choice of. Paper leaves can also be arranged in a sunburst pattern when crafting a wreath. I added a piece of twine around the outer portion on the back of the wreath. So i made a new book page wreath with a heart twist just in time for valentines day. My big kids especially are never without a book or kindle in their hands. This video demonstrates how to make a wreath with the pages torn from an old book. Making paper or book page roses and wreath blogger. Open the book and carefully run the exacto knife along the edge of the pages close to the spine, try to make a straight cut, you should be able to cut through several pages at once.

Diy making a music sheet wreath by zassys treasures duration. Spring wreath made from embroidery hoops and old book pages. Upcycled book page christmas wreath this post may contain affiliate links provided for your convenience. To start, find an old book which does not need to remain intact. We earn commissions if you shop through the links on this page. Today i am going to share a tutorial for a wreath i have been wanting to make for some time. Nov, 2010 basically you layer three book pages together and draw a spiral circle. I am also an amazon associate and earn from qualifying purchases read my full disclosure policy. Nov 21, 2011 the book is a book of poems by keats, however it is falling apart and some pages are missing. See more ideas about book page wreath, book pages and book crafts. Diy luscious wreath made from old book pages the spice of life.

A couple of months ago, my sweet friend a and i got together one afternoon and made two pine cone and book page wreaths. Book page wreath made in 3 easy steps as an avid book lover, the first time i saw a book page wreath i immediately fell in love with it. I have a friend who did book art crafts like this last year. If you click a link on our site and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Ive been eyeing these great book page wreaths for a while now, and finally got around to making my own last weekend. While those are quite beautiful, i wanted to try something different. Burlap wired ribbon about 4 feet glue gun optional. In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page wreath for her wreath craftsdiy wreathpaper craftspaper wreathshow. When i needed a wreath this year i decided to use old book pages to create one that could stay up long after the holidays were over.

I made this a very full and compact wreath, so i used a lot of pages, but it could be made much more quickly with less pages that face upward more, and dont go the full 180 degrees around the ring. It does not need to be a long book since you will only be tearing out a few pages per flower. Nov 14, 20 last year i made a rather large book page wreath to hang over our mantel. So when i organized a craft for womens night at our church awhile back, i decided this easy book page wreath would be a project everyone would love. Last weekend i got all inspired and decided to make a wreath using pages from old, yellowed.