Book page leaves, especially those aged with patina, make beautiful, easy diy home decor. How to make a paper wreath using pages from a vintage book. It is a statement piece and conversation starter that is truly one of a kind. I also really like the gallery shelves in the final picture.
I still love the romantic, shabby chic look of this book page wreath, so i created another one and filmed an updated tutorial on my channel. How to make a book page wreath celebrate every day with me. I created the grateful book page wreath a few years ago and its still one of my favorite things to pull out of storage every fall. Ive been looking for the perfect book page wreath to make because i have a damaged antique book with beautiful gold leafed pages. How to make a book page wreath shaped like a heart february 2, 2015 june 11, 2019 a few friends asked me to please do a post on how i made the book page wreath that i have hanging above my fireplace mantel in my living room after seeing it on my valentine heart craft post. Burlap wired ribbon about 4 feet glue gun optional note. Shabby chic farmhouse book page valentines day wreath dollar tree craft in my opinion, the photos dont do a good job of capturing the texture, colour and texture of this book page wreath. This is such a fun wreath to create, and it would be a great craft to do with kids, too. How to make a book page wreath melissa peterson designs.
Diy luscious wreath made from old book pages the spice. Today i am going to share the tutorial of how to make this simple. Book page flower wreath tutorial this book page flower wreath is designed on a coat hanger, making it an easy decorating with paper craft to hang anywhere. I scooped up some old books in the free box at my local library, and straw wreath forms at a local garage sale.
Everybody has already posted how to make a book page wr eath all over blogworld, but im in a creative slump, so i thought id just do something anything just to get my juices flowing again. My version of the book page wreath satori design for living. Folding paper into shapes is such a great way to turn something drab to fab. It is an easy, beautiful and inexpensive diy project. This video shows a cheap and easy way to create a beautiful book page wreath using new or old books, newspaper, or. Keep staggering your pages in until your ready to add your embellishments in the center. This would be a perfect project for my home office, which by the way, is filled with books. All you need is a book or several, if youre using skinny paperbacks, a stapler, a foam board or wreath, and a glue gun.
How to make a book page wreath shaped like a heart. Ive been eyeing these great book page wreaths for a while now, and. I tore out about 50 pages from the book and made sure they were ones that had equally spaced texted on either side basically i didnt want a big chapter title or large dark font showing up on my wreath. Jun 10, 2019 how to make a paper wreath using pages from a vintage book. Nov 18, 2014 this past summer, my friend melissa deming of hive resources launched the paperback version of her book, daughters of the king. Lindsay says that she saw a book page wreath at an arts and craft fair. When i first decided on this project i thought i would make a full book page wreath. This book page magnolia wreath, is perfect for your farmhouse.
We hung wreaths on our cabinets for a festive vintage look. How to make a dahlia book page wreath home garden diy. I have wanted to make a dahlia book page wreath for a while. How to make a book page wreath, and more book art ideas. 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. You know i love a bargain, and this holiday wreath was no exception.
This book page paper wreath tutorial is the first diy home decor item ive made this spring and it is a dollar store craft. If youre looking for beautiful, neutral fall decor ideas, try making your own book page wreaths and garlands i have a diy tutorial for you. I started out with the idea that these would be ornaments for my christmas tree and that id embellish them with holly berries. Jan, 2016 ive been wanting to make a book page wreath for awhile, and i figured now was the perfect time.
How to make a dahlia book page wreath im a book lover, so anything that is book related well, im all about that. My friend brought the pine cones and i had the old books. Robeson recreates an old antique book pages wreath for her home. Make a pretty, heart shaped wreath with recycled cardboard, and old book and a glue gun. Ive been eyeing these great book page wreaths for a while now, and finally got around to making my own last weekend. After taking down my winter wreath, i had a bare spot on my wall. This gives you a nice guideline on where to glue your first row of cones. With a wreath form, hot glue fun, an old book and a little bit of time and patience, you too can make a book page wr eath for your home. One by one, roll each page to make a cone shape and flatten the bottom part. After seeing lots of pictures of them all over and loving the look of them, i decided it was time to make one. Cheap decorating ideas, diy projects january 2, 2017. An old book or two, for a total of at least 330 pages which comes to 165 sheets of paper. For the outer grouping, make sure that the point of the cone is at the very bottom corner of your page. Of course i have a christmas wreath for december, and i have a bright floral wreath for the spring, but what do people put on their doors after the holidays.
Nov 19, 2012 if youve been thinking of making a rolled book page wreath, now just might be the perfect time to do it. Heres an oval wreath that would look great all year long. Learn how to make your own beautiful book page wreath, plus get the details for 14 other diy christmas wreaths. I love that this rolled book page wreath makes such a big decorative impact, but it barely costs anything. Jan 03, 2017 this book page magnolia wreath, is perfect for your farmhouse. Wrap it around something round to form the ring, then bend the tips into the shape you see in the photo above. Nov 24, 2012 christmas decorating christmas wreath old book pages. Christmas decorating christmas wreath old book pages. Today i am going to share the tutorial of how to make this simple wreath from an old book 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. Jan, 2018 thats when i decided i would create an easy diy book wreath with a custom sign i created years ago. Make a book page wreath in just 3 easy steps, a simple tutorial at sparkles of sunshine. I have used this vintage book to make the magnolia wreath, mini book page wreath, spring book page art, and oversized gift wrap name cutouts. 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.
I was honored to help her with the book launch party. X 2 then, crumble them around a pen or a marker to give it the ruffled look. Thats when i decided i would create an easy diy book wreath with a custom sign i created years ago. In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page wreath for her. It will look beautiful on your door year round, but with a quick change of ribbons, you can make it a special holiday wreath. The folds of the pieces on this wreath add depth and give it real. The first step is to cut up the pages of your book into squares. Its been a fun two weeks of just enjoying some time with the kiddos and the hubby and taking it. So easy to create your own style with this wreath that is great. I didnt have a book i wanted to tear up to make the wreath so i got one for fifty cents at the thrift store. Paper wreath best thing to do with a stephen king paperback book. I am totally caught up in the magic of burlap lately, i wanted to make a wreath, but not just any old 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.
This would be the perfect diy to do with an old historical book that meant a lot to me in my childhood. This wreath is rustic, easy to make, and so versatile. Jan 16, 2018 with valentines day on its way and a fun new blog hop, i decided to take a peek at my valentines day board and see what goodies ive pinned and make something. 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. It probably took me a just over an hour to make this entire wreath while we watched a christmas movie last night.
This past summer, my friend melissa deming of hive resources launched the paperback version of her book, daughters of the king. A great way to add to your home decor on a small budget. Carefully tear or cut pages out of the book you are using. Dec 24, 2019 my book page wreath took 6 layers of rolled pages. Create this adorable farmhouse style wreath using an old book. In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page wreath for her door. In my opinion, the photos dont do a good job of capturing the texture, colour and texture of this book page wreath. Diy bird book page wreath project thistlewood farm. Let me show you today with this fun project, a christmas book page wreath to add to your holiday decor this season. But if youre perfectly happy with repurposing old books, this post is for you. This wreath was so easy to make, i dont even think it took an entire afternoon to make it. It was about 20 years old but the pages didnt look old enough for the look. 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. I loved the look of the book page wreaths everyone was making, so i decided i would use that style and incorporate the look of burlap.
How to make a mini book page wreath in as little as 15 minutes and using recycled books. Apr 11, 2014 with a wreath form, hot glue fun, an old book and a little bit of time and patience, you too can make a book page wreath for your home. The cool thing about this paper art wreath is that you can dress it up a little all through the year so. This diy book page wreath is a great accent to any room, and you can repurpose a discarded book. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Next, remove the inner circle of the mason jar lid, you only need the outer ring. Its been a fun two weeks of just enjoying some time with the kiddos and the hubby and taking it a bit slow. Dec 09, 2015 how to assemble your book page wreath. How to make a heart shaped book page wreath youtube.
This is actually a bit of a cheater project for me, as i bought the book page wreath from a friend of mine at her christmas craft sale. 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. Book page wreath made in 3 easy steps sparkles of sunshine. How to make an old book page wreath begin by using a circle hoop or similar to trace and measure a wreath shape onto cardboard. A couple of months ago, my sweet friend a and i got together one afternoon and made two pine cone and book page wreaths. Dec 02, 2014 last weekend i got all inspired and decided to make a wreath using pages from old, yellowed book pages. Secure this layer staggering placements between the cones of your first layer. Ive been wanting to make one of these after admiring them for more than two years. Since she doesnt have a blog, i will give you a quick run down on how they are made and show you the changes that i made to mine so i didnt have to pack it away with my christmas decorations. Roll at an angle, and then secure the page at the final corner with a. Using the same hole, draw a 10 circle inside of the 12 circle. Mar 16, 2020 i am absolutely in love with this origami old book page wreath.
In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page. I also love that fact that is a very cheap diy project to make. I was up in pennsylvania and just enjoying the time with my family. Then it was time to make my medallion, with yes, more book pages. 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. Book page wreath tutorial how to make a book page wreath. Last year, i made a spring wreath with a cute little bird and some bunting on it. Perfect farmhouse style on the small budget framed wreath. Mar 22, 2020 i have fallen in love with this old book page wreath. The book is a book of poems by keats, however it is falling apart and some pages are missing. Learn how to make a book page wreath that resembles a dahlia flower.
All the above highlighted links are to the actual tutorial which, i found out, is not always easy to locate. An easy diy craft tutorial idea for beautiful home decor that you can display all year long. I didnt have a book i wanted to tear up to make the wreath. We were making them for fall but then we decided that our new wreaths were perfect for christmas. I made the blue 2 inches wide and the red 3 inches wide. Join me as i make a farmhouse book page heart wreath inspired by the diy mommy. I love creating decor pieces out of unusual objects obviously. I used about 150 sheets, 7 inches by 5 inches, to cover the wreath form. I love the look of them and i love the story behind them. I knew it would fit in perfect with my late summer mantel. After that, i tore strips of navy blue and red polka dot fabric. I love using up something that would otherwise be trash, and this is a great example of how you can turn trash to treasure in no time. Last week i showed you how i incorporated this wreath into my magical. Today i am going to share the tutorial of how to make this simple wreath from an old book.
Dec 04, 2014 how to make a book page wreath, and more book art ideas. Since i wanted my wreath to be 3 cones deep, i rolled each section of pages slightly differently. Im an avid reader and a lover of rustic chic diy so theres something about old book pages that just tugs at my heart. Pages with edges that are beginning to yellow look especially nice when rolled due to the color variation. I covered my straw form with book pages, keeping them as smooth as possible. How to make a book page paper wreath the crafty blog stalker. Last weekend a few of my girlfriends and i gathered to make a vintage book wreath. I am absolutely in love with this origami old book page wreath. Watch my youtube video to learn how to make this easy heartshaped book page wreath. How to make book page flower wreath a step by step guide to making book page flowers into a wreath. With valentines day on its way and a fun new blog hop, i decided to take a peek at my valentines day board and see what goodies ive pinned and make something. Suffice it to say that this book has served me very well. There are several book page wreaths out there for inspiration. This book page wreath is simple to make and would be perfect for a crafternoon with your friends.
Continue gluing the pages around the base to create your first layer of the wreath. Diy luscious wreath made from old book pages the spice of life. Dollar tree valentines decor couldnt look any betterdont you think so. How i made my vintage book wreath with glitter of course.
Posted on october, 2014 january 21, 2020 by jennifer allwood. Diy old books old book crafts book page crafts recycled books book page art book art old book pages how to make wreaths crafts to make. How to make a book page wreath perfect for fall polka. Nov 21, 2011 ive been looking for the perfect book page wreath to make because i have a damaged antique book with beautiful gold leafed pages. Using a hot glue gun, glue the cones onto the foam wreath. I also made ornaments out of fruit, and you can learn how here. Book page valentines day wreath diy just that perfect piece. Theyre big, colorful, and a pretty decoration for the holidays or anytime, depending on your choice of accessories. 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. That wreath also had shredded paper but it was in the form of easter grass rather than a shred book pages. Nov 23, 2015 what can you make with a wreath form, an old book, some berries and glue. I promised i would share my choose to shine book page wreath tut during yesterdays post.
How to make a book page wreath the shabby creek cottage. It only took about an hour to make and then i added this nest that we found at hobby lobby. Then you start rolling and gluing the pages into rolls. How to make a dahlia book page wreath a wonderful thought. I wanted to add a poinsettia flower to the center of my wreath. They were actually easy to make once i nailed down the detailswhich was nice since i made thirteen of them in one sitting. It was super exciting and i was honored to help her with the book launch party. You can always add a christmas ornament of your choice or continue to add rolled pages until your wreath is filled in. Last year i made a rather large book page wreath to hang over our mantel. Make a huge impact for pennies with this tutorial for a rolled book page wreath.
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