It was super exciting and i was honored to help her with the book launch party. Ive been eyeing these great book page wreaths for a while now. Oct 25, 2010 of all the projects ive done, im pretty sure the book page wreath is my favorite. An easy diy craft tutorial idea for beautiful home decor that you can display all year long. Give the wreath form a light coat of white or light color spray paint to help camouflage any seethrough spaces. It saddens me a tad to rip old books apart, but the end results just make you love the written word on a whole new level. I am also an amazon associate and earn from qualifying purchases read my full disclosure policy. You could also use this technique to create a wreath using magazine pages, comic book pages, or even tissue paper or construction paper. Book from the dollar store wreath form of some sort. I have wanted to make a dahlia book page wreath for a while.
Nonna took the idea and ran with it as she so effortlessly does and created a few new styles of book page wreaths. I just think its such a creative use of materials, and a stunning result to boot. Carefully tear or cut pages out of the book you are using. 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. When the wreath was wrapped i just pinned the burlap in place. I was up in pennsylvania and just enjoying the time with my family. A step by step tutorial of how to make a wreath from old book pages. Book pages i used an old book i had, but you could thrift one if you are sentimental about your books. I think book page wreaths are pretty year round, but something about fall just seems like. Let me show you how to make an easy book page wreath today.
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. 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. Following the guidelines, cut along the spiral shape. I had a straw wreath that i pulled the moss off of and recycled for this project. Christmas wreath out of old book pages i kinda cried a little when. Pages with edges that are beginning to yellow look especially nice when rolled due to the color variation. Jan 16, 2018 using some cardboard, book pages and a glue gun you to can make a farmhouse book page wreath in one afternoon.
The possibilities for how to use this book page wreath are endless. Jun 10, 2019 how to make a paper wreath using pages from a vintage book. Old book pages stars wreath ajs trash2treasure blog. There are several book page wreaths out there for inspiration. There are so many beautiful ones to inspire me i couldnt decide. My mother says that my daughter and i devour books. The wreath tells the story of kristins childhood and her emergence into womanhood, when she meets and falls in love with. I didnt want any of the green to show, so i cut strips from the book pages and glued them to the remaining sides back of the wreath. Suddenly, i had a unique addition to really add to my midcentury modern decor. Book page wreaths have been all the rage for awhile around blogland. I also love that fact that is a very cheap diy project to make. How about using a red tint with a gold ribbon for winter holidays. You can use an old book you have around already or.
How to make a book page wreath celebrate every day with me. How to make a book page wreath, and more book art ideas. Jan 03, 2017 this book page magnolia wreath, is perfect for your farmhouse. Cheap decorating ideas, diy projects january 2, 2017. I knew it would fit in perfect with my late summer mantel. Stephanie at under the table and dreaming posted her wreath and tutorial too. Punch what will feel like a million circles because you will need a lot of them. Dec, 20 upcycled book page christmas wreath this post may contain affiliate links provided for your convenience. Love all the different stuff bloggers are doing with old book pages these days. How to make a door wreath using old books duration. But if youre perfectly happy with repurposing old books, this post is for you. How to make a recycled book page butterfly wreath out of pages from a damaged book and branches.
My supply of old books that would otherwise be thrown away just never seems to end. Today i am going to share the tutorial of how to make this simple wreath from an old book. Its been a fun two weeks of just enjoying some time with the kiddos and the hubby and taking it a bit slow. Since many of the book pages have black and white pictures on them the variegation in color is amazing.
After seeing lots of pictures of them all over and loving the look of them, i decided it was time to make one. 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. It helps if you keep the paper around the sharpie when placing it on the. Learn how to make your own beautiful book page wreath, plus get the details for 14 other diy christmas wreaths. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. I love the look of them and i love the story behind them.
I like that it is flat, but i could have used a smaller one and it would have worked well. I promised i would share my choose to shine book page wreath tut during yesterdays post. How to make a book page paper wreath the crafty blog stalker. I scooped up some old books in the free box at my local library, and straw wreath forms at a local garage sale. Jun 03, 2010 it seems to have started with the ones with pages rolled into cone shapes and attached to a backing in a circular shape. Nov 18, 2014 it was super exciting and i was honored to help her with the book launch party. Pages from an old book please do not damage a good book cardboard, foam core or cake circles ribbon fall decor. Then i saw still cannot remember where someone who had cut leaf shapes out of old book pages to make a wreath like this. I threaded ribbon through the grapevine on the back of the wreath and then wrapped it loosely around the wreath to tie a simple bow in front. I did not want to spend any money, so i had to create something with materials i already had.
If i could do it again, i would have wrapped the wreath in book pages from the beginning. Ive been eyeing these great book page wreaths for a while now, and finally got around to making my own last weekend. I had a straw wreath that i pulled the moss off of. Begin by punching lots of scallop circles out of the pages of the book. In fact, im wondering if maybe i shouldnt just take everything that ive finished in the last week and pack it away for next year. In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page. There are a million different ways to do it, but my favorite way is to roll the pages into a cone shape. It is time consuming, but so worth it, so you may want to start with a small wreath first. So, i tore the page in half, folded it any which way, placed glue on the bottom, and then stuck it into the wreath where it was needed. A little spare crafting time, 1,000 hot glue gun burns and 394 book pages later and you too. Christmas decorating christmas wreath old book pages youtube. Youtubes most watched interior designer rebecca robeson recreates an old antique book pages wreath for her home.
This book page magnolia wreath, is perfect for your farmhouse. How to make a book page wreath, and a few more book art projects im wanting to try this holiday season. When i first made this wreath, i thought it was just a pretty addition to a room. This beautiful book wreath is a great way to decorate your reading nook or library. Prejudice and i love it my other favorites from her were simple glass ball ornaments that she covered in strips of book pages. Well read wreath book page wreath september 23, 20 by tammy 69 comments. 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. Ive been looking for the perfect book page wreath to make because i have a damaged antique book with beautiful gold leafed pages.
Mar 28, 20 oh angie my dear friend, this is the book page wreath that tops all other book page wreaths. Dec 03, 2010 how to make a rolled bookpage wreath i cant remember when i first saw an example of this kind of wreath, but i do know ive been wanting to make one ever since. Its been a fun two weeks of just enjoying some time with the kiddos and the hubby and taking it. Im pretty sure the book page wreath is my favorite. How i made my vintage book wreath with glitter of course. I had decided that this fall i wanted to do some projects with book page leaves. That book tree you listed is very festive too may have to try it. Well read wreath book page wreath deja vue designs.
Join me as i make a farmhouse book page heart wreath inspired by the diy mommy. I thought about adding a sign, but i wanted something a little different. Burlap wired ribbon about 4 feet glue gun optional. I went googly eyed when i saw it and my mouth fell openlol. Thats when i decided i would create an easy diy book wreath with a custom sign i created years ago. I can almost hear you running to your bookshelves now and ripping out the pages for this project. I love being able to turn such valued items into something new and beautiful instead of seeing them thrown away. What matters most is that the book, wreath, a girl, engages the reader so much its impossible to stop reading except for the unavoidable interruptions of living until the story comes to an end. Nov 14, 20 last year i made a rather large book page wreath to hang over our mantel. Well, youve come to the right place, because im here to inspire you. How to make a dahlia book page wreath a wonderful thought.
I ended up using a sharpie marker rather than the pen shown to crumble the paper. 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. Book page wreath tutorial front of wreath with first row finished a step by step tutorial of how to make a wreath from old book pages. 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. 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. Heres an oval wreath that would look great all year long. Place a dab of hot glue on the inside of the ring and then attach one of your crumbled book pages onto it. Upcycled book page christmas wreath this post may contain affiliate links provided for your convenience. Jan, 2018 i did not want to spend any money, so i had to create something with materials i already had. While i like them, they just werent quite my thing. Basically you layer three book pages together and draw a spiral circle. Make this rustic old book page wreath with adorable red button accents as a fun addition to your front door for any season of the year.
Book pages wreaths revisited ajs trash2treasure blog. Dec 09, 2015 how to assemble your book page wreath. 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. Old book the older the better as the pages will be more yellow and it will give a vintage look to your wreath. Ive made a few over the years and emily just shared a cool way to decorate a gift with one.
Nov 22, 2015 old book pages stars wreath i am soooooooooooooooooo far behind on my christmas craft projects. Sep 15, 2010 and i also realized that on these filler pages, theres no need to fold up the bottom edge to hold the folds, as the pages surrounding each page will do that job. A little spare crafting time, 1,000 hot glue gun burns and 394 book pages later and you too can have a wreath like this. As an ex english teacherbookhoarder, i never imagined i would tear up a beautiful book to use for decoration. My version of the book page wreath satori design for living. Book page wreath made in 3 easy steps sparkles of sunshine. Using some cardboard, book pages and a glue gun you to can make a farmhouse book page wreath in one afternoon. They were actually easy to make once i nailed down the detailswhich was nice since i made thirteen of them in one sitting.
Christmas decorating christmas wreath old book pages duration. How to make a rolled bookpage wreath i cant remember when i first saw an example of this kind of wreath, but i do know ive been wanting to make one ever since. Starting with the outside of the spiral, roll the paper inward to create the flower shape. When i was putting together my fall backroomentry table, i decided it was now or never.
When the last harry potter book came out, i reserved a copy, so that i could get it right away. The first chapter grabbed my attention as judy christie jumped into the middle of wreaths thoughts. Christmas decorating christmas wreath old book pages. Easy and beautiful diy projects made with old books noted list diy paper crafts. Color washed book page wreath made with old book pagesyou can find old book pages and more on our website. Book page wreath tutorial how to make a book page wreath.
Im an avid reader and a lover of rustic chic diy so theres something about old book pages that just tugs at my heart. Transform old books into this origami old book page wreath with simple folding techniques anyone can follow with this video tutorial. Color washed book page wreath made with old book pages color washed book page wreath easy and very sophisticated looking. This past summer, my friend melissa deming of hive resources launched the paperback version of her book, daughters of the king. Last year i made a rather large book page wreath to hang over our mantel. Oh angie my dear friend, this is the book page wreath that tops all other book page wreaths. The individual novels are kransen the wreath, first published in 1920, husfrue the wife, published in 1921, and korset the cross, published in 1922. Nov 24, 2012 christmas decorating christmas wreath old book pages. Book page wreath i had decided that this fall i wanted to do some projects with book page leaves. After i hung it on the door, i got this fun asian decor vibe from it that really appealed to my taste. It is actually the first part of sigrid unsets trilogy which chronicles the life of kristin lavransdatter, a young woman living in norway during the middle ages.
Another idea would be to use old sheet music or use one with whitewhite pages for a snow themed vintage book wreath. We earn commissions if you shop through the links on this page. Very artsy and perfect decoration for the book lover. They were actually easy to make once i nailed down the detailswhich was nice since i. Sep 21, 2014 christmas decorating christmas wreath old book pages duration. It seems to have started with the ones with pages rolled into cone shapes and. If you want to add interest to your wreath, try painting just the edges of the book pages and let them dry before you start folding them. 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. How to make a gorgeous fall wreath from book pages hometalk. Depending on how much you need to buy from dollar store, determines your cost.
It probably took me a just over an hour to make this entire wreath while we watched a christmas movie last night. 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. And i also realized that on these filler pages, theres no need to fold up the bottom edge to hold the folds, as the pages surrounding each page will do that job. 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. In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page wreath for her door. Then you start rolling and gluing the pages into rolls. This video demonstrates how to make a wreath with the pages torn from an old book. Create a beautiful fall wreath with items from the dollar store and supplies that you may have around your house. The book is a book of poems by keats, however it is falling apart and some pages are missing. A book page wreath and more fall decor ive been wanting to make a book page wreath for a long time. This diy book page wreath is a great accent to any room, and you can repurpose a discarded book. All you have to do is make ordinary easter eggs and cut up small sections of a bookpage and glue one section to each egg.
Since many of the book pages have black and white pictures on them the variegation in. I am a little late to the book page wreath bandwagon but it is so worth it to be late than not at all. Dec 04, 2014 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. How to make a paper wreath using pages from a vintage book. Thats a fairly accurate descriptions of how we live in our book life.
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