I chose to give my wreath a grateful theme making it perfect for thanksgiving or fall. Jan 03, 2017 this book page magnolia wreath, is perfect for your farmhouse. Catch spring fever with our quick and easy easter decorating ideas for your home. Place a dab of hot glue on the inside of the ring and then attach one of your crumbled book pages onto it. In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page wreath for her. Then you start rolling and gluing the pages into rolls. These are really stiff rods, so it takes some muscle to bend, but the wreath is very sturdy. Beautiful book crafts are created from pages, covers, and whole books. After seeing lots of pictures of them all over and loving the look of them, i decided it was time to make one.
If the pages are thin, may be best to use two pages at a time. Staple the end approximately 34 inch 2 cm from the tip. I love the look of them and i love the story behind them. The first step is to cut up the pages of your book into squares. I scooped up some old books in the free box at my local library, and straw wreath forms at a local garage sale. This diy book page wreath is a great accent to any room, and you can repurpose a discarded book. You know i love a bargain, and this holiday wreath was no exception. Book pages wreaths revisited love all the different stuff bloggers are doing with old book pages these days. When you are done you should have a bunch of cones like this. Book pages wreaths revisited ajs trash2treasure blog. 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 just think its such a creative use of materials, and a stunning result to boot. The book is a book of poems by keats, however it is falling apart and some pages are missing.
How i made my vintage book wreath with glitter of course. I made this one smaller as vintage, paint and more. I had a damaged antique book with beautiful gold leafed pages. Several weeks ago it was my friend lindas birthday, and i wanted to. Once its all rolled up, slightly loosen the roll so you can slide the pencil out. I have been wanting to make a book page magnolia wreath for some time now. Youtubes most watched interior designer rebecca robeson recreates an old antique book pages wreath for her home. 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.
Last week i showed you how i incorporated this wreath into my magical. Its like all that buildup to christmas and stockings and snowmen and family and friends and caroling and all the joys of the season. Diy bird book page wreath project thistlewood farm. 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. 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. My friend brought the pine cones and i had the old books. Wreath form start out by tearing your book pages from your book. In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page. I used a 9 dinner plate for the large circle and a small bowl for the center.
This one is so easy yall, just fold paper and glue. So i made lemonade from a torn and tattered encyclopedia instead. Nov 19, 2012 lucky for us, licia jotted down a list of construction tips that i used to write up these instructions. 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. Id just seen a book page wreath on the shabby creek cottage so when i found this old book in my donate pile, i knew i could make my own book page wreath. I have had many requests for the instructions but alas, i have not been able to find the website i read it on. I used an old damaged book i had from another recycled book page wreath i made last year. You could easily switch out the scrapbook paper you use on the wreath to make a book page wreath for any holiday or season how cute would this be for easter. Adorable paper xmas star, diy door wreaths made of rolled book pages, vintage book page garlands and many more upcycled book page christmas ornaments will make your holiday unforgettable.
It just takes a little bit of time, but i promise its not hard. This wreath was so easy to make, i dont even think it took an entire afternoon to make it. You can use the pages at the size they come or trim down for a smaller wreath. I cut the pages in half since i was using a smaller wreath base. 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. I knew it would fit in perfect with my late summer mantel. For my final layers in the center of the wreath, i.
I also love that fact that is a very cheap diy project to make. How to make a book page wreath the shabby creek cottage. When it came time to actually start gluing, i was really intimidated. My version of the book page wreath satori design for living. I am a little late to the book page wreath bandwagon but it is so worth it to be late than not at all. Each scallop circle will need to be scrunched and attached to the wreath form. I ended up using a sharpie marker rather than the pen shown to crumble the paper. I then cut the circle into the spiral, leaving a tab at the end. What i started out in my mind to make and what i ended. Past creations using book pages are book page 2 minute quick print art quote, decorative birdhouse and paper roses using vintage book pages. Last year, i made a spring wreath with a cute little bird and some bunting on it. After book page wreaths, yarn wrapped ones seem to be the most popular. Check both sides of your page to plan how much print you want showing once you roll your page up.
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. Lindsay says that she saw a book page wreath at an arts and craft fair. Nov 23, 2015 what can you make with a wreath form, an old book, some berries and glue. This book page magnolia wreath, is perfect for your farmhouse. As an amazon associate and rewards style influencer we earn from qualifying purchases and any sales made through such links will reward us a small commission at no extra cost for you. Mar 16, 2020 i am absolutely in love with this origami old book page wreath. A couple of months ago, my sweet friend a and i got together one afternoon and made two pine cone and book page wreaths. There are several book page wreaths out there for inspiration. I shared my book page wreath in my f all mantel a few years ago, and a few people asked where they could find the tutorial for it. Making paper or book page roses and wreath blogger. How to make a book page wreath perfect for fall polka. Bronte sisters book page wreath paper rose wreath book page flowers, book lover gift literary roseflower48. Please note that this post contains affiliate links.
Its been a fun two weeks of just enjoying some time with the kiddos and the hubby and taking it a bit slow. I wanted to reshare it because i thought it may have gotten lost in the mix of over 600 posts ive published and i thought it was a fun book page craft. How to make a book page paper wreath the crafty blog stalker. Well, i have pinned so many book page wreaths on my. This recycled book page wreath tutorial was an oldie but goodie trash to treasure idea. How to make a wreath out of book pages by angela chavez. When i first made this wreath, i thought it was just a pretty addition to a room. Fluff the rose and add any petals where you think your rose might need more. After i hung it on the door, i got this fun asian decor vibe from it. Book page wreath tutorial how to make a book page wreath. Scrunched book paper wreath wreaths jessica joaquin.
Let me show you today with this fun project, a christmas book page wreath to add to your holiday decor this season. Jan 02, 2017 i put a piece of parchment paper over my table, for easy clean up and to keep the hot glue from getting everywhere. This video shows a cheap and easy way to create a beautiful book page wreath using new or old books, newspaper, or any paper. Pinterest board that its about time i actually make one. If you have been following our blog for any length of time, you probably know. Carefully tear or cut pages out of the book you are using. How to make a book page wreath celebrate every day with me. Diy paper wreath how to make a paper wreath decor on a budget duration. You will want to read my previous post on making a book page wreath for the easiest way to crumble your book pages. It will look beautiful on your door year round, but with a quick change of ribbons, you can make it a special holiday 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. Fold each page into a cone and staple at the bottom.
Folding paper into shapes is such a great way to turn something drab to fab. I was up in pennsylvania and just enjoying the time with my family. I dare say that yesterdays galvanized feathers were authentically original. I reused a flat cardboard piece to make the wreath base. Old book crafts book page crafts book page art book pages folded book art paper book book folding paper folding diy paper the cool thing about this paper art wreath is that you can dress it up a little all through the year so that it reflects the current holiday or season. Nov 09, 20 my book page wreath was really shabbilicious friday link party shabby art boutique april 3, 2014 love anything made with vintage book paper so carmodys book paper wreath over at paper and fox was a stand out for me this week and i also love that it is a little different to the ones ive. Jan 16, 2020 heres a book page wreath diy project made from scrapbook paper birds. This wreath is rustic, easy to make, and so versatile. Book page wreath tutorial christmas decorations 38 trendy ideas 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. A step by step tutorial of how to make a wreath from old book pages. I love that this rolled book page wreath makes such a big decorative impact, but it barely costs anything. 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. After i hung it on the door, i got this fun asian decor vibe from it that really appealed to my taste. Fall wreaths, christmas wreaths, christmas crafts, xmas, wreath crafts, diy wreath, paper wreaths, sheet music crafts, book page wreath.
Book page wreaths have been all the rage for awhile around blogland. If you dont have any old books that you want to shred. I used a foam board instead of a wreath as my foundation. In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page wreath for her wreath craftsdiy wreathpaper craftspaper wreathshow. Use can use just about any wreath form type, shape and size making a paper rose i punched out 3. I wanted to make a yarn wrapped wreath and embellish it with some paper flowers. Then i shared it in our wood frame gallery wall, and a lot of other people asked where they could find the tutorial. Punch what will feel like a million circles because you will need a lot of them. Book page wreath ive been looking for the perfect book page wreath to make because i have a damaged antique book with beautiful gold leafed pages. You could also use this technique to create a wreath using magazine pages, comic book pages, or even tissue paper or construction paper.
We were making them for fall but then we decided that our new wreaths were perfect for christmas. Shred pages from an old book using a crosscut paper shredder. Check out the 11 featured in todays party, and dont forget to link up your own craftiness and yumminess. I am absolutely in love with this origami old book page wreath. If theres any steps that are confusing, just post a comment and ill be happy to help happy crafting. Tear out pages from a book from the dollar store is fine and run a border punch along the straight edge of each page.
We have an array of fun and colorful diy spring decorations that youll be sure to love, from easter mantel decor to kidfriendly crafts. It probably took me a just over an hour to make this entire wreath while we watched a christmas movie last night. I love decorating my home for the holidays, but i dont do a lot of decorating the rest of the year. And now you have a gorgeous, flowery book page wreath to get you through the winter. Dec 04, 2014 how to make a book page wreath, and a few more book art projects im wanting to try this holiday season. Etsy your place to buy and sell all things handmade. I put a piece of parchment paper over my table, for easy clean up and to keep the hot glue from getting everywhere. Nov 18, 2014 this past summer, my friend melissa deming of hive resources launched the paperback version of her book, daughters of the king. After taking down my winter wreath, i had a bare spot on my wall. Sep 15, 2016 i walked into the dining room and followed the trail of paper shreds to find him with his head between his paws and bits of andrew carnegie on his nose. It will look beautiful on your door year round, but with a quick. It reminds me of the beautiful door stops we made with readers digest in vacation bible school in the 70s.
Repurposed book page wreath in paper art magazine by cloth paper scissors via knick of time source b creative uses for old books, thrift store crafts, these creative uses for old books will inspire you to repurpose old books into art. How to make a book page wreath, and more book art ideas. 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. How to make a dahlia book page wreath a wonderful thought. I walked into the dining room and followed the trail of paper shreds to find him with his head between his paws and bits of andrew carnegie on his nose. Jun 10, 2019 when i very first started this book page paper wreath i didnt love it, so my passion for finishing it, quickly vanished.
Tie a bow at the top of the ribbon and hang your beautiful wreath. That wreath also had shredded paper but it was in the form of easter grass rather than a shred book pages. I didnt have a book i wanted to tear up to make the 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. Christmas decorating christmas wreath old book pages. Stand back and admire your new romantic book page wreath. Using a pencil, roll your book page from one corner to the next to make a tube. We love vintage book page projects and couldnt wait to create our diy mini book page wreath. I used 55 book pages for this wreath, so thats a good number to start with for a 9 inch wreath form. All the above highlighted links are to the actual tutorial which, i found out, is not always easy to locate. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
At first i used a butterfly stencil that i had but after tracing and cutting the first three, i thought itd be more fun to free hand them instead. How to make your own christmas wreath vintage book paper decorations duration. How to make a book page paper wreath begin by punching lots of scallop circles out of the pages of the book. X 2 then, crumble them around a pen or a marker to give it the ruffled look. I think the book cover could be a cool middle piece. This past summer, my friend melissa deming of hive resources launched the paperback version of her book, daughters of the king. It was super exciting and i was honored to help her with the book launch party. Continue working around the rose from the center out until you have a very full paper rose. These projects are all very easy to do and are relatively quick to complete. Next, remove the inner circle of the mason jar lid, you only need the outer ring.
Nov 24, 2012 christmas decorating christmas wreath old book pages. Nov 14, 20 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. Wrap it around something round to form the ring, then bend the tips into the shape you see in the photo above. I went googly eyed when i saw it and my mouth fell openlol. I started by rolling a rubbermaid containers worth of paper cones while watching parenthood. Jan, 2016 ive been wanting to make a book page wreath for awhile, and i figured now was the perfect time. Old book pages about 70 licia likes to use paperback books because the pages tear out easily and the paper is a nice weight for rolling. Heres a book page wreath diy project made from scrapbook paper birds. I have wanted to make a dahlia book page wreath for a while. Trim the cardboard corners to make a circle or you can just leave it square and draw two evenly spaced circles within the circle as guidelines for the two layers of cones. I recently came across this wreath and decided it was time to complete it and im so glad that i did. 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.