It is amazing that you can transform an old book into something that looks so elegant. This wreath is rustic, easy to make, and so versatile. Choose to shine book page wreath for new beginnings, arise and shine forth. The wreath is made of dozens of paper roses cut out of book pages. I keep suggesting that the end of the series is nigh. It probably took me a just over an hour to make this entire wreath while we watched a christmas movie last night. How to make a dahlia book page wreath book page crafts, old. Maymay helms po box 485 jemison, al 35085 my blog purchase stamps. Grapevine wreaths are among the most popular types. So i made lemonade from a torn and tattered encyclopedia instead.
Christmas decorating christmas wreath old book pages. Nov 14, 20 last year i made a rather large book page wreath to hang over our mantel. Start with an old book and turn it into a masterpiece. It is an easy, beautiful and inexpensive diy project. How to make a book page wreath celebrate every day with me. Its the first day of spring, and the weather is slowly starting to warm up. If you do not want to use an old book, another great way to make this wreath would be to use colored paper and match it with. I am absolutely in love with this origami old book page wreath. This is a short tutorial on how to make the paper cone petals used in many popular wreath styles. I think this wreath is absolutely gorgeous and i cant believe at one point i didnt like it. 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. This craft project is as easy as can be, but the end result is a wreath perfect not only for home decor, but also for use as a unique decoration for weddings, baby showers and more. First, i wanted to age the edges of the book pages, so i used a wet tea bag and dabbed it on the edges of the pages. I ended up using a sharpie marker rather than the pen shown to crumble the paper.
These are really stiff rods, so it takes some muscle to bend, but the wreath is very sturdy. Jenna shares with her her coolest design for a vintage door wreath. Diy bird book page wreath project thistlewood farm. Jan 16, 2020 heres a book page wreath diy project made from scrapbook paper birds. This was not my original idea and something i saw on youtube by jenna. 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. Sep 15, 2010 the supplies i used include a 12inch wreath form, a glue gunglue sticks, a book, and a tea bag.
Glue some book pages together to get a longer piece and then crumble it and dip it in glue diluted with water. This was a very easy project with beautiful results. Hey everyone barbara shabby tree here i hope to inspire you to be unique in your home and everyday fashion were doing a fun project i am not gonna say that this projects all that simple but we dont want everything just to be as quick and simple so some of some of my projects are a little bit more complicated and some are quick and easy this is not real hard its just a little time consuming. Last year i made a rather large book page wreath to hang over our mantel. Nov 24, 2012 youtubes most watched interior designer rebecca robeson recreates an old antique book pages wreath for her home. Jan, 2018 easy diy book wreath with a custom sign since ive taken down our christmas decor, our front entryway just seemed bare. I recently came across this wreath and decided it was time to complete it and im so glad that i did. Materials to make a paper wreath wrapping paper you only need a couple of sheets, or more depending on how many colours youd like in your wreath. Paper plate easter bunny wreath craft kids craft room. Then you start rolling and gluing the pages into rolls. Nov 18, 2014 this past summer, my friend melissa deming of hive resources launched the paperback version of her book, daughters of the king. Learn how to make a book page wreath that resembles a dahlia flower.
This will create an effect that adds depth to your wreath by making it look fuller. Apr 08, 2014 it is likely you already have on hand a majority if not all. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Folding paper into shapes is such a great way to turn something drab to fab. I promised i would share my choose to shine book page wreath tut during yesterdays post. Once all 24 leaves are attached, add the mickey berries anywhere you like. My paper is double sided, but it doesnt have to be you wont see the. My version of the book page wreath satori design for living. Mar 16, 2020 i am absolutely in love with this origami old book page wreath. Carefully tear or cut pages out of the book you are using. Christmas decorating christmas wreath old book pages youtube. Well well well, if it isnt another installment in the box chain series i know.
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. Hundreds of beautiful wreaths to make from natural materials. I scooped up some old books in the free box at my local library, and straw wreath forms at a local garage sale. This beautiful book wreath is a great way to decorate your reading nook or library. Recycled christmas card ball ornaments geodesic paper ball ornament duration. Mar 30, 2014 wreaths can be made from a lot of things. Just in love with book pages and all you can do with them. Make your own decorative wreaths or baby mobile with our sturdy bookboard wreath forms. In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page wreath for her door. It was super exciting and i was honored to help her with the book launch party.
After you have this part, decorate it with paper flowers and other things. Corrugated cardboard about 12 inches 30 cm square ribbon 20 inches 12 meter. After book page wreaths, yarn wrapped ones seem to be the most popular. And these cone wreaths are originally someone elses ideain fact, natalie at southern belles charm made one out of tea. Ingenious and crafty ways of turning paper into stylish. But there are also paper wreaths, an option rarely explored.
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. Oct 10, 20 this recycled book page wreath tutorial was an oldie but goodie trash to treasure idea. You could also use this technique to create a wreath using magazine pages, comic book pages, or even tissue paper or construction paper. I put a piece of parchment paper over my table, for easy clean up and to keep the hot glue from getting everywhere. I had a damaged antique book with beautiful gold leafed pages. If you want to make you wreath even fuller, you can print more leaves. Bookboard material accepts a variety of adhesive tools and is durable enough to make sure your diy projects can be used year after year. How to make a door wreath from antique books youtube. 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 your own christmas wreath vintage book paper decorations. 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. This video shows a cheap and easy way to create a beautiful book page wreath using new or old books, newspaper, or any paper. This was not my original idea and something i saw on youtube by. Then i shared it in our wood frame gallery wall, and a lot of other people asked where they could find the tutorial. This project takes hours but the results are spectacular. How to make your own christmas wreath vintage book paper decorations duration.
Youtubes most watched interior designer rebecca robeson recreates an old antique book pages wreath for her home. How to make a book page wreath the shabby creek cottage. Today i am going to share the tutorial of how to make this simple wreath from an old book. This vintage book wreath is easy to assemble, with very few items required. This is a terrific project to make with a few friends on a craft night, or with children of all ages.
I reused a flat cardboard piece to make the wreath base. Dec 15, 2011 glue some book pages together to get a longer piece and then crumble it and dip it in glue diluted with water. How to diy rolled paper roses wreath, newsprint, book pages, paper. Dec 04, 2014 all you need is a book or several, if youre using skinny paperbacks, a stapler, a foam board or wreath, and a glue gun. Its just that for a while there, i was making box chains with a vengeance. Im an avid reader and a lover of rustic chic diy so theres something about old book pages that just tugs at my heart. Wrap it around something round to form the ring, then bend the tips into the shape you see in the photo above. Its been sitting in our book box of guiltthose perfectly good books that we dont want and nobody else does eitherso it was a good candidate for ripping to pieces. Rebecca robeson recreates an old antique book pages wreath for her home.
Then, cut out the ring you traced and set it aside. Learn how to roll book pages into pretty rosette flowers with this tutorial. A lot of time foam wreaths are used and theyre decorated with all sorts of things. Ingenious and crafty ways of turning paper into stylish wreaths.
In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page wreath for her. This one is so easy yall, just fold paper and glue. Book wreath book pages book art book pages wreath wreath home decor indoor wreath reclaimed book paper wreath rusticinspiredgoods 5 out. Place a dab of hot glue on the inside of the ring and then attach one of your crumbled book pages onto it. 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. We are a participant in the amazon services llc associates program and as an amazon associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Next, draw a leaf on the cardboard or poster paper and cut it out as well. Take each square of paper by one corner, lay it on the table at the edge and pull down with one hand while holding. Posts also contain affiliate links which earn us a commission. Today, im sharing a simple, beautiful way to put all of the lovely paper designs to good use. How to make a book page wreath, and more book art ideas. Nov 19, 2012 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. 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. These work great for dahlia wreaths, book page wreaths, and is shown in a tutorial making a.
How to make a recycled book page butterfly wreath out of pages from a damaged book and branches. 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. To make a paper wreath, start by tracing 2 differentsized plates on a piece of cardboard or poster paper so the smaller plate is inside the bigger one. 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. Carefully and gradually peel away the adhesive strip and stick the two sides together. How to make a heart shaped book page wreath youtube. Easy diy book wreath with a custom sign since ive taken down our christmas decor, our front entryway just seemed bare. Hundreds of beautiful wreaths to make from natural materials platt, ellen spector on. They were actually easy to make once i nailed down the detailswhich was nice since i made thirteen of them in one sitting. Its like all that buildup to christmas and stockings and snowmen and family and friends and caroling and all the joys of the season.
It will be open at the top and closed at the bottom. Using the hot glue gun, carefully apply glue under the seam and press it closed. The paper cone wreaths ended up being the perfect pops of color i needed for the penguin christmas party, and bonus, the materials to make them were very inexpensive. It will look beautiful on your door year round, but with a quick change of ribbons, you can make it a special holiday wreath. I love the look of them and i love the story behind them. Next, attach concave valley folded leaves between the convex mountain folded leaves.
Glue the ribbon in a loop on the back of the cardboard and hang up your wreath. Youd the surprised how beautiful and longlasting a paper wreath can be. Book page wreath tutorial how to make a book page wreath. How to make a book page paper wreath the crafty blog stalker. I wanted to make a yarn wrapped wreath and embellish it with some paper flowers. When an old book begins to fall apart and is no longer usable, it makes me feel better to recycle it into something beautiful. Rolled paper wreath positively splendid crafts, sewing. Sometimes, thats a really good feeling, like when youre decluttering and you feel like youve simplified.
Heres a book page wreath diy project made from scrapbook paper birds. Use several of these pieces to make the vines that will form the wreath. The supplies i used include a 12inch wreath form, a glue gunglue sticks, a book, and a tea bag. This video demonstrates how to make a wreath with the pages torn from an old book.
When i very first started this book page paper wreath i didnt love it, so my passion for finishing it, quickly vanished. I thought this new bookpage butterfly spring wreath was the perfect way to celebrate springs official arrive. They werent hard to make, either, they just required a little bit of time and patience to assemble. Burlap wired ribbon about 4 feet glue gun optional. Ive got a few on here, including this monogrammed mesh wreath, coffee filter wreath, floral wreath, and chevron burlap wreath, but i also have some that ive made that arent even on the website. How to make a dahlia book page wreath book page crafts. It will look beautiful on your door year round, but with a quick.
If you know me personally, youll know that wreaths are kind of my thing. Make a pretty, heart shaped wreath with recycled cardboard, and old book and a. How to make your own christmas wreath vintage book paper. But you neednt use wrapping paper, you could upcycle magazines, old comic books, scrapbook paper, anything. I thought a pop of yellow to coordinate our sunshine theme would be fun so i made paper lollys to go in the center of each wreath. How to make a dahlia book page wreath a wonderful thought. This diy book page wreath is a great accent to any room, and you can repurpose a discarded book. 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. 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 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.
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