How to make a dahlia book page wreath a wonderful thought. Several weeks ago it was my friend lindas birthday, and i wanted to. The theme is childrens story books so what better way to welcome guests than with a story book baby shower wreath that uses the actual pages from old childrens books. 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. After taking down my winter wreath, i had a bare spot on my wall. 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. When i first decided on this project i thought i would make a full book page wreath. 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. This gives you a nice guideline on where to glue your first row of cones. Then you start rolling and gluing the pages into rolls. Book page wreaths have been all the rage for awhile around blogland.
You will want to read my previous post on making a book page wreath for the easiest way to crumble your book pages. Suddenly, i had a unique addition to really add to my midcentury modern decor. In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page wreath for her door. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. How to make a book page garland the shabby creek cottage.
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. Upcycled book page wreath approximately 15 in diameter crafted out recycled book pages ranging from a variety of genres each page is inspected and free of vulgarity or inappropriate lan. 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. Book page wreath tutorial book page crafts, book page. Nov 19, 2012 if youve been thinking of making a rolled book page wreath, now just might be the perfect time to do it. When i first made this wreath, i thought it was just a pretty addition to a room. But mine is extra christmasey because it is made with music pages. After i hung it on the door, i got this fun asian decor vibe from it that really appealed to my taste. The easiest burlap wreath tutorial for any season this easy burlap wreath tutorial is what you have been looking for. The first step is to cut up the pages of your book into squares. Sep 16, 2016 make a huge impact for pennies with this tutorial for a rolled book page wreath. Book page wreath tutorial book page wreath, book page. Start of by carefully tearing the book pages off of the spine. Last year, i made a spring wreath with a cute little bird and some bunting on it.
To be honest, ive seen these cute wreaths around blogland forever but couldnt find a good, clear tutorial out there. 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 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. Make a pretty, heart shaped wreath with recycled cardboard, and old book and a glue gun. How to make a book page wreath, a simple step by step tutorial on how to make a stunning wreath very cheap. This diy book page wreath is a great accent to any room, and you can repurpose a discarded book. Celebrate fall with these cheap and easy diy fall wreaths. I was up in pennsylvania and just enjoying the time with my family. This tutorial is long because i showed a detailed step by step instructions.
Jan 03, 2017 this book page magnolia wreath, is perfect for your farmhouse. 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. Last year i made a rather large book page wreath to hang over our mantel. How to make a heart shaped book page wreath youtube. Nov 25, 2019 lately im becoming more and more drawn to anything made with book pages. Book page leaves, especially those aged with patina, make beautiful, easy diy home decor.
Using your compass, draw a 12 circle on your cardboard and cut it out. Each petal is hand cut, and the edges of each petal are hand inked in a deep red. Jan, 2018 easy diy book wreath with a custom sign since ive taken down our christmas decor, our front entryway just seemed bare. Book rose paper wreath book themed wedding paper roses fashioned from vintage books are used to make this charming wreath. Look at all that ruffley paper on that book page garland yumo. This book page magnolia wreath, is perfect for your farmhouse. I dont know about you, but christmas is not complete without music all of the beautiful. After searching the internet for a good book page wreath tutorial and not finding one i wrote a step by step to followeasy to do and very inexpensive. I thought those bases were the green concentricopencirclejoinedby crosswire bases, so you just saved me a trip to the nearest michaels which is about 90 miles away. I love the look of them and i love the story behind them. Theyre big, colorful, and a pretty decoration for the holidays or anytime, depending on your choice of accessories.
I tucked the staple side down onto the mantle but watch out. The book pages can be a bit shorter than the printed strips. Once folded, take 4 of the ruffles and glue to center of wreath in a plussign pattern. Book page wreath tutorial how to make a book page wreath. 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 book page wreath celebrate every day with me. Start out by tearing your book pages from your book. The book is a book of poems by keats, however it is falling apart and some pages are missing.
Then i saw still cannot remember where someone who had cut leaf shapes out of old book pages to make a wreath like this. This peony flowers can be made with book paper petals replacing some of the crepe paper. Oct 12, 2018 this vintage book page wreath tutorial is quite different from the others. It was super exciting and i was honored to help her with the book launch party.
Those staples can be sharp if you dont get them in all the way and i thought it would be easierbetter than hot glue. A list of all the materials used in the above tutorial can be found on my diy blog. In the world of blogging it gets so hard sometimes to come up with original and creative content. 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 can get a little confusing so i am going to show yall how i made my wreath.
See more ideas about book page wreath, book pages and book wreath. Easy and beautiful diy projects made with old books noted list diy paper crafts. Great use for old books that you hate to throw away. Nov 17, 2014 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. Wrap it around something round to form the ring, then bend the tips into the shape you see in the photo above. Best book page wreath rolled 60 ideas this book page wreath is a beauty. I dare say that yesterdays galvanized feathers were authentically original. 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. My version of the book page wreath satori design for living. Ruffles texture coffee cheap, beautiful, easy diy home decor if you like. Jan 10, 2015 make a pretty, heart shaped wreath with recycled cardboard, and old book and a glue gun.
This video shows a cheap and easy way to create a beautiful book page wreath using new or old books, newspaper, or any paper. Cheap decorating ideas, diy projects january 2, 2017. I used 55 book pages for this wreath, so thats a good number to start with for a 9 inch wreath form. Oct 10, 20 this recycled book page wreath tutorial was an oldie but goodie trash to treasure idea.
An easy diy craft tutorial idea for beautiful home decor that you can display all year long. Jun 03, 2010 while i like them, they just werent quite my thing. Its been a fun two weeks of just enjoying some time with the kiddos and the hubby and taking it a bit slow. Beautiful book page wreath made with pages of one of my favorites, pride and prejudice. 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. Fill in any gaps with fir cones they are skinnier and more feathery than pine cones. Pride and prejudice book page wreath wall hanging gallery wall. How to make a paper wreath using pages from a vintage book. I scooped up some old books in the free box at my local library, and straw wreath forms at a local garage sale. This step requires a lot of hot glue because you want it to be very sturdy.
Easy to make romantic sheet music decorating projects diy vintage decor ideas used a pizza box for the base circle. Carefully and gradually peel away the adhesive strip and stick the two sides together. Carefully tear or cut pages out of the book you are using. Today i am going to share the tutorial of how to make this simple wreath from an old book. Im an avid reader and a lover of rustic chic diy so theres something about old book pages that just tugs at my heart. While the weather has turned hot again and the calendar tells us summer has three more weeks to go, i am beginning to make simple transitions in our home toward fall decor. Jun 10, 2019 how to make a paper wreath using pages from a vintage book. Display as a front door wreath or in your entry way to show off a keepsake that will last for years to come. Now, there are a million tutorials out there, but i had a hard time finding a tutorial with very clear instructions. A step by step tutorial of how to make a wreath from old book pages. Heres my version of the paper cone wreath made using old book pages.
Thats when i decided i would create an easy diy book wreath with a custom sign i created years ago. Burlap wreath made book page styled farmhouse look. The most time consuming part was covering the foam wreath form with paper. Make a huge impact for pennies with this tutorial for a rolled book page wreath. If youre looking for beautiful, neutral fall decor ideas, try making your own book page. Sheet music wreath tutorial sheet music crafts, wreath. 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. Sometimes, thats a really good feeling, like when youre decluttering and you feel like youve simplified. This floral wall hanging is beautiful, and totally unique. To make your own vintage book page wreath you will need. A great way to add to your home decor on a small budget. Book page wreath french farmhouse paper rose new size could do for christmas and put something christmassy in the middle instead of the rose folded book art, book folding book page wreath french book wreath paper cone wreath this french book wreath adds a touch of romantic charm to your farmhouse, cottage, or apartment. Rolled book page wreath paper christmas decorations. Pair this with my vintage book petal toss cones for romantic vintageinspired wedding decor.
Dec 04, 2012 today i am going to share a tutorial for a wreath i have been wanting to make for some time. Nov 24, 2012 unsubscribe from robeson design kinwoven. Paper wreath paper wreath diy, paper wreath, small wreaths. The musty smell of an old book with an elegant cover is a sensory pleasure ill always treasure. Pottery barn knock off wreath how to make a book page wreath, a simple step by step tutorial on how to make a stunning wreath very cheap and very easy. See more ideas about book pages, crafts and paper crafts. I wanted my wreath to be huge, so i used a 16 inch styrofoam. Using the same hole, draw a 10 circle inside of the 12 circle. Nov 14, 20 last year i made a rather large book page wreath to hang over our mantel. Made from vintage french book pages and embellished at the center with a vintage paper rose.
Vintage book page wreath tutorial what meegan makes. Upcycle your discarded books into something practical and beautiful with this project. It is time consuming, but so worth it, so you may want to. How to make a book page wreath the shabby creek cottage.
Book pages wreaths revisited ajs trash2treasure blog. Floral wreath, wreath, door wreath, door decor, summer wreath faux moss covered round outdoor wreath designed with d. Using antique linen distress ink, lightly distress the edges of all of your pieces. There are several book page wreaths out there for inspiration. Laura over at corner house gives a tutorial on how. These are really stiff rods, so it takes some muscle to bend, but the wreath is very sturdy. How to make a book page wreath perfect for fall polka. Old ones if youre looking for cheap decorations, the most basic thing you can do is ren. Easy and beautiful diy projects made with old books noted list diy paper crafts diy recycled paper crafts. When you have two layers of book pages complete on the wreath form begin adding pine cones around on top of the book pages. This one is so easy yall, just fold paper and glue. Great for both fall and christmas wreaths new wedding decorations burlap wreath tutorial ideas sew zigzags with twine along 3 spools of burlap ribbon. That wreath also had shredded paper but it was in the form of easter grass rather than a shred book pages.
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. How to make a book page paper wreath the crafty blog stalker. I had a damaged antique book with beautiful gold leafed 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. This book page paper wreath tutorial is the first diy home decor item ive made this spring and it is a dollar store craft. Theyre big, colorful, and a pretty decoration for the holidays or anytime, depending on your choice of. Burlap wired ribbon about 4 feet glue gun optional note.
I think the crepe paper flower hoop wreath would lose its elegance if you made it with all book pages. How to make a dahlia book page wreath book page crafts. 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. I love creating decor pieces out of unusual objects obviously. Burlap wired ribbon about 4 feet glue gun optional. You could also use this technique to create a wreath using magazine pages, comic book pages, or even tissue paper or construction paper. How to make a wreath with paper book pages great how to instructions great use for old books that you. We love vintage book page projects and couldnt wait to create our diy mini book page wreath. Measuring approximately 14 wide, it hangs from a rustic burlap ribbon.
And since i was in charge of decor for our shindig, i didnt want to screw up. I am a little late to the book page wreath bandwagon but it is so worth it to be late than not at all. This recycled book page wreath tutorial was an oldie but goodie trash to treasure idea. Glue one book page to the back of each paper strip. X 2 then, crumble them around a pen or a marker to give it the ruffled look. Diy faux curled rosewood wreath made from rolled recycled book pages. Within minutes the words on a book s page take you to another place and time. Its been a fun two weeks of just enjoying some time with the kiddos and the hubby and taking it.
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