I used a dinner plate charger as a template, and cut a. A beautiful and unique wreath can be created using the pages 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. Folding paper into shapes is such a great way to turn something drab to fab. So easy to create your own style with this wreath that is great. Its like all that buildup to christmas and stockings and snowmen and family and friends and caroling and all the joys of the season. Old book the older the better as the pages will be more yellow and it will give a vintage look to your wreath. I knew it would fit in perfect with my late summer mantel. How to make a book page wreath hundreds of ideas for. Check out our book page wreath selection for the very best in unique or custom. Check both sides of your page to plan how much print you want showing once you roll your page up. Book page wreath craft with diy all black chalkboard. In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page wreath for her door. X 2 then, crumble them around a pen or a marker to give it the ruffled look.
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 also love that fact that is a very cheap diy project to make. Nov 24, 2012 unsubscribe from robeson design kinwoven. Dec 04, 2014 ive been eyeing these great book page wreaths for a while now, and finally got around to making my own last weekend. Heres a book page wreath diy project made from scrapbook paper birds. I have been wanting to make a book page magnolia wreath for some time now. It was super exciting and i was honored to help her with the book launch party. Free design downloads and more projects are on her website. Next, remove the inner circle of the mason jar lid, you only need the outer ring. 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. Created from vintage book pages, the center is embellished with a vintage paper rose. This book page magnolia wreath, is perfect for your farmhouse. Ive been eyeing these great book page wreaths for a while now, and finally got around to making my own last weekend. The wreath is made of dozens of paper roses cut out of book pages.
So many ideas came to mind but given the current situation i decided to make a book page wreath as the supplies are super simple and easily available. The possibilities for how to use this book page wreath are endless. Nov 23, 2015 let me show you today with this fun project, a christmas book page wreath to add to your holiday decor this season. 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. More than 80 wreath ideas paperback june 30, 1993 by dawn cusick author visit amazons dawn cusick page. Jan 03, 2017 this book page magnolia wreath, is perfect for your farmhouse. Today i am going to share the tutorial of how to make this simple wreath from an old book. Diy wreath, crafts to make, holiday crafts, paper wreaths, wreath ideas, christmas paper crafts, wreath making, scrapbook paper crafts. All you need is a book or several, if youre using skinny paperbacks, a stapler, a foam board or wreath, and a glue gun. That wreath also had shredded paper but it was in the form of easter grass rather than a shred book pages. I told you it was just 3 each steps to making this wreath. In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page wreath for her.
Make a book page wreath in just 3 easy steps, a simple tutorial at sparkles of sunshine. Last year i made a rather large book page wreath to hang over our mantel. Jun 06, 2014 my blog is back up and i am able to share my 4th of july book page wreath. Then i shared it in our wood frame gallery wall, and a lot of other people asked where they could find the tutorial. 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. My blog is back up and i am able to share my 4th of july book page wreath. Since many of the book pages have black and white pictures on them the variegation in color is amazing.
It will look beautiful on your door year round, but with a quick change of ribbons, you can make it a special holiday wreath. How to decorate with book pages stationary this post goes way beyond the book page wreath. Once its all rolled up, slightly loosen the roll so you can slide the pencil out. Like we promised, we indeed made a christmas wonderful link party favorites part 3. If you have old books lying around that you will never, ever read, why not make something of them with these 14 book craft ideas for christmas. 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. Book page wreaths have been around for quite some time and i just gave mine a little fall spin. And then along comes new years bringing with it hope and resolutions and blackeyed peas and.
Using a pencil, roll your book page from one corner to the next to make a tube. Hubby and i have been keeping busy, organizing our home, going to the thrift store to drop things off, and watching 4 of our oldest grandkiddos. If you are new to making wreaths, this is a great one to start your crafting journey. Ive been looking for the perfect book page wreath to make because i have a damaged antique book with beautiful gold leafed pages. I was up in pennsylvania and just enjoying the time with my family. I am beyond thrilled to be with you here today, and cross my fingers that this will be the case from now on. I am absolutely in love with this origami old book page wreath. Since then, my channel has grown more than i ever thought it would.
Next, turn the book page wreath over and hot glue around the clothes pins to make sure everything is secure after everything is dry, hang your diy book page wreath and enjoy. Hot glue gun piece of cardboard i just used the top of a large pizza box free ball bearing compass you know, the ones you used in high. Nov 18, 2014 this past summer, my friend melissa deming of hive resources launched the paperback version of her book, daughters of the king. Book page wreath made in 3 easy steps sparkles of sunshine. I am so excited to share this gorgeous book page wreath with you. You know i love a bargain, and this holiday wreath was no exception. How to make a book page wreath, and more book art ideas. The combination of old book pages, some simple decorative artificial roses, and this gorgeous wreath became reality. Made from vintage french book pages and embellished at the center with a vintage paper rose. Last year, i made a spring wreath with a cute little bird and some bunting on it. Let me show you today with this fun project, a christmas book page wreath to add to your holiday decor this season. Tear out pages from a book from the dollar store is fine and run a border punch along the straight edge of each page. Sep 06, 2014 jenna shares with her her coolest design for a vintage door wreath.
See more ideas about book page wreath, book pages and book crafts. Im hoping this little tutorial was easy and helpful for anyone wanting to. Nov 14, 20 last year i made a rather large book page wreath to hang over our mantel. Book page wreath french farmhouse paper rose new size 12 this french book page wreath will add a of touch of romantic charm to your farmhouse, cottage, or apartment. So, when valentines day loomed on the horizon, making a new wreath using the same process was a must.
I started by rolling a rubbermaid containers worth of paper cones while watching parenthood, stapling them to hold. It was one of my alltime favorite quilling projects. My version of the book page wreath satori design for living. After seeing lots of pictures of them all over and loving the look of them, i decided it was time to make one. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. This book page paper wreath tutorial is the first diy home decor item ive made this spring and it is a dollar store craft. Ive made these with cardstock but never thought to use book pages.
Wrap it around something round to form the ring, then bend the tips into the shape you see in the photo above. Cut wreath shape using the amplify mixed media scissors. The book is a book of poems by keats, however it is falling apart and some pages are missing. Hot glue gun and glue this is the same vintage book.
It was inspired by a beautifully versatile corn husk wreath that i have owned for 20 years. When youre done with this 4th layer, your cones will all be sticking up. Its been a fun two weeks of just enjoying some time with the kiddos and the hubby and taking it. Once a month i am collaborate with the intl bloggers, we are a group of bloggers from the far corners of the world. Sep 29, 2010 i made a fall book page wreath and the tutorial is at the end of the post. Book page wreath tutorial book page crafts, book crafts. Not many decor items would have stood the test of time for that many years, but i still very happily use this wreath. I purchased the book not to make exact replicas of whats in it, but to apply some of the ideas to my own style, and without any instruction or basic suggestions as to where to purchase materials or even what to purchase, this book doesnt make it easy. It did take a little longer than making the book page wreath though, cutting that burlap can be tricky and timeconsuming, but well worth it. Burlap wired ribbon about 4 feet glue gun optional. How to make a book page wreath celebrate every day with me.
Making a christmas wreath with book pages thriftyfun. The size of the book pages will determine the final width of your wreath, use small pages for a small wreath, etc. It takes a bit of work to go through the pages and fold them, but. I used a foam board instead of a wreath as my foundation.
Jenna shares with her her coolest design for a vintage door wreath. We are guilty of loving every idea, its hard enough to choose a few. From there, just fill in as many as you can glue between the first 4 cones, about 810 then create a second row so you end up with a fuller wreath. It is an easy, beautiful and inexpensive diy project. 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. I made a fall book page wreath and the tutorial is at the end of the post. Especially since i made this during my zero spending month and everything i used to make it came from my craft supply closet. There are several book page wreaths out there for inspiration. These are really stiff rods, so it takes some muscle to bend, but the wreath is very sturdy. Old book crafts book page crafts newspaper crafts newspaper paper book page art newspaper flowers old book pages wreath crafts diy wreath this project takes hours but the results are spectacular. Keep layering the birds until you completely cover the wire wreath and you can see the book page wreath take shape.
How to make a dahlia book page wreath a wonderful thought. Diy bird book page wreath project thistlewood farm. This wreath is rustic, easy to make, and so versatile. I have wanted to make a dahlia book page wreath for a while. Book page wreath i adore this faux rosewood book page wreath. This book wreath adds a touch of romantic charm to your farmhouse, cottage, or apartment. After taking down my winter wreath, i had a bare spot on my wall. Ive just reached 250,000 subscribers on my youtube channel, so i thought it would be fun to celebrate by recreating my very first youtube video just over 5 years ago, i made a heartshaped book page wreath find the original post right here, and posted it as my first video tutorial. Some time back, we shared this paper flower ball decoration. Start with an old book and turn it into a masterpiece. Book page wreath book wreath paper cone wreath etsy. 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.
Jan 16, 2020 start gluing the birds to the wreath form. Comes ready to hang with a twine loop and a clothespin stamped with french script. While some of the wreaths are beautiful, there are no stepbystep instructions. How about a beautiful addition to a wrapped present. Diy wreaths great ideas for crafting and selling craftionary. Its been a fun two weeks of just enjoying some time with the kiddos and the hubby and taking it a bit slow.
A couple of birds this way and then a couple of birds that way. Mar 16, 2020 i am absolutely in love with this origami old book page wreath. Open the book and carefully run the exacto knife along the edge of the pages close to the spine, try to make a straight cut, you should be able to cut through several pages at once. Decorate your home for the holidays this year with. Carefully and gradually peel away the adhesive strip and stick the two sides together.
Book page valentines day wreath diy just that perfect piece. So, today i am going to share my own tutorial for making this gorgeous wreath with all of you. Learn how to make a book page wreath that resembles a dahlia flower. On a recent gloomy, rainy day it seemed like the perfect time to pull all of my materials together. The first step is to cut up the pages of your book into squares.
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