I then boiled a pot of water and threw in about 45 tea bags and stirred until the water was nice. Now i think that its a great way to recycle books that are done with their book lives. Making a christmas wreath with book pages thriftyfun. Today i am going to share the tutorial of how to make this simple wreath from an old book.
It was super exciting and i was honored to help her with the book launch party. Spring wreath made from embroidery hoops and old book pages. I used a foam board instead of a wreath as my foundation. I cut the pages in half since i was using a smaller wreath base. Youd the surprised how beautiful and longlasting a paper wreath can be. Each scallop circle will need to be scrunched and attached to the wreath form. To start, i made a leaf stencil on card stock by simply drawing a leaf in the size i imagined a magnolia would be, cut it out, and then used it to trace leaves onto the ripped out pages from the book. This diy book page wreath is a great accent to any room, and you can repurpose a discarded book. Jan 14, 2016 how to make a book page rose wreath first you need to make the roses. Wreath made from old book pages ajs trash2treasure blog. How to make a book page wreath celebrate every day with me. I finally came across one at this little boutique in tustin of course i didnt have my camera on me at the time to take a picture. This video demonstrates how to make a wreath using the pages from an old book.
This beautiful book wreath is a great way to decorate your reading nook or library. 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. A beautiful and unique wreath can be created using the pages from an old book. An easy diy craft tutorial idea for beautiful home decor that you can display all year long. 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. I wrapped a piece of seam binding around, left a loop for hanging, then glued it down around the cardboard circle. Feb, 2010 wreath made from old book pages been seeing lots of book pages wreaths in blog land for quite some time. All you have to do is paint all the sides of the book with a brown of gray paint. This gives you a nice guideline on where to glue your first row of cones. The pages werent whitewhite which is exactly what we were wanting.
Curled and attached together to form a fixed bouquet. So easy to create your own style with this wreath that is great. Next, i placed cones made from the full size book page to make 4 quadrants north, south, east, west. Gently scrunch each page in your hand to add fullness to the paper, figure 1 and then open the pages flat. 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. I prefer to tear the pages instead of cutting them, as the torn edges add to the charm of this wreath. Dahlia wreath by melissa spratt gallery one super nice and simple diy in boho style. My version of the book page wreath satori design for living. Carefully tear or cut pages out of the book you are using. Burlap wired ribbon about 4 feet glue gun optional.
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. A handmade wreath of little stars cut from vintage old book pages. Nov 21, 2011 the book is a book of poems by keats, however it is falling apart and some pages are missing. Check out our book page wreath selection for the very best in unique or custom. This will depend on the size of the wreath form you use, and also how big of a book you decideto rip pages from. I love all the different versions and have made 3 myself. I used about 150 sheets, 7 inches by 5 inches, to cover the wreath form. But if youre perfectly happy with repurposing old books, this post is for you. Learn how to make a book page wreath that resembles a dahlia flower. Dec, 20 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. Then you start rolling and gluing the pages into rolls. Corrugated cardboard about 12 inches 30 cm square ribbon 20 inches 12 meter ball ornaments 12 staple gun hot glue gun craft glue or glue stick scissors compass optional instructions. But there are also paper wreaths, an option rarely explored. The first step is to cut up the pages of your book into squares.
See more ideas about book page wreath, book pages and book crafts. I started by rolling a rubbermaid containers worth of paper cones while watching parenthood. Simple eucalyptus wreaths bind with brass ring, instructions for making. I stained the embroidery hoop a dark color and while it dried, i taped two book pages together so they were big enough to fit the back of the embroidery hoop. My husband was really surprised when i told him they were made out of book pages. More unique and untraditional ways of decoration here. When it came time to actually start gluing, i was really intimidated.
X 2 then, crumble them around a pen or a marker to give it the ruffled look. Using your compass, draw a 12 circle on your cardboard and cut it out. How to make a wreath with paper book pages with images old. In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page wreath for her. I scooped up some old books in the free box at my local library, and straw wreath forms at a local garage sale. Very artsy and perfect decoration for the book lover. If you had a bigger book, one page would work fine. I love these wreaths made out of pages from old books. 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. Ive been eyeing these great book page wreaths for a while now, and. Using a pencil, roll your book page from one corner to the next to make a tube. Hold the page horizontally and fold it in thirds lengthwise. And while i do love the look of the cone shape rolled pages ones, i just couldnt get on board to make one.
Ingenious and crafty ways of turning paper into stylish wreaths. It makes beautiful displays for your porch, front door or entryway. With a wreath form, hot glue fun, an old book and a little bit of time and patience, you too can makea book page wreath for your home. I dont know about you, but christmas is not complete without music all of the beautiful, traditional christmas carols just sets the tone for the season. Dec 04, 2014 i have a friend who did book art crafts like this last year. I used a 9 dinner plate for the large circle and a small bowl for the center. We started with an old book that my friend samantha purchased at a thrift store. Today i am going to share the tutorial of how to make this simple. We went to our sons basketball tournament last week and had a 5 hour drive each way and a lot of hotel time throughout the week, so i knew i needed to take along a project to work on, or id go stircrazy. This video demonstrates how to make a wreath with the pages torn from an old book.
Diy luscious wreath made from old book pages the spice of life. This one is so easy yall, just fold paper and glue. If you like them as much as i do, then youll also fall in love with this origami old book page wreath or this rustic old book page wreath. Fold each page into a cone and staple at the bottom. Beautiful bridesmaid wedding bouquet made of vintage old book pages which were destined for recycling. 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. Using the same hole, draw a 10 circle inside of the 12 circle. It is an easy, beautiful and inexpensive diy project. There are several book page wreaths out there for inspiration. How to make a book page wreath the shabby creek cottage. How to make a dahlia book page wreath a wonderful thought.
How to make a paper wreath using pages from a vintage book. I love the look of them and i love the story behind them. How to make a book page paper wreath begin by punching lots of scallop circles out of the pages of the book. Dahlia paper wall wreath making kit book pages lockdown boredom. 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. Make a book page wreath in just 3 easy steps, a simple tutorial at sparkles of sunshine. Apr 25, 2020 i am totally in love with these old book page crafts, and i have made tons of different wreaths using paper pages. Oct, 2014 i made 2 vintage book wreaths in about 5 hours and it was worth every second. I couldnt tote along my silhouette or wood boards, so i looked around for something that would be easily portable, and decided a book page project made the most sense, so i decided to make. I know book page wreaths have been done all over the place, but i still love them everytime. Dec 15, 2011 wreaths can be made from a lot of things. Then i folded and cut the pages in half to make smaller cones. I could have made the leaves smaller for these wreaths, but i like the look thats an option you can consider if you want to make similar wreaths. 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 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. Last year i made a rather large book page wreath to hang over our mantel. Im an avid reader and a lover of rustic chic diy so theres something about old book pages that just tugs at my heart. I made a big whack of them, then filled in with another layer, right on top of the full size pages. Book page wreath tutorial how to make a book page wreath. A truly unique and original idea and would look super special for a wedding.
Dec 02, 2014 an old book or two, for a total of at least 330 pages which comes to 165 sheets of paper. This is a guide about making a christmas wreath with book pages. Grapevine wreaths are among the most popular types. You could also use this technique to create a wreath using magazine pages, comic book pages, or even tissue paper or construction paper. It is a statement piece and conversation starter that is truly one of a kind. Heres a lovely closeup of all the pretty glitter in my vintage book wreath. When you are done you should have a bunch of cones like this. How to make a book page wreath, and more book art ideas. Aug 23, 2018 the first time i saw art made with pages of a book i thought it was the worst idea ever. But mine is extra christmasey because it is made with music pages. Nov 18, 2014 this past summer, my friend melissa deming of hive resources launched the paperback version of her book, daughters of the king.
Old book crafts book page crafts book page art book pages folded book art book folding paper folding wreath crafts diy wreath book page wreath tutorial 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. Book pages, especially those aged with patina, make beautiful, easy diy home decor. Book page wreath made in 3 easy steps sparkles of sunshine. I know book page wreaths have been done all over the place. Nov 14, 20 last year i made a rather large book page wreath to hang over our mantel. Please allow for some variation as every piece is slightly unique and made to order. A lot of time foam wreaths are used and theyre decorated with all sorts of things. Cheap decorating ideas, diy projects january 2, 2017. I made the cones, did a dab of hot glue to make them stick together, then hot glued them onto the cardboard. Punch what will feel like a million circles because you will need a lot of them. This step is optional but helps lend an aged effect to your book pages.