See more ideas about book page wreath, book pages and book crafts. Making this book page wreath only took around 45 minutes. Jan, 2018 easy diy book wreath with a custom sign since ive taken down our christmas decor, our front entryway just seemed bare. This one is so simple even your little kids can help you make it. May 14, 2014 arrange the first layer of rosettes on the wreath and glue them down with the hot glue gun, then arrange and glue the second layer of rosettes on top of the first layer to cover up the cardboard wholes. How to make a book page wreath the shabby creek cottage.
This book was gone with the wind done in 1936so the book was falling a part and headed for the trash. I can almost hear you running to your bookshelves now and ripping out the pages for this project. The covers were already removed for my farmhouse file box. This paper quilled rose heart wreath is absolutely stunning. I glanced at many different tutorials to find the right style of book wreath and find a tutorial that broke the steps down enough to make it easy.
If your door is exposed, then you can use round styro forms, straw wreaths, or wreaths made of real or artificial twines and small branches and greenery. As an ex english teacher book hoarder, i never imagined i would tear up a beautiful book to use for decoration. I started by tearing out a book page and rolling it on an angle to form a cone. My favorite place to find these is at goodwill, a local antique store, or at any book resale shop. How to make a book page wreath celebrate every day with me. In this case, i decided to turn some vintage sporting books i had into a beautiful wreath to fill an empty window we have in our kitchen. One styrofoam wreath form i got mine from the dollar tree and its a 10 inch. 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. Diy napkin paper wreath the theme of this wreath can be easily changed by simply using different cocktail napkins. I tore out about 50 pages from the book and made sure they were ones that had equally spaced texted on either side basically i didnt want a big chapter title or large dark font showing up on my wreath. An old book new is fine too hot glue gun and glue sticks. 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.
These are really stiff rods, so it takes some muscle to bend, but the wreath is very sturdy. Upcycle some old books into fabulous a vintage book wreath with glitter. Diy book page wreath recycle your old books into a gorgeous wreath. 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. Before you can make this wreath, you have to be okay with tearing apart a book. You could also use this technique to create a wreath using magazine pages, comic book pages, or even tissue paper or construction paper. Mine was fairly new, but looked antique along the outside edge.
Now that you have all the items you need check out the video below and see how you can make your very own book wreath for the christmas season. Wreaths are traditionally hung on front doors as a sign of welcome, used in advent wreaths in christian traditions, strung from lampposts in cities, and used in a variety of other different ways. Diy old books old book crafts book page crafts recycled books book page art book art old book pages how to make wreaths crafts to. The wreath is one of the most popular decorations during the christmas holiday season. 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. My version of the book page wreath satori design for living.
If you are in search of a creative and simple way to make diy vintage paper flowers, you should enjoy this new video tutorial. Ingenious and crafty ways of turning paper into stylish wreaths. All you need is a book or several, if youre using skinny paperbacks, a stapler, a foam board or wreath, and a glue gun. I have wanted to make a dahlia book page wreath for a while.
So, i totally, totally recommend a girls craft night to do this. How to make a dahlia book page wreath a wonderful thought. Sep 26, 2011 vintage book wreath im always looking for ways to make conventional crafts into something unexpected and interesting. It isnt going to be in a music room or a room with any type of musical instruments. After taking down my winter wreath, i had a bare spot on my wall. I cut the pages in half since i was using a smaller wreath base. Diy luscious wreath made from old book pages the spice. I want to use it in the new musicthemed bedroom for the twins. Its a perfect decoration for late fall to early winter for sure.
Oct 18, 2011 today i completed my halloween wreath, and im loving it. Especially when the end product turns out better than expected. 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 experimented with a couple different cones and came up with a roll that worked for my wreath. Dec 27, 20 recycle water damaged or old books into a wreath. It is actually the first part of sigrid unsets trilogy which chronicles the life of kristin lavransdatter, a young woman living in norway during the middle ages. My supply of old books that would otherwise be thrown away just never seems to end. Using an old book will give you the look of patina that only comes with age.
Let me show you how to make an easy book page wreath today. It might surprise you just how many types of crafts you can create. Spring wreath made from embroidery hoops and old book pages. Jan 19, 2017 learn how to make a book page wreath that resembles a dahlia flower. I also love that fact that is a very cheap diy project to make. Use old book pages in crafts without destroying books. Turn an old book into a gorgeous rustic wreath hometalk. Instead of spending your money on a regular wreath, create a blossoming paper rosette that you can keep or recycle just as easily without any mess. Add this gorgeous rustic old book wreath to your front door as a fun statement piece using easy to find upcycled items you have on hand. How to make a book page paper wreath the crafty blog stalker.
I scooped up some old books in the free box at my local library, and straw wreath forms at a local garage sale. Easy diy book wreath with a custom sign since ive taken down our christmas decor, our front entryway just seemed bare. How to make a wreath with paper book pages old book crafts. Jenna shares with her her coolest design for a vintage door wreath.
The sneakiest way to hide your bedside phone charger. See more ideas about book page wreath, book pages and book wreath. You can use an old book you have around already or. I knew it would fit in perfect with my late summer mantel. One of the best things about book themed crafts is this is a wonderful way to share your love of the written word in a creative way. 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. Styrofoam wreath forms that are flat are in all hobby and craft stores. How to make a book page wreath, and more book art ideas. Not only will you get to learn how to make paper flowers, but youll also discover how easy green crafting can be. I love being able to turn such valued items into something new and beautiful instead of seeing them thrown away.
Christmas decorating christmas wreath old book pages youtube. A list of all the materials used in the above tutorial can be found on my diy blog. If you had a bigger book, one page would work fine. Book pages i used an old book i had, but you could thrift one if you are sentimental about your books. Dec 03, 2014 use yarn to turn an old cd into a beautiful christmas wreath. It is an easy, beautiful and inexpensive diy project. Free design downloads and more projects are on her website. 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. You can upcycle old books into beautiful journals, photo albums, or cookbooks. I used this old readers digest condensed books book given to me. When i first made this wreath, i thought it was just a pretty addition to a room. Start with an old book and turn it into a masterpiece. Close to christmas you may even find them in drug stores.
Carefully and gradually peel away the adhesive strip and stick the two sides together. This book page paper wreath tutorial is the first diy home decor item ive made this spring and it is a dollar store craft. Diy book page wreath diy book, old book crafts, book wreath. I made 2 vintage book wreaths in about 5 hours and it was worth every second. Sometimes, thats a really good feeling, like when youre decluttering and you feel like youve simplified. Yes, i destroyed an old book in the process of making this wreath, which i feel a tiny bit bad about, buuutttt i think it looks great, and it was an old book no one was reading anyway. Cheap decorating ideas, diy projects january 2, 2017. I did the tedious part on my living room floor catching up on the big bang theory. Jun 10, 2019 how to make a paper wreath using pages from a vintage book. I finished book one, and started book two at that time, but there it sat.
Wrap it around something round to form the ring, then bend the tips into the shape you see in the photo above. Now i just made a hook in both ends and looped them together to close the wreath. So im deleting the set from my shelves, and separating them out, as i restart book 2. Im an avid reader and a lover of rustic chic diy so theres something about old book pages that just tugs at my heart. This diy book page wreath was super cheap and super easy. Suddenly, i had a unique addition to really add to my midcentury modern decor. I really love how easy it is to make, and that it fits really any home decor style. Using a pencil, roll your book page from one corner to the next to make a tube. An old book or two, for a total of at least 330 pages which comes to 165 sheets of paper. This vintage book wreath is easy to assemble, with very few items required, usually things you will already have around your house.
If you havent tried quilling yet, this is a great beginner choice. I used about 150 sheets, 7 inches by 5 inches, to cover the wreath form. For halloween, give your doors a spooky vibe with this mesh wreath project embellished with tokens perfect for the occasion. How to make a dahlia book page wreath book page crafts. Dec 15, 2011 a paper cone wreath can take many different forms and can be designed in a lot of stylish and interesting ways. Jan 14, 2016 how to make a book page rose wreath first you need to make the roses. Easy diy burlap wreath dollar tree wreath frame tutorial duration. If youve got any old books just sitting on the shelves collecting dust, reuse them to create a recycled book rosette wreath. Oct 25, 2019 this wreath is absolutely stunning and we love the combination of warm fall colors and dark earth tones.
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. Gina, i love the book wreath and plan to try it with a layer of an old bible that had missing pages and some old songbook pages for the middle layer. After i hung it on the door, i got this fun asian decor vibe from it that really appealed to my taste. Here is the material you would need, if you want to make a beautiful wreath. Nov 20, 2014 this wreath comes together pretty quite but can be repetitive. I will show you how to make a paper flower out of an old book step by step with just a few other simple supplies. Dec 09, 2015 how to assemble your book page wreath. I was thrilled to see it is part of a series, tho this book can stand alone. Oct 10, 20 this recycled book page wreath tutorial was an oldie but goodie trash to treasure idea. Cant wait to give it to her youll need a wreath base too. I like that it is flat, but i could have used a smaller one and it would have worked well.
I love the look of them and i love the story behind them. We started with an old book that my friend samantha purchased at a thrift store. For the uglies of this project, i used floral wire between the wreath wire and the cup hook in the wall to hang the old book wreath. Diy faux curled rosewood wreath made from rolled recycled book pages. Wreath is 16 year old girl who is homeless after her mother passes awayshe moves to her mom childhood town but doesnt trust anyone. This decorative item can add a touch of elegance and homespun charm to any room. Nov 24, 2012 youtubes most watched interior designer rebecca robeson recreates an old antique book pages wreath for her home. You can fold, roll, tuck, cut, and glue them in so many different ways to make a gorgeous addition to a wall or door.
Last year, i made a spring wreath with a cute little bird and some bunting on it. A big sharpie marker, mascara tube or anything that resembles that shape i used a thick eyeliner. Apr 12, 2016 i finally stopped being so lazy and made a wreath ive had my eye on for months now. This beautiful book wreath is a great way to decorate your reading nook or library. Towards the end you will have to squish the fans together. A gorgeous choice to add to your front door, porch, or just to hang on the wall during february for valentines day. After seeing lots of pictures of them all over and loving the look of them, i decided it was time to make one. If you love book page crafts but dont want to destroy any of your books. I then made a hook using a scrap piece of twine and the hot glue gun. They are shaped with cones, roses, knots, curls and my personal favoriteshaggy. 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.
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. I saw a wreath similar to this a couple of months ago and got an old classical music book that a friend was giving to goodwill to use. Diy vintage book page wreath as i stated in yesterdays post, i have been very busy on our halloween decor, so here i am again to share with you all a few more diy projects. This diy home decor project makes an awesome girls craft night. This video demonstrates how to make a wreath with the pages torn from an old book. In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page wreath for her door. In most of the cases the process is pretty much the same. Make a vintage book wreath with glitter jennifer allwood. Apr 03, 2015 i loved this book, i read it in 3 days and hated to see it end.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. I had a damaged antique book with beautiful gold leafed pages. 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. But you neednt use wrapping paper, you could upcycle magazines, old comic books, scrapbook paper, anything. Youtubes most watched interior designer rebecca robeson recreates an old antique book pages wreath for her home. This one is so easy yall, just fold paper and glue. The three volume set of kristin lavransdatter has been on my currently reading shelf since 2016. How to make your own christmas wreath vintage book paper.
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