Wreath made from book pages

Last year, i made a spring wreath with a cute little bird and some bunting on it. Using a hot glue gun, glue the cones onto the foam wreath. I knew it would fit in perfect with my late summer mantel. I wrapped a piece of seam binding around, left a loop for hanging, then glued it down around the cardboard circle. It was super exciting and i was honored to help her with the book launch party. Diy making a music sheet wreath by zassys treasures duration. To start, i made a leaf stencil on card stock by simply drawing a leaf in the size i imagined a magnolia. Jul 15, 2019 how to make flowers out of paper using an old book. How to make a book page wreath the shabby creek cottage. Book page christmas ornaments 22 upcycled ideas to make. Start out by tearing your book pages from your book.

Licia upcycled an old frame by spray painting it deep purple and then painted a purple bird on a book page as the central motif. It goes by quicker if you do it while watching frozen with a little cutie at least it did for me. Gently scrunch each page in your hand to add fullness to the paper, figure 1 and then open the pages flat. It probably took me a just over an hour to make this entire wreath while we watched a christmas movie last night. It did take a fair amount of time, but i needed a project to fill my time, so it worked out well. Book page wreath tutorial how to make a book page wreath. Ingenious and crafty ways of turning paper into stylish wreaths. As an amazon associate and rewards style influencer we earn from qualifying purchases and any sales made through such links will reward us a small commission at no extra cost for you. My version of the book page wreath satori design for living. The book is a book of poems by keats, however it is falling apart and some pages are missing. How to make a paper wreath using pages from a vintage book. 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. After seeing lots of pictures of them all over and loving the look of them, i decided it was time to make one. Jun 10, 2019 how to make a paper wreath using pages from a vintage book.

This is why the paper cutter makes it easier, you can whip through these squares pretty quick. This book page paper wreath tutorial is the first diy home decor item ive made this spring and it is a dollar store craft. This will depend on the size of the wreath form you use, and also how big of a book you decide to rip pages from. Halloween wreath made from book pages live laugh rowe. With a wreath form, hot glue fun, an old book and a little bit of time and patience, you too can make a book page wreath for your home. Old book pages, approximately 200250 books can be found at thrift stores, yard or library sales, and even auctions, but avoid brittle pages. 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. The book page wreath has been around forever, but its usually made with the pages rolled into a cone shape often referred to as the dahlia wreath.

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. While those are quite beautiful, i wanted to try something different. X 2 then, crumble them around a pen or a marker to give it the ruffled look. I chose to give my wreath a grateful theme making it perfect for thanksgiving or fall. One by one, roll each page to make a cone shape and flatten the bottom part. 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. This wreath was so easy to make, i dont even think it took an entire afternoon to make it. Then i shared it in our wood frame gallery wall, and a lot of other people asked where they could find the tutorial. See more ideas about book page wreath, book pages and book crafts. That wreath also had shredded paper but it was in the form of easter grass rather than a shred book 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. Spring wreath made from embroidery hoops and old book pages. If you had a bigger book, one page would work fine. Christmas, diy, fall, gift, how to, our projects 8 comments. Sep 16, 2011 this video demonstrates how to make a wreath with the pages torn from an old book. How to make a book page wreath, and more book art ideas.

Next, i placed cones made from the full size book page to make 4 quadrants north, south, east, west. I used about 150 sheets, 7 inches by 5 inches, to cover the wreath form. How to make a book page wreath perfect for fall polka. Some were spray painted but you can still distinguish the writing on them.

Then you start rolling and gluing the pages into rolls. Diy luscious wreath made from old book pages the spice of life. When you are done you should have a bunch of cones like. A couple of months ago, my sweet friend a and i got together one afternoon and made two pine cone and book page wreaths. Dec 04, 2014 i have a friend who did book art crafts like this last year. I have a friend who did book art crafts like this last year. Please note that this post contains affiliate links. Wrap it around something round to form the ring, then bend the tips into the shape you see in the photo above. Fold each page into a cone and staple at the bottom. 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. Starting with the outside of the spiral, roll the paper inward to create the flower shape. Using a pencil, roll your book page from one corner to the next to make a tube.

We were making them for fall but then we decided that our new wreaths were perfect for christmas. 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. Pages with edges that are beginning to yellow look especially nice when rolled due to the color variation. Today i am going to share the tutorial of how to make this simple wreath from an old book. Book page wreath made in 3 easy steps sparkles of sunshine.

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 make. Continue gluing the pages around the base to create your first layer of the wreath. I didnt have a book i wanted to tear up to make the wreath so i got one for fifty cents at the thrift store. 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. Carefully tear or cut pages out of the book you are using. Book page wreath i adore this faux rosewood book page wreath. Diy luscious wreath made from old book pages the spice. These are really stiff rods, so it takes some muscle to bend, but the wreath is very sturdy. To start, find an old book which does not need to remain intact. I used 55 book pages for this wreath, so thats a good number to start with for a 9 inch wreath form. I was up in pennsylvania and just enjoying the time with my family. Nov 23, 2015 start out by tearing your book pages from your book. It was about 20 years old but the pages didnt look old enough for the look.

So when i organized a craft for womens night at our church awhile back, i decided this easy book page wreath would be a project everyone would love. Nov 19, 2012 heres an oval wreath that would look great all year long. Fold without creasing, accordionstyle, in 1 strips. 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. The size of the book pages will determine the final width of your wreath, use small pages for a small wreath, etc. I created the grateful book page wreath a few years ago and its still one of my favorite things to pull out of storage every fall. Step 1 ink all outer edges of the book pages in brown. Mar 28, 20 i made this a very full and compact wreath, so i used a lot of pages, but it could be made much more quickly with less pages that face upward more, and dont go the full 180 degrees around the ring. How about a beautiful addition to a wrapped present. Making this book page wreath only took around 45 minutes. 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. Add a crow or spiders for halloween or keep it simple and use for your everyday neutral decor.

This video demonstrates how to make a wreath with the pages torn from an old book. Im hoping this little tutorial was easy and helpful for anyone wanting to create this easy diy book page wreath. I also love that fact that is a very cheap diy project to make. Once its all rolled up, slightly loosen the roll so you can slide the pencil out. Last year i made a rather large book page wreath to hang over our mantel.

Nov 14, 20 last year i made a rather large book page wreath to hang over our mantel. This project was one of the ufos unfinished objects that i had started and then was stashed away. How to make a door wreath using old books duration. Diy faux curled rosewood wreath made from rolled recycled book pages.

My husband is an art teacher and i have seen him do cool projects with book pages which then inspired to use the pages from the book to make a paper magnolia wreath. Christmas decorating christmas wreath old book pages duration. 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. An easy diy craft tutorial idea for beautiful home decor that you can display all year long. It was just a starting point and i think i did move one along the way. Give the wreath form a light coat of white or light color spray paint to help camouflage any seethrough spaces. How to make a book page wreath celebrate every day with me. Apr 11, 2014 then i made a plan to create a book page wreath for my home. Once folded, take 4 of the ruffles and glue to center of wreath in a plussign pattern. How to make a book page paper wreath the crafty blog stalker. Jan 03, 2017 this book page magnolia wreath, is perfect for your farmhouse. Dec 02, 2014 an old book or two, for a total of at least 330 pages which comes to 165 sheets of paper. The combination of old book pages, some simple decorative artificial roses, and this gorgeous wreath became reality. The first step is to cut up the pages of your book into squares.

Dec 15, 2011 paper leaves can also be arranged in a sunburst pattern when crafting a 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. Cheap decorating ideas, diy projects january 2, 2017. All the above highlighted links are to the actual tutorial which, i found out, is not always easy to locate. Before you can begin, you will need to gather the necessary materials. Westenskow wreaths old book crafts book page crafts book page art old book pages old books paper crafts book art diy crafts christmas table decorations. 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. So definitely not the quick 10 minute crafts im used to but its also not that long. Check both sides of your page to plan how much print you want showing once you roll your page up. Sep, 2015 even children can help with scrunching and folding the pages. How to decorate with book pages stationary this post goes way beyond the book page wreath. Its been a fun two weeks of just enjoying some time with the kiddos and the hubby and taking it a bit slow. Burlap wired ribbon about 4 feet glue gun optional.

An old book or two, for a total of at least 330 pages which comes to 165 sheets of paper. Next, remove the inner circle of the mason jar lid, you only need the outer ring. Theyre big, colorful, and a pretty decoration for the holidays or anytime, depending on your choice of. I made the cones, did a dab of hot glue to make them stick together, then hot glued them onto the cardboard. It is a statement piece and conversation starter that is truly one of a kind. The pages need to be big enough to cut out a 4 x 4inch square. Following the guidelines, cut along the spiral shape. Hold the page horizontally and fold it in thirds lengthwise. Its so easy to come up with a form for your next wreath. Book page wreath made in 3 easy steps as an avid book lover, the first time i saw a book page wreath i immediately fell in love with it. After taking down my winter wreath, i had a bare spot on my wall. Nov, 2010 basically you layer three book pages together and draw a spiral circle. It might surprise you just how many types of crafts you can create. 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.

There are several book page wreaths out there for inspiration. 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. I have wanted to make a dahlia book page wreath for a while. 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. How to make paper hearts from old book pages fabulessly frugal. I cut the pages in half since i was using a smaller wreath base. 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. I shared my book page wreath in my fall mantel a few years ago, and a few people asked where they could find the tutorial for it. You will want to read my previous post on making a book page wreath for the easiest way to crumble your book pages. I prefer to tear the pages instead of cutting them, as the torn edges add to the charm of this wreath. Nov 24, 2012 youtubes most watched interior designer rebecca robeson recreates an old antique book pages wreath for her home.

Old book the older the better as the pages will be more yellow and it will give a vintage look to your wreath. To make the center ruffle, take the 8 full pages and place vertically on a flat surface. In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page wreath for her. 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. Finally in december, in the middle of watching a christmas movie marathon on hallmark channel, i made an intentional point to sit down and make a book page wreath. It does not need to be a long book since you will only be tearing out a few pages per flower. Here is another lovely flower decoration made from book pages that goes great alongside this.