Well read wreath book page wreath deja vue designs. We were making them for fall but then we decided that our new wreaths were perfect for christmas. Heres an oval wreath that would look great all year long. Make a pretty, heart shaped wreath with recycled cardboard, and old book and a glue gun. All you need is a book or several, if youre using skinny paperbacks, a stapler, a foam board or wreath, and a glue gun. 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. Make sure and come back later today for your chance to win a lia griffith bundle teal cricut explore. For the full stepbystep video tutorial check here, and a photo tutorial on how to make these easy and gorgeous roses, you can pop over to this post. Several weeks ago it was my friend lindas birthday, and i wanted to.
When i very first started this book page paper wreath i didnt love it, so my passion for finishing it, quickly vanished. They are one of my favorite things to decorate with. How to make your own christmas wreath vintage book paper decorations duration. 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. Mar 22, 2020 make this gorgeous old book page wreath with adorable red button accents as a fun addition to your front door for any season of the year. Using a pencil, roll your book page from one corner to the next to make a tube. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. 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.
See more ideas about book page wreath, book wreath and book pages. Diy vintage childrens book page wreath cottage in the oaks. This recycled book page wreath tutorial was an oldie but goodie trash to treasure idea. I also love that fact that is a very cheap diy project to make. Im an avid reader and a lover of rustic chic diy so theres something about old book pages that just tugs at my heart. How to make a book page wreath, and more book art ideas.
I scooped up some old books in the free box at my local library, and straw wreath forms at a local garage sale. I cut the pages in half since i was using a smaller wreath base. My version of the book page wreath satori design for living. 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 favorite place to find these is at goodwill, a local antique store, or at any book resale shop. Diy luscious wreath made from old book pages the spice. An elegant and unique paper wreath made from the vintage old book pages. After i hung it on the door, i got this fun asian decor vibe from it that really appealed to my taste. I knew it would fit in perfect with my late summer mantel. Today i am going to share the tutorial of how to make this simple wreath from an old book. Since many of the book pages have black and white pictures on them the variegation in.
The wreath is so lushes and thick it was the quickest way to hang it. Last year i made a rather large book page wreath to hang over our mantel. These are really stiff rods, so it takes some muscle to bend, but the wreath is very sturdy. Its so random and fun hanging on an old window frame in my office and it has a lot of character. 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 put stripes of glue all the way around my circle wreath form. I love the look of them and i love the story behind them. Carefully and gradually peel away the adhesive strip and stick the two sides together. Rip out pages i used old relief society manuals since theyre now online step 2.
I dare say that yesterdays galvanized feathers were authentically original. When the last harry potter book came out, i reserved a copy, so that i could get it right away. Pride and prejudice book wreath heart wreath paper rose wreath book lovers wreath. Rustic folded book page wreath with video tutorial diy. I have wanted to make a dahlia book page wreath for a while. I recently came across this wreath and decided it was time to complete it and im so glad that i did. My mother says that my daughter and i devour books. We love vintage book page projects and couldnt wait to create our diy mini book page wreath. It is an easy, beautiful and inexpensive diy project. Book page wreath tutorial how to make a book page wreath. Gorgeous old book page wreath video tutorial in 2020.
You could also use this technique to create a wreath using magazine pages, comic book pages, or even tissue paper or construction paper. 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 used about 150 sheets, 7 inches by 5 inches, to cover the wreath form. 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. Thats a fairly accurate descriptions of how we live in our book life. I think this book page wreath just might be one of my all time favorite diy craft projects. Do you own a bunch of old looking books and have no idea what to do with them. 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 was up in pennsylvania and just enjoying the time with my family. This book page magnolia wreath, is perfect for your farmhouse. May 10, 2017 learn how to make a book page wreath that resembles a dahlia flower.
My friend brought the pine cones and i had the old books. Well read wreath book page wreath september 23, 20 by tammy 69 comments. A step by step tutorial of how to make a wreath from old book pages. This one is so easy yall, just fold paper and glue. 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. Book page wreath book page wreath, book crafts, diy book. Christmas decorating christmas wreath old book pages youtube. Mar 22, 2014 i have pages from old books coming out my ears, so in my quest to use of some of them, i created a wreath from some antique book pages. Book page wreath tutorial with images book page crafts. Make this rustic old book page wreath with adorable red button accents as a fun addition to your front door for any season of the year. Wrap it around something round to form the ring, then bend the tips into the shape you see in the photo above.
See more ideas about crafts, old book crafts and book wreath. Starting in lower right hand corner, tuck end inward then roll, keeping a cone shape. This beautiful book wreath is a great way to decorate your reading nook or library. How to make a book page wreath celebrate every day with me. So easy and perfect for all of those old books to be put to good use. How to make a dahlia book page wreath book page crafts. You can use an old book you have around already or. It was easy to make and it didnt take long at all to assemble the 34 cones.
How to make a book page paper wreath the crafty blog stalker. You can fold, roll, tuck, cut, and glue them in so many different ways to make a gorgeous addition to a wall. I am totally in love with these old book page crafts, and i have made tons of different wreaths using paper pages. Old book pages, approximately 200250 books can be found at thrift stores, yard or library sales, and even auctions, but avoid brittle pages. How to make a book page wreath the shabby creek cottage. Of course, i also have tutorials for making a gorgeous rose old book page wreath that is just a bit different but still stunning to hang up. How to make vintage book wreath book wreath, book page. Im hoping this little tutorial was easy and helpful for anyone wanting to.
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. A couple of months ago, my sweet friend a and i got together one afternoon and made two pine cone and book page wreaths. In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page wreath for her door. I want to use it in the new musicthemed bedroom for the twins. How to make a dahlia book page wreath a wonderful thought.
Here are a few suggestions for some crafts with old book pages. 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. How to make a heart shaped book page wreath youtube. The wonderful thing about using book pages to make a wreath is the neutral color l. This video demonstrates how to make a wreath with the pages torn from an old book. This month i am sharing the book page wreath that hangs in my office. Turn an unwanted old book into a beautiful and unique book page wreath.
The possibilities for how to use this book page wreath are endless. Click here to visit our frequently asked questions about html5 video. 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. Decorate your home for the holidays this year with this eyecatching easy to make christmas book page wreath. Book page wreath with images book page wreath, book. Pages with edges that are beginning to yellow look especially nice when rolled due to the color variation.
Couple the creative block with the fact that i really, really wanted to make one of these, and it was a good. This diy book page wreath is a great accent to any room, and you can repurpose a discarded book. 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. 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.
In the world of blogging it gets so hard sometimes to come up with original and creative content. 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. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. At those two layers, my star ends started curling a bit for the moisture, so i decided to stop and repress under those books overnight. 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. Cheap decorating ideas, diy projects january 2, 2017. This video shows a cheap and easy way to create a beautiful book page wreath using new or old books, newspaper, or any paper. Its been a fun two weeks of just enjoying some time with the kiddos and the hubby and taking it. When an old book begins to fall apart and is no longer usable, it makes me feel better to recycle it into something beautiful. Learn how to roll book pages into pretty rosette flowers with this tutorial. After seeing lots of pictures of them all over and loving the look of them, i decided it was time to make one. Old book pages stars wreath ajs trash2treasure blog. Even children can help with scrunching and folding the pages. An old book or two, for a total of at least 330 pages which comes to 165 sheets of paper.
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. Before you can make this wreath, you have to be okay with tearing apart a book. I love to make things out of their pages and use printed words and graphics for other purposes. Now i just made a hook in both ends and looped them together to close the wreath. 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. Easy and beautiful diy projects made with old books noted list diy paper crafts. The pdf can be printed onto card stock and used to outline on your old book pages. Especially when the end product turns out better than expected.