Last year i made a rather large book page wreath to hang over our mantel. How to make a recycled book page butterfly wreath out of pages from a damaged book and branches. So, when valentines day loomed on the horizon, making a new wreath using the same process was a must. Consider using some glittered or metallic scrapbooking paper for a few leaves. This wreath is rustic, easy to make, and so versatile. Then i saw still cannot remember where someone who had cut leaf shapes out of old book pages to make a wreath like this. Puncture two holes of the corflute on the wreath at the top, and cut a piece of string of about 20cm, then thread your string through the holes to create your hanger.
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. 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 am absolutely in love with this origami old book page wreath. The most time consuming part was covering the foam wreath form with paper. A paper cone wreath can take many different forms and can be designed in a lot of stylish and interesting ways. 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. In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page wreath for her. An easy diy craft tutorial idea for beautiful home decor that you can display all year long. If you do not want to use an old book, another great way to make this wreath would be to use colored paper and match it with. How to make paper hearts from old book pages fabulessly frugal. This video demonstrates how to make a wreath with the pages torn from an old book. All you need is a book or several, if youre using skinny paperbacks, a stapler, a foam board or wreath, and a glue gun. Oct, 2014 we started with an old book that my friend samantha purchased at a thrift store.
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. I cut the pages in half since i was using a smaller wreath base. Once the wreath is covered, cut off any remaining fabric and secure the remainder with glue. Place a dab of hot glue on the inside of the ring and then attach one of your crumbled. At first i used a butterfly stencil that i had but after tracing and cutting the first three, i thought itd be more fun to free hand them instead. In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page wreath for her door. Spiral rose book page wreath tutorial all things paper. 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 think this wreath is absolutely gorgeous and i cant believe at one point i didnt like it. Christmas decorating christmas wreath old book pages youtube. You can use just about any type of paper for this, including old book pages, scrapbooking paper, wrapping paper, and even construction paper. Corrugated cardboard about 12 inches 30 cm square ribbon 20 inches 12 meter. How to make a book page wreath celebrate every day with me. Today i am going to share the tutorial of how to make this simple wreath from an old book.
Another idea would be to use old sheet music or use one with whitewhite pages for a snow themed vintage book wreath. While i unpacked my christmas decorations this year, i found an old book about christmas decorating that was published in the 80s and i wondered what i could do with it instead of tossing it away. See more ideas about book page wreath, book pages and book crafts. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Cheap decorating ideas, diy projects january 2, 2017. I scooped up some old books in the free box at my local library, and straw wreath forms at a local garage sale. Especially when the end product turns out better than expected. I love the look of them and i love the story behind them. Dec 09, 2015 how to assemble your book page wreath. The cool thing about this paper art wreath is that you can dress it up a little all. To adhere the book page shreds, i used scotch spray adhesive because i had it on hand from my daughters school project. It will look beautiful on your door year round, but with a quick change of ribbons, you can make it a special holiday wreath. This video shows a cheap and easy way to create a beautiful book page wreath using new or old books, newspaper, or any paper. Im an avid reader and a lover of rustic chic diy so theres something about old book pages that just tugs at my heart.
Christmas decorating christmas wreath old book pages duration. Using a pencil, roll your book page from one corner to the next to make a tube. It might surprise you just how many types of crafts you can create. 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. 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. Cant wait to give it to her youll need a wreath base too. The pages werent whitewhite which is exactly what we were wanting. 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. Folding paper into shapes is such a great way to turn something drab to fab. Materials old book pages foam wreath form burlap ribbon artificial miniature roses. I used about 150 sheets, 7 inches by 5 inches, to cover the wreath form. All the above highlighted links are to the actual tutorial which, i found out, is not always easy to locate.
Some time back, we shared this paper flower ball decoration. Step 2 open your old book and start carefully pulling the pages out from the spine, so you have several individual pages. Ingenious and crafty ways of turning paper into stylish. Could try smaller squares on a smaller wreath form, and lighter weight craft paper not construction or tissue paper in different colors to mix it up. 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. I used an old damaged book i had from another recycled book page wreath i made last year. Mar 16, 2020 i am absolutely in love with this origami old book page wreath. I put a piece of parchment paper over my table, for easy clean up and to keep the hot glue from getting everywhere. These are really stiff rods, so it takes some muscle to bend, but the wreath is very sturdy. Turn an old book into a gorgeous rustic wreath hometalk. An old book or two, for a total of at least 330 pages which comes to 165 sheets of paper. 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. How to make your own christmas wreath vintage book paper.
How to make a book page paper wreath the crafty blog stalker. Apply hot glue on the wreath frame and attach the fabric tightly. How to make a hanging paper ball from a old book duration. Apr 05, 2020 use the template to trace leaf shapes onto some paper. Punch what will feel like a million circles because you will need a lot of them. Nov 24, 2012 youtubes most watched interior designer rebecca robeson recreates an old antique book pages wreath for her home.
It was one of my alltime favorite quilling projects. While i like them, they just werent quite my thing. Wrap it around something round to form the ring, then bend the tips into the shape you see in the photo above. Jun 10, 2019 how to make a paper wreath using pages from a vintage book. When i very first started this book page paper wreath i didnt love it, so my passion for finishing it, quickly vanished. Place a dab of hot glue on the inside of the ring and then attach one of your crumbled book pages onto it. My version of the book page wreath satori design for living. Ingenious and crafty ways of turning paper into stylish wreaths. 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. You could also use this technique to create a wreath using magazine pages, comic book pages, or even tissue paper or construction paper. This book was gone with the wind done in 1936so the book was falling a part and headed for the trash. It was super exciting and i was honored to help her with the book launch party. Old book pages stars wreath ajs trash2treasure blog. How to make a book page wreath, and more book art ideas.
Dec 15, 2011 a paper cone wreath can take many different forms and can be designed in a lot of stylish and interesting ways. Jun 03, 2010 while i like them, they just werent quite my thing. In most of the cases the process is pretty much the same. Licias is 14 inches 36 cm in diameter with a flat back fabric subdued color. Dont toss old books when you decide to get a kindle or a nook, you can make fun crafts from them, to give as gifts or to decorate your home. 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. Book wreath book pages book art book pages wreath wreath home decor indoor wreath reclaimed book paper wreath rusticinspiredgoods 5 out of. Staple the end approximately 34 inch 2 cm from the tip. How to make a dahlia book page wreath a wonderful thought. 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. You could also use this technique to create a wreath using magazine pages, comic book pages, or even tissue paper or construction. Begin by punching lots of scallop circles out of the pages of the book.
A step by step tutorial of how to make a wreath from old book pages. It was about 20 years old but the pages didnt look old enough for the look. Scrunched book paper wreath wreaths jessica joaquin. 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. Carefully and gradually peel away the adhesive strip and stick the two sides together. Nov 14, 20 last year i made a rather large book page wreath to hang over our mantel. Jan 02, 2017 i put a piece of parchment paper over my table, for easy clean up and to keep the hot glue from getting everywhere. I want to use it in the new musicthemed bedroom for the twins. It might surprise you just how many types of crafts you can. Diy luscious wreath made from old book pages the spice of life.
Youtubes most watched interior designer rebecca robeson recreates an old antique book pages wreath for her home. Before you can make this wreath, you have to be okay with tearing apart a book. I ended up using a sharpie marker rather than the pen shown to crumble the paper. Dec 02, 2014 an old book or two, for a total of at least 330 pages which comes to 165 sheets of paper. Tear 3 pages from an old book and cut them in half.
Sep 16, 2011 christmas decorating christmas wreath old book pages duration. Ive been eyeing these great book page wreaths for a while now, and finally got around to making my own last weekend. Book pages wreaths revisited ajs trash2treasure blog. 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. The combination of old book pages, some simple decorative artificial roses, and this gorgeous wreath became reality. Old book the older the better as the pages will be more yellow and it will give a vintage look to your wreath. It helps if you keep the paper around the sharpie when placing it on the glue, so you dont burn your fingers.
Glue the ribbon in a loop on the back of the cardboard and hang up your wreath. To hang the wreath, just tie some twine or clear fishing line, thats it. This vintage book wreath is easy to assemble, with very few items required, usually things you will already have around your house. It is amazing that you can transform an old book into something that looks so elegant. Easy and beautiful diy projects made with old books 2017. We started with an old book that my friend samantha purchased at a thrift store. I recently came across this wreath and decided it was time to complete it and im so glad that i did. How to make your own christmas wreath vintage book paper decorations duration. Nov 18, 2014 this past summer, my friend melissa deming of hive resources launched the paperback version of her book, daughters of the king. This beautiful book wreath is a great way to decorate your reading nook or library. How to make a book page wreath the shabby creek cottage.
This was a very easy project with beautiful results. 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. In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page wreath for her wreath craftsdiy wreathpaper craftspaper wreathshow. Trim the cardboard corners to make a circle or you can just leave it square and draw two evenly spaced circles.
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