This makes an elegant decoration for any room and is ideal for your own home or. Diy bird book page wreath project thistlewood farm. Pinterest board that its about time i actually make one. I am totally in love with these old book page crafts, and i have made tons of different wreaths using paper pages. It was easy to make and it didnt take long at all to assemble the 34 cones. Pages with edges that are beginning to yellow look especially nice when rolled due to the color variation.
I also love that fact that is a very cheap diy project to make. My mother says that my daughter and i devour books. All the above highlighted links are to the actual tutorial which, i found out, is not always easy to locate. 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. Dec 27, 20 recycle water damaged or old books into a wreath. The possibilities for how to use this book page wreath are endless. This spring wreath showcases the beauty of a few bold blooms. Well read wreath book page wreath deja vue designs. How to make a recycled book page butterfly wreath out of pages from a damaged book and branches. Carefully tear or cut pages out of the book you are using. 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. If the pages are thin, may be best to use two pages at a time. I used an old damaged book i had from another recycled book page wreath i made last year. 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.
Theyre big, colorful, and a pretty decoration for the holidays or anytime, depending on your choice of. A couple of months ago, my sweet friend a and i got together one afternoon and made two pine cone and book page wreaths. As an ex english teacherbookhoarder, i never imagined i would tear up a beautiful book to use for. 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. Nov 14, 20 last year i made a rather large book page wreath to hang over our mantel. How to make a book page wreath the shabby creek cottage. The book is a book of poems by keats, however it is falling apart and some pages are missing. All you need is a book or several, if youre using skinny paperbacks, a stapler, a foam board or wreath, and a glue gun. From the hutch to the desk, the book page leaf crafts add subtle beauty to decor of the corner of this kitchen. I have made them many ways and personally feel this way works best. Making paper or book page roses and wreath blogger. There are many variations to how some like to make their book page wreathes. Its been a fun two weeks of just enjoying some time with the kiddos and the hubby and taking it a bit slow. Let me show you how to make an easy book page wreath today.
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. Using different length papers, makes a nice top layer to help give a full look. Using a pencil, roll your book page from one corner to the next to make a tube. When the last harry potter book came out, i reserved a copy, so that i could get it right away. Last year i made a rather large book page wreath to hang over our mantel. All you have to do is fold the scrapbook paper in half and trace five birds and then they will go in the opposite direction. Hymnal wreath tutorial several years ago at the country living fair in atlanta, i saw for the very first time and fell in love with the beautiful hymnal wreaths. I think this book page wreath just might be one of my all time favorite diy craft projects. How to make a book page wreath, and more book art ideas. As an ex english teacher book hoarder, i never imagined i would tear up a beautiful book to use for decoration. 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.
Your non blog obsessive real life friends will be so wowed. Rustic folded book page wreath with video tutorial diy. Today i am going to share the tutorial of how to make this simple wreath from an old book. Well read wreath book page wreath september 23, 20 by tammy 69 comments. How to make a dahlia book page wreath a wonderful thought. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. There are several book page wreaths out there for inspiration. Its been a fun two weeks of just enjoying some time with the kiddos and the hubby and taking it. Perfect for an easter brunch, this diy wreath is made with fresh greenery and assorted seasonal flowers. What i started out in my mind to make and what i ended. Since many of the book pages have black and white pictures on them the variegation in color is amazing.
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. Mar 28, 20 i would love to make the book page wreath but i am so confused by the directions. Applying rosettes to wreath using a spot of glue from your glue gun, cover the wreath form with torn strips from book pages. I knew it would fit in perfect with my late summer mantel. Lindsay says that she saw a book page wreath at an arts and craft fair. Book page wreath click for instructions if you dont have onecardstock and book pageselectronic cutter like a silhouette, or free downloadable patternsscissors and pencilscoring table and bone folder for the paper medallionshot glue gun and gluebutton. I wanted my wreath to be huge, so i used a 16 inch styrofoam wreath. I can almost hear you running to your bookshelves now and ripping out the pages for this project. Apr 25, 2020 this rustic folded book page wreath is absolutely stunning. A list of all the materials used in the above tutorial can be found. You can use an old book you have around already or. 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.
Diy luscious wreath made from old book pages the spice. 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. How to make a gorgeous fall wreath from book pages hometalk. How to make a book page wreath celebrate every day with me. Carefully and gradually peel away the adhesive strip and stick the two sides together. Using a glue gun we attach the rolled up pages around the wire wreath form. I followed her directions but instead of using a full page from the book, i cut the pages in half. Diy luscious wreath made from old book pages the spice of life. Heres a book page wreath diy project made from scrapbook paper birds. 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. Well, i have pinned so many book page wreaths on my. 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 didnt have a book i wanted to tear up to make the wreath.
I was up in pennsylvania and just enjoying the time with my family. Each page gets rolled up and stapled at the bottom to secure the shape. I have wanted to make a dahlia book page wreath for a while. I thought those bases were the green concentricopencirclejoinedby crosswire bases, so you just saved me a trip to the nearest michaels which is about 90 miles away. I also wanted my wreath to look a bit aged instead of bright white, so i picked up a 1952 baptist hymnal from a local antique store. 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 would love to make the book page wreath but i am so confused by the directions.
See more ideas about book page wreath, book pages and book crafts. But if youre perfectly happy with repurposing old books, this post is for you. You may like to some of the other ways people roll and glue on their pieces. I like to attach the strips on the same side for a more finished look. Dec 04, 2014 ive been eyeing these great book page wreaths for a while now, and finally got around to making my own last weekend. 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 love the look of them and i love the story behind them. If youre looking for beautiful, neutral fall decor ideas, try making your own book page. Its a gorgeous choice to use those scrap pieces of paper, pages from a book that otherwise would have been thrown away, or any craft fabric you have on hand. This month i am sharing the book page wreath that hangs in my office.
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. 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 used about 150 sheets, 7 inches by 5 inches, to cover the wreath form. 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. Please, i know its difficult but could you please try to make me understand. I feel foolish not understanding why you cant simply use a hole punch then feed it on the wire. Check both sides of your page to plan how much print you want showing once you roll your page up. Ive been eyeing these great book page wreaths for a while now, and finally got around to making my own last weekend. It probably took me a just over an hour to make this entire wreath while we watched a christmas movie last night. From there, just fill in as many as you can glue between the first 4 cones, about 810 then create a second row so you end up with a fuller wreath. My version of the book page wreath satori design for living. After seeing lots of pictures of them all over and loving the look of them, i decided it was time to make one.
Book page wreath tutorial book page wreath, book page. This book page magnolia wreath, is perfect for your farmhouse. I scooped up some old books in the free box at my local library, and straw wreath forms at a local garage sale. I am a little late to the book page wreath bandwagon but it is so worth it to be late than not at all. 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. Instead, after the wreath was finished, i took a lighter and very carefully outside with a bucket of water on hand just in. Filled the wreath form with the rosettes by applying some glue from your glue gun and pressing it onto the wreath form. Another book page craft ive been wanting to try is the book page pumpkin.
I loved the look of the book page wreaths everyone was making, so i decided i would use that style and incorporate the look of burlap. Then i shared it in our wood frame gallery wall, and a lot of other people asked where they could find the tutorial. Nov 19, 2012 heres an oval wreath that would look great all year long. In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page wreath for her door. I didnt want all my birds going the same direction. Thats a fairly accurate descriptions of how we live in our book life. Jan 03, 2017 this book page magnolia wreath, is perfect for your farmhouse. Diy making a music sheet wreath by zassys treasures duration. Making paper or book page roses and wreath welcome. Now, as i was making it, i discovered it is not as easy to have the leaves lay out evenly.
If this is your first time creating a book page wreath, i encourage you to look at other variations before starting. I also did not paint the edges of the book blackbrown. Book page wreaths have been all the rage for awhile around blogland. Once its all rolled up, slightly loosen the roll so you can slide the pencil out. Then you start rolling and gluing the pages into rolls. I also wanted my wreath to look a bit aged instead of bright white, so i picked up a. Book page wreath tutorial book page crafts, book wreath.
Directions i started with taking a damp tea bag and lightly rubbing the sides of the book. Apr 11, 2014 then i made a plan to create a book page wreath for my home. See more ideas about book page wreath, book pages and book wreath. Cheap decorating ideas, diy projects january 2, 2017.
Book page wreath tutorial how to make a book page wreath. This diy book page wreath is a great accent to any room, and you can repurpose a discarded book. While the weather has turned hot again and the calendar tells us summer has three more weeks to go, i am beginning to make simple transitions in our home toward fall decor. Burlap wired ribbon about 4 feet glue gun optional. Dec 02, 2014 an old book or two, for a total of at least 330 pages which comes to 165 sheets of paper. Its so random and fun hanging on an old window frame in my office and it has a lot of character. We used 10 pieces of book page scrapbook paper for this and there were 10 birds that were cut out from each page.
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