I was up in pennsylvania and just enjoying the time with my family. Book page wreaths have been all the rage for awhile around blogland. Hotglue the boxes one by one to a wire wreath form until the gaps are filled. Perhaps its crying out to be read, to be used as a coaster or doorstop, to be donated to a local charity, to be made into a wreath, etc. X 2 then, crumble them around a pen or a marker to give it the ruffled look. Ive used it for photo pages in my kitchen, book page flowers and now book page wreaths and i still have like 800 pages left.
While the pages for the book leaf wreath are made to look like long and beautiful. This dollar store ornament wreath video will teach you how to turn those extra ornaments into a festive decoration. Jun 03, 2010 stewart ruffled book page garland from the shabby creek cottage book page leaf wreath from ajs trash to treasure autumn book page garland from number fiftythree well read wreath from deja vue designs recycled. Containing instructions for making flowers of wax ricepaper, lambswool, and cambric. I think this wreath is absolutely gorgeous and i cant believe at one point i didnt like it. Harry potter book page wreath flower book wreath upcycled book wreath. Sad, yes, but i do plan on making a new pom pom wreath this winter. 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. It might surprise you just how many types of crafts you can create. Sep 23, 20 love love the ribbon and of course the entire wreath i tried to make one of these but the black and white pages do not really match jewel toned decor id love to know how to age them, with a more old brownish color to the page opposed to the white but without blanking out the words any suggestions. I wanted it to be romantic and pretty, one that could be used in farmhouse, cottage or shabby chic decor.
I thought about adding a sign, but i wanted something a little different. Pretty home decor items, christmas ornaments or table. This one is so easy yall, just fold paper and glue. See more ideas about book wreath, wreaths and book page wreath. Next, remove the inner circle of the mason jar lid, you only need the outer ring. Since many of the book pages have black and white pictures on them the variegation in color is amazing. Of all the projects ive done, im pretty sure the book page wreath is my favorite. Learn how to make your own beautiful book page wreath, plus get the details for 14 other diy christmas wreaths. How to make a book page wreath, and more book art ideas. Jan, 2018 i did not want to spend any money, so i had to create something with materials i already had. My book page wreath was really shabbilicious friday link party shabby art boutique april 3, 2014 love anything made with vintage book paper so carmodys book paper wreath over at paper and fox was a stand out for me this week and i also love that. When i very first started this book page paper wreath i didnt love it, so my passion for finishing it, quickly vanished.
So, i pulled another dusty paperback off the shelf and set. I have wanted to make a dahlia book page wreath for a while. Apr 17, 2016 how to make a book page rose wreath first you need to make the. It just takes a little bit of time, but i promise its not hard. Jan 26, 2010 except i knew it was really a christmas wreath. Book page wreath tutorial how to make a book page wreath. Once its all rolled up, slightly loosen the roll so you can slide the pencil out. 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. You could also use this technique to create a wreath using magazine pages, comic book pages, or even tissue paper or construction paper. In the past ive made a spoon wreath, coffee filter wreath, fur wreath, and a pom pom wreath sometimes because i wanted to be creative, but mostly because i wanted to use things i already had but its you who have made the most extraordinary wreaths of allheres a link up we had a few. The book is a book of poems by keats, however it is falling apart and some pages are missing. We all know that the fun part of christmas is tied up with ribbons and bows. The first step is to cut up the pages of your book into squares. I dont know about you, but christmas is not complete without music all of the beautiful.
I envisioned a new kind of book wreath that could safely carry me through another month. In the past ive made a spoon wreath, coffee filter wreath, fur wreath, and a pom pom wreath sometimes because i wanted to be creative, but mostly because i wanted to use things i already had. In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page. This book page magnolia wreath, is perfect for your farmhouse. Let me show you how to make an easy book page wreath today. 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. It was super exciting and i was honored to help her with the book launch party. Wreath, a girl a wreath willis novel book 1 by judy christie 4. There are several book page wreaths out there for inspiration. I think its an accurate assumption that most homes in america have at least one book they dont need collecting dust somewhere. Do you love the scrolling detail on an ornate ceiling medallion. In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page wreath for her door. Valentine book wreath i made a book wreath for christmas and it was my favorite decoration of the season.
Using a pencil, roll your book page from one corner to the next to make a tube. My mom gave it to me when i told her i wanted to put book pages on the floor of our classroom. An elegant and unique paper wreath made from the vintage old book pages. Since im in the mood to pretty up my house for my sisters book release party brp for short but thats sounds dangerously close to burp i went with the not too risky but always a crowd pleaser. My version of the book page wreath satori design for living. When the last harry potter book came out, i reserved a copy, so that i could get it right away. I put a piece of parchment paper over my table, for easy clean up and to keep the hot glue from. This beautiful book wreath is a great way to decorate your reading nook or library. On bliss street book page wreath tutorial on bliss street. Craftmore pine and eucalyptus wreath with ornamental balls 26 4.
You could even hang an ornament wreath in the spring and. These funtomake creative designs show you how to make christmas wreaths with unexpected shapes, dazzling colors, and outoftheordinary. These are really stiff rods, so it takes some muscle to bend, but the wreath is very sturdy. Jan 03, 2017 this book page magnolia wreath, is perfect for your farmhouse. Thats a fairly accurate descriptions of how we live in our book life. 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. Jun 10, 2019 when i very first started this book page paper wreath i didnt love it, so my passion for finishing it, quickly vanished. I knew it would fit in perfect with my late summer mantel. I also love that fact that is a very cheap diy project to make. Check out our book page ornaments selection for the very best in unique or. It saddens me a tad to rip old books apart, but the end results just make you love the written word on a whole new level. See more ideas about book page wreath, book page crafts and paper crafts. The combination of old book pages, some simple decorative artificial roses, and this gorgeous wreath became reality.
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. Check out our book page wreath selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our wreaths shops. Well read wreath book page wreath september 23, 20 by tammy 69 comments. Wreath, a girl a wreath willis novel book 1 by judy christie. I am a little late to the book page wreath bandwagon but it is so worth it to be late than not at all. How to make a book page wreath celebrate every day with me. I love that this rolled book page wreath makes such a big decorative impact, but it barely costs anything.
They were actually easy to make once i nailed down the detailswhich was nice since i made thirteen of them in one sitting. 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. I created mine using the largest super sized circle template for. This is one of the most common book page wreaths ive come across. After seeing lots of pictures of them all over and loving the look of them, i decided it was time to make one. You can use an old book you have around already or. This past summer, my friend melissa deming of hive resources launched the paperback version of her book, daughters of the king.
Learn to make deco mesh wreaths14 easy stepbystep wreaths. It seems to have started with the ones with pages rolled into cone shapes and. I can almost hear you running to your bookshelves now and ripping out the pages for this project. This christmas ornament wreath is a great and inexpensive way to add some color to your front door. Ive been wanting to make one of these after admiring them for more than two years. Your non blog obsessive real life friends will be so wowed. Book pages wreaths revisited ajs trash2treasure blog. There are so many variations of this just try googling it. So without bending the rules too much i thought why not blend the two seasons and came up with a farmhouse book page flower embroidery hoop wreath to share with you. Wrap it around something round to form the ring, then bend the tips into the shape you see in the photo above. Diy paper ornaments diy craft crafts christmas diy crafts how to tutorial origami. I love the look of them and i love the story behind them.
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. Oct 25, 2010 of all the projects ive done, im pretty sure the book page wreath is my favorite. How to make a dahlia book page wreath a wonderful thought. If youve been thinking of making a rolled book page wreath, now just. 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. Adorable paper xmas star, diy door wreaths made of rolled book pages, vintage book page garlands and many more upcycled book page. So easy and perfect for all of those old books to be put to good use. Cheap decorating ideas, diy projects january 2, 2017. 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 did not want to spend any money, so i had to create something with materials i already had. All you need is a book or several, if youre using skinny paperbacks, a stapler, a foam board or wreath, and a. I am back with another post in our a homemade christmas series. I just think its such a creative use of materials, and a stunning result to boot. Sep 04, 2011 this is it, the mother of all wreath link up parties.
The possibilities for how to use this book page wreath are endless. If you want another great option for valentines day, then you can make this simple paper heart garland, this glittery hearts wreath, or this nosew fabric valentine wreath. Sharing a fun easy farmhouse book page flower embroidery hoop wreath you can make in one afternoon to add some farmhouse charm to your home. Book page wreath love book art book page wreath paint the edges with tea before you start to add stunning extra detail a book page wreath. Pick up some coordinating ornaments at your local dollar store to make this project, or use what you already have at home.
Well read wreath book page wreath deja vue designs. I made two folded book page wreaths, the first one was for halloween. And there you have a fun farmhouse book page embroidery hoop. This is it, the mother of all wreath link up parties. Book page flower book page wreath, crafts, book crafts. It was the only non grapevine wreath in the house so i dismembered it and wrapped fabric around the wreath so i can use the wreath again later if i ever choose to take the book page wreath apart.
Nov 18, 2014 it was super exciting and i was honored to help her with the book launch party. I love wreaths, especially when they are made from interesting or surprising objects. You can use the pages at the size they come or trim down for a smaller wreath. Love all the different stuff bloggers are doing with old book pages these days. I scooped up some old books in the free box at my local library, and straw wreath forms at a local garage sale. Well, youve come to the right place, because im here to inspire you. 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. How to make a book page wreath the shabby creek cottage. To make, purchase an assortment of foil giftbox ornaments and snip off the ornamental string. Nonna took the idea and ran with it as she so effortlessly does and created a few new styles of book page wreaths. I loved it so much, that i refused to take it down. Thats when i decided i would create an easy diy book wreath with a custom sign i created years ago. Its been a fun two weeks of just enjoying some time with the kiddos and the hubby and taking it a bit slow. Ive been eyeing these great book page wreaths for a while now, and finally got around to making my own last weekend.
This diy book page wreath is a great accent to any room, and you can repurpose a discarded book. How to make a rolled bookpage wreath i cant remember when i first saw an example of this kind of wreath, but i do know ive been wanting to make one ever since. It was starting to make me feel a little crazy christmas lady. 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 wreaths dont have to be made from traditional evergreens in fact, we encourage you to mix it up with eucalyptus leaves, boxwood, lotus pods, and even items that dont come from nature, such as peppermint candies and pompoms. Its been a fun two weeks of just enjoying some time with the kiddos and the hubby and taking it. Dec 04, 2014 how to make a book page wreath, and more book art ideas.
How to make a book page paper wreath the crafty blog stalker. Sep 20, 2017 you see this month its all about diy fall projects but we are moving into spring here in australia. Dahlia book page wreath how to make a dahlia book page wreath a wonderful thought is part of book page wreath learn how to make a book page wreath that resembles a dahlia flower it is an easy, beautiful and inexpensive diy project how to make a dahlia book page wreath i have wanted to make a dahlia book page wreath for a while. I promised i would share my choose to shine book page wreath tut during yesterdays post.
Dec 04, 2012 today i am going to share a tutorial for a wreath i have been wanting to make for some time. Since many of the book pages have black and white pictures on them the variegation in. Everything you need to know about working with deco mesh that darling of the decorating world is in this book. Ive been looking for the perfect book page wreath to make because i have a damaged antique book with beautiful gold leafed pages. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. So what better way to greet visitors than with a diy giftbox wreath. When you glue it on, the pages will be shorter than the wreath of the wreath. As an ex english teacherbookhoarder, i never imagined i would tear up a beautiful book to use for decoration.
Book page wreath i had decided that this fall i wanted to do some projects with book page leaves. I hope you have been catching all of the other posts in this series if not check them out at the bottom of this post. My mother says that my daughter and i devour books. Check both sides of your page to plan how much print you want showing once you roll your page up. See more ideas about book page wreath, book crafts and book wreath.
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