Wreaths out of book pages

It seems like a complex project but it is, in fact, pretty simple. Old book crafts book page craftsbook page artbook pagesfolded book artpaper bookbook. This one has a more vintage feel with the worn book pages and muted cream and black ribbon. The amount of pages you use will depend on the size of your book and how full you want your wreath to be.

Hold the page horizontally and fold it in thirds lengthwise. Vintage book wreaths a fun decoration for after christmas. This gives you a nice guideline on where to glue your first row of cones. Mine was fairly new, but looked antique along the outside edge. Once its all rolled up, slightly loosen the roll so you can slide the pencil out. Dec 02, 2014 diy luscious wreath made from old book pages. Nov 18, 2014 it was super exciting and i was honored to help her with the book launch party. Nov 19, 2012 lucky for us, licia jotted down a list of construction tips that i used to write up these instructions. This is a page about making a christmas wreath with book pages. Diy luscious wreath made from old book pages the spice of life. So easy to create your own style with this wreath that is great decor for all.

Makes a warm home decor or use as cute teachers day, birthday or house warming gifts. A little glitter goes a long way to make these book feathers pop. Then, i hot glued the cut out book page to the back of the embroidery hoop. Dec 04, 2012 carefully tear or cut pages out of the book you are using. How to make a wreath using an old book barry belcher. Then you start rolling and gluing the pages into rolls. 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. After seeing lots of pictures of them all over and loving the look of them, i decided it was time to make one. I love decorating my home for the holidays, but i dont do a lot of decorating the rest of the year. The pages werent whitewhite which is exactly what we were wanting.

See more ideas about book page wreath, book pages and book crafts. Youtubes most watched interior designer rebecca robeson recreates an old antique book. Make a book page wreath in just 3 easy steps, a simple tutorial at sparkles. 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. Also notice the book has quite a few pages missing out of it, they had been ripped out. Sep, 2015 how to make a wreath out of book pages by angela chavez. Yearround wreaths, swags, and other decorations to make with seasonal branches by alethea harampolis and jill rizzo oct 7, 2014 3. All you need is a book or several, if youre using skinny paperbacks, a stapler, a foam board or wreath, and a glue gun. Another idea would be to use old sheet music or use one with whitewhite pages for a snow themed wreath. Book page wreath i have pages from old books coming out my ears, so. Using a pencil, roll your book page from one corner to the next to make a tube. Burlap wired ribbon about 4 feet glue gun optional note.

How to make a dahlia book page wreath a wonderful thought. Book page leaves, especially those aged with patina, make beautiful, easy diy home decor. Begin by carefully tearing pages out of your book until you have a generous stack. 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.

Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. These pages are over 100 years old, so they had naturally aged pretty color, but if you use newer book pages, you could teadye them to age them up a bit. It probably took me a just over an hour to make this entire wreath while we watched a christmas movie last night. May 31, 2016 book pages are such a fun crafting material that are cheap and easy to use. Making a christmas wreath with book pages thriftyfun. When i first made this wreath, i thought it was just a pretty addition to a room. 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. 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. The book is a book of poems by keats, however it is falling apart and some pages are missing. More unique and untraditional ways of decoration here.

How to make a book page wreath the shabby creek cottage. It took us a minute to figure out how to roll the pages. I then boiled a pot of water and threw in about 45 tea bags and stirred until the water was nice. I also love that fact that is a very cheap diy project to make. Book page wreath tutorial christmas decorations 38 trendy ideas book page wreath tutorial front of wreath with first row finished a step by step tutorial of how to make a wreath from old book pages. Begin by punching lots of scallop circles out of the pages of the book. When you are done you should have a bunch of cones like this. It did take a fair amount of time, but i needed a project to fill my time, so it worked out well. Youll be blown away with these things to make with paper that are perfect if youre wondering what to do with an old book page. I have sprayed the book with lysol and set outside to air out and nothing helped so it has to stay out in the shed cause not letting my craft room take on the nasty smell.

Sep 23, 2011 20 ways to decorate with book pages and other things about the book party september 23, 2011 filed under. Aug 18, 2016 get some pieces of vintage old book pages and rolled them up to make this simple yet rustic chic vase. We started with an old book that my friend samantha purchased at a thrift store. A beautiful and unique wreath can be created using the pages from an old book. A step by step tutorial of how to make a wreath from old book pages. Punch what will feel like a million circles because you. This video shows a cheap and easy way to create a beautiful book page wreath using new or old books, newspaper. Using your compass, draw a 12 circle on your cardboard and cut it out. With the page still folded in thirds, fold the page in half the short way, and use the hole punch to create a hole above the fold.

In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page wreath for her door. I thought about adding a sign, but i wanted something a little different. Projects include candle wraps, placemats, garland, wreaths, ring pillow, wall art, holiday items and more. Last weekend i got all inspired and decided to make a wreath using pages from old, yellowed book pages. Check both sides of your page to plan how much print you want showing once you roll your page up. Thats when i decided i would create an easy diy book wreath with a custom sign i created years ago.

Dec 04, 2014 i have a friend who did book art crafts like this last year. I have wanted to make a dahlia book page wreath for a while. 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. Using the same hole, draw a 10 circle inside of the 12 circle. The tip junkie creative community has 105 pictured tutorials with free patterns for things to make out of. This video demonstrates how to make a wreath with the pages torn from an old book. Christmas decorating christmas wreath old book pages kinwoven robeson design. My version of the book page wreath satori design for living. This one is so easy yall, just fold paper and glue. If youre looking for beautiful, neutral fall decor ideas, try making your own book page wreaths and garlands i have a diy tutorial for you. Ingenious and crafty ways of turning paper into stylish wreaths. Jan, 2018 i did not want to spend any money, so i had to create something with materials i already had. I started out with the idea that these would be ornaments for my christmas tree and that id embellish them with holly berries. How to make a book page wreath celebrate every day with me.

Fold each page into a cone and staple at the bottom. Once youve tried these quick and easy techniques, let the beautiful photography inspire you to try your own gorgeous burlap designs. Gently scrunch each page in your hand to add fullness to the paper, figure 1 and then open the pages flat. I traced the stained embroidery hoop over the taped book pages and cut it out. Im an avid reader and a lover of rustic chic diy so theres something about old book pages that just tugs at my heart. After i hung it on the door, i got this fun asian decor vibe from it. How to make junk journal out of an old book part 1 step by step diy tutorial for beginners. I knew it would fit in perfect with my late summer mantel. Next time the library has a bunch of supah old books to recycle, im going to ask if i can have a few of them, so i can make a book page wreath. What you need for it is some pages from an old book, glue, twine and optional embellishments. These book page wreaths are turning out pretty darn cute.

I ended up keeping them neutral, to be used all year. How to make a book page paper wreath the crafty blog stalker. I used a 9 dinner plate for the large circle and a small bowl for the center. 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. Christmas decorating christmas wreath old book pages. Next, remove the inner circle of the mason jar lid, you only need the outer ring. 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 onto the ripped out pages from the book. It just takes a little bit of time, but i promise its not hard. How to make a book page wreath, and more book art ideas. 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.

This origami star tutorial provides video, stepbystep instructions, and a downloadable template. There are several book page wreaths out there for inspiration. I love the look of them and i love the story behind them. Sep, 2018 all it takes to make turn a book into a hidden box is a craft knife, glue, and some patience. Dec 15, 2011 as weve already mentioned, grapevine wreaths are very popular. I prefer to tear the pages instead of cutting them, as the torn edges add to the charm of this wreath. Ive been eyeing these great book page wreaths for a while now, and finally got around to making my own last weekend. Begin rolling your pages into cones, ready with your glue stick to secure them. Book page wreath made in 3 easy steps sparkles of sunshine. Nov 14, 20 an old book preferably with some brown discolored aging. The first step is to cut up the pages of your book into squares. I love that this rolled book page wreath makes such a big decorative impact, but it barely costs anything. Next, i used floral twine to tie spring greenery to the top of the embroidery hoop.