How to make a book page wreath shaped like a heart. There are several book page wreaths out there for inspiration. One of the best things about book themed crafts is this is a wonderful way to share your love of the written word in a creative way. Nov 24, 2012 christmas decorating christmas wreath old book pages. View in gallery a paper cone wreath can take many different forms and can be designed in a lot of stylish and interesting ways. Ingenious and crafty ways of turning paper into stylish. Learn how to make your own beautiful book page wreath, plus get the details for 14 other diy christmas wreaths. This diy book page wreath is a great accent to any room, and you can repurpose a discarded book. In most of the cases the process is pretty much the same. These wreaths can be custom made to fit the holidays as well. Thats when i decided i would create an easy diy book wreath with a custom sign i created years ago. Book page wreath made in 3 easy steps as an avid book lover, the first time i saw a book page wreath i immediately fell in love with it. 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.
Theyre big, colorful, and a pretty decoration for the holidays or anytime, depending on your choice of accessories. I also really like the gallery shelves in the final picture. Wrap it around something round to form the ring, then bend the tips into the shape you see in the photo above. How to make a paper wreath using old book pages, a piece of wire and glue. 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 large book page wreath i want to do this with a little poof of burlap in the center and a little bunch of flowers nestled within that. Then, i rolled the pages into cones and used hot glue to hold them each into a cone shape. Begin rolling your pages into cones, ready with your glue stick to secure them. Today im featuring 10 ways to decorate with sheet music. How to make a recycled book page butterfly wreath out of pages from a damaged book and branches.
It would look great with origami paper that comes it great colors. Have kids pick out a variety of colors to use, then cut them out using a cookie cutter. When i first decided on this project i thought i would make a full book page wreath. These are really stiff rods, so it takes some muscle to bend, but the wreath is very sturdy. Christmas decorating christmas wreath old book pages. 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. I started by rolling a rubbermaid containers worth of paper cones while watching parenthood. All the above highlighted links are to the actual tutorial which, i found out, is not always easy to locate. How to make a paperback book angel grace grits and gardening. I started out with the idea that these would be ornaments for my christmas tree and that id embellish them with holly berries. In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page wreath for her door. The book page wreath has been around forever, but its usually made with the pages rolled into a cone shape often referred to as the dahlia wreath. An easy diy craft tutorial idea for beautiful home decor that you can display all year long.
Very artsy and perfect decoration for the book lover. It does not need to be a long book since you will only be tearing out a few pages. 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. How to make a book page paper wreath the crafty blog stalker. Sep, 2015 how to make a wreath out of book pages by angela chavez. You could also use this technique to create a wreath using magazine pages, comic book pages, or even tissue paper or construction paper. I love how this wreath turned out and how its not too halloweeny. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. 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. How to make a book page wreath, and more book art ideas. Jan, 2018 thats when i decided i would create an easy diy book wreath with a custom sign i created years ago. If youre already clutching your pearls at the idea of ripping out a book page, i advise you to turn around now. Make sure and come back later today for your chance to win a lia griffith bundle teal cricut explore. 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.
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. Nov 14, 20 last year i made a rather large book page wreath to hang over our mantel. Are you looking for an easy way to create a spring wreath. The first step is to cut up the pages of your book into squares. Using the same hole, draw a 10 circle inside of the 12 circle.
Mar 16, 2020 how to make an origami old book page wreath. How to make flowers out of book pages budget friendly diy ashleigh lauren. Christmas decorating christmas wreath old book pages kinwoven robeson design. I used about 150 sheets, 7 inches by 5 inches, to cover the wreath form. Its been sitting in our book box of guiltthose perfectly good books that we dont want and. I found the easiest was to find a pencil with a good eraser. 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. Book wreath from tip junkie, paper crafts and check out her paper flowers.
Book page wreath made in 3 easy steps sparkles of sunshine. Once its all rolled up, slightly loosen the roll so you can slide the pencil out. I used an old damaged book i had from another recycled book page wreath i made last year. Then i saw still cannot remember where someone who had cut leaf shapes out of old book pages to make a wreath like this. Decorating with sheet music is all the rage and can be a cheap way to make something beautiful for your home. How to make paper hearts from old book pages fabulessly frugal. An old book or two, for a total of at least 330 pages which comes to 165 sheets of paper. Diy luscious wreath made from old book pages the spice of life. I cut the pages in half since i was using a smaller wreath base. X 2 then, crumble them around a pen or a marker to give it the ruffled look.
Youtubes most watched interior designer rebecca robeson recreates an old antique book. It does not need to be a long book since you will only be tearing out a few pages per flower. Punch what will feel like a million circles because you will need a lot of them. I knew it would fit in perfect with my late summer mantel. The pdf can be printed onto card stock and used to outline on your old book pages. Carefully tear or cut pages out of the book you are using.
Who doesnt love budget friendly elegant home decor. Youtubes most watched interior designer rebecca robeson recreates an old antique book pages wreath for her home. To start, find an old book which does not need to remain intact. I began on the section that would be the back of my wreath. Then, using an 8inch salad plate as a template, i cut out a cardboard form for the wreath.
Frame the paper and hang for an easy easter decoration. I love decorating my home for the holidays, but i dont do a lot of decorating the rest of the year. 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. The angel is created out of the pages and looks as though it is emerging from the book. Especially when the end product turns out better than expected. Easy and beautiful diy projects made with old books 2017. Check out our book page wreath selection for the very best in unique or. Books are beautiful and sacred and should never be destroyed and blah blah blah. I have a friend who did book art crafts like this last year. Of all the projects ive done, im pretty sure the book page wreath is my favorite. I started to glue the paper cones to the back of the wreath form. My favorites are cardboard and embroidery hoops, but you can make a wreath form out of. Dec 02, 2014 diy luscious wreath made from old book pages. 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.
So i made a new book page wreath with a heart twist just in time for valentines day. How to make flowers out of paper using an old book. 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. I am going to frame my wreath in the dollar tree picture frame. Nov 18, 2014 it was super exciting and i was honored to help her with the book launch party. Attach the paintchip eggs to a 12x12inch piece of scrapbook paper with adhesive foam dots. Wreath made from old book pages ajs trash2treasure blog. The tip junkie creative community has 105 pictured tutorials with free patterns for things to make out of.
One creative option for constructing angel crafts is to make angels out of old books. Ive been looking for the perfect book page wreath to make because i have a damaged antique book with beautiful gold leafed pages. These are all crafts you can make out of book pages. Jan 03, 2017 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 might surprise you just how many types of crafts you can create. 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. When i needed a wreath this year i decided to use old book pages to create one that could stay up long after the holidays were over. I have wanted to make a dahlia book page wreath for a while.
Start out by tearing your book pages from your book. Pretty home decor items, christmas ornaments or table centerpieces. That book tree you listed is very festive too may have to try it. I also love that fact that is a very cheap diy project to make. Then i shared it in our wood frame gallery wall, and a lot of other people asked where they could find the tutorial. This is a yearround wreath made from antique sheet music. This gives you a nice guideline on where to glue your first row of cones.
Today i am going to share the tutorial of how to make this simple wreath from an old book. Everybody has already posted how to make a book page wr eath all over blogworld, but im in a creative slump, so i thought id just do something anything just to get my juices flowing again. You will need several depending upon the size of your embroidery hoop. 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.
Book page valentines day wreath diy just that perfect piece. A step by step tutorial of how to make a wreath from old book pages. Book page wreath, custom wreath, book wreath can be made from just about any book. You will want to read my previous post on making a book page wreath for the easiest way to crumble your book pages. I love creating decor pieces out of unusual objects obviously. Book pages are such a fun crafting material that are cheap and easy to use. Click over to see how easy it is to make with embroidery hoops and old book pages. How to make a heart shaped book page wreath youtube. Begin by punching lots of scallop circles out of the pages of the book. Halloween wreath made from book pages live laugh rowe. With an xacto knife, i cut approximately 50 pages out of one of the hymnals.
My big kids especially are never without a book or kindle in their hands. Book page wreath i have pages from old books coming out my ears, so in my quest to use of some of them, i created 2 wreaths from some antique german pages. 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. This video demonstrates how to make a wreath with the pages torn from an old book. 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. This is it, the mother of all wreath link up parties. Next, i placed cones made from the full size book page to make 4 quadrants north, south, east, west. I made the cones, did a dab of hot glue to make them stick together, then hot glued them onto the cardboard. How to make a book page wreath the shabby creek cottage. Check both sides of your page to plan how much print you want showing once you roll your page up. The amount of pages you use will depend on the size of your book and how full you want your wreath to be. I used 55 book pages for this wreath, so thats a good number to start with for a 9 inch wreath form. I hotglued my ribbon to the cardboard form before gluing on the hymnal pages not pictured. 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.
Some of this book destruction is not for the faint of heart. Although im not one to destroy books, this glimmer train book was the easy choice for me since i received it in the mail as a consolation. The book is a book of poems by keats, however it is falling apart and some pages are missing. If you need to use book pages please look for old books that are coming apart or order the pages online.
Diy faux curled rosewood wreath made from rolled recycled book pages. And while i do love the look of the cone shape rolled pages ones, i just couldnt get on board to make one. I recommend starting with 20 pages and adding more later if needed. Last year i made a rather large book page wreath to hang over our mantel. Book angels, typically made from hymnals, have been around a long time. I ended up keeping them neutral, to be used all year. How to make a dahlia book page wreath a wonderful thought. Using a pencil, roll your book page from one corner to the next to make a tube. Book wreath craft ideas recycle your old books into a gorgeous wreath.
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. This video shows a cheap and easy way to create a beautiful book page wreath using new or old books, newspaper, or any paper. Jun 11, 2019 i also love that the wreath it is made up of old book pages very green. Angel crafts can be made from a variety of materials, including clothespins, napkins and fabric pieces such as felt. My version of the book page wreath satori design for living. Jul 15, 2019 how to make flowers out of paper using an old book. How to make a book page wreath celebrate every day with me. Diy luscious wreath made from old book pages the spice. It did take a fair amount of time, but i needed a project to fill my time, so it worked out well. Then you start rolling and gluing the pages into rolls. How to make flowers out of book pages budget friendly diy ashleigh lauren duration. Book pages wreaths revisited ajs trash2treasure blog.
Nonna took the idea and ran with it as she so effortlessly does and created a few new styles of book page wreaths. Dec 04, 2014 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. If you can fold a piece of paper, you can make this paperback book angel. Next, remove the inner circle of the mason jar lid, you only need the outer ring. Since i didnt have a hymnal, i used a paperback book. The most time consuming part was covering the foam wreath form with paper. This pretty easter artwork can be made with free paintchip samples from home improvement stores. It was super exciting and i was honored to help her with the book launch party. Diy book wreathcould probably do with origami in winter colors. 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.
Last weekend i got all inspired and decided to make a wreath using pages from old, yellowed book pages. Book page leaves, especially those aged with patina, make beautiful, easy diy home decor. Apr 11, 2014 then i made a plan to create a book page wreath for my home. Things you need to create book page valentines day wreath. If youve been thinking of making a rolled book page wreath, now just might be the perfect time to do it. It is time consuming, but so worth it, so you may want to start with a small wreath first. Book page wreath tutorial a step by step tutorial of how to make a wreath from old book pages.
How to make a wreath using an old book barry belcher. How to make a wreath out of book pages by angela chavez. Wreath made from old book pages been seeing lots of book pages wreaths in blog land for quite some time. When it came time to actually start gluing, i was really intimidated. Nov 19, 2012 if youve been thinking of making a rolled book page wreath, now just might be the perfect time to do it.
I used a foam board instead of a wreath as my foundation. So when i organized a craft for womens night at our church awhile back, i decided this easy book page wreath would be a project everyone would love. Burlap wired ribbon about 4 feet glue gun optional note. Mar 28, 20 i made this a very full and compact wreath, so i used a lot of pages, but it could be made much more quickly with less pages that face upward more, and dont go the full 180 degrees around the ring.