So easy to create your own style with this wreath that is great. 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 including the instructions in case youd like to make your own. 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. I feel foolish not understanding why you cant simply use a hole punch then feed it on the wire.
We started with an old book that my friend samantha purchased at a thrift store. Optional if your wreath will be hung where the cardboard backing can be seen i. Book page wreath tutorial how to make a book page wreath. How to make a book page wreath celebrate every day with me. 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. Book pages can be used for any crafts and projects, but this is a perfect way to integrate them in your christmas decor. Paper wreath love the ruffles on this one just add some red berries and it would be beautiful for christmas.
Look at all that ruffley paper on that book page garland yumo. I cut the pages in half since i was using a smaller wreath base. I started out with the idea that these would be ornaments for my christmas tree and that id embellish them with holly berries. This diy book page wreath is a great accent to any room, and you can repurpose a discarded book. Easy diy book wreath with a custom sign since ive taken down our christmas decor, our front entryway just seemed bare. As the holiday rolls around, my house fills with small, alternative trees that have either been purchased or made at home. How i made my vintage book wreath with glitter of course. This beautiful book wreath is a great way to decorate your reading nook or library. Diy bird book page wreath project thistlewood farm.
I then laid the book pages onto a large piece of cardboard to dry, making sure the painted edges werent sticking to the cardboard. Ive been eyeing these great book page wreaths for a while now, and finally got around to making my own last weekend. I have just made one with the half a book i had left over from making a book wreath. Ive been eyeing these great book page wreaths for a while now, and finally got around to making my. I was up in pennsylvania and just enjoying the time with my family. How to make a wreath using an old book barry belcher. A list of all the materials used in the above tutorial can be found. How to make book page flower wreath a step by step guide to making book page flowers into a wreath. This video demonstrates how to make a wreath with the pages torn from an old. Unique in the creek diy wreath unique in the creek ltd. The pages werent whitewhite which is exactly what we were wanting. Heres a book page wreath diy project made from scrapbook paper birds. All you need is a book or several, if youre using skinny paperbacks, a stapler, a foam board or wreath, and a glue gun.
It was about 20 years old but the pages didnt look old enough for the look. There are several book page wreaths out there for inspiration. One of my favorite items to make are my vintage book page wreaths. Start rolling the pages into cone shapes, starting from the top. Youll end up with a beautiful wreath to compliment any home decor. Finnish blog, leena crafts, shared a link to my book page christmas trees tutorial that brought. If youve got any old books just sitting on the shelves collecting dust, reuse them to create a recycled book rosette wreath. I promised i would share my choose to shine book page wreath tut during yesterdays post. I am using christmas colors since its the holiday season, but you can use any colors you like. Learn how to make a book page wreath that resembles a dahlia flower. If you want more detailed instructions, continue reading. Trim the cardboard corners to make a circle or you can just leave it square. Christmas book page wreath sparkles of sunshine says. I ended up keeping them neutral, to be used all year.
This is why the paper cutter makes it easier, you can whip through these squares pretty quick. One book was found on top of a trash can filled recyclable materials. I love being able to turn such valued items into something new and beautiful instead of seeing them thrown away. But if youre perfectly happy with repurposing old books, this post is for you. 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 a book page wreath, and more book art ideas. This book page magnolia wreath, is perfect for your farmhouse. They were actually easy to make once i nailed down the detailswhich was nice since i. Its like all that buildup to christmas and stockings and snowmen and family and friends and caroling and all the joys of the season. Deco mesh christmas flower wreath tutorial hometalk.
I tucked the staple side down onto the mantle but watch out. So easy although the end product looks like it would take forever. This year, ive been making christmas trees by folding the pages of old books and magazines. 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 would love to make the book page wreath but i am so confused by the directions. Its been a fun two weeks of just enjoying some time with the kiddos and the hubby and taking it. It probably took me a just over an hour to make this entire wreath while we watched a christmas movie last night. The holidays could be so much fun and also the indoor decoration could be absolutely astonishing. My version of the book page wreath satori design for living. The possibilities for how to use this book page wreath are endless. Allow yourself to get creative and design different color schemes. Instead of letting all that paper go to waste, repurpose it into a unique diy christmas decoration. Christmas decorating christmas wreath old book pages. Christmas decorating christmas wreath old book pages duration.
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. 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. Make a book page wreath in just 3 easy steps, a simple tutorial at sparkles of sunshine. So, express your spirit with tasteful designs and create book page christmas ornaments for amazing diy home decoration. How to make christmas diy deco mesh wreath hometalk. Making a christmas wreath with book pages thriftyfun. How to make folded paperback book christmas trees a. I never got around to decorating my mantel for halloween, so im hoping to come up with a fabulous fall mantel to make up for it. In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page wreath for her door. I used this tutorial as a starting point, but didnt exactly follow it. Sometimes, thats a really good feeling, like when youre decluttering and you feel like youve simplified.
Deck the halls is an instructional christmas wreath making book by a world renowned wreath designer, nancy alexander. 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. If youve been thinking of making a rolled book page wreath, now just might be the perfect time to do it. The book is a book of poems by keats, however it is falling apart and some pages are missing. Instead of spending your money on a regular wreath, create a blossoming paper rosette that you can keep or recycle just as easily without any mess. At unique in the creek we design and manufacture innovative wreath boards that simplify diy wreath making. Using a pencil, roll your book page from one corner to the next to make a tube. With our unique streamlined wreath making system, anyone with any skill level can make a gorgeous wreath every time using fewer materials and less time than traditional methods. Please, i know its difficult but could you please try to make me understand. I have had many requests for the instructions but alas, i have not been able to find the website i read it on. Get your home in the holiday spirit with one of these easy diy christmas wreaths that will last you for decades of christmases to come. My supply of old books that would otherwise be thrown away just never seems to end. All the above highlighted links are to the actual tutorial which, i found out, is not always easy to locate. I made this one smaller as vintage, paint and more.
Roundabout wreath tutorial only with pages of christmas music. From the authors of the widely popular flower recipe book,and in the same successful format, the wreath recipe book provides 100 recipes to make with flowering and leafy branches. Book page wreath click for instructions if you dont have onecardstock and book pages electronic cutter like a silhouette, or free downloadable patternsscissors and pencil. 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. How to make a dahlia book page wreath a wonderful thought. Each scallop circle will need to be scrunched and attached to the wreath form. Interchangeable book page wreath christmas version. 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. Book page wreath made in 3 easy steps sparkles of sunshine. Vintage book wreaths a fun decoration for after christmas is part of book wreath. After fighting the diseases of celiac and fibromyalgia for over 35 years, nancys mission is to make a difference in the lives of others. Carefully tear or cut pages out of the book you are using. Decide on your base material grape vine, straw, synthetic, etc. I truly loved that wreath, and it kept coming up in my minds eye while i was designing this party.
And welcome to a brand new wreath making experience. Punch what will feel like a million circles because you will need a lot of them. 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. Hold firmly for a few seconds so they dont unravel. Ive been looking for the perfect book page wreath to make because i have a damaged antique book with beautiful gold leafed pages. The theme is childrens story books so what better way to welcome guests than with a story book baby shower wreath that uses the actual pages from old childrens books. How to make a book page garland the shabby creek cottage. Make use of an old, forgotten book by crafting the rolled book page wreath. 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. I am giving instructions here for the large double rowed wreath, but you can follow the same method for a single layer wreath. Since many of the book pages have black and white pictures on. Youtubes most watched interior designer rebecca robeson recreates an old antique book pages wreath. Then you start rolling and gluing the pages into rolls. Book page flower wreath tutorial this book page flower wreath is designed on a coat hanger, making it an easy decorating with paper craft to hang anywhere.
Most wreath making will require thin wire, snips, pliers, scissors. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. At the very end of the roll, add glue to the bottom and secure. Book page wreath book page wreath, book wreath, old book. 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. Then i made a plan to create a book page wreath for my home.
I made 2 vintage book wreaths in about 5 hours and it was worth every second. How to make a book page wreath the shabby creek cottage. Use old christmas tree ornaments, natural materials like twigs. Burlap wired ribbon about 4 feet glue gun optional note. I found the easiest was to find a pencil with a good eraser. Heres a lovely closeup of all the pretty glitter in my vintage book wreath.
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