How to make a book page wreath celebrate every day with me. This video shows a cheap and easy way to create a beautiful book page wreath using new or old books, newspaper, or any paper. A lot of time foam wreaths are used and theyre decorated with all sorts of things. Corrugated cardboard about 12 inches 30 cm square ribbon 20 inches 12 meter ball ornaments 12 staple gun hot glue gun craft glue or glue stick scissors compass optional instructions. Rustic folded book page wreath with video tutorial diy. And while i do love the look of the cone shape rolled pages ones, i just couldnt get on board to make one. I had a little bit of a difficult time making a deco mesh wreath using this book. To be honest, ive seen these cute wreaths around blogland forever but couldnt find a good, clear tutorial out there. 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. 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. Since she doesnt have a blog, i will give you a quick run down on how they are made and show you the changes that i made to mine so i didnt have to pack it away with my christmas decorations. They are lovely for any vintage styled wedding decor.
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. Sometimes i wish there was a way for me to bookmark all of your good ideas so that i could remember that i. You get to keep the look of book pages but add a splash of muted color at the same time. And since i was in charge of decor for our shindig, i didnt want to screw up. I learned quickly that rubbing the tea bag on the pages is a very bad idea, as it tears the bag and leaves little brown tea leaf particles everywhere.
Today i am going to share the tutorial of how to make this simple wreath from an old book. These free, printable christmas coloring pages provide hours of online and athome fun for kids during the holiday season. The paper wreath company adrian, michigan facebook. Wrap the paper around the eraser side of the pencil with the eraser in the center of the circle. It did take a little longer than making the book page wreath though, cutting that burlap can be tricky and timeconsuming, but well worth it. This is actually a bit of a cheater project for me, as i bought the book page wreath from a friend of mine at her christmas craft sale. Grapevine wreaths are among the most popular types. Hundreds of beautiful wreaths to make from natural materials platt, ellen spector on.
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. Book pages i used an old book i had, but you could thrift one if you are sentimental about your books. First, you take a piece of paper and fold it in half. In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page wreath for her door. Book wreath book pages book art book pages wreath wreath home decor indoor wreath reclaimed book paper wreath rusticinspiredgoods 5 out. A step by step tutorial of how to make a wreath from old book pages. These large spiral paper flowers are made from vintage book pages and finished off a bit of gold glitters. Made from the heart wreath and bottle shop home decor.
Last year i made a rather large book page wreath to hang over our mantel. Next, remove the inner circle of the mason jar lid, you only need the outer ring. The first step is to cut up the pages of your book into squares. I made a big whack of them, then filled in with another layer, right on top of the full size pages. I have some of these made and they will be ready for deliverypick up on 85. I have a friend who did book art crafts like this last year. Color washing the book pages to make the leaves was really easy to do. See more ideas about book page wreath, book pages and book crafts. Not only will you get to learn how to make paper flowers, but youll also discover how easy green crafting can be.
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. A paper art project the cool thing about this paper art wreath is that you can dress it up a little all through the year so that it reflects the current holiday or season. This video demonstrates how to make a wreath using the pages from an old book. Then i folded and cut the pages in half to make smaller cones. These flowers can be made with standard cardstock, and her post includes printable templates. I like that it is flat, but i could have used a smaller one and it would have worked well. I am totally in love with these old book page crafts, and i have made tons of different wreaths using paper pages. I am a little late to the book page wreath bandwagon but it is so worth it to be late than not at all. This video demonstrates how to make a wreath with the pages torn from an old book. But there are also paper wreaths, an option rarely explored. You could also use this technique to create a wreath using magazine pages, comic book pages, or even tissue paper or construction paper. Wreath made from old book pages ajs trash2treasure blog. The ideas in the book are wonderful, but the instructions need to be a bit more indepth, and the book needs more pictures with the instructions to make it dummy proof.
On bliss street book page wreath tutorial on bliss street. In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page wreath for her wreath craftsdiy wreathpaper craftspaper wreathshow. But dabbing the bag on the edges of the pages worked great. 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. This diy book page wreath is a great accent to any room, and you can repurpose a discarded book. I dont know about you, but christmas is not complete without music all of the beautiful, traditional christmas carols. See more ideas about wreaths, scrapbook paper and crafts. Ingenious and crafty ways of turning paper into stylish. 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. Its just that for a while there, i was making box chains with a vengeance. If flowers are not yet blooming around you or if you just prefer them to be in the nature ththese printable flower wreaths are her to brighten up your day.
So if you decided to try it, be committed to many nights of work. Scrunched book paper wreath wreaths jessica joaquin. How to make gorgeous paper flowers 20 diy flower tutorials. This is why the paper cutter makes it easier, you can whip through these squares pretty quick. Printable flower wreaths simple spring craft idea easy. I now have a third paper wreath made from book pages that i antiqued, and i thought i would show you how easy it is to make these paper wreaths.
This one is so easy yall, just fold paper and glue. So today im sharing how to make a color washed book page wreath. The book is a book of poems by keats, however it is falling apart and some pages are missing. X 2 then, crumble them around a pen or a marker to give it the ruffled look. My mom gave it to me when i told her i wanted to put book pages on the floor of our classroom. After book page wreaths, yarn wrapped ones seem to be the most popular. Trim the cardboard corners to make a circle or you can just leave it square and draw two evenly spaced circles within the circle as guidelines for the two layers of cones.
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 paper wreath is a unique hand made paper wreath. This giant alora rose from burlap and blue is made with. Wreath made from old book pages been seeing lots of book pages wreaths in blog land for quite some time. Book page wreath tutorial how to make a book page wreath.
Book page wreaths have been all the rage for awhile around blogland. I drew inspiration from design, dining and diapers wreath. Staple the end approximately 34 inch 2 cm from the tip. 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 just used two different size book pages and rolled mine into cones.
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. I made the cones, did a dab of hot glue to make them stick together, then hot glued them onto the cardboard. Although i made this wreath for spring, you could really use it any time of the year. This wreath is beautiful and cheap but it took quite a long time to make. How to make a book page paper wreath the crafty blog stalker. How to make a recycled book page butterfly wreath out of pages from a damaged book and branches. Put a dot of hot glue on the piece of paper and glue it onto the wreath form and begin to fill in the entire wreath with all of these scrunched scalloped circles. Ive used book pages for crafts but wanted to make a diy home decor item using book pages so i decided to make a new wreath.
Here is this beautiful and soft colored wreath made out of the faux flowers and some homey lying accessories like pom trim and a large cute butterfly. Begin rolling your pages into cones, ready with your glue stick to. First, i wanted to age the edges of the book pages, so i used a wet tea bag and dabbed it on the edges of the pages. She uses a variety of colors to make four different flower types in all different sizes for a stunning display. Hundreds of beautiful wreaths to make from natural materials. At the same booth, we came across a pair of simple, but stunning wreaths made from book pages. Old book crafts book page crafts book page art book pages folded book art paper book book folding paper folding diy paper how to make a wreath out of book pages. All you need is a wreath, antique paper, and a hot glue gun with glue. If youve got any old books just sitting on the shelves collecting dust, reuse them to create a recycled book rosette wreath.
Well well well, if it isnt another installment in the box chain series i know. How to make a book page wreath, a simple step by step tutorial on how to make a stunning wreath very cheap and very easy. How to make a wreath with paper book pages old book crafts. Book paper wreath vintage book page wreath book lover wreath.
The wreaths are the part of the decor which changes according to the weather and seasons so for the spring you need a cute flowery wreath, and you can make it on your own at home. Holiday wreaths made from boxwood or pine, mini bottle brush ornament wreaths, feather wreaths, and wreaths made of vintage ornaments yes, yes, yes, and yes, please. 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. How to make a paper wreath using pages from a vintage book. 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 youve been thinking of making a rolled book page wreath, now just might be the perfect time to do it. An easy diy craft tutorial idea for beautiful home decor that you can display all year long. There are several book page wreaths out there for inspiration. But mine is extra christmasey because it is made with music pages. I wrapped a piece of seam binding around, left a loop for hanging, then glued it down around the cardboard circle.
Naturally, im head over heels for paper wreaths, which are fantastic because theyre usually inexpensive to. Decorate a wall or window with giant paper flowers like the craft patch did. Specializing in wreaths, weddings,funerals pastry baskets and home. How to make a book page wreath the shabby creek cottage. How to make a book page wreath, and more book art ideas. This beautiful book wreath is a great way to decorate your reading nook or library.
Christmas wreaths and flowers are just a few of the many coloring sheets and pictures in this section. Heres a bunch of book page wreath ideas and heres a tutorial. 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. How to make a dahlia book page wreath a wonderful thought. Next, i placed cones made from the full size book page to make 4 quadrants north, south, east, west.
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