Let me show you how to make an easy book page wreath today. How to make a heart shaped book page wreath youtube. On bliss street book page wreath tutorial on bliss street. So easy to create your own style with this wreath that is great.
Its been a fun two weeks of just enjoying some time with the kiddos and the hubby and taking it. Jan 10, 2015 how to diy rolled paper roses wreath, newsprint, book pages, paper crafts duration. 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. Nov 19, 2012 rolled book page wreath tutorial november 19, 2012 if youve been thinking of making a rolled book page wreath, now just might be the perfect time to do it. Homemade wreaths are really fun for toddlers and preschoolers to make. Old book the older the better as the pages will be more yellow and it will give a vintage look to your wreath. As an ex english teacherbookhoarder, i never imagined i would tear up a beautiful book to use for decoration. Cheap decorating ideas, diy projects january 2, 2017. 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. Love all the different stuff bloggers are doing with old book pages these days. Nov 11, 2009 i usually avoid traditional holiday decor, but when i spotted this wreath made from book pages on design crush, i instantly fell in love with its elegant form, ruffled texture, and vintage feel.
It is an easy, beautiful and inexpensive diy project. 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. Book pages i used an old book i had, but you could thrift one if you are sentimental about your books. The best part is you can easily create this project with materials. I first saw the tutorial that i based my wreath on at corner house. How to make a dahlia book page wreath a wonderful thought. So thats why she wanted to give it a try and make her own version of the same wreath for. Im sure you have all seen the book page wreath phenomenon that has been blowing up the blogosphere, but i decided to jump in on the action. 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. Unfortunately, i dont have endless amounts of storage space to store wreaths. Dec 09, 2015 how to assemble your book page wreath.
Book page wreath made in 3 easy steps sparkles of sunshine. This simple diy idea for how to make a book page wreath is ideal because it takes very little time and costs very little money. Make a book page wreath in just 3 easy steps, a simple tutorial at sparkles of sunshine. Today i am going to share the tutorial of how to make this simple. Interchangeable book page wreath the center of this wreath can be easily switched out for different seasons and holidays. We love vintage book page projects and couldnt wait to create our diy mini book page wreath. If the thought of taking an exacto to your favorite read makes you a little squeamish, take heart. Book page wreath is made by lindsay from makely school for girls. Ingenious and crafty ways of turning paper into stylish. 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. I started by rolling a rubbermaid containers worth of paper cones while watching. Book pages wreaths revisited ajs trash2treasure blog. 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. I wanted to reshare it because i thought it may have gotten lost in the mix of over 600 posts ive published and i thought it was a fun book page craft.
This beautiful book wreath is a great way to decorate your reading nook or library. This recycled book page wreath tutorial was an oldie but goodie trash to treasure idea. I used this tutorial as a starting point, but didnt exactly follow it. If youve got any old books just sitting on the shelves collecting dust, reuse them to create a recycled book rosette wreath. This way, you get to greet the spring with a mesh wreath project on your front door. How to make a book page wreath, and more book art ideas. Run a piece of scotch brand double sided tape on the back of a paper strip, wrap it around the wreath form and press the ends together.
I wanted to tell you how much i like the book page wreath. You might add a related video or a relzted pic or twwo to gget readers excited about what youve gott to say. I am a little late to the book page wreath bandwagon but it is so worth it to be late than not at all. For the center of the wreath, i spray painted a 6 inch wooden circle with chalkboard paint about 4 layers. Book page wreathmagnolia wreathbook page magnolia wreathrustic decorfamrhouse decorfrench country decorfarmhouse wreathrustic wreath reneedaviescrafts 5 out of. 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. You only need a few items, and you can make your wreath as large or as small as youd like. Apr 11, 20 for the center of the wreath, i spray painted a 6 inch wooden circle with chalkboard paint about 4 layers.
Diy alabama deco mesh wreath tutorial this is such a unique, beautiful, yet at the same time playful design for a. In most of the cases the process is pretty much the same. I love the look of them and i love the story behind them. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Beeautiful diy mesh wreath make this gorgeous wreath in a flash with cheap materials you can get at craft stores or a dollar store. I love being able to turn such valued items into something new and beautiful instead of seeing them thrown away. How to make a book page wreath celebrate every day with me. I recently came across this wreath and decided it was time to complete it and im so glad that i did. How to make a book page paper wreath the crafty blog stalker. Today i am going to share the tutorial of how to make this simple wreath from an old book. Book page wreath tutorial how to make a book page wreath. Jan, 2018 thats when i decided i would create an easy diy book wreath with a custom sign i created years ago. Its a wreath, not a normal one, but one made out of paper.
In the world of blogging it gets so hard sometimes to come up with original and creative content. 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. How to make a book page wreath the shabby creek cottage. Rolled book page wreath tutorial november 19, 2012 if youve been thinking of making a rolled book page wreath, now just might be the perfect time to do it. Transform old books into this origami old book page wreath with simple folding techniques anyone can follow with this video tutorial. Nov 18, 2014 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. The pages need to be big enough to cut out a 4 x 4inch square. These are really stiff rods, so it takes some muscle to bend, but the wreath is very sturdy. Not only will you get to learn how to make paper flowers, but youll also discover how easy green crafting can be. 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. 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. This diy book page wreath is a great accent to any room, and you can repurpose a discarded book. I then attached a wooden block that i took from my kids building blocks to the center of the wreath using command strips.
Most of these designs were made using mass market fiction or found materials. Jan 03, 2017 this book page magnolia wreath, is perfect for your farmhouse. Learn how to make a book page wreath that resembles a dahlia flower. All you need is a book or several, if youre using skinny paperbacks, a stapler, a foam board or wreath, and a glue gun. A list of all the materials used in the above tutorial can be found on my diy blog. As an ex english teacher book hoarder, i never imagined i would tear up a beautiful book to use for decoration.
Thats when i decided i would create an easy diy book wreath with a custom sign i created years ago. I can almost hear you running to your bookshelves now and ripping out the pages for this project. 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. When i very first started this book page paper wreath i didnt love it, so my passion for finishing it, quickly vanished. Wrap it around something round to form the ring, then bend the tips into the shape you see in the photo above. I made mine an inch wide and used 3 sheets of paper to fill out my wreath.
When i first decided on this project i thought i would make a full book page wreath. Apr 26, 2012 interchangeable book page wreath the center of this wreath can be easily switched out for different seasons and holidays. Music room art diy old books new ideas great tutorial for making this vintage book page wreath looks easy to do. I usually avoid traditional holiday decor, but when i spotted this wreath made from book pages on design crush, i instantly fell in love with its elegant form, ruffled texture, and vintage feel. Oct 10, 20 this recycled book page wreath tutorial was an oldie but goodie trash to treasure idea. My mom gave it to me when i told her i wanted to put book pages on the floor of our classroom.
This diy upcycled magazine wreath from addicted 2 decorating is so cool and colorful. I just made my first but certainly not last book page wreath. I was up in pennsylvania and just enjoying the time with my family. Its been a fun two weeks of just enjoying some time with the kiddos and the hubby and taking it a bit slow. 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 love creating decor pieces out of unusual objects obviously. Dec 27, 20 recycle water damaged or old books into a 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. Theyre big, colorful, and a pretty decoration for the holidays or anytime, depending on your choice of. How to make a book page wreath diy christmas crafts to. I just think its such a creative use of materials, and a stunning result to boot. Its been sitting in our book box of guiltthose perfectly good books that we dont want and nobody else does eitherso it was a good candidate for ripping to pieces. I scooped up some old books in the free box at my local library, and straw wreath forms at a local garage sale. Create an inexpensive diy wreath base in 3 easy steps. Book page wreaths have been all the rage for awhile around blogland.
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. In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page wreath for her door. Diy embroidery hoop wreath i have a simple tutorial and easy project for you all to. Thank you so much for posting this very simple to follow tutorial. Dec 04, 2014 my mom gave it to me when i told her i wanted to put book pages on the floor of our classroom. 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 it seems to have started with the ones with pages rolled into cone shapes and attached to a backing in a circular shape. This means i may receive a small commission at no cost to you when you make a purchase using my link. You ought to peek at yahoos front page and watch how they create article titles to get people to click.
Ive been eyeing these great book page wreaths for a while now, and finally got around to making my own last weekend. A paper cone wreath can take many different forms and can be designed in a lot of stylish and interesting ways. This book page magnolia wreath, is perfect for your farmhouse. Last year i made a rather large book page wreath to hang over our mantel. The process is simple enough for even the youngest children to handle, and the results are always beautiful. Hectanooga1 crochet, knitting, jewelry, crafts, cooking 864,228 views. I live in colorado and have so much natural beauty to draw from im going to hunt for materials today, i may not have a magnolia, but im going to make a wreath using the bounty from our other beautiful trees on our property.
Continue this process until the whole wreath is filled. Its not a very indepth book on how to make deco mesh wreaths. You could also use this technique to create a wreath using magazine pages, comic book pages, or even tissue paper or construction paper. I dare say that yesterdays galvanized feathers were authentically original. 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. Diy upcycled magazine wreath totally green crafts august 12, 2014 at 9. I had a little bit of a difficult time making a deco mesh wreath using this book. I like that it is flat, but i could have used a smaller one and it would have worked well.
Diy craft projects shop millions of handmade and vintage items on the worlds most imaginative marketplace. 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. Id like to share with you how easy and inexpensive it is to make this bookpage wreath. Im an avid reader and a lover of rustic chic diy so theres something about old book pages that just tugs at my heart. Your non blog obsessive real life friends will be so wowed. How to diy rolled paper roses wreath, newsprint, book pages, paper crafts duration.
The nice thing about a wreath craft is you make them to suit. Carefully and gradually peel away the adhesive strip and stick the two sides together. Dec 15, 2011 a paper cone wreath can take many different forms and can be designed in a lot of stylish and interesting ways. Several weeks ago it was my friend lindas birthday, and i wanted to. Diy embroidery hoop wreath i have a simple tutorial and easy project for you all to make. This just lets the circle sit off from the back of the wreath so it doesnt squish the book page cones. I had a damaged antique book with beautiful gold leafed pages. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times.
My supply of old books that would otherwise be thrown away just never seems to end. Dec 04, 2014 ive been eyeing these great book page wreaths for a while now, and finally got around to making my own last weekend. Directions i started with taking a damp tea bag and lightly rubbing the sides of the book. Jun 16, 20 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. I think this wreath is absolutely gorgeous and i cant believe at one point i didnt like it.
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