Wreath made from book pages

An old book or two, for a total of at least 330 pages which comes to 165 sheets of paper. It does not need to be a long book since you will only be tearing out a few pages per flower. 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. I used 55 book pages for this wreath, so thats a good number to start with for a 9 inch wreath form. Several layers were glued onto the cardboard circle to get this look. Making this book page wreath only took around 45 minutes. Check both sides of your page to plan how much print you want showing once you roll your page up.

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. Dec 02, 2014 an old book or two, for a total of at least 330 pages which comes to 165 sheets of paper. How about a beautiful addition to a wrapped present. That wreath also had shredded paper but it was in the form of easter grass rather than a shred book pages. To make the center ruffle, take the 8 full pages and place vertically on a flat surface. I cut the pages in half since i was using a smaller wreath base. So definitely not the quick 10 minute crafts im used to but its also not that long. Step 1 ink all outer edges of the book pages in brown. I watched a movie while i rolled the pages up one by one to make it easier when i went to put them on the wreath form. Fold each page into a cone and staple at the bottom. After taking down my winter wreath, i had a bare spot on my wall. Im hoping this little tutorial was easy and helpful for anyone wanting to create this easy diy book page wreath.

Nov 14, 20 last year i made a rather large book page wreath to hang over our mantel. I prefer to tear the pages instead of cutting them, as the torn edges add to the charm of this wreath. To start, find an old book which does not need to remain intact. The book is a book of poems by keats, however it is falling apart and some pages are missing. 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 have a friend who did book art crafts like this last year. Apr 11, 2014 then i made a plan to create a book page wreath for my home.

This video demonstrates how to make a wreath with the pages torn from an old book. Nov 23, 2015 start out by tearing your book pages from your book. Wrap it around something round to form the ring, then bend the tips into the shape you see in the photo above. Next, turn the book page wreath over and hot glue around the clothes pins to make sure everything is secure after everything is dry, hang your diy book page wreath and enjoy. Carefully tear or cut pages out of the book you are using. Start out by tearing your book pages from your book.

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. Using a pencil, roll your book page from one corner to the next to make a tube. These are really stiff rods, so it takes some muscle to bend, but the wreath is very sturdy. Book page christmas ornaments 22 upcycled ideas to make.

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. Next, i cut out a circle from a large piece of a box just two circular objects a container lid for the outside, a bowl for the inside, then cut the circles with a box knife to create. The end result is unique and beautiful, and the wreath makes a wonderful gift for the book lovers in your life. How to make a book page paper wreath the crafty blog stalker. One by one, roll each page to make a cone shape and flatten the bottom part. Old book pages, approximately 200250 books can be found at thrift stores, yard or library sales, and even auctions, but avoid brittle pages. Hold the page horizontally and fold it in thirds lengthwise.

Then you start rolling and gluing the pages into rolls. Add a crow or spiders for halloween or keep it simple and use for your everyday neutral decor. Old book the older the better as the pages will be more yellow and it will give a vintage look to your wreath. How to make a paper wreath using pages from a vintage book.

Next, i placed cones made from the full size book page to make 4 quadrants north, south, east, west. 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. See more ideas about book page wreath, book pages and book crafts. Diy making a music sheet wreath by zassys treasures duration. It did take a fair amount of time, but i needed a project to fill my time, so it worked out well. Starting with the outside of the spiral, roll the paper inward to create the flower shape.

We were making them for fall but then we decided that our new wreaths were perfect for christmas. Its been a fun two weeks of just enjoying some time with the kiddos and the hubby and taking it a bit slow. Once folded, take 4 of the ruffles and glue to center of wreath in a plussign pattern. Book page wreath tutorial how to make a book page wreath. It was super exciting and i was honored to help her with the book launch party. Book page wreath i adore this faux rosewood book page wreath. To start, i made a leaf stencil on card stock by simply drawing a leaf in the size i imagined a magnolia. How to make a book page wreath celebrate every day with me. This is why the paper cutter makes it easier, you can whip through these squares pretty quick. As an amazon associate and rewards style influencer we earn from qualifying purchases and any sales made through such links will reward us a small commission at no extra cost for you. This will depend on the size of the wreath form you use, and also how big of a book you decide to rip pages from. Open the book and carefully run the exacto knife along the edge of the pages close to the spine, try to make a straight cut, you should be able to cut through several pages at once. Licia upcycled an old frame by spray painting it deep purple and then painted a purple bird on a book page as the central motif. Please note that this post contains affiliate links.

Last year, i made a spring wreath with a cute little bird and some bunting on it. Sep, 2015 even children can help with scrunching and folding the pages. Then i shared it in our wood frame gallery wall, and a lot of other people asked where they could find the tutorial. How to make a book page wreath, and more book art ideas. 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 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. You will want to read my previous post on making a book page wreath for the easiest way to crumble your book pages. Step 2 rip pages gently from binding and ink remaining last side of pages.

How to make paper hearts from old book pages fabulessly frugal. Westenskow wreaths old book crafts book page crafts book page art old book pages old books paper crafts book art diy crafts christmas table decorations. Jul 15, 2019 how to make flowers out of paper using an old book. I was up in pennsylvania and just enjoying the time with my family. Next, remove the inner circle of the mason jar lid, you only need the outer ring. Jan 03, 2017 this book page magnolia wreath, is perfect for your farmhouse. Its so easy to come up with a form for your next wreath. How to make a dahlia book page wreath a wonderful thought. All the above highlighted links are to the actual tutorial which, i found out, is not always easy to locate. Dec 15, 2011 paper leaves can also be arranged in a sunburst pattern when crafting a wreath. How to make a book page wreath perfect for fall polka. Nov 19, 2012 heres an oval wreath that would look great all year long. It is a statement piece and conversation starter that is truly one of a kind. This wreath was so easy to make, i dont even think it took an entire afternoon to make it.

An easy diy craft tutorial idea for beautiful home decor that you can display all year long. 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. There are several book page wreaths out there for inspiration. Give the wreath form a light coat of white or light color spray paint to help camouflage any seethrough spaces. Nov, 2010 basically you layer three book pages together and draw a spiral circle. The pages need to be big enough to cut out a 4 x 4inch square.

Diy faux curled rosewood wreath made from rolled recycled book pages. Diy luscious wreath made from old book pages the spice of life. My version of the book page wreath satori design for living. Jun 10, 2019 how to make a paper wreath using pages from a vintage book. With a wreath form, hot glue fun, an old book and a little bit of time and patience, you too can make a book page wreath for your home. Nov 24, 2012 youtubes most watched interior designer rebecca robeson recreates an old antique book pages wreath for her home. 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.

Once its all rolled up, slightly loosen the roll so you can slide the pencil out. Spring wreath made from embroidery hoops and old book pages. My husband is an art teacher and i have seen him do cool projects with book pages which then inspired to use the pages from the book to make a paper magnolia wreath. How to decorate with book pages stationary this post goes way beyond the book page wreath. Sep 16, 2011 this video demonstrates how to make a wreath with the pages torn from an old book. When you are done you should have a bunch of cones like. Ingenious and crafty ways of turning paper into stylish wreaths.

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. Using a hot glue gun, glue the cones onto the foam wreath. If you want another great option for valentines day, then you can make this simple paper heart garland, this glittery hearts wreath, or this nosew fabric valentine wreath. The first step is to cut up the pages of your book into squares.

I stained the embroidery hoop a dark color and while it dried, i taped two book pages together so they were big enough to fit the back of the embroidery hoop. I created the grateful book page wreath a few years ago and its still one of my favorite things to pull out of storage every fall. How to make a book page wreath the shabby creek cottage. I shared my book page wreath in my f all mantel a few years ago, and a few people asked where they could find the tutorial for it. After seeing lots of pictures of them all over and loving the look of them, i decided it was time to make one. X 2 then, crumble them around a pen or a marker to give it the ruffled look. 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. Following the guidelines, cut along the spiral shape. Before you can begin, you will need to gather the necessary materials. I made the cones, did a dab of hot glue to make them stick together, then hot glued them onto the cardboard.

Some were spray painted but you can still distinguish the writing on them. I knew it would fit in perfect with my late summer mantel. Nov 18, 2014 this past summer, my friend melissa deming of hive resources launched the paperback version of her book, daughters of the king. Gently scrunch each page in your hand to add fullness to the paper, figure 1 and then open the pages flat. This project was one of the ufos unfinished objects that i had started and then was stashed away.

A couple of months ago, my sweet friend a and i got together one afternoon and made two pine cone and book page wreaths. It goes by quicker if you do it while watching frozen with a little cutie at least it did for me. 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. 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. Christmas decorating christmas wreath old book pages duration. Fold without creasing, accordionstyle, in 1 strips. 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. 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. I chose to give my wreath a grateful theme making it perfect for thanksgiving or fall. Today i am going to share the tutorial of how to make this simple wreath from an old book. Very artsy and perfect decoration for the book lover.

The combination of old book pages, some simple decorative artificial roses, and this gorgeous wreath became reality. If you had a bigger book, one page would work fine. Burlap wired ribbon about 4 feet glue gun optional. Pages with edges that are beginning to yellow look especially nice when rolled due to the color variation. 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. I also love that fact that is a very cheap diy project to make. Diy luscious wreath made from old book pages the spice. 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. It probably took me a just over an hour to make this entire wreath while we watched a christmas movie last night. Halloween wreath made from book pages live laugh rowe. Theyre big, colorful, and a pretty decoration for the holidays or anytime, depending on your choice of. I used about 150 sheets, 7 inches by 5 inches, to cover the wreath form.

It was just a starting point and i think i did move one along the way. How to make a door wreath using old books duration. Christmas, diy, fall, gift, how to, our projects 8 comments. Christmas, diy projects, holiday decor, wreaths a couple of months ago, my sweet friend a and i got together one afternoon and made two pine cone and book page wreaths. Continue gluing the pages around the base to create your first layer of the wreath. Cheap decorating ideas, diy projects january 2, 2017.

I wrapped a piece of seam binding around, left a loop for hanging, then glued it down around the cardboard circle. While those are quite beautiful, i wanted to try something different. It might surprise you just how many types of crafts you can create. I have wanted to make a dahlia book page wreath for a while. Book page wreath made in 3 easy steps sparkles of sunshine. This book page paper wreath tutorial is the first diy home decor item ive made this spring and it is a dollar store craft. Here is another lovely flower decoration made from book pages that goes great alongside this. Last year i made a rather large book page wreath to hang over our mantel. The size of the book pages will determine the final width of your wreath, use small pages for a small wreath, etc. It was about 20 years old but the pages didnt look old enough for the look.