Sign up today to receive vintage, paint and mores free diy, crafts and. The supplies i used include a 12inch wreath form, a glue gunglue sticks, a book, and a tea bag. Before and after, christmas at lisas, cottage decorating, holiday decorating 4. Cheap decorating ideas, diy projects january 2, 2017.
Several weeks ago it was my friend lindas birthday, and i wanted to. Couple the creative block with the fact that i really, really wanted to make one of these, and it was a good. I recently came across this wreath and decided it was time to complete it and im so glad that i did. Yes, i destroyed an old book in the process of making this wreath, which i feel a tiny bit bad about, buuutttt i think it looks great, and it was an old book no one was reading anyway. If youve got any old books just sitting on the shelves collecting dust, reuse them to create a recycled book rosette wreath. How to make a dahlia book page wreath a wonderful thought. Hi everyone, i have been taking a little break from blogging because i have been running like a mad woman working, visiting family for thanksgiving and getting ready for christmas.
If the thought of taking an exacto to your favorite read makes you a little squeamish, take heart. We love vintage book page projects and couldnt wait to create our diy mini book page wreath. 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. Book page wreath made in 3 easy steps sparkles of sunshine. Posted on december 18, 2010 by max christmas is almost here and i am sure many of you already have a wreath youve bought from the store but for those of you artisttype like people who havent, how about making your own christmas wreath with an old book. Well, youve come to the right place, because im here to inspire you. 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 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. Follow this fast and easy tutorial to make your own sunflower wreath. Wreaths are traditionally hung on front doors as a sign of welcome, used in advent wreaths in christian traditions, strung from lampposts in cities, and used in a variety of other different ways. A step by step tutorial of how to make a wreath from old book pages.
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I glanced at many different tutorials to find the right style of book wreath and find a tutorial that broke the steps down enough to make it easy. The sneakiest way to hide your bedside phone charger. This video demonstrates how to make a wreath with the pages torn from an old book. I think this book page wreath just might be one of my all time favorite diy craft projects. It was easy to make and it didnt take long at all to assemble the 34 cones. Im an avid reader and a lover of rustic chic diy so theres something about old book pages that just tugs at my heart. In this case, i decided to turn some vintage sporting books i had into a beautiful wreath to fill an empty window we have in our kitchen. I also love that fact that is a very cheap diy project to make. 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.
Can also use other types of paper with patterns or prints. In most of the cases the process is pretty much the same. With the help of plenty of hot glue, you will have a giant wreath thats a show stopper. I am a little late to the book page wreath bandwagon but it is so worth it to be late than not at all. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
How to make a rolled bookpage 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. Make a book page wreath in just 3 easy steps, a simple tutorial at sparkles of. Ingenious and crafty ways of turning paper into stylish. As an ex english teacherbookhoarder, i never imagined i would tear up a beautiful book to use for decoration. Add this gorgeous rustic old book wreath to your front door as a fun statement piece using easy to find upcycled items you have on hand. Id like to share with you how easy and inexpensive it is to make this bookpage wreath. I loved this book, i read it in 3 days and hated to see it end. 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. Undset moved to norway at the age of two, and this series takes place in that country during the early fourteenth century at a time when the catholic church was firmly established and played a significant role in.
Pride and prejudice book wreath heart wreath paper rose wreath book lovers wreath. Christmas decorating christmas wreath old book pages duration. Published in 1920, the wreath is the first volume in the kristin lavransdatter medieval trilogy written by danish born sigrid undset. Love all the different stuff bloggers are doing with old book pages these days. 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. I like that it is flat, but i could have used a smaller one and it would have worked well. I can almost hear you running to your bookshelves now and ripping out the pages for this project. 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. 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. Since last fall, ive made a book pumpkin, book christmas trees, and book stars today, we have yet another bookish craft a book page wreath.
I scooped up some old books in the free box at my local library, and straw wreath forms at a local garage sale. My favorite place to find these is at goodwill, a local antique store, or at any book resale shop. Christmas diy how to make a wreath with an old book. Use yarn to turn an old cd into a beautiful christmas wreath. I dare say that yesterdays galvanized feathers were authentically original. Im not entirely sure if this wreath fits the definition, because it doesnt have a hole in the center, but im calling it a book wreath anyway. Gorgeous old book page wrapped wreath with flowers diy. Most of these designs were made using mass market fiction or found materials. I just bought the wreath and an old book from the di i will be making it tomorrow. Easy diy book wreath with a custom sign since ive taken down our christmas decor, our front entryway just seemed bare. It might surprise you just how many types of crafts you can create. A list of all the materials used in the above tutorial can be found on my diy blog.
Here is a recent rustic book page burlap rose wreath. Gorgeous old book page wrapped wreath with flowers ultimate composting list. Diy vintage book page wreath as i stated in yesterdays post, i have been very busy on our halloween decor, so here i am again to share with you all a few more diy projects. Make this stunning old book page wrapped wreath with flowers for your summer decor. I just think its such a creative use of materials, and a stunning result to boot. I saw a wreath similar to this a couple of months ago and got an old classical music book that a friend was giving to goodwill to use.
This month i am sharing the book page wreath that hangs in my office. Learn to make deco mesh wreaths kindle edition by arts. Book pages wreaths revisited ajs trash2treasure blog. See more ideas about book page wreath, book wreath and book pages. I want to use it in the new musicthemed bedroom for the twins. Or use an old book and add a burlap bow for a vintage look. Stephanie at under the table and dreaming posted her wreath and tutorial too. A paper cone wreath can take many different forms and can be designed in a lot of stylish and interesting ways.
You might also like this rustic folded book page wreath, or this upcycled book page scroll wreath. Wreath is 16 year old girl who is homeless after her mother passes awayshe moves to her mom childhood town but. Let me show you how to make an easy book page wreath today. I had a little bit of a difficult time making a deco mesh wreath using this book. I love the look of them and i love the story behind them. How to make a book page wreath, and more book art ideas. In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page wreath for her how to make wreathscrafts to makediy craftsdiy old. In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page wreath for her door. You can fold, roll, tuck, cut, and glue them in so many different ways to make a gorgeous addition to a wall or door. Transform old books into this origami old book page wreath with simple folding techniques anyone can follow with this video tutorial.
Diy book wreath i love the book pride and prejudice so that will the next book i choose for this project. Its so random and fun hanging on an old window frame in my office and it has a lot of character. I was thrilled to see it is part of a series, tho this book can stand alone. Here is the material you would need, if you want to make a beautiful wreath. Sometimes, thats a really good feeling, like when youre decluttering and you feel like youve simplified. If folding is fun for you, make this origami book page wreath another option is to make this old book pages star wall decoration or an upcycled old book. This recycled book page wreath tutorial was an oldie but goodie trash to treasure idea.
This beautiful book wreath is a great way to decorate your reading nook or library. How to make a book page wreath celebrate every day with me. How to make a book page paper wreath the crafty blog stalker. This one is so simple even your little kids can help you make it. All you need is a book or several, if youre using skinny paperbacks, a stapler, a foam board or wreath, and a glue gun. I really love how easy it is to make, and that it fits really any home decor style. Book pages i used an old book i had, but you could thrift one if you are sentimental about your books. Halloween book wreath today i completed my halloween wreath, and im loving it. A little spare crafting time, 1,000 hot glue gun burns and 394 book pages later and you too can have a wreath like this. But maybe looking at this fabulous book page wreath wi. Carefully and gradually peel away the adhesive strip and stick the two sides together.
You can upcycle old books into beautiful journals, photo albums, or cookbooks. This craft requires a little more skill, and some more intense tools, but youre sure. You only need a few items, and you can make your wreath as large or as small as youd like. Dont toss old books when you decide to get a kindle or a nook, you can make fun crafts from them, to give as gifts or to decorate your home. The wreath is one of the most popular decorations during the christmas holiday season. 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. 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. How to make a book page wreath the shabby creek cottage. The combination of old book pages, some simple decorative artificial roses, and this gorgeous wreath became reality. Have some old books that are just sitting on the shelf. 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.
It isnt going to be in a music room or a room with any type of musical instruments. Handmade storybook roses attached to a grapevine wreath, with burlap wrapping and bow. Book page wreaths have been all the rage for awhile around blogland. Learn how to roll book pages into pretty rosette flowers with this tutorial. When i very first started this book page paper wreath i didnt love it, so my passion for finishing it, quickly vanished. Vintage book wreath im always looking for ways to make conventional crafts into something unexpected and interesting.
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