Several weeks ago it was my friend lindas birthday, and i wanted to. I also love that fact that is a very cheap diy project to make. Since i already had the cardboard cake plate, a bookpage wreath was the perfect choice. One other thing i did was simply crinkle the edges of the pages just using my hand and pressing down on the edges of the pages. Rolled book page wreath tutorial by all things paper, via flickrmaking this with old music pages reminds me of crafts that my grandmother used to make. Ive been wanting to make one of these after admiring them for more than two years. As an ex english teacher book hoarder, i never imagined i would tear up a beautiful book to use for decoration. I thought those bases were the green concentricopencirclejoinedby crosswire bases, so you just saved me a trip to the nearest michaels which is about 90 miles away. Cheap decorating ideas, diy projects january 2, 2017. See more ideas about book page wreath, book wreath and book pages. 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.
This beautiful medium wreath is made of lovely aged book pages. Beautiful book page wreath made with pages of one of my favorites, pride and prejudice. This beautiful book wreath is a great way to decorate your reading nook or library. Nov 19, 2012 if youve been thinking of making a rolled book page wreath, now just might be the perfect time to do it. Book page wreath french farmhouse paper rose new size 12 this french book page wreath will add a of touch of romantic charm to your farmhouse, cottage, or apartment.
My mom gave it to me when i told her i wanted to put book pages on the floor of our classroom. Apr 11, 20 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. After book page wreaths, yarn wrapped ones seem to be the most popular. What i dont love is the pricey price tags or fake flowers or any of that nonsense. I dare say that yesterdays galvanized feathers were authentically original. 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 dont know about you, but christmas is not complete without music all of the beautiful. Theyre big, colorful, and a pretty decoration for the holidays or anytime, depending on your choice of. 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. 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.
School is starting and the weather will soon be changing. I experimented with a couple different cones and came up with a roll that worked for my wreath. For my final layers in the center of the wreath, i shortened my paper cones with scissors before glueing. Its been a fun two weeks of just enjoying some time with the kiddos and the hubby and taking it a bit slow.
Today i am going to share a tutorial for a wreath i have been wanting to make for some time. This wreath adds a beautiful and romantic feel to every room. From there, just fill in as many as you can glue between the first 4 cones, about 810 then create a second row so you end up with a fuller wreath. Check both sides of your page to plan how much print you want showing once you roll your page up. My version of the book page wreath satori design for living. This post also has more ideas for art, christmas ornaments, and. You only need a few items, and you can make your wreath as large or as small as youd like. X 2 then, crumble them around a pen or a marker to give it the ruffled look. If you have been following our blog for any length of time, you probably know that we love book page projects. See more ideas about book wreath, wreaths and book page wreath. 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. 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. Upcycle your discarded books into something practical and beautiful. So, i tore the page in half, folded it any which way, placed glue on the bottom, and then stuck it into the wreath where it was needed.
In the world of blogging it gets so hard sometimes to come up with original and creative content. Hot glue each individual paper flower onto the wreath, making sure to put them as close together as possible. The ultimate guide to making a burlap wreath is a free digital ebook that will give you easy stepby. Its been a fun two weeks of just enjoying some time with the kiddos and the hubby and taking it. Sep 15, 2010 so, i tore the page in half, folded it any which way, placed glue on the bottom, and then stuck it into the wreath where it was needed. Learn how to make your own beautiful book page wreath, plus get the details for 14 other diy christmas wreaths.
The wreath is made of dozens of paper roses cut out of book pages. Do what you need to do to get those last layers in place. I had decided that this fall i wanted to do some projects with book page leaves. Nov 14, 20 last year i made a rather large book page wreath to hang over our mantel. Nov 20, 2014 this wreath comes together pretty quite but can be repetitive. I knew it would fit in perfect with my late summer mantel. How to make a book page paper wreath the crafty blog stalker.
How to make a book page wreath the shabby creek cottage. Homemade vintage music book page wreath the frugal homemaker. How to make a dahlia book page wreath with images book. Your non blog obsessive real life friends will be so wowed. I wanted the book page look with a twist, something not so common. How to make a recycled book page butterfly wreath out of pages from a damaged book and branches. Couple the creative block with the fact that i really, really wanted to make one of these, and it was a good way to push myself to do something. Todays craft a book page wreath is another simple one im sensing a trend here. Also if you use the hoop tightener as the top of your wreath this gives you a better gauge to place your first flower off center. Step 3 continue all the way around your wreath making sure that you glue the book page bunches nice and snuggly next to each other.
These projects are all very easy to do and are relatively quick to complete. As an ex english teacherbookhoarder, i never imagined i would tear up a beautiful book to use for. 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. But mine is extra christmasey because it is made with music pages. Upcycled magazine wreath on april 2, 2012 by kristi 58 if youre anything like me, youve got a stack or several of magazines that you really have no use for anymore, but you just cant bring yourself to throw them out. Almost there step 4 flip over your wreath and glue down a jute loop which then becomes your hanger. Today im sharing a simple book page wreath that i jazzed up with some silver paint and rhinestones. The torn papers dont have to be perfect, and the edges can be jagged. Nov 17, 2014 a step by step tutorial of how to make a wreath from old book pages. Let me show you how to make an easy book page wreath today. I have wanted to make a dahlia book page wreath for a while. I am a little late to the book page wreath bandwagon but it is so worth it to be late than not at all. I do just so happen to have this old dictionary that has done well for me. Homemade vintage music book page wreath the frugal.
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. Book page wreath tutorial with images book page crafts, book. First, while youre heating up your glue gun, tear out a bunch of papers. When the wreath was wrapped i just pinned the burlap in place. Book page wreaths have been all the rage for awhile around blogland. Once its all rolled up, slightly loosen the roll so you can slide the pencil out.
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. This book page magnolia wreath, is perfect for your farmhouse. You could also use this technique to create a wreath using magazine pages, comic book pages, or even tissue paper or construction paper. Dec 04, 2012 today i am going to share a tutorial for a wreath i have been wanting to make for some time. Although i made this wreath for spring, you could really use it any time of the year.
After seeing lots of pictures of them all over and loving the look of them, i decided it was time to make one. A great way to add to your home decor on a small budget. A step by step tutorial of how to make a wreath from old book pages. Book pages wreaths revisited ajs trash2treasure blog. Give the wreath form a light coat of white or light color spray paint to help camouflage any seethrough spaces. But maybe looking at this fabulous book page wreath wi. How to make a book page wreath, and more book art ideas. Im an avid reader and a lover of rustic chic diy so theres something about old book pages that just tugs at my heart. 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. I scooped up some old books in the free box at my local library, and straw wreath forms at a local garage sale. I drew inspiration from design, dining and diapers wreath. I love the look of them and i love the story behind them.
This is the end you will glue to the wreath so it will need to be flat to fit between the grapevine. See more ideas about book page wreath, book pages and book crafts. It seriously takes quite a few roses to fill the entire wreath, however i think the finished project has such a unique look. The weather is cooling off so its time to start changing out our summer wreaths into one of these 15 fabulous fall wreath ideas to make at home. A wonderful holiday decoration for your festive home. Jan 03, 2017 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. I first took strips of burlap and wrapped the whole wreath. Time to look outside and get our bright colored summer wreaths off the doors and start thinking about fall wreath ideas. You get to keep the look of book pages but add a splash of muted color at the same time. 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.
A few of us were commenting on how to make it and inspired each other to take this project on ourselves thank you, elise, rose, katie, jo. 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. I did the tedious part on my living room floor catching up on the big bang theory. Sep 04, 2011 this is it, the mother of all wreath link up parties. Book page wreath tutorial how to make a book page wreath.
Pinned to done you can read all the posts in this series here. Since im in the mood to pretty up my house for my sisters book release party brp for short but thats sounds dangerously close to burp i went with the not too risky but always a crowd pleaser. The first step is to cut up the pages of your book into squares. Sep 04, 20 the weather is cooling off so its time to start changing out our summer wreaths into one of these 15 fabulous fall wreath ideas to make at home.
Book page wreath i had decided that this fall i wanted to do some projects with book page leaves. Jun 03, 2010 book pages wreaths revisited love all the different stuff bloggers are doing with old book pages these days. Dec 04, 2014 for my final layers in the center of the wreath, i shortened my paper cones with scissors before glueing. This diy book page wreath is a great accent to any room, and you can repurpose a discarded book.
How to make a dahlia book page wreath a wonderful thought. Love all the different stuff bloggers are doing with old book pages these days. Id like to share with you how easy and inexpensive it is to make this bookpage wreath. When youre done and the glue is dry, attach a binder clip to the wreath to use as a hanger. I can almost hear you running to your bookshelves now and ripping out the pages for this project. So today im sharing how to make a color washed book page wreath. Im hoping this little tutorial was easy and helpful for anyone wanting to create this easy diy book page wreath with a custom sign. Jan 16, 2018 step 3 continue all the way around your wreath making sure that you glue the book page bunches nice and snuggly next to each other. Carefully and gradually peel away the adhesive strip and stick the two sides together. 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. Each petal is hand cut, and the edges of each petal are hand inked in a deep red. This floral wall hanging is beautiful, and totally unique.
To thank you for signing up to be one of our idea insiders, weve created an exclusive ebook to help you learn how to make a burlap wreath. Jan, 2018 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. The next step is to glue the plumes into the wreath using your glue gun. Im hoping this little tutorial was easy and helpful for anyone wanting to. I had a straw wreath that i pulled the moss off of and recycled for this project. This is it, the mother of all wreath link up parties. Today i am going to share the tutorial of how to make this simple wreath from an old book. On bliss street book page wreath tutorial on bliss street. 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. 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. Today i am going to show you how to make a wreath of paper circles, paint book page garland holiday style on a budget november 25, 2014 if you like this project then you need to check out my book page wreath. I was up in pennsylvania and just enjoying the time with my family.
This also allows you to make mountains of plumes before you start gluing because the pinching makes the book page stay rolled up. And there you have a fun farmhouse book page embroidery hoop wreath to enjoy throughout what ever season youre in. Mar 1, 2014 make a huge impact for pennies with this tutorial for a rolled book page wreath. Made from vintage french book pages and embellished at the center with a vintage paper rose. 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. How to make a book page wreath celebrate every day with me. Past creations using book pages are book page 2 minute quick print art quote, decorative birdhouse and paper roses using vintage book pages. I started by tearing out a book page and rolling it on an angle to form a cone. We love vintage book page projects and couldnt wait to create our diy mini book page wreath. 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.
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