I used 55 book pages for this wreath, so thats a good number to start with for a 9 inch wreath form. Old book pages christmas wreath christmas decorating. But mine is extra christmasey because it is made with music pages. Shred pages from an old book using a crosscut paper shredder. 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. Heres a really creative diy wreath made from old book pages and a paper plate. Oct 15, 2011 it was the only non grapevine wreath in the house so i dismembered it and wrapped fabric around the wreath so i can use the wreath again later if i ever choose to take the book page wreath apart. I love all the different versions and have made 3 myself. I know book page wreaths have been done all over the place, but i still love them everytime. 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. How to make a book page wreath the shabby creek cottage. Im just going to show you how i made my wreath interchangeable.
Vintage book page wreath tutorial what meegan makes. Nov 23, 2015 start out by tearing your book pages from your book. I dont know about you, but christmas is not complete without music all of the beautiful. Jan, 2018 pictured above is the book i chose a vintage copy of passion flowers and the top of the pizza box i would use as the base. Roll or fold one page and gluing while you do it so it holds its shape and glue the foldedrolled page to the wreath. Mar 23, 2020 this origami old book page wreath is a great one that i just shared. When you are done you should have a bunch of cones like this. 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. How to decorate with book pages stationary this post goes way beyond the book page wreath. Directions i started with taking a damp tea bag and lightly rubbing the sides of the book.
Ribbon or twine to make a loop on the back tear out a stack of pages, and start rolling each page on an angle like the picture below. Paint the edges of the book black or dark brown with a watered down acrylic paint. Repeat, gluing pages around the bottom of the wreath. It was about 20 years old but the pages didnt look old enough for the look. All you need is a book or several, if youre using skinny paperbacks, a stapler, a foam board or wreath, and a glue gun. Nov 27, 2020 i cut the pages in half since i was using a the 45 record, which is a smaller wreath base.
These are really stiff rods, so it takes some muscle to bend, but the wreath is very sturdy. Staple the end approximately 34 inch 2 cm from the tip. Making this book page wreath only took around 45 minutes. Fold each page into a cone and staple at the bottom. Dec 04, 2012 today i am going to share a tutorial for a wreath i have been wanting to make for some time. Gorgeous old book page wreath video tutorial detailed edge. So easy to create your own style with this wreath that is great.
Book page wreath tutorial book page wreaths have been all the rage for awhile around blogland. After gathering the box and the book, i needed to decide how big i wanted the book wreath. My version of the book page wreath satori design for living. Apr 26, 2012 im not going to do a full book page wreath tutorial, because theres already 2. This stepbystep diy tutorial shows how to make an ornament like a paper dahlia wreath or paper flower medallion. Apr 05, 2011 ink the top side of the pages if you want a more worn look rip out pages and separate.
How to make mini book page wreaths, easy and adorable. Rustic burlap book page rose wreath video tutorial diy. The book is a book of poems by keats, however it is falling apart and some pages are missing. This book page paper wreath tutorial is the first diy home decor item ive made this. 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. How to make a diy book page wreath and where to buy book. This burlap book page rose wreath is so cute and super easy to make.
How to make a book page wreath celebrate every day with me. Jan 14, 2015 book page heart wreath with link to video tutorial says. To make your own vintage book page wreath you will need. Book page wreath tutorial book page wreath, book page. How to make book page flower wreath a step by step guide to making book page flowers into a wreath. Learn how to make this beautiful and fulllooking book page wreath, plus get the details for making 14 other diy wreaths for the holidays.
Sep 01, 2020 this festive christmas candy cane wreath is made from plastic bags in just 30 minutes, step by step tutorial here. Old book the older the better as the pages will be more yellow and it will give a vintage look to your wreath. Book page wreath tutorial how to make a book page wreath. Transform old books into this origami old book page wreath with simple folding techniques anyone can follow with this video tutorial. Wrap it around something round to form the ring, then bend the tips into the shape you see in the photo above. How to make a book page wreath perfect for fall polka. Im an avid reader and a lover of rustic chic diy so theres something about old book pages that just tugs at my heart. My friend makes these book page wreaths yours is wonderful. Try an entire bag of hot glue sticks and many, many hours after little man went to bed. Nov, 2010 diy faux curled rosewood wreath made from rolled recycled book pages posted by stephanie lynn i have seen various versions of faux rosewood wreaths in just about every store and catalog for the upcoming season. Fill in any gaps with fir cones they are skinnier and more feathery than pine cones.
So definitely not the quick 10 minute crafts im used to but its also not that long. That wreath also had shredded paper but it was in the form of easter grass. And dont forget paper, the most versatile material to craft with. Nov 14, 20 first, tear about 75 pages out of your book. I scooped up some old books in the free box at my local library, and straw wreath forms at a local garage sale.
Sep 17, 2014 a step by step tutorial of how to make a wreath from old book pages. How about a beautiful addition to a wrapped present. A list of all the materials used in the above tutorial can be found o. If you havent made an interchangeable book page wreath before, head on over to my interchangeable book page wreath tutorial and whip one up. Book page wreaths have been all the rage for awhile around blogland. The pages need to be big enough to cut out a 4 x 4inch square. A step by step tutorial of how to make a wreath from old book pages. Jul 04, 2020 making this book page wreath only took around 45 minutes. Your non blog obsessive real life friends will be so wowed. When you have that finished, you can proceed with the center of the wreath.
Book page wreath i adore this faux rosewood book page wreath. How to make a book page wreath, and more book art ideas. Piece of cardboard i just used the top of a large pizza box free ball bearing compass you know, the ones you used in high school math. Since then, i have received lots of requests for me to do a tutorial on how to make one. Aug 12, 2010 i made the wreath for my book loving sis with a snarky note i hated this book so i gave it to you she thought it was hysterical and loved the wreath. First i did a whole round of the large pages, making it really full with different variations of the cones skinny, fat, medium.
You will want to read my previous post on making a book page wreath for the easiest way to crumble your book pages. Make a book page wreath in just 3 easy steps, a simple tutorial at sparkles of sunshine. After searching the internet for a good book page wreath tutorial and not finding one i wrote a step by step to followeasy to do and very inexpensive. Mar 22, 2020 cut out the cardboard wreath and set aside. Book page flower wreath tutorial this book page flower wreath is designed on a coat hanger, making it an easy decorating with paper craft to hang anywhere. Nov 16, 2009 when i saw living with lindsays book page wreath, i knew i had to make one of these gorgeous wreaths. Keep in mind that the base is going to be the smallest part of the book wreath because the book pages will span out of it. Nov 18, 2014 it was super exciting and i was honored to help her with the book launch party. Im not one to copy a design but i was completely in love with it. Im also a huge lover of this adorable nautical summer wreath, and the always fun floral wreath tutorials.
Mar 10, 2010 book page wreath tutorial for white wednesday. May 12, 2020 this burlap book page rose wreath is so cute and super easy to make. To adhere the book page shreds, i used scotch spray adhesive because i had it on hand from my daughters school project. This wreath looks amazing as a decoration whether it is hanging on the door or on a window. It was hard to decide which crepe paper flower to make for it, finally deciding on making a crepe paper peony hoop with and to make it more casual i replaced some of the crepe paper petals with old book pages. This diy book page wreath is a great accent to any room, and you can repurpose a discarded book. 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. Sad, yes, but i do plan on making a new pom pom wreath this winter. You will also fall in love with this old book page rose wreath, and this rustic old book page wreath. Please contact me if you would like to borrow any media photos, video or audio files, tutorials, or ideas from this blog. Feb 08, 2012 all images and tutorials on this blog are ed material. Book page wreath made in 3 easy steps sparkles of sunshine. 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.
It is an easy, beautiful and inexpensive diy project. This step requires a lot of hot glue because you want it to be very sturdy. Rip pages out and do the accordion fold without pressing down, so you get a loopy effect. Oct 12, 2018 as you might be able to tell, i love book page crafts. Love all your tutorials i am using the nonna wreaths as decorations at my wedding, and my daughters the junior bridesmaids will be wearing the satin flower pins in their hair. I started out by hot glueing my rolled book pages onto a circle that i cut out of cardboard. This is not a hard project, but it is a timeconsuming one. A few months ago i posted a picture of a book page wreath i made. When you have two layers of book pages complete on the wreath form begin adding pine cones around on top of the book pages. I love the look of them and i love the story behind them.
Learn how to make a book page wreath that resembles a dahlia flower. The book pages can be a bit shorter than the printed strips. Nov 21, 2011 book page wreath ive been looking for the perfect book page wreath to make because i have a damaged antique book with beautiful gold leafed pages. Then i shared it in our wood frame gallery wall, and a lot of other people asked where they could find the tutorial. Diy faux curled rosewood wreath made from rolled recycled. It took me about 2 12 hours to complete this wreath. Ive been eyeing these great book page wreaths for a while now, and finally got around to making my own last weekend. Fold your paper back and forth accordion style starting at the bottom of the vertical strip and working your way upward.
Make this farmhouse style paper flower wreath from old book pages. How to make a book page wreath perfect for fall polka dot chair. By the way, these are the thing that sells the fastest in my booth, so you may want to whip up some more. I love that it uses many craft supplies i already have on hand, and the grapevine wreath form really adds to the rustic appeal. Then fold each half in half again, and cut through the folds creating 4 strips of book paper. In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page wreath for her door. It goes by quicker if you do it while watching frozen with a little cutie at least it did for me. 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. This tutorial is long because i showed a detailed step by step instructions. This vintage book page wreath tutorial is quite different from the others.
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