A list of all the materials used in the above tutorial can be found. I am back with another post in our a homemade christmas series. Well, youve come to the right place, because im here to inspire you. I am a little late to the book page wreath bandwagon but it is so worth it to be late than not at all. How to make a book page wreath the shabby creek cottage. Since many of the book pages have black and white pictures on them the variegation in color is amazing. Instead of letting all that paper go to waste, repurpose it into a unique diy christmas decoration. Cheap decorating ideas, diy projects january 2, 2017. I reused a flat cardboard piece to make the wreath base. 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.
Make a beautiful paper wreath with poinsettia flowers. The book is a book of poems by keats, however it is falling apart and some pages are missing. Ive been eyeing these great book page wreaths for a while now, and finally got around to making my own last weekend. But mine is extra christmasey because it is made with music pages. Need a decor idea that adds a touch of vintage class. I was up in pennsylvania and just enjoying the time with my family. For any occasion in any season alexander, nancy on. Today it is time for making wreaths out of book pages. Im thinking of using this paper method for christmas art in the classroom. These are really stiff rods, so it takes some muscle to bend, but the wreath is very sturdy.
Ive been looking for the perfect book page wreath to make because i have a damaged antique book with beautiful gold leafed pages. I can almost hear you running to your bookshelves now and ripping out the pages for this project. In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page wreath for her door. Its been a fun two weeks of just enjoying some time with the kiddos and the hubby and taking it a bit slow. How about using a red tint with a gold ribbon for winter holidays. Rolled book page wreath tutorial could be made out of all sorts of paper, not just book pages make use of an old, forgotten book by crafting the rolled book page wreath.
My offering of gratitude in the form of storytelling this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. I think this wreath is absolutely gorgeous and i cant believe at one point i didnt like it. Im an avid reader and a lover of rustic chic diy so theres something about old book pages that just tugs at my heart. Star wreath layout by lady nany thursday, july 26, 2018. You could also use this technique to create a wreath using magazine pages, comic book pages, or even tissue paper or construction paper. Love all the different stuff bloggers are doing with old book pages these days. This activity provides many ways you can use the flowers and is only limited by your imagination.
I just think its such a creative use of materials, and a stunning result to boot. These 26 fun and easy diy old book crafts will liven up any room in your home and dont cost a lot to make. Christmas decorating christmas wreath old book pages. The possibilities for how to use this book page wreath are endless. It was super exciting and i was honored to help her with the book launch party. Since many of the book pages have black and white pictures on them the variegation in. Lia griffith is a designer, maker, artist, and author. Making fresh christmas wreaths at harbor farm in maine. If you have some unwanted books piled up in the corner, and dont mind tearing them, these projects are for you. How to make a paper star from an old book page youtube. 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. 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. Perhaps its crying out to be read, to be used as a coaster or doorstop, to be donated to a local charity, to be made into a wreath, etc.
Homemade vintage music book page wreath the frugal homemaker. How to decorate your christmas star wreath youtube. 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. There are several book page wreaths out there for inspiration. Rebbeca from zucchini sisters made burlap wreath for valentines day with bow tutorial. 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. Add a unique touch to your walls or christmas tree with our ornament and art ideas. Thats when i decided i would create an easy diy book wreath with a custom sign i created years ago.
This shopping feature will continue to load items when the enter key is pressed. Theyre big, colorful, and a pretty decoration for the holidays or anytime, depending on your choice of accessories. I scooped up some old books in the free box at my local library, and straw wreath forms at a local garage sale. Vintage book wreaths a fun decoration for after christmas is part of book. I recently came across this wreath and decided it was time to complete it and im so glad that i did. Nov 09, 20 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 it is a little different to the ones ive. Youll need a book page or construction paper, or any. This past summer, my friend melissa deming of hive resources launched the paperback version of her book, daughters of the king. See more ideas about wreaths, how to make wreaths and wreath crafts.
My name is lady nany and ive been creating pages for my 2018 album with paiges cut files. Once its all rolled up, slightly loosen the roll so you can slide the pencil out. So i start by rolling each page then i fold up the bottom. Check out our book page wreath selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our home decor shops. Check both sides of your page to plan how much print you want showing once you roll your page up.
In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page. I think its an accurate assumption that most homes in america have at least one book they dont need collecting dust somewhere. 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. See more ideas about book page wreath, crafts and paper crafts. I promised i would share my choose to shine book page wreath tut during yesterdays post. Allow yourself to get creative and design different color schemes. Jun 03, 2010 stewart ruffled book page garland from the shabby creek cottage book page leaf wreath from ajs trash to treasure autumn book page garland from number fiftythree well read wreath from deja vue designs recycled.
On bliss street book page wreath tutorial on bliss street. We love to decorate ours with fresh foliage, but be inspired to decorate the wreath with whatever you des. Rolled book page wreath book page wreath, crafts, rolled. I dont know about you, but christmas is not complete without music all of the beautiful. My version of the book page wreath satori design for living. I used a plastic star ornament to trace, then cut a few down to smaller sizes. Diy mini book page wreath book page wreath, paper christmas. Book pages wreaths revisited ajs trash2treasure blog. 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.
Im sharing what i believe are the best book page crafts to try with you. 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. Book page valentines day wreath diy just that perfect piece. Book pages rustic vintage star diy just that perfect piece. I like that it is flat, but i could have used a smaller one and it would have worked well. Learn how to make your own beautiful book page wreath, plus get the details for 14 other diy christmas wreaths. Sep 15, 2010 and i also realized that on these filler pages, theres no need to fold up the bottom edge to hold the folds, as the pages surrounding each page will do that job. As an ex english teacherbookhoarder, i never imagined i would tear up a beautiful book to use for decoration. 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. Made from old paperback book pages, add some glitter and presto. How to create a beautiful and very inexpensive book page wreath using pages from old books and items that you may already have around your home. I thought about adding a sign, but i wanted something a little different. How to make a book page wreath, and a few more book art projects im wanting to try this holiday season.
In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. Take a moment to create this beautiful star wreath. Dec 04, 2014 how to make a book page wreath, and more book art ideas. This diy book page wreath is a great accent to any room, and you can repurpose a discarded book. 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. Jan 03, 2017 this book page magnolia wreath, is perfect for your farmhouse. Using a pencil, roll your book page from one corner to the next to make a tube. Old book crafts, book page crafts, paper crafts, book christmas tree.
Wrap it around something round to form the ring, then bend the tips into the shape you see in the photo above. Jan, 2018 i did not want to spend any money, so i had to create something with materials i already had. This video shows a cheap and easy way to create a beautiful book page wreath using new or old books, newspaper, or any paper. This book page magnolia wreath, is perfect for your farmhouse.
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. 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. 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. You can make so many of these projects with just one book, which means you will likely be able to try all of the crafts in this list. Learn how to make this unique star out of old book pages.
They were actually easy to make once i nailed down the detailswhich was nice since i made thirteen of them in one sitting. Old book pages stars wreath ajs trash2treasure blog. Its been a fun two weeks of just enjoying some time with the kiddos and the hubby and taking it. I love the look of them and i love the story behind them. Book pages wreath ashlee marie real fun with real food. Book pages i used an old book i had, but you could thrift. Book page wreath love book art book page wreath paint the edges with tea before you start to add stunning extra detail a book page wreath. I wanted to make a yarn wrapped wreath and embellish it with some paper flowers.
Star wreath layout by lady nany paige taylor evans. 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. Nov 18, 2014 it was super exciting and i was honored to help her with the book launch party. Good photos paper crafts vintage strategies paper crafts will be as varied because youd like them. Color washed book page wreath made with old book pagesyou can find old book pages and more on our website. All you need is a book or several, if youre using skinny paperbacks, a stapler, a foam board or wreath, and a. This one is so easy yall, just fold paper and glue. Christmas wreaths dont have to be made from traditional evergreens in fact, we encourage you to mix it up with eucalyptus leaves, boxwood, lotus pods, and even items that dont come from nature, such as peppermint candies and pompoms. When i very first started this book page paper wreath i didnt love it, so my passion for finishing it, quickly vanished. How to make a book page paper wreath the crafty blog stalker. Color washed book page wreath made with old book pages color washed book page wreath easy and very sophisticated looking.
These funtomake creative designs show you how to make christmas wreaths with unexpected shapes, dazzling colors, and outoftheordinary. The book page flowers on this list beautify your home without bothering allergy sufferers. Stern aus buchseiten star made out of bookpages old book crafts, book page. Since launching her handcrafted lifestyle site with her first paper rose in 20, lia and her team have developed thousands of original diy templates, svg cut files, and tutorials to empower others who want to learn, make, and create. Today i chose the star wreath cut file and the take me away collection to make this layout. Theyre big, colorful, and a pretty decoration for the holidays or anytime, depending on your choice of. I threaded ribbon through the grapevine on the back of the wreath and then wrapped it loosely around the wreath to tie a simple bow in front. 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. How to make a book page wreath, and more book art ideas. Heart shaped shabby chic book page framed farmhouse style valentines day. I hope you have been catching all of the other posts in this series if not check them out at the bottom of this post. 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. We made a star for our book tree out of a page from an old damaged book. 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.
Repurposed book page wreath in paper art magazine by cloth paper scissors via knick of time. They were actually easy to make once i nailed down the detailswhich was nice since i. 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. Though you may be among the ones who hate cutting up books then you can just use some. Book page wreath tutorial how to make a book page wreath.
Diy star burst wall art tutorial diy craft crafts easy crafts diy ideas diy crafts crafty. I did not want to spend any money, so i had to create something with materials i already had. Christmas decorating christmas wreath old book pages youtube. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Dec 04, 2012 today i am going to share a tutorial for a wreath i have been wanting to make for some time. Homemade vintage music book page wreath the frugal. Vintage book wreaths a fun decoration for after christmas is part of book wreath. 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. It seems to have started with the ones with pages rolled into cone shapes and.
Let me show you how to make an easy book page wreath today. How to make mini book page wreaths, easy and adorable. After book page wreaths, yarn wrapped ones seem to be the most popular. One to keep the point from getting in the way on the other side, but also to thicken up the base of the roll to keep it secure on the wire and keep the pages from sliding around on the wire wreath. 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. Book pages i used an old book i had, but you could thrift one if you are sentimental about your books.
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