Simple book page wreaths

I was up in pennsylvania and just enjoying the time with my family. Welcome your guests warmly when you highlight your entrance with a decorative wreath. Lets face itmy hands are always covered in somethingpaint. I went googly eyed when i saw it and my mouth fell openlol.

Book page wreath french book wreath paper cone wreath. How to make mini book page wreaths, easy and adorable. All you need is a book or several, if youre using skinny paperbacks, a stapler, a foam board or wreath, and a glue gun. How to make a book page wreath, and more book art ideas.

If youre looking for beautiful, neutral fall decor ideas, try making your own book page wreaths and garlands i have a diy tutorial for you. As an ex english teacherbookhoarder, i never imagined i would tear up a beautiful book to use for decoration. Using the same hole, draw a 10 circle inside of the 12 circle. Watch my youtube video to learn how to make this easy heartshaped book page wreath. How to make a book page wreath perfect for fall polka. How to make a dahlia book page wreath a wonderful thought. Add a diy book page rose or two to really make it beautiful. Then you start rolling and gluing the pages into rolls. A couple of months ago, my sweet friend a and i got together one afternoon and made two pine cone and book page wreaths. Ive been wanting to make one of these after admiring them for more than two years. Book page wreath made in 3 easy steps sparkles of sunshine.

Book pages can be used for any crafts and projects, but this is a perfect way to integrate them in your christmas decor. Check both sides of your page to plan how much print you want showing once you roll your page up. Keep staggering your pages in until your ready to add your embellishments in the center. This wreath was so easy to make, i dont even think it took an entire afternoon to make it. You only need a few items, and you can make your wreath as large or as small as youd like. Your non blog obsessive real life friends will be so wowed. As an ex english teacher book hoarder, i never imagined i would tear up a beautiful book to use for decoration.

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 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. This diy book page wreath is a great accent to any room, and you can repurpose a discarded book. Classic door decorations, wreaths are also appropriate for use over the mantelpiece, as a table centerpiece for special events, or as aisle decor for weddings. 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. It is so gorgeous to use for the table decoration in your own home. I finally knew exactly what my calling was with my beloved sheet music. If you have been following our blog for any length of time, you probably know.

I put a piece of parchment paper over my table, for easy clean up and to keep the hot glue from. Its like all that buildup to christmas and stockings and snowmen and family and friends and caroling and all the joys of the season. The cool thing about this paper art wreath is that you can dress it up a little all through the year so. When i very first started this book page paper wreath i didnt love it, so my passion for finishing it, quickly vanished.

Its been a fun two weeks of just enjoying some time with the kiddos and the hubby and taking it. Are you making a new picture frame for your favorite family photo. I wanted to add a poinsettia flower to the center of my wreath. 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.

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. The first step is to cut up the pages of your book into squares. I have seen many book page wreaths and yours is the prettiest one. I cut the pages in half since i was using a smaller wreath base.

And please be so kind as to overlook the paint on my hands. They make excellent gifts and can be reused year after year as the seasons change. It was about 20 years old but the pages didnt look old enough for the look. I dont know about you, but christmas is not complete without music all of the beautiful. How to make book page flower wreath a step by step guide to making book page flowers into a wreath. Dec 04, 2012 today i am going to share a tutorial for a wreath i have been wanting to make for some time. Make a book page wreath in just 3 easy steps, a simple tutorial at sparkles of sunshine. So, your book club is coming over to have their monthly meeting.

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. Well read wreath book page wreath deja vue designs. 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. Heres a book page wreath diy project made from scrapbook paper birds. Creative ways to decorate with wreath for spring, summer, all seasons, winter, fall. Jan 16, 2018 using some cardboard, book pages and a glue gun you to can make a farmhouse book page wreath in one afternoon. I also really like the gallery shelves in the final picture. Looking for a simple wreath project to take you from winter to spring.

This wreath is rustic, easy to make, and so versatile. All the above highlighted links are to the actual tutorial which, i found out, is not always easy to locate. Honestly, these diy book page roses are gorgeous and you can use them in any number of crafts. To be honest, ive seen these cute wreaths around blogland forever but couldnt find a good, clear tutorial out there. In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page wreath for her door. I scooped up some old books in the free box at my local library, and straw wreath forms at a local garage sale.

But if youre perfectly happy with repurposing old books, this post is for you. Id like to share with you how easy and inexpensive it is to make this book page wreath. This simple diy idea for how to make a book page wreath is ideal because it takes very little time and costs very little money. Decorate your home for the holidays this year with this eyecatching easy to make christmas book page wreath. I knew it would fit in perfect with my late summer mantel. This book page wreath is simple to make and would be perfect for a crafternoon with your friends.

My friend brought the pine cones and i had the old books. Last year i made a rather large book page wreath to hang over our mantel. I am beginning to make simple transitions in our home toward fall decor. I can almost hear you running to your bookshelves now and ripping out the pages for this project. Jan, 2018 i did not want to spend any money, so i had to create something with materials i already had.

This is such a fun wreath to create, and it would be a great craft to do with kids, too. 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. 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. After seeing lots of pictures of them all over and loving the look of them, i decided it was time to make one. I am a little late to the book page wreath bandwagon but it is so worth it to be late than not at all. Let me show you how to make an easy book page wreath today. I finally came across one at this little boutique in tustin of course i didnt have my camera on me at the time to take a picture. Cheap decorating ideas, diy projects january 2, 2017. The holidays could be so much fun and also the indoor decoration could be absolutely astonishing. I love being able to turn such valued items into something new and beautiful instead of seeing them thrown away. When the wreath was wrapped i just pinned the burlap in place.

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. 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. This is the most beautifully simple, elegant wreath. There are several book page wreaths out there for inspiration. This french book wreath adds a touch of romantic charm to your farmhouse, cottage, or apartment. Using a pencil, roll your book page from one corner to the next to make a tube. This gives you a nice guideline on where to glue your first row of cones.

Folding paper into shapes is such a great way to turn something drab to fab. But mine is extra christmasey because it is made with music pages. 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 could also use this technique to create a wreath using magazine pages, comic book pages, or even tissue paper or construction paper. Created from vintage french book pages, the center is embellished with a vintage paper rose. I recently came across this wreath and decided it was time to complete it and im so glad that i did. I love the look of them and i love the story behind them. You dont want to be able to see any of the ring between the pages. How to make a book page wreath melissa peterson designs. Diy bird book page wreath project thistlewood farm. How to make a book page paper wreath the crafty blog stalker. 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. How to make a book page wreath, a simple step by step tutorial on how to make a stunning wreath very cheap and very easy. Carefully tear or cut pages out of the book you are using.

A list of all the materials used in the above tutorial can be found on my diy blog. When i first decided on this project i thought i would make a full book page wreath. Learn how to make your own beautiful book page wreath, plus get the details for 14 other diy christmas wreaths. Mar 28, 20 oh angie my dear friend, this is the book page wreath that tops all other book page wreaths. Ive been looking for the perfect book page wreath to make because i have a damaged antique book with beautiful gold leafed pages. Well, youve come to the right place, because im here to inspire you.

And since i was in charge of decor for our shindig, i didnt want to screw up. 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. March a line of these down the center of a table or place one at each setting. Since many of the book pages have black and white pictures on them the variegation in color is amazing. Book page wreath tutorial how to make a book page wreath. Dec 09, 2015 the season can be cutoff by a long summer or a fast approaching winter, so we dont want to spend a bundle on decorating for fall. 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. Jan 10, 2015 how to make a heart shaped book page wreath the diy mommy. Mar 16, 2020 i am absolutely in love with this origami old book page wreath. It probably took me a just over an hour to make this entire wreath while we watched a christmas movie last night. Fastforward to last month, when i was asked to participate in a silent auction for the american heritage girls organization.

The possibilities for how to use this book page wreath are endless. How to make a heart shaped book page wreath youtube. Faux flowers can be expensive, so watch for sales and stock up on tulip bundles throughout the year so youll be ready to create this outdoor easter decoration in the spring. You can always add a christmas ornament of your choice or continue to add rolled pages until your wreath is filled in. Many of these wreaths can be made in under an hour with minimal supplies required.

X 2 then, crumble them around a pen or a marker to give it the ruffled look. Please note that this post contains affiliate links. Last week i showed you how i incorporated this wreath into my magical. My supply of old books that would otherwise be thrown away just never seems to end. It is an easy, beautiful and inexpensive diy project. I had a straw wreath that i pulled the moss off of and recycled for this project. Begin by punching lots of scallop circles out of the pages of the book. Next, remove the inner circle of the mason jar lid, you only need the outer ring. 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 version of the book page wreath satori design for living. 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. Cut out a good sized circle from the picture, and then added a fringe of simple red crepe paper i used a brush and some mod podge and slowly worked my way around the circle with the crepe paper. Since many of the book pages have black and white pictures on. Comes ready to hang with a twine loop and a clothespin stamped with french script. They were actually easy to make once i nailed down the detailswhich was nice since i. We made ours on an 18inch wreath form, but you can use a smaller wreath to cut down on costs. For this craft, we chose the handy arrow tr400ws glue gun kit, which allowed for easy access to glue sticks and glue gun from. I also love that fact that is a very cheap diy project to make. It might surprise you just how many types of crafts you can create. Celebrate fall with these cheap and easy diy fall wreaths. Ive been eyeing these great book page wreaths for a while now. How to make a paper wreath using pages from a vintage book.

You need to place the pages fairly close together so they support each other and keep the page from flattening out. Today i am going to share the tutorial of how to make this simple. Everything you need to know about working with deco mesh that darling of the decorating world is in this book. Once its all rolled up, slightly loosen the roll so you can slide the pencil out. It was super exciting and i was honored to help her with the book launch party. This book page wreath is a super easy project, but does take some time. Jun 10, 2019 this project was one of the ufos unfinished objects that i had started and then was stashed away. 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. Transform old books into this origami old book page wreath with simple folding techniques anyone can follow with this video tutorial. Today i am going to share the tutorial of how to make this simple wreath from an old book. Thats when i decided i would create an easy diy book wreath with a custom sign i created years ago.

This is easy to make and i didnt make a trip to craft store. The book is a book of poems by keats, however it is falling apart and some pages are missing. Next time the library has a bunch of supah old books to recycle, im going to ask if i can have a few of them, so i can make a book page wreath. This wreath was a fun project to make with simple folding techniques turning each page. Punch what will feel like a million circles because you will need a lot of them. I love creating decor pieces out of unusual objects obviously. How to make a book page wreath celebrate every day with me. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.

So, express your spirit with tasteful designs and create book page christmas ornaments for amazing diy home decoration. I still love the romantic, shabby chic look of this book page wreath, so i created another one and filmed an updated tutorial on my channel. An easy diy craft tutorial idea for beautiful home decor that you can display all year long. You can use these to decorate wreaths, gift bags and just about anything else you can imagine. I have wanted to make a dahlia book page wreath for a while. I put a piece of parchment paper over my table, for easy clean up and to keep the hot glue from getting everywhere. Nov 14, 20 last year i made a rather large book page wreath to hang over our mantel. I enjoy making wreaths and i hope to eventually start a business making wreaths, decorating baskets and creating other handmade home decor, so this is just one of the many books i hope to purchase to help me get started. 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. This book page magnolia wreath, is perfect for your farmhouse.

This video shows a cheap and easy way to create a beautiful book page wreath using new or old books, newspaper, or any paper. 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. Book page leaves, especially those aged with patina, make beautiful, easy diy home decor. I thought about adding a sign, but i wanted something a little different. Learn how to make a book page wreath that resembles a dahlia flower. We were making them for fall but then we decided that our new wreaths were perfect for christmas. This beautiful book wreath is a great way to decorate your reading nook or library. Enter your email address to subscribe and receive notifications of new jadeflower posts by email. 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. For this pretty table display, wrap a rubber band around a votive holder and tuck in a bright marguerite daisy, then place in a small dish with water. Very artsy and perfect decoration for the book lover. Great ideas and tutorials to make fabric and paper wreaths. I promised i would share my choose to shine book page wreath tut during yesterdays post. Aug 26, 2012 i had decided that this fall i wanted to do some projects with book page leaves.