This beautiful book wreath is a great way to decorate your reading nook or library. These are really stiff rods, so it takes some muscle to bend, but the wreath is very sturdy. I left my hubby feeling very empowered yesterday after he finished putting together my picture ledges for the living room pictures and instructions to come. Of all the projects ive done, im pretty sure the book page wreath is my favorite. 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. After seeing lots of pictures of them all over and loving the look of them, i decided it was time to make one. I was definitely feeling inspired after yesterdays post on 10 ways to decorate with book pages, so i decided to jump right into making my very own book page wreath and i am crazy about how it turned out if you all remember, a few weeks ago i revealed my first fall wreath of the year and i definitely liked it but i was pretty honest about my feelings toward it.
Today i am going to share the tutorial of how to make this simple wreath from an old book 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. My version of the book page wreath satori design for living. It will go with farmhouse style wreaths or as a christmas wreath. It was super exciting and i was honored to help her with the book launch party. I promised i would share my choose to shine book page wreath tut during yesterdays post. Dec 22, 2014 make your wreath personal about the things you love. I dont know about you, but christmas is not complete without music all of the beautiful. Craft project leahdawnwilliams october 10, 2011 stumbleupon this craft over. 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. This past summer, my friend melissa deming of hive resources launched the paperback version of her book, daughters of the king. 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. Book page wreath book page wreath, book wreath, old book.
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. Sharing a fun easy farmhouse book page flower embroidery hoop wreath you can make in one afternoon to add some farmhouse charm to your home. Book page wreaths have been all the rage for awhile around blogland. But mine is extra christmasey because it is made with music pages. Dec 04, 2012 today i am going to share a tutorial for a wreath i have been wanting to make for some time. I just think its such a creative use of materials, and a stunning result to boot. 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. The book is a book of poems by keats, however it is falling apart and some pages are missing. How to make a book page paper wreath the crafty blog stalker. 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.
Cheap decorating ideas, diy projects january 2, 2017. I chose to mist each page with gold on one side and silver on the other. There are several book page wreaths out there for inspiration. Since many of the book pages have black and white pictures on them the variegation in. Make your wreath personal about the things you love. Aug 26, 2012 i had decided that this fall i wanted to do some projects with book page leaves. All you need is a book or several, if youre using skinny paperbacks, a stapler, a foam board or wreath, and a. This is it, the mother of all wreath link up parties. I was up in pennsylvania and just enjoying the time with my family. How to make a book page wreath celebrate every day with me. My mother says that my daughter and i devour books. But if youre perfectly happy with repurposing old books, this post is for you. Its been a fun two weeks of just enjoying some time with the kiddos and the hubby and taking it a bit slow. Well read wreath book page wreath deja vue designs.
Everybody has already posted how to make a book page wr eath all over blogworld, but im in a creative slump, so i thought id just do something anything just to get my juices flowing again. Jan 24, 2011 394 pages rolled book page wreath january 24, 2011 24 comments 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. A book page wreath is a great way to use old books. Im an avid reader and a lover of rustic chic diy so theres something about old book pages that just tugs at my heart.
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. Learn how to make a book page wreath that resembles a dahlia flower. Color washed book page wreath made with old book pagesyou can find old book pages and more on our website. Oct 25, 2010 of all the projects ive done, im pretty sure the book page wreath is my favorite. I am back with another post in our a homemade christmas series. I also wanted my wreath to look a bit aged instead of bright white, so i picked up a 1952 baptist hymnal from a local antique store. 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. Tear out pages from your book as cleanly as possible and lay them out flat. That wreath also had shredded paper but it was in the form of easter grass rather than a shred book 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.
I am a little late to the book page wreath bandwagon but it is so worth it to be late than not at all. They were actually easy to make once i nailed down the detailswhich was nice since i. Book page wreath made in 3 easy steps sparkles of sunshine. This diy book page wreath is a great accent to any room, and you can repurpose a discarded book. This book page paper wreath tutorial is the first diy home decor item ive made this spring and it is a dollar store craft. I want to make one for my mom and i using my grandmas old sheet music. How to make a book page wreath, and more book art ideas. Unfortunately, i dont have endless amounts of storage space to store wreaths. How to make a book page wreath the shabby creek cottage. Jul 31, 2011 i left my hubby feeling very empowered yesterday after he finished putting together my picture ledges for the living room pictures and instructions to come. Since many of the book pages have black and white pictures on them the variegation in color is amazing. This book page magnolia wreath, is perfect for your farmhouse.
Sep 23, 20 love love the ribbon and of course the entire wreath i tried to make one of these but the black and white pages do not really match jewel toned decor id love to know how to age them, with a more old brownish color to the page opposed to the white but without blanking out the words any suggestions. I love the look of them and i love the story behind them. Dec 09, 2015 how to assemble your book page wreath. 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. If you choose, this would be a good time to lightly mist them with spray paint on either or both sides and add glitter. Book page wreath book page wreath, book wreath, old book crafts. Book pages wreaths revisited ajs trash2treasure blog. How to make a dahlia book page wreath a wonderful thought. This video shows a cheap and easy way to create a beautiful book page wreath using new or old books, newspaper, or any paper. Make a book page wreath in just 3 easy steps, a simple tutorial at sparkles of sunshine. Recycled paper wreath, make with old sheet music of xmas carols, tea stained and. Dec 04, 2014 how to make a book page wreath, and more book art ideas. Dec 03, 2010 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.
When the wreath was wrapped i just pinned the burlap in place. Well read wreath book page wreath september 23, 20 by tammy 69 comments. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading learn to make deco mesh wreaths. 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. I also really like the gallery shelves in the final picture. 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. In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page wreath for her door. With halloween just around the corner, i decided it was high time i came up with an appropriate halloween embellishment for it. 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. My hymnal was 500 pages and i used almost the entire book. I also love that fact that is a very cheap diy project to make. In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page. Stephanie at under the table and dreaming posted her wreath and tutorial too. 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.
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. Ive been eyeing these great book page wreaths for a while now. When i very first started this book page paper wreath i didnt love it, so my passion for finishing it, quickly vanished. 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. I first took strips of burlap and wrapped the whole wreath. 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. Last year i made a rather large book page wreath to hang over our mantel. The possibilities for how to use this book page wreath are endless. I knew it would fit in perfect with my late summer mantel. Learn how to make your own beautiful book page wreath, plus get the details for 14 other diy christmas wreaths. Sep 04, 2011 this is it, the mother of all wreath link up parties. Learn to make deco mesh wreaths kindle edition by arts. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
Its been a fun two weeks of just enjoying some time with the kiddos and the hubby and taking it. Color washed book page wreath made with old book pages color washed book page wreath easy and very sophisticated looking. So without bending the rules too much i thought why not blend the two seasons and came up with a farmhouse book page flower embroidery hoop wreath to share with you. Last year, i made a spring wreath with a cute little bird and some bunting on it. 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. Nov 18, 2014 it was super exciting and i was honored to help her with the book launch party. Wrap it around something round to form the ring, then bend the tips into the shape you see in the photo above. 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. Jan, 2018 i did not want to spend any money, so i had to create something with materials i already had. I think this wreath is absolutely gorgeous and i cant believe at one point i didnt like it. Learn to make deco mesh wreaths kindle edition by arts, leisure. Ive been wanting to make one of these after admiring them for more than two years. 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.
I reused a flat cardboard piece to make the wreath base. Following the same procedure used for my book page wreath, i turned this not so nice reply. Remember the interchangeable book page wreath i shared back in april. I have wanted to make a dahlia book page wreath for a while. I scooped up some old books in the free box at my local library, and straw wreath forms at a local garage sale. This halloween book page wreath is quick, easy, and can be made to match any halloween decor. This wreath turned out lovely, but i seriously hated every minute of it. Interchangeable book page wreath the center of this wreath can be easily switched out for different seasons and holidays. A step by step tutorial of how to make a wreath from old book pages. When the last harry potter book came out, i reserved a copy, so that i could get it right away. After taking down my winter wreath, i had a bare spot on my wall. 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.
Nonna took the idea and ran with it as she so effortlessly does and created a few new styles of book page wreaths. I did not want to spend any money, so i had to create something with materials i already had. You could also use this technique to create a wreath using magazine pages, comic book pages, or even tissue paper or construction paper. Christmas, diy, fall, gift, how to, our projects 8 comments. After book page wreaths, yarn wrapped ones seem to be the most popular. Hundreds of beautiful wreaths to make from natural materials ellen spector platt on. You will need a ton of pages, so make sure you get a very long book or two books just to be safe. Book page wreath tutorial how to make a book page wreath. I also finished up the worst project i have ever startedthe bane of my existencemy rosette bookpage wreath. I wanted to make a yarn wrapped wreath and embellish it with some paper flowers.
Ive been looking for the perfect book page wreath to make because i have a damaged antique book with beautiful gold leafed pages. Thats when i decided i would create an easy diy book wreath with a custom sign i created years ago. I was honored to help her with the book launch party. This recycled book page wreath tutorial was an oldie but goodie trash to treasure idea.
Book page wreath i had decided that this fall i wanted to do some projects with book page leaves. An easy diy craft tutorial idea for beautiful home decor that you can display all year long. All you need is a book or several, if youre using skinny paperbacks, a stapler, a foam board or wreath, and a glue gun. Instructions for making wreaths include those with fresh and dried flowers, herbs and spices, and edible materials.
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. Thats a fairly accurate descriptions of how we live in our book life. How to make a paper wreath using pages from a vintage book. In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page wreath for her. So easy to create your own style with this wreath that is great. I recently came across this wreath and decided it was time to complete it and im so glad that i did. 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. Please note that this post contains affiliate links.
Apr 26, 2012 interchangeable book page wreath the center of this wreath can be easily switched out for different seasons and holidays. How about using a red tint with a gold ribbon for winter holidays. It is an easy, beautiful and inexpensive diy project. Jan 03, 2017 this book page magnolia wreath, is perfect for your farmhouse. Ive been eyeing these great book page wreaths for a while now, and finally got around to making my own last weekend. And there you have a fun farmhouse book page embroidery hoop. Sep 20, 2017 you see this month its all about diy fall projects but we are moving into spring here in australia.
I thought about adding a sign, but i wanted something a little different. 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. How to make a book page wreath, and a few more book art projects im wanting to try this holiday season. I had a straw wreath that i pulled the moss off of and recycled for this project.
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