An easy diy craft tutorial idea for beautiful home decor that you can display all year long. This origami old book page wreath is a great one that i just shared. Sep 28, 2019 how to make beautiful wreaths 40 handmade diy tutorials. I dont know about you, but christmas is not complete without music all of the beautiful. I first saw the tutorial that i based my wreath on at corner house. I had a damaged antique book with beautiful gold leafed pages. Ive been looking for the perfect book page wreath to make because i have a damaged antique book with beautiful gold leafed pages. Today i am going to share the tutorial of how to make this simple wreath from an old book. Learn how to roll book pages into pretty rosette flowers with this tutorial. The first book page wreath i made, i created book page cones.
Her appreciation for the classic wreath motif, in her latest book, is. Then heat up the glue gun and get started rolling up book pages. There are several book page wreaths out there for inspiration. Sigh i also made a book page wreath that you could use 4 ways.
Ive been wanting to make one of these after admiring them for more than two years. I went googly eyed when i saw it and my mouth fell openlol. How to make a dahlia book page wreath book page crafts. A step by step tutorial of how to make a wreath from old book pages.
We were making them for fall but then we decided that our new wreaths were perfect for christmas. After seeing lots of pictures of them all over and loving the look of them, i decided it was time to make one. A list of all the materials used in the above tutorial can be found. Oct 10, 20 this recycled book page wreath tutorial was an oldie but goodie trash to treasure idea. I knew it would fit in perfect with my late summer mantel. 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. Christmas decorating christmas wreath old book pages. Im an avid reader and a lover of rustic chic diy so theres something about old book pages that just tugs at my heart. Spiral rose book page wreath tutorial all things paper. How to make a book page wreath perfect for fall polka. Book page wreath tutorial book page wreath, book page. With the publication of her new book wreaths, laura gives us master level instructions on a range of floral art topics.
I am a little late to the book page wreath bandwagon but it is so worth it to be late than not at all. Please contact me if you would like to borrow any media photos, video or audio files, tutorials, or ideas from this blog. Book page wreath tutorial large book page wreath i want to do this with a little poof of burlap in the center and a little bunch of flowers nestled within that book page wreath tutorial large book page wreath for fall hang burplap banner across front that says welcome fall book page wreath tutorial large book page wreath. 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. 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. This book page magnolia wreath, is perfect for your farmhouse. Book page wreath made in 3 easy steps sparkles of sunshine. How to make a dahlia book page wreath a wonderful thought.
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. 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 wreaths have been around for quite some time and i just gave mine a little fall spin. All you need is a book or several, if youre using skinny paperbacks, a stapler, a foam board or wreath, and a glue gun. Last year, i made a spring wreath with a cute little bird and some bunting on it. Make a book page wreath in just 3 easy steps, a simple tutorial at sparkles of sunshine. 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.
This was one of my very first blog posts, so please excuse the poor photography. Ive been eyeing these great book page wreaths for a while now, and finally got around to making my own last weekend. Book page wreath tutorial large book page wreath i want to do this with a little poof of burlap in the center and a little bunch of flowers nestled within that see more. The book is a book of poems by keats, however it is falling apart and some pages are missing. I chose to give my wreath a grateful theme making it perfect for thanksgiving or fall. Learn how to make a book page wreath that resembles a dahlia flower. How to make a book page paper wreath the crafty blog stalker. This recycled book page wreath tutorial was an oldie but goodie trash to treasure idea. Stand back and admire your new romantic book page wreath. Book page rose wreath directions for book paper rose zeitung blumenyard decor, bumble bee, recycled art yard decor, bumble bee, recycled artpaperpom. This one is so easy yall, just fold paper and glue. All images and tutorials on this blog are ed material. Indeed, the author is a wellknown international lecturer and editor on floral design and her unique garden style has become her signature brand.
Jun 10, 2019 this project was one of the ufos unfinished objects that i had started and then was stashed away. 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 then cut the circle into the spiral, leaving a tab at the end. If you have some unwanted books piled up in the corner, and dont mind tearing them, these projects are for you. Last year i made a rather large book page wreath to hang over our mantel.
I love using up something that would otherwise be trash, and this is a great example of how you can turn trash to treasure in no time. Now take lots of glue and choose one or more of these tutorials and get. Directions i started with taking a damp tea bag and lightly rubbing the sides of the book. The folds of the pieces on this wreath add depth and give it real.
Im so pleased to be sharing a new book from talented wreath creator, melissa skidmore, with you today. Vintage book page wreath tutorial what meegan makes. This book page paper wreath tutorial is the first diy home decor item ive made this spring and it is a dollar store craft. If the pages are thin, may be best to use two pages at a time. Today i am going to share a tutorial for a wreath i have been wanting to make for some time. Book pages wreaths revisited love all the different stuff bloggers are doing with old book pages these days. Theyre big, colorful, and a pretty decoration for the holidays or anytime, depending on your choice of. Thats when i decided i would create an easy diy book wreath with a custom sign i created years ago. How to make a paper wreath using pages from a vintage book. I have wanted to make a dahlia book page wreath for a while. 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. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
It was super exciting and i was honored to help her with the book launch party. 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. For this heart shaped, fluffy book page wreath, youll need. Nov 26, 2012 recently licia politis showed us how to make a rolled book page wreath with paper cones. Diy embroidery hoop wreath i have a simple tutorial and easy project for you all to make. I have seen many book page wreaths and yours is the. Make this rustic old book page wreath with adorable red button accents as a fun addition to your front door for any season of the year. 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. Im also a huge lover of this adorable nautical summer wreath, and the always fun floral wreath tutorials.
Nonna took the idea and ran with it as she so effortlessly does and created a few new styles of book page wreaths. 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. Cheap decorating ideas, diy projects january 2, 2017. Your non blog obsessive real life friends will be so wowed. Youtubes most watched interior designer rebecca robeson recreates an old antique book pages wreath. Im sure you have all seen the book page wreath phenomenon that has been blowing up the blogosphere, but i decided to jump in on the action. Book page wreath tutorial how to make a book page wreath. Book page wreath tutorial this post may contain affiliate links. I have been wanting to make one of these upcycled book page wreaths ever since i found lindsays blog. I have had many requests for the instructions but alas, i have not been able to find the website i read it on. Though you may be among the ones who hate cutting up books then you can just use some newspaper instead.
Its been a fun two weeks of just enjoying some time with the kiddos and the hubby and taking it a bit slow. But if youre perfectly happy with repurposing old books, this post is for you. When i very first started this book page paper wreath i didnt love it, so my passion for finishing it, quickly vanished. Theyre big, colorful, and a pretty decoration for the holidays or anytime, depending on your choice of accessories. Its been a fun two weeks of just enjoying some time with the kiddos and the hubby and taking it. How to make a book page wreath the shabby creek cottage. It was about 20 years old but the pages didnt look old enough for the look. Make sure to read until the end of the post for a chance to win a copy for yourself. This wreath was so easy to make, i dont even think it took an entire afternoon to make it. Book page leaves, especially those aged with patina, make beautiful, easy diy home decor. Glue page rolls closed and then glue the page rolls to the wreath form. My friend brought the pine cones and i had the old books. You could also use this technique to create a wreath using magazine pages, comic book pages, or even tissue paper or construction paper.
My version of the book page wreath satori design for living. I love the look of them and i love the story behind them. Mar 22, 2020 if you want more fun wreaths to make, i have you covered. My mom gave it to me when i told her i wanted to put book pages on the floor of our classroom. Nov 14, 20 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. This is an easy tutorial on how to make a diy book wreath with a custom sign. So easy to create your own style with this wreath that is great. 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.
This one now lives in my dissertationharry potter room which is still being assembled and i love it. I didnt think the book would consist of 95% of the wreaths made with food. Oh angie my dear friend, this is the book page wreath that tops all other book page wreaths. Then i cut a wreath form out of it and spray painted it brown. That wreath also had shredded paper but it was in the form of easter grass rather than a shred book pages. After taking down my winter wreath, i had a bare spot on my wall. Well read wreath book page wreath deja vue designs. Making paper or book page roses and wreath blogger. How to make beautiful wreaths 40 handmade diy tutorials. I recently came across this wreath and decided it was time to complete it and im so glad that i did. Wreaths that make you smile celebrate your everyday. Circle punch optional paper scoring tool to make the rosette.
Book page wreath tutorial book page crafts, book wreath. Its the new trend for wreaths, and you can just imagine the. 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. I put this togher a while ago when i was still sicko and blah and feeling too tired. I have fallen in love with this old book page wreath. Easy to make romantic sheet music decorating projects diy vintage decor ideas used a pizza box for the base circle. Book page wreath tutorial book page wreath, wreath. 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. Old book crafts book page crafts newspaper crafts book page art book pages holiday crafts christmas wreaths christmas crafts christmas ornaments. Continue to glue page rolls all around the inside and outside of the wreath. This wreath tutorial will show you how to use artificial eucalyptus and silk flowers to create a decoration you can update throughout the year. You will also fall in love with this old book page rose wreath, and this rustic old book page wreath. Im not one to copy a design but i was completely in love with it. Old book art old book crafts book page crafts book page art books art book pages diy old books paper crafts book folding patterns free templates.
I scooped up some old books in the free box at my local library, and straw wreath forms at a local garage sale. Book pages wreaths revisited ajs trash2treasure blog. Dec 04, 2012 today i am going to share a tutorial for a wreath i have been wanting to make for some time. Then i shared it in our wood frame gallery wall, and a lot of other people asked where they could find the tutorial. 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. I was so excited until i opened it and starting reading and looking at the pictures.
This diy book page wreath is a great accent to any room, and you can repurpose a discarded book. Last week i showed you how i incorporated this wreath into my magical. For this craft, we chose the handy arrow tr400ws glue. This table is essential for securing the rosette to itself and the wreath form. In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page wreath for her door. I also love that fact that is a very cheap diy project to make. 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. The heartshaped wreath is a nice touch for valentines day. 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. Follow this simple diy and learn how to make a wreath for your door.
This beautiful book wreath is a great way to decorate your reading nook or library. I defintely want to redo my infinity scarf video tutorial as well as make a video on how to make these baby slippers. Today it is time for making wreaths out of book pages. I shared my book page wreath in my fall mantel a few years ago, and a few people asked where they could find the tutorial for it. How to make a book page wreath, and more book art ideas. Tie a bow at the top of the ribbon and hang your beautiful wreath. Book page wreath tutorial book page crafts, book page. I made a fall book page wreath and the tutorial is at the end of the post. This vintage book page wreath tutorial is quite different from the others.
You could easily switch out the scrapbook paper you use on the wreath to make a book page wreath for any holiday or season how cute would this be for easter. But mine is extra christmasey because it is made with music pages. 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. As you might be able to tell, i love book page crafts. Fall wreaths, christmas wreaths, christmas crafts, xmas, wreath crafts, diy wreath, paper wreaths, sheet music crafts, book page wreath.
Mar 28, 20 oh angie my dear friend, this is the book page wreath that tops all other book page wreaths. Jan 03, 2017 this book page magnolia wreath, is perfect for your farmhouse. It is an easy, beautiful and inexpensive diy project. How to make book page flower wreath a step by step guide to making book page flowers into a wreath. This tutorial shows how i created a wreath with only household items.