Diy bird book page wreath project thistlewood farm. This past summer, my friend melissa deming of hive resources launched the paperback version of her book, daughters of the king it was super exciting and i was honored to help her with the book launch party. Paint and mores free diy, crafts and tutorials in your inbox. I love that this rolled book page wreath makes such a big decorative impact, but it barely costs anything. I used this tutorial as a starting point, but didnt exactly follow it. How to make a dahlia book page wreath a wonderful thought. We gathered up over 30 of the best diy christmas wreath ideas to share with you today. How to make a book page wreath, and a few more book art projects im wanting to try this holiday. Book page valentines day wreath diy just that perfect piece. Easy step by step tutorial with photographs for crafting paper roses from book pages. Its like all that buildup to christmas and stockings and snowmen and family and friends and caroling and all the joys of the season. Big plans for a diy knockyoursocksoff wreath went out the window. 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. I did the book christmas tree last year with all of my old books i collect and it was so cool.
I cut the pages in half since i was using a smaller wreath base. I love that its so versatile, textured and easy to make. There are several book page wreaths out there for inspiration. Learn how to make a book page wreath that resembles a dahlia flower. Things you need to create book page valentines day wreath. Diy christmas crafts how to make a christmas ball ornament. This recycled materials craft is a great project that will produce beautiful results.
I shared my book page wreath in my fall mantel a few years ago, and a. Last year, i made a spring wreath with a cute little bird and some bunting on it. And then along comes new years bringing with it hope and resolutions and blackeyed peas and. I also love that fact that is a very cheap diy project to make. Mar 16, 2020 you could also hang this wreath alongside these cute hanging paper birds for a springtime look.
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. Remember those sites for free printable sheet music i pinned. The holidays could be so much fun and also the indoor decoration could be absolutely astonishing. Nov 14, 20 a step by step tutorial of how to make a wreath from old book pages. You could also use this technique to create a wreath using magazine pages, comic book pages, or even tissue paper or construction paper. A list of all the materials used in the above tutorial can be found. Now, i understand that you may not wish to destroy a book for a christmas decoration. Learn how to make this festive diy christmas magnolia wreath. Youtubes most watched interior designer rebecca robeson recreates an old antique book pages wreath for her home. It is an easy, beautiful and inexpensive diy project. I ended up keeping them neutral, to be used all year. All you need is a book or several, if youre using skinny paperbacks, a stapler, a foam board or wreath, and a glue gun. 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. Its been a fun two weeks of just enjoying some time with the kiddos and the hubby and taking it a bit slow.
How to make 8 snowflakes, snow crafts, and snow projects. Nov 29, 2012 interchangeable book page wreathchristmas version. I started out with the idea that these would be ornaments for my christmas tree and that id embellish them with holly berries. I have fallen in love with this old book page wreath. Jan 03, 2017 this book page magnolia wreath, is perfect for your farmhouse. Decorate your home for the holidays this year with this eyecatching easy to make christmas. Start out by tearing your book pages from your book. After fighting the diseases of celiac and fibromyalgia for over 35 years, nancys mission is to make a difference in the lives of others. Make a book page wreath in just 3 easy steps, a simple tutorial at sparkles of sunshine. I found an old book about christmas decorating that was published in the 80s and i wondered what i could do with it instead of tossing it away. Christmas decorating christmas wreath old book pages youtube. Upcycled book page wreath this image courtesy of use recycled book pages to create this sophisticated wreath for the holiday season or yearround home decor.
Fall wreaths, christmas wreaths, christmas crafts, xmas, wreath crafts, diy wreath, paper wreaths, sheet music crafts, book page wreath. There are just tons of great options for using up old book pages whether it is for everyday gift labels like these decorative old book page feathers, or this gorgeous old. Using a pencil, roll your book page from one corner to the next to make a tube. Diy mini book page wreath book page wreath, paper christmas. That wreath also had shredded paper but it was in the form of easter grass rather than a shred book pages. Mar 22, 2020 i have fallen in love with this old book page 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. Jan, 2018 easy diy book wreath with a custom sign since ive taken down our christmas decor, our front entryway just seemed bare. My version of the book page wreath satori design for living. I used 55 book pages for this wreath, so thats a good number to start with for a 9 inch wreath form. It probably took me a just over an hour to make this entire wreath while we watched a christmas movie last night.
Christmas decorating christmas wreath old book pages. Heres a book page wreath diy project made from scrapbook paper birds. How to make a book page wreath, and a few more book art projects im wanting to try this holiday season. My husband was really surprised when i told him they were made out of book pages. Christmas book page wreath diy decor creations by kara.
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. 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. Its still winter looking without looking like the holidays. Christmas book page wreath sparkles of sunshine says. How to make a book page wreath celebrate every day with me. Its that awkward time of the decorating year where you want to take down your christmas decor, but its way too early for spring. We love vintage book page projects and couldnt wait to create our diy mini book page wreath. You all should totally make a wreath from an old book but were really here to talk about wreaths.
Thats when i decided i would create an easy diy book wreath with a custom sign i created years ago. A step by step tutorial of how to make a wreath from old book pages. This video demonstrates how to make a wreath with the pages torn from an. Book page wreath tutorial book page wreath, book page. Ive been looking for the perfect book page wreath to make because i have a damaged antique book with beautiful gold leafed pages. If you have books lying around that you will never read again, put those pages to use when you make the pretty book pages wreath. Who doesnt love budget friendly elegant home decor.
Carefully tear or cut pages out of the book you are using. You will want to read my previous post on making a book page wreath for the easiest way to crumble your book pages. As an amazon associate i earn from qualifying purchases. 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. I love the look of them and i love the story behind them. Then you start rolling and gluing the pages into rolls. Ive been eyeing these great book page wreaths for a while now, and finally got around to making my own last weekend. Burlap wired ribbon about 4 feet glue gun optional. Wrap it around something round to form the ring, then bend the tips into the shape you see in the photo above. After seeing lots of pictures of them all over and loving the look of them, i decided it was time to make one. The other projects in this little vignette include my planked bookshelf you should see the before and my diy rustic mail sorter. This is a guide about making a christmas wreath with book pages.
The folds of the pieces on this wreath add depth and give it real. My husband is an art teacher and i have seen him do cool projects with book pages which then inspired to use the pages from the book to. It is time consuming, but so worth it, so you may want to start with a small wreath first. Ive been wanting to make one of these after admiring them for more than two years. I am going to frame my wreath in the dollar tree picture frame. Music crafts decorations book pages 47 ideas could also use old books.
In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page wreath for her door. Wreath from pages of a book rubys diy christmas wreath tutorial. Sometimes, thats a really good feeling, like when youre decluttering and you feel like youve simplified. This beautiful book wreath is a great way to decorate your reading nook or library. Vintage book wreaths a fun decoration for after christmas. The book is a book of poems by keats, however it is falling apart and some pages are missing. I scooped up some old books in the free box at my local library, and straw wreath forms at a local garage sale. 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. How to make a book page paper wreath the crafty blog stalker. But if youre perfectly happy with repurposing old books, this post is for you.
These easy diy wreaths will give your party guests an entrance to remember. How to make a book page wreath the shabby creek cottage. Dec, 20 upcycled book page christmas wreath this post may contain affiliate links provided for your convenience. How to make a book page wreath, and more book art ideas. Book pages can be used for any crafts and projects, but this is a perfect way to integrate them in your christmas decor. Mar 01, 2014 deck the halls is an instructional christmas wreathmaking book by a world renowned wreath designer, nancy alexander. Dec 04, 2014 how to make a book page wreath, and a few more book art projects im wanting to try this holiday season.
Today i like to show you a wreath that i made out of things you already have homebook pages. I knew it would fit in perfect with my late summer mantel. 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 was up in pennsylvania and just enjoying the time with my family. Book page wreath click for instructions if you dont have onecardstock and book pageselectronic cutter like a silhouette, or free downloadable patternsscissors and pencilscoring table and bone folder for the paper medallionshot glue gun and gluebutton. These are really stiff rods, so it takes some muscle to bend, but the wreath is very sturdy. Making a christmas wreath with book pages thriftyfun. You could also hang this wreath alongside these cute hanging paper birds for a springtime look. It would be a nice gift topper too, you could make it much larger and use it like a wreath.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. There are just tons of great options for using up old book pages whether it is for everyday gift labels like these decorative old book page feathers, or this gorgeous old book page christmas tree for christmas. It just takes a little bit of time, but i promise its not hard. Using a pencil, roll your book page from one corner to. How to make a paper wreath using pages from a vintage 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. Book christmas tree christmas tree baubles christmas holidays book tree paper christmas trees farmhouse christmas trees themed christmas trees music christmas ornaments paper trees we always try to make at least one batch of homemade christmas decorations at home every year, so we have accumulated a lot of homemade decorations. This book page magnolia wreath, is perfect for your farmhouse.
The theme is childrens story books so what better way to welcome guests than with a story book baby shower wreath that uses the actual pages from old childrens books. 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. I thought about adding a sign, but i wanted something a little different. Jun 10, 2019 how to make a paper wreath using pages from a vintage book. This recycled book page wreath tutorial was an oldie but goodie trash to treasure idea. In the world of blogging it gets so hard sometimes to come up with original and creative content.
After taking down my winter wreath, i had a bare spot on my wall. If necessity is the mother of invention, then the snow storm was the mother of finding items to repurpose into a wreath. These wreaths are so easy to make, and will definitely liven up your front door just in time for the holidays. This is a page about making a christmas wreath with book pages. The craft is inexpensive because you will only need to buy a styrofoam wreath, and possibly a book if you are having a hard time parting with one that you already have. How to make a paper wreath from book pages christmas mosaic. Nov 18, 2014 it was super exciting and i was honored to help her with the book launch party. Learn how to make your own beautiful book page wreath, plus get the details for 14 other diy christmas wreaths. Whats a girl to do my glittered book wreath project is perfect for your front door or on your mantel. Deck the halls is an instructional christmas wreathmaking book by a world renowned wreath designer, nancy alexander.
Im an avid reader and a lover of rustic chic diy so theres something about old book pages that just tugs at my heart. I did not want to spend any money, so i had to create something with materials i already had. A few of my girlfriends and i had a girls night out to make glittered vintage book wreaths. Book page wreath made in 3 easy steps sparkles of sunshine. I have wanted to make a dahlia book page wreath for a while. Diy making a music sheet wreath by zassys treasures youtube. So, express your spirit with tasteful designs and create book page christmas ornaments for amazing diy home decoration. Nov 26, 2019 these easy diy wreaths will give your party guests an entrance to remember. A beautiful and unique wreath can be created using the pages from an old book. An easy diy craft tutorial idea for beautiful home decor that you can display all year long.