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