You can use an old book you have around already or. Instead of letting all that paper go to waste, repurpose it into a unique diy christmas decoration. Upcycled book page christmas wreath using a pencil, roll your book page from one corner to the next to make a tube. How to make a book page garland book page garland, old book. So easy to create your own style with this wreath that is great. Jan 30, 2020 we brought it home and turned into a beautiful, romantic wreath. Just wish i woulda thought of it first before wasting time on my other two ideas. How to make a christmas wreath watch other robeson design.
In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page wreath for her door. This beautiful book wreath is a great way to decorate your reading nook or library. It will look beautiful on your door year round, but with a quick change of ribbons, you can make it a special holiday wreath. Then you start rolling and gluing the pages into rolls. Interchangeable book page wreath christmas version. All the above highlighted links are to the actual tutorial which, i found out, is not always easy to locate. Finally in december, in the middle of watching a christmas movie marathon on hallmark channel, i made an intentional point to sit down and make a book page wreath. How to make a book page wreath, and more book art ideas. How to make a book page paper wreath the crafty blog stalker.
How to make a book page paper wreath begin by punching lots of scallop circles out of the pages of the book. We started with an old book that my friend samantha purchased at a thrift store. Today, i cant wait to share my latest crafty fall project. Mar 01, 2014 deck the halls is an instructional christmas wreathmaking book by a world renowned wreath designer, nancy alexander. Book page christmas ornaments 22 upcycled ideas to make posted by. I started out with the idea that these would be ornaments for my christmas tree and that id embellish them with holly berries. Jan 03, 2017 this book page magnolia wreath, is perfect for your farmhouse. Dec 04, 2014 how to make a book page wreath, and a few more book art projects im wanting to try this holiday season. Book page wreath click for instructions if you dont have.
Adorable paper xmas star, diy door wreaths made of rolled book pages, vintage book page garlands and many more upcycled book page christmas ornaments will make your holiday unforgettable. After fighting the diseases of celiac and fibromyalgia for over 35 years, nancys mission is to make a difference in the lives of others. Another idea would be to use old sheet music or use one with whitewhite pages for a snow themed vintage book wreath. Jan, 2018 thats when i decided i would create an easy diy book wreath with a custom sign i created years ago.
How to make a christmas tree with folded book pages. Christmas decorating christmas wreath old book pages. Click here for this christmas craft project if you have old books lying around that you will never, ever read, why not make something of them with these 14 book craft ideas for christmas. If you want more fun wreaths to make, i have you covered. Jan 16, 2018 with valentines day on its way and a fun new blog hop, i decided to take a peek at my valentines day board and see what goodies ive pinned and make something. My version of the book page wreath satori design for living. Its been a fun two weeks of just enjoying some time with the kiddos and the hubby and taking it a bit slow. Ive been looking for the perfect book page wreath to make because i have a damaged antique book with beautiful gold leafed pages. Pages with edges that are beginning to yellow look especially nice when rolled due to the color variation.
Make use of an old, forgotten book by crafting the rolled book page wreath. Learn how to make a book page wreath that resembles a dahlia flower. Dollar tree valentines decor couldnt look any betterdont you think so. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. I am including the instructions in case youd like to make your own. Deck the halls is an instructional christmas wreath making book by a world renowned wreath designer, nancy alexander. A list of all the materials used in the above tutorial can be found on my diy blog. Book page wreath made in 3 easy steps sparkles of sunshine. Making a christmas wreath with book pages thriftyfun. How to make a book page wreath, and a few more book art projects im wanting to try this. Susan oconnor book pages can be used for any crafts and projects, but this is a perfect way to integrate them in your christmas decor.
Melissa has just released a book sharing her wreath making skills. Punch what will feel like a million circles because you will need a lot of them. You will also fall in love with this old book page rose wreath, and this rustic old book page wreath. 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. Mar 16, 2020 i am absolutely in love with this origami old book page wreath. When i first decided on this project i thought i would make a full book page wreath. How to make book page flower wreath a step by step guide to making book page flowers into a wreath.
It was about 20 years old but the pages didnt look old enough for the look. 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. Once its all rolled up, slightly loosen the roll so you can slide the pencil out. How i made my vintage book wreath with glitter of course. 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. Nov 23, 2015 what can you make with a wreath form, an old book, some berries and glue. Wrap it around something round to form the ring, then bend the tips into the shape you see in the photo above. Christmas decorating christmas wreath old book pages duration. Dec 04, 2012 today i am going to share a tutorial for a wreath i have been wanting to make for some time.
I have used this vintage book to make the magnolia wreath, mini book page wreath, spring book page art, and oversized gift wrap name cutouts. Decorate a basic twig wreath with berry branches, a burlap ribbon bow, live greens, and a faux animal feather for a similar, natureinspired christmas wreath. I also love that fact that is a very cheap diy project to make. Youtubes most watched interior designer rebecca robeson recreates an old antique book pages wreath for her home. It probably took me a just over an hour to make this entire wreath while we watched a christmas movie last night. This simple technique for a twig wreath shows you how to make christmas wreaths that dont require a lot of expensive materials or time. How to make a book page wreath diy christmas crafts to. It was actually the most simple to make, and i liked it the best. 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.
I did the book christmas tree last year with all of my. More unique and untraditional ways of decoration here. Suffice it to say that this book has served me very well. I knew it would fit in perfect with my late summer mantel. Its that awkward time of the decorating year where you want to take down your christmas decor, but its way too early for spring. Each scallop circle will need to be scrunched and attached to the wreath form. How to make a book page wreath celebrate every day with me. One book was found on top of a trash can filled recyclable materials. Christmas decorations and christmas decorating you can make yourself. How to make a rolled book page 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.
These non slip easy sew ribbon bookmarks are fun to make, and stretch to fit your book. The first step is to cut up the pages of your book into squares. In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page. Ive been wanting to make one of these after admiring them for more than two years. Allow yourself to get creative and design different color schemes for the centerpiece. Yearround wreaths, swags, and other decorations to make with seasonal branches harampolis, alethea, rizzo, jill on. How to make a book page wreath the shabby creek cottage. Book page valentines day wreath diy just that perfect piece. The cover was torn and it was a rather trashy book, so no harm done.
Mar 22, 2020 i have fallen in love with this old book page wreath. Make a book page wreath in just 3 easy steps, a simple tutorial at sparkles of sunshine. I have wanted to make a dahlia book page wreath for a while. X 2 then, crumble them around a pen or a marker to give it the ruffled look.
This origami old book page wreath is a great one that i just shared. Nov 29, 2012 it was actually the most simple to make, and i liked it the best. Check both sides of your page to plan how much print you want showing once you roll your page up. How to make a dahlia book page wreath a wonderful thought. I love creating decor pieces out of unusual objects obviously. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. I dont know about you, but christmas is not complete without music all of the beautiful. This is a page about making a christmas wreath with book pages. 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. Book page rose wreath directions for book paper rose zeitung blumenyard decor, bumble bee, recycled art yard decor, bumble bee, recycled artpaperpom. How to make a paper wreath from book pages christmas mosaic. Ive been wanting to make a book page wreath for awhile, and i figured now was the perfect time. It is an easy, beautiful and inexpensive diy project. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our.
How to make a dahlia book page wreath book page wreath. Christmas decorating christmas wreath old book pages youtube. 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. Robeson recreates an old antique book pages wreath for her home. 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. 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. But mine is extra christmasey because it is made with music pages. Its been a fun two weeks of just enjoying some time with the kiddos and the hubby and taking it. How to make a dahlia book page wreath a wonderful thought famous last words learn how to make a book page wreath that resembles a dahlia flower. Carefully tear or cut pages out of the book you are using. This wreath is rustic, easy to make, and so versatile. In the spirit of recycling used and unwanted items, here is a tutorial of how to make a paper wreath from book pages. Start by rolling each book page on a diagonal and hot glue the bottom corner to the roll.
Let me show you today with this fun project, a christmas book page wreath to add to your holiday decor this season. Next, remove the inner circle of the mason jar lid, you only need the outer ring. So happy to be stopping by again from making it in the mountains, where i blog about our journey to renovate our first fixer upper to create the farmhouse of our dreams. Decorate your home for the holidays this year with this eyecatching easy to make christmas book page wreath.
You know i love a bargain, and this holiday wreath was no exception. Sep 16, 2011 this video demonstrates how to make a wreath with the pages torn from an old book. Nov 18, 2014 it was super exciting and i was honored to help her with the book launch party. Nov 14, 20 last year i made a rather large book page wreath to hang over our mantel. The book is a book of poems by keats, however it is falling apart and some pages are missing. I recently came across this wreath and decided it was time to complete it and im so glad that i did. Licia upcycled an old frame by spray painting it deep purple and then painted a purple bird on a book page as the central motif. 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. Use recycled book pages to create this sophisticated wreath for the holiday season or yearround home decor. This style is so different, youll have a oneofakind door decoration that your neighbors definitely wont have. Join me as i make a farmhouse book page heart wreath inspired by the diy mommy.
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. Heres an oval wreath that would look great all year long. From the authors of the widely popular flower recipe book,and in the same successful format, the wreath recipe book provides 100 recipes to make with flowering and leafy branches. This year, ive been making christmas trees by folding the pages of old books and magazines. Using a pencil, roll your book page from one corner to the next to make a tube. 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 pages werent whitewhite which is exactly what we were wanting. 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. Thats when i decided i would create an easy diy book wreath with a custom sign i created years ago. I just think its such a creative use of materials, and a stunning result to boot. I used a foam board instead of a wreath as my foundation. Nov 24, 2012 christmas decorating christmas wreath old book pages. This pretty diy book page garland tutorial was so inexpensive and easy to create and i love that itll look so cute all year round. Straw wreath form old books some people feel like its almost sacrilegious to destroy. In my opinion, the photos dont do a good job of capturing the texture, colour and texture of this book page wreath. Allow yourself to get creative and design different color schemes. Now, i understand that you may not wish to destroy a book for a christmas decoration.
I am absolutely in love with this origami old book page wreath. When it came time to actually start gluing, i was really intimidated. Learn how to make beautiful wreaths for every season. Dec 09, 2015 how to assemble your book page wreath. Perfect farmhouse style on the small budget framed wreath. 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. How to make a dahlia book page wreath a wonderful thought see more. It was super exciting and i was honored to help her with the book launch party. Apr 11, 2014 then i made a plan to create a book page wreath for my home. 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. Folding paper into shapes is such a great way to turn something drab to fab. Today i am going to share the tutorial of how to make this simple wreath from an old book. I think this wreath is absolutely gorgeous and i cant believe at one point i didnt like it. 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. Last year i made a rather large book page wreath to hang over our mantel. After seeing lots of pictures of them all over and loving the look of them, i decided it was time to make one. Shabby chic farmhouse book page valentines day wreath dollar tree craft in my opinion, the photos dont do a good job of capturing the texture, colour and texture of this book page wreath. This is why the paper cutter makes it easier, you can whip through these squares pretty quick. There are several book page wreaths out there for inspiration.
With valentines day on its way and a fun new blog hop, i decided to take a peek at my valentines day board and see what goodies ive pinned and make something. I was up in pennsylvania and just enjoying the time with my family. How to make your own christmas wreath vintage book paper decorations duration. A typical soft cover book of at least 200 pages makes a. I started by rolling a rubbermaid containers worth of paper cones while watching parenthood.
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