That wreath also had shredded paper but it was in the form of easter grass rather than a shred book pages. Old book crafts book page crafts book page art book pages folded book art paper book book folding paper folding diy paper the cool thing about this paper art wreath is that you can dress it up a little all through the year so that it reflects the current holiday or season. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. How to make a book page paper wreath the crafty blog stalker. Christmas decorating christmas wreath old book pages. I love the vintage style of this christmas book page wreath, dont you. Great craft for wreaths or gift wrap embellishments.
I scooped up some old books in the free box at my local library, and straw wreath forms at a local garage sale. How to make a book page wreath, and more book art ideas. It was one of my alltime favorite quilling projects. I love the look of them and i love the story behind them. You could also use this technique to create a wreath using magazine pages, comic book pages, or even tissue paper or construction paper. It takes approximately 120 rolled paper roses to make a stunning rose wreath.
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. Nov 14, 20 last year i made a rather large book page wreath to hang over our mantel. Make diy christmas decorations to brighten your home and welcome holiday guests. Kids can join in by gluing pieces of tissue paper or green paper napkins. There are several book page wreaths out there for inspiration. The process is simple enough for even the youngest children to handle, and the results are always beautiful. Homemade wreaths are really fun for toddlers and preschoolers to make. Start with hurricane glass, a candle base and a pillar candle. Ingenious and crafty ways of turning paper into stylish wreaths. In fact, you just outline a wooden monogram piece with pine cones, and then hang with a pretty ribbon. Ive been looking for the perfect book page wreath to make because i have a damaged antique book with beautiful gold leafed pages. Youd the surprised how beautiful and longlasting a paper wreath can be. I live a busy life but i try to post at least one or two videos per week. The folds of the pieces on this wreath add depth and give it real.
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. Attach the paintchip eggs to a 12x12inch piece of scrapbook paper with adhesive foam dots. For this pretty table display, wrap a rubber band around a votive holder and tuck in a. So, last weekend when i was at my inlaws after thanksgiving, we did some shopping at a few resource type stores. An easy diy craft tutorial idea for beautiful home decor that you can display all year long. Nov 23, 2015 what can you make with a wreath form, an old book, some berries and glue. Last year, i made a spring wreath with a cute little bird and some bunting on it.
Get your home in the holiday spirit with one of these easy diy christmas wreaths that will last you for decades of christmases to come. After seeing lots of pictures of them all over and loving the look of them, i decided it was time to make one. I knew it would fit in perfect with my late summer mantel. 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. Dont toss old books when you decide to get a kindle or a nook, you can make fun crafts from them, to give as gifts or to decorate your home. When it came time to actually start gluing, i was really intimidated. This recycled book page wreath tutorial was an oldie but goodie trash to treasure idea. Pick any one of these fabulous tutorials and learn how to make a wreath. How to make your own christmas wreath vintage book paper. Christmas craft ideas for kids, like this paper tube diy christmas wreath, are fantastic ways to keep your kids occupied when the weather is bad. So, last weekend when i was at my inlaws after thanksgiving, we did some shopping at a. Scrunched book paper wreath wreaths jessica joaquin. How to make a dahlia book page wreath a wonderful thought.
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. I designed this paper wreath a few years ago and decided it was time for an update with pastels and gold. More unique and untraditional ways of decoration here. Well, thanks to these diy christmas wreath ideas, you can. I think i will do this for a christmas wreath with an old book of carols from the thrift store. Paper cone christmas wreath how to paper wreath tutorialpaper wreath tutorial diy christmas decorations paper wreath ideas for 2019 i received my festive flurry ornament kit and put all 10 snowflakes together. 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 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 started out with the idea that these would be ornaments for my christmas tree and that id embellish them with holly berries. Deck the halls is an instructional christmas wreath making book by a world renowned wreath designer, nancy alexander. Diy christmas wreaths are the perfect way to welcome guests in from the cold before they even step foot in your home. 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.
Ive been eyeing these great book page wreaths for a while now, and finally got around to making my own last weekend. My version of the book page wreath satori design for living. Book pages can be used for any crafts and projects, but this is a perfect way to integrate them in your christmas decor. Dec 15, 2011 grapevine wreaths are among the most popular types.
Some time back, we shared this paper flower ball decoration. Ingenious and crafty ways of turning paper into stylish. Grapevine wreaths are among the most popular types. Were always amazed at the kinds of things creative types can come up with using just a few sheets of colored paper and little imagination. Im feeling festive and will be doing something new every day on. I also really like the gallery shelves in the final picture. 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. Apr 11, 2014 then i made a plan to create a book page wreath for my home. This beautiful book wreath is a great way to decorate your reading nook or library. I also love that fact that is a very cheap diy project to make.
Nov 26, 2019 get your home in the holiday spirit with one of these easy diy christmas wreaths that will last you for decades of christmases to come. Let me show you today with this fun project, a christmas book page wreath to add to your holiday decor this season. The pages need to be big enough to cut out a 4 x 4inch square. Making your own amazing wall art has never been easier these diy paper dahlia wreaths are just the thing to brighten up any rooms of the home. If you want another great option for valentines day, then you can make this simple paper heart garland, this glittery hearts wreath, or this nosew fabric valentine wreath. This one is so easy yall, just fold paper and glue. Today i am going to share the tutorial of how to make this simple wreath from an old book. I started by rolling a rubbermaid containers worth of paper cones while watching parenthood. Diy making a music sheet wreath by zassys treasures youtube. The combination of old book pages, some simple decorative artificial roses, and this gorgeous wreath became reality. Frame the paper and hang for an easy easter decoration. I love them and these rustic paper butterflies using old book pages. 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. Nov 30, 2012 changing things up on this lovely november friday.
This book page paper wreath tutorial is the first diy home decor item ive made this spring and it is a dollar store craft. Get in the holiday spirits with these easy christmas crafts and other indoor projects. I cut the pages in half since i was using a smaller wreath base. I used a foam board instead of a wreath as my foundation. Old book the older the better as the pages will be more yellow and it will give a vintage look to your wreath. Christmas decorating christmas wreath old book pages robeson design kinwoven. Christmas tree mixed media requested redo duration. Christmas decorating christmas wreath old book pages duration. Heres a book page wreath diy project made from scrapbook paper birds. After fighting the diseases of celiac and fibromyalgia for over 35 years, nancys mission is to make a difference in the lives of others. Jan 16, 2020 heres a book page wreath diy project made from scrapbook paper birds. How to make a paper wreath using pages from a vintage book.
This means i may get a few cents to help pay for this blog if you order but it wont cost you a. But there are also paper wreaths, an option rarely explored. Paper wreath paper wreath diy, paper wreath, small wreaths. This video demonstrates how to make a wreath with the pages torn from an. This is a guide about making a christmas wreath with book pages.
The wreath is easy to make with materials you already have around the house or in your craft stash. This project was one of the ufos unfinished objects that i had started and then was stashed away. It might surprise you just how many types of crafts you can. A step by step tutorial of how to make a wreath from old book pages. So cute to add to the window or on a wall next to this wreath. Im an avid reader and a lover of rustic chic diy so theres something about old book pages that just tugs at my heart. 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.
This wreath, for example, was diy ed with scrapbook paper. We therefore, bring you a unique collection of paper wreaths that you should. Sometimes, thats a really good feeling, like when youre decluttering and you feel like youve simplified. I had planned to add them to some of my christmas gifts but then i saw a wreath shared by mary costello and knew i had to. Useful and easy diy for decorating parties or christmas. Dont worry, the author of the tutorial includes a free svg file for download to cut these lovelies with your silhouette machine. This is a tutorial showing you how to make a beautiful christmas decoration. It is time consuming, but so worth it, so you may want to start with a small wreath first. Making a christmas wreath with book pages thriftyfun. Decorative vintage paper wreath book crafts, book page. How to make a book page wreath the shabby creek cottage.
This recycled book paper flower wreath is a craft that would work well as an earth day craft for children. Since launching her handcrafted lifestyle site with her first paper rose in 20, lia and her team have developed thousands of original diy templates, svg cut files, and tutorials to empower others who want to learn, make, and create. It is made of 2629 paper flowers of two different sizes. Diy bird book page wreath project thistlewood farm. 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. Its like all that buildup to christmas and stockings and snowmen and family and friends and caroling and all the joys of the season. So many great ways to use up what would have been trash. Origami paper diy paper paper crafts diy crafts wreath crafts diy wreath paper wreaths outside decorations scrapbook paper scrapbook paper wreaths this site has great examples, but no real directions except to wrap the paper around a pencil to curl it. Diy old book paper glitter snowflake ornament instruction diy paper christmas tree ornament. Just fold pages from an old book or magazine into such cone shapes and stick them.
Dont throw them away or give them to a thrift store. Easy diy book wreath with a custom sign since ive taken down our christmas decor, our front entryway just seemed bare. All you need is a book or several, if youre using skinny paperbacks, a stapler, a foam board or wreath, and a glue gun. This 3d paper wreath is made by having your child decorate construction paper or cardstock, and then cutting slits and forming the pieces into a diy wreath. Dec, 20 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 ended up keeping them neutral, to be used all year. Diy upcycled book page rosettes great tutorial with step photos showing how to turn pages of old books and paperbacks into paper roses with gold edges. The book is a book of poems by keats, however it is falling apart and some pages are missing. 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 have wanted to make a dahlia book page wreath for a while. I did this little project last weekend and i was actually surprised and how much i loved the way it turned out, so i thought id share it with yall. Using a pencil, roll your book page from one corner to the next to make a tube. Jun 10, 2019 how to make a paper wreath using pages from a vintage book.
A lot of time foam wreaths are used and theyre decorated with all sorts of things. Mar 16, 2020 you could also hang this wreath alongside these cute hanging paper birds for a springtime look. Mar 16, 2010 when i was a child we used to make white garbage bag wreaths at christmas. I have fallen in love with this old book page wreath. Jan, 2018 easy diy book wreath with a custom sign since ive taken down our christmas decor, our front entryway just seemed bare.
Diy broken mirror christmas tree 1st day of 25 days of christmas. After taking down my winter wreath, i had a bare spot on my wall. Lia griffith is a designer, maker, artist, and author. Cut up a few more green paper napkins and glue them around the wreath base. Dec 04, 2014 how to make a book page wreath, and a few more book art projects im wanting to try this holiday season. Christmas is sneaking up on us at an alarming rate time to get your craft on.
So have a look at these examples to get some ideas for your own diy. The holidays could be so much fun and also the indoor decoration could be absolutely astonishing. Christmas wreath by seeker329 cards and paper crafts at. Instead of glueing the tissue paper onto a styrofoam wreath form, just tie them onto a wire coat hanger.
I think this tissue paper wreath would work the same way. How to make a hanging paper ball from a old book duration. Diy mini book page wreath book page wreath, paper christmas. I had a damaged antique book with beautiful gold leafed pages. Old book crafts book page crafts book page art old book pages folded book art paper book book folding paper folding diy paper the cool thing about this paper art wreath is that you can dress it up a little all through the year so that it reflects the current holiday or season. We cut the bags into rectangles, and tied them onto a wire coat hanger that we had bent into a circle. Trace a circle of foam board about an inch larger than the candle base to mark the inner circle of your wreath. If you have extra book pages after making this wreath, you should make a few of these adorable little hanging paper birds. You could also hang this wreath alongside these cute hanging paper birds for a springtime look. Whether you spend an afternoon exploring a diy christmas wreath idea or opt for a storebought christmas option, we guarantee theres at least one door decoration on our list thatll speak to your holiday decorating taste and style.
Nov 24, 2012 christmas decorating christmas wreath old book pages kinwoven robeson design. Well, i came across this adorable recipe and wine cork paper wreath. In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page wreath for her wreath craftsdiy wreathpaper craftspaper wreathshow. I poured paint onto a paper plate and then slightly dipped the edges of the book pages into the. This lightweight christmas wreath can easily be hung on the front door. After you cut the roses, all you have to do is roll and glue. The original post is no longer available, however the link below will show a similar monogram wreath. 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. So, express your spirit with tasteful designs and create book page christmas ornaments for amazing diy home decoration. Christmas wreaths are a classic yet easy way to instantly up the ante when it comes to your christmas decor. As much as ive loved the previous book page wreaths ive made in the past, i really love the added interest of pops of red and green colors in this christmas version. You know i love a bargain, and this holiday wreath was no exception. So, when valentines day loomed on the horizon, making a new wreath using the same process was a must.
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