The cool thing about this paper art wreath is that you can dress it up a little all. Dec 03, 2010 how to make a rolled bookpage 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. I have the perfect spot for it, so im going to have to copy your idea and will give you and buddy all the credit. Im an avid reader and a lover of rustic chic diy so theres something about old book pages that just tugs at my heart. The perfect ribbon for the book pages seemed to naturally be a black and white check. Using the same hole, draw a 10 circle inside of the 12 circle. 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. This book page wreath is simple to make and would be perfect for a crafternoon with your friends. Leaves made from books pages use in wreath projects ideas and.
Got to love all those printed pages from books we dont read from. When you are using craft papers, you can choose different colors in order to create colorful roses for your wreath. How to make a book page wreath, and more book art ideas. Fyi, i just covered a pumpkin the other day, using brown edged, brittle pages from an old book. 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 a book page wreath the shabby creek cottage. Its been sitting in our book box of guiltthose perfectly good books that we dont want and nobody else does eitherso it was a good candidate for ripping to pieces. How to make a book page wreath celebrate every day with me. Nov 18, 2014 it was super exciting and i was honored to help her with the book launch party. I love the way the old books look, with the sepia color of the pages and the writing on the pages.
This wreath was so easy to make, i dont even think it took an entire afternoon to make it. You could also use this technique to create a wreath using magazine pages, comic book pages, or even tissue paper or construction paper. Book page leaf craft autumn decor leaf crafts, fall decor diy. Since many of the book pages have black and white pictures on them the variegation in color is amazing. 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. How to make a book page garland the shabby creek cottage. The most time consuming part was covering the foam wreath form with paper. Wrap it around something round to form the ring, then bend the tips into the shape you see in the photo above. The book is a book of poems by keats, however it is falling apart and some pages are missing. An easy diy craft tutorial idea for beautiful home decor that you can display all year long. I wrapped the ribbon around the top of the wreath to create the hanger. As an ex english teacher book hoarder, i never imagined i would tear up a beautiful book to use for decoration. My version of the book page wreath satori design for living.
Jan 03, 2017 this book page magnolia wreath, is perfect for your farmhouse. Paper leaf autumn wreath tutorial and lots of gorgeous fall wreath ideas. You could also use this technique to create a wreath using magazine pages. Once folded, take 4 of the ruffles and glue to center of wreath in a plussign pattern. You will need either a 12 inch wreath form, or you can cut one out using. I was up in pennsylvania and just enjoying the time with my family. I can almost hear you running to your bookshelves now and ripping out the pages for this project. 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. See more ideas about book page wreath, book pages and book wreath. Jan 10, 2015 make a pretty, heart shaped wreath with recycled cardboard, and old book and a glue gun. Book page wreaths have been all the rage for awhile around blogland. Book page wreath french farmhouse paper rose new size 12 this french book page wreath will add a of touch of romantic charm to your farmhouse, cottage, or apartment. I have been wanting to make a book page magnolia wreath for some.
Glue the remaining 4 ruffles to the wreath in the same manner as the first 4 into the spaces visible. Dec 04, 2014 all you need is a book or several, if youre using skinny paperbacks, a stapler, a foam board or wreath, and a glue gun. Then you start rolling and gluing the pages into rolls. Jun 03, 2010 while i like them, they just werent quite my thing. 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.
It is made of 2629 paper flowers of two different sizes. 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. These are really stiff rods, so it takes some muscle to bend, but the wreath is very sturdy. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Book page wreath tutorial book page crafts, book wreath. I threaded ribbon through the grapevine on the back of the wreath and then wrapped it loosely around the wreath to tie a simple bow in front. Book page leaf garland my first vision was to create a garland of book page leaves to swag over the chalkboard in my kitchen. Sep 15, 2010 first, i wanted to age the edges of the book pages, so i used a wet tea bag and dabbed it on the edges of the pages. Rustic burlap book page rose wreath video tutorial diy.
Sep 15, 2016 i really love this simple little wreath. For the center of the wreath, i spray painted a 6 inch wooden circle with chalkboard paint about 4 layers. How to make a heart shaped book page wreath youtube. See more ideas about book page wreath, book pages and book crafts. 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. How to make a book page paper wreath the crafty blog stalker. Make a pretty, heart shaped wreath with recycled cardboard, and old book and a glue gun. Sometimes, thats a really good feeling, like when youre decluttering and you feel like youve simplified. I watched a movie while i rolled the pages up one by one to make it easier when i went to put them on the wreath form. Make these adorable book page leaves with this simple paper craft project from handcrafted lifestyle expert lia griffith. Book page wreath tutorial how to make a book page wreath. Directions i started with taking a damp tea bag and lightly rubbing the sides of the book. How to make a dahlia book page wreath a wonderful thought. Carefully tear or cut pages out of the book you are using.
Learn how to roll book pages into pretty rosette flowers with this tutorial. I love the look of them and i love the story behind them. Let me show you how to make an easy book page wreath today. Next, i cut out a circle from a large piece of a box just two circular objects a container lid for the outside, a bowl for the inside, then cut the circles with a box knife to create. Then i saw still cannot remember where someone who had cut leaf shapes out of old book pages to make a wreath like this. On bliss street book page wreath tutorial on bliss street. Your non blog obsessive real life friends will be so wowed.
This one is so easy yall, just fold paper and glue. In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page wreath for her door. Apr 11, 20 since the ball was hot glued to the book pages, i had a few fix ups to do once i pulled the ball off. For the base of the wreath, i used a wire wreath form from the floral department of the craft store. Jun 10, 2019 how to make a paper wreath using pages from a vintage book. Using your compass, draw a 12 circle on your cardboard and cut it out. But dabbing the bag on the edges of the pages worked great. And since i was in charge of decor for our shindig, i didnt want to screw up. My first vision was to create a garland of book page leaves to swag over the chalkboard in my kitchen. Made from vintage french book pages and embellished at the center with a vintage paper rose. Pages with edges that are beginning to yellow look especially nice when rolled due to the color variation. I couldnt believe that they had them they are a lot more costly at the craft store. I love using book pages in crafts from roses, wreaths, pumpkins and leaves.
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. How to make a book page wreath book page wreath, book. There are several book page wreaths out there for inspiration. Nov 19, 2012 heres an oval wreath that would look great all year long. For this project i used nearly an entire hard back book from the dollar tree, some left over coffee for staining the pages, and my trusty stapler. Sep 11, 2019 i created the grateful book page wreath a few years ago and its still one of my favorite things to pull out of storage every fall.
To be honest, ive seen these cute wreaths around blogland forever but couldnt find a good, clear tutorial out there. I chose to give my wreath a grateful theme making it perfect for thanksgiving or fall. Lets continue with the actual book page wreath tutorial. I am a little late to the book page wreath bandwagon but it is so worth it to be late than not at all. I just think its such a creative use of materials, and a stunning result to boot. Jan, 2018 easy diy book wreath with a custom sign since ive taken down our christmas decor, our front entryway just seemed bare. I learned quickly that rubbing the tea bag on the pages is a very bad idea, as it tears the bag and leaves little brown tea leaf particles everywhere. This gives you a nice guideline on where to glue your first row of cones.
This beautiful book wreath is a great way to decorate your reading nook or library. I scooped up some old books in the free box at my local library, and straw wreath forms at a local garage sale. Burlap wired ribbon about 4 feet glue gun optional. Book pages wreaths revisited ajs trash2treasure blog. 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. Book page wreath craft with diy all black chalkboard. I lightly crimped each book page leaf down the middle to add more. Maybe its because im a writer and i love being surrounded by words where ever i can squeeze them in, but i also love the look of the written word on a page. The possibilities for how to use this book page wreath are endless. I then attached a wooden block that i took from my kids building blocks to the center of the wreath using command strips. If you do not have old book pages to use for this rose wreath, you can use craft papers.
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