Its been a fun two weeks of just enjoying some time with the kiddos and the hubby and taking it. Rolled book page wreath tutorial november 19, 2012 if youve been thinking of making a rolled book page wreath, now just might be the perfect time to do it. I wanted to tell you how much i like the book page wreath. If youve got any old books just sitting on the shelves collecting dust, reuse them to create a recycled book rosette wreath. Apr 11, 20 for the center of the wreath, i spray painted a 6 inch wooden circle with chalkboard paint about 4 layers.
Let me show you how to make an easy book page wreath today. When i first decided on this project i thought i would make a full book page wreath. Diy alabama deco mesh wreath tutorial this is such a unique, beautiful, yet at the same time playful design for a. Today i am going to share the tutorial of how to make this simple. These are really stiff rods, so it takes some muscle to bend, but the wreath is very sturdy. You ought to peek at yahoos front page and watch how they create article titles to get people to click. On bliss street book page wreath tutorial on bliss street.
Old book the older the better as the pages will be more yellow and it will give a vintage look to your wreath. Diy embroidery hoop wreath i have a simple tutorial and easy project for you all to make. This book page magnolia wreath, is perfect for your farmhouse. For the center of the wreath, i spray painted a 6 inch wooden circle with chalkboard paint about 4 layers. Create an inexpensive diy wreath base in 3 easy steps. This just lets the circle sit off from the back of the wreath so it doesnt squish the book page cones.
It is an easy, beautiful and inexpensive diy project. This diy upcycled magazine wreath from addicted 2 decorating is so cool and colorful. Dec 09, 2015 how to assemble your book page wreath. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. A paper cone wreath can take many different forms and can be designed in a lot of stylish and interesting ways. Continue this process until the whole wreath is filled.
Book page wreath made in 3 easy steps sparkles of sunshine. So easy to create your own style with this wreath that is great. Oct 10, 20 this recycled book page wreath tutorial was an oldie but goodie trash to treasure idea. Thats when i decided i would create an easy diy book wreath with a custom sign i created years ago. Diy upcycled magazine wreath totally green crafts august 12, 2014 at 9. Dec 04, 2014 ive been eyeing these great book page wreaths for a while now, and finally got around to making my own last weekend. I am a little late to the book page wreath bandwagon but it is so worth it to be late than not at all. Learn how to make a book page wreath that resembles a dahlia flower.
How to make a dahlia book page wreath a wonderful thought. I love creating decor pieces out of unusual objects obviously. I started by rolling a rubbermaid containers worth of paper cones while watching. 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.
For this craft, we chose the handy arrow tr400ws glue gun kit, which allowed for easy access to glue sticks and glue gun from the handy kit workstation for this glueintensive project. You might add a related video or a relzted pic or twwo to gget readers excited about what youve gott to say. Book page wreath tutorial how to make a book page wreath. Most of these designs were made using mass market fiction or found materials. Your non blog obsessive real life friends will be so wowed.
This beautiful book wreath is a great way to decorate your reading nook or library. This recycled book page wreath tutorial was an oldie but goodie trash to treasure idea. Wrap it around something round to form the ring, then bend the tips into the shape you see in the photo above. How to diy rolled paper roses wreath, newsprint, book pages, paper crafts duration. 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. Diy craft projects shop millions of handmade and vintage items on the worlds most imaginative marketplace. 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. This diy book page wreath is a great accent to any room, and you can repurpose a discarded book. 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. 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 live in colorado and have so much natural beauty to draw from im going to hunt for materials today, i may not have a magnolia, but im going to make a wreath using the bounty from our other beautiful trees on our property. Instead of spending your money on a regular wreath, create a blossoming paper rosette that you can keep or recycle just as easily without any mess. I think this wreath is absolutely gorgeous and i cant believe at one point i didnt like it.
We love vintage book page projects and couldnt wait to create our diy mini book page wreath. This simple diy idea for how to make a book page wreath is ideal because it takes very little time and costs very little money. 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. Cheap decorating ideas, diy projects january 2, 2017.
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. Jan 10, 2015 how to diy rolled paper roses wreath, newsprint, book pages, paper crafts duration. Diy embroidery hoop wreath i have a simple tutorial and easy project for you all to. Im sure you have all seen the book page wreath phenomenon that has been blowing up the blogosphere, but i decided to jump in on the action. Ingenious and crafty ways of turning paper into stylish. The pages need to be big enough to cut out a 4 x 4inch square. Book pages i used an old book i had, but you could thrift one if you are sentimental about your books. Theyre big, colorful, and a pretty decoration for the holidays or anytime, depending on your choice of. You could also use this technique to create a wreath using magazine pages, comic book pages, or even tissue paper or construction paper. Music room art diy old books new ideas great tutorial for making this vintage book page wreath looks easy to do. Transform old books into this origami old book page wreath with simple folding techniques anyone can follow with this video tutorial. The ideas in the book are wonderful, but the instructions need to be a bit more indepth, and the book needs more pictures with the instructions to make it dummy proof.
In the world of blogging it gets so hard sometimes to come up with original and creative content. How to make a heart shaped book page wreath youtube. Nov 11, 2009 i usually avoid traditional holiday decor, but when i spotted this wreath made from book pages on design crush, i instantly fell in love with its elegant form, ruffled texture, and vintage feel. The best part is you can easily create this project with materials. Dec 27, 20 recycle water damaged or old books into a wreath. Run a piece of scotch brand double sided tape on the back of a paper strip, wrap it around the wreath form and press the ends together. Homemade wreaths are really fun for toddlers and preschoolers to make. Book pages wreaths revisited ajs trash2treasure blog. The process is simple enough for even the youngest children to handle, and the results are always beautiful.
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. In most of the cases the process is pretty much the same. A list of all the materials used in the above tutorial can be found on my diy blog. Nov 19, 2012 rolled book page wreath tutorial november 19, 2012 if youve been thinking of making a rolled book page wreath, now just might be the perfect time to do it. 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 wreath, and more book art ideas. I scooped up some old books in the free box at my local library, and straw wreath forms at a local garage sale. I took a short blogging break last week, but now im back now and i am ready for a new year and lots of diys. Book page wreath is made by lindsay from makely school for girls. How to make a book page paper wreath the crafty blog stalker. My book page wreath was really shabbilicious friday link party shabby art boutique april 3, 2014 love anything made with vintage book paper so carmodys book paper wreath over at paper and fox was a stand out for me this week and i also love that. I had a damaged antique book with beautiful gold leafed pages. When i very first started this book page paper wreath i didnt love it, so my passion for finishing it, quickly vanished.
I love being able to turn such valued items into something new and beautiful instead of seeing them thrown away. Ive been eyeing these great book page wreaths for a while now, and finally got around to making my own last weekend. I was up in pennsylvania and just enjoying the time with my family. Its not a very indepth book on how to make deco mesh wreaths. Not only will you get to learn how to make paper flowers, but youll also discover how easy green crafting can be. If the thought of taking an exacto to your favorite read makes you a little squeamish, take heart. Make a book page wreath in just 3 easy steps, a simple tutorial at sparkles of sunshine. I usually avoid traditional holiday decor, but when i spotted this wreath made from book pages on design crush, i instantly fell in love with its elegant form, ruffled texture, and vintage feel. I just think its such a creative use of materials, and a stunning result to boot. Last year i made a rather large book page wreath to hang over our mantel. Beeautiful diy mesh wreath make this gorgeous wreath in a flash with cheap materials you can get at craft stores or a dollar store.
Nov 18, 2014 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. Book page wreaths have been all the rage for awhile around blogland. Its a wreath, not a normal one, but one made out of paper. 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. In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page wreath for her door. As an ex english teacherbookhoarder, i never imagined i would tear up a beautiful book to use for decoration. I first saw the tutorial that i based my wreath on at corner house. Its been a fun two weeks of just enjoying some time with the kiddos and the hubby and taking it a bit slow. Id like to share with you how easy and inexpensive it is to make this bookpage wreath.
I then attached a wooden block that i took from my kids building blocks to the center of the wreath using command strips. Jun 16, 20 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. I dare say that yesterdays galvanized feathers were authentically original. Carefully and gradually peel away the adhesive strip and stick the two sides together. I just made my first but certainly not last book page wreath. Love all the different stuff bloggers are doing with old book pages these days. Interchangeable book page wreath the center of this wreath can be easily switched out for different seasons and holidays. Thank you so much for posting this very simple to follow tutorial. Jan 03, 2017 this book page magnolia wreath, is perfect for your farmhouse. 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 book page wreath the shabby creek cottage. You only need a few items, and you can make your wreath as large or as small as youd like. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. I made mine an inch wide and used 3 sheets of paper to fill out my wreath.
How to make a book page wreath diy christmas crafts to. How to make a book page wreath celebrate every day with me. As an ex english teacher book hoarder, i never imagined i would tear up a beautiful book to use for decoration. I like that it is flat, but i could have used a smaller one and it would have worked well. Dec 15, 2011 a paper cone wreath can take many different forms and can be designed in a lot of stylish and interesting ways. Unfortunately, i dont have endless amounts of storage space to store wreaths. I used this tutorial as a starting point, but didnt exactly follow it. 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. 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. All you need is a book or several, if youre using skinny paperbacks, a stapler, a foam board or wreath, and a glue gun.
Im an avid reader and a lover of rustic chic diy so theres something about old book pages that just tugs at my heart. So thats why she wanted to give it a try and make her own version of the same wreath for. I had a little bit of a difficult time making a deco mesh wreath using this book. I recently came across this wreath and decided it was time to complete it and im so glad that i did. Directions i started with taking a damp tea bag and lightly rubbing the sides of the book. The nice thing about a wreath craft is you make them to suit. This way, you get to greet the spring with a mesh wreath project on your front door. This means i may receive a small commission at no cost to you when you make a purchase using my link.
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