Wreaths made old book pages

Diy faux curled rosewood wreath made from rolled recycled book pages. Also, id be happy to customize a piece for you to give as a gift to someone special or. So easy and perfect for all of those old books to be put to good use. A beautiful and unique wreath can be created using the pages from an old book. Nov 23, 2015 start out by tearing your book pages from your book. This origami star tutorial provides video, stepbystep instructions, and a downloadable template. Christmas, diy projects, holiday decor, wreaths a couple of months ago, my sweet friend a and i got together one afternoon and made two pine cone and book page wreaths.

Grapevine wreaths are among the most popular types. Easy and beautiful diy projects made with old books 2017. An elegant and unique paper wreath made from the vintage old book pages. You can use an old book you have around already or. Mar 28, 20 these pages are over 100 years old, so they had naturally aged pretty color, but if you use newer book pages, you could teadye them to age them up a bit. 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. At first i used a butterfly stencil that i had but after tracing and cutting the first three, i thought itd be more fun to free hand them instead. This doesnt have to be made with just old book pages. How to decorate with book pages stationary this post goes way beyond the book page wreath. This video demonstrates how to make a wreath using the pages from an old book. It might surprise you just how many types of crafts you can create. Gina, i love the book wreath and plan to try it with a layer of an old bible that had missing pages and some old songbook pages for the middle layer.

I love the look of them and i love the story behind them. Ingenious and crafty ways of turning paper into stylish wreaths. There are several book page wreaths out there for inspiration. You could also use this technique to create a wreath using magazine pages, comic book pages, or even tissue paper or construction paper. I made 2 vintage book wreaths in about 5 hours and it was worth every second. It was made out of pages from a hymn book so it had a musical theme to it. 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. How to make a book page wreath, and more book art ideas. How to make a dahlia book page wreath a wonderful thought. I cut the pages in half since i was using a smaller wreath base. Nov 18, 2014 this past summer, my friend melissa deming of hive resources launched the paperback version of her book, daughters of the king.

How to make a book page wreath the shabby creek cottage. One of the best things about book themed crafts is this is a wonderful way to share your love of the written word in a creative way. I used 55 book pages for this wreath, so thats a good number to start with for a 9 inch wreath form. Old book pages about 70 licia likes to use paperback books because the pages tear out easily and the paper is a nice weight for rolling. The covers were already removed for my farmhouse file box. Make a book page wreath in just 3 easy steps, a simple tutorial at sparkles of sunshine. The end result is unique and beautiful, and the wreath makes a wonderful gift for the book lovers in your life. Start out by tearing your book pages from your book. The book is a book of poems by keats, however it is falling apart and some pages are missing.

This is a page about making a christmas wreath with book pages. Oct, 2014 i made 2 vintage book wreaths in about 5 hours and it was worth every second. Youtubes most watched interior designer rebecca robeson recreates an old antique book pages wreath for her home. How to make a recycled book page butterfly wreath out of pages from a damaged book and branches. More unique and untraditional ways of decoration here. Im an avid reader and a lover of rustic chic diy so theres something about old book pages that just tugs at my heart.

I used about 150 sheets, 7 inches by 5 inches, to cover the wreath form. I bought a wreath from her thats made out of an old copy of pride and prejudice and i love it my other favorites from her were simple glass ball ornaments that she covered in strips of 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. My version of the book page wreath satori design for living. I dont know about you, but christmas is not complete without music all of the beautiful, traditional christmas carols just sets the tone for the season. To start, i made a leaf stencil on card stock by simply drawing a leaf in the size i imagined a magnolia would be, cut it out, and then used it to trace leaves onto the ripped out pages from the book. Christmas decorating christmas wreath old book pages youtube. Dec 04, 2014 i have a friend who did book art crafts like this last year. Today i am going to share the tutorial of how to make this simple wreath from an old book. Diy luscious wreath made from old book pages the spice of life. 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. May 01, 2015 it might surprise you just how many types of crafts you can create. Dec 02, 2014 an old book or two, for a total of at least 330 pages which comes to 165 sheets of paper.

Sep 16, 2011 this video demonstrates how to make a wreath with the pages torn from an old book. Ingenious and crafty ways of turning paper into stylish. Wreath made from old book pages ajs trash2treasure blog. Book page wreath made in 3 easy steps sparkles of sunshine. My supply of old books that would otherwise be thrown away just never seems to end. 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. Christmas decorations and christmas decorating you can make yourself. You will want to read my previous post on making a book page wreath for the easiest way to crumble your book pages. After seeing lots of pictures of them all over and loving the look of them, i decided it was time to make one. All it takes to make turn a book into a hidden box is a craft knife, glue, and some patience. Old book the older the better as the pages will be more yellow and it will give a vintage look to your wreath. An old book or two, for a total of at least 330 pages which comes to 165 sheets of paper. Jan 14, 2016 how to make a book page rose wreath first you need to make the roses.

I used an old damaged book i had from another recycled book page wreath i made last year. Especially when the end product turns out better than expected. In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page wreath for her door. After searching a bit, i found a few howtos which i combined into this hymnal wreath tutorial. I love being able to turn such valued items into something new and beautiful instead of seeing them thrown away. I scooped up some old books in the free box at my local library, and straw wreath forms at a local garage sale. I have wanted to make a dahlia book page wreath for a while. These pages are over 100 years old, so they had naturally aged pretty color, but if you use newer book pages, you could teadye them to age them up a bit. A step by step tutorial of how to make a wreath from old book pages. I then boiled a pot of water and threw in about 45 tea bags and stirred until the water was nice. Youd the surprised how beautiful and longlasting a paper wreath can be.

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. So easy to create your own style with this wreath that is great. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Please allow for some variation as every piece is slightly unique and made to order. Nov 14, 20 last year i made a rather large book page wreath to hang over our mantel. Wreath made from old book pages been seeing lots of book pages wreaths in blog land for quite some time. Sep, 2018 all it takes to make turn a book into a hidden box is a craft knife, glue, and some patience. You can use this same process with any colored paper or scrapbook paper if preferred.

Even children can help with scrunching and folding the pages. The only problem was all the hymnal wreaths i liked were actually pinned from etsy, so there were no tutorials. Diy luscious wreath made from old book pages the spice. Using a pencil, roll your book page from one corner to the next to make a tube. Corrugated cardboard about 12 inches 30 cm square ribbon 20 inches 12 meter ball ornaments 12 staple gun hot glue gun craft glue or glue stick scissors compass optional instructions.

Old book pages, approximately 200250 books can be found at thrift stores, yard or library sales, and even auctions, but avoid brittle pages. This origami star tutorial provides video, stepbystep instructions, and. Nov 24, 2012 youtubes most watched interior designer rebecca robeson recreates an old antique book pages wreath for her home. I have a friend who did book art crafts like this last year.

I love these wreaths made out of pages from old books. It diffuses the bright overhead light nicely without making the room feel dark or. Christmas decorating christmas wreath old book pages. How i made my vintage book wreath with glitter of course. 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. See more ideas about book page wreath, book pages and book crafts. We were making them for fall but then we decided that our new wreaths were perfect for christmas. I was honored to help her with the book launch party. If you love the look of this wreath but just dont feel like making it yourself, you can buy several variations of old book page wreaths on etsy.

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. Or use an old book and add a burlap bow for a vintage look. We started with an old book that my friend samantha purchased at a thrift store. A little glitter goes a long way to make these book feathers pop.

Spring wreath made from embroidery hoops and old book pages. Sep, 2015 even children can help with scrunching and folding the pages. I also love that fact that is a very cheap diy project to make. If you had a bigger book, one page would work fine. I knew it would fit in perfect with my late summer mantel. But mine is extra christmasey because it is made with music pages. They are shaped with cones, roses, knots, curls and my personal favoriteshaggy.

Feb, 2010 wreath made from old book pages been seeing lots of book pages wreaths in blog land for quite some time. Nov 21, 2011 the book is a book of poems by keats, however it is falling apart and some pages are missing. 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. A lot of time foam wreaths are used and theyre decorated with all sorts of things. My friend brought the pine cones and i had the old books. 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. Nonna took the idea and ran with it as she so effortlessly does and created a few new styles of book page wreaths. How to make a book page wreath celebrate every day with me. This video demonstrates how to make a wreath with the pages torn from an old book. The cool thing about this paper art wreath is that you can dress it up a little all through the year so. I dont know about you, but christmas is not complete without music all of the beautiful, traditional christmas carols. Nov 19, 2012 old book pages about 70 licia likes to use paperback books because the pages tear out easily and the paper is a nice weight for rolling. 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. An easy diy craft tutorial idea for beautiful home decor that you can display all year long.

Heres a lovely closeup of all the pretty glitter in my vintage book wreath. And while i do love the look of the cone shape rolled pages ones, i just couldnt get on board to make one. The pages werent whitewhite which is exactly what we were wanting. In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page wreath for her. Book page chandelier create a beautiful chandelier from old book pages and a circle punch. How to make a wreath with paper book pages old book crafts. The pages need to be big enough to cut out a 4 x 4inch square.

Very artsy and perfect decoration for the book lover. See more ideas about book wreath, wreaths and book page wreath. A couple of months ago, my sweet friend a and i got together one afternoon and made two pine cone and book page wreaths. Dec 15, 2011 wreaths can be made from a lot of things. How to make a paper wreath using pages from a vintage book. This beautiful book wreath is a great way to decorate your reading nook or library. Making a christmas wreath with book pages thriftyfun. It was super exciting and i was honored to help her with the book launch party. How to make a book page paper wreath the crafty blog stalker.