While i like them, they just werent quite my thing. Book page wreath i had decided that this fall i wanted to do some projects with book page leaves. 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. But of course i cannot for the life of me remember where i saw the idea. Jan 03, 2017 this book page magnolia wreath, is perfect for your farmhouse. If you want to make your own, start with a few book pages. Choose from over a million free vectors, clipart graphics, vector art images, design templates, and illustrations created by artists worldwide.
Book page leaves by marie browning tombow usa blog. 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. 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. Wreath made from old book pages ajs trash2treasure blog. Burlap wired ribbon about 4 feet glue gun optional. The love of book pages, got me thinking about a project. After you have this part, decorate it with paper flowers and other things. How to make a book page wreath the shabby creek cottage. I like that it is flat, but i could have used a smaller one and it would have worked well. Spiral rose book page wreath tutorial all things paper. Then you start rolling and gluing the pages into rolls. The possibilities for how to use this book page wreath are endless. Sep 15, 2016 i really love this simple little wreath.
I love the look of them and i love the story behind them. Today marianne shows us how to make this gorgeous yet simple wreath that could look great year round. It was super exciting and i was honored to help her with the book launch party. Carefully tear or cut pages out of the book you are using. Book page leaf craft autumn decor with images leaf crafts. How to make a book page wreath celebrate every day with me. Its been a fun two weeks of just enjoying some time with the kiddos and the hubby and taking it. Our serenity boxwood wreath is a yearround classic that pairs well with any style. But maybe looking at this fabulous book page wreath wi. I had decided that this fall i wanted to do some projects with book page leaves. Ingenious and crafty ways of turning paper into stylish wreaths.
I chose to use an older book because i wanted the vintage look of older, worn pages. I am a little late to the book page wreath bandwagon but it is so worth it to be late than not at all. To finish the wreath, i tied raffia around the top of the hoop and hot glued an acorn stem to the front. Well read wreath book page wreath deja vue designs. I couldnt tote along my silhouette or wood boards, so i looked around for something that would be easily portable, and decided a book page project made the most sense, so i decided to make. I wanted to keep this wreath fairly simpleso i didnt add a whole lot of them. I first took strips of burlap and wrapped the whole wreath.
Nov 18, 2014 this past summer, my friend melissa deming of hive resources launched the paperback version of her book, daughters of the king. My version of the book page wreath satori design for living. From there, just fill in as many as you can glue between the first 4 cones, about 810 then create a second row so you end up with a fuller wreath. My mother says that my daughter and i devour books. I am using lovely book pages to make a simply beautiful wreath and garland. And, dont worry, it looks super old, but its really just from the 1960s and its a second edition, not a first. I had a straw wreath that i pulled the moss off of and recycled for this project.
When i first decided on this project i thought i would make a full book page wreath. I knew it would fit in perfect with my late summer mantel. I first saw the tutorial that i based my wreath on at corner house. Jun 10, 2019 how to make a paper wreath using pages from a vintage book. Oct 25, 2010 of all the projects ive done, im pretty sure the book page wreath is my favorite.
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. Directions i started with taking a damp tea bag and lightly rubbing the sides of the book. I scooped up some old books in the free box at my local library, and straw wreath forms at a local garage sale. Now begin to cut simple leaf shapes out of book pages. I love creating decor pieces out of unusual objects obviously. How to make an inexpensive book leaf wreath live creatively. Well read wreath book page wreath september 23, 20 by tammy 69 comments. It seems to have started with the ones with pages rolled into cone shapes and attached to a backing in a circular shape. Book page wreath tutorial how to make a book page wreath. 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. Aug 22, 2017 karianne wood shows us how to make a diy fall wreath from book pages.
When i very first started this book page paper wreath i didnt love it, so my passion for finishing it, quickly vanished. Check out these diy fall wreaths that can live on and around your home before santa. The fabric also looks nicer than the plain wreath form if there are any gaps between the roses. Pages from an old book please do not damage a good book cardboard, foam core or cake circles ribbon fall decor. Sep 16, 2014 paper leaf wreath last week i showed you my fall mantel and told you that i would be posting a tutorial about the paper leaf wreath i made as the feature of that mantel. This recycled book page wreath tutorial was an oldie but goodie trash to treasure idea. Stack three book pages, fold them in half without making a sharp crease, and cut a 4 inch 10 cm diameter semicircle. Im an avid reader and a lover of rustic chic diy so theres something about old book pages that just tugs at my heart. 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. Thats a fairly accurate descriptions of how we live in our book life. Create a beautiful fall wreath with items from the dollar store and supplies that you may have around your house. Then i saw still cannot remember where someone who had cut leaf shapes out of old book pages to make a wreath like this. I really wanted something light in color and book themed.
Mar 28, 20 we went to our sons basketball tournament last week and had a 5 hour drive each way and a lot of hotel time throughout the week, so i knew i needed to take along a project to work on, or id go stircrazy. I recently came across this wreath and decided it was time to complete it and im so glad that i did. I had a straw wreath that i pulled the moss off of and recycled for this. Paper leaf wreath last week i showed you my fall mantel and told you that i would be posting a tutorial about the paper leaf wreath i made as the feature of that mantel. 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. I wrapped the ribbon around the top of the wreath to create the hanger. I also love that fact that is a very cheap diy project to make. Book pages i used an old book i had, but you could thrift one if you are sentimental about your books.
I finished book one, and started book two at that time, but there it sat. Since many of the book pages have black and white pictures on them the variegation in. Fall wreath ideas thatll last through the holidays parents. Undset moved to norway at the age of two, and this series takes place in that country during the early fourteenth century at a time when the catholic church was firmly established and played a significant role in. This week i am in las vegas at the create n connect show. Got to love all those printed pages from books we dont read from. Just like my well read book wreath, this one could be aged as well. 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. See more ideas about projects, old book crafts and book wreath. I have wanted to make a dahlia book page wreath for a while. Thats when i decided i would create an easy diy book wreath with a custom sign i created years ago.
Please lmk if you happen to know, as i would like to give that person credit for the idea. If youre looking for beautiful, neutral fall decor ideas, try making your own book page. Every leaf blows a kiss to me fluttering from the autumn trees. Nonna took the idea and ran with it as she so effortlessly does and created a few new styles of book page wreaths. 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. Jun 03, 2010 it seems to have started with the ones with pages rolled into cone shapes and attached to a backing in a circular shape. I started by tearing pages out of an old book i found at goodwill.
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. You can use an old book you have around already or. 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. 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. Since the ball was hot glued to the book pages, i had a few fix ups to do once i pulled the ball off. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. There are several book page wreaths out there for inspiration. Book pages i used an old book i had, but you could thrift. This book page magnolia wreath, is perfect for your farmhouse. I reinforced the mega wreath with unistrut and stakes in the ground. 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.
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. 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. Sometimes, thats a really good feeling, like when youre decluttering and you feel like youve simplified. Want to make an autumn book page leaf garland to decorate around your mantle or a doorway.
And it has that neutral look that is so hot right now. The three volume set of kristin lavransdatter has been on my currently reading shelf since 2016. Dec 23, 20 this is entirely up to the individual, as to how many tails are left hanging out. 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.
Ingenious and crafty ways of turning paper into stylish. How to make a gorgeous fall wreath from book pages hometalk. Layers of round, green leaves stem from a grapevine wreath on flowing branches that create a sense of movement. How to make a book page wreath, and more book art ideas. Since many of the book pages have black and white pictures on them the variegation in color is amazing. 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. For the center of the wreath, i spray painted a 6 inch wooden circle with chalkboard paint about 4 layers. You could also use this technique to create a wreath using magazine pages, comic book pages, or even tissue paper or construction paper. How to make a dahlia book page wreath a wonderful thought. Leaves made from books pages use in wreath projects ideas and. I then attached a wooden block that i took from my kids building blocks to the center of the wreath using command strips.
This one is so easy yall, just fold paper and glue. The perfect ribbon for the book pages seemed to naturally be a black and white check. After seeing lots of pictures of them all over and loving the look of them, i decided it was time to make one. While the weather has turned hot again and the calendar tells us summer has three more weeks to go, i am beginning to make simple transitions in our home toward fall decor. Attach pinecones, mums, leaves, and daisies to a foam wreath using. In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page wreath for her. This paper leaf wreath is the perfect addition to the little window in our back porch. On bliss street book page wreath tutorial on bliss street. This diy book page wreath is a great accent to any room, and you can repurpose a discarded book. Pregnancy complications fetal development gender prediction baby showers. This way i could cut out a 40 leaf shapes in quick order. Make an autumn book page leaf garland pretty handy girl. I had gotten the idea that i wanted to make a wreath out of paper this year when i was awake in the wee hours one night and my mind was working overtime as it does then.
My mom gave it to me when i told her i wanted to put book pages on the floor of our classroom. Book page wreaths have been all the rage for awhile around blogland. An easy diy craft tutorial idea for beautiful home decor that you can display all year long. Ive been looking forward to beginning to change over the decor from. Book page leaves, especially those aged with patina, make beautiful, easy diy home decor. In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page wreath for her door.
Feb 23, 2012 leaves made from books pages use in wreath projects ideas and how to. I attached the mega wreath clips to the frame with doubled up zipties. This beautiful book wreath is a great way to decorate your reading nook or library. Visit living with lindsay for more details on making a wreath from book pages. The book is a book of poems by keats, however it is falling apart and some pages are missing. Oh angie my dear friend, this is the book page wreath that tops all other book page wreaths. 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. I then stacked 10 book pages together and folded the page in half. When the last harry potter book came out, i reserved a copy, so that i could get it right away. Use several of these pieces to make the vines that will form the wreath. Fyi, i just covered a pumpkin the other day, using brown edged, brittle pages from an old book.
Not only will you get to learn how to make paper flowers, but youll also discover how easy green crafting can be. 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. If youve got any old books just sitting on the shelves collecting dust, reuse them to create a recycled book rosette wreath. It probably took me a just over an hour to make this entire wreath while we watched a christmas movie last night. The large size can make a statement piece over a mantle, while the smaller.
Ive been looking for the perfect book page wreath to make because i have a damaged antique book with beautiful gold leafed pages. Of all the projects ive done, im pretty sure the book page wreath is my favorite. So im deleting the set from my shelves, and separating them out, as i restart book 2. 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. Published in 1920, the wreath is the first volume in the kristin lavransdatter medieval trilogy written by danish born sigrid undset. 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. 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. All you need is a book or several, if youre using skinny paperbacks, a stapler, a foam board or wreath, and a glue gun. Your non blog obsessive real life friends will be so wowed. Dec 15, 2011 glue some book pages together to get a longer piece and then crumble it and dip it in glue diluted with water. Now, if i could only figure out a way to get rid of that big black box so i had more surface area to decorate. Karianne wood shows us how to make a diy fall wreath from book pages. Because hot glue dissolves styrofoam, youll need to protect the wreath by pinning or gluing on a layer of fabric. I went googly eyed when i saw it and my mouth fell openlol. I then boiled a pot of water and threw in about 45 tea bags and stirred until the water was nice and dark. How to make a book page paper wreath the crafty blog stalker.
Here in the pnw leaves are changing and falling from the majestic hardwoods. Its been a fun two weeks of just enjoying some time with the kiddos and the hubby and taking it a bit slow. See more ideas about book page wreath, book wreath and book pages. 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. Sep 2, 2014 i love using book pages in crafts from roses, wreaths, pumpkins and leaves. I was up in pennsylvania and just enjoying the time with my family. When the wreath was wrapped i just pinned the burlap in place. Book pages wreaths revisited ajs trash2treasure blog. But dabbing the bag on the edges of the pages worked great. Depending on how much you need to buy from dollar store, determines your cost. Glue some book pages together to get a longer piece and then crumble it and dip it in glue diluted with water. Cheap decorating ideas, diy projects january 2, 2017.
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