All the above highlighted links are to the actual tutorial which, i found out, is not always easy to locate. A couple of months ago, my sweet friend a and i got together one afternoon and made two pine cone and book page wreaths. We used 10 pieces of book page scrapbook paper for this and there were 10 birds that were cut out from each page. You can use an old book you have around already or. It was easy to make and it didnt take long at all to assemble the 34 cones. Each one you make will be slightly different, but thats what will give the wreath dimension. 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. The finished paper flower is a perfect fit for a flower wall backdrop or as a solo display. Book page wreath tutorial how to make a book page wreath. Pages with edges that are beginning to yellow look especially nice when rolled due to the color variation. 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. Wrap it around something round to form the ring, then bend the tips into the shape you see in the photo above. Book page wreaths have been all the rage for awhile around blogland. Diy bird book page wreath project thistlewood farm.
Old book the older the better as the pages will be more yellow and it will give a vintage look to your wreath. As an ex english teacher book hoarder, i never imagined i would tear up a beautiful book to use for decoration. Im hoping this little tutorial was easy and helpful for anyone wanting to create this easy diy book page wreath with a custom sign. Book page wreath tutorial book page crafts, book wreath. I am a little late to the book page wreath bandwagon but it is so worth it to be late than not at all. Begin by carefully tearing pages out of your book until you have a generous stack. I didnt have a book i wanted to tear up to make the wreath. For this craft, we chose the handy arrow tr400ws glue. I loved the look of the book page wreaths everyone was making, so i decided i would use that style and incorporate the look of burlap. I love the look of them and i love the story behind them. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Jan, 2018 next, turn the book page wreath over and hot glue around the clothes pins to make sure everything is secure after everything is dry, hang your diy book page wreath and enjoy. Next, turn the book page wreath over and hot glue around the clothes pins to make sure everything is secure after everything is dry, hang your diy book page wreath and enjoy. The book is a book of poems by keats, however it is falling apart and some pages are missing.
Please, i know its difficult but could you please try to make me understand. Recycled book page butterfly wreath full step by step photo tutorial for a wreath i made out of an old book, a coat hanger, and branches from my back yard. Standard rectangular pages can be ripped in half to make squares. Im an avid reader and a lover of rustic chic diy so theres something about old book pages that just tugs at my heart. Fold a page slightly in half lengthwise and then crosswise, pinching in the center and bringing it together at the top. A list of all the materials used in the above tutorial can be found.
This diy book page wreath is a great accent to any room, and you can repurpose a discarded book. I knew it would fit in perfect with my late summer mantel. I was up in pennsylvania and just enjoying the time with my family. Mar 28, 20 i would love to make the book page wreath but i am so confused by the directions. I am totally in love with these old book page crafts, and i have made tons of different wreaths using paper pages. 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.
The pages need to be big enough to cut out a 4 x 4inch square. Book page wreath click for instructions if you dont have onecardstock and book pageselectronic cutter like a silhouette, or free downloadable patternsscissors and pencil. It did take a little longer than making the book page wreath though, cutting that burlap can be tricky and timeconsuming, but. See more ideas about book page wreath, book pages and book crafts. Let me show you how to make an easy book page wreath today. How to make a book page wreath the shabby creek cottage. How to make a book page wreath, and more book art ideas. Well, i have pinned so many book page wreaths on my. If youve been thinking of making a rolled book page wreath, now just might be the perfect time to do it.
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. Perfect for an easter brunch, this diy wreath is made with fresh greenery and assorted seasonal flowers. As an ex english teacherbookhoarder, i never imagined i would tear up a beautiful book to use. It did take a little longer than making the book page wreath though, cutting that burlap can be tricky and timeconsuming, but well worth it. Again on the back side of the wreath fold the tabs of the cones back and glue in place. Today i am going to share the tutorial of how to make this simple wreath from an old book. So easy to create your own style with this wreath that is great. We used 10 pieces of book page scrapbook paper for this and there were 10.
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. Lindsay says that she saw a book page wreath at an arts and craft fair. You can see here i have two in this row right now just continue around the circle placing them in this manner. 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.
All you have to do is fold the scrapbook paper in half and trace five birds and then they will go in the opposite direction. Ive been looking for the perfect book page wreath to make because i have a damaged antique book with beautiful gold leafed pages. 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. So, today i am going to share my own tutorial for making this gorgeous wreath with all of you. Pinterest board that its about time i actually make one. Its so random and fun hanging on an old window frame in my office and it has a lot of character. I didnt want all my birds going the same direction. I think this book page wreath just might be one of my all time favorite diy craft projects. 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 wreath tutorial book page wreath, book page. I also love that fact that is a very cheap diy project to make. 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. I shared my book page wreath in my f all mantel a few years ago, and a few people asked where they could find the tutorial for it. Apr 25, 2020 this rustic folded book page wreath is absolutely stunning.
While the weather has turned hot again and the calendar tells us summer has three more weeks to go, i am beginning to make. Your non blog obsessive real life friends will be so wowed. Diy luscious wreath made from old book pages the spice. How to make a book page wreath celebrate every day with me.
Nov 14, 20 last year i made a rather large book page wreath to hang over our mantel. 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. The possibilities for how to use this book page wreath are endless. I hope you have been catching all of the other posts in this series if not check. I can almost hear you running to your bookshelves now and ripping out the pages for this project. How to make a recycled book page butterfly wreath out of pages from a damaged book and branches. I thought those bases were the green concentricopencirclejoinedby crosswire bases, so you just saved me a trip to the nearest michaels which is about 90 miles away. Optional if your wreath will be hung where the cardboard backing can be seen i. I have wanted to make a dahlia book page wreath for a while. Nov 19, 2012 heres an oval wreath that would look great all year long.
I am a lover of old books and words printed on almost anything so it was a given. These are really stiff rods, so it takes some muscle to bend. I am back with another post in our a homemade christmas series. 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. 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. Directions i started with taking a damp tea bag and lightly rubbing the sides of the book. Its been a fun two weeks of just enjoying some time with the kiddos and the hubby and taking it a bit slow. You will have a longer tab in the circle this time.
I also wanted my wreath to look a bit aged instead of bright white, so i. A list of all the materials used in the above tutorial can be found on my diy blog. 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. Reply een vlinderkrans van oude boeken en takken huisje tuintje boompje says. I used about 150 sheets, 7 inches by 5 inches, to cover the wreath form. What i started out in my mind to make and what i ended. Book page leaves, especially those aged with patina, make beautiful, easy diy home decor. Making paper or book page roses and wreath blogger. There are several book page wreaths out there for inspiration. Take a pencil and wrap one book page square around the eraser. Learn how to make a book page wreath that resembles a dahlia flower. Rustic folded book page wreath with video tutorial diy. Burlap wired ribbon about 4 feet glue gun optional.
Heres a book page wreath diy project made from scrapbook paper birds. In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page wreath for her door. Apr 11, 2014 then i made a plan to create a book page wreath for my home. 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. Please, i know its difficult but could you please try to make me. Dec 27, 20 recycle water damaged or old books into a wreath. Cheap decorating ideas, diy projects january 2, 2017. Diy making a music sheet wreath by zassys treasures duration. I would love to make the book page wreath but i am so confused by the directions. Ive been eyeing these great book page wreaths for a while now, and finally got around to making my own last weekend. Jan 03, 2017 this book page magnolia wreath, is perfect for your farmhouse. If you want more detailed instructions, continue reading. Trim the cardboard corners to make a circle or you can just leave it square.
I also wanted my wreath to look a bit aged instead of bright white, so i picked up a 1952 baptist hymnal from a local antique store. Craft a giant, 20 wallflower with these diy templates. Filled the wreath form with the rosettes by applying some glue from your glue gun and pressing it onto the wreath form. My version of the book page wreath satori design for living. I wanted my wreath to be huge, so i used a 16 inch styrofoam wreath. 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 started by rolling a rubbermaid containers worth of paper cones while watching parenthood. An old book or two, for a total of at least 330 pages which comes to 165 sheets of paper. After seeing lots of pictures of them all over and loving the look of them, i decided it was time to make one. This book page magnolia wreath, is perfect for your farmhouse. Im hoping this little tutorial was easy and helpful for anyone wanting to. Find 2 large round bowls or buckets to trace your wreath onto poster board. All you need is a book or several, if youre using skinny paperbacks, a stapler, a foam board or wreath, and a glue gun. When it came time to actually start gluing, i was really intimidated.
Making paper or book page roses and wreath welcome. I feel foolish not understanding why you cant simply use a hole punch then feed it on the wire. Last year i made a rather large book page wreath to hang over our mantel. This month i am sharing the book page wreath that hangs in my office. Book page wreath made in 3 easy steps sparkles of sunshine. Then i shared it in our wood frame gallery wall, and a lot of other people asked where they could find the tutorial. How to make a dahlia book page wreath a wonderful thought. This spring wreath showcases the beauty of a few bold blooms. This makes an elegant decoration for any room and is ideal for your own home or. I like to attach the strips on the same side for a more finished look. I used a foam board instead of a wreath as my foundation. See more ideas about book page wreath, book pages and book wreath.
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