Old paper book wreaths

My paper is double sided, but it doesnt have to be you wont see the back of the leaves. How to make a dahlia book page wreath a wonderful thought. How to make a book page wreath celebrate every day with me. How to make a hanging paper ball from a old book duration. Dont toss old books when you decide to get a kindle or a nook, you can make fun crafts from them, to give as gifts or to decorate your home. This tutorial will give you the basic directions on how to repurpose book pages into a paper wreath. In one of the many design possibilities, all you need is a piece of cardboard, glue and some pages from an old book.

An elegant and unique paper wreath made from the vintage old book pages. How i made my vintage book wreath with glitter of course. Recycled book crafts old book crafts book page crafts burlap flower wreaths xmas wreaths paper wreaths book page wreath wreath crafts paper crafts vintage, paint and more. Dec 04, 2012 today i am going to share a tutorial for a wreath i have been wanting to make for some time. All the above highlighted links are to the actual tutorial which, i found out, is not always easy to locate. Also, i crunched the paper down after it was all glued to make it a bit more rumply and full. Dont worry, i looked it up on ebay and it is not worth a lot of money or anything like that. Its that awkward time of the decorating year where you want to take down your christmas decor, but its way too early for spring. An easy diy craft tutorial idea for beautiful home decor that you can display all year long. Jun 10, 2019 how to make a paper wreath using pages from a vintage book. How to make a wreath with paper book pages great how to instructions great use for old books that you. Whats a girl to do my glittered book wreath project is perfect for your front door or on your mantel.

Try with music sheets or old book pages for a vintage affair. It will look beautiful on your door year round, but with a quick change of ribbons, you can make it a special holiday wreath. Youd the surprised how beautiful and longlasting a paper wreath can be. Turn an unwanted old book into a beautiful and unique book page wreath. The pretty snowflake ornament is great for a bow source. When i very first started this book page paper wreath i didnt love it, so my passion for finishing it, quickly vanished. How to make a book page wreath, and a few more book art projects im wanting to try this holiday season. I expanded the compass as far as it would go for the outer circle. This craft requires a little more skill, and some more intense tools, but youre sure.

You all should totally make a wreath from an old book but were really here to talk about wreaths. It seems like a complex project but it is, in fact, pretty simple. I did not want to spend any money, so i had to create something with materials i already had. Your place will never be the same with this gracing your home.

But if youre perfectly happy with repurposing old books, this post is for you. My version of the book page wreath satori design for living. You could also use this technique to create a wreath using magazine pages, comic book pages, or even tissue paper or construction paper. This wreath is rustic, easy to make, and so versatile.

The metallic sheen of the paper highlights the hydrangeas on the wreath and makes the design especially beautifully. Light a candle inside at night, and the music glows. A step by step tutorial of how to make a wreath from old book pages. Create these recycled books resin paper wire forms with old books, toothpicks, resin glass, and some glitter. This video shows a cheap and easy way to create a beautiful book page wreath using new or old books, newspaper, or any paper. Optional if your wreath will be hung where the cardboard backing can be seen i. While some of the wreaths are beautiful, there are no stepbystep instructions. How to make a book page paper wreath the crafty blog stalker. Heres a lovely closeup of all the pretty glitter in my vintage book wreath.

Nov 24, 2012 christmas decorating christmas wreath old book pages kinwoven robeson design. Makes a warm home decor or use as cute teachers day, birthday or house warming gifts. We started with an old book that my friend samantha purchased at a thrift store. Its still winter looking without looking like the holidays.

Jan 14, 2016 how to make a book page rose wreath first you need to make the roses. Materials to make a paper wreath wrapping paper you only need a couple of sheets, or more depending on how many colours youd like in your wreath. Mar 28, 20 turn an unwanted old book into a beautiful and unique book page wreath. I love that its so versatile, textured and easy to make. Ive been looking for the perfect book page wreath to make because i have a damaged antique book with beautiful gold leafed pages. 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 didnt have a book i wanted to tear up to make the wreath so i got one for fifty cents at the thrift store. 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.

But there are also paper wreaths, an option rarely explored. This was a very easy project with beautiful results. My book page wreaths were featured in the august, 2014 issue of paper art. Punch what will feel like a million circles because you will need a lot of them. As you move toward the center of the wreath, your paper cones will. Dec 15, 2011 as weve already mentioned, grapevine wreaths are very popular. I love the look of them and i love the story behind them. 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.

Folding paper into shapes is such a great way to turn something drab to fab. Our bloggy friends have more to show you so hop on. 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. Stand back and admire your new romantic book page wreath. I purchased the book not to make exact replicas of whats in it, but to apply some of the ideas to my own style, and without any instruction or basic suggestions as to where to purchase materials or even what to purchase, this book doesnt make it easy. Classic door decorations, wreaths are also appropriate for use over the mantelpiece, as a table centerpiece for special events, or as aisle decor for weddings. What you need for it is some pages from an old book, glue, twine and optional embellishments. Ive been eyeing these great book page wreaths for a while now, and finally got around to making my own last weekend. The sneakiest way to hide your bedside phone charger. Mar 28, 2016 wreaths made from old book pages are becoming increasingly popular across the internet. If you do not want to use an old book, another great way to make this wreath would be to use colored paper and match it with. In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page wreath for her. Designer rebecca robeson recreates an old antique book pages wreath for her home. I am absolutely in love with this origami old book page wreath.

Glue the ribbon in a loop on the back of the cardboard and hang up your wreath. Using a pencil, roll your book page from one corner to the next to make a tube. Place a dab of hot glue on the inside of the ring and then attach one of your crumbled. I recently came across this wreath and decided it was time to complete it and im so glad that i did. Dec 04, 2014 but if youre perfectly happy with repurposing old books, this post is for you.

It was super exciting and i was honored to help her with the book launch party. Use old book pages to create roses for decor for centerpieces, bouquets, head table, etc. If you do not want to use an old book, another great way to make this wreath would be to use colored paper and match it with your decor. There are several book page wreaths out there for inspiration.

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. Great craft for wreaths or gift wrap embellishments. So, i totally, totally recommend a girls craft night to do this. How to make a book page wreath, and more book art ideas. Ingenious and crafty ways of turning paper into stylish. The first step is to cut up the pages of your book into squares. Using the compass, draw the circles to create your wreath base. 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. Check out the 11 featured in todays party, and dont forget to link up your own craftiness and yumminess. 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. It might surprise you just how many types of crafts you can create. 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.

Book page leaves, especially those aged with patina, make beautiful, easy diy home decor. 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 book on top, the mammoth hunter, it had thicker, vintage paper and i really liked the thicker paper. Christmas decorating christmas wreath old book pages youtube. Dec 09, 2015 i love that its so versatile, textured and easy to make. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.

Then check out this post and this post for ideas on how you can modify the directions to suit your repurposing style. 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. Nov 18, 2014 this past summer, my friend melissa deming of hive resources launched the paperback version of her book, daughters of the king. This recycled book page wreath tutorial was an oldie but goodie trash to treasure idea. 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. The book is a book of poems by keats, however it is falling apart and some pages are missing. Easy and beautiful diy projects made with old books 2017. Begin by punching lots of scallop circles out of the pages of the book. Today i am going to share the tutorial of how to make this simple wreath from an old book. This one is so easy yall, just fold paper and glue.

It was about 20 years old but the pages didnt look old enough for the look. Jan, 2018 i did not want to spend any money, so i had to create something with materials i already had. Repurposed book page wreath in paper art magazine by cloth paper scissors via knick of time. Draw and cut a spiral shape starting from the edges of the circle. Nov 14, 20 last year i made a rather large book page wreath to hang over our mantel. But you neednt use wrapping paper, you could upcycle magazines, old comic books, scrapbook paper, anything. Update my book page wreaths were featured in the august, 2014 issue of paper art magazine. Wrapping paper you only need a couple of sheets, or more depending on how many colours youd like in your wreath. I made one with the paper roses which was lovely, but lots of cutting and rose forming and gluing. Vintage book wreaths a fun decoration for after christmas. How to make a wreath with paper book pages old book crafts. Cut a cardboard circle and make a small hole at the center. Diy luscious wreath made from old book pages the spice. Christmas decorating christmas wreath old book pages.

You can upcycle old books into beautiful journals, photo albums, or cookbooks. 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. A few of my girlfriends and i had a girls night out to make glittered vintage book wreaths. Mine was fairly new, but looked antique along the outside edge. It is amazing that you can transform an old book into something that looks so elegant. I really love how easy it is to make, and that it fits really any home decor style. 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. This video demonstrates how to make a wreath with the pages torn from an old book. An old book or two, for a total of at least 330 pages which comes to 165 sheets of paper. For my final layers in the center of the wreath, i shortened my paper cones with scissors before glueing. But mine is extra christmasey because it is made with music pages. My paper is double sided, but it doesnt have to be you wont see the.

I used an old damaged book i had from another recycled book page wreath i made last year. Oct, 2014 so, i totally, totally recommend a girls craft night to do this. You can fold, roll, tuck, cut, and glue them in so many different ways to make a gorgeous addition to a wall or door. X 2 then, crumble them around a pen or a marker to give it the ruffled look. Tie a bow at the top of the ribbon and hang your beautiful wreath. I scooped up some old books in the free box at my local library, and straw wreath forms at a local garage sale.

Diy upcycled book page rosettes great tutorial with step photos showing how to turn pages of old books and paperbacks into paper roses with gold edges. 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. Thats when i decided i would create an easy diy book wreath with a custom sign i created years ago. Diy luscious wreath made from old book pages the spice of life. I dont know about you, but christmas is not complete without music all of the beautiful. I used about 150 sheets, 7 inches by 5 inches, to cover the wreath form. Next, remove the inner circle of the mason jar lid, you only need the outer ring. I put a piece of parchment paper over my table, for easy clean up and to keep the hot glue from getting everywhere. Old book craftsbook page craftsbook page artbook pagesfolded book artbook foldingpaper foldingwreath craftsdiy wreath.

Make a metallic paper hydrangea wreath for your front door and get ready for the compliments you will receive from your guests. This beautiful book wreath is a great way to decorate your reading nook or library. So easy and perfect for all of those old books to be put to good use. Old book crafts book page crafts book page art book pages folded book art paper book book folding paper folding diy paper 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. Cheap decorating ideas, diy projects january 2, 2017. I made 2 vintage book wreaths in about 5 hours and it was worth every second. Great use for old books that you hate to throw away. Trim the cardboard corners to make a circle or you can just leave it square. Aug 18, 2016 get some pieces of vintage old book pages and rolled them up to make this simple yet rustic chic vase. Ingenious and crafty ways of turning paper into stylish wreaths. They make excellent gifts and can be reused year after year as the seasons change.

Dec 02, 2014 diy luscious wreath made from old book pages. Paper flowers fashioned from old book pages, newspaper or brown kraft paper are a frugal alternative to storebought ribbons and bows. Last year i made a rather large book page wreath to hang over our mantel. But if youre perfectly happy with repurposing old books, this post is for. This one is so simple even your little kids can help you make it. Nov 19, 2012 lucky for us, licia jotted down a list of construction tips that i used to write up these instructions. All you need is a book or several, if youre using skinny paperbacks, a stapler, a foam board or wreath, and a glue gun. Begin by carefully tearing pages out of your book until you have a generous stack. I cut the pages in half since i was using a smaller wreath base. Welcome your guests warmly when you highlight your entrance with a decorative wreath. More unique and untraditional ways of decoration here. Youtubes most watched interior designer rebecca robeson recreates an old antique book pages wreath for her home. How to make a book page wreath the shabby creek cottage.