Then you start rolling and gluing the pages into rolls. I also did not paint the edges of the book blackbrown. It was starting to make me feel a little crazy christmas lady. 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.
How to make a book page wreath celebrate every day with me. I recently came across this wreath and decided it was time to complete it and im so glad that i did. Jan 26, 2010 except i knew it was really a christmas 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. Let me show you how to make an easy book page wreath today. A couple of months ago, my sweet friend a and i got together one afternoon and made two pine cone and book page wreaths. One to keep the point from getting in the way on the other side, but also to thicken up the base of the roll to keep it secure on the wire and keep the pages from sliding around on the wire wreath. I have wanted to make a dahlia book page wreath for a while. Well read wreath book page wreath deja vue designs.
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. Learn how to make your own beautiful book page wreath, plus get the details for 14 other diy christmas wreaths. 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 had decided that this fall i wanted to do some projects with book page leaves. 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. Todays craft a book page wreath is another simple one im sensing a trend here. Thats a fairly accurate descriptions of how we live in our book life. Burlap wired ribbon about 4 feet glue gun optional.
Jan 03, 2017 this book page magnolia wreath, is perfect for your farmhouse. I followed her directions but instead of using a full page from the book, i cut the pages in half. 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 wreath. This halloween book page wreath is quick, easy, and can be made to match any halloween decor. It probably took me a just over an hour to make this entire wreath while we watched a christmas movie last night. 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. Last year i made a rather large book page wreath to hang over our mantel. This book page magnolia wreath, is perfect for your farmhouse. I just used two different size book pages and rolled mine into cones. Dec 03, 2010 how to make a rolled bookpage wreath 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. Using a pencil, roll your book page from one corner to the next to make a tube. Jan 02, 2017 i put a piece of parchment paper over my table, for easy clean up and to keep the hot glue from getting everywhere. Book page wreath tutorial book page crafts, book page.
I feel foolish not understanding why you cant simply use a hole punch then feed it on the wire. Ive been wanting to make one of these after admiring them for more than two years. I ended up using a sharpie marker rather than the pen shown to crumble the paper. For the center of the wreath, i spray painted a 6 inch wooden circle with chalkboard paint about 4 layers. 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. Cheap decorating ideas, diy projects january 2, 2017. Dec 09, 2015 how to assemble your book page wreath. Like you i have a hard time throwing a book away, i still have cathleen e woodiwiss first book. How to make a book page paper wreath the crafty blog stalker. Book page wreath french farmhouse paper rose new size 12 this french book page wreath will add a of touch of romantic charm to your farmhouse, cottage, or apartment.
It was the only non grapevine wreath in the house so i dismembered it and wrapped fabric around the wreath so i can use the wreath again later if i ever choose to take the book page wreath apart. I also love that fact that is a very cheap diy project to make. When the wreath was wrapped i just pinned the burlap in place. Book page wreath i had decided that this fall i wanted to do some projects with book page leaves. Book pages wreaths revisited ajs trash2treasure blog. When the last harry potter book came out, i reserved a copy, so that i could get it right away. Dec 27, 20 recycle water damaged or old books into a wreath. On bliss street book page wreath tutorial on bliss street. I wanted to tell you how much i like the book page wreath. 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. 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. So i get to enjoy the holiday a little longer this year, and im ok with that.
Theyre big, colorful, and a pretty decoration for the holidays or anytime, depending on your choice of. Then i hot glued them to a plastic covered straw wreath form. Since im in the mood to pretty up my house for my sisters book release party brp for short but thats sounds dangerously close to burp i went with the not too risky but always a crowd pleaser. As an ex english teacher book hoarder, i never imagined i would tear up a beautiful book to use for decoration. This beautiful book wreath is a great way to decorate your reading nook or library. I was up in pennsylvania and just enjoying the time with my family. Sep 04, 2011 heres a bunch of book page wreath ideas and heres a tutorial. But if youre perfectly happy with repurposing old books, this post is for you. I first took strips of burlap and wrapped the whole wreath. Since many of the book pages have black and white pictures on them the variegation in. I then attached a wooden block that i took from my kids building blocks to the center of the wreath using command strips. With halloween just around the corner, i decided it was high time i came up with an appropriate halloween embellishment for it. Of all the projects ive done, im pretty sure the book page wreath is my favorite. Its been a fun two weeks of just enjoying some time with the kiddos and the hubby and taking it.
In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page wreath for her door. How to make a rolled bookpage wreath 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. How to make a book page wreath the shabby creek cottage. I envisioned a new kind of book wreath that could safely carry me through another month.
I am a little late to the book page wreath bandwagon but it is so worth it to be late than not at all. 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. 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. Your non blog obsessive real life friends will be so wowed. Sad, yes, but i do plan on making a new pom pom wreath this winter. You can use an old book you have around already or. Today i am going to share the tutorial of how to make this simple wreath from an old book.
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. I can almost hear you running to your bookshelves now and ripping out the pages for this project. Im hoping this little tutorial was easy and helpful for anyone wanting 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. Well read wreath book page wreath september 23, 20 by tammy 69 comments.
Nonna took the idea and ran with it as she so effortlessly does and created a few new styles of book page wreaths. As an ex english teacherbookhoarder, i never imagined i would tear up a beautiful book to use for. I knew it would fit in perfect with my late summer mantel. I had a damaged antique book with beautiful gold leafed pages. Instead, after the wreath was finished, i took a lighter and very carefully outside with a bucket of water on hand just in case burnt the edges of most of the book pages. Made from vintage french book pages and embellished at the center with a vintage paper rose. How to make a dahlia book page wreath a wonderful thought.
Place a dab of hot glue on the inside of the ring and then attach one of your crumbled book pages onto it. Since many of the book pages have black and white pictures on them the variegation in color is amazing. I just think its such a creative use of materials, and a stunning result to boot. Book page wreath tutorial how to make a book page wreath. 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. You could also use this technique to create a wreath using magazine pages, comic book pages, or even tissue paper or construction paper. Diy vintage book page wreath as i stated in yesterdays post, i have been very busy on our halloween decor, so here i am again to share with you all a few more diy projects. After seeing lots of pictures of them all over and loving the look of them, i decided it was time to make one. Ive been eyeing these great book page wreaths for a while now, and finally got around to making my own last weekend. The supplies i used include a 12inch wreath form, a glue gunglue sticks, a book, and a tea bag. My version of the book page wreath satori design for living. Its been a fun two weeks of just enjoying some time with the kiddos and the hubby and taking it a bit slow.
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. 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. So i start by rolling each page then i fold up the bottom. 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. Ive made a few over the years and emily just shared a cool way to decorate a gift with one. Im hoping this little tutorial was easy and helpful for anyone wanting to create this easy diy book page wreath with a custom sign. So, i pulled another dusty paperback off the shelf and set. Mar 28, 20 i would love to make the book page wreath but i am so confused by the directions.
It saddens me a tad to rip old books apart, but the end results just make you love the written word on a whole new level it seems to have started with the ones with pages rolled into cone shapes and attached to a backing in a circular shape. Oct 10, 20 this recycled book page wreath tutorial was an oldie but goodie trash to treasure idea. 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. Its a little early i know but i have so many cute projects i want to share with you, and i cant share unless they are done and displayed. I had a straw wreath that i pulled the moss off of. I had a straw wreath that i pulled the moss off of and recycled for this project.
A list of all the materials used in the above tutorial can be found. Directions i started with taking a damp tea bag and lightly rubbing the sides of the book. Instead, after the wreath was finished, i took a lighter and very carefully outside with a bucket of water on hand just in. This recycled book page wreath tutorial was an oldie but goodie trash to treasure idea. 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. This just lets the circle sit off from the back of the wreath so it doesnt squish the book page cones. How to make a book page wreath, and more book art ideas. When i very first started this book page paper wreath i didnt love it, so my passion for finishing it, quickly vanished. Once its all rolled up, slightly loosen the roll so you can slide the pencil out. All you need is a book or several, if youre using skinny paperbacks, a stapler, a foam board or wreath, and a glue gun. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The possibilities for how to use this book page wreath are endless. Check both sides of your page to plan how much print you want showing once you roll your page up. 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. This is it, the mother of all wreath link up parties. My mother says that my daughter and i devour books. Love all the different stuff bloggers are doing with old book pages these days. Carefully tear or cut pages out of the book you are using. All you need are a few supplies and a couple of hours. Oct 25, 2010 of all the projects ive done, im pretty sure the book page wreath is my favorite. Oct 02, 2012 this halloween book page wreath is quick, easy, and can be made to match any halloween decor. This diy book page wreath is a great accent to any room, and you can repurpose a discarded book. Remember the interchangeable book page wreath i shared back in april. Nov 09, 20 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 it is a little different to the ones ive. Apr 11, 20 for the center of the wreath, i spray painted a 6 inch wooden circle with chalkboard paint about 4 layers. I never got around to decorating my mantel for halloween, so im hoping to come up with a fabulous fall mantel to make up for it. Please, i know its difficult but could you please try to make me understand.
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