Sign up today to receive vintage, paint and mores free diy, crafts and. The book is a book of poems by keats, however it is falling apart and some pages are missing. If you click a link on our site and make a purchase, we may. 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. Book page wreaths have been all the rage for awhile around blogland. See more ideas about book page wreath, book wreath and book pages. As an ex english teacherbookhoarder, i never imagined i would tear up a beautiful book to use for. 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. Id like to share with you how easy and inexpensive it is to make this bookpage wreath. I scooped up some old books in the free box at my local library, and straw wreath forms at a local garage sale.
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. On bliss street book page wreath tutorial on bliss street. I usually avoid traditional holiday decor, but when i spotted this wreath made from book pages on design crush, i instantly fell in love with its elegant form, ruffled texture, and vintage feel. 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. Let me show you how to make an easy book page wreath today. 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. I love the look of them and i love the story behind them. Im not entirely sure if this wreath fits the definition, because it doesnt have a hole in the center, but im calling it a book wreath anyway. You could also use this technique to create a wreath using magazine pages, comic book pages, or even tissue paper or construction paper. Learn how to make this beautiful and fulllooking book page wreath, plus get the details for making 14 other diy wreaths for the holidays. I can almost hear you running to your bookshelves now and ripping out the pages for this project. Ive been eyeing these great book page wreaths for a while now, and finally got around to making my own last weekend. 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 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.
In the past, ive made a few different types of wreaths that include using paper book pages for flowers. Book pages wreaths revisited love all the different stuff bloggers are doing with old book pages these days. The perfect ribbon for the book pages seemed to naturally be a black and white check. I wrapped the ribbon around the top of the wreath to create the hanger. 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. My mom gave it to me when i told her i wanted to put book pages on the floor of our classroom.
In most of the cases the process is pretty much the same. Beautifully rustic diy folded book page paper wreath youtube. If the thought of taking an exacto to your favorite read makes you a little squeamish, take heart. I have seen many book page wreaths and yours is the prettiest one.
Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. It is an easy, beautiful and inexpensive diy project. 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.
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. Learn how to make your own beautiful book page wreath, plus get the details for 14 other diy christmas wreaths. Im hoping this little tutorial was easy and helpful for anyone wanting to. 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. This book page magnolia wreath, is perfect for your farmhouse. Rustic burlap book page rose wreath gorgeous decor diy duration.
And since i was in charge of decor for our shindig, i didnt want to screw up. Cheap decorating ideas, diy projects january 2, 2017. A great way to add to your home decor on a small budget. Well read wreath book page wreath deja vue designs. An old book preferably with some brown discolored aging. 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. Im an avid reader and a lover of rustic chic diy so theres something about old book pages that just tugs at my heart. We love vintage book page projects and couldnt wait to create our diy mini book page wreath. 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. Couple the creative block with the fact that i really, really wanted to make one of these, and it was a good. There are several book page wreaths out there for inspiration. But mine is extra christmasey because it is made with music pages. Hundreds of beautiful wreaths to make from natural materials hardcover october 1, 1995 by ellen spector platt author visit amazons ellen spector platt page.
I took a short blogging break last week, but now im back now and i am ready for a new year and lots of diy s. Since she doesnt have a blog, i will give you a quick run down on how they are made and show you the changes that i made to mine so i didnt have to pack it away with my christmas decorations. Book paper wreath vintage book page wreath book lover wreath. I like that it is flat, but i could have used a smaller one and it would have worked well. Ingenious and crafty ways of turning paper into stylish. My version of the book page wreath satori design for living. I drew inspiration from design, dining and diapers wreath. To be honest, ive seen these cute wreaths around blogland forever but couldnt find a good, clear tutorial out there. This recycled book page wreath tutorial was an oldie but goodie trash to treasure idea.
A paper cone wreath can take many different forms and can be designed in a lot of stylish and interesting ways. Several weeks ago it was my friend lindas birthday, and i wanted to. After book page wreaths, yarn wrapped ones seem to be the most popular. Not only will you get to learn how to make paper flowers, but youll also discover how easy green crafting can be. I used this old readers digest condensed books book given to me. Make a huge impact for pennies with this tutorial for a rolled book page wreath. In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page wreath for her how to make wreathscrafts to makediy craftsdiy old. The pages need to be big enough to cut out a 4 x 4inch square. Book pages wreaths revisited ajs trash2treasure blog. Carefully and gradually peel away the adhesive strip and stick the two sides together. 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.
I would have thought it would have more up to date styles but was still a good book for the price and for anyone that wanted older styles. 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. How to make a book page wreath, and more book art ideas. Nonna took the idea and ran with it as she so effortlessly does and created a few new styles of book page wreaths. Old book the older the better as the pages will be more yellow and it will give a vintage look to your wreath. How to make a book page paper wreath the crafty blog stalker.
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. I was up in pennsylvania and just enjoying the time with my family. This is actually a bit of a cheater project for me, as i bought the book page wreath from a friend of mine at her christmas craft sale. Make a book page wreath in just 3 easy steps, a simple tutorial at sparkles of sunshine. This is it, the mother of all wreath link up parties. I dare say that yesterdays galvanized feathers were authentically original.
I am a little late to the book page wreath bandwagon but it is so worth it to be late than not at all. See more ideas about book page wreath, book pages and book crafts. How to make a dahlia book page wreath a wonderful thought. 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. Learn how to make a book page wreath that resembles a dahlia flower. Most of these designs were made using mass market fiction or found materials. Ive been looking for the perfect book page wreath to make because i have a damaged antique book with beautiful gold leafed pages. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. 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. All you need is a book or several, if youre using skinny paperbacks, a stapler, a foam board or wreath, and a glue gun.
How to make a book page wreath celebrate every day with me. 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. Well read wreath book page wreath september 23, 20 by tammy 69 comments. I dont know about you, but christmas is not complete without music all of the beautiful, traditional christmas carols. In the world of blogging it gets so hard sometimes to come up with original and creative content. 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. Book page wreath tutorial how to make a book page wreath. Its been a fun two weeks of just enjoying some time with the kiddos and the hubby and taking it. Book page wreath made in 3 easy steps sparkles of sunshine. How to make a book page wreath the shabby creek cottage.
Ive been wanting to make one of these after admiring them for more than two years. Diy diaper cake castle baby shower gift idea duration. An easy diy craft tutorial idea for beautiful home decor that you can display all year long. If youve got any old books just sitting on the shelves collecting dust, reuse them to create a recycled book rosette wreath. This beautiful book wreath is a great way to decorate your reading nook or library. Of all the projects ive done, im pretty sure the book page wreath is my favorite. Since last fall, ive made a book pumpkin, book christmas trees, and book stars today, we have yet another bookish craft a book page wreath. 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.
This time, i decided to use them just a bit differently. A step by step tutorial of how to make a wreath from old book pages. How to make a book page wreath diy christmas crafts to. Ready to put it all together outer ring of a mason jar lid.