Wreath made of old book pages

I used 55 book pages for this wreath, so thats a good number to start with for a 9 inch wreath form. Wreath made from old book pages ajs trash2treasure blog. Ive been looking for the perfect book page wreath to make because i have a damaged antique book with beautiful gold leafed pages. Last year i made a rather large book page wreath to hang over our mantel. Jun 11, 2019 i also love that the wreath it is made up of old book pages very green. Trace and cut out 4 ribbon shapes onto the book pages to go on the bottom of the bow. Glue some book pages together to get a longer piece and then crumble it and dip it in glue diluted with water. Its because i was bound and determined to make a vintage hymnal paper cone cross wreath. You might also like this rustic folded book page wreath, or this upcycled book page scroll wreath. Make a book page wreath in just 3 easy steps, a simple tutorial at sparkles of sunshine.

Ive been eyeing these great book page wreaths for a while now. Burlap wired ribbon about 4 feet glue gun optional note. How to make a book page paper wreath the crafty blog stalker. In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page wreath for her door. It was about 20 years old but the pages didnt look old enough for the look. An old book to tear out pages my pages were about 7. Gina, i love the book wreath and plan to try it with a layer of an old bible that had missing pages and some old songbook pages for the middle layer. Come see all the ways you can decorate your home with book pages. A couple of months ago, my sweet friend a and i got together one afternoon and made two pine cone and book page wreaths. Diy faux curled rosewood wreath made from rolled recycled book pages posted by stephanie lynn i have seen various versions of faux rosewood wreaths in just about every store and catalog for the upcoming season.

I made this wreath probably five years ago and i love decorating with it. For a different look, consider tinting the book pages with a wash of color. Im an avid reader and a lover of rustic chic diy so theres something about old book pages that just tugs at my heart. Today i am going to share the tutorial of how to make this simple wreath from an old book.

How to make a book page wreath celebrate every day with me. I bought a wreath from her thats made out of an old copy of pride and prejudice and i love it my other favorites from her were simple glass ball ornaments that she covered in strips of book pages. How to make paper hearts from old book pages fabulessly frugal. Then i shared it in our wood frame gallery wall, and a lot of other people asked where they could find the tutorial. My version of the book page wreath satori design for living. Follow this step by step tutorial to turn an old book into this stunning folded paper wreath. Turn old book pages into the perfect book page bow. Piece of cardboard i just used the top of a large pizza box free ball. 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. You will want to read my previous post on making a book page wreath for the easiest way to crumble your book pages. All the above highlighted links are to the actual tutorial which, i found out, is not always easy to locate. Ingenious and crafty ways of turning paper into stylish. The pages need to be big enough to cut out a 4 x 4inch square. 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.

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. I have many, many pictures to help you see exactly what to do. I also love that fact that is a very cheap diy project to make. Jun 10, 2019 how to make a paper wreath using pages from a vintage book. Its been a fun two weeks of just enjoying some time with the kiddos and the hubby and taking it a bit slow. The book is a book of poems by keats, however it is falling apart and some pages are missing. 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. I used about 150 sheets, 7 inches by 5 inches, to cover the wreath form.

A few friends asked me to please do a post on how i made the book page wreath that i have hanging above my fireplace mantel in my living room after seeing it on my valentine heart craft post. These paper flower roses were handcrafted from repurposed sheet music or vintage old book pages. I stained the embroidery hoop a dark color and while it dried, i taped two book pages together so they were big enough to fit the back of the embroidery hoop. Diy luscious wreath made from old book pages the spice. An easy diy craft tutorial idea for beautiful home decor that you can display all year long. Imagine all the crafts you could make using this diy fabric. I love the look of them and i love the story behind them. How to decorate with book pages stationary this post goes way beyond the book page wreath. Then you start rolling and gluing the pages into rolls. After you have this part, decorate it with paper flowers and other things. These pages are over 100 years old, so they had naturally aged pretty color, but if you use newer book pages, you could teadye them to age them up a bit.

Feb, 2010 wreath made from old book pages been seeing lots of book pages wreaths in blog land for quite some time. Christmas decorating christmas wreath old book pages youtube. A step by step tutorial of how to make a wreath from old book pages. How to make a paper wreath using pages from a vintage book. Transform old books into this origami old book page wreath with simple folding techniques anyone can follow with this video tutorial. We were making them for fall but then we decided that our new wreaths were perfect for christmas. Nov 14, 20 last year i made a rather large book page wreath to hang over our mantel. I cut the pages in half since i was using a smaller wreath base. Fold each page into a cone and staple at the bottom. Carefully tear or cut pages out of the book you are using. Oct 27, 2016 letters made from rolled up book pages, pretty cool looking and simple. It diffuses the bright overhead light nicely without making the room feel dark or. Or use an old book and add a burlap bow for a vintage look.

Nov 19, 2012 heres an oval wreath that would look great all year long. Apr 25, 2020 set aside the wreath, and take an additional 34 book pages out to create a paper bow. You can buy via etsy, or try to make by yourself with instructions. Do this over and over until you have as many paper hearts as you need. How to make a book page wreath, and more book art ideas. So easy and perfect for all of those old books to be put to good use.

Use several of these pieces to make the vines that will form the wreath. Book page wreath made in 3 easy steps sparkles of sunshine. Dec 09, 2015 how to assemble your book page wreath. It probably took me a just over an hour to make this entire wreath while we watched a christmas movie last night. I scooped up some old books in the free box at my local library, and straw wreath forms at a local garage sale.

This wreath was a fun project to make with simple folding techniques turning each page. If folding is fun for you, make this origami book page wreath another option is to make this old book pages star wall decoration or an upcycled old book. My supply of old books that would otherwise be thrown away just never seems to end. 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. An old book or two, for a total of at least 330 pages which comes to 165 sheets of paper. You can use this same process with any colored paper or scrapbook paper if preferred. Dec 02, 2014 an old book or two, for a total of at least 330 pages which comes to 165 sheets of paper. This doesnt have to be made with just old book pages.

See more ideas about book page wreath, book pages and book crafts. How to make a book page wreath the shabby creek cottage. Dec 04, 2014 i have a friend who did book art crafts like this last year. Diy vintage hymnal paper cross wreath with instructions. 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. There are several ways you can display these cute paper hearts.

More unique and untraditional ways of decoration here. Very artsy and perfect decoration for the book lover. If you like them as much as i do, then youll also fall in love with this origami old book page wreath or this rustic old book page wreath. Start by tracing and cutting out a bow shape on 3 or 4 book pages then set those aside. How to make a dahlia book page wreath a wonderful thought. How to make a recycled book page butterfly wreath out of pages from a damaged book and branches. 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.

Aug 18, 2016 an elegant and unique paper wreath made from the vintage old book pages. You just add a coat of silicone on them to make the pages sewable. Christmas decorating christmas wreath old book pages. If you had a bigger book, one page would work fine.

This video demonstrates how to make a wreath with the pages torn from an old book. Perfect for wedding decoration, home decoration, bouquet in vase and what ever you would like to use them to. It would even be cute to display on some branches from your yard in a cute container. My big kids especially are never without a book or kindle in their hands. Nov 23, 2015 start out by tearing your book pages from your book. Using the compass, draw the circles to create your wreath base. So easy to create your own style with this wreath that is great. I had originally intended on glueing red and white striped straws to the record and making a retro 50s looking wreath. Even children can help with scrunching and folding the pages. 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. 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.

I knew it would fit in perfect with my late summer mantel. May 01, 2015 it might surprise you just how many types of crafts you can create. My husband was really surprised when i told him they were made out of book pages. Old book the older the better as the pages will be more yellow and it will give a vintage look to your wreath.

Diy faux curled rosewood wreath made from rolled recycled book pages. Pages with edges that are beginning to yellow look especially nice when rolled due to the color variation. I have a friend who did book art crafts like this last year. This video demonstrates how to make a wreath with the pages torn. It might surprise you just how many types of crafts you can create. My husband is an art teacher and i have seen him do cool projects with book pages which then inspired to use the pages from the book to make a paper.

But if youre perfectly happy with repurposing old books, this post is for you. Of course, i also have tutorials for making a gorgeous rose old book page wreath that is just a bit different but still stunning to hang up. Jan 16, 2019 staple all of the pages together at the end and you are done one paper 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. I love this door hanger with golds and pine cones so im going to tear it apart and use it as decorations on the wreath.

Old book pages, approximately 200250 books can be found at thrift stores, yard or library sales, and even auctions, but avoid brittle pages. Heres an oval wreath that would look great all year long. Easy and beautiful diy projects made with old books 2017. 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. Ingenious and crafty ways of turning paper into stylish wreaths. One of the best things about book themed crafts is this is a wonderful way to share your love of the written word in a creative way.

Book page chandelier create a beautiful chandelier from old book pages and a circle punch. And while i do love the look of the cone shape rolled pages ones, i just couldnt get on board to make one. Halloween wreath made from book pages this neutral color wreath is made from book pages. I shared my book page wreath in my fall mantel a few years ago, and a few people asked where they could find the tutorial for it. How to make a wreath with paper book pages with images old. I used an old damaged book i had from another recycled book page wreath i made last year. I love being able to turn such valued items into something new and beautiful instead of seeing them thrown away. There are several book page wreaths out there for inspiration. Make a vintage heart garland from paper great for valentines day. When you are done you should have a bunch of cones like this. Spring wreath made from embroidery hoops and old book pages. I expanded the compass as far as it would go for the. While i unpacked my christmas decorations this year, i found an old book about christmas decorating that was published in the 80s and i wondered what i could do with it instead of tossing it away.

The first step is to cut up the pages of your book into squares. Jan 14, 2016 how to make a book page rose wreath first you need to make the roses. Add a crow or spiders for halloween or keep it simple and use for your everyday neutral decor. Wreath made from old book pages been seeing lots of book pages wreaths in blog land for quite some time. Beautifully rustic diy folded book page paper wreath youtube. I am totally in love with these old book page crafts, and i have made tons of different wreaths using paper pages. Halloween wreath made from book pages live laugh rowe.

The end result is unique and beautiful, and the wreath makes a wonderful gift for the book lovers in your life. Gorgeous old book page wrapped wreath with flowers diy. Mar 28, 20 these pages are over 100 years old, so they had naturally aged pretty color, but if you use newer book pages, you could teadye them to age them up a bit. A simple paper wreath can be customized easily with accent flowers and ribbon. Start out by tearing your book pages from your book. I was up in pennsylvania and just enjoying the time with my family. 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. Oct 07, 2014 after getting the basic wreath made, for some reason mine looks really plain. Diy luscious wreath made from old book pages the spice of life. Pride and prejudice book wreath heart wreath paper rose wreath book lovers wreath.

Youtubes most watched interior designer rebecca robeson recreates an old antique book pages wreath for her home. Sep, 2015 even children can help with scrunching and folding the pages. Here is a recent rustic book page burlap rose wreath. If you love old books and the looks of aged pages, youll love this upcycling project.

Christmas decorations and christmas decorating you can make yourself. Sep 16, 2011 this video demonstrates how to make a wreath with the pages torn from an old book. My friend brought the pine cones and i had the old books. I had no idea at the time what to do with them, but something in me wanted them. Jan 03, 2017 this book page magnolia wreath, is perfect for your farmhouse. Nov 18, 2014 metal to twist for hooks on the back of wreath.

Rustic folded book page wreath with video tutorial diy. Dec, 20 i had originally intended on glueing red and white striped straws to the record and making a retro 50s looking wreath. How to make a book page wreath shaped like a heart. Nov 24, 2012 youtubes most watched interior designer rebecca robeson recreates an old antique book pages wreath for her home.