This past summer, my friend melissa deming of hive resources launched the paperback version of her book, daughters of the king. Make a book page wreath in just 3 easy steps, a simple tutorial at sparkles of sunshine. I hope you have been catching all of the other posts in this series if not check them out at the bottom of this post. Color washed book page wreath made with old book pagesyou can find old book pages and more on our website. You will need a ton of pages, so make sure you get a very long book or two books just to be safe. Stephanie at under the table and dreaming posted her wreath and tutorial too. 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. Sep 04, 2011 this is it, the mother of all wreath link up parties. How to make a book page wreath celebrate every day with me. I was up in pennsylvania and just enjoying the time with my family. Well read wreath book page wreath september 23, 20 by tammy 69 comments.
Hundreds of beautiful wreaths to make from natural materials ellen spector platt on. Jul 31, 2011 i left my hubby feeling very empowered yesterday after he finished putting together my picture ledges for the living room pictures and instructions to come. You could also use this technique to create a wreath using magazine pages, comic book pages, or even tissue paper or construction paper. Book page wreath made in 3 easy steps sparkles of sunshine.
This halloween book page wreath is quick, easy, and can be made to match any halloween decor. My hymnal was 500 pages and i used almost the entire book. The book is a book of poems by keats, however it is falling apart and some pages are missing. Sep 20, 2017 you see this month its all about diy fall projects but we are moving into spring here in australia. Sharing a fun easy farmhouse book page flower embroidery hoop wreath you can make in one afternoon to add some farmhouse charm to your home. Im an avid reader and a lover of rustic chic diy so theres something about old book pages that just tugs at my heart. Ive been wanting to make one of these after admiring them for more than two years.
Apr 11, 20 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. 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. When the wreath was wrapped i just pinned the burlap in place. Dec 09, 2015 how to assemble your book page wreath. There are several book page wreaths out there for inspiration. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Dec 04, 2014 how to make a book page wreath, and more book art ideas. In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page wreath for her door. Please note that this post contains affiliate links. 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. Stewart ruffled book page garland from the shabby creek cottage book page leaf wreath from ajs trash to treasure autumn book page garland from number fiftythree well read wreath from deja vue designs recycled. 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. I chose to mist each page with gold on one side and silver on the other. How to make a dahlia book page wreath a wonderful thought.
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. Learn how to make your own beautiful book page wreath, plus get the details for 14 other diy christmas wreaths. 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. So without bending the rules too much i thought why not blend the two seasons and came up with a farmhouse book page flower embroidery hoop wreath to share with you. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading learn to make deco mesh wreaths. I knew it would fit in perfect with my late summer mantel. Book page wreath book page wreath, book wreath, old book crafts. Last year i made a rather large book page wreath to hang over our mantel. Nov 18, 2014 it was super exciting and i was honored to help her with the book launch party. This video shows a cheap and easy way to create a beautiful book page wreath using new or old books, newspaper, or any paper.
I want to make one for my mom and i using my grandmas old sheet music. I had a straw wreath that i pulled the moss off of and recycled for this project. How to make a book page wreath the shabby creek cottage. 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 paper wreath using pages from a vintage book. 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. This book page magnolia wreath, is perfect for your farmhouse. Thats when i decided i would create an easy diy book wreath with a custom sign i created years ago. Well read wreath book page wreath deja vue designs. Since many of the book pages have black and white pictures on them the variegation in. Since many of the book pages have black and white pictures on them the variegation in color is amazing.
Aug 26, 2012 i had decided that this fall i wanted to do some projects with book page leaves. I recently came across this wreath and decided it was time to complete it and im so glad that i did. It was super exciting and i was honored to help her with the book launch party. Today i am going to share the tutorial of how to make this simple wreath from an old book 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. When i very first started this book page paper wreath i didnt love it, so my passion for finishing it, quickly vanished. And i also realized that on these filler pages, theres no need to fold up the bottom edge to hold the folds, as the pages surrounding each page will do that job. But if youre perfectly happy with repurposing old books, this post is for you. Wrap it around something round to form the ring, then bend the tips into the shape you see in the photo above. 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. It is an easy, beautiful and inexpensive diy project. Following the same procedure used for my book page wreath, i turned this not so nice reply. 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.
Dec 22, 2014 make your wreath personal about the things you love. How to make a book page paper wreath the crafty blog stalker. So, i tore the page in half, folded it any which way, placed glue on the bottom, and then stuck it into the wreath where it was needed. Cheap decorating ideas, diy projects january 2, 2017. Remember the interchangeable book page wreath i shared back in april. Book page wreath i had decided that this fall i wanted to do some projects with book page leaves. Book page wreath book page wreath, book wreath, old book. After taking down my winter wreath, i had a bare spot on my wall. Dec 04, 2012 today i am going to share a tutorial for a wreath i have been wanting to make for some time. I promised i would share my choose to shine book page wreath tut during yesterdays post. I was definitely feeling inspired after yesterdays post on 10 ways to decorate with book pages, so i decided to jump right into making my very own book page wreath and i am crazy about how it turned out if you all remember, a few weeks ago i revealed my first fall wreath of the year and i definitely liked it but i was pretty honest about my feelings toward it. Jan 24, 2011 394 pages rolled book page wreath january 24, 2011 24 comments a little spare crafting time, 1,000 hot glue gun burns and 394 book pages later and you too can have a wreath like this. I love the look of them and i love the story behind them.
In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page. I think this wreath is absolutely gorgeous and i cant believe at one point i didnt like it. A little spare crafting time, 1,000 hot glue gun burns and 394 book pages later and you too can have a wreath like this. I am a little late to the book page wreath bandwagon but it is so worth it to be late than not at all. Sep 15, 2010 and i also realized that on these filler pages, theres no need to fold up the bottom edge to hold the folds, as the pages surrounding each page will do that job. 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. Thats a fairly accurate descriptions of how we live in our book life.
Learn to make deco mesh wreaths kindle edition by arts. Jun 03, 2010 stewart ruffled book page garland from the shabby creek cottage book page leaf wreath from ajs trash to treasure autumn book page garland from number fiftythree well read wreath from deja vue designs recycled. I reused a flat cardboard piece to make the wreath base. Its been a fun two weeks of just enjoying some time with the kiddos and the hubby and taking it a bit slow. Everybody has already posted how to make a book page wr eath all over blogworld, but im in a creative slump, so i thought id just do something anything just to get my juices flowing again. A step by step tutorial of how to make a wreath from old book pages. Book page wreath tutorial how to make a book page wreath. As an amazon associate and rewards style influencer we earn from qualifying purchases and any sales made through such links will reward us a small commission at no extra cost for you. How about using a red tint with a gold ribbon for winter holidays. 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. I also love that fact that is a very cheap diy project to make. Ive been eyeing these great book page wreaths for a while now. My mother says that my daughter and i devour books. My version of the book page wreath satori design for living.
Interchangeable book page wreath the center of this wreath can be easily switched out for different seasons and holidays. When the last harry potter book came out, i reserved a copy, so that i could get it right away. Jan, 2018 i did not want to spend any money, so i had to create something with materials i already had. Of all the projects ive done, im pretty sure the book page wreath is my favorite. I was honored to help her with the book launch party. I also finished up the worst project i have ever startedthe bane of my existencemy rosette bookpage wreath. Unfortunately, i dont have endless amounts of storage space to store wreaths. A book page wreath is a great way to use old books. The possibilities for how to use this book page wreath are endless. Nonna took the idea and ran with it as she so effortlessly does and created a few new styles of book page wreaths. How to make a book page wreath, and more book art ideas.
Tear out pages from your book as cleanly as possible and lay them out flat. I wanted to make a yarn wrapped wreath and embellish it with some paper flowers. This book page paper wreath tutorial is the first diy home decor item ive made this spring and it is a dollar store craft. Book page wreaths have been all the rage for awhile around blogland. Its been a fun two weeks of just enjoying some time with the kiddos and the hubby and taking it. 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. Jun 10, 2019 when i very first started this book page paper wreath i didnt love it, so my passion for finishing it, quickly vanished. This beautiful book wreath is a great way to decorate your reading nook or library. This is it, the mother of all wreath link up parties. I also really like the gallery shelves in the final picture. I did not want to spend any money, so i had to create something with materials i already had.
Craft project leahdawnwilliams october 10, 2011 stumbleupon this craft over. After seeing lots of pictures of them all over and loving the look of them, i decided it was time to make one. Last year, i made a spring wreath with a cute little bird and some bunting on it. This diy book page wreath is a great accent to any room, and you can repurpose a discarded book. Oct 25, 2010 of all the projects ive done, im pretty sure the book page wreath is my favorite. Apr 26, 2012 interchangeable book page wreath the center of this wreath can be easily switched out for different seasons and holidays. An easy diy craft tutorial idea for beautiful home decor that you can display all year long. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. With halloween just around the corner, i decided it was high time i came up with an appropriate halloween embellishment for it. I have wanted to make a dahlia book page wreath for a while.
These are really stiff rods, so it takes some muscle to bend, but the wreath is very sturdy. And there you have a fun farmhouse book page embroidery hoop. I first took strips of burlap and wrapped the whole wreath. Make your wreath personal about the things you love. But mine is extra christmasey because it is made with music pages. I thought about adding a sign, but i wanted something a little different. They were actually easy to make once i nailed down the detailswhich was nice since i. I left my hubby feeling very empowered yesterday after he finished putting together my picture ledges for the living room pictures and instructions to come.
Color washed book page wreath made with old book pages color washed book page wreath easy and very sophisticated looking. Learn how to make a book page wreath that resembles a dahlia flower. Christmas, diy, fall, gift, how to, our projects 8 comments. I am back with another post in our a homemade christmas series. If you choose, this would be a good time to lightly mist them with spray paint on either or both sides and add glitter. This recycled book page wreath tutorial was an oldie but goodie trash to treasure idea. I dont know about you, but christmas is not complete without music all of the beautiful. Sep 23, 20 love love the ribbon and of course the entire wreath i tried to make one of these but the black and white pages do not really match jewel toned decor id love to know how to age them, with a more old brownish color to the page opposed to the white but without blanking out the words any suggestions.
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. Recycled paper wreath, make with old sheet music of xmas carols, tea stained and. After book page wreaths, yarn wrapped ones seem to be the most popular. Ive been looking for the perfect book page wreath to make because i have a damaged antique book with beautiful gold leafed pages.
It will go with farmhouse style wreaths or as a christmas wreath. In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page wreath for her. Jan 03, 2017 this book page magnolia wreath, is perfect for your farmhouse. How to make a book page wreath, and a few more book art projects im wanting to try this holiday season. I scooped up some old books in the free box at my local library, and straw wreath forms at a local garage sale. 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. All you need is a book or several, if youre using skinny paperbacks, a stapler, a foam board or wreath, and a. Learn to make deco mesh wreaths kindle edition by arts, leisure. Nov 21, 2011 ive been looking for the perfect book page wreath to make because i have a damaged antique book with beautiful gold leafed pages. That wreath also had shredded paper but it was in the form of easter grass rather than a shred book pages. I just think its such a creative use of materials, and a stunning result to boot. So easy to create your own style with this wreath that is great. Book pages wreaths revisited ajs trash2treasure blog. Instructions for making wreaths include those with fresh and dried flowers, herbs and spices, and edible materials.
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