Learn how to make this beautiful and fulllooking book page wreath, plus get the details for making 14 other diy wreaths for the holidays. My version of the book page wreath satori design for living. My absolute favorite wreath in blogland was made by the paper princess and shown here. Today i am going to share a tutorial for a wreath i have been wanting to make for some time. It was super exciting and i was honored to help her with the book launch party. 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. 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. Its been a fun two weeks of just enjoying some time with the kiddos and the hubby and taking it.
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. Nov 20, 2014 i started by tearing out a book page and rolling it on an angle to form a cone. Sep 09, 2010 i love all the book page wreaths people were making a few months ago i know, im a little behind the times. 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. Of all the projects ive done, im pretty sure the book page wreath is my favorite. 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. Ive been eyeing these great book page wreaths for a while now, and finally got around to making my own last weekend. If you have some unwanted books piled up in the corner, and dont mind tearing them, these projects are for you. If youve got any old books just sitting on the shelves collecting dust, reuse them to create a recycled book rosette wreath. My mom gave it to me when i told her i wanted to put book pages on the floor of our classroom. So easy to create your own style with this wreath that is great. In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page wreath for her door. All you need is a book or several, if youre using skinny paperbacks, a stapler, a foam board or wreath, and a glue gun. I also love that fact that is a very cheap diy project to make.
Though you may be among the ones who hate cutting up books then you can just use some newspaper. 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. I have wanted to make a dahlia book page wreath for a while. Wreath made from old book pages been seeing lots of book pages wreaths in blog land for quite some time. When we visted the nester last month i was in complete awe of her book page wreath. Not only will you get to learn how to make paper flowers, but youll also discover how easy green crafting can be. How to make a heart shaped book page wreath youtube. If the thought of taking an exacto to your favorite read makes you a little squeamish, take heart. 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. This past summer, my friend melissa deming of hive resources launched the paperback version of her book, daughters of the king. To be honest, ive seen these cute wreaths around blogland forever but couldnt find a good, clear tutorial out there.
How to make a dahlia book page wreath a wonderful thought. Today it is time for making wreaths out of book pages. Ive been wanting to make one of these after admiring them for more than two years. I just never made one because i didnt think i had a very good place to hang one in my house.
The perfect ribbon for the book pages seemed to naturally be a black and white check. Comes ready to hang with a twine loop and a clothespin stamped with french script. 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. Make this rustic old book page wreath with adorable red button accents as a fun addition to your front door for any season of the year. I was up in pennsylvania and just enjoying the time with my family. Book page wreaths have been all the rage for awhile around blogland.
Mar 26, 20 you will need a ton of pages, so make sure you get a very long book or two books just to be safe. Created from vintage french book pages, the center is embellished with a vintage paper rose. But mine is extra christmasey because it is made with music pages. Aug 26, 2012 i had decided that this fall i wanted to do some projects with book page leaves. I wrapped the ribbon around the top of the wreath to create the hanger. I thought about adding a sign, but i wanted something a little different. When the wreath was wrapped i just pinned the burlap in place. Since many of the book pages have black and white pictures on them the variegation in color is amazing. I had a straw wreath that i pulled the moss off of and recycled for this project. This french book wreath adds a touch of romantic charm to your farmhouse, cottage, or apartment. Book page wreath french farmhouse paper rose new size could do for christmas and put something christmassy in the middle instead of the rose folded book art, book folding book page wreath french book wreath paper cone wreath this french book wreath adds a touch of romantic charm to your farmhouse, cottage, or apartment. On bliss street book page wreath tutorial on bliss street. Book page wreath book page wreath, book wreath, old book.
I did not want to spend any money, so i had to create something with materials i already had. Make a pretty, heart shaped wreath with recycled cardboard, and old book and a glue gun. This diy book page wreath is a great accent to any room, and you can repurpose a discarded book. After seeing lots of pictures of them all over and loving the look of them, i decided it was time to make one. Cheap decorating ideas, diy projects january 2, 2017. Then you start rolling and gluing the pages into rolls. I want to make one for my mom and i using my grandmas old sheet music. Since many of the book pages have black and white pictures on them the variegation in. Sep 23, 20 well read wreath book page wreath september 23, 20 by tammy 69 comments. Its been a fun two weeks of just enjoying some time with the kiddos and the hubby and taking it a bit slow. No matter the reason behind the wreath, your customers will be searching for the one that fits their personality and life the best. And ironically, she created this beautiful book party in celebration of her sister, emily, writing her first book, grace for the good girl.
Book pages wreaths revisited ajs trash2treasure blog. Love all the different stuff bloggers are doing with old book pages these days. How to make a book page wreath celebrate every day with me. I just think its such a creative use of materials, and a stunning result to boot. Sep 04, 2011 this is it, the mother of all wreath link up parties. 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. Turn an unwanted old book into a beautiful and unique book page wreath.
Thats when i decided i would create an easy diy book wreath with a custom sign i created years ago. Wreaths can be easy and inexpensive to make and can be enjoyed forever. Then i stapled the cone about an inch from the tip. In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page. How to make a book page wreath the shabby creek cottage. Book page wreath tutorial how to make a book page wreath. 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. I experimented with a couple different cones and came up with a roll that worked for my wreath. And here i am preparing a birthday book party for my daughter, emily. Oct 10, 20 this recycled book page wreath tutorial was an oldie but goodie trash to treasure idea. A book page wreath is a great way to use old books. I have had many requests for the instructions but alas, i have not been able to find the website i read it on. This beautiful book wreath is a great way to decorate your reading nook or library. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
Book page wreath book page wreath, book wreath, old book crafts. I was honored to help her with the book launch party. It will go with farmhouse style wreaths or as a christmas wreath. This book page magnolia wreath, is perfect for your farmhouse. I knew it would fit in perfect with my late summer mantel. Curl each page into the shape of a cone and staple it at the end. Wreaths are always floating in blogdiy world and we are also very fond of sharing variety of them out of any material and theme. And since i was in charge of decor for our shindig, i didnt want to screw up. Mar 28, 20 oh angie my dear friend, this is the book page wreath that tops all other book page wreaths. Jan 03, 2017 this book page magnolia wreath, is perfect for your farmhouse. Check out our book page wreath selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our home decor shops. 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. This step literally took me over 4 hours and an entire bottle of wine.
Jun 30, 2001 the book was used but in like new condition. Oct 25, 2010 of all the projects ive done, im pretty sure the book page wreath is my favorite. Your non blog obsessive real life friends will be so wowed. And while i do love the look of the cone shape rolled pages ones, i just couldnt get on board to make one. I first took strips of burlap and wrapped the whole wreath. 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. The book is a book of poems by keats, however it is falling apart and some pages are missing. 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. 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. Wreaths started out as a symbol of victory and prosperity. You could also use this technique to create a wreath using magazine pages, comic book pages, or even tissue paper or construction paper. Decorate your home for the holidays this year with this eyecatching easy to make. Jun 03, 2010 book pages wreaths revisited love all the different stuff bloggers are doing with old book pages these days.
Fall bookpage wreath i love all the book page wreaths people were making a few months ago i know, im a little behind the times. We have elegant floral wreaths, easter wreaths and even a few the kids are going to love you have to check out the cute rainbow peeps wreathone of my personal favs. You will need a ton of pages, so make sure you get a very long book or two books just to be safe. It probably took me a just over an hour to make this entire wreath while we watched a christmas movie last night. 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. This video shows a cheap and easy way to create a beautiful book page wreath using new or old books, newspaper, or any paper. 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. I have seen many book page wreaths and yours is the prettiest one. Well read wreath book page wreath september 23, 20 by tammy 69 comments. I went googly eyed when i saw it and my mouth fell openlol. Oh angie my dear friend, this is the book page wreath that tops all other book page wreaths.
I had a damaged antique book with beautiful gold leafed pages. I drew inspiration from design, dining and diapers wreath. Jan, 2018 i did not want to spend any money, so i had to create something with materials i already had. My hymnal was 500 pages and i used almost the entire book. Carefully tear or cut pages out of the book you are using. This recycled book page wreath tutorial was an oldie but goodie trash to treasure idea. Book page wreath french book wreath paper cone wreath. I dont know about you, but christmas is not complete without music all of the beautiful. This is it, the mother of all wreath link up parties.
Nonna took the idea and ran with it as she so effortlessly does and created a few new styles of book page 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. There are several book page wreaths out there for inspiration. But if youre perfectly happy with repurposing old books, this post is for you. In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page wreath for her. It seems to have started with the ones with pages rolled into cone shapes and.
How to make a book page wreath, and more book art ideas. While searching for wreaths, you want your customers to feel at ease. Dec 04, 2014 my mom gave it to me when i told her i wanted to put book pages on the floor of our classroom. I first saw the tutorial that i based my wreath on at corner house. 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. After book page wreaths, yarn wrapped ones seem to be the most popular. Learn how to make your own beautiful book page wreath, plus get the details for 14 other diy christmas wreaths. Later they became more of a decorative piece, and often symbol merriment and joy. I started by tearing out a book page and rolling it on an angle to form a cone. Ive been looking for the perfect book page wreath to make because i have a damaged antique book with beautiful gold leafed pages.