Jan 10, 2015 make a pretty, heart shaped wreath with recycled cardboard, and old book and a glue gun. The perfect ribbon for the book pages seemed to naturally be a black. This way i could cut out a 40 leaf shapes in quick order. The color of the pages varied from book to book, and i thought that the color variance would add interest and depth to the wreath. Leaves made from books pages use in wreath projects ideas and. The love of book pages, got me thinking about a project. The book was approximately 5 x 8 inches in size, so the wreath turned out a lot more full. How to make a fall leaf book page garland artful homemaking. How to make a book page paper wreath the crafty blog stalker. Book pages wreaths revisited ajs trash2treasure blog.
Dec 06, 2014 diy paper leaf wreath hgtv handmade hgtv handmade. I followed her directions but instead of using a full page from the book, i cut the pages in half. Ive been looking forward to beginning to change over the decor from summer to. There are several book page wreaths out there for inspiration. I am a little late to the book page wreath bandwagon but it is so worth it to be late than not at all. Aug 18, 2016 get some pieces of vintage old book pages and rolled them up to make this simple yet rustic chic vase.
But dabbing the bag on the edges of the pages worked great. And it has that neutral look that is so hot right now. How to make wreaths, dried flower arrangements, potpourris, dolls, baskets, gifts, decorative accessories for th. Get some pieces of vintage old book pages and rolled them up to make this simple yet rustic chic vase. I finally came across one at this little boutique in tustin of course i didnt have my camera on me at the time to take a picture. I have been wanting to make a book page magnolia wreath for some time now. Aug 20, 2018 how to make a fall leaf book page garland to decorate your home for fall. The size of the book pages will determine the final width of your wreath, use small pages for a small wreath, etc. This may be the perfect time to talk about the book youre using and where to find cheap books. And while i do love the look of the cone shape rolled pages ones, i just couldnt get on board to make one. If youre looking for beautiful, neutral fall decor ideas, try making your own book page wreaths and garlands i have a diy tutorial for you. For the party, i scouted out garage sales and thrift shops for old books. Debbiedabble blog and a debbiedabble christmas august 30, 2018 at 5.
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. Book page leaf craft autumn decor leaf crafts, fall. I prefer to tear the pages instead of cutting them, as the torn edges add to the charm of this wreath. Book page leaf wreath and garland fresh vintage by lisa s. See more ideas about wreaths, book page crafts and paper crafts. See more ideas about book page wreath, book pages and book crafts. I lightly crimped each book page leaf down the middle to add more dimension. I dont know about you, but christmas is not complete without music all of the beautiful, traditional christmas carols. Corrugated cardboard about 12 inches 30 cm square ribbon 20 inches 12 meter ball ornaments 12 staple gun hot glue gun craft glue or glue stick scissors compass optional instructions. Begin rolling your pages into cones, ready with your glue stick to. Since many of the book pages have black and white pictures on them the variegation in.
Ive been looking for the perfect book page wreath to make because i have a damaged antique book with beautiful gold leafed pages. 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. After seeing lots of pictures of them all over and loving the look of them, i decided it was time to make one. 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 used this old readers digest condensed books book given to me. Wreath made from old book pages been seeing lots of book pages wreaths in blog land for quite some time. 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 been looking forward to beginning to change over the decor from summer to autumn. It was more like 4 x 6 inches in size, and the pages were yellowed with age. How to make a book page wreath, and more book art ideas. Feb, 2010 wreath made from old book pages been seeing lots of book pages wreaths in blog land for quite some time. The perfect ribbon for the book pages seemed to naturally be a black and white check. The worddictionary style book had different formats. I placed my template over the book pages and used a supersharp exacto knife to cut around the leaf template. Vintage music wreath, 1919 high school song book, book lover gift, book page flowers, book wreath, book dahlia. Diy luscious wreath made from old book pages the spice.
Since many of the book pages have black and white pictures on them the variegation in color is amazing. This is a soft, subtle change ive made in this corner of the kitchen using book page leaf crafts. You can use an old book you have around already or. How to make a dahlia book page wreath a wonderful thought. Too cute to scold but always chewing something up he shouldnt. How to make a dahlia book page wreath book wreath, book. 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. See more ideas about book page wreath, book pages and book wreath. Cheap decorating ideas, diy projects january 2, 2017. Old book pages about 70 licia likes to use paperback books because the pages tear out easily and the paper is a nice weight for rolling. On bliss street book page wreath tutorial on bliss street.
Wreath made from old book pages ajs trash2treasure blog. This one is so easy yall, just fold paper and glue. I scooped up some old books in the free box at my local library, and straw wreath forms at a local garage sale. This beautiful book wreath is a great way to decorate your reading nook or library. Hectanooga1 crochet, knitting, jewelry, crafts, cooking 864,228 views. Your non blog obsessive real life friends will be so wowed. Home farm style wreathsbook fold arthome decorbook. If youre thinking that there has to be a good way to earn have you ever listened to someone, seen a post or video where a super easy way to clean pine cone for. My version of the book page wreath satori design for living.
Sep 23, 2011 20 ways to decorate with book pages and other things about the book party september 23, 2011 filed under. Well read wreath book page wreath deja vue designs. I then stacked 10 book pages together and folded the page in half. Upcycled paper rose wreath, roses, red roses, book art, book roses wreath, book page wreath this beautiful handcrafted wreath features roses made with upcycled book pages and earlized paper cardstock. Burlap wired ribbon about 4 feet glue gun optional. How to make a book page maple leaf wreath and garland.
The possibilities for how to use this book page wreath are endless. If you want to make your own, start with a few book pages. Sep 20, 2010 the color of the pages varied from book to book, and i thought that the color variance would add interest and depth to the wreath. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Easter peeps are a great way to add whimsy into you easter decor. Hold the page horizontally and fold it in thirds lengthwise. I found this beautiful quote that i thought would be perfect for autumn and the leaf decor. I used about 150 sheets, 7 inches by 5 inches, to cover the wreath form. 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. I dont know about you, but christmas is not complete without music all of the beautiful, traditional christmas carols just sets the tone for the season. Makes a warm home decor or use as cute teachers day, birthday or house warming gifts. How to make a book page wreath the shabby creek cottage. Im a christ follower, raised by antique dealers, married to my best friend. Make an autumn book page leaf garland pretty handy girl.
An old book or two, for a total of at least 330 pages which comes to 165 sheets of paper. How to make a heart shaped book page wreath youtube. Its been sitting in our book box of guiltthose perfectly good books that we dont want and nobody else does eitherso it was a good candidate for ripping to pieces. The second book wreath i made came from a falling apart murder mystery i picked up at the thrift store. Sep 15, 2010 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. Check out these 10 clever ways to create adorable fall.
Im a fitness instructor no fitness talk here mom of 2, thrift shopper, diyer, junk collector, cherry picker, holiday boutique vendor, city farmer, chicken wrangler and lover of all things vintage. Gently scrunch each page in your hand to add fullness to the paper, figure 1 and then open the pages flat. The pages were also very thin, so the rolls in the paper are softer. 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. I have wanted to make a dahlia book page wreath for a while. Visit dltks for christmas crafts, games, recipes and printables. How to make a fall leaf book page garland to decorate your home for fall. I also love that fact that is a very cheap diy project to make. Im an avid reader and a lover of rustic chic diy so theres something about old book pages that just tugs at my heart. How to make a book page wreath celebrate every day with me. Book pages wreaths revisited love all the different stuff bloggers are doing with old book pages these days. And since i was in charge of decor for our shindig, i didnt want to screw up.
An old book preferably with some brown discolored aging. To start, i made a leaf stencil on card stock by simply drawing a leaf in the size i imagined a magnolia would be, cut it out, and then used it to trace leaves onto the ripped out pages from the book. I love the look of them and i love the story behind them. 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 for the inside, then cut the circles with a. How to make a paper wreath using pages from a vintage book. But mine is extra christmasey because it is made with music pages. I wrapped the ribbon around the top of the wreath to create the hanger. Easy diy book wreath with a custom sign since ive taken down our christmas decor, our front entryway just seemed bare. I then boiled a pot of water and threw in about 45 tea bags and stirred until the water was nice.
I then boiled a pot of water and threw in about 45 tea bags and stirred until the water was nice and dark. Hundreds of beautiful wreaths to make from natural materials. My first vision was to create a garland of book page leaves to swag over the chalkboard in my kitchen. Sometimes, thats a really good feeling, like when youre decluttering and you feel like youve simplified. Jun 10, 2019 how to make a paper wreath using pages from a vintage book. Jan, 2018 easy diy book wreath with a custom sign since ive taken down our christmas decor, our front entryway just seemed bare. 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. The book is a book of poems by keats, however it is falling apart and some pages are missing. I really wanted something light in color and book themed. Nov 21, 2011 the book is a book of poems by keats, however it is falling apart and some pages are missing. To be honest, ive seen these cute wreaths around blogland forever but couldnt find a good, clear tutorial out there.
Instead, after the wreath was finished, i took a lighter and very carefully outside with a bucket of water on hand just in. How to diy rolled paper roses wreath, newsprint, book pages, paper crafts duration. 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. I knew it would fit in perfect with my late summer mantel. I help people create warm and nurturing living spaces with the use of handmade decor, color, and textiles. Want to make an autumn book page leaf garland to decorate around your mantle or a doorway. 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. In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page wreath for her door. Dec 04, 2014 all you need is a book or several, if youre using skinny paperbacks, a stapler, a foam board or wreath, and a glue gun. Open the book and carefully run the exacto knife along the edge of the pages close to the spine, try to make a straight cut, you should be able to cut through several pages at once. Book page leaf craft autumn decor leaf crafts, fall crafts, fall diy. Jun 03, 2010 book pages wreaths revisited love all the different stuff bloggers are doing with old book pages these days. All you need is a book or several, if youre using skinny paperbacks, a stapler, a foam board or wreath, and a glue gun.
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. An easy diy craft tutorial idea for beautiful home decor that you can display all year long. I love using book pages in crafts from roses, wreaths, pumpkins and leaves. Book page wreath i had decided that this fall i wanted to do some projects with book page leaves. Here is another easy and budget friendly decor item for fall or year round. Paper feather sizes, vintage inspired decor vintage market and design, vintage market and designdecorative feathers made from old book pages.
Real magnolia leaves slightly roll up on the edges. 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 also did not paint the edges of the book blackbrown. 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 for the inside, then cut the circles with a box knife to create. On a recent gloomy, rainy day it seemed like the perfect time to pull all of my materials together. You could also use this technique to create a wreath using magazine pages, comic book pages, or even tissue paper or construction paper. Sep 15, 2016 haha, your buddy sounds like my buddy.
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