Your non blog obsessive real life friends will be so wowed. I never got around to decorating my mantel for halloween, so im hoping to come up with a fabulous fall mantel to make up for it. Book page wreath from a vintage find mod podge rocks. It just takes a little bit of time, but i promise its not hard. And this was one of those very few occasions when the reality turned out better than id even imagined. After seeing lots of pictures of them all over and loving the look of them, i decided it was time to make one. Transform old books into this origami old book page wreath with simple folding techniques anyone can follow with this video tutorial.
Jun 06, 2017 make this great looking wreath from pages from a book. Check both sides of your page to plan how much print you want showing once you roll your page up. Last year i made a rather large book page wreath to hang over our mantel. Folding paper into shapes is such a great way to turn something drab to fab. I love the look of them and i love the story behind them. Mar 16, 2020 i am absolutely in love with this origami old book page wreath. Well, youve come to the right place, because im here to inspire you. If you have been following our blog for any length of time, you probably know. Thank you so much for posting this very simple to follow tutorial. This book page paper wreath tutorial is the first diy home decor item ive made this spring and it is a dollar store craft. I was up in pennsylvania and just enjoying the time with my family. We have an array of fun and colorful diy spring decorations that youll be sure to love, from easter mantel decor to kidfriendly crafts. How to make a book page wreath perfect for fall polka dot chair. A couple of birds this way and then a couple of birds that way.
Last year, i made a spring wreath with a cute little bird and some bunting on it. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. After taking down my winter wreath, i had a bare spot on my wall. When the wreath was wrapped i just pinned the burlap in place. Book page wreath made in 3 easy steps sparkles of sunshine. How to make a book page wreath the shabby creek cottage.
I put a piece of parchment paper over my table, for easy clean up and to keep the hot glue from. 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. This video shows a cheap and easy way to create a beautiful book page wreath using new or old books, newspaper, or any paper. That wreath also had shredded paper but it was in the form of easter grass rather than a shred book pages. Ive been eyeing these great book page wreaths for a while now. This wreath is rustic, easy to make, and so versatile. This diy book page wreath is a great accent to any room, and you can. Like most projects, i could picture it in my mind before i figured out how to create it. Once its all rolled up, slightly loosen the roll so you can slide the pencil out. Mar 20, 2019 this wreath was a pretty simple idea a moss wreath with book page butterflies.
As an ex english teacher book hoarder, i never imagined i would tear up a beautiful book to use for decoration. Catch spring fever with our quick and easy easter decorating ideas for your home. Id like to share with you how easy and inexpensive it is to make this bookpage wreath. Today i am going to share the tutorial of how to make this simple.
Its ashlee from my so called crafty life, and today i am back to share another fun mod podge diy with you all. The possibilities for how to use this book page wreath are endless. 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. Please note that this post contains affiliate links.
I am a little late to the book page wreath bandwagon but it is so worth it to be late than not at all. I first took strips of burlap and wrapped the whole wreath. This simple diy idea for how to make a book page wreath is ideal because it takes very little time and costs very little money. Today i am going to share the tutorial of how to make this simple wreath from an old book. Apr 26, 2012 interchangeable book page wreath the center of this wreath can be easily switched out for different seasons and holidays.
Nov 14, 20 last year i made a rather large book page wreath to hang over our mantel. Dec 09, 2015 this simple diy idea for how to make a book page wreath is ideal because it takes very little time and costs very little money. How to make a book page wreath celebrate every day with me. I also love that fact that is a very cheap diy project to make. 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. How to make a heart shaped book page wreath youtube. In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page wreath for her. They were actually easy to make once i nailed down the detailswhich was nice since i.
I have wanted to make a dahlia book page wreath for a while. Aug 26, 2012 i had decided that this fall i wanted to do some projects with book page leaves. Learn how to make 9 different bows by hand easy bows anyone can make duration. Thats when i decided i would create an easy diy book wreath with a custom sign i created years ago. Book page wreath made in 3 easy steps as an avid book lover, the first time i saw a book page wreath i immediately fell in love with it. Ive been looking for the perfect book page wreath to make because i have a damaged antique book with beautiful gold leafed pages. After searching the internet for a good book page wreath tutorial and not finding one i wrote a step by step to followeasy to do and very inexpensive. I promised i would share my choose to shine book page wreath tut during yesterdays post. This scrapbook paper wreath is perfect as a fun moms night out for anytime of the year.
I knew it would fit in perfect with my late summer mantel. Dec 04, 2014 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. Let me show you how to make an easy book page wreath today. How to make a book page wreath, and more book art ideas. Jan 03, 2017 this book page magnolia wreath, is perfect for your farmhouse. It is an easy, beautiful and inexpensive diy project. If you click a link on our site and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.
Im an avid reader and a lover of rustic chic diy so theres something about old book pages that just tugs at my heart. The book is a book of poems by keats, however it is falling apart and some pages are missing. This diy book page wreath is a great accent to any room, and you can repurpose a discarded book. Since many of the book pages have black and white pictures on them the variegation in color is amazing. 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. 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. Unfortunately, i dont have endless amounts of storage space to store wreaths. This book page wreath is simple to make and would be perfect for a crafternoon with your friends. I am absolutely in love with this origami old book page wreath. Jan, 2018 thats when i decided i would create an easy diy book wreath with a custom sign i created years ago.
I can almost hear you running to your bookshelves now and ripping out the pages for this project. How to make a dahlia book page wreath a wonderful thought. You can find the stepbystep process under my projects tab. 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 just made my first but certainly not last book page wreath. As an ex english teacherbookhoarder, i never imagined i would tear up a beautiful book to use for decoration. 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. Make a book page wreath in just 3 easy steps, a simple tutorial at sparkles of sunshine. For the focal point, im hanging a wreath over an old cabinet door. Ive been wanting to make one of these after admiring them for more than two years. When i first decided on this project i thought i would make a full book page wreath. You can use an old book you have around already or. 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 scooped up some old books in the free box at my local library, and straw wreath forms at a local garage sale. 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. Every year around this time i start to make fall crafts to add to my home decor. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. I had a straw wreath that i pulled the moss off of and recycled for this project.
I love that this rolled book page wreath makes such a big decorative impact, but it barely costs anything. Very artsy and perfect decoration for the book lover. Jan 10, 2015 make a pretty, heart shaped wreath with recycled cardboard, and old book and a glue gun. 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. Learn how to make a book page wreath that resembles a dahlia flower. That book tree you listed is very festive too may have to try it. You only need a few items, and you can make your wreath as large or as small as youd like. Jan 28, 2019 make a simple book page wreath for your craft room door using wood circles, and an embroidery hoop. Keep layering the birds until you completely cover the wire wreath and you can see the book page wreath take shape.
So when i organized a craft for womens night at our church awhile back, i decided this easy book page wreath would be a project everyone would love. It was super exciting and i was honored to help her with the book launch party. Jan 16, 2020 start gluing the birds to the wreath form. Its been a fun two weeks of just enjoying some time with the kiddos and the hubby and taking it a bit slow. Nov 18, 2014 this past summer, my friend melissa deming of hive resources launched the paperback version of her book, daughters of the king. 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. Book page wreaths have been all the rage for awhile around blogland. Gun kit, which allowed for easy access to glue sticks and glue gun from the handy kit. I love creating decor pieces out of unusual objects obviously. But if youre perfectly happy with repurposing old books, this post is for you.
Book page wreath tutorial how to make a book page wreath. Sep 11, 2019 i can feel summer starting to fade into fall. Diy bird book page wreath project thistlewood farm. My version of the book page wreath satori design for living. Plus you dont have to wait for anything to dry since you are using scotch brand products.
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