Old book pages wreath tutorial

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 used 55 book pages for this wreath, so thats a good number to start with for a 9 inch wreath form. The pages need to be big enough to cut out a 4 x 4inch square. Dec 02, 2014 an old book or two, for a total of at least 330 pages which comes to 165 sheets of paper.

Sometimes, thats a really good feeling, like when youre decluttering and you feel like youve simplified. Book page wreath tutorial book page crafts, book crafts. I also love that fact that is a very cheap diy project to make. I had a damaged antique book with beautiful gold leafed pages. 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. It almost felt wrong to rip out the pages, but i did it anyway. Then i cut a wreath form out of it and spray painted it brown. 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. Old book the older the better as the pages will be more yellow and it will give a vintage look to your wreath. Jan 03, 2017 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.

Nov 18, 2014 it was super exciting and i was honored to help her with the book launch party. There are several book page wreaths out there for inspiration. I have wanted to make a dahlia book page wreath for a while. 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. I love the look of them and i love the story behind them. How to make a book page wreath the shabby creek cottage. After taking down my winter wreath, i had a bare spot on my wall. Easy and beautiful diy projects made with old books 2017. 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. Book page wreath french farmhouse paper rose new size 12 this french book page wreath will add a of touch of romantic charm to your farmhouse, cottage, or apartment. 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. 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.

You will want to read my previous post on making a book page wreath for. Last year i made a rather large book page wreath to hang over our mantel. Christmas, diy projects, holiday decor, wreaths a couple of months ago, my sweet friend a and i got together one afternoon and made two pine cone and book page wreaths. Then i saw still cannot remember where someone who had cut leaf shapes out of old book pages to make a wreath like this. 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. How to make a book page wreath celebrate every day with me. Book page wreath tutorial how to make a book page wreath. That wreath also had shredded paper but it was in the form of easter grass rather than a shred book pages. 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. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Update to make youre own large book page wreath, youll need to purchase a skinny metal. A step by step tutorial of how to make a wreath from old book pages. 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.

Grammys loop wreath tutorial featuring dollar tree items. Jun 10, 2019 how to make a paper wreath using pages from a vintage book. I used about 150 sheets, 7 inches by 5 inches, to cover the wreath form. This recycled book page wreath tutorial was an oldie but goodie trash to treasure idea. I saw a wreath similar to this a couple of months ago and got an old classical music book that a friend was giving to goodwill to use. The possibilities for how to use this book page wreath are endless. When i first made this wreath, i thought it was just a pretty addition to a room. My version of the book page wreath satori design for living. For the full stepbystep video tutorial check here, and a photo tutorial on how to make these easy and gorgeous roses, you can pop over to this post. After i hung it on the door, i got this fun asian decor vibe from it that really appealed to my taste. Diy luscious wreath made from old book pages the spice of life. Then i shared it in our wood frame gallery wall, and a lot of other people asked where they could find the tutorial. What im saying is that you dont have to have a big circle base.

This minimalist wreath is designed to be suspended from the ceiling but you can hang it on a wall or window as well. Keep in mind that the base is going to be the smallest part of the book wreath because the book pages will span out of it. This tutorial shows how i created a wreath with only household items. Jun 03, 2010 it seems to have started with the ones with pages rolled into cone shapes and attached to a backing in a circular shape. Old book pages stars wreath ajs trash2treasure blog. Book pages wreaths revisited ajs trash2treasure blog.

It was hard to decide which crepe paper flower to make for it, finally deciding on making a crepe paper peony hoop with and to make it more casual i replaced some of the crepe paper petals with old book pages. Nov 14, 20 last year i made a rather large book page wreath to hang over our mantel. After seeing lots of pictures of them all over and loving the look of them, i decided it was time to make one. An old book or two, for a total of at least 330 pages which comes to 165 sheets of paper. First you have to hunt down for of five different shades and prints of book pages, and tear out a bunch of those. Shred pages from an old book using a crosscut paper shredder. Transform that old book into this gorgeous origami old book page wreath with a simple folding pattern and a bit of glue. Burlap wired ribbon about 4 feet glue gun optional note. Book page wreath tutorial book page wreath, book page. The pdf can be printed onto card stock and used to outline on your old book pages. Book page wreath tutorial book page crafts, book page.

Heres an oval wreath that would look great all year long. 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. Dec 09, 2015 how to assemble your book page wreath. I cut the pages in half since i was using a smaller wreath base. For this heart shaped, fluffy book page wreath, youll need. In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page wreath for her door. Make sure and come back later today for your chance to win a lia griffith bundle teal cricut explore.

You will want to read my previous post on making a book page wreath for the easiest way to crumble your book pages. How to make a book page paper wreath the crafty blog stalker. You could also use this technique to create a wreath using magazine pages, comic book pages, or even tissue paper or construction. Ive been looking for the perfect book page wreath to make because i have a damaged antique book with beautiful gold leafed pages. Transform old books into this origami old book page wreath with simple folding techniques anyone can follow with this video tutorial. This beautiful book wreath is a great way to decorate your reading nook or library. I scooped up some old books in the free box at my local library, and straw wreath forms at a local garage sale. After searching a bit, i found a few howtos which i combined into this hymnal wreath tutorial. I shared my book page wreath in my f all mantel a few years ago, and a few people asked where they could find the tutorial for it. I bought foam board at hobby lobby on 50% off for 0. The book is a book of poems by keats, however it is falling apart and some pages are missing. This video demonstrates how to make a wreath with the pages torn from an old book. How to make a dahlia book page wreath a wonderful thought. 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 it seems to have started with the ones with pages rolled into cone shapes and attached to a backing in a circular shape.

Dec, 20 i had originally intended on glueing red and white striped straws to the record and making a retro 50s looking wreath. 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. You can use an old book you have around already or. I love being able to turn such valued items into something new and beautiful instead of seeing them thrown away. 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. This is an easy tutorial on how to make a diy book wreath with a custom sign. We have few really old textbooks that are perfect for this purpose. Made from vintage french book pages and embellished at the center with a vintage paper rose. It was about 20 years old but the pages didnt look old enough for the look that i wanted, so i aged the pages some more. Nov 19, 2012 heres an oval wreath that would look great all year long. I knew it would fit in perfect with my late summer mantel. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. 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. This diy book page wreath is a great accent to any room, and you can repurpose a discarded book.

Today i am going to share the tutorial of how to make this simple wreath from an old book. My supply of old books that would otherwise be thrown away just never seems to end. Diy luscious wreath made from old book pages the spice. 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. Suddenly, i had a unique addition to really add to my midcentury modern decor. 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.

While i like them, they just werent quite my thing. How to make a book page wreath, and more book art ideas. Jan, 2018 easy diy book wreath with a custom sign since ive taken down our christmas decor, our front entryway just seemed bare. May 01, 2015 diy faux curled rosewood wreath made from rolled recycled book pages. This book page paper wreath tutorial is the first diy home decor item ive made this spring and it is a dollar store craft. Pages with edges that are beginning to yellow look especially nice when rolled due to the color variation. Im an avid reader and a lover of rustic chic diy so theres something about old book pages that just tugs at my heart. An easy diy craft tutorial idea for beautiful home decor that you can display all year long. 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. Last year, i made a spring wreath with a cute little bird and some bunting on it. Suddenly, i had a unique addition to really add to. Love all the different stuff bloggers are doing with old book pages these days. It was super exciting and i was honored to help her with the book launch party. Since many of the book pages have black and white pictures on them the variegation in color is amazing.

Diy faux curled rosewood wreath made from rolled recycled book pages. I had originally intended on glueing red and white striped straws to the record and making a retro 50s looking wreath. I want to use it in the new musicthemed bedroom for the twins. How to make a paper wreath using pages from a vintage book. 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.