These large spiral paper flowers are made from vintage book pages and finished off a bit of gold glitters. At the same booth, we came across a pair of simple, but stunning wreaths made from book pages. But dabbing the bag on the edges of the pages worked great. And since i was in charge of decor for our shindig, i didnt want to screw up. I am a little late to the book page wreath bandwagon but it is so worth it to be late than not at all. Of course, i also have tutorials for making a gorgeous rose old book page wreath that is just a bit different but still stunning to hang up. Next, i placed cones made from the full size book page to make 4 quadrants north, south, east, west. Jan 14, 2016 how to make a book page rose wreath first you need to make the roses. Made from the heart wreath and bottle shop home decor. Then i hot glued them to a plastic covered straw wreath form. Old book crafts book page crafts book page art book pages folded book art paper book book folding paper folding diy paper how to make a wreath out of book pages. They are lovely for any vintage styled wedding decor.
Sometimes i wish there was a way for me to bookmark all of your good ideas so that i could remember that i. Hundreds of beautiful wreaths to make from natural materials. Color washing the book pages to make the leaves was really easy to do. Wrap the paper around the eraser side of the pencil with the eraser in the center of the circle. So today im sharing how to make a color washed book page wreath. How to make a book page wreath celebrate every day with me. If youve been thinking of making a rolled book page wreath, now just might be the perfect time to do it. Rustic folded book page wreath with video tutorial diy. Begin rolling your pages into cones, ready with your glue stick to.
This one is so easy yall, just fold paper and glue. How to make a book page paper wreath the crafty blog stalker. Here is this beautiful and soft colored wreath made out of the faux flowers and some homey lying accessories like pom trim and a large cute butterfly. Put a dot of hot glue on the piece of paper and glue it onto the wreath form and begin to fill in the entire wreath with all of these scrunched scalloped circles.
These free, printable christmas coloring pages provide hours of online and athome fun for kids during the holiday season. I now have a third paper wreath made from book pages that i antiqued, and i thought i would show you how easy it is to make these paper wreaths. This video shows a cheap and easy way to create a beautiful book page wreath using new or old books, newspaper, or any paper. How to make a wreath with paper book pages old book crafts. Ingenious and crafty ways of turning paper into stylish. Staple the end approximately 34 inch 2 cm from the tip. If flowers are not yet blooming around you or if you just prefer them to be in the nature ththese printable flower wreaths are her to brighten up your day.
The first step is to cut up the pages of your book into squares. My mom gave it to me when i told her i wanted to put book pages on the floor of our classroom. I am totally in love with these old book page crafts, and i have made tons of different wreaths using paper pages. An easy diy craft tutorial idea for beautiful home decor that you can display all year long. In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page wreath for her wreath craftsdiy wreathpaper craftspaper wreathshow. Wreath made from old book pages ajs trash2treasure blog. You could also use this technique to create a wreath using magazine pages, comic book pages, or even tissue paper or construction paper. It did take a little longer than making the book page wreath though, cutting that burlap can be tricky and timeconsuming, but well worth it. Next, remove the inner circle of the mason jar lid, you only need the outer ring. Book paper wreath vintage book page wreath book lover wreath. I loved the look of the book page wreaths everyone was making, so i decided i would use that style and incorporate the look of burlap. Heres a bunch of book page wreath ideas and heres a tutorial.
So if you decided to try it, be committed to many nights of work. I dont know about you, but christmas is not complete without music all of the beautiful, traditional christmas carols. This video demonstrates how to make a wreath using the pages from an old book. 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. You get to keep the look of book pages but add a splash of muted color at the same time. This giant alora rose from burlap and blue is made with. How to make a recycled book page butterfly wreath out of pages from a damaged book and branches. I keep suggesting that the end of the series is nigh.
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. This diy book page wreath is a great accent to any room, and you can repurpose a discarded book. Christmas wreaths and flowers are just a few of the many coloring sheets and pictures in this section. Specializing in wreaths, weddings,funerals pastry baskets and home. The paper wreath company adrian, michigan facebook.
The ideas in the book are wonderful, but the instructions need to be a bit more indepth, and the book needs more pictures with the instructions to make it dummy proof. I like that it is flat, but i could have used a smaller one and it would have worked well. First, you take a piece of paper and fold it in half. Its not a very indepth book on how to make deco mesh wreaths. See more ideas about book page wreath, book pages and book crafts. Trim the cardboard corners to make a circle or you can just leave it square and draw two evenly spaced circles within the circle as guidelines for the two layers of cones. Printable flower wreaths simple spring craft idea easy. How to make a book page wreath, and more book art ideas. This video demonstrates how to make a wreath with the pages torn from an old book. Grapevine wreaths are among the most popular types. How to make a paper wreath using pages from a vintage book.
Last year i made a rather large book page wreath to hang over our mantel. I have a friend who did book art crafts like this last year. 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. Naturally, im head over heels for paper wreaths, which are fantastic because theyre usually inexpensive to. A lot of time foam wreaths are used and theyre decorated with all sorts of things. Today i am going to share the tutorial of how to make this simple wreath from an old book. 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. I wrapped a piece of seam binding around, left a loop for hanging, then glued it down around the cardboard circle.
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. A step by step tutorial of how to make a wreath from old book pages. How to make gorgeous paper flowers 20 diy flower tutorials. How to make a book page wreath the shabby creek cottage. A paper art project the cool thing about this paper art wreath is that you can dress it up a little all through the year so that it reflects the current holiday or season. Although i made this wreath for spring, you could really use it any time of the year.
To be honest, ive seen these cute wreaths around blogland forever but couldnt find a good, clear tutorial out there. Book wreath book pages book art book pages wreath wreath home decor indoor wreath reclaimed book paper wreath rusticinspiredgoods 5 out. On bliss street book page wreath tutorial on bliss street. She uses a variety of colors to make four different flower types in all different sizes for a stunning display. Scrunched book paper wreath wreaths jessica joaquin. 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.
Hundreds of beautiful wreaths to make from natural materials platt, ellen spector on. But there are also paper wreaths, an option rarely explored. Book page wreaths have been all the rage for awhile around blogland. I had a little bit of a difficult time making a deco mesh wreath using this book. Book pages i used an old book i had, but you could thrift one if you are sentimental about your books.
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. I just used two different size book pages and rolled mine into cones. See more ideas about wreaths, scrapbook paper and crafts. Wreath made from old book pages been seeing lots of book pages wreaths in blog land for quite some time.
The wreaths are the part of the decor which changes according to the weather and seasons so for the spring you need a cute flowery wreath, and you can make it on your own at home. Decorate a wall or window with giant paper flowers like the craft patch did. Well well well, if it isnt another installment in the box chain series i know. X 2 then, crumble them around a pen or a marker to give it the ruffled look. The paper wreath is a unique hand made paper wreath. 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. The cool thing about this paper art wreath is that you can dress it up a little all through the year so. These flowers can be made with standard cardstock, and her post includes printable templates. If you like them as much as i do, then youll also fall in love with this origami old book page wreath or this rustic old book page wreath. Then i folded and cut the pages in half to make smaller cones. This is why the paper cutter makes it easier, you can whip through these squares pretty quick.
This beautiful book wreath is a great way to decorate your reading nook or library. Holiday wreaths made from boxwood or pine, mini bottle brush ornament wreaths, feather wreaths, and wreaths made of vintage ornaments yes, yes, yes, and yes, please. 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. This wreath is beautiful and cheap but it took quite a long time to make. I drew inspiration from design, dining and diapers wreath. The book is a book of poems by keats, however it is falling apart and some pages are missing. There are several book page wreaths out there for inspiration. I have some of these made and they will be ready for deliverypick up on 85. Not only will you get to learn how to make paper flowers, but youll also discover how easy green crafting can be. I made a big whack of them, then filled in with another layer, right on top of the full size 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. All you need is a wreath, antique paper, and a hot glue gun with glue. Christmas decorating christmas wreath old book pages duration. 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. I made the cones, did a dab of hot glue to make them stick together, then hot glued them onto the cardboard.
After book page wreaths, yarn wrapped ones seem to be the most popular. But mine is extra christmasey because it is made with music pages. Book page wreath tutorial how to make a book page wreath. In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page wreath for her door. If youve got any old books just sitting on the shelves collecting dust, reuse them to create a recycled book rosette wreath. How to make a dahlia book page wreath a wonderful thought. 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. 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. Ive used book pages for crafts but wanted to make a diy home decor item using book pages so i decided to make a new wreath. 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. 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. 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. And while i do love the look of the cone shape rolled pages ones, i just couldnt get on board to make one. Its just that for a while there, i was making box chains with a vengeance.
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