I also love that fact that is a very cheap diy project to make. Making this book page wreath only took around 45 minutes. Hot glue gun and glue this is the same vintage book. Id like to share with you how easy and inexpensive it is to make this bookpage wreath. The book is a book of poems by keats, however it is falling apart and some pages are missing. You know i love a bargain, and this holiday wreath was no exception. Repeat this step until the entire wreath is wrapped with book pages. I usually dont decorate much for that day but love to have some neutral accents throughout my home. Ive been looking for the perfect book page wreath to make because i have a damaged antique book with beautiful gold leafed pages. Carefully and gradually peel away the adhesive strip and stick the two sides together. 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 is an easy, beautiful and inexpensive diy project.
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. Such a cute way to make a neutral fall wreath that can blend with any decor. 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. Sign up today to receive vintage, paint and mores free diy, crafts and.
Its like all that buildup to christmas and stockings and snowmen and family and friends and caroling and all the joys of the season. Cheap decorating ideas, diy projects january 2, 2017. That wreath also had shredded paper but it was in the form of easter grass rather than a shred book pages. Book page wreath made in 3 easy steps sparkles of sunshine.
You can use an old book you have around already or. This wreath is rustic, easy to make, and so versatile. Learn how to make a book page wreath that resembles a dahlia flower. Book page leaves, especially those aged with patina, make beautiful, easy diy home decor.
Its been a fun two weeks of just enjoying some time with the kiddos and the hubby and taking it. Folding paper into shapes is such a great way to turn something drab to fab. X 2 then, crumble them around a pen or a marker to give it the ruffled look. Especially since i made this during my zero spending month and everything i used to make it came from my craft supply closet. How to make a book page wreath the shabby creek cottage. This would be the perfect diy to do with an old historical book that meant a lot to me in my childhood. This wreath adds a beautiful and romantic feel to every room. How to make a dahlia book page wreath im a book lover, so anything that is book related well, im all about that. You only need a few items, and you can make your wreath as large or as small as youd like. When it came time to actually start gluing, i was really intimidated.
How to make a dahlia book page wreath a wonderful thought. And there you have a fun farmhouse book page embroidery hoop wreath to enjoy throughout what ever season youre in. You will need either a 12 inch wreath form, or you can cut one out using cardboard. 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. 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. 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. In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page wreath for her wreath craftsdiy wreathpaper craftspaper wreathshow. Ive been eyeing these great book page wreaths for a while now, and finally got around to making my own last weekend. Several weeks ago it was my friend lindas birthday, and i wanted to. I started by rolling a rubbermaid containers worth of paper cones while watching parenthood. Roll a page into a tube, then crinkle the bottom of the tube and glue it to the underside of the wreath form. This book page magnolia wreath, is perfect for your farmhouse.
If you havent tried quilling yet, this is a great beginner choice. How to make a book page wreath shaped like a heart february 2, 2015 june 11, 2019 a few friends asked me to please do a post on how i made the book page wreath that i have hanging above my fireplace mantel in my living room after seeing it on my valentine heart craft post. It will look beautiful on your door year round, but with a quick. Use an old book or vintage music sheets to create your very book page wreath. Using your compass, draw a 12 circle on your cardboard and cut it out. So definitely not the quick 10 minute crafts im used to but its also not that long. Diy bird book page wreath project thistlewood farm. For this heart shaped, fluffy book page wreath, youll need. Wrap it around something round to form the ring, then bend the tips into the shape you see in the photo above. A gorgeous choice to add to your front door, porch, or just to hang on the wall during february for valentines day. Diy craft projects shop millions of handmade and vintage items on the worlds most imaginative marketplace. Last year i made a rather large book page wreath to hang over our mantel. It goes by quicker if you do it while watching frozen with a little cutie at least it did for me.
I knew it would fit in perfect with my late summer mantel. Using a pencil, roll your book page from one corner to the next to make a tube. While the weather has turned hot again and the calendar tells us summer has three more weeks to go, i am beginning to make simple transitions in our home toward fall decor. Ive just reached 250,000 subscribers on my youtube channel, so i thought it would be fun to celebrate by recreating my very first youtube video just over 5 years ago, i made a heartshaped book page wreath find the original post right here, and posted it as my first video tutorial. In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page wreath for her door. For this craft, we chose the handy arrow tr400ws glue. How to make a book page wreath shaped like a heart. After taking down my winter wreath, i had a bare spot on my wall. Which means i may receive a very small commission to go towards my blog maintenance. This paper quilled rose heart wreath is absolutely stunning.
Be sure to see all of the other diy projects my sweet blogging pals have been up to below. If youre looking for beautiful, neutral fall decor ideas, try making your own book page. If you think ripping a book apart is blasphemy, youre. Last year, i made a spring wreath with a cute little bird and some bunting on it. Supplies foam wreath books glue gun glue sticks ribbontwine. Heres a book page wreath diy project made from scrapbook paper birds. I love easy diy projects that can be completed in a short amount of time, like my coffee filter wreath or super popular rag scrap fabric wreath. In the world of blogging it gets so hard sometimes to come up with original and creative content. Check both sides of your page to plan how much print you want showing once you roll your page up. This gives you a nice guideline on where to glue your first row of cones.
The first step is to cut up the pages of your book into squares. Book page wreath craft with diy all black chalkboard. When i first decided on this project i thought i would make a full book page wreath. A step by step tutorial of how to make a wreath from old book pages. How to make a recycled book page butterfly wreath out of pages from a damaged book and branches. My version of the book page wreath satori design for living. This diy book page wreath is a great accent to any room, and you can repurpose a discarded book. Since then, my channel has grown more than i ever thought it would. I used a foam board instead of a wreath as my foundation. How to make a book page wreath celebrate every day with me. After seeing lots of pictures of them all over and loving the look of them, i decided it was time to make one. Let me show you today with this fun project, a christmas book page wreath to add to your holiday decor this season. And then along comes new years bringing with it hope and resolutions and blackeyed peas and.
Book page flower wreath tutorial this book page flower wreath is designed on a coat hanger, making it an easy decorating with paper craft to hang anywhere. Book page valentines day wreath diy just that perfect piece. Hang it from an old window or door, the possibilities are endless. Today i am going to share the tutorial of how to make this simple wreath from an old book. Make a book page wreath in just 3 easy steps, a simple tutorial at sparkles of sunshine. 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. These are really stiff rods, so it takes some muscle to bend, but the wreath is very sturdy. Take your book page and poke a pencil in the center of the book page and pull the paper up the pencil so the book page goes up the. Diy making a music sheet wreath by zassys treasures duration. This entire part of the wreath will be completely covered when youre finished making the wreath. 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. How to make book page flower wreath a step by step guide to making book page flowers into a wreath. Using the same hole, draw a 10 circle inside of the 12 circle. Cut a circle about twelve inches across, it doesnt need to be exact, just trace out.
This would be a perfect project for my home office, which by the way, is filled with books. How to make a dahlia book page wreath home garden diy. On a recent gloomy, rainy day it seemed like the perfect time to pull all of my materials together. I dare say that yesterdays galvanized feathers were authentically original. Thats when i decided i would create an easy diy book wreath with a custom sign i created years ago. As the valentines day is approaching i am busy transitioning my home decor from christmas to winter and now i started to think valentines day. I have wanted to make a dahlia book page wreath for a while. 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 have been wanting to make a book page magnolia wreath for some time now. Ruffles texture coffee cheap, beautiful, easy diy home decor if you like. There are several book page wreaths out there for inspiration. Book page wreathmagnolia wreathbook page magnolia wreathrustic decorfamrhouse decorfrench country decorfarmhouse wreathrustic wreath reneedaviescrafts 5 out of. See more ideas about book page wreath, book pages and book wreath.
How to make a book page wreath, and more book art ideas. 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 am absolutely in love with this origami old book page wreath. I was up in pennsylvania and just enjoying the time with my family. Book page wreath tutorial how to make a book page wreath.