Nsimple book page wreath

Last year i made a rather large book page wreath to hang over our mantel. I wanted to reshare it because i thought it may have gotten lost in the mix of over 600 posts ive published and i thought it was a fun book page craft. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can. Im sure you have all seen the book page wreath phenomenon that has been blowing up the blogosphere, but i decided to jump in on the action. Jan, 2018 next, turn the book page wreath over and hot glue around the clothes pins to make sure everything is secure after everything is dry, hang your diy book page wreath and enjoy. I am a little late to the book page wreath bandwagon but it is so worth it to be late than not at all. Pinned to done you can read all the posts in this series here. Very artsy and perfect decoration for the book lover. I first took strips of burlap and wrapped the whole wreath. Place a dab of hot glue on the inside of the ring and then attach one of your crumbled book pages onto it. Next, turn the book page wreath over and hot glue around the clothes pins to make sure everything is secure after everything is dry, hang your diy book page wreath and enjoy. The supplies i used include a 12inch wreath form, a glue gunglue sticks, a book, and a tea bag. I have a friend who did book art crafts like this last year.

Sad, yes, but i do plan on making a new pom pom wreath this winter. Book page wreath click for instructions if you dont know how to make one8 coffee filterscoffee or tea for teadyeing the filtersfolded paper flower click for tutorial hot glue gun and glue sticks velcro. My mom gave it to me when i told her i wanted to put book pages on the floor of our classroom. First up, if you dont have a wreath base, you need to make. Ive been eyeing these great book page wreaths for a while now, and finally got around to making my own last weekend.

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. Book page wreath book page wreath, book wreath, old book crafts. When the wreath was wrapped i just pinned the burlap in place. Transform old books into this origami old book page wreath with simple folding techniques anyone can follow with this video tutorial. This past summer, my friend melissa deming of hive resources launched the paperback version of her book, daughters of the king. When i first decided on this project i thought i would make a full book page wreath. Learn how to make a book page wreath that resembles a dahlia flower. First, while youre heating up your glue gun, tear out a bunch of papers. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Nonna took the idea and ran with it as she so effortlessly does and created a few new styles of book page wreaths. All you need is a book or several, if youre using skinny paperbacks, a stapler, a foam board or wreath, and a glue gun.

For the center of the wreath, i spray painted a 6 inch wooden circle with chalkboard paint about 4 layers. Making this book page wreath only took around 45 minutes. Book pages wreaths revisited ajs trash2treasure blog. I knew it would fit in perfect with my late summer mantel. Dec 27, 20 recycle water damaged or old books into a wreath.

The torn papers dont have to be perfect, and the edges can be jagged. Love love the ribbon and of course the entire wreath i tried to make one of these but the black and white pages do not really match jewel toned decor id love to know how to age them, with a more old brownish color to the page opposed to the white but without blanking out the words any suggestions. Sep 23, 20 love love the ribbon and of course the entire wreath i tried to make one of these but the black and white pages do not really match jewel toned decor id love to know how to age them, with a more old brownish color to the page opposed to the white but without blanking out the words any suggestions. 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. 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. Jan 03, 2017 this book page magnolia wreath, is perfect for your farmhouse.

My version of the book page wreath satori design for living. Dec 22, 2014 make your wreath personal about the things you love. Book pages i used an old book i had, but you could thrift one if you are sentimental about your books. How to make a gorgeous fall wreath from book pages hometalk. So easy to create your own style with this wreath that is great. Oct 10, 20 this recycled book page wreath tutorial was an oldie but goodie trash to treasure idea. It goes by quicker if you do it while watching frozen with a little cutie at least it did for me.

I then attached a wooden block that i took from my kids building blocks to the center of the wreath using command strips. Since many of the book pages have black and white pictures on them the variegation in color is amazing. I can almost hear you running to your bookshelves now and ripping out the pages for this project. 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. Dec 03, 2010 how to make a rolled bookpage wreath i cant remember when i first saw an example of this kind of wreath, but i do know ive been wanting to make one ever since.

Diy embroidery hoop wreath i have a simple tutorial and easy project for you all to make. How to make a book page wreath, and more book art ideas. This beautiful book wreath is a great way to decorate your reading nook or library. Sep 15, 2010 the supplies i used include a 12inch wreath form, a glue gunglue sticks, a book, and a tea bag. I love the look of them and i love the story behind them.

I just think its such a creative use of materials, and a stunning result to boot. Today i am going to share the tutorial of how to make this simple wreath from an old book. Pages with edges that are beginning to yellow look especially nice when rolled due to the color variation. This just lets the circle sit off from the back of the wreath so it doesnt squish the book page cones. I made mine an inch wide and used 3 sheets of paper to fill out my wreath. Make your wreath personal about the things you love.

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. Im hoping this little tutorial was easy and helpful for anyone wanting to create this easy diy book page wreath with a custom sign. I just made my first but certainly not last book page wreath. I scooped up some old books in the free box at my local library, and straw wreath forms at a local garage sale. 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 was up in pennsylvania and just enjoying the time with my family. I have wanted to make a dahlia book page wreath for a while. Interchangeable fall book page wreath instructions. The possibilities for how to use this book page wreath are endless. I had a damaged antique book with beautiful gold leafed pages. A riff on the usual paper wreath, using scalloped circles.

It was the only non grapevine wreath in the house so i dismembered it and wrapped fabric around the wreath so i can use the wreath again later if i ever choose to take the book page wreath apart. Tear out pages from your book as cleanly as possible and lay them out flat. I ended up using a sharpie marker rather than the pen shown to crumble the paper. Then you start rolling and gluing the pages into rolls. 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. When i very first started this book page paper wreath i didnt love it, so my passion for finishing it, quickly vanished. I have made them many ways and personally feel this way works best. But maybe looking at this fabulous book page wreath wi. Heres a bunch of book page wreath ideas and heres a tutorial. This recycled book page wreath tutorial was an oldie but goodie trash to treasure idea.

If youve got any old books just sitting on the shelves collecting dust, reuse them to create a recycled book rosette wreath. As an ex english teacherbookhoarder, i never imagined i would tear up a beautiful book to use for decoration. I especially loved this wreath by maryjanes and galoshes, but it was a little to plain for me. If you choose, this would be a good time to lightly mist them with spray paint on either or both sides and add glitter. Continue this process until the whole wreath is filled. Burlap wired ribbon about 4 feet glue gun optional. Carefully tear or cut pages out of the book you are using. I think this wreath is absolutely gorgeous and i cant believe at one point i didnt like it. See more ideas about book page wreath, book pages and book crafts. Your non blog obsessive real life friends will be so wowed. I chose to mist each page with gold on one side and silver on the other. You could also use this technique to create a wreath using magazine pages, comic book pages, or even tissue paper or construction paper. Heres an oval wreath that would look great all year long.

It is an easy, beautiful and inexpensive diy project. In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page wreath for her. So im deleting the set from my shelves, and separating them out, as i restart book 2. From there, just fill in as many as you can glue between the first 4 cones, about 810 then create a second row so you end up with a fuller wreath. Most of these designs were made using mass market fiction or found.

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. Of all the projects ive done, im pretty sure the book page wreath is my favorite. Oct 25, 2010 of all the projects ive done, im pretty sure the book page wreath is my favorite. Make a book page wreath in just 3 easy steps, a simple tutorial at sparkles of sunshine. How to make a book page wreath celebrate every day with me. 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. See more ideas about book page wreath, book pages and book wreath. As an ex english teacher book hoarder, i never imagined i would tear up a beautiful book to use for decoration. 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. This diy book page wreath is a great accent to any room, and you can repurpose a discarded book. I had a straw wreath that i pulled the moss off of and recycled for this project.

I finished book one, and started book two at that time, but there it sat. I had decided that this fall i wanted to do some projects with book page leaves. Im an avid reader and a lover of rustic chic diy so theres something about old book pages that just tugs at my heart. Book page wreaths have been all the rage for awhile around blogland. Nov 05, 2012 interchangeable fall book page wreath instructions. I first saw the tutorial that i based my wreath on at corner house. Instead of spending your money on a regular wreath, create a blossoming paper rosette that you can keep or recycle just as easily without. It was super exciting and i was honored to help her with the book launch party. How to make a rolled bookpage wreath i cant remember when i first saw an example of this kind of wreath, but i do know ive been wanting to make one ever since. Since i already had the cardboard cake plate, a bookpage wreath was the perfect choice.

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 had a straw wreath that i pulled the moss off of and. Nov 18, 2014 this past summer, my friend melissa deming of hive resources launched the paperback version of her book, daughters of the king. There are many variations to how some like to make their book page wreathes. Let me show you how to make an easy book page wreath today. I usually avoid traditional holiday decor, but when i spotted this wreath made from book pages on design crush, i instantly fell in love with its elegant form, ruffled texture, and vintage feel. Its been a fun two weeks of just enjoying some time with the kiddos and the hubby and taking it a bit slow. Then i hot glued them to a plastic covered straw wreath form. You may like to some of the other ways people roll and glue on their pieces. Directions i started with taking a damp tea bag and lightly rubbing the sides of the book. Jun 10, 2019 when i very first started this book page paper wreath i didnt love it, so my passion for finishing it, quickly vanished.

A list of all the materials used in the above tutorial can be found. Apr 11, 20 for the center of the wreath, i spray painted a 6 inch wooden circle with chalkboard paint about 4 layers. If this is your first time creating a book page wreath, i encourage you to look at other variations before starting. 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. I just used two different size book pages and rolled mine into cones. On bliss street book page wreath tutorial on bliss street. 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 book page wreath the shabby creek cottage.

This book page magnolia wreath, is perfect for your farmhouse. How to make a book page paper wreath the crafty blog stalker. Not only will you get to learn how to make paper flowers, but youll also discover how easy green crafting can be. How to make a dahlia book page wreath a wonderful thought. Today i am going to share the tutorial of how to make this simple.

Sep 04, 2011 heres a bunch of book page wreath ideas and heres a tutorial. Diy embroidery hoop wreath i have a simple tutorial and easy project for you all to. These are really stiff rods, so it takes some muscle to bend, but the wreath is very sturdy. I like that it is flat, but i could have used a smaller one and it would have worked well. So definitely not the quick 10 minute crafts im used to but its also not that long. Dec 04, 2014 ive been eyeing these great book page wreaths for a while now, and finally got around to making my own last weekend. Thats when i decided i would create an easy diy book wreath with a custom sign i created years ago. I also love that fact that is a very cheap diy project to make. I put a piece of parchment paper over my table, for easy clean up and to keep the hot glue from getting everywhere. Wrap it around something round to form the ring, then bend the tips into the shape you see in the photo above. You can use an old book you have around already or. It probably took me a just over an hour to make this entire wreath while we watched a christmas movie last night. Carefully and gradually peel away the adhesive strip and stick the two sides together. Book page wreath made in 3 easy steps sparkles of sunshine.

After seeing lots of pictures of them all over and loving the look of them, i decided it was time to make one. Thank you so much for posting this very simple to follow tutorial. Well read wreath book page wreath deja vue designs. If the thought of taking an exacto to your favorite read makes you a little squeamish, take heart. I love creating decor pieces out of unusual objects obviously. Nov 19, 2012 heres an oval wreath that would look great all year long.