I love that its so versatile, textured and easy to make. How to make a book page wreath, and more book art ideas. Then you start rolling and gluing the pages into rolls. Spiral rose book page wreath tutorial all things paper. 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. Then i made a plan to create a book page wreath for my home. I just think its such a creative use of materials, and a stunning result to boot.
There are 15 different projects, each designed to be able to finish them in a day or so. This compilation of material from 11 books on wreath making previously published by lark gives a good overview of all aspects of this very popular craft, including wreaths made of dried or fresh plants, fabric, stuffed animals, candy, or found objects. How to make a paper wreath using pages from a vintage book. A section of wreathmaking basics precedes the large. Learn to make deco mesh wreaths ebooks free book library.
Sep 16, 2011 this video demonstrates how to make a wreath with the pages torn from an old book. Last year i made a rather large book page wreath to hang over our mantel. How to make angels and christmas trees from a paperback book. A step by step tutorial of how to make a wreath from old book pages. Nov 14, 20 last year i made a rather large book page wreath to hang over our mantel.
The cool thing about this paper art wreath is that you can dress it up a little all through the year so. A great way to add to your home decor on a small budget. Youll need some miscellaneous craft tools, like craft paint, a glue gun, and some. The pages need to be big enough to cut out a 4 x 4inch square. Burlap wired ribbon about 4 feet glue gun optional. Getting organized, i set up my materials and decided that since i was making one mini book page wreath i might as well go ahead and make several. Everything you need to know about working with deco mesh that darling of the decorating world is in this book. How about i show you how to make my version of the same wreath for.
My version of the book page wreath satori design for living. You all should totally make a wreath from an old book but were really here to talk about wreaths. And its no wonder, because theyre so easy and quick to make. Detailed, stepbystep instructions and photos show you every step of the way, from choosing a wreath base to adding vines, flowers, bows, and more. Fold the first 20 leaves of the book as if you are making a christmas tree. After thinking about it for a bit i came up with what i thought was a brilliant idea and tutorial. 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. Nov 18, 2014 this past summer, my friend melissa deming of hive resources launched the paperback version of her book, daughters of the king.
I can customize it for you using books geared towards what you teach cost might vary depending on the. How to make a book page wreath book page wreath, book. One of the best things about book themed crafts is this is a wonderful way to share your love of the written word in a creative way. After seeing lots of pictures of them all over and loving the look of them, i decided it was time to make one. Paperback book wreath vintage paperback book wreath wreath etsy. Diy making a music sheet wreath by zassys treasures duration.
How to decorate with book pages stationary this post goes way beyond the book page wreath. I had a little bit of a difficult time making a deco mesh wreath using this book. 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. 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. An easy diy craft tutorial idea for beautiful home decor that you can display all year long. 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 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. Make a huge impact for pennies with this tutorial for a rolled book page wreath. First i did a whole round of the large pages, making it really full with different variations of the cones skinny, fat, medium. Learn to make deco mesh wreaths14 easy stepbystep wreaths. How to make a book page wreath celebrate every day with me.
All you need for this remarkably cheapyetcoollooking wreath is a 10 foam wreath and a paperback book or two. See more ideas about book crafts, old books and book page crafts. Ive been looking for the perfect book page wreath to make because i have a damaged antique book with beautiful gold leafed pages. 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. How to make wreaths, dried flower arrangements, potpourris, dolls, baskets, gifts, decorative accessories for th. 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. How to make a book page paper wreath the crafty blog stalker. In developing the party theme of vintage books, burlap and lace, i made this book page wreath for her door. You could also use this technique to create a wreath using magazine pages, comic book pages, or even tissue paper or construction paper. Finally in december, in the middle of watching a christmas movie marathon on hallmark channel, i made an intentional point to sit down and make a book page wreath. Essentially there are two techniques in the book the pumpkin and a wreath and one kind of bow, but adding more colors or more loops to increase size. Dec 09, 2015 this wreath is pretty much my favourite thing.
How to make a door wreath from antique books youtube. How to make a book page wreath the shabby creek cottage. More unique and untraditional ways of decoration here. Dear creativescontemporary rather than traditional, these easyto make. The pages werent whitewhite which is exactly what we were wanting. Licias is 14 inches 36 cm in diameter with a flat back fabric subdued color. How to make a door wreath using old books duration. How to make a recycled book page butterfly wreath out of pages from a damaged book and branches. All it takes to make turn a book into a hidden box is a craft knife, glue, and some patience. See more ideas about crafts, book crafts and book page crafts. You probably have everything you need to make this. Apr 11, 2014 then i made a plan to create a book page wreath for my home.
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. Jan 02, 2017 my friends vicki and jenn used ribbon to make a similar wreath, you can see theirs here. I love that this rolled book page wreath makes such a big decorative impact, but it barely costs anything. Learn to make deco mesh wreaths by leisure arts, paperback. Its perfect for celebrating the seasons and holidays, as well as lifes special events. Book page christmas ornaments 22 upcycled ideas to make.
Save money and express your creativity by learning to make your own wreaths with this stepbystep guideso detailed, it is the only book on wreath making youll ever need detailed, stepbystep instructions and photos show you every step of the way, from choosing a wreath base to adding vines, flowers, bows, and more learn to make unique add. 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. Nov 19, 2012 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. This video demonstrates how to make a wreath with the pages torn from an old book. Then fold the next 5 or 6 leaves upwards, varying the amount of the second fold for each page to create a fan effect. Shop paperbacks in a wide range of genres, including fiction, history, biography, romance, and more. This beautiful paperback book wreath has been hand crafted from vintage pages from a paperback book. How to make a book page wreath diy christmas crafts to.
Carefully tear or cut pages out of the book you are using. See more ideas about book page wreath, book pages and book wreath. There are several book page wreaths out there for inspiration. Learn to make deco mesh wreaths by leisure arts staff. Book page wreath i adore this faux rosewood book page wreath. It probably took me a just over an hour to make this entire wreath while we watched a christmas movie last night. For all you teachers this would be a great accent for your class room. I attached the twine with hot glue, but only in sections. I watched a movie while i rolled the pages up one by one to make it easier when i went to put them on the wreath form. Start folding the pages by turning the right hand top corner of the page down to the spine of the book, as far as it will go, until you have a nice sharp fold at the top of the spine where the page is attached. This book has all kinds of seasonal, fun ideas for creating and decorating wreaths.
Im hoping this little tutorial was easy and helpful for anyone wanting to create this easy diy book page wreath with a custom sign. Today i am going to share the tutorial of how to make this simple wreath from an old book. That way, i was able to add a second piece of twine through that one, to use as a hanger. Save money and express your creativity by learning to make your own wreaths with this stepbystep guideso detailed, it is the only book on wreathmaking youll ever need. The most common wreath making book material is cotton. Another idea would be to use old sheet music or use one with whitewhite pages for a snow themed vintage book wreath. 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 knew it would fit in perfect with my late summer mantel. I made a big whack of them, then filled in with another layer, right on top of the full size pages.
We started with an old book that my friend samantha purchased at a thrift store. 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. Learn how to roll book pages into pretty rosette flowers with this tutorial. The beautiful rolled book page wreath is a gorgeous decoration for your home. Cheap decorating ideas, diy projects january 2, 2017. Yearround wreaths, swags, and other decorations to make with seasonal branches by alethea harampolis and jill rizzo oct 7, 2014 4. I bought this book to get an understanding of how to make a deco mesh wreath. The full color photos throughout this 60page book not only show how to create your own wreaths out of a wide variety of materials, but make it all so much fun to follow, too. This beautiful book wreath is a great way to decorate your reading nook or library. It might surprise you just how many types of crafts you can create. 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. A few of us were commenting on how to make it and inspired each other to take this project on ourselves thank you, elise, rose, katie, jo. Then i shared it in our wood frame gallery wall, and a lot of other people asked where they could find the tutorial. Its not a very indepth book on how to make deco mesh wreaths.
Next, i cut out a circle from a large piece of a box just two circular objects a container lid for the outside, a bowl for the inside, then cut the circles with a box knife to create. Im hoping this little tutorial was easy and helpful for anyone wanting to create this easy diy book page wreath. How about a beautiful addition to a wrapped present. The book is a book of poems by keats, however it is falling apart and some pages are missing. Easy and beautiful diy projects made with old books 2017. Adorable paper xmas star, diy door wreaths made of rolled book pages, vintage book page garlands and many more upcycled book page christmas ornaments will make your holiday unforgettable. 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. It was super exciting and i was honored to help her with the book launch party. Then i folded and cut the pages in half to make smaller cones. Old book the older the better as the pages will be more yellow and it will give a vintage look to your wreath. This origami star tutorial provides video, stepbystep instructions, and a downloadable template.
How to make trees or christmas trees out of paperback books. 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. Once i got the hang of it, it only took me about 15 minutes to make each wreath. How to make a dahlia book page wreath a wonderful thought. Hundreds of beautiful wreaths to make from natural materials. Dont toss old books when you decide to get a kindle or a nook, you can make fun crafts from them, to give as gifts or to decorate your home. The directions are easy to follow, written clearly and has plenty of photos. Book wreath come join us and learn how to make these on february at reservation and deposit required at the reference desk.
May 3, 2017 for those who love both books and crafty things. Page wreath tutorial book page wreath tutorial vintage, paint and more. A little glitter goes a long way to make these book feathers pop. Nov 21, 2014 this past summer, my friend melissa deming of hive resources launched the paperback version of her book, daughters of the king. I have wanted to make a dahlia book page wreath for a while. I thought it would be fun to create a mini book page wreath to go with it. Make your own wreaths by nancy alexander 2016, paperback.