On a recent gloomy, rainy day it seemed like the perfect time to pull all of my materials together. Its been a fun two weeks of just enjoying some time with the kiddos and the hubby and taking it a bit slow. Id like to share with you how easy and inexpensive it is to make this bookpage wreath. After you have this part, decorate it with paper flowers and other things. Your guests will feel the warmest welcome when theyre greeted by a bright and beautiful craft. Last year, i made a spring wreath with a cute little bird and some bunting on it. 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. Unfortunately, i dont have endless amounts of storage space to store wreaths. Dec 15, 2011 a few years ago we decided on a vintage book page and sheet music christmas decor theme after i made a wreath out of vintage sheet music. How to make a book page wreath book page wreath, book. This book page magnolia wreath, is perfect for your farmhouse. May 01, 2015 diy faux curled rosewood wreath made from rolled recycled book pages. 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.
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 book page wreath the shabby creek cottage. I have been wanting to make a book page magnolia wreath for some time now. Since then, my channel has grown more than i ever thought it would.
There are several book page wreaths out there for inspiration. 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. This book page paper wreath tutorial is the first diy home decor item ive made this spring and it is a dollar store craft. Which means i may receive a very small commission to go towards my blog maintenance. This one is so easy yall, just fold paper and glue. I can almost hear you running to your bookshelves now and ripping out the pages for this project. Celebrate the return of spring, fresh flowers and green grass with a pretty diy wreath to adorn on your front door. Many of these wreaths can be made in under an hour with minimal supplies required. Stephanie white is a diy expert who has over 10 years experience teaching design, art, and doityourself project. Use several of these pieces to make the vines that will form the wreath.
How to make a paper wreath using pages from a vintage book. Celebrate fall with these cheap and easy diy fall wreaths. Carefully and gradually peel away the adhesive strip and stick the two sides together. I am absolutely in love with this origami old book page wreath. In the world of blogging it gets so hard sometimes to come up with original and creative content. I scooped up some old books in the free box at my local library, and straw wreath forms at a local garage sale. It was super exciting and i was honored to help her with the book launch party. It will look beautiful on your door year round, but with a quick change of ribbons, you can make it a special holiday wreath. After taking down my winter wreath, i had a bare spot on my wall.
Jan 16, 2018 book page craft decorating ideas diy easy farmhouse home decor raggedy bits valentines wreath this post may contain affiliate links. Next, i used floral twine to tie spring greenery to the top of the embroidery hoop. Sharing tips on making your house a home on a budget through diy ing and easy recipes. There really wasnt much to this one friends just an old book and a length of twine threaded onto a needle. Apr 26, 2012 interchangeable book page wreath the center of this wreath can be easily switched out for different seasons and holidays. Burlap wired ribbon about 4 feet glue gun optional.
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 dare say that yesterdays galvanized feathers were authentically original. Mar 16, 2020 i am absolutely in love with this origami old book page 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. Diy bird book page wreath project thistlewood farm. Perfect for an easter brunch, this diy wreath is made with fresh greenery and assorted seasonal flowers. 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. Using a pencil, roll your book page from one corner to the next to make a tube. I traced the stained embroidery hoop over the taped book pages and cut it out. This entire part of the wreath will be completely covered when youre finished making the wreath. Im an avid reader and a lover of rustic chic diy so theres something about old book pages that just tugs at my heart. How to make a vintage tart tin wreath diy hometalk. I finally found a beautiful use for my vintage tartjello tin collection.
Easy diy fall basket wreath with book page garland. 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. The combination of old book pages, some simple decorative artificial roses, and this gorgeous wreath became reality. After searching the internet for a good book page wreath tutorial and not finding one i wrote a step by step to followeasy to do and very inexpensive. And for those who lack the talent or time or money, such diy ornaments are absolutely helpful. From traditional to unique, there are ideas here for everyone. The gray color was perfect, and i just used little. 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.
Tulle flag wreath this fun 4th of july flag wreath is easy to make with a wreath form and some tulle. I was up in pennsylvania and just enjoying the time with my family. This beautiful book wreath is a great way to decorate your reading nook or library. If youre looking for beautiful, neutral fall decor ideas, try making your own book page. I flipped some of them upside down so that they would fit a bit tighter next to the others. A great last minute addition to your 4th of july decor.
I used an old damaged book i had from another recycled book page wreath i made last year. Only minimal supplies are needed to make these pretties. Hot glue gun and glue this is the same vintage book. Make a book page wreath in just 3 easy steps, a simple tutorial at sparkles of sunshine. Once its all rolled up, slightly loosen the roll so you can slide the pencil out. And there you have a fun farmhouse book page embroidery hoop wreath to enjoy throughout what ever season youre in. It might surprise you just how many types of crafts you can create. Its like all that buildup to christmas and stockings and snowmen and family and friends and caroling and all the joys of the season.
I knew it would fit in perfect with my late summer mantel. I cut the pages in half since i was using a smaller wreath base. 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. This simple diy idea for how to make a book page wreath is ideal because it takes very little time and costs very little money. Check both sides of your page to plan how much print you want showing once you roll your page up. Join me as i make a farmhouse book page heart wreath inspired by the diy mommy. Transform old books into this origami old book page wreath with simple folding techniques anyone can follow with this video tutorial.
Jan 16, 2020 heres a book page wreath diy project made from scrapbook paper birds. 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. You only need a few items, and you can make your wreath as large or as small as youd like. 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. I also love that fact that is a very cheap diy project to make. After seeing lots of pictures of them all over and loving the look of them, i decided it was time to make one. Mar 06, 2020 repeat this step until the entire wreath is wrapped with book pages. These projects are all very easy to do and are relatively quick to complete. 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. Today i am going to share the tutorial of how to make this simple wreath from an old book. Jan, 2018 easy diy book wreath with a custom sign since ive taken down our christmas decor, our front entryway just seemed bare.
Nov 14, 20 last year i made a rather large book page wreath to hang over our mantel. As an ex english teacher book hoarder, i never imagined i would tear up a beautiful book to use for decoration. Be sure to leave a comment as i truly love hearing from you. Folding paper into shapes is such a great way to turn something drab to fab. An easy diy craft tutorial idea for beautiful home decor that you can display all year long. This diy book page wreath is a great accent to any room, and you can repurpose a discarded book. If you had a bigger book, one page would work fine. Ingenious and crafty ways of turning paper into stylish. How to make a book page wreath celebrate every day with me. When i first decided on this project i thought i would make a full book page wreath. It was one of my alltime favorite quilling projects. Learn how to make 9 different bows by hand easy bows anyone can make duration. Thats when i decided i would create an easy diy book wreath with a custom sign i created years ago. This wreath is rustic, easy to make, and so versatile.
Last year i made a rather large book page wreath to hang over our mantel. Past creations using book pages are book page 2 minute quick print art quote, decorative birdhouse and paper roses using vintage book pages. It is an easy, beautiful and inexpensive diy project. Turn an unwanted old book into a beautiful and unique book page wreath tutorial from knick of time. You could also use this technique to create a wreath using magazine pages, comic book pages, or even tissue paper or. We made simple ring chain garland from book pages, clear balls filled with strips of sheet music and book pages, sweet little glittered book page birds and accordionfold rosettes in all sizes. Making this book page wreath only took around 45 minutes. It goes by quicker if you do it while watching frozen with a little cutie at least it did for me. How to make a book page wreath, and more book art ideas.
Some time back, we shared this paper flower ball decoration. 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. Then, i hot glued the cutout book page to the back of the embroidery hoop. Diy faux curled rosewood wreath made from rolled recycled book pages. So, when valentines day loomed on the horizon, making a new wreath using the same process was a must. Book page leaves, especially those aged with patina, make beautiful, easy diy home decor. Spring wreath made from embroidery hoops and old book pages. I love creating decor pieces out of unusual objects obviously. This diy easy book page ornament is a good fit for those who are looking for affordable gifts that are still meaningful and kind of fun. 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. I have wanted to make a dahlia book page wreath for a while. We love vintage book page projects and couldnt wait to create our diy mini book page wreath. 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.
Easy diy fall basket wreath with book page garland setting. I have fallen in love with this old book page wreath. Learn how to make a book page wreath that resembles a dahlia flower. My version of the book page wreath satori design for living. 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. At first i used a butterfly stencil that i had but after tracing and cutting the first three, i thought itd be more fun to free hand them instead. The first thing i did was lay my tins out in a pleasing pattern. Let me show you how to make an easy book page wreath today. Book page wreath i have pages from old books coming out my ears, so in my quest to use of some of them, i created 2 wreaths from some antique german pages.
How to make a book page paper wreath the crafty blog stalker. You could even get the kids involved to make not only an elegant creation, but also lifelong memories theyll carry with them forever. Heres a book page wreath diy project made from scrapbook paper birds. Book page wreath made in 3 easy steps sparkles of sunshine. 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. What makes a lot of these wreaths budgetfriendly is that they are made from things you find in nature fall leaves, cornhusks, twigs, pinecones.
More unique and untraditional ways of decoration here. Nov 18, 2014 it was super exciting and i was honored to help her with the book launch party. This diy book page wreath is a great accent to any room, and you can. I love the look of them and i love the story behind them. Most of the materials needed can be found at dollar tree. That wreath also had shredded paper but it was in the form of easter grass rather than a shred book pages. Sometimes, thats a really good feeling, like when youre decluttering and you feel like youve simplified.
This spring wreath showcases the beauty of a few bold blooms. Dec 09, 2015 this simple diy idea for how to make a book page wreath is ideal because it takes very little time and costs very little money. A step by step tutorial of how to make a wreath from old book pages. Add it to your front door or decorate an empty corner of your home for autumn. 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. Oct 26, 2016 this pretty diy book page garland tutorial was so inexpensive and easy to create and i love that itll look so cute all year round. Glue some book pages together to get a longer piece and then crumble it and dip it in glue diluted with water. Gun kit, which allowed for easy access to glue sticks and glue gun from the handy kit. The book is a book of poems by keats, however it is falling apart and some pages are missing. Spring into the season with a diy wreath thats easy, affordable, and of course, very pretty. Id like to share with you how easy and inexpensive it is to make this book page wreath. Book page daffodils these adorable book page daffodils would be a fun craft to welcome spring.